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  Lin Nuan only felt a chill darting up from the bottom of her feet to the top of her head…


  It’d definitely not be anything good for Qin Zhe to come looking for Fu Huai’an!

  Lin Nuan couldn’t forget the scene when Fu Huai’an encountered Qin Zhe in Dubai, how Qin Zhe had pointed a gun at Fu Huai’an after Fu Huai’an had saved him!

  She couldn’t forget that until now, neither Fu Huai’an nor her could lead a peaceful life. All of that started from the trip to Dubai and Venice!

  To Lin Nuan, Qin Zhe was like a disaster signal, causing her to be on tenterhooks and feel scared. She was afraid that things would be like how they had been the previous time, where terror kept on coming…


  She couldn’t restrain her emotions and pushed Qin Zhe. “Leave! Right now!”


  Qin Zhe hadn’t recovered from his injuries. Being pushed by Lin Nuan when he was unprepared for it, he knocked against the Chinese parasol tree behind him.

  The accumulated snow on the branches fell, slipping down Lin Nuan’s neck from her bulky sweater’s collar. Lin Nuan felt so cold that she couldn’t help but shiver…


  Qin Zhe’s hair and lashes were covered in snow, and his voice was choking as he said, “Sis-in-law…”


  You Nainai held onto Lin Nuan’s coat, not knowing if she should head toward them.

  Lin Nuan’s eyes turned red. She calmed down the turbulence in her heart a little, hugging her arms and attempting to stop the fierce bone-piercing chill. She tried to keep a calm voice as she said, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have pushed you! But Qin Zhe… I beg of you, don’t come looking for Huai’an anymore. Huai’an has already retired from military service and isn’t related to the military anymore. Can you guys stop looking for him? He’s just an ordinary person now!”


  Lin Nuan didn’t know Qin Zhe’s reason for showing up there. However, a woman’s sixth sense was never something that could be explained. Looking at Qin Zhe, Lin Nuan knew that he had come looking for Fu Huai’an with a purpose.

  What Qin Zhe would come to request Fu Huai’an’s help for would definitely be something dangerous!

  She knew that Qin Zhe and the others were on the side of justice. She also knew that they were a group of people who had put their lives on the line for most of the world, blocking the darkness so that they wouldn’t see it. She even knew that each and every one of them was admirable!

  However, Lin Nuan’s heart was very small. She didn’t have an indomitable sacrificial spirit. She only hoped that Fu Huai’an could be safe and healthy. She was selfish and wanted to be with Fu Huai’an until they were old, and she didn’t wish for him to put himself in danger for the sake of the greater good or justice.

  “I beg of you! Leave…” Lin Nuan spoke with a strong nasal voice filled with helplessness.

  Qin Zhe’s eyes turned red, and he lowered his head as he let out a soft sigh. It wasn’t clear whether it was from a laugh or a sob. Then, he said, “Sis-in-law, I don’t want to come and look for Boss either. But Sis-in-law, Feng Yang’s wife died yesterday morning…”


  Lin Nuan didn’t want to listen to him. Her emotions were already on the verge of going out of control. “I don’t want to hear it! I beg you, please, leave! Can you please leave?”


  Qin Zhe raised his head, his face covered in tears, and his eyes filled with hatred. “She was already seven months into her pregnancy. Those b*stards pried open the stomach of Feng Yang’s wife while she was still alive, removing the child…”


  When those words entered Lin Nuan’s ears, they formed a bloody and brutal scene in her mind. Her face turned pale, and her heart was filled with terror as she shook her head and said, “Stop it!”


  Qin Zhe gritted his teeth, the green veins on his forehead and neck twitching fiercely. He shouted out hysterically for Lin Nuan to hear, “They injected the same thing into Feng Yang’s wife as they did to Feng Yang previously, letting her see with her own eyes as the child was…”


  Qin Zhe’s voice stopped. Other than sobs, there were no other sounds that could come out of his throat…


  He used all of his strength to shout that out and was now covered in sweat. Even though he had used all of his strength, he still couldn’t put the ferocious scene into words.

  Qin Zhe slid down slowly against the tree trunk, his hands grabbing his hair tightly. “They… they recorded the entire process! Sis-in-law! They recorded it and sent it to Feng Yang’s mother, together with Feng Yang’s recording before his death! Sis-in-law… Sis-in-law…”


  Qin Zhe, who was crying non-stop, was like a playback machine. His mind had broken down.

  Feng Yang had died so terribly in order to protect him!

  But he wasn’t even able to protect Feng Yang’s lover and their only child!

  All of Lin Nuan’s hair stood up, and her scalp felt numb…


  Even though Qin Zhe hadn’t shared the complete details, Lin Nuan could piece together the appalling story through the bits and pieces of what Qin Zhe had said.

  A sharp cold wind brushed past her face and ears, like a sharp blade that had swept by. She could feel a piercing pain.

  Lin Nuan lost the strength to urge Qin Zhe to leave because of what he said.

  The black gate opened once again. As a black car slowly drove out, the car window of the rear passenger seat also rolled down slowly…


  Lin Nuan looked at the mature and handsome face revealed from the car, appearing anxious.

