The days after Gu Zhen returned were peaceful.
At least, that was what Li Xinyue wanted to believe.
For the first time in a long time, she experienced what a normal marriage felt like.
Gu Zhen was still quiet.
He still rarely spoke.
But she began noticing the small things.
Every morning, he would make sure she ate breakfast before leaving.
When the weather became cold, her coat would always be prepared before she stepped outside.
When she worked late at the Li Group, he would send a message asking if she had returned safely.
Small actions.
Small moments.
But they were the things she had ignored the most in her previous life.
One evening, Li Xinyue returned home later than usual.
The moment she entered the mansion, she saw Gu Zhen sitting in the living room.
He was still wearing his military uniform.
“You waited for me?”
She was surprised.
Gu Zhen looked up.
“I was passing by.”
Li Xinyue almost smiled.
Passing by?
The Gu family’s mansion was nowhere near his office.
She knew he was just unwilling to admit he was worried.
“You haven’t eaten, have you?”
Gu Zhen was silent.
That silence was enough of an answer.
Li Xinyue sighed.
“Come eat.”
For a moment, Gu Zhen stared at her.
Then he followed her.
Neither of them noticed that their relationship was slowly changing.
The next morning, the peaceful atmosphere disappeared.
A phone call came early.
Gu Zhen’s expression changed after answering.
Li Xinyue immediately noticed.
“Another mission?”
He looked at her.
“Yes.”
She hated that feeling.
The feeling of knowing the person you loved was walking toward danger.
“What kind of mission?”
Gu Zhen was silent for a moment.
“You don’t need to know the details.”
She understood.
Military secrets.
She nodded.
“When will you leave?”
“Tonight.”
The answer was quick.
Too quick.
Li Xinyue lowered her eyes.
She remembered her previous life.
This mission.
This was the mission where Gu Zhen almost didn’t return.
At that time, she didn’t even know he was injured.
She only complained that he disappeared again.
But now…
She couldn’t pretend she didn’t care.
Before leaving, Gu Zhen stood at the door.
Li Xinyue looked at him.
There were many things she wanted to say.
Be careful.
Don’t get hurt.
Come back to me.
But the words felt too emotional.
So she only said:
“Gu Zhen.”
He turned around.
“Return safely.”
His eyes softened.
“I will.”
After a pause, he added:
“Wait for me.”
Li Xinyue’s heart trembled.
Those simple words meant more than he knew.
“I will.”
The mission began at midnight.
Deep inside a dangerous area, Gu Zhen and his team moved silently.
The enemy had prepared an ambush.
A soldier whispered.
Gu Zhen immediately noticed.
The area was too quiet.
“Everyone, take cover.”
The next second…
Gunfire filled the darkness.
The operation had become a trap.
But Gu Zhen remained calm.
He was not called Shadow Wolf because he was lucky.
He was called Shadow Wolf because he survived impossible situations.
Meanwhile, back in the capital…
Li Xinyue woke up suddenly.
A terrible feeling filled her heart.
She placed her hand over her chest.
Something was wrong.
She didn’t know why.
But she felt like Gu Zhen was in danger.
Her phone remained silent.
No message.
No call.
Nothing.
For the first time in her two lives…
She understood the pain of waiting.
She whispered:
“Gu Zhen…”
“Please come back.”
Far away, in the middle of the battlefield…
Gu Zhen stood surrounded by enemies.
His team was injured.
The situation was dangerous.
But when he thought about the woman waiting for him at home…
His eyes became colder.
He had survived countless battles.
He had faced death many times.
But this time…
He had a reason to return.
“Everyone.”
His voice was calm.
“We are going home.”
And the legendary Shadow Wolf began his fight.