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

"Commander Chen, when will Wei Dong be back?"

"I'm thinking about roughly when to start preparing for the wedding..."

After saying that, Ye Wenxi immediately added something to make amends, her head slightly lowered.

"It's okay if it's inconvenient to say...no rush..." Ye Wenxi's voice trailed off at the end.

Chen Yuanchuan smiled understandingly and gently:

"Xiao Ye, I'm sorry to say that you had to endure some hardship in this mission."

"We've just gotten married, and I'm already separating you two."

"However, the situation is indeed special."

"You can rest assured about one thing: Wei Dong's mission this time will only take a few days."

"I'll be back soon."

Ye Wenxi smiled and thanked the couple for their understanding, then bid them farewell and returned home.

It was already past 8 p.m.

In those days, there were few leisure activities. After dinner, people would usually stay home, read books, chat, and then go to bed early.

There were hardly any people on the road leading from the family compound to their residence.

Ye Wenxi walked along the quiet road and shivered.

She looked up at the scattered lights in the distance and murmured, "It's getting colder..."

A cool breeze crept into her collar as she hurried home.

In just a few minutes, we arrived at our doorstep.

Pushing open the door, I was greeted by a somewhat unfamiliar living room.

The room was somewhat dim, with only a chandelier in the center of the living room. Beyond the light, there was the deep darkness of night and the coolness seeping through the window.

Ye Wenxi returned to her bedroom, took off her coat, and prepared to hang it in the closet.

Her eyes caught sight of Lu Weidong's clothes hanging inside; it was the jacket he wore when she accompanied him to buy malt candy that day.

Ye Wenxi subconsciously raised her hand and couldn't help but touch the collar that still carried his scent.

It was as if I could see his bright smiling face standing in the autumn sun, and his gentle gaze looking at me.

Ye Wenxi smiled inexplicably again.

But then, a profound sadness and emptiness enveloped her heart.

"Damn it..." Ye Wenxi cursed to himself in his heart.

She was moved.

Unable to control herself, she fell into Lu Weidong's trap.

But thinking about the possible negative outcome and the uncertain future, Ye Wenxi felt a sharp pain in her chest.

Wiping away the moisture from the corners of her eyes, Ye Wenxi took a deep breath, and the tightness in her chest eased a little.

She took out the thick loungewear that Li Shufen had given her and put it on; the soft woolen material kept her warm in the night.

Ye Wenxi plans to fill her time completely, leaving no time for her to overthink.

I need to retake my high school diploma exam in January, and then I'll be preparing for next year's college entrance exam in July.

In the meantime, she also had to establish ways to make money through graphic design and fashion design, which kept her very busy.

She opened the drawer, took out her review materials, and quickly immersed herself in studying.

......

Meanwhile, at the border command camp 100 kilometers away.

Lu Weidong gathered the company commanders and discussed the arrangements for the operation.

"According to reports from forward reconnaissance soldiers, foreign illegal elements are entrenched in the western mountains and forests, carrying weapons such as semi-automatic rifles and grenades, and are suspected of having local armed backgrounds."

"They have been frequently loitering and probing the border for the past three days, seemingly with the intention of crossing the border and infiltrating."

Lu Weidong pointed his finger at the red circle marked on the battle map.

He glanced at the group of officers in front of him, his gaze cold.

"Company Commander, you will lead the reconnaissance platoon to covertly infiltrate the flank of the target area at 2:00 AM tonight, ascertain the distribution of enemy fire positions and personnel rotation patterns, and maintain complete radio silence throughout the process. Anyone who is exposed will be dealt with according to military law."

The company commander stood at attention: "Yes, sir!"

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Weidong had already turned to the second company commander, speaking so quickly that he gave no one any room for hesitation.

"Second Company, immediately construct three lines of defense on our side of the border and lay tripwire warning mines. Once illegal elements are discovered crossing the border, open fire to intercept them without requesting permission."

One of the deputy battalion commanders hesitated before speaking, "Battalion Commander Lu, the enemy is armed. Are our forces somewhat outnumbered? Should we request reinforcements from higher command?"

Lu Weidong raised an eyebrow slightly, his eyes showing no emotion, and simply uttered a sentence.

