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At this moment, how could one describe Gu Xiaoxi in this scene, in this state of mind?

If he must find some words to describe her, he thought...

She sat alone, her silhouette in profile looking very lonely, even carrying a hint of loss and indifference.

Especially when she drank to the moon, the moment she looked up revealed the alluring lines of her neck, and her simple clothing gave her an air of easy grace.

Even in the guise of Ye Yuwei, she could not shake off the pride and carefreeness that were in her bones.

It was a kind of intoxicating charm.

He stood there watching, and no matter what, he could not move his feet.

But shortly after, Gu Xiaoxi suddenly felt a piercing gaze.

She abruptly turned her head and met Quan Shaoqing’s gaze head on.

Across the distance of a wooden bridge’s corner, Gu Xiaoxi gave him a toothy smile from afar, "You’re late."

Quan Shaoqing then came back to his senses and strode forward to sit down next to Gu Xiaoxi.

"Speak, what is it?"

Gu Xiaoxi covered the liquor pot’s lid and placed it aside, reaching out to touch her forehead.

She regretted having a few extra drinks just now; she felt a bit dizzy, but not drunk.

"It’s about Mi Xi," Gu Xiaoxi said.

Quan Shaoqing hummed lightly, "Continue!"

"He has fostered a vampire child, so his home is tightly shut, not a breath of wind gets through. Of course, I’ve been to his house, and there’s nothing special, except for the child."

Gu Xiaoxi paused for a moment, her head lowered as she continued, supporting her forehead, "Since it’s a vampire, it’s a threat to humans.

Of course, Mi Luo is an innocent child; he probably hasn’t hunted by himself yet.

As for where Mi Xi’s provision of food for Mi Luo comes from, that still needs to be investigated.

So these matters, I’ll leave to you to handle.

My report is complete; the rest is up to the commander’s orders. "

The rich aroma of alcohol emanated from Gu Xiaoxi, and combined with her somewhat floating speech, Quan Shaoqing knew she must have had too much to drink.

"You also have times of confusion, do you feel pity for Mi Luo?" Quan Shaoqing crossed his legs as he sat on the stone bench, speaking indifferently.

Gu Xiaoxi breathed a sigh of relief; she had to admit, Quan Shaoqing’s guess was very accurate.

As a human, as a soldier, her duty was to protect everyone’s safety.

Logically, she was supposed to nip any security risk in the bud.

As a soldier who has encountered a dangerous other species, the correct action is to kill it by all means possible.

To eliminate the danger in its cradle.

But no matter what, she could not bring herself to harm Mi Luo.

She needed Quan Shaoqing’s instructions and the cooperation of military police to investigate more matters.

Seeing Gu Xiaoxi silent, Quan Shaoqing spoke with a bright gaze, "All beings have their reasons to exist. Justice is not about obliterating one’s nature or slaughtering at will.

Anything that does not do harm against heaven, lose all decency, can be forgiven.

However, once evidence of their crimes is uncovered, such people cannot be accommodated by the heavens. The law will not let any criminal off."

Gu Xiaoxi remained silent for a good while, it seemed that Quan Shaoqing’s thoughts were the same as hers.

Thus, she recounted her experiences with Mi Luo to Quan Shaoqing.

"Mi Luo is not terrifying! It’s normal for us to think this way because we are beings beyond ordinary humans," Quan Shaoqing continued, "But if ordinary people knew of Mi Luo’s identity, they wouldn’t think the same.

They lack the ability to protect themselves and Mi Luo is a risky element.

Instinctively, the public would not allow such a threat to continue to exist."

"That’s why I only told you about this and personally sought directions from superiors," Gu Xiaoxi said, turning her head to look intently at Quan Shaoqing.

Quan Shaoqing returned her gaze, his thin lips curving slightly as he spoke, "You’re doing the right thing! Continue to stay undercover and keep an eye on Mi Xi. I’ll send people to protect you. If you’re exposed, retreat quickly, understand?"

"What about Mi Luo?" Gu Xiaoxi asked. She didn’t know where this sympathy had come from, actually worrying about a superhuman’s life.

"That’s not something you can manage. Everything has its karma!" Quan Shaoqing spoke with a grave expression.

The night breeze blew through, lifting Gu Xiaoxi’s black hair.

Both looked up towards the moonlight, into a stretch of silence.

After a long time, Gu Xiaoxi picked up the liquor pot and smiled, "I know what to do now. Thank you for your guidance."

As she spoke, she unscrewed the lid of the pot, ready to take another drink.

