Back To The 90s: The Resilient Daughter-In-Law
Chapter 1232 - 1251: Parting

Chapter 1232: Chapter 1251: Parting

Huo Beijiang was flanked by more than a dozen soldiers, all of whom were struck dumb with surprise. Once they recovered, their faces flushed with embarrassment as they hurriedly turned their backs, fearing that any lingering gazes might lead to a reckoning with Major General Huo come fall.

Nan Fei felt so tightly embraced that she could hardly breathe. She pushed against him slightly, but couldn’t move him.

"What’s wrong?" There were so many people around! She asked quietly and with a bit of embarrassment, "Has something happened?"

"Nothing!" Huo Beijiang buried his face into the crook of her neck, deeply inhaling before speaking: "I’ve got an urgent mission and cannot return home with you now. Wait for me to come back." He really didn’t want to leave, especially not at this time when he simply couldn’t go.

But he knew better than anyone that no one else could curb Kaka, that tyrant overseas. Initially, it was he who had created Kaka, and now he had to be the one to bring things to a close.

Even though his usual demeanor was laid-back and carefree, at his core, he was a soldier. From a young age, he had been brought up with the Huo Family’s glorious tradition.

In times like these, even if it meant overcoming all odds, even if it meant death, he had to step forward.

Never before had Huo Beijiang hated his military status so much, yet also never before had he so perfectly shouldered his responsibilities as a soldier.

The Southeast Military Region was predominantly naval, and the Snow Eagles were part of the Marine Corps. For overseas missions like this, no one was more suited than the former leader of the Snow Eagles.

The urgency in Tu Cheng’s voice indicated just how dire the situation in Kannaya had become.

World affairs, the peace and stability between nations, weighed heavier than Mount Tai.

Huo Beijiang took a deep breath and said with difficulty, "Jiang Nanfei, wait for me to return. You must take good care of yourself and be healthy when I come back."

Nan Fei felt her eyes warm up, but still managed to smile and say, "I know. I will definitely wait for you!"

"Jiang Nanfei." He called her name again, this time with both surname and given name—that was the first time. She had heard him call her his wife, his little wife, Nan Fei, in various tones—teasing, joking, affectionate, or lackadaisical.

But never once had he called her "Jiang Nanfei" with both surname and given name in such a manner.

Deep in her heart, she vaguely knew he didn’t want to leave, yet he had no choice but to go.

Was it because he couldn’t bear to leave her?

"Don’t worry! I’ll take good care of myself. Besides, have you forgotten? I’ve already trained and can more than defend myself," Nan Fei reassured him softly in his embrace, even patting his back gently.

Huo Beijiang’s body shivered, his back tensing as though it were a bowstring pulled taut.

"I’m right in the Imperial City. Who could hurt me?" asked Nan Fei. "Or are you worried Zhuanzhuan might harm me?" Mentioning Zhuanzhuan, her tone held a touch of mockery. "Rest assured, she can’t hurt me anymore."

Huo Beijiang’s pupils constricted as a surge of frustration filled him. His wife meant no one could harm her in the future, but had she been harmed before?

How could she be so naive, daring to keep Jiang Zhuanzhuan by her side without any precaution?

"Listen," Huo Beijiang let go of her, his hands gripping her shoulders as his deep, dark eyes stared into hers as if they could draw her soul into their abyss. "Don’t be foolish about Jiang Zhuanzhuan, and if there’s any issue, ask Jiang Yang for advice more often. My brother-in-law is much smarter than you."

Throughout their time together, Jiang Yang’s behavior had aligned more with Huo Beijiang’s expectations. Even though Jiang Yang was still young, the Wei Family’s genes were indeed extraordinary.