1970s: Hot wife accompanies the army, cold-faced rough man is not easy to tease

Chapter 304: Three and a half hours remaining

The two leaders gave her instructions for a while before reluctantly letting Lu Youyou go and complete the formalities.

Before they knew it, Zhao Xiang had become quite skilled at writing "receipts." Since meeting Lu Youyou, recycling national treasures had almost become their daily business.

Some time ago, Song Heting, a well-known Chinese businessman in San Francisco, also donated a batch of antiques and cultural relics. It is said that the Song family and Lu Youyou are related.

Zhao Xiang never imagined that his hobby of donating national treasures could be so contagious. That's why they're family—they all have a heart devoted to the motherland!
After Lu Youyou finished signing, she was about to leave when Zhao Xiang noticed her several times on the way out.

"Comrade Zhao, is there anything else?"

Zhao Xiang hesitated for a while before finally asking, "Are you aware that a team from China has recently visited the United States?"

"Yes, I saw the newspaper."

Lu Youyou waited a few seconds and then fell silent again. She turned her head and saw that Zhao Xiang was still the same as before, not saying anything.

"What's wrong?" Lu Youyou asked with a smile, it was rare to see him like this after knowing him for so long.

After hesitating for a long time, Zhao Xiang swallowed his words and decided it was better not to say anything uncertain.

"It's nothing. Are you going back to school, Lu? I'll drive you."

"Thank you for your trouble." Lu Youyou didn't press further; if there was anything wrong, Zhao Xiang would definitely tell her directly.

"It's nothing, it's nothing, it's my duty."

Yesterday's dangerous moment really frightened them, so it's more reassuring to personally escort them back to school.

Zhao Xiang reached out to the gatekeeper to get the car keys, and after taking a couple of steps outside, he realized that Lu Youyou was standing still.

"Lu?"

Lu Youyou couldn't hear anything anymore; she completely ignored him and everything around her.

The hidden longing sprouted vines from every cell, quickly entangling her bones and flesh.

In that instant, her world consisted only of that familiar figure outside the gate.

Even from such a distance, she could still clearly see herself in his eyes, only her.

Lu Youyou subconsciously took two steps forward, and then her legs almost uncontrollably led her to run out the door.

Gu Qingye ran over at an even faster speed, opening his arms to let his beloved crash into his embrace.

He greedily inhaled the scent from his memory, and his heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally found its home at this moment.

Neither of them spoke; they both wanted to merge the other into their own bodies.

After a long while, Gu Qingye cupped Lu Youyou's face in his hands, very close to her. His eyes darted around intensely, and he had to use all his strength to restrain himself from what he wanted to do.

Lu Youyou, however, didn't wait. What was there to worry about on the other side of the ocean? She clung to him the next second.

Gu Qingye's pupils contracted instantly, the shackles in his heart crumbled in an instant, and he forced his mouth back down even harder.

Ten meters away, Zhao Xiang was stunned into place by the oncoming dog food.

He wasn't sure if Gu Qingye could come, and he didn't want Lu Youyou to be disappointed after having high hopes.

That's good now, no need to hesitate anymore, he probably won't be needed for the escort mission.

It's not easy for the young couple to see each other, so it's best not to disturb them.

Zhao Xiang returned to the gatehouse and put the car keys back exactly as they were.

"Comrade Zhao, are we not using the car anymore?"

"No need!"

The guard was also confused, so he could only shake his head and put the key away.

Outside the gate, the two of them went from being excited to calming down. Just like countless times before, Lu Youyou was the first to give in. Like a fish out of water, she could only bury her face in Gu Qingye's chest and gasp for breath.

A deep laugh traveled through her chest and into her ears, making them feel hotter and hotter.

"How did you come?"

"Are you ok?"

The two spoke at the same time, and then laughed at the same time. Lu Youyou quickly remembered Zhao Xiang's stammering earlier and came to her senses.

"Did you come with the delegation?"

"Ah."

Lu Youyou was taken aback. Wasn't this a delegation visit? Why was Gu Qingye here too...?

"You're in charge of security?"

"Correct."

Gu Qingye was not at liberty to elaborate on the specifics and could only offer a brief answer.

Lu Youyou quickly looked up, unable to believe that he would skip work: "You... sneaked out?"

"Of course not." Gu Qingye smiled and took the hand around his waist, their fingers intertwined. "I'll take you back to school, we can talk on the way."

A black sedan was parked by the roadside. Lu Youyou glanced at the license plate and realized it seemed to be the embassy's car.

After getting in the car, Gu Qingye still held her hand, not letting go even when shifting gears.

How long can you stay?

"Three and a half hours."

So fast?
Lu Youyou paused for a moment, realizing that the surprise would disappear in three and a half hours, and the sudden joy inevitably faded a bit.

"The leadership knew you were in California and inquired with embassy staff, learning that you had encountered danger yesterday..."

Gu Qingye suddenly stopped talking, and Lu Youyou felt her hand being held even tighter.

"It's alright, the crime scene is still some distance away from me."

Gu Qingye gently stroked the gauze on her hand with his thumb, as if to soothe his own heart.

He stopped breathing when he heard the news last night.

At that moment, he almost lost control of himself. Even though he knew that Lu Youyou was safe and sound, he still wanted to come and see for himself.

However, due to his duty, he could not mention it, and even had to restrain himself from thinking about it or being distracted.

He never expected that the top leader would ask about Lu Youyou, and even generously give him four hours of leave.

It took 30 minutes to get here, so every remaining minute and second is precious.

Lu Youyou seemed to see a countdown hanging in the air. It was 3:30 just now, but now it had become 3:10.

She naturally turned to the side, her gaze tracing Gu Qingye's features inch by inch: his jaw, his Adam's apple, and then his collarbone, chest, and waist hidden beneath his collar...

"Don't look at me like that." Gu Qingye's voice was a little hoarse.

A simple glance is enough to stir his nerves; this was true before, and it's even more so now.

Lu Youyou smiled gently: "Why not look? The time is so short, I need to look more carefully so that I can recall it slowly later."

Gu Qingye felt like his throat was on fire. He wanted to say something, but being able to meet was already an unexpected joy. Before the afternoon, he wasn't even sure if he would have the chance to spend four hours together.

His silence continued all the way down to the dormitory building.

"We still have time, shall we go up and take a look?" Lu Youyou invited with a smile.

Actually, she was also reluctant to part with it, not even for a second.

He calmly went upstairs, his hand opening the door without trembling, but the moment he pushed the door open, the surrounding temperature suddenly boiled over.

There was no one in the room. Finally, I didn't have to endure it anymore.

Gu Qingye bent down and picked the person up: "Which room?"

Lu Youyou pointed to the left, and the next second she was taken away from breathing.

By the time she came to her senses, there was hardly any barrier between them left. The warmth from his fingertips spread outwards, as if checking whether she was truly unharmed.

"long……"

Her eyes, as bright as stars, were veiled by mist, yet they were even more captivating than usual.