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Chapter 51: A Frightened Little Beast, So Vulnerable It Hurts
Xia Tianyou, being his usual playful self, chimed in with a grin, “Qingyan, from now on, I’m going to call you that. You’re my sister-in-law now! I officially have a doctor sister-in-law!”
Xia’s mother feigned anger and lightly tapped Xia Tianyou’s arm, saying, “How can you be so childish? You’re two years older than Nanhe and still act like this. It seems you need a wife to take care of you.”
Xia Tianyou exaggeratedly jumped back, putting his hands together in a gesture of pleading, “Please spare me! I’m still enjoying my single life!”
His antics drew laughter from everyone, and the atmosphere in the living room became increasingly lighthearted. The bonds of family were tightening amidst the ongoing laughter and joy.
Xia Gang observed the warm and harmonious scene and, after a moment of contemplation, spoke to Mu Nanhe, “Nanhe, would you consider transferring to the military district in Beijing? However, if you move, it might be a level transfer. It would be better for you to have someone looking out for you. I mentioned this to your leader; he said that if you return, you’d be a regiment commander, and developing over there would also be quite good.”
After hearing this, Mu Nanhe lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised it and sincerely replied, “Dad, I think I’ll stay over there for now. I’m familiar with the brothers there; I’ll consider it later.”
Xia Gang nodded in understanding, saying, “In that case, stay here longer. It’s convenient at home anyway, and you might as well have a break.”
Mu Nanhe turned to look at Yang Qingyan, his eyes inquiring as he softly said, “I’ll listen to Qingyan.”
Yang Qingyan felt Mu Nanhe’s gaze and thought for a moment before responding, “I might have to return for a while. The prescriptions for Xiao Hu need to be adjusted, and I want to check on them as well.”
Xia Gang nodded and then asked, “When are you planning to go back? I can arrange a car to take you.”
Mu Nanhe quickly waved his hand, a grateful smile on his face. “There’s no need to trouble you. My brother Chen Feng will come to pick us up. He’s very reliable and helped me a lot in the army. You can rest assured with him coming.”
Xia Gang nodded again and responded, “If that’s the case, then that’s fine. If you need any help, just let me know anytime.”
Mu Nanhe nodded in thanks, saying, “Thank you, Dad.”
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Bai Family
Li Fang was anxiously sitting on the sofa, mindlessly flipping through a magazine without reading a word.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang sharply, echoing loudly in the quiet space. Li Fang stood up to open the door, and when she saw Li Jian, a flicker of panic and helplessness crossed her eyes.
“Brother, what are you doing here?” Li Fang’s voice trembled slightly as she forced a smile.
Li Jian strode directly into the living room, glancing around nervously. After confirming that Bai Yiling wasn’t there, he spoke to Li Fang urgently, “Ah Fen, you’ve got to help Li Ming. What are we going to do now that he’s in trouble? He’s my only son!”
Li Fang’s eyes immediately filled with tears as she replied, her voice choking, “Brother, I want to help too, but Bai Yiling said that if I get involved, she won’t spare me either and wouldn’t take care of me. Whatever happens to me is my own business. What can I do?”
Li Jian’s brow furrowed, and anger flashed across his face as he gritted his teeth, “She’s really ruthless.”
Li Fang could no longer hold back and burst into tears, saying between sobs, “I just hope that Xiao Ming won’t betray me. Brother, think of a way to get him out!”
With that, she hurried into her room and soon emerged with a thick stack of cash, shoving it into Li Jian’s hands.
“Take this money and see if you can use it to pull some strings to help get Xiao Ming out,” she said, her eyes filled with hope.
Li Jian took the money and, clenching his teeth, nodded resolutely, “Okay, I’ll find a way. You just wait for news at home.”
With that, Li Jian strode out of the Bai household. The night air was a bit chilly, causing him to shiver as it blew across his face.
Nightfall enveloped the Xia household like ink. Mu Nanhe and Yang Qingyan had returned to their room. The soft light illuminated the interior, but it couldn’t chase away the shadows lingering in Mu Nanhe’s heart from the day’s terrifying events.
He sat on the edge of the bed, his gaze fixed intensely on Yang Qingyan as he spoke softly, his voice carrying an undeniable warmth, “Qingyan, come here. I want to hold you.”
Yang Qingyan heard him and quickly walked to his side. Mu Nanhe reached out and enveloped her in his arms, as if his embrace could build an impenetrable barrier around her.
“Qingyan…” he murmured. However, thousands of words churned in his throat, ultimately catching in emotion, leaving him unable to speak. Yang Qingyan sensed something was off, her heart tightening as she gently asked, “What’s wrong?”
Mu Nanhe didn’t immediately answer; instead, he held her even tighter, as if afraid that loosening his grip would make her disappear. After a long moment, he slowly spoke, fear evident in his voice, “I was so scared today. I was afraid something would happen to you. I was terrified of losing you.”
Yang Qingyan gently pulled back from his embrace, cradling his face in her hands. Seeing his reddened eyes stirred a deep affection within her. She never imagined that this fierce, steadfast soldier would appear so vulnerable at this moment, like a frightened little beast, evoking a painful sense of sympathy.
“Don’t worry about me. I have abilities that can keep me safe,” she spoke firmly, trying to calm his anxious heart. “But you need to be careful during your missions. Remember, as long as you’re alive, I can save you.”
Mu Nanhe nodded vigorously, like a dutiful child, and said, “Wife, I’ll listen to you. From now on, I’ll do whatever you say.”
Yang Qingyan smiled gently, her lips curling up, “Let’s go to sleep.”
Mu Nanhe reluctantly released his embrace, propping himself up and slowly lying down. He then gently pulled Yang Qingyan into his arms again, resting her head against his chest. Listening to her steady breathing, the turbulence in Mu Nanhe’s heart gradually began to settle. But soon, the worries about the future resurfaced, and he couldn’t help but ask, “Wife, how long until I can walk normally again?”
Yang Qingyan raised her head slightly, pondering for a moment before answering, “It might take another month. Injuries like this take time to heal. If you want to get back to the army, you’ll need to take good care of yourself in order to endure the high-intensity training.”
A flicker of anxiety crossed Mu Nanhe’s eyes as he whispered, “I really hope I get better soon, so I can protect you.”
“Fool,” Yang Qingyan said, reaching out to gently stroke his face. “Just having you by my side is the best protection for me.”
In the warm ambiance, the two of them gradually slipped into sleep. Outside, the moonlight poured down like water, quietly covering the earth, as if guarding this couple lying embraced in their dreams.
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Immerse yourself in a captivating tale brought to life through my natural and fluid translation—where every emotion, twist, and character shines as vividly as in the original work! ^_^