Chapter 216 Darling, ge will be back soon
"(F*ck) your uncle, Huang Kai! You're full of nonsense! Who knows if you're telling the truth or not."
Tian Yuan bit his lip. He couldn't believe it. He was terrified he'd be hauled back home before he could learn any news.
"He didn't lie to you. Leizi really got in touch with us."
Pan Ge stood two steps behind him. Tian Yuan froze, glanced up, spotted Pan Ge, and turned to run.
Pan Ge was an ex-commando with abilities similar to Pan Lei's. Tian Yuan's physical fitness was nowhere near Pan Ge's, therefore Pan Ge had no trouble handling him. He took a step forward and grasped Tian Yuan's arm. Huang Kai jumped out of the vehicle as soon as Tian Yuan showed his head.
Tian Yuan wanted to flee? No way!
Pan Ge gripped his shoulders.
"Tian Yuan, relax. Can you trust Second Brother if you can't trust Huang Kai? It's perfectly fine. Leizi is safe and sound, and rather lively to be honest. Second Brother won't send you back. Let’s wait for him to come back and then go home together."
Tian Yuan's eyes were filled with vigilance.
"Tian Yuan, if gege is lying to you, I’ll be struck by lightning."
Huang Kai vowed, pointing to the heavens. Tian Yuan was like a wounded wolf cub at the moment, believing no one. Pan Ge gave Tian Yuan a long stare. Pan Ge gave everyone the impression that he was in command of the situation. His gaze was very reassuring, and Tian Yuan couldn't help but believe him.
"Even if I die, I will not leave if there is no word of him. I'll look for him if you don't. I refuse to accept the conclusion that his whereabouts are unknown. I'll follow him if he's alive and hurt. I'll still follow him even if he's dead. I won't keep waiting foolishly."
"If he doesn't return today, I'll take you to Myanmar tomorrow to meet him face to face."
That was the nature of the couple's relationship. He lives, I live. He dies, I will accompany him. Don't brush him off with the excuse that Pan Lei's whereabouts are unknown. He won't even wait a day. He would never select the middle route between the two options of life or death.
Huang Kai was intimidated, so to speak. He had not expected Tian Yuan, who was always gentle and smiling, to utter such firm words of staying together in life and death.
Pan Ge exhaled a sigh. Meeting such a person in one's life is the greatest blessing. Leizi is really fortunate to have someone willing to accompany him in death.
As he pushed Tian Yuan into the car, he noticed Huang Kai's shocked expression.
"He’s better than you."
It had to be stated that Tian Yuan was far stronger than Huang Kai.
When they brought Tian Yuan back, the commandos stationed there had already left for Myanmar to assist Pan Lei. The military district's soldiers were likewise instructed to retreat.
When word reached the general headquarters that Pan Lei was safe and sound, the three elders of the Pan family breathed a sigh of relief and withdrew their forces.
Thousands of soldiers rushed to this small village, and those who didn't know why might have assumed it was a rebellion.
People passed through, and Pan Ge led Tian Yuan to the communication tent where Pan Lei was asking a question every ten minutes.
"Did you find my husband?"
Pan Ge and the others looked for Tian Yuan for two hours before finding him. Meanwhile, Pan Lei was hopping about in anxiety.
"How come thousands of people can't seem to find a single person? It’s not like he’s disguised. With his eyes on the top of his head[1] looking at the sky, he won't look carefully for pits and puddles."
Lin Mu and Zhang Hui looked everywhere but couldn't find Tian Yuan. They returned and bickered with Pan Lei on the walkie-talkie.
"He doesn't want you anymore. He must have run far away and eloped with a pretty boy."
"Your wife is the one who eloped with someone else! You have no idea how much love my hubby has for me. He has already penned the commitment to live and die together on my suicide note. He adores me, and his affection is unwavering. Why are you two talking to me?! Hurry up and find him for me."
Lin Mu pondered for a while.
"Leizi, do you think this is possible? I'm a doctor and I understand some psychology. This kind of living and dying together love is extreme. If he thinks you are dead, he will commit suicide..."
"Lin Mu! F*ck you! Can’t you hope for something better? If something happens to him, I'll fight with you!"
Pan Lei was incensed by this statement. His silly darling cannot possibly be that paranoid. He must wait another day and refrain from doing something dumb.
"It's not good that we haven't located him for such a long time."
"Will you stop scaring him?"
Pan Ge walked into the tent, and Lin Mu saw Tian Yuan who followed him in.
"Leizi, Leizi, your hubby is here, unscathed! Speak quickly!"
Everyone had finally let go of their worries, but this couple had tormented people far too cruelly. One went missing, and the other couldn't be found. They'd finally discovered both of them. Although it was across the line, it could be regarded as the couple’s reunion chat. They'd both been located and were safe, but please don't cause any more trouble. Nobody can stand it.
"Baby, baby, my sweetheart, please say something; call me ge, baby; be obedient, baby..."
Pan Lei clutched the walkie-talkie, wishing he could drill from one end and exit through the other. He wanted to hug his baby, kiss him, and hug him tightly and tell him: Ancestor, you have been found. You scared me to death.
