Fierce Love: Bringing Wife Home
Chapter 450 - 70 Homecoming

Chapter 450: Chapter 70 Homecoming

Gu Xiaoxi looked at Song Jingyi’s calm demeanor, her face still familiar.

It was definitely Song Jingyi, even if she had borrowed someone else’s name, the body and mind were her own.

"To think you want to die so badly, that would be letting you off too easy. Go tell Yi Si, if he has been aware of me for some time. If he has the guts, he should come himself. Sending a small fry like you, killing you won’t avenge the death of so many of my comrades. I will make sure Yi Si and Kang Di meet the same fate," Gu Xiaoxi said, putting away the dagger in her hand and striding away.

The moment she turned around, Song Jingyi opened her eyes.

Looking at Gu Xiaoxi’s retreating cold figure, she felt a severe pain in her chest.

"Gu Xiaoxi! Do you still look down on me?" Song Jingyi shouted at her back, "Isn’t even killing me enough?"

Gu Xiaoxi stopped in her tracks, turned around, and looked at the woman who had clearly darkened a lot under the scorching sun.

"Yes! I will always look down on you. A thief, a liar, a defeated subordinate who couldn’t beat me."

Her words were as sharp as thorns, piercing the heart with every word.

Song Jingyi felt as if all the strength was drained from her body in an instant, she staggered backward. Unknowingly, her eyes had already reddened.

"Also! Once, I really did consider you a friend. In ancient times, people cut their robes to sever ties; today we don’t need to be so ceremonious. From this moment on, Gu Xiaoxi and Song Jingyi are no longer friends, but enemies."

After saying this, Gu Xiaoxi walked away decisively.

In Song Jingyi’s eyes, Gu Xiaoxi’s graceful figure got farther and farther away.

Suddenly, she collapsed to the ground, tears falling uncontrollably.

Now, even the only precious thing she had was gone.

She had thought she wouldn’t care anymore. It was only when she truly lost it did she realize how much it hurt.

All her life, Gu Xiaoxi was the first not to despise her, who took her along to play, thought of her when there was something good to eat, and protected her from being bullied.

From the new recruits to the Reconnaissance Company, they had been together. Those times were the most precious moments for her.

Now everything was gone.

Gu Xiaoxi boarded the vehicle to head back.

The scenery whizzing by outside blurred her vision.

It was just the loss of a friend, why did she feel so sad...

*

With Kang Di off the stage, Dongqi Country calmed down as well.

There were no battles for two consecutive months.

Zhao Guoqiang arrived in Dongqi Country and, together with the commanders of Dongqi Country, made a series of military deployments.

Henceforth, the Qiwei Base would relocate to a covert location every two years.

Furthermore, a position for a brigadier general as the overall commander was established in the Qiwei Department.

If Dongqi Country could not complete a mission, they could ask for assistance from the Qiwei Soldiers of Liuli Country or directly assign missions to the Qiwei Soldiers. For every operation, the commanding power was issued by the brigadier general.

Before embarking on major missions, precise planning was mandatory.

And the soldiers of Qiwei must undergo continuous training.

Meanwhile, Liuli Country agreed for Dongqi Country’s soldiers to go to their military camps for study and training, to improve their military levels, soldiers’ qualities, and military tactics.

Gu Xiaoxi, for her role in dealing with Kang Di, was awarded first-class merit for herself and a collective second-class merit for the soldiers of Liuli Country.

Because Kang Di was captured and the headquarters exposed, the entire opposition organization was nearly destroyed.

The other villain, Bu Jia, and other small organizations were so scared that they all quieted down.

For a full two months, Gu Xiaoxi and her team had no missions.

Gu Xiaoxi hadn’t expected that Gu Feng wouldn’t come.

And after the encounter between Gu Xiaoxi and Song Jingyi, Yi Si also disappeared without a trace.

The three-month time with the Qiwei Troops passed quickly.

When it was time for everyone to return home.

That day, everyone’s faces were filled with beaming smiles, they were finally going to see their homeland again.

And in this period, the relationship between Departments L and Z had also relaxed a lot.

Ever since Gu Xiaoxi became a hero for capturing Kang Di.

Che Junqing, witnessing Gu Xiaoxi’s reach, also became much more low-key.

Duruo and Zhao Zilong were still at odds, squabbling whenever they met, and it was usually not quiet during meal times.

The team was already assembled neatly on the parade ground, ready to return to City A.

