Chapter 49: This Night Was Very, Very Long… p2
This battle went on and on. The hills on all four sides of Pinglan Lake were all blown bald.
It lasted for half a month. Everyone was exhausted. Xue Yu was in no mood to fight. Her mind was in a daze. She couldn’t tell day from night. She just lived one day at a time.
Until the air combat forces came to support. Yan Wantang led sixty fighter jets to fight.
Everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. Yan Wantang was the most outstanding air-type warrior. With her leading the air force to support, this battle was estimated to be over.
The water-type and land-type soldiers all retreated to the camp, leaving the battlefield to Yan Wantang.
Xue Yu climbed onto a large rock behind the camp and looked up at the fighter jets flying past, one after another, like a flock of wild geese.
The air combat forces fired continuously for two days. The frogmen finally retreated to their original habitat.
Everyone received the news that the battle was over and they could return to the White Tower.
Xue Yu was so excited that she picked up Blueberry and threw it into the air several times, which made Blueberry so angry that it whipped her with its caudal fin.
Yan Wantang got off the fighter jet and saw Xue Yu being whipped in the face by a seahorse’s caudal fin. She held her stomach and laughed. “Xue Yu, you and your little seahorse are still alive. It’s really surprising.”
“Why did your air combat group take so long to come?”
Xue Yu held Blueberry tightly and glanced at the eagle owl on Yan Wantang’s shoulder. Its feathers were yellowish-brown with black vertical stripes, and its claws looked very sharp.
Yan Wantang put her hands behind her back and swayed as she walked, saying without any scruples:
“It’s because you guys were dying too slowly. The superior’s instruction was that 3,000 people had to die in this battle before our air combat would make a move. If you had died faster, this battle would have been over long ago.”
Xue Yu didn’t know how to comment on the White Tower’s deformed system.
Yan Wantang spread her hands and laughed heartily.
“3,000 people are dead. Are you happy? The food quota for 3,000 people is now available. In the future, if you, a big glutton, take two more cans from the cafeteria, you probably won’t be scolded.”
“Hehe,” Xue Yu laughed along with her.
Yan Wantang spun around on the spot, feeling the fresh air in the mountains. “Wow, the smell of dead people is so good! For every person who dies, the White Tower has one less pressure. The White Tower will win!”
A tall and slender, handsome young air combat soldier ran over from a distance. “Wantang, why are you here? I’ve been looking for you for a long time.”
“I came to see Xue Yu. Look at her seahorse. Isn’t it funny?”
Yan Wantang put her elbow on Xue Yu’s shoulder and pulled at Blueberry’s crown. “What’s the use of this seahorse?”
The air combat soldier glanced at the seahorse with no interest and then turned his attention back to Yan Wantang. “Wantang, can I move in with you after we go back this time? My dorm is too small. It’s not convenient to do anything.”
“We’ll see.”
Another man came over and took Yan Wantang’s hand. “Wantang, I want to live with you too. It will be convenient for me to take care of you in the future.”
Xue Yu’s eyes darted around.
She had heard a lot of gossip from Youke’en. It was said that Yan Wantang had bought a luxury apartment in the Manster Building.
Ninety percent of the residential areas in the White Tower could not be bought or sold, only rented. Even Zhou Siyan’s and Feng Qizhou’s apartments were rented, without permanent residency.
But as the number one war machine in the White Tower, Yan Wantang’s combat record was very amazing. She had been given an exception and had obtained permanent residency in a luxury apartment.
Now, her bunch of boyfriends were completely restless. They fought to the death every day, wanting to move in with Yan Wantang.
Yan Wantang held a man in each hand and winked at Xue Yu.
“Why don’t I give you a brother-in-law to play with? Poor little Xue Yu, as an open-minded person, you can’t even get a man. Sigh.”
“No, no. I’m not into that.”
Xue Yu thought to herself, Not only do I play, I also got their bellies big.
Yan Wantang put her hands behind her back again and strode forward.
The two men chased after her.
“Wantang, can I move in with you or not?”
“Wantang, didn’t we agree? We’ll live together, and I’ll take care of you in the future.”
Yan Wantang didn’t even turn her head. “Get lost. I’m a conservative now. I’ve washed my hands of it.”
Xue Yu held Blueberry and walked back. She ran into Wei Zhuangsu again, the captain of the Public Security Brigade, and also Yan Wantang’s former fiancé.
Wei Zhuangsu came over and gave Xue Yu a supply bag. “Director Zhou asked me to give this to you.”
“Thank you,” Xue Yu said, holding the supply bag. It was quite heavy.
Wei Zhuangsu walked forward with her and asked, “What did Yan Wantang say to you just now?”
Xue Yu: “Nothing. We just chatted for a bit.”
Wei Zhuangsu: “Those two men, are they her…?”
Xue Yu: “I don’t know.”
“Wantang is a very capable person. The battle that your water-type and land-type fought for more than half a month and couldn’t finish, she came and finished it in two days.”
