A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

"Don't even think about going back the way you came. If you dare to retreat, I'll drag you back."

Lu Weidong spoke casually, a slight smile playing on his lips, but his eyes were unusually sharp.

Ye Wenxi could hardly believe her ears.

"What did you say??"

"Lu Weidong! You..."

She was so angry that she couldn't even finish her sentence, and she turned and walked down the mountain.

She had only taken two steps when she heard hurried footsteps behind her. The next second, she was suddenly lifted up and hoisted onto someone's shoulder.

"ah--!"

Lu Weidong carried her up a few steps before putting her down.

Ye Wenxi was truly enraged, clenching her fists and pounding his chest several times: "What's wrong with you today? I'm not as physically fit as you! I'm not your soldier, why are you forcing me into training like this!..."

Ye Wenxi yelled a bunch of things, angrily punching him as she spoke.

"I'm serious." Lu Weidong grabbed her wrist, staring intently at her. "If you dare to back down even once, I'll carry you back here again."

After saying that, Lu Weidong just looked at her and slowly took two steps back.

He stared into Ye Wenxi's eyes, his gaze deep and resolute, his tone firm:

"Wenxi, look at me, follow me."

As soon as he finished speaking, he actually turned around and strode up the mountain, leaving her alone there.

Ye Wenxi stood there, stunned, watching his resolute figure heading upwards, refusing to turn back.

She suddenly realized that Lu Weidong might not have brought her out today simply for physical exercise.

Just then, another cold, harsh reminder came from ahead:

"There are wolves in the mountains, don't stray too far from me."

Ye Wenxi's eyes widened instantly, and she was startled.

Not feeling tired or out of breath, he hurriedly chased after them.

For the rest of the journey, Ye Wenxi remained sullen and silent. Lu Weidong would occasionally slow down to stay by her side. When she was so tired that she was leaning on her knees and panting heavily, he didn't urge her on but just stood quietly by her side and waited.

As long as she doesn't look back, doesn't give up, and keeps moving up step by step, he will quietly stay with her.

Two hours later, the two finally reached the top of the mountain.

The afternoon sun was already setting in the west, its golden-red light spreading across the entire mountain forest. In April, the northeastern mountains still had a touch of pale yellow, with new grass just sprouting and trees pulling out tender branches, a layer of light green carpeting the rolling slopes.

The distant villages, fields, and military barracks appear as small patches, and the highway winds into the distance like a thin ribbon.

"There's only one way down the mountain. Just hang in there a little longer, and it'll be fine."

Ye Wenxi gazed at the golden-red sunset on the horizon, remained silent for a moment, and then spoke softly and slowly: "Lu Weidong, it's all thanks to you."

"I've been encouraging you the whole time," Lu Weidong said with a smile.

"Ugh... I'm so angry I could explode!" Ye Wenxi glared at him, her cheeks bulging from clenching her teeth.

"Even anger has its own strength," Lu Weidong said with a smile, reaching out to ruffle her hair.

She pretended to chase after him and hit him, but as soon as she lunged forward, Lu Weidong reached out and pulled her into his arms tightly.

He held her, his chin resting on her hair, his voice deep and incredibly warm:

"Wenxi, there's only one path. Don't look back, and don't overthink things. Trust me, I'll walk with you to the end."

Ye Wenxi suddenly felt a lump in her throat and gently buried her face in Lu Weidong's chest.

The warmth of his chest and the steady strength in his words spread through her body like a warm current, soothing her fatigue and confusion from the journey.

Ye Wenxi didn't say anything, but gently nodded against his warm chest.

She reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist, holding him tightly.

Two more hours passed before the two finally came down the mountain path. Almost as soon as they reached the bottom, Lu Weidong squatted down in front of her and patted him on the shoulder.

"Come up."

Ye Wenxi pouted, unable to suppress her smile, and gave a mocking hum. She leaped forward and jumped onto his back, Lu Weidong bounced a couple of times, and then steadily supported her.

