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Gu Xiaoxi did nothing wrong, and no one could say otherwise.

The Gu Family was originally one of the families within the Top Ten Criminal Organizations.

Now, if the Gu Family were to be disintegrated, even if Mo Shang were formidable, he would be nothing more than a lone wolf.

Quan Shaoqing’s eyes were narrowed, his fingers interlaced on his lap, exuding an air of nobility. Nobody knew what he was plotting.

Gu Xiaoxi, dressed in a pretty dress, sat on the sofa, happily sipping red wine. She alone seemed exceptionally cheerful, as if celebrating a victory.

Lin Mi stood up and went to the small kitchen to prepare dinner.

All for Gu Xiaoxi!

Quan Shaoqing hadn’t even had time to eat when he hurriedly went to find her.

"Tang Yisheng, come along!" Lin Mi called out, looking back, intending to leave space for them.

Tang Yisheng stood up and immediately followed, his gaze shifting away from the two individuals, filled with inquiry.

He always felt their relationship was odd.

At this moment, only Quan Shaoqing and Gu Xiaoxi remained on the plane’s sofa.

The atmosphere was a bit strange. Gu Xiaoxi set down her wine glass, tilted her head, and said to Quan Shaoqing, "I’m going to wash my hands."

Heading to the restroom was actually just an excuse to avoid him.

After all, the fact that she deceived him was true. She had taken leave and, behind his back, done the very thing he had forbidden. Although it wasn’t an order from the Military Department, his concern for her made her feel slightly guilty.

Gu Xiaoxi knew what she was doing. If there was no mistake, she naturally wouldn’t admit to any wrongdoing to him.

Just as she turned around, Quan Shaoqing grabbed her wrist, stood up, braced his hands on her shoulders, and met her gaze as he said, "Let’s consider today’s matter closed.

As long as the end result is you being safe, I won’t hold it against you.

But don’t let it happen again. As your guardian, I have the right to order you because I need to ensure your safety. "

Gu Xiaoxi promptly nodded, extended her arms to hug his waist, and nuzzled her head in his embrace.

At this moment, her entire demeanor screamed one thing: obedience, obedience, obedience!

Quan Shaoqing held her gently, feeling at peace only this way. She was by his side, and he no longer needed to worry for her.

Embracing him, Gu Xiaoxi felt particularly tranquil as well.

Especially hearing the steady rhythm of his heartbeat seemed to give her a profound sense of security.

As for the unexpected kiss they shared earlier, she didn’t know how serious he was about it.

In her heart, there was an indescribable throbbing—an attachment that went beyond a normal relationship.

Could it be that he was starting to like her a little?

Gu Xiaoxi pondered, a smile curling the corners of her mouth that even she didn’t notice.

Their return journey was very safe.

By the time the plane landed at the command center, it was already early morning the next day.

Gu Xiaoxi’s three-day leave was also coming to an end.

The half-month had flown by quickly. They had just gotten home when in Y Country, major news outlets had already broken the story that the patriarch of the Gu family, Gu Baofeng; his wife, Xiong Zhu; his daughter, Gu Yunshan; and his son-in-law, Gu Ruicheng, had all been arrested and thrown into jail.

Moreover, the evidence of their crimes was irrefutable, and a special investigation team was established to look into whether the Gu family’s corporation was involved in any illegal activities such as laundering dirty money.

All of Gu Family’s companies were sealed and operations suspended.

Watching the news, Gu Xiaoxi’s brow furrowed.

"Why haven’t they caught Gu Ming?"

Although the Gu Family had suffered heavy losses, if they weren’t eradicated root and branch, it would be nothing more than a setback for them. If Gu Ming continued to take over...

The Gu Family might still have a chance to turn the tables.

Quan Shaoqing put down the computer in his hand, his expression equally grave, "The Gu family members are quite cautious in their actions.

Although Gu Ming was involved in their illegal transactions, he never used his own name for accounting.

So, there is no evidence to prove that Gu Ming is also a criminal. "

The main reason was that two generations of elder members of the Gu Family took the blame for their three children, hoarding all the guilt upon themselves.

Therefore, Gu Ming, Gu Fen, and Gu Fong were not captured. Of course, the biggest reason was that the Gu Family had connections in Country Y.

Gu Xiaoxi lifted her head, her delicate features solemn and serious, "This Gu Ming might seem unremarkable, but don’t forget, even though the Gu’s elders have fallen, Mo Shang is still around."

"You’re right. Although the criminal evidence against the Gu Family is conclusive, the military’s sudden raid found some wealth, but it’s definitely not all of the Gu Family’s assets.

As long as Gu Ming holds a large sum of money in his hands, they could rise again one day.

Xiao Xi, you must be careful about your safety when you go out," Quan Shaoqing expressed his concern.

Gu Xiaoxi looked at the foreign news on the tablet on the table, feeling a sense of unease as well.

Overall, though, the grudges between her mother and them were settled.

She managed to fulfill Gu Lirou’s last wishes.

However, Mo Shang was just following orders, but Gu Lirou’s death indeed passed through his hands.

Now that the Gu Family has suffered such a heavy blow at her hand, Gu Ming and she have become sworn enemies. As for Mo Shang, it goes without saying that if they meet, it would mean mortal enmity.

For Gu Xiaoxi, the time to come would be spent rapidly breaking through to the second layer and making herself stronger.

At this moment, she realized that formidable enemies were everywhere.

Night fell, and in the military district compound, the national flag fluttered while soldiers stood at attention, strong and majestic, as robust as pine.

Gu Xiaoxi stood on the balcony behind the apartment, looking across the dusky layers of tall buildings. Occasionally, she could see squads marching in unison across the vast lawns.

In the depths of the dense woods, those dark green figures were even more beautiful and enchanting than pretty girls.

Gu Xiaoxi looked up with reverence at the fluttering national flag, saluted with her hand, then lifted her lips in a radiant smile.

The Gu Family’s victory lit a fighting spirit deep inside her bones.

She loved to face off against enemies on the battlefield...

At this moment, she seemed as though she was born to be a warrior.

*

Meanwhile, in front of the dilapidated Gu Family courtyard.

Gu Ming stood there, his slender figure cast in a long shadow by the midday sunlight.

His dark eyes smoldered with rage that was on the verge of erupting.

"Young Master, it’s Miss Gu. Her arrival was strange, and when she left, she was protected by a Special Ability User. Moreover, I’ve just found out that she has enlisted in the military," Mo Shang declared from behind him, his eyes exuding a sharp chill.

"Miss Gu!" Gu Ming lifted his thin lips in a sneer, his tone as keen as a blade’s edge, wishing he could kill.

She had come and deceived everyone.

He was curious how she had managed to bring explosions to the Gu Family?

Were those supposedly valuable antique vases real?

"I heard that half a year ago, a new type of Porcelain Bead Bomb was developed on the market, capable of evading all electronic scans.

I suspect she placed porcelain beads inside the vases.

The explosion in the backyard sparked the fire, eventually leading to a series of blasts," affirmed Mo Shang confidently.

Gu Ming clenched his fists and looked up at the blistering sun overhead. The blinding light pained his eyes, just like his heart at this moment.

He had misjudged her, judged by appearances. Her initial stunning appearance made him think she was a naive girl, but now it seemed...

She was not only far from naive, but also cunning, intelligent, and decisively ruthless. His interest in her was growing stronger.

He would remember this vendetta!