Wei Zhuangsu very smoothly started his talkative mode. “Actually, those two men just now are not her boyfriends. She has already joined the conservatives. She told me that she won’t play with feelings anymore.”
Xue Yu nodded. “Yes, I know about this.”
Wei Zhuangsu looked at the equipment on her. “The equipment of the water-type warriors is getting worse and worse. I submitted an application to the military factory before, asking to improve the equipment of the water-type, but I haven’t heard anything yet.”
“Yes. By the way, those two men just now are really not Wantang’s ex-boyfriends. I hope you don’t misunderstand.”
Xue Yu couldn’t stand this Public Security Brigade captain’s train of thought. “I didn’t misunderstand, and I didn’t care.”
“I was just saying.”
Wei Zhuangsu continued, “The road out of the camp has been blown up. This time, you should be taking a helicopter back. You don’t have to transfer to a bus anymore.”
Xue Yu: “That’s great.”
“Yes, it’s much more convenient this way,” Wei Zhuangsu pursed his lips, his tone very natural. “By the way, Wantang really doesn’t have a boyfriend anymore. She’s much more stable now. I hope you don’t have a stereotype of her.”
Xue Yu’s head was about to explode. When she saw Mo Li in the distance, she hurriedly said to Wei Zhuangsu, “Captain, I have to go! My friend is waiting for me!”
She ran off in a flash.
Wei Zhuangsu shook his head behind her. Strange. Why is it so hard to find someone to talk to? Every time I catch someone and talk for a few sentences, the other person runs away in a panic. It’s very strange.
Xue Yu ran to Mo Li.
Mo Li told her that they could take a helicopter back this time, but the water-type forces had to be last, so it would probably be two or three days before they could go back.
Xue Yu held the supply bag that Wei Zhuangsu had just given her in one hand and held Mo Li’s hand with the other. “It’s okay. Let’s just wait. We can just chat and take a walk.”
The two of them walked along the mountain path behind the camp and sat down on a small hill.
Xue Yu opened the supply bag. It was all stuff that Zhou Siyan had given her, both food and supplies.
She rummaged through it for a while like a little squirrel, took out all the food, and shared it with Mo Li.
The two of them sat on the mountain for a long time. Mo Li took Xue Yu to a meadow behind, where many wildflowers were in bloom—red, white, purple, and yellow. It had been a long time since Xue Yu had seen such a beautiful scenery.
She made a flower crown with the wildflowers and put it on Mo Li’s head. Mo Li’s smile was always very faint. He touched the flower crown and said nothing.
Xue Yu also made two grass rings and exchanged them with Mo Li.
The White Tower did not have the custom of wearing rings. Mo Li did not understand the meaning of a ring.
Xue Yu explained to him, “I read in a book that if two people get married and want to be together forever, they have to exchange rings.”
Mo Li raised his hand to look at the grass ring and asked, “Is the wedding ring only for me, or do they have one too?”
“It’s only for you,” Xue Yu said seriously. “Mo Li, when we have the means in the future, I will definitely get you a real ring.”
Looking at Mo Li’s innocent face, Xue Yu felt like a big rogue who had tricked a young man with a cheap grass ring.
Mo Li put his arm around her and let her lean against him. “Xue Yu, thank you for making me so happy.”
***
After waiting for two days, it was finally the water-type warriors’ turn to take the helicopter.
Xue Yu got up early to pack her tent and lined up with Mo Li and Youke’en.
They returned to the White Tower that afternoon.
Meng Wu personally took Xue Yu to Zhou Siyan’s office. “Alright, I’ve brought the person back alive. When I go back and pick a good day for my promotion, don’t you go back on your word.”
“Yes.”
After Meng Wu left, Zhou Siyan stood in front of Xue Yu. It was a few seconds before he spoke. “You’ve lost weight.”
Xue Yu rubbed her face. “It’s war. Of course it’s hard. Where’s Xiaohai?”
Zhou Siyan went to open the lounge. Xue Xiaohai was sleeping inside. He shook the child awake. “Xiaohai, Mommy is back.”
Xue Xiaohai moved and whimpered twice, her eyes not even opening.
Xue Yu also shook her. “Xue Xiaohai, you’re sleeping in the daytime again. Are you going to be up all night? Get up and play with Mommy!”
Under Xue Yu’s torment, Xue Xiaohai finally woke up. She first cried twice, then crawled up and hugged Xue Yu’s hand. “Mommy! Mommy!”
“Sigh, my big fatty daughter, Mommy missed you so much. Did you miss Mommy?”
“Mommy, Mommy, Mommy…” Xue Xiaohai kept kissing Xue Yu’s face, her dandelion-like kisses falling all over her face.
After playing with Xue Xiaohai for a while, Xue Yu went to Feng Qizhou’s place to see the sisters Xue Xiaobei and Xue Xiaonan. Xue Xiaonan had grown very fast and was almost as tall as her sister. She looked very lively and strong.
Xue Yu held a baby in each arm and kissed each of them. “You are both Mommy’s good babies. Mommy has earned a lot of money this time. I’ll buy you lots of toys later!”