"The window of opportunity is fleeting. By the time reinforcements arrive, the defenses will have already collapsed. Follow orders. I will take full responsibility for any problems that arise."

Under the incandescent lights in the camp, the coldness in his eyes and brows was reflected, filling the room with a chilling atmosphere.

......

After the operational meeting, Lu Weidong did not stay behind to oversee the situation, but personally led the communications soldiers to the Second Company's position to survey and deploy defenses.

The night was as dark as ink, and the mountain wind carried a chill that seeped into the bones.

Just as we reached the first cordon, a dark figure suddenly darted out from the bushes on the right.

The other party raised his hand and pulled the trigger. The communications soldier cried out and rushed over, but was pushed away by Lu Weidong.

He dodged to the side, but the bullet still grazed his right arm, tearing the flesh outwards, and blood instantly soaked through his camouflage sleeve.

Despite the excruciating pain, Lu Weidong didn't even flinch. He pulled out his pistol and fired several shots, and the dark figure fell to the ground.

"Battalion Commander!" The Second Company Commander rushed forward.

"Check the surrounding area!" Lu Weidong pressed his wound. "Strengthen security at all positions. Proceed according to plan!"

He forced himself to finish inspecting all the fortifications and confirm that the defenses were secure before being half-supported back to the camp's medical room.

A military doctor in a green uniform came over carrying a heavy medical kit.

She pressed Lu Weidong down onto the examination chair.

"Take it off," the medic said crisply.

Lu Weidong took off his clothes, revealing his strong physique.

The two medics who were helping out were blushing and their hearts were pounding.

Most of the men in the army are tall and handsome, but one in tens of thousands of men can't find someone as good-looking as Lu Weidong.

While busy handing tweezers and disinfectant cotton to the military doctor, she couldn't help but steal glances at Lu Weidong's sharp profile and body.

The military doctor frowned as he looked at his injuries.

"Lu Weidong, what's wrong with you? Did you go to the front lines again?"

"The bullet grazed it; if it had been just half an inch off, it would have been a serious injury."

The moment the iodine-soaked cotton ball touched the wound, Lu Weidong's arm tensed up abruptly, his knuckles turning white from gripping so tightly.

Lu Weidong merely frowned slightly, his face remaining expressionless.

"Bear with it." The medic's voice was calm and even.

She worked swiftly, disinfecting, cleaning, and suturing in one go.

After the stitches were completed, the military doctor wrapped the wound with layers of gauze and finally tied a tight knot.

"Change the dressing every three days, and strictly avoid putting any strain on your right arm for a week. If you dare to disobey the doctor's orders and cause any more trouble, I will report directly to the regimental headquarters and suspend your command."

"Thanks, Dr. Ding."

Lu Weidong put on his clothes, turned around and gave the military doctor a brief thanks, grabbed his military cap and buttoned it up, then turned and walked out.

The military doctor took off her mask, revealing a clean and clear face. She tidied up the used equipment, her eyes calm and undisturbed.

Her temperament is different from that of ordinary women who live a domestic life; she has a sharp and capable air that comes from hardship.

"Dr. Ding, have you heard?"

"What?"

"It seems Battalion Commander Lu got married."

"Oh..." Ding Jiahe responded indifferently.

"Sigh... I never thought he could actually get married. He used to look down on everyone."

"I've heard some things about it...like his wife..."

The two medics lowered their voices and began discussing Battalion Commander Lu's private affairs.

"Oh, this is so heartbreaking."

"I never expected that my wife would get such a good deal for nothing."

"Dr. Ding, I think you and Battalion Commander Lu are a perfect match. Battalion Commander Lu deserves an outstanding woman like you."

"Yes, yes, yes, our Dr. Ding is not only beautiful, but her professional skills are second to none among our teachers."

"Dr. Ding, what do you think of Battalion Commander Lu?"

The Dr. Ding they were referring to was a military doctor sent by the division's directly subordinate field hospital to support the front lines.

At the same time, she also had an unknown identity in the world of military-themed melodramatic novels of this era.

She is the female lead in the original novel, Lu Weidong's official love interest—Ding Jiahe.