After confirming Gu Qiaoqiao’s return date, he started preparing. The house was repainted, and a new sofa set was added. He and Qiaoqiao slept in separate rooms. Gu Qiaoqiao’s bedroom was quite large and faced Chaoyang, while his room was relatively smaller, facing north, a bit shaded. So Qiaoqiao’s bedroom would be their new one. It was a kang as big as a double bed. And in that room, there was a faint lingering fragrance that belonged only to Qiaoqiao, a scent he would never forget. All the bedding was replaced with new ones. They were sent by his grandmother, embroidered with a dragon and phoenix pattern and big red auspicious characters. The big red sheets were spread on the kang; although a bit corny, they brought joy. After all, this was his first time with Gu Qiaoqiao, so it had to be exactly like a wedding to avoid any regrets. Those days, he seemed to walk to the beat of drums, always with a slight smile at the corners of his mouth, which startled his subordinates since he was known for being serious. He still slept in his small room, but before sleeping, he would sit in Qiaoqiao’s room. Look at the things on Qiaoqiao’s desk; read her reflections; see her stone and wood carvings, each exquisite and masterful in his eyes. He missed her, really missed her! So, he waited eagerly for Qiaoqiao to come back, each day feeling like a year. At first, he had no plans for his and Qiaoqiao’s future. But now, it’s different; he had so many plans for their future that he needed to note them down not to forget. Then he realized how happy it was to have Gu Qiaoqiao in his life. Love, indeed, as described in books, entangled the heart, deeply affectionate. It could make someone childish, like him, or mature, like Qiaoqiao. Falling in love with someone is such a wonderful thing, Discover more novels at Nove1Fire.net When Qiaoqiao returns, he will tell her all his feelings. From then on, Qiaoqiao would be his faith; he would be loyal and passionate about her, never betraying! Immersed in happiness at that time, he verified a saying with bloody facts: tomorrow and accident, you never know which comes first! It was a gloomy evening. The wind was strong, the sky filled with dark clouds. He received a call from the Imperial Capital. The moment he got the call, all his blood seemed to stop flowing. The caller was a member of the Special Preparation Team undercover in an organization, telling him that Gu Qiaoqiao was in trouble. Those who drugged and kidnapped Gu Qiaoqiao were from another trafficking gang, but even he didn’t know their hideout, only overheard by a little member. By the time he got the call, it had been eight hours since Gu Qiaoqiao disappeared. She might have already left the Imperial Capital. In any danger he faced, he remained calm, but this time, he trembled all over, couldn’t hold the phone steady, engulfed by endless fear. He dared not imagine what Gu Qiaoqiao was going through at that moment. He threw down the phone and gave himself a fierce slap with a trembling hand, the intense pain bringing clarity. Without delay, he needed to rescue Qiaoqiao as quickly as possible. He contacted his immediate superior, and at that time, it was already midnight. He got off the plane and went directly to a club in the Imperial Capital.