  When the deep and indifferent gaze landed on the terrible state of Qin Zhe, who was crying while squatting and leaning against a tree, Lin Nuan felt extremely scared that Fu Huai’an would put himself in danger because of the news that Qin Zhe brought.

  The car slowly stopped next to Lin Nuan. Fu Huai’an opened the car door and stepped out, taking out his woolen coat and putting in on Lin Nuan…


  Lin Nuan’s shoulders felt heavy. The coat that carried Fu Huai’an’s scent cut off the chill from the air that was like a sharp blade. However, the cold wind still messed up the long hair that draped down in front of Lin Nuan’s chest.

  She heard Fu Huai’an calling out Qin Zhe’s name.

  Qin Zhe raised his head and looked at Fu Huai’an, his tears falling even more fiercely. His emotions had broken down into a complete mess.

  Lin Nuan’s heart was also in a complete mess.

  The winter didn’t appear gentle due to the early arrival of the chill. The coldness seemed to be stronger than in previous years.

  …


  “I didn’t pass the psychological test, so they removed me from the mission. But I feel great hatred… I want to take revenge for Feng Yang! I want to take revenge for Feng Yang’s wife and child!” Qin Zhe covered his face with both hands and cried out loud.

  Lin Nuan stood in front of the fireplace with a pale face, still hugging onto Fu Huai’an’s woolen coat. Her mind was in a complete mess as she looked at the man who had put on a tie seriously, was wearing a suit and leather shoes, and had a strong disposition.

  He stood next to the coffee table and remained silent after listening to the story that Qin Zhe had told Lin Nuan when they were outside. He took out some cigarettes from his pocket, shook out one, and lowered his eyes. He clamped onto the cigarette with his thumb and index finger, bringing it to his mouth and biting on it. He then dug for his lighter from his pocket.

  This time around, Lin Nuan didn’t go up to stop Fu Huai’an.

  Every single detail of Fu Huai’an’s actions were being magnified by Lin Nuan’s eyes. She saw the fingers of the man, who had always been calm and composed, trembling slightly.

  Even if no one else had noticed it, Lin Nuan could see it very clearly…


  No matter how composed he appeared to be, Lin Nuan could tell that a torrent of emotions was hidden under his composed look.

  It was because she only had eyes for that man!

  Lin Nuan had hidden all the lighters. She lowered her eyes, her gaze landing on Fu Huai’an’s smart pants and clean leather shoes.

  Fu Huai’an didn’t find the lighter. He moved the cigarette away from his lips and turned to ask Little Lu for one. “Lighter!”


  Chapter 792 - It Wouldn’t Be Exaggerating to Say That Their Friendship Is One That Could Go Through Life and Death Together

  Fu Huai’an’s gaze sank, his dark gaze filled with cold and violent emotions. His thin lips pursed into a straight line that was like a sharp blade.

  The warm light and Lin Nuan entered his vision together. He saw the pale-faced Lin Nuan, who was standing in front of the fireplace, and he concealed the emotions in his eyes under faint gentleness as the light shone down on them. He took a look at his watch and said in an even gentler voice, “If you still don’t make a move, the show will be delayed, and we won’t have time to have lunch together at noon.”


  Lin Nuan’s icy fingertips clenched together. She was afraid that Fu Huai’an was trying to send her away, and she stood there, not moving, with a pale countenance.

  Hearing the slight crackling sounds from the fireplace, Lin Nuan regained her senses and slowly released her tightly clenched fists. She looked down at Fu Huai’an’s coat, which was still in her arms, and walked up to him, handing it to him. “Today is also the first day you’ll be going to the Kaide Corporation as the chairman. Don’t be late! I’ll try my best to head over at noon to look for you!”


  Fu Huai’an nodded and took the woolen coat from her. “Alright…”


  Even though there were other people in the room, Lin Nuan still hugged Fu Huai’an’s thin waist, not concealing her scorching love for him. “Hubby, I’ll be going!”


  This was the first time that Lin Nuan had called Fu Huai’an hubby in front of outsiders.

  She wanted to remind Fu Huai’an that no matter what decision he made, he needed to remember that they were already married and were husband and wife… He shouldn’t put himself in danger easily and mustn’t leave her behind by herself!

  Although Lin Nuan knew that both Qin Zhe and Feng Yang had used their lives to exchange for the peace and bliss of most people… used their lives to uphold justice and warmth…


  Despite knowing that the happiness that she and Fu Huai’an enjoyed was also because countless other people like them were advancing with great difficulties in the dark…


  She admitted that she was selfish. She only wanted the small happiness in front of her eyes, not caring about the bigger picture.

  Lin Nuan hugged Fu Huai’an tightly, hoping that he would understand the words in her heart, which were hard to voice out. She didn’t want to say those hurtful, selfish, and unkind words.

  “Alright!” Fu Huai’an rubbed Lin Nuan’s head gently and wore a calm expression.

  Lin Nuan left the room. The front of her coat was left open, revealing the light brown cowl neck sweater underneath. The collar’s opening was a little big, piling below Lin Nuan’s neck, faintly showing off her neck’s beautiful curves.

