NOVEL NEXT Su Zhiyou’s confused look gradually set Wang Shicong’s heart at rest. Kato kept this woman to have a firm grip on Shen Nan’s previous subordinates, but if she left with her new lover, those people would definitely fall under their control.
“I’ve never heard of such a person.”
Su Zhiyou was about to close the door, but she was stopped by Wang Shicong. “I know you miss Commander Shen badly, but you can’t bring him back to life. How long do you think you can stay here? I suggest you find another man you like while you’re still young.”
Su Zhiyou was a little swayed by him. Looking at her hesitant expression, Wang Shicong continued, “Our daily life is filled with fighting and killing. Do you really want to be with us? Even if you want to avenge Shen Nan, you don’t have to stay here. You can just keep in touch with us. What do you think?”
Su Zhiyou stared at Wang Shicong’s face for a while before asking, “You want me to leave, right?”
“It doesn’t matter to me where you are. I just want you to take your own path.”
After saying that, Wang Shicong left. Before going far away, he heard Su Zhiyou’s voice from behind.
“Wait!”
With a smile, he looked back and asked, “Have you thought it through?”
“I can only have a try.” With that, Su Zhiyou shut the door. Looking at the closed door, Wang Shicong smiled and came to find Kato.
“Colonel, I got news about Su Zhiyou…” After telling the whole thing to Kato, Wang Shicong asked him to make a decision.
“Koizumi, your proposal is good. If we keep this woman here, she will hinder my plan to make good relations with Leng Yuhe. Just do as you say.”
In fact, Wang Shicong was not Chinese, but a samurai from Country Y. Kato raised him from childhood and let him become the new commander as a Chinese. His plan was to keep the entire Province S under the control of Country Y.
Su Ruoqing’s eighteenth birthday finally arrived, and Mingzhu managed to bring her back to General Leng’s residence.
Upon pasting the front door, Su Ruoqing was amazed by the new decorations. All the interiors were changed into her favorite color, and she could see many things she liked best. Since Leng Yuhe didn’t know about these, she turned to look at Mingzhu with a meaningful expression.
Mingzhu smiled with embarrassment and walked forward to hug Su Ruoqing. “Ruoqing, I didn’t take the initiative to reveal your preferences to him. I only wish you can be happy.”
After saying that, Mingzhu left. “I’d better not stay here, or else I will be the third wheel.”
While Su Ruoqing was looking at this familiar while strange place, Leng Yuhe slowly walked out of the room.
“Ruoqing, welcome home. Do you like the new decorations?”
He held her in his arms, but Bai Peiya’s words suddenly occurred to her. A feeling of disgust nagged at her, and she couldn’t help pushing him away.
Leng Yuhe was slightly hurt by her reaction. Hadn’t Ruoqing forgiven him yet?
“Ruoqing, it’s windy outside. Come in first.”
Her bedroom was also redecorated, and Su Ruoqing had to admit that she liked it very much. She could feel Leng Yuhe’s sincerity, and her mind was a mess.
“Did you arrange all this? It’s very different from before.”
Although Su Ruoqing didn’t express her love for the new decoration, Leng Yuhe could feel it. He was rather happy that his efforts were not in vain.
“I specially arranged everything for you. Do you like it?”
Su Ruoqing didn’t give an answer, but Leng Yuhe was unwilling to give up. He then brought her to the dining hall.
“Ruoqing, close your eyes.”
“Why?” Su Ruoqing was somewhat confused.
“Be a good girl and listen to me.” Leng Yuhe covered her eyes with one hand and nodded to the maid.
Taking the hint, the maid took out a big box.
Leng Yuhe moved his hand from Su Ruoqing’s face, and she opened her eyes. Seeing the large box that suddenly appeared in front of her, she was a little confused.
“What is this?”
“It’s a present for you. Open it.”
Seeing Leng Yuhe’s gentle smile, she felt warm inside and opened the box obediently.
It turned out to be a birthday cake. Obviously, it wasn’t skillfully made, for its shape was imperfect. But the cake was covered with her favorite fruits with a big red heart painted on it.
Su Ruoqing couldn’t help laughing. “Did you make this?”
Leng Yuhe hugged her from behind and said, “Yes, I made it to celebrate your birthday. Although this cake is a little ugly-looking, I am willing to learn more for the sake of you. You’re too thin, and I want to make you become nice and plump.”
“Nice and plump? I don’t want to.”
Since he had done so much for her, Su Ruoqing was deeply moved. Perhaps she should temporarily put aside her doubts and enjoy the love and company given by her beloved man.
Thinking of this, Su Ruoqing held Leng Yuhe’s hand tightly.
Her sudden intimacy made Leng Yuhe ecstatic. Holding her hand tightly, he was so delighted that she finally forgave him..
“Ruoqing, try it. I’ve made this cake for a long time, and I am sure you will like it.”
With that, Leng Yuhe was about to cut the cake, but Su Ruoqing quickly stopped him.
“Before eating cake, I have to make a wish. If you directly cut it, my wish won’t come true.”
