Fierce Love: Bringing Wife Home
Chapter 380 - 1 Meeting an Old Friend

Chapter 380: Chapter 1 Meeting an Old Friend

Z Department!

Gu Xiaoxi had now been in the military for a year and a half.

She went from a mischievous private to a capable lieutenant colonel who could hold her own. Along the way, she experienced life’s great ups and downs, and ultimately triumphed at the world competition, earning honor and becoming a qualified soldier.

Afterward, she went from the Military Dog Logistics Unit and directly signed up for Special Forces selection.

Three days later, she received an invitation from the Land of Kings.

It wasn’t just her, but also Yun Xiao, Shao Changfeng, and Zhao Zilong.

Once, she had led Shao Changfeng and Zhao Zilong out of the Reconnaissance Company, and now she was still leading them into the Special Forces to become one of them.

Even though Yun Xiao joined later, it didn’t affect the relationship between the four of them.

That morning, on the way to the Special Forces.

Shao Changfeng stared at Yun Xiao for a long time before summarizing with a sentence, "Gu Xiaoxi, I think she’s gotten prettier."

Because the woman in front of them was no longer the brooding soldier of the past, she seemed to be infused with a vibrant life, becoming sunny, confident, and more attractive.

Yun Xiao blushed and laughed, embarrassed by his gaze, "So what, you’re saying I was ugly before?"

"Of course, ... oh no, you just didn’t have the same presence as you do now," Shao Changfeng quickly corrected himself.

Yun Xiao didn’t skimp on returning the compliment, "Actually, I think you’ve become more handsome than before."

In her memory, Shao Changfeng had a yellowish complexion, and even though he had attractive features, his years of military service and his vigorous qi made him look somewhat rough.

But having not seen him for half a year, his skin was not only whiter, but his features also seemed more refined, particularly his eyes, which had become bright and deep, giving him an even more suave demeanor. Compared to before, he looked like he could be the scion of a wealthy family.

"Have you two finished complimenting each other? Give it a rest and let me have some peace," Zhao Zilong felt a pang of jealousy. Why didn’t anyone praise him? Clearly, he had grown another centimeter taller and his body had become much more robust, with his Inner Strength reaching a higher level in just half a year.

"Just be jealous! We’re all getting prettier, and you, your skin is just getting darker," Shao Changfeng laughed heartily and then turned to Gu Xiaoxi, who was silently flipping through a book, and said with a smile, "Xiao Xi, don’t you think Zhao Zilong is getting uglier?"

Gu Xiaoxi was originally looking through some data, but then she looked up at Zhao Zilong when she heard what Shao Changfeng said.

Reclining in his seat, his bronze skin certainly wasn’t as perfect as Shao Changfeng’s, but it gave off a healthy and heroic vibe. At 188 cm tall, his presence was strong and striking, with well-proportioned features that made him seem like a tall and powerful man, wild and unrestrained, particularly with those wolf-like, dangerous eyes that invariably drew attention.

He wasn’t just not-ugly, he even had a special charm of a rugged soldier.

Knowing Shao Changfeng and Zhao Zilong were just teasing each other, Gu Xiaoxi started to laugh with ill intent, "Indeed, he’s become uglier than before. But, he’s ugly with style."

Zhao Zilong’s mouth twitched. These damn friends, was it necessary to torment him like this?

It really hurt his feelings.

Shao Changfeng immediately laughed out loud, "Zhao Zilong, see if you dare to call me a pretty boy again, you’re the one who’s ugly with style now."

Gu Xiaoxi laughed upon hearing this. It seemed that those two got along pretty well when she wasn’t around.

"Shao Changfeng, how far have you progressed with the Inner Strength I taught you?" Gu Xiaoxi put down her book and asked seriously.

"I’ve managed to understand the third volume, master. Without you, there would be no me. I swear, I will follow the master’s orders, through the fires and over the blades..."

"Enough already! Forget the fires and blades, just being able to protect yourself in battle is enough," Gu Xiaoxi said exasperatedly.

The recent world competition proved this, with Long Yi and the others being the best examples.

They were all top-tier experts selected through various levels, with profound Inner Strength, but what happened? When faced with Gao Si’s ambush, not one of the eight people could fight back.

Therefore, she believed that teammates must be strong on the battlefield. It was not necessary to fight the enemy together, but it was crucial to ensure one’s own safety.

If you can’t even protect yourself on the battlefield, how can you talk about completing missions?

