Chapter 29: Do you like Comrade Lin?

Yu Jingchuan instantly became alert, instinctively holding the person in his arms tighter.  It was the sound of footsteps; he was sure he hadn’t misheard.

The footsteps drew closer, stopping a short distance away. Then, hushed voices emerged.

First, a man’s rough voice. “Finally, I see you. I missed you so much!”

“Ugh, stay away from me!” A woman’s voice, laced with a hint of coyness.

“What are you playing at? Didn’t you call me out here? Let me kiss you!”

“What’s the rush? What if someone sees us?”

“It’s late at night. No one will come here. I’m dying here!”

Then silence, followed by strange sounds, interspersed with the woman and man’s voices.

Lin Yitang instantly understood what they were doing and felt incredibly awkward, especially since she was still clinging to Yu Jingchuan.

Who would have thought they’d stumble upon a couple getting intimate on a deserted road?

Yu Jingchuan’s face remained expressionless, but the veins in his temples throbbed. 

He quickly carried Lin Yitang away, his steps steady, yet her soft body brushed against him, particularly those undeniable curves, each touch tightening his abdomen.

After walking a distance, Lin Yitang finally jumped down, smoothing her hair and pretending nothing had happened.

Yu Jingchuan said nothing, but he realized he was drenched in sweat, a burning desire churning within him. If he didn’t possess exceptional self-control, he would have lost control long ago.

The night breeze brought a chill, but Yu Jingchuan remained intensely hot. He quickened his pace.

Lin Yitang hurried to keep up, arriving at her doorstep breathless.

“Don’t go looking for He Chunhua again. We’ll investigate. Stay home for a while.”

Yu Jingchuan cautioned Lin Yitang, fearing her impulsive nature.

“Mm.”

Lin Yitang nodded, entering her room without lingering.

Yu Jingchuan watched her go before returning to his room.  Sweaty and uncomfortable, he took a cold shower before bed.

But the most tormenting thing was that Lin Yitang appeared in his dreams again.

In his dream, Lin Yitang pressed close to him. Her cool, smooth skin, instead of cooling him, only intensified his heat. 

Her arm was around his shoulder, her face flushed, her bright eyes alluring and captivating.  She wore that pink bra.

Yu Jingchuan was right; it was incredibly alluring, especially on Lin Yitang pure yet seductive.

He held her waist, her lips brushing against his throat.  This was too much for Yu Jingchuan! He cupped her chin and kissed her.

He heard her soft moan, his desire burning even stronger, driving him to the brink.  Yu Jingchuan woke with a start.

He threw off the covers, glancing down. This time, his reaction wasn’t as intense, only his expression was colder.

Lin Yitang was truly a Bitch!

Yu Jingchuan resignedly got up, changed his clothes and sheets, washed his clothes, and took another hour long cold shower. 

By the time he was done, it was almost dawn.  He couldn’t sleep, so he turned on the light, sat at his desk, and picked up a book to calm himself.

He opened a drawer, finding a military book.  But as he flipped through it, he discovered a piece of paper tucked inside. 

It was a bold love poem, signed by Lin Yitang.

Seeing her handwriting, Yu Jingchuan’s mind conjured her face again, disturbing his hard won peace.

He felt inexplicably agitated.  He slammed the book shut, returning to the base and heading straight for the training ground.

While training, he heard someone approach.  Chen Xiuyuan came to Yu Jingchuan, who was shadowboxing, his expression unusually serious, with dark circles under his eyes, showing he hadn’t slept well.

Yu Jingchuan wiped the sweat from his face. “Why are you up so early?”

“Commander Yu, I have a question for you. You must answer truthfully.”

“Ask.”

Yu Jingchuan stopped shadowboxing and looked at Chen Xiuyuan.

“Do you like Comrade Lin?”

Chen Xiuyuan stared intently at Yu Jingchuan, observing his reaction.

Yu Jingchuan paused, then scoffed. “Like her? You’re overthinking it. Lin Yitang and I are impossible.”

Chen Xiuyuan continued to watch him, trying to discern the truth.  Yu Jingchuan met his gaze without flinching.

Chen Xiuyuan finally relaxed, smiling.  “That’s good. Commander Yu, when Comrade Lin comes to our base, you must help me pursue her!”

Yu Jingchuan patted Chen Xiuyuan’s shoulder.

“Xiuyuan, I advise you not to waste your time on her.”

“Commander Yu, I like Comrade Lin. I will definitely pursue her. Even if she doesn’t like me now, it’s okay. Feelings can be cultivated. As long as I pursue her sincerely, she’ll see how good I am! I have confidence in myself.

Commander Yu, it’s settled then. You must help me! You’re invited to our wedding!”

A wedding?

Yu Jingchuan frowned, about to speak, but Chen Xiuyuan ran off laughing.

Yu Jingchuan stood there, clenching his fist, and hit the punching bag harder.

After morning training, Yu Jingchuan went to Qin Liangxin’s office.  He recounted Lin Yitang’s story, which concerned Qin Liangxin.

“In recent years, a group of human traffickers have appeared in Beijing, but they’re very cunning. We haven’t caught them yet. This is our chance.”

“Commissar, I’ll investigate thoroughly.”

“Report any developments immediately.  This is Lin Yitang’s file. See if there are any problems. If not, we can invite her to the base in a couple of days.”

Qin Liangxin handed Yu Jingchuan a file.

Yu Jingchuan opened it and quickly scanned it.  When he saw her birthdate next to her name, he froze.