After leaving the Changlin Factory, Lin Chuan felt a blast of hot wind on his face.

Outside on the street, tents were being set up one after another, and barbecue stalls were already out. Many stall owners were busy claiming their spots.

No one dared to mess with Zhao Zhonghai's spot.

"Zhao Ge, you've started setting up the stall already?" Lin Chuan asked with a smile.

"Yeah," Zhao Zhonghai nodded. He put down what he was doing, wiped his wet hands on his apron, then handed Lin Chuan a cigarette and said, "You've been quite busy lately, always popping in and out like a phantom."

"I'm not as busy as you are," Lin Chuan bantered.

"I need to talk to you about something," Zhao Zhonghai started.

"What is it?" Lin Chuan asked.

"I might be leaving Jiangbei City soon," Zhao Zhonghai said.

"Why?" Lin Chuan frowned.

"The organization has called me back," Zhao Zhonghai said solemnly, "That's why I have to return."

"That's good news," Lin Chuan was taken aback, "Why so somber?"

"This time I go, I'm afraid it might be a one-way trip," Zhao Zhonghai revealed.

"Why?" Lin Chuan pressed.

"I'm going back because the border is unstable," Zhao Zhonghai took a deep puff of his cigarette and then said, "It's said that there's a rebellion within Thailand, and the Wa State is starting to take the opportunity to expand its territory. Thus, the organization has ordered me to quickly rejoin the troops and prepare for a border conflict."

"My God," Lin Chuan took a deep breath, "Why is this happening!"

"I don't know." Zhao Zhonghai shook his head, then smiled, "Lin Chuan, don't worry about me. Dying on the battlefield is a soldier's fate. If a soldier can't die there but instead dies in a peaceful city, that would be the greatest tragedy."

"What about Goudan when you're gone?" Lin Chuan pressed on.

"That's exactly the matter I need to entrust to you," Zhao Zhonghai spoke seriously, "I'm afraid I might not come back, so I'd like to entrust Goudan to you. I believe you will agree to this."

"Zhao Ge, you can tell the organization that your health won't allow it," Lin Chuan hurriedly said, "If not, I will get someone to issue a disability certificate from the hospital for you, so you don't have to go to the battlefield at all."

"No, that's an insult to a soldier," Zhao Zhonghai shook his head, "Being able to rejoin the troops is my honor. It means the superiors and the organization haven't forgotten me. I must go back. I must return to the organization."

"Alright," Lin Chuan nodded, understanding Zhao Zhonghai's fervor for the military and that almost religious zeal. Zhao Zhonghai felt so and wasn't he the same? Lin Chuan looked seriously at Zhao Zhonghai and said, "Zhao Ge, leave Goudan with me. I will surely take good care of him."

"Thank you," Zhao Zhonghai nodded.

"When are you leaving?" Lin Chuan asked.

"In ten days," Zhao Zhonghai replied, "When I return, I'll have to go through a month of physical conditioning training before entering the battlefield."

"Okay," Lin Chuan nodded, "Before you leave, I'll bring the brothers to see you off."

"Thanks, brother," Zhao Zhonghai extended his fist.

Lin Chuan bumped fists with him, a promise between men, and a heartfelt exchange between them.

Learning that Zhao Zhonghai was leaving made Lin Chuan feel heavy-hearted and added to his emotional burden.

Transportation market.

Zhou Rui's light was still on.

This girl had thrown herself completely into her work recently. Ever since she was harshly rejected by Lin Chuan last time, Zhou Rui had partly given up. She hadn't expected that her sincere efforts to win over Lin Chuan would be unsuccessful. And despite her multiple close encounters with Fang Zicheng, Lin Chuan showed no concern, leading Zhou Rui to lose hope completely.

"Xiao Rui, you... aren't going home yet?" Lin Chuan suddenly pushed open the door to Zhou Rui's office.

Zhou Rui was startled, and when she looked up and saw it was Lin Chuan.

Upon seeing Lin Chuan, Zhou Rui's face immediately darkened, and she looked visibly upset. All of her pent-up grievances and anger exploded at that moment. Tears also began to flow down her face.

Seeing this, Lin Chuan quickly approached, "What's wrong? Who has bullied you?"

Zhou Rui put down her work and started sobbing uncontrollably on her desk.

Indeed, being rejected after confessing, and then being ignored for days, no matter what she tried, she couldn't catch his attention. No wonder all the repressed grievances and pain burst forth the moment Lin Chuan came to visit her.

"Xiao Rui, what... what happened to you?" Lin Chuan asked anxiously, "Tell me, who bullied you, I'll beat him up for you."

"You, it's you who bullied me," Zhou Rui cried as she spoke.

Lin Chuan was dumbfounded.

At this moment, Zhou Rui suddenly hugged Lin Chuan, and her little fists fell on his back.

Lin Chuan could only hold Zhou Rui, softly comforting her.

Ten minutes later, Zhou Rui's crying had completely subsided, yet the two of them still embraced in this ambiguous posture. With tears in her eyes, Zhou Rui said, "Lin Chuan, I thought you would never come to see me again."