Ye Wenxi lay on his broad shoulders, her legs swinging on his sides.

"Wei Dong..."

"Um?"

"I love you," Ye Wenxi whispered, resting her head on his shoulder.

Lu Weidong paused, a smile curving his lips, but he didn't turn around. He supported her with his right hand, and with his left, he grasped her hand that was wrapped around his neck, lifted it up, and kissed the back of her hand.

"How much do you love me?" He carried her on his back and continued walking forward, his steps steady.

"I love it to death. I love it so much. I love it so much." Ye Wenxi buried her face in his neck, her voice muffled, as if she were talking to herself.

Lu Weidong chuckled softly and said gently, "I love you more."

"Hmph! Trying to compete with me again." Ye Wenxi shook her leg hard on his back.

"If you tell me your secret, I'll believe you love me even more," Lu Weidong said, his tone slightly provocative.

Ye Wenxi remained silent for two seconds, then leaned on his shoulder without moving.

"I am not that Ye Wenxi."

Lu Weidong's pupils contracted sharply, and his feet planted firmly on the ground. His heart pounded in his chest like a drum, and he waited for Ye Wenxi to say what she would say next.

But she got stuck there and stopped talking.

Lu Weidong's throat tightened, and his mind was in turmoil. He had long guessed that Ye Wenxi was unusual and might even be an "extraterrestrial visitor".

But...when did it start? And who was it that night they had their first time?

The muscles in his back were taut, and Ye Wenxi could feel the stiffness in his limbs.

"From when?" he asked nervously.

"From...that first night," Ye Wenxi said softly.

Ye Wenxi felt his muscles relax, as if he had let out a long breath.

She lurched forward and turned to look at his face.

"Is this what you're most concerned about?" Her voice held a hint of disbelief.

"Ahem..." Lu Weidong cleared his throat awkwardly, his ears turning bright red. "I guessed you weren't."

"I knew you guessed it." Ye Wenxi buried her face back down.

"That doesn't count." Lu Weidong lifted her up and bounced her up a bit. "You know that, and I know that too, it doesn't count as telling me. Tell me more."

"Hmph! That's all." Ye Wenxi snorted arrogantly.

Lu Weidong smiled and didn't press further. Ye Wenxi's natural revelation today was already a pleasant surprise for him, and he believed that the rest would gradually become common knowledge as well.

After a while, Lu Weidong slowly said, "Why did you suddenly decide to say it?"

After hearing this, Ye Wenxi leaned on his shoulder, tilted her head, and looked up at the sky.

"Didn't you say it to prove I love you? So I said it. How about that, does that prove it?" Ye Wenxi tilted her head and looked at him with a grin.

Lu Weidong stopped again. He turned to look at her and squatted down as if to put her down.

"What? I'm not getting down, my feet hurt." Ye Wenxi clung to her even tighter.

"I really want to kiss you so hard I could die." Lu Weidong stood up again.

Ye Wenxi leaned on his shoulder, laughing so hard her shoulders shook, her heart tingling with sweetness.

"Then...when was it from the first night?" Lu Weidong then walked forward and asked.

"Pfft—!" Ye Wenxi burst out laughing, leaning on his shoulder, her shoulders shaking with laughter.

"Lu Weidong! Are you sure you don't go that far?" Ye Wenxi laughed until she was breathless. "From the very beginning!...Are you relieved now?"

Lu Weidong closed his eyes, a relaxed smile playing on his lips; he was truly at ease. He carried her forward, his steps much lighter than before.

Ye Wenxi stopped making a fuss, lay on his back, and buried her face in the crook of his neck.

Lu Weidong: "Are you really a vixen?"

Ye Wenxi: "Go to hell, I'm a human being."

Lu Weidong: "Who is it?"

Ye Wenxi: "Like you, I am a successor of socialism, born under the red flag and raised in the spring breeze."

"Hahahaha..."

This time, Lu Weidong was genuinely laughing.