Feng Qizhou’s wound had already healed. He put his arm around Xue Yu’s shoulder from behind and pressed his face against her mouth. “After you’re done kissing the children, you should kiss Daddy too.”
He played with Xue Yu’s earlobe. “Last time, we agreed that after little sister was born, you would give me a gift.”
“Of course! I’ll agree to whatever you want. I’ll even give you my life,” Xue Yu blurted out, thinking of the scene of Feng Qizhou giving birth to Xue Xiaonan.
Feng Qizhou: “We already agreed last time. This gift is to do it once, a complete time, for a whole night.”
Xue Yu was a little embarrassed. “To say this in front of the children…”
Feng Qizhou pinched her cheek and gritted his teeth. “Give me your life? If I ever let you down, may I be struck by lightning? Hmm?”
Xue Yu: “Alright, alright. If you want it, I’ll risk my old life to accompany you. But I’m worried you’ll get electrocuted.”
Feng Qizhou: “I’ll take out the chip myself later and put it back in tomorrow morning.”
Xue Yu clicked her tongue. “Lust is a knife on the head. You really are… sigh.”
“Who’s the lustful one? I, a pure virgin, was knocked up by you, and you still have the nerve to say that?” Feng Qizhou continued to pinch her cheek.
Xue Yu couldn’t refuse anymore.
In the evening, Feng Qizhou gave the two children to Zhou Siyan and asked him to help take care of them, saying that he had something to do tonight and that the twin sisters should sleep with Xue Xiaohai.
Zhou Siyan nodded and held the more tearful Xue Xiaobei in his arms.
Zhou Siyan sent a message to Xue Yu, asking her to come over for dinner tonight. He had made her something to eat.
Xue Yu quickly replied to him: Sorry, sorry. I’ll go tomorrow. We have something to do in the naval combat team. We have a long meeting.
At eight in the evening, the conservatives suddenly had to hold a meeting.
Zhou Siyan called Youke’en over and asked him to look after the three children.
Youke’en was of course happy. Taking care of Xue Yu’s three children was a pleasure for him.
Zhou Siyan changed into the conservative’s uniform—a black suit, a black tie, and black leather shoes. He slicked all his hair back and went to the church for the meeting.
Feng Qizhou was also at the church. He had a flamboyant hairstyle with a few gray highlights and was severely criticized by the leader for a long time.
The meeting did not last long.
After the meeting, Zhou Siyan was about to leave when he found that Feng Qizhou was still sitting in his seat and had no intention of getting up.
Zhou Siyan casually called him, “Not going back?”
Feng Qizhou looked down at the screen on his watch. “I have something to do. You go back first. Please help me take care of the two little brats tonight.”
Zhou Siyan did not leave. He went to the corridor and stood for a moment.
Finally, he saw Feng Qizhou come out of the church and pull a sneaky Xue Yu in.
He went to the small window behind the church and looked through the crack.
He saw Feng Qizhou pick up Xue Yu and put her on the round conference table, leaning over her. “Is it very exciting to do it here?”
Xue Yu was very nervous. “What about the surveillance here? Will someone come in?”
“I’ve turned off the surveillance. I’m the administrator of the church. Only I have the key here. No one can come in,” Feng Qizhou lowered his head and kissed her. “I miss you so much. I’m about to explode.”
Then, the curtains were drawn, and Zhou Siyan could not see anything.
He stood in place, as if he could hear the panting.
There was a piano room on the side of the church. He went in and closed the heavy, soundproof door. He sat down in front of a black piano, and his long, strong five fingers pressed down. The rapid and orderly sound of the piano sounded with the jump of his knuckles.
He played one piece after another. The last time he had played the piano was two years ago.
At that time, there were no entertainment facilities in the military academy.
He had taken Xue Yu to sneak into one of the few piano rooms in the school to play. The two of them had been accidentally locked in the piano room by a supervisor. That night, he had played the piano for Xue Yu all night.
Xue Yu also liked to listen. She leaned against him and said that she had never heard such beautiful piano music.
***
Xue Yu responded to Feng Qizhou’s kiss. When their passion was at its peak, she suddenly sighed. “Sigh, there are two more sad people tonight.”
“Who?”
“Zhou Siyan and Mo Li.”
“We just have to not let them know. But if we let them know, it would be even more exciting,” Feng Qizhou kissed her on the face. “Alright, don’t feel sorry for them. Feel sorry for me. It was so painful for me to give birth to two babies.”
This night was very long, very long…
Xue Yu always vaguely heard the sound of a piano, but when she listened carefully, it seemed like she didn’t hear anything. The only thing in her ears was Feng Qizhou’s heavy panting. She even suspected that her eardrums had been damaged on the battlefield and she was having auditory hallucinations.
She touched Feng Qizhou’s sweaty back and looked at the crystal chandelier above. The halo of light blurred her eyes.
In her heart, she felt sorry for Zhou Siyan for a while, then for Mo Li for a while, and then for Feng Qizhou for a while.
She suddenly woke up. Huh, I feel sorry for so many men. Am I going to be unlucky for the rest of my life?