They say that drinking can become addictive.

Because the alcohol can bring one to a wondrous state!

But just as the pot was about to touch her lips, it was seized by a large hand.

"You’re on a mission, drink less," Quan Shaoqing frowned and chided.

Yet Gu Xiaoxi just looked at his distinct knuckles and curved her lips into a smile, "I am Mi Xi’s secretary. Drinking is naturally inevitable, and I have poor alcohol tolerance, just drinking a bit to train it up."

With that, she used some strength to pull the liquor pot back from his hand.

Raising her head, she took another sip!

"You’re upset... is work pressure too much? Or are you struggling to deal with Mi Xi alone?" Quan Shaoqing looked at her and couldn’t help feeling distressed. The inexplicable sense of distress made him irritable.

Even though she didn’t like him, he was always drawn by her words, even feeling distressed for her.

Worried that she was overworked!

"No, I’ll complete the task as soon as possible," Gu Xiaoxi stated, picking up the liquor pot and standing up from the stone bench, "I have to go; I’ll contact you if there’s anything."

Her steps faltered a bit, and she did not look back at Quan Shaoqing.

Reason told her to leave this place quickly.

She feared that the longer she stayed with him, the worse her mood would get, the more she’d drink, and then unnecessary chaos would ensue.

She had promised Ai Xiang, and had promised Lin Mi, she would never pester Quan Shaoqing again.

And she would never let him fall ill to the point of no cure!

If one has once possessed, why care about eternity.

If there is love, keep it in your heart, hidden in the most precious place.

"Gu Xiaoxi, other than official matters, can’t you sit down and talk to me?" Quan Shaoqing watched her retreating figure, his tone cold as ice.

Gu Xiaoxi’s steps stiffened for a moment, but she didn’t stop, nor did she look back as she left.

Not looking back, not because of heartlessness, but to love him in the right way!

Petals fall, the bright moon rises!

One truly drunk but still so lucid.

Another so lucid, yet whose heart is already inebriated.

Quan Shaoqing watched Gu Xiaoxi’s fading silhouette, clenching his fists tightly.

His face ashen, he swore in his heart...

He would never fall in love with Gu Xiaoxi again!

But on such a cold night.

It was hard to hail a cab here, she was drunk, and her home was so far away.

Where could a girl go?

No matter how many oaths he swore, they couldn’t control his legs; in the end, Quan Shaoqing followed her with long strides.

Just following from a distance, without approaching...

Gu Xiaoxi felt that she must be very far from Quan Shaoqing by now.

She lay down on a silent lawn, looking up at the twinkling stars, and said with a smile, "May those who share a heart never part even unto their white hairs."

Yet from afar, that laughter was carried away by the wind, shattered.

Her voice also tinged with endless melancholy!

Quan Shaoqing stood not far away, watching her!

Even breathing felt painful!

He never understood what truly lay in her heart.

Gu Xiaoxi’s lying down lasted until dawn broke.

When she woke up, her head was a bit dizzy; after circulating her Spiritual Power and practicing her routine, she felt much more spirited.

She touched her cheeks.

She thought that spending the night on the grass should have been uncomfortable.

But upon waking, there was no sense of being dampened by moisture.

Even her body felt warm, as if something had warmed it, quite comfortable.

Gu Xiaoxi found the empty wine jug beside her and picked it up to see that it was indeed empty.

She remembered it had been full, and she had only drunk a little less than half, so how did it become empty?

Did she really get drunk last night and drink it all without realizing?

Gu Xiaoxi looked at the sky, the dawn was breaking, and taking the wine jug, she stretched lazily.

Another beautiful day, and she was full of energy.

But with the wine gone, she would need to go back and buy several more jugs to take with her.

Thinking about last night...

She was filled with wistfulness.

Gu Xiaoxi suddenly felt that wine was both a good and a bad thing.

Relieving worries, but not sorrows!

But she believed that everything would eventually clear up.

She needed to live well and fulfill her task.

No sooner had Gu Xiaoxi left than Quan Shaoqing appeared where she had lain.

In his hand, he held the coat she had used. His shirt, too, bore her lingering scent.

Last night, he had held her for the whole night.

He didn’t know why, he’d thought he had forgotten, he had really wanted to leave her alone, but still, he feared she would freeze, alone...

So he took off his coat to use as her blanket, his chest as a furnace, and held her for the whole night!

In the end, he was afraid she would find out...

Quan Shaoqing felt he was truly becoming more despicable, taking an interest in someone who didn’t like him!