Tian Yuan felt as if the strength that had supported him had vanished. The exhaustion and tension of the previous two days demanding his life had dissipated the instant he heard Pan Lei's voice.
He never shed a tear from receiving Pan Ge's call, to the military compound, to his escape to the airport, to his overnight stay in the woods. He was focused on getting over his shock and convincing himself that there was nothing to cry about. At worst, he'd follow Pan Lei, which may also be interpreted as sharing life and death.
But Tian Yuan couldn't take it any longer when he heard the agitated voice calling his name over the walkie-talkie.
He steadied himself by holding onto the table, his shoulders shook, and he cried in quiet, hiding from the people around him.
His tears streamed down his cheeks, but he bit his lower lip to avoid making a sound. His grievances, fears, and everything else were removed, therefore he cried. Cried sadly and pitifully, as one does when freed from anxiety.
Pan Lei, who was paying close attention, heard little sobs and sniffles over the walkie-talkie. He had heard everything. It was as though a knife was cutting through his heart. Every choking sound made his eyes sting.
"Please, baby, don't cry now. You can cry to me again so that I can coax you when I return. Aren't you ripping my heart out? Be obedient, eh? Don't cry, don't cry; ge is just fine. I lost my phone, so I couldn’t get in touch with you. Be good and wait for me with Second Brother. You are not allowed to go anywhere. Just wait for me there. Ge will be back soon. You’re breaking ge’s heart, baby. Please talk to ge."
Pan Lei rubbed his nose, his voice muffled. He could keep going even if a bullet punctured his skin or a dagger was thrust into his shoulder. The only thing he couldn't bear were the sobs of his beloved. It was like plucking his heart. Wouldn't allowing that kind of anguish to continue be fatal?
"Ge, ge, come back, ge. I can't wait any longer; I need you to return."
Tian Yuan was overcome with emotion. This was his lone wish, his only hope. Please return and let me look at you. I can't take it anymore; it's too difficult. This type of torture is too painful.
"Darling, ge will be back soon, darling. Don't worry! Wait for me; please wait for me. Be obedient, okay? Don't run away, don't cause any trouble. Be good and just wait for me there."
Tian Yuan nodded, desperately nodding.
"I'll wait for you. Come back early."
Pan Lei exhaled a deep breath of relief. His heart was on the verge of breaking, and now it was being repaired by his beloved. Tian Yuan finally calmed down after much persuasion. He nodded and agreed with everything Pan Lei said as he listened to his ramblings.
Don't forget to eat. OK, I'll remember it.
You haven't slept, have you? Are all of the commando tents still standing? Then take a nap in my tent. Yes, I will.
Stop sobbing, baby. We'll have a wonderful life when I return. Okay, got it.
I’ll do whatever you say. This period in the tent was the young couple’s lovey-dovey time.
Pan Ge and the others withdrew. Pan Ge stood outside the tent, lit a cigarette, and smoked it slowly.
"Leizi is so blessed."
Lin Mu paused for a second before laughing.
"Fortune favors fools. When he isn't causing trouble, this sonofab!tch pesters incessantly; he is arrogant and bossy, but as luck would have it, he ran into Tian Yuan, and things spiraled out of control. He actually met a man who is willing to live and die with him."
"Damn! When will I meet someone who is so dead-set on me? I’ll grab them and give them everything I’ve got. When they get together with me, I’ll be far gentler than Leizi. I shall let the kitchen cook for them and make them happy every day."
Zhang Hui flung his arms around, filled with admiration, envy, and hatred. He felt jealous in his heart after witnessing the pair go through a trial and emerge reborn. Was his Mr.Right a person with a poor sense of direction? Laozi turns thirty this year, but you’re still slowly stumbling around, nowhere near laozi’s side. I seriously doubt that you’re lost. How long will you make laozi wait?
Huang Kai stroked his hair without saying anything, instead taking a heavy suck of the cigarette and choked. Pan Ge gave him a sidelong glance but said nothing.
"Brother Hui, I've been meaning to ask you something. Why did you ask about Dr. Xiaji the last time we met for drinks? What gives?"
Zhang Hui was vague.
"I saw him once and thought he was interesting. That's all."
Pan Ge smiled.
"It wasn’t easy for the two of them to get to this point. It depends on the two people walking hand in hand and not backing down. They have always believed firmly that they will be together- together for a lifetime, which is why they have the current mutual support. Everyone thinks that Tian Yuan is spoiled by Leizi, and that Leizi dotes on him too much, but was it simple for Tian Yuan to change his mind? He was once a normal man, but his life was upended by a bandit, and the rest of his life was turned upside down. He also agreed after struggling quite a lot. They have been diligent in their efforts to improve the other party's life. They are really brave, and it is also a blessing for them to love each other in this way."
"Hey, if someone wants to walk hand in hand with me, it doesn't matter if they are a man or a woman, just fall in love and make everyone envy and hate you. Laozi, too, wishes to fall in love."
Lin Mu exclaimed that he was the only one without an ambiguous partner. Huang Kai stood silently listening, pondering about God knows what.
Oh our precious side CPs
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