flstandardbreds Chapter 1185
Chapter 1185
Zhou Shuwan never noticed any other unusual behavior from Lin Wei, but the oppressive feeling of impending doom kept her on her guard.
On the third day, Qi Mingyu returned from outside with a rare seriousness on his face. He looked at Zhou Shuwan and slowly said, "Wanwan, I may have to go to work starting tomorrow."
"Go to work?" Zhou Shuwan was stunned, her face full of surprise. "What are you going to do?"
Qi Mingyu sat down next to her and patiently explained, "Although I had retired from the military before, after coming to the Nanyang ship, I made meritorious contributions in several missions. I have two first-class merits, three second-class merits, and five third-class merits. These merits are enough to raise my rank by several levels."
He smiled, perhaps a little embarrassed to talk about his own achievements directly: "My rank before I retired was captain. But I wasn't interested in that before. Although Captain Shang and Captain Chen always wanted me to officially return to the military, they didn't force me."
"These are extraordinary times, so I proactively requested to return to the unit from Captain Chen. He has agreed and said he will hold an award ceremony for me another day, promoting me directly to lieutenant colonel."
"Lieutenant Colonel?" Zhou Shuwan was even more surprised.
It took her a long while to react: "Brother Yu, you..."
Qi Mingyu smiled gently and said, "Don't worry, Wanwan. The reason I left the army was because, faced with the choice between family and future, my only option was family. But now, we've been with the warship all along. Whether I joined the army or not, I could still be by your side, so it doesn't really matter."
He paused, his eyes hardening with unwavering resolve: "Besides, this way I can better protect you. I will absolutely not let anyone hurt you, hurt Mom and Dad, or Mu Mu."
His smile remained gentle, but his eyes were full of strength, like a reliable mountain that sheltered her from the wind and rain.
Zhou Shuwan was at a loss for words, her heart filled with complex emotions—gratitude, worry, and a few unspeakable feelings.
She didn't say anything in the end, but suddenly threw herself into his arms and hugged him tightly.
She wrapped her arms tightly around his waist, pressed her cheek against his firm chest, and felt his steady, powerful heartbeat.
Qi Mingyu gently hugged her back, resting his chin on the top of her head and gently stroking her back with both hands.
At that moment, they were like two shivering souls in the apocalypse, huddling together for warmth, using each other's body heat to dispel the surrounding cold and fear.
Qi Mingyu became noticeably busier as soon as he officially started his job.
He had previously worked in the fleet training new recruits, but this time, he was assigned the role of deputy commander of base defense.
He is responsible for the construction of the entire base's defense system, the deployment and training of guard troops, and the overall coordination of sentry post deployment and weapon and equipment allocation. Although he is a deputy, he is considered the core person in charge of the base's security.
Zhou Shuwan was clearly surprised again: "Isn't this position very important? Only the base commander's confidants can hold it. Captain Qin trusts you so much that he gave you such a high position right away."
Qi Mingyu then said earnestly, "I think it's mostly because of you. Captain Chen has always valued you highly, and if I were given a higher position, I could better protect you!"
His sudden desire to rejoin the team, though not explicitly stated, revealed his concern for Zhou Shuwan's safety.
Captain Chen thought for a while and then agreed.
Qi Mingyu never expected to give him such a crucial position!
The rest of the Zhou family were also very surprised when they learned that Qi Mingyu had been appointed as the deputy commander of the base's defense.
Although Zhou Jianghai and Zhong Tiyun felt that the job was very busy, they were happy that he was being given important responsibilities and repeatedly reminded him to take a break.
Only Mu Mu, upon hearing the news, showed no smile on her face. Instead, she frowned, her eyes filled with a barely perceptible wariness.
He lives with his parents now, so it's too easy for him to avoid their sight.
That evening, he went to the house next door.
He was dressed in a black short-sleeved shirt and trousers, with a tall and straight figure and a serious expression on his face that belied his age. His sharp eyes swept over the two people in the room.
Zhou Shuwan smiled and said, "Mumu, is there something you need?"
"Why did my brother-in-law suddenly rejoin the team? And even take on the position of deputy commander of the base's defense?"
Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu exchanged a glance.
Mu Mu's actions were actually within their expectations.
Mu Mu was easy to fool when she was with her parents, but as she grew up and matured, she became quite shrewd and not easily fooled!
It's already quite remarkable that he's managed to hold back until now!
Zhou Shuwan still wanted to keep it from him: "Mumu, we can't just sit around doing nothing. Besides, your brother-in-law is very capable. It would be a waste for him to just stay at home doing nothing all day. Moreover, Captain Chen admires him very much and has invited him to join him several times. He just didn't agree before..."
"Now that we're living in a half-sky fortress, we won't encounter any danger in the short term, so his re-enlistment at this time is a well-thought-out decision..."
To persuade Mu Mu, Zhou Shuwan practically had to use all her persuasive skills.
Mu Mu didn't answer. Instead, she walked straight up to them and said in a serious tone, "Do you think you can get rid of me like this?"
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority, and at first glance, he even bore a resemblance to Zhou Jianghai in his youth.
Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.
"Mu Mu, sit down and talk." Zhou Shuwan pulled over a chair, gesturing for him to sit down.
Mu Mu sat down as instructed, placing her hands on the table with her arms crossed, her expression still serious: "My brother-in-law's sudden return to the team, and his appointment to such an important position as the deputy commander of base defense, must not be a coincidence. Are you hiding something from me?"
Mu Mu was so easy to fool when she was a child!
Zhou Shuwan felt a pang of nostalgia for her silly younger brother from back then, but she sighed and recounted in detail how she discovered Lin Wei.
Mu Mu listened quietly, her brows furrowing deeper and deeper, her expression growing increasingly gloomy.
"So, that's why she moved in with us?"
“I think I might not have been her target at first,” Zhou Shuwan said truthfully. “At the time, her target was only Xiao Sheng, and later it became the two of us.”
Mu Mu gave a cold laugh and remained silent.
Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu exchanged a glance.
A brief silence fell over the room, the atmosphere somewhat heavy.
After a long while, he finally raised his head and looked at Qi Mingyu and Zhou Shuwan: "What are your current plans? Is your brother-in-law being appointed as the deputy commander to keep an eye on her?"