After a quick shower, Ye Fei and Liu Junyi dressed themselves swiftly. Liu Junyi asked him to open the window to let the air circulate and clear the room's lingering scent. She then tidied up the bed, replacing the disheveled sheets with fresh ones before sitting with Ye Fei on the sofa.
"Can we talk business now?" Liu Junyi asked softly, leaning into Ye Fei. Her gaze was tender, filled with affection and a hint of sweetness.
Ye Fei, charmed by her look, couldn't help but lower his head and plant a kiss on her lips, seemingly ignoring her question.
After indulging him for a while, Liu Junyi gently pushed him away, rolling her eyes playfully. "I want to discuss serious matters, and here you are being naughty again. Haven't you kissed me enough?"
Ye Fei grinned. "Even a lifetime wouldn't be enough. Now, what business do you want to talk about?"
Despite rolling her eyes again, Liu Junyi felt her heart warm with his affection. She nestled deeper into his arms and asked, "It's about that plan you mentioned earlier. I'm ready now. Can you tell me about it?"
Ye Fei smirked. "That's because you used your internal energy to heal quickly. I'm talking about after you're fully recovered." He looked into her eyes, then asked, "Besides, don't you want to spend more time with me?"
Liu Junyi's eyes momentarily clouded with confusion. She replied softly, "Of course I do, but if we delay too long, we might get punished, and it could affect others too. But even after the mission, we won't have to part. You can still come to the barracks and visit me, right?"
This was exactly what Ye Fei wanted to hear. Although he was confident that he could win her heart, her long-standing relationship with Yu Wuxia made it difficult for her to make a clear decision. Now, hearing her suggest that he could still visit her after the mission, he was overjoyed. So, he decided to stop delaying and explained his plan.
"My idea is simple. Since someone has been leaking our routes to the enemy, we'll use that to our advantage and feed them false information next time."
Liu Junyi looked intrigued. "What do you mean?"
"It's straightforward," Ye Fei said, drawing a few lines on the table with his finger. "During our next operation, we'll report a route to the higher-ups, but we'll take a slightly different one. The enemy, believing they have the correct information, will likely ambush us on either side of the reported path."
Ye Fei continued, drawing another line outside the others. "We'll split into two groups, and while the enemy is waiting in ambush, we'll surround them from outside. You can lead the charge, suppressing them with firepower, and I'll attack. Even if they have ten times our numbers, I'm confident I can stop them all."
Liu Junyi listened intently, captivated by his confidence. Her admiration for him deepened, and she couldn't help but wrap her arms around his neck, whispering, "Xiaoman, kiss me."
Surprised by her sudden request, but more than willing, Ye Fei leaned down and kissed her again. This time, Liu Junyi responded even more passionately, letting her tongue dance with his as they embraced.
After a long, lingering kiss, they finally separated. Liu Junyi, still nestled in his arms, murmured, "Xiaoman, I've just realized how much you've grown."
Ye Fei smiled mischievously. "You only realized that now? Were you dreaming last night?"
Blushing, Liu Junyi playfully scolded him. "You know what I mean. You're such a tease."
Ye Fei laughed heartily, enjoying the lighthearted moment.
"Do you think, even if we weren't involved like this, she'd ever leave me?" Ye Fei asked.
Liu Junyi thought for a moment, then smiled. "You're right. She's been attached to you since childhood. If you weren't around, she wouldn't know what to do with herself."
Ye Fei nodded. "Exactly. Besides, if something this good benefits us, why wouldn't I want to share it with the people closest to me?"
Liu Junyi paused, then suddenly laughed. "Do you want to share it with my second sister too? Should I help?"
"Really? You'd help me?" Ye Fei blurted out, excitement clear on his face.
Liu Junyi's eyes widened, shocked by his response. "Ah?" She stared at him in disbelief.
Realizing what he had said, Ye Fei quickly backtracked. "No, no, I was joking!"
Liu Junyi burst out laughing. "You really are bold! What do you think your mother would say if she knew about this?"
Ye Fei's expression turned serious. "Please, Aunt Junyi, don't tell my mother. I wouldn't know how to face her."
Liu Junyi teased, "Where's all that confidence from earlier? Be honest, do you really have this idea?"
Ye Fei hesitated but then nodded. "Yes. Will you help me?"
Liu Junyi chuckled. "You're brave. My second sister is the most conservative of us. Winning her over won't be easy."
Ye Fei was overjoyed. Having Liu Junyi on his side was a significant advantage. He couldn't contain his excitement. "Thank you, Junyi!"
Liu Junyi smiled, enjoying his enthusiasm. "Just don't forget to thank me properly when the time comes."
Ye Fei grinned. "I'll pledge myself to you entirely. I won't regret it, even if it costs me my life!"
Liu Junyi teased back, "More like, don't let me die under your... efforts."
They both laughed. Ye Fei felt a deep sense of gratitude and happiness, knowing that his dreams, once thought impossible, now seemed wi
thin reach.
Just as they were reveling in their happiness, a sharp voice from outside interrupted. "Report!"