Leng Yuhe withdrew his hand and smiled awkwardly.
Su Ruoqing was amused by his expression. With her hands clasped, she closed her eyes and began to make her eighteenth birthday’s wish.
She thought to herself, ‘I hope that everyone around me is safe and sound, especially Mingzhu and Leng Yuhe. I wish that we can be happy together forever if possible.’
After making the wish, Su Ruoqing opened her eyes, with tears falling down her cheeks.
Seeing this, Leng Yuhe felt sorry for her. “Ruoqing, what wish did you make? I will help you realize it.”
Su Ruoqing blinked. “You fool. If I tell my wish to you, it won’t come true.”
“Does your wish include me?”
This simple question made Su Ruoqing blush. Looking at her shy look, Leng Yuhe was beside himself with joy.
Within the presidential palace.
“Miss, that woman has returned to General Leng’s residence and stayed here for a while.”
Bai Peiya was a little panicky, for she didn’t expect that her threat had no effect on Su Ruoqing. How could that woman be so shameless to return to Leng Yuhe?
After pondering for a while, she came up with an idea.
“You should immediately find a way to get Leng Yuhe out of the house. You can even say that my father has an urgent need to find him.”
“But…Miss, if President Bai knows about this…”
“Don’t worry. Even if my father knows, he doesn’t have the heart to punish me. Contact the person you bought, and I’m going to General Leng’s residence now.”
With that, Bai Peiya left for General Leng’s mansion at once. Su Ruoqing was so difficult to deal with, and she had to find a solution to get rid of her.
Her subordinate also rushed to General’s residence to report.
“General, a person came to report that President Bai found out about other top-secret information of Province S. He asked you to go to the presidential palace immediately without any delay,” said the housekeeper.
Truth be told, he was reluctant to report this to General. Leng Yuhe had just made up with Miss Su, and they should spend more time together to consolidate their relationship. However, it was so tricky that President Bai had something urgent to discuss with General now.
Leng Yuhe was caught in a dilemma. Looking at Su Ruoqing’s face, he decided to stay with her for a little longer.
“Tell President Bai to wait for me for a while. I’ll have dinner with Ruoqing before leaving.”
“Go quickly. I’ll wait for you at home. Just try your best to come back earlier.”
When hearing that it was something urgent, Su Ruoqing decided to let Leng Yuhe go first. Although it was difficult for her to help with his work, she could not be his burden.
The two of them argued for a long time. Su Ruoqing was resolute, and Leng Yuhe had to listen to her and leave first.
Leng Yuhe put on his coat and hurriedly went out. He didn’t notice that Bai Peiya was standing beside the mansion not far away.
Seeing that Leng Yuhe had left, Bai Peiya followed the servant bought by her. She then sneaked into the residence from a small door used by the underlings.
“Miss Bai, please wait here for a few minutes. I’ll go in and manage to call the housekeeper away. When you enter the mansion, go straight to the left. Su Ruoqing is in the dining room now, and this is what you want.”
Bai Peiya nodded and took the thing from him. It was Leng Yuhe’s coat, which she had already prepared in advance. She didn’t expect it would work one day.
After waiting for a few minutes, Bai Peiya held the coat and walked in with a confident and arrogant look.
Su Ruoqing was looking at the cake on the table with a smile. When she suddenly saw Bai Peiya coming over, the smile on her face froze.
“Why are you here?”
Bai Peiya chuckled. “I haven’t asked you yet. I’ve already explained everything to you, but you still have the courage to come back here.”
Su Ruoqing was a little anxious, and she suddenly saw what Bai Peiya was holding. That coat was familiar to her, for it was Leng Yuhe’s.
Seeing Su Ruoqing’s stunned look, Bai Peiya ruffled her long hair and asked, “Where’s Yuhe? I’m here to deliver him clothes.”
“He…”
“Oh! I am so forgetful sometimes. When I came in, the housekeeper told me that my father had something to discuss with him. How can I forget this?”
Bai Peiya smiled graciously. Such a smile made Su Ruoqing’s heart sink within her.
“Yuhe told me that today is your eighteenth birthday, and he asked me to find a chef to make a cake for you. Did you eat it? It should taste good.”
Su Ruoqing was struck dumb by these shattering blows, and Bai Peiya was satisfied to see her in distress.
“Take good care of Yuhe. You won’t be able to stay in this residence for long.”
Being afraid to be found, Bai Peiya left quickly after saying this. However, Su Ruoqing thought she was referring to the agreement she had made with Leng Yuhe about her eighteenth birthday.
Looking at Bai Peiya’s tall and elegant figure, Su Ruoqing felt she was so insignificant. Since she had know the truth, she believed that Leng Yuhe’s love towards her was filled with lies and deceptions.
She could not help but shed tears. Since Leng Yuhe had deceived her so many times, she must leave and would not give him another chance to hurt her.
After arriving at the presidential palace, Leng Yuhe found that President Bai was not at home. Only then did he feel that something was wrong, and he rushed back to his residence as quickly as possible. However, he met Su Ruoqing at the door, and she was about to leave.