Lu Shifeng felt that something was a little off.
This matter had to start from the day before yesterday. It had been an ordinary afternoon with beautiful weather. Normally, Jian Luo would call him, and then they would chat for a while. That day, Jian Luo indeed called him, but what they talked about was different from usual.
Jian Luo said, “When you’re away on business outside, remember to eat on time.”
Lu Shifeng responded with a tone of enjoyment, “En.”
“I prepared some food for you.” Jian Luo nagged, “It’s all in the mini fridge. If you get hungry, just heat it up before eating.”
All of this was normal. Whenever he went on business trips, Jian Luo would prepare things for him beforehand. Usually, after nagging for a while, Jian Luo would act spoiled with him and say things as if he missed him.
But today, just when Lu Shifeng was patiently waiting with leisure, Jian Luo on the other end suddenly said, “Alright, that’s all then. Hang up. I still have some things to do here, so I won’t chat anymore.”
……
Lu Shifeng stared at the abruptly disconnected communication device and fell into thought.
If today alone had merely been an accident, then what happened afterwards made it impossible for him to continue deceiving himself.
Jin Mishu walked over and said, “Marshal, we’ll be returning today.”
Lu Shifeng: “En.”
“That…”
Jin Mishu looked around the airport. After confirming again and again that Jian Luo really had not come to pick him up, an ominous feeling rose in her heart. “How about we just go back directly?”
Lu Shifeng, seated at the table reading documents, lifted his head to look at her. His voice was low and powerful, “He didn’t come.”
He really didn’t come.
Wasn’t this obvious?
Jin Mishu didn’t dare complain. She even guiltily looked away and said, “Maybe Luoluo had some urgent matters. You know he’s been very busy with business lately.”
Humanity’s side had been developing very rapidly. As one of humanity’s people in charge and administrators, Luoluo carried even greater responsibilities. So if he was extremely busy, that explanation was still barely acceptable.
Lu Shifeng lightly parted his thin lips. “Is that so?”
Jin Mishu hurriedly replied, “Yes!”
“When is he not busy?” Lu Shifeng placed the documents back onto the table. The loud bang it made caused everyone’s hearts to tremble.
Jin Mishu also felt uncertain inside. Really speaking, when was Jian Luo not busy? Wasn’t he always busy? So why, during this period of time, had he become indifferent toward the Marshal’s messages?
No way, no way. They already had children—surely it wouldn’t go that far!
……
Could there really be someone with even better conditions than the Marshal?
Jin Mishu frightened herself with her own speculation, yet couldn’t stop overthinking. By the time she recovered, the warship had already landed, and Lu Shifeng strode out.
Dragon Valley
By the time they returned, the sky had already grown somewhat dark.
When Lu Shifeng returned to the lounge, someone was on duty outside—it was Jian Luo’s assistant. The moment she saw Lu Shifeng, panic unexpectedly flashed through her eyes. She said, “My lord has returned.”
Lu Shifeng’s brows furrowed ever so slightly. “Where’s Jian Luo?”
“Jian…Jian ge is a little busy inside.” The assistant blocked half the doorway with her body. “I’ll go call him.”
Lu Shifeng glanced at the crack in the door, his dangerous eyes narrowing slightly. “Stand aside.”
The assistant stiffened.
Lu Shifeng’s imposing aura had already changed. Though he usually carried a lazy and roguish air, Marshal Yuan, who fought on battlefields year-round, became someone whose presence made everyone retreat three steps once he got serious. Even the assistant trembled slightly, not daring to move.
Drip—
The door opened. Light from inside spilt outward.
Lu Shifeng walked in. The cold aura clinging to him from outside had not yet dispersed before it was washed away by the warmth indoors. A rich fragrance greeted him, and the room was packed with people.
At the very centre, Jian Luo was still arranging the cake. When he saw the door suddenly open, he froze for a moment. The others, however, reacted quickly.
Jian Sheng scattered flower petals. “Brother-in-law, happy birthday!”
Once someone took the lead, the others quickly followed. In an instant, the entire room burst into cheers and laughter. Everyone crowded over to congratulate him. Only at the very end did Jian Luo squeeze his way to the front, holding an orange in his hand. Looking at Lu Shifeng, he opened his arms and gave him a hug, his voice gentle. “You’re back?”
Lu Shifeng nodded. “I’m back.”
The room was extremely lively, and the fragrance of food filled the air. Jian Luo smiled and said, “Happy birthday.”
Although the two had been married for many years, they couldn’t see each other every day. Many business trips and work matters constantly interrupted them, yet this made them forever carry a longing and passionate love for each other. Small separations only deepened the sweetness of their marriage. And this time, they had already been apart for half a month. Lu Shifeng looked at his wife—his face flushed red from the warmth indoors, his smile bright and clear, those black eyes distinctly reflecting Lu Shifeng’s figure.
Jian Luo whispered softly, “When you came in just now, your murderous expression scared them all.”
Lu Shifeng’s gaze softened. “Really?”
“Of course.” Jian Luo pulled him over to eat cake while saying, “What’s wrong? Was this trip unpleasant?”
Lu Shifeng: “No.”
The two stood before the cake. Jian Luo smiled faintly. “You can cut the cake now.”
Lu Shifeng responded and walked to the table. Then came the wish-making segment. After he blew out the candles, everyone else became curious about his birthday wish, but no one dared ask. Jian Luo was curious too, so he followed up and asked. Lu Shifeng only said, “Eat first.”
“……Oh.”
This meal lasted until deep into the night.
That night, Jian Luo also drank a little alcohol. When they returned to bed, he pounced onto Lu Shifeng, draping himself over him, and muttered, “So what wish did you make exactly?”
Seeing that he was drunk, Lu Shifeng asked, “Have you been busy with this birthday banquet these past two days?”
Jian Luo nodded absentmindedly.
“Was not coming to pick me up also because of this?” Lu Shifeng’s handsome face remained expressionless, yet the question he asked sounded rather childish.
Jian Luo became much clearer-headed instead. He said, “You were angry when you came back today because of this?”
Lu Shifeng placed him on the bed and said lightly, “I’m going to shower.”
Jian Luo refused to let him go. Tugging at Lu Shifeng’s sleeve, his voice softened, and his eyes sparkled brightly. “You were jealous.”
Lu Shifeng pressed him beneath himself. With one kiss, he pushed the spirit fruit into Jian Luo’s mouth and said hoarsely, “You guessed right.”
T/N:
Hello the translation style is a bit different, but I figure it’s best to post it and finally put an end to the series
The extra is exclusive only on the jjwxc app, which is why it’s hard if you didn’t have the app and/or buy the chapter from the app
Regardless, this extra has been on our hands for a long time, but neither of us has ample time to actually do it, so…
Sorry for the terribly long wait!
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