*

"Boss, we’ve been here for two months. Why haven’t we made our move?" Su Muli stood behind Yi Si, asking with incomprehension.

Yi Si fiddled with a jade bead in his hands and revealed a cunning smile, "Naturally, I’ve changed my mind."

"What does the boss mean then?"

"How’s the task I gave you coming along?" Yi Si inquired.

"I’ve assembled all of Kang Di’s followers; the headquarters is located in a town not far from Lashi. Our bases are established deep in the mountains, and all the raw material supply sources are Kang Di’s former regular clients," Su Muli explained with respect.

"Now we have already taken over Kang Di’s industries, same medicine, different bottle. They certainly never expected that eliminating Kang Di would bring on a Yi Si. Hahaha! My wealth will grow ever larger in the future," Yi Si laughed.

"What does this have to do with letting Gu Xiaoxi go?" Su Muli was even more puzzled.

"I let her go because I want to give her a bit more time. When the Spiritual Power within her becomes more abundant, that’s when I’ll make my move," Yi Si looked out at the vast landscape and suddenly let out a hearty laugh. "Su Muli, I’m in a good mood today, bring out that hundred-year-old Daughter’s Red from my collection. Let’s celebrate."

"Yes, I will arrange for someone to prepare it right away." As Su Muli turned to leave, something suddenly occurred to him, and he paused to say, "Boss, I have something to report."

"Speak!"

Su Muli hesitated for a moment, then bowed and said with trepidation, "Song Jingyi is still on the deserted island. Should we bring her back?"

"Last time I sent her to capture Gu Xiaoxi for me, she had the nerve to make excuses about not being able to beat her. After two months of hardening on a deserted island, she should be stronger than before. Let her out and see if she’s become more powerful than before. If she dares to defy my orders again, throw her into the sea to feed the fish. I have no use for ineffectual subordinates," Yi Si said expressionlessly. His tone was casual as water, merciless and cold.

The deserted island was Yi Si’s secret black base, where assassins were trained.

The training there was the true test of bloodshed. Every month, over a dozen people were sent to the deserted island, but very few ever walked out.

Su Muli nodded.

If Song Jingyi could walk out of the deserted island, her skills and state of mind would have undergone a tremendous transformation.

*

At long last, he had returned to the country.

Quan Shaoqing arrived early at the airport to wait for Gu Xiaoxi.

At the airport, everyone was dismissed and allowed to take a three-day break.

This rare holiday was also their first break in the new year. Everyone dispersed happily, ready to go home to see their families.

Gu Xiaoxi, carrying her bag, walked out of the airport and saw Quan Shaoqing’s car parked by the roadside. She ran up to it with joy.

Just as she approached the car, she peered through the window to see the man sleeping in the seat and was utterly taken aback.

That was when Lin Mi spotted her and was about to wake Quan Shaoqing up.

But Gu Xiaoxi made a silencing gesture.

Smacking his forehead in frustration, Lin Mi blamed himself. He had been playing with his phone and lost track of the time; Quan Shaoqing had intended to rest briefly, until it was time to wake up for Gu Xiaoxi’s flight arrival.

He had failed in his duty.

However, looking back at the man asleep in his seat, Lin Mi’s expression gradually turned somber.

Ever since Gu Xiaoxi had left, Quan Shaoqing’s condition had been worsening.

He would suddenly fall ill, sometimes unable to work for two or three days at a time.

Working too hard when he could, this repeated strain not only left him thinner than before but also visibly worn.

Especially over the past month, since Ai Xiang disappeared.

His condition worsened, which is why he was so exhausted that he fell asleep now.

Gu Xiaoxi stood outside the car, looking through the window at the man in the seat.

He tilted his head slightly, hands crossed at his waist. His noble figure slouched against the seat, clad in his favorite black suit.

He was very neatly groomed at the moment, with a freshly cut hairstyle, and his cheeks were clean as snow.

At first glance, she could tell. He’d lost weight compared to before, and not just a little.

Gu Xiaoxi couldn’t imagine what he had gone through during her absence.

His face seemed ever more profound, harsh.

If one didn’t know him, didn’t understand him.

You’d instinctively think he was like King Yama, unapproachable.

Gu Xiaoxi stood there for quite a while, not moving an inch.

She feared that one more step might disturb the beautiful dream of the man before her.

Lin Mi sighed, watching Gu Xiaoxi attempt to speak several times but hesitate.

He didn’t know whether he should tell Gu Xiaoxi about these things.

Only knew that this could not be concealed any longer.