Both Shao Changfeng and Zhao Zilong looked at Gu Xiaoxi at the same time, admitting to themselves that in just half a year, she had not only changed but also increasingly possessed the aura of a great general.

The one who felt this most deeply was Shao Changfeng.

You could say, he witnessed the process of Gu Xiaoxi’s growth.

From a mischievous little girl, she became a spoiled soldier, then transformed into a true soldier, and finally entered the world championship, clinching the title.

Her growth was unbelievable.

As for Yun Xiao, this dark horse, they were even more astonished. She had always been silent and unknown, but when she erupted, she did so spectacularly.

Even her former company commander found it incredible, scarcely able to believe that she was the same Yun Xiao from their unit?

The car headed towards the Land of Kings at Z Division.

The location was situated behind the command center’s hill, a place fraught with danger.

Broad expanses of primal woodland, profound valleys, and surging rivers converged there.

It was Z Division’s most brutal training ground, as well as a rite of passage for every member of the Special Forces.

It took three hours to get there by car from the command center.

By the time Gu Xiaoxi and her three companions arrived at the Land of Kings, it was already two o’clock in the afternoon, and the four of them, who had only had breakfast, were famished.

Of course, wherever Gu Xiaoxi and Yun Xiao went, their military dogs would inevitably follow. This was an ironclad rule; the military dogs had become one with them through long periods of integration. In battle, they added wings to a tiger.

At this time, many people had gathered at the Land of Kings.

That included some people Gu Xiaoxi used to know.

For instance, Yi Chentian, Song Jingyi, Zhong Ming, Qin Chu, Zuo Yu, Tang Yisheng, and others.

Of course, the happiest to see Gu Xiaoxi were Song Jingyi and Qin Chu, as it had been more than a year since they had separated from the new recruits company, and they had always been striving for a common goal.

"Xiao Xi, congratulations on your promotion. We watched the world championships, and you and Xiao Xiao were amazing. You’re truly the pride of the nation," said Song Jingyi, clutching Gu Xiaoxi’s hand with admiration shining in her eyes.

She still looked the same, with her fair and delicate skin, and features that were picturesque. Even after undergoing rigorous training in her unit, she remained as beautiful as a flower.

In contrast to the cheerful Song Jingyi, Qin Chu seemed much more composed. She smiled at Gu Xiaoxi, "I am honored to know you, and I hope I can stay here with you."

Those few words also signified her determination.

Gu Xiaoxi patted her on the shoulder, "Then show your strength and stay."

"I will!" Qin Chu said with resolve.

Gu Xiaoxi introduced Song Jingyi and Qin Chu to Yun Xiao, and the women began to chat joyfully.

Meanwhile, more vehicles continued to arrive, bringing the candidates from various units who were participating in the selection for the Special Forces to this place.

Yi Chentian and Zhong Ming, along with a group of male soldiers, stood outside the field, looking seriously at Gu Xiaoxi.

"Old Yi, what’s going on with you? She used to be your girlfriend, and now she’s a stranger. Why don’t you go up and greet her?" Zhong Ming grew more impressed with Gu Xiaoxi the more he looked at her. No wonder Flame disbanded because of her, and it ruined his chance of becoming a Special Forces member.

This guy was tough to deal with then, and even more so now; the hope for vengeance was probably lost for generations.

He hoped that the captain of the training team for the Special Forces selection would give her a good thrashing.

Yi Chentian glanced at Gu Xiaoxi from afar, then a faint smile appeared on his face, "Stop talking nonsense. She and I have nothing to do with each other anymore."

With just a brief encounter back then, he had been foolish; just because of a few words from Young Master Quan, he gave up on her.

He had regretted it, but what could he do?

Spilled water cannot be collected again. From the moment he turned around, their paths diverged forever.

The deeper the love, the more painful the hurt.

He watched her move further away step by step, until she stood in the limelight, shining brightly. She seemed within reach, but in reality, they were separated by the Ends of the World.

All he could do now was to keep these feelings hidden in his heart, letting them become the most beautiful regret of his life.

He didn’t long for a reconciliation; he just wanted to be by her side, to protect her. After all, he was no longer worthy of her.

The people onsite gathered in small clusters. Apart from being curious about the new environment, they were overwhelmingly excited, for if they could endure the Special Forces selection, they would legitimately be kings among soldiers—a crowning moment they had all dreamt of.