"How could that be," Lin Chuan smiled, "How could I bear not to?"

"Aren't you completely infatuated with Tang Yumeng? How could you not bear to leave me!" Zhou Rui huffed lightly.

"What should I do, then?" Lin Chuan said with a wry smile.

"You've only known Tang Yumeng for a short time; we've known each other for many years," Zhou Rui said. "We know everything about each other, but what about you? To this day, you know nothing about Tang Yumeng's family background, nor what she used to do..."

"To love someone is just to love the person herself, that's enough. What family she's from, what background she has, it has nothing to do with me," Lin Chuan laughed. "Since I've chosen her, then I should embrace everything about her past."

Zhou Rui pouted, unwilling to admit defeat.

Lin Chuan turned and sat down on the sofa beside him and Zhou Rui quickly followed, boldly sitting on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck, and asked, "Tell me, in what way am I inferior to Tang Yumeng? Is it because I'm not as pretty, or is it because my chest isn't as big or my butt isn't as perky as hers?"

Lin Chuan was stunned. To talk about their appearance, both had their own merits.

Tang Yumeng was an intellectual beauty, a typical office lady; while Zhou Rui was the girl-next-door type, a typical sporty girl. The two were incomparable. If he really had to compare, Tang Yumeng's figure was slightly superior to Zhou Rui's. Lin Chuan remembered Tang Yumeng's body proportions very clearly, which could absolutely make any man's blood race; probably many wealthy bachelors would be willing to spend all their fortunes to marry her.

Zhou Rui was the girl-next-door type, and regular exercise kept her figure lean and upright. Her breasts might not be as voluptuous as Tang Yumeng's, but her buttocks were very perky. Her entire figure was well-proportioned. She could definitely be considered a top-notch beauty.

At this moment, Zhou Rui lifted her shirt, revealing her proud and full chest.

Her white cotton bra tightly enveloped two impressive features, beautiful and captivating, enough to make anyone salivate.

Dressed in clothes, one would never imagine that such a petite Zhou Rui could conceal such surging and impressive weapons beneath them. Even Lin Chuan was somewhat surprised. This was the first time he was seeing Zhou Rui's chest so directly and up close.

"Xiao Rui, you…" Lin Chuan was starting to lose control, he felt a certain part of his body begin to change.

Whoosh...

Zhou Rui took off her cotton T-shirt, then said, "I know men are sensuous creatures, interested in a woman's face, chest, and buttocks. Now, let's see whether my figure is better or Tang Yumeng's."

As she spoke, Zhou Rui even took off her skirt.

The underwear set was white cotton as well, and inside the bra there was no sponge padding, just a simple layer of cotton fabric. Although this kind of bra did not make the breasts appear larger, it was very comfortable and healthy to wear. These simple, cotton-fabric bras are becoming a trend, while bras with sponge padding are exiting the market because they can have an effect on women's breast health with long-term use.

The moment Zhou Rui slid off her skirt, Lin Chuan was hit with a visual shock.

Zhou Rui's figure was virtually on par with Tang Yumeng's. Seeing her today, there was a feeling that neither was inferior to the other. Zhou Rui stood with her hands on her waist, intentionally twisting her hips lightly.

Sss...

Lin Chuan took a deep breath, this was a seduction, and even more a temptation.

"How about it? Is my figure good?" Zhou Rui's face had turned completely red. To win over Lin Chuan, to protect her love, Zhou Rui was going all out. She was using the method she hated the most but found to be the most direct and effective to get Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan took another deep breath, quickly trying to calm the tumultuous thoughts and ideas inside his heart.

"Good, very good," Lin Chuan nodded.

Zhou Rui's face shone with triumph. She lightly played with her hair with her right hand and then sat herself down on Lin Chuan, her arms wrapped around him, deliberately pressing her proud chest close to Lin Chuan's face, and with a smile, she asked, "Do you want it?"

"You little minx, don't do this!" Lin Chuan quickly steadied Zhou Rui's shoulders, refusing her further advances. If she came any closer, he feared his face would be buried in her bosom.

"I want to," Zhou Rui said stubbornly.

Zhou Rui's skin was clean like jade, fair, and lustrous, skin that only sporty girls have.

Lin Chuan closed his eyes, but the gentle fragrance from the young girl was enough to keep his wild thoughts from stopping. He took a deep breath, and he was nearly intoxicated. Zhou Rui held Lin Chuan's face and then kissed him.

In that moment, Lin Chuan seemed to have also found a breakthrough. He immediately took Zhou Rui's tender tongue into his mouth, frantically savoring her sweet saliva.

The two embraced each other and kissed passionately.

Originally, Zhou Rui just wanted to stimulate Lin Chuan, to make him 'come back to his senses'. Yet, accidentally, she fell into a trap of her own making. She felt weak, kissed by Lin Chuan until she was almost burning up, she had an obsession and desire, she wanted to become Lin Chuan's woman.

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