  She lowered her eyes, and her thick lashes cast two fan-shaped shadows on her clean face.

  She tugged the black hair tie from her slender wrist, tying up her long hair, which Fu Huai’an loved for her to let down, into a ponytail. It was as if she was setting herself against someone.

  “Nuan Nuan…” You Nainai, who followed behind Lin Nuan, said, “Qin Zhe was a soldier working under Sir Fu in the past. They had a strong bond as comrades-in-arms. It’s because when comrades head out to perform missions together, they put their lives in each other’s hands. It wouldn’t be exaggerating to say that their friendship is one that could go through life and death together.”


  Lin Nuan treated You Nainai’s words as a preventive injection.

  Lin Nuan probably wasn’t an expert at concealing her emotions. You Nainai must have seen through her worry easily.

  How could Lin Nuan not understand what You Nainai had said? She had already understood it back when they were in Dubai!

  Lin Nuan hadn’t served in the military before and didn’t really understand the bonds they shared as comrades.

  You Nainai said that their friendship was one that could go through life and death together.

  Lin Nuan looked into the distance, her gaze losing focus. A friendship in which they could go through life and death together must be one that was very strong. She wondered if it was stronger than the gentleness of Fu Huai’an’s fear that Lin Nuan would be worried…


  “Let’s go!”


  Lin Nuan didn’t turn back to look at their new residence. She had no idea what the outcome of the discussion between Fu Huai’an and Qin Zhe would be.

  …


  The previous time, the production crew had already prepared for filming, but Lin Nuan ended up having to leave at the last moment. Therefore, they were unable to proceed.

  When they came this time around, Fang Yan had already helped Lin Nuan buy coffee, milk tea, snacks, and cakes for the production crew to express their apologies.

  After Mu Taotao put on Lin Nuan’s makeup, Lin Nuan went to the studio to talk to Fu Tianci about some details.

  Out of the corner of her eye, Lin Nuan saw that the puppy guy had clumsily broken a light prop and had lowered his head while the assistant director reprimanded him…


  Lin Nuan looked over and went into a slight daze. She was unable to relate the calm and composed man who was driving the black Lincoln MKC with this seemingly clumsy puppy guy who wore a hearing aid and appeared anxious.

  Lin Nuan subconsciously threw her glance at the staff members who were busy on the production set. She was trying to guess who amongst them, other than Mu Taotao and the puppy guy with a delicate appearance, were people that Fu Huai’an had arranged by her side to protect her.

  She recalled Qin Zhe, who went to look for Fu Huai’an that morning, and once again started to worry about what decision Fu Huai’an would eventually make.

  “Lin Nuan?” Fu Tianci held onto the script and called out to Lin Nuan, whose mind had wandered off.

  Lin Nuan regained her senses and looked toward Fu Tianci. “Yes?”


  “I said that I want to wear my uniform, but the people at the TV station say that it won’t be a good influence. Do you think I should wear my uniform or the clothes that they have prepared for me?” Fu Tianci frowned, seemingly displeased. “I told all of my friends to wear their uniforms! If I have to change, then all of them will have to change as well!”


  Lin Nuan nodded. “I’ll go and ask the assistant director!”


  “Okay!”


  Fu Tianci saw Lin Nuan heading toward the assistant director, who was reprimanding someone. He sat down on the sofa, crossing his legs, and looked at the wine cooler that wasn’t far away. Fu Tianci couldn’t hold back his curiosity. He threw a glance in Lin Nuan’s direction before getting up and walking over to look at the wine labels, with his hands behind his back and his back slightly bent over.

  “How many props have you broken during this period?” The assistant director reprimanded the puppy guy solemnly. “If not in consideration of the fact that you have bad hearing, I’d have asked you to leave a long time ago!”


  The enraged assistant director saw Lin Nuan from the corner of his eye and raised his head, restraining the fury on his face.

  Yesterday, Lin Nuan was taken away by a group of people who seemed to be from the triads. However, she was still able to stand there today, unaffected by the episode. The assistant director couldn’t help but guess how big an influence Fu Huai’an, who was Lin Nuan’s backing, had.

  “Sister Nuan, do you have something you want to say?” The assistant director smiled at Lin Nuan.

  Seeing that Lin Nuan stopped on the stage and nodded to him, the assistant director lowered his voice to warn the puppy guy to be careful in the future, then walked over to the stage. “What’s the matter, Sister Nuan?”


  Lin Nuan took a look at the puppy guy who had his head lowered as he left. She then drew back her gaze and said to the assistant director, “Lu Tianyu said that he wants to wear his uniform on the show. Is that not possible?”


  “En, the influence isn’t good!” The assistant director nodded. “Wearing a school uniform would mean mentioning a particular school. This isn’t too suitable…”


  Lin Nuan understood this. The reason she came over was to help the puppy guy out.

  Seeing that the puppy guy had already left, Lin Nuan didn’t press on and said, “Lu Tianyu’s classmates all came dressed in their school uniforms. Since the influence isn’t too good, then let the production crew find them some clothes to change into!”


  The assistant director nodded and saw Fu Tianci out of the corner of his eye. He was standing in front of the wine cooler, seeming as if he wanted to make a move…