Top Soldier Pursued by a Beauty

Zhao Dong was quiet, but he glanced a few more times at Li Xiaoran's back, feeling that something was odd...

Now that the dead snake was completely burned away, Gu Moning visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

The Gu Family's ancestral home had been renovated by Gu Qihui, so the interior had modern furnishings. It was all quite clean and tidy. There were floor tiles, chandeliers, a television, a refrigerator—everything one could need. It just lacked a human touch.

The two returned to the small central building, which was also quite clean.

Zhao Dong rubbed his nose and chuckled. "Your place is nice and clean. If worst comes to worst, we could even spend the night here."

Gu Moning's pretty face immediately flushed crimson. She shot Zhao Dong an annoyed look, speaking with a mix of shyness and embarrassment, "What are you thinking? How could... a man and a woman, all alone, stay here overnight? We should go back later."

Zhao Dong smiled. "So what if it's just a man and a woman? There are plenty of guest rooms."

"No... I'd be scared to sleep by myself!"

Zhao Dong, wanting to dispel the gloom that had settled over them, teased, "Then sleep with me."

"You... you're a pervert!"

A flush of embarrassed anger appeared on Gu Moning's beautiful face as she glared at Zhao Dong.

Zhao Dong laughed heartily, but his heart fluttered. He had to admit, this girl was stunning.

They tidied up the living room a bit more, just as Li Xiaoran walked in from outside carrying several dishes.

The dishes looked and smelled wonderful: stir-fried pork with peppers, pork belly with preserved greens, and braised free-range chicken...

Gu Moning and Zhao Dong were hungry, and their stomachs rumbled at the sight of the food.

Li Xiaoran smiled gently. "Go ahead and eat, Zhao Dong, Moning. Try my cooking."

Zhao Dong smiled faintly. "I didn't realize you were such a great cook."

Li Xiaoran sighed with emotion. "What can you do? Children from poor families have to grow up fast. With my parents gone, I naturally had to learn how to do everything."

Gu Moning took a few bites and sighed softly. "Xiaoran, I've told you before not to treat me like a stranger. If you just say the word, the Gu Family can cover all of your expenses, including everything for your schooling. Why won't you let us?"

Li Xiaoran shook her head, looking as if she wanted to say something but was holding back. She just smiled and said, "Alright, let's not talk about it. Let's eat."

Gu Moning asked curiously, "Why aren't you eating?"

Li Xiaoran chuckled. "I made myself a little something this afternoon, so I'm not hungry right now."

As she spoke, she tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. Her profile was quite beautiful, and her low-cut dress revealed a hint of snowy-white cleavage.

Whether intentionally or not, Li Xiaoran pretended to look down and adjust her dress, suddenly presenting an extremely tempting view to Zhao Dong.

Zhao Dong's heart leaped, and he stared intently at Li Xiaoran.

Li Xiaoran, perhaps not noticing his stare, simply blushed and resumed her cheerful conversation with Gu Moning.

Zhao Dong scratched his head and asked Gu Moning, "Where's your restroom?"

"It's on the second floor. Do you need me to show you the way?"

"No need, I can find it myself."

With that, Zhao Dong headed upstairs.

Li Xiaoran's eyes flickered. Seeing Zhao Dong go upstairs, she suddenly clutched her stomach and said, "Moning, my stomach feels a bit upset. I'm going to go upstairs, too."

With that, Li Xiaoran also went up to the second floor. Gu Moning just shook her head, not thinking much of it.

A moment later, Gu Moning suddenly felt a wave of dizziness. Her vision went black, and she collapsed.

Meanwhile, upstairs in the restroom, Zhao Dong suddenly heard footsteps behind him. His pupils contracted, and his entire body tensed. Instinct took over, putting him on high alert and instantly ready for a fight.

Just then, a figure appeared behind him.

It was Li Xiaoran!

Li Xiaoran wore an indescribable smile on her face.

Zhao Dong froze, looking at her with suspicion. "This is the men's restroom. Are you in the wrong place?"