CHAPTER 95: CHAPTER 34: DEPARTURE, SETTING OFF_2

Because Ke Lian did not deliberately control the volume, their conversation unconsciously reached Du Xixi’s ears.

"Marshal, the Insect Clan has already started issuing a declaration of war!"

"Any signs of invasion?"

"Not yet, but the Insect Clan’s army has gathered in large numbers and recently spread out slightly, blocking most of the Empire’s borders."

"So?"

"The Military Department has ordered you to go to battle!"

Actually, there was no need to ask this; Ke Lian already knew that he would undoubtedly go to the battlefield this time. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be his trusted assistant Zhang Xiong discussing this matter with him, but other comrades who were dispatched to the front line.

They would come to seek Ke Lian’s opinion, ensuring that the probability of a major victory in the battle could greatly increase.

He would obey the military orders and depart on time, but he couldn’t stop worrying about Du Xixi. Just in the morning, he had been slowly consoling himself, telling himself that he might not necessarily have to leave Du Xixi to go to the battlefield.

But fate always plays tricks on everyone; it informed Ke Lian of this news when he was most relaxed, rarely leaving this victorious general somewhat embarrassed.

Whether leaving Du Xixi alone at home with only 2569 for company or sending her to the Imperial Palace, inconveniencing the already busy Chen Yin, Ke Lian felt uncomfortable. Yet to truly refuse the battlefield and shirk his duties, he could not do.

Being torn between options perfectly described Ke Lian at this moment.

However, when Ke Lian glanced over, Du Xixi was trying her best to flash a rather calm smile and gently said, "Go ahead, no need to worry about me. I have 2569 to protect me, and worst case, there’s my brother and Rob too!"

Upon hearing this, Ke Lian’s heart was filled with an additional layer of distress on top of his worries. Du Xixi was very thoughtful, so thoughtful that it made him care for her even more. He felt heartache seeing Du Xixi feign calm when he was about to leave; he felt heartache seeing Du Xixi also unwilling to part with him, yet smiling to ease his mind.

Ke Lian really felt heartache.

Seeing Ke Lian remain silent, staring at her in confusion, Du Xixi indeed let out a laugh. She stood up and came to Ke Lian’s front, reached out to caress his handsome face, and after a careful look, she warmly said, "You can’t take care of me forever; I’m an adult now, trust me."

Ke Lian gave Du Xixi a deep gaze, then reached out to embrace her, holding tightly despite being mindful of the child. He lowered his head and whispered softly beside Du Xixi’s ear, "Xixi, I can support you for a lifetime, take care of you for a lifetime. Be sure to take good care of yourself alone at home, whether you go to the Imperial Palace or the Primitive Planet, don’t abandon 2569, don’t act on your own accord..."

With the man’s tender admonitions ringing in her ears, Du Xixi closed her eyes slightly, gently resting her head on Ke Lian’s shoulder. When Ke Lian finally stopped speaking, she said in a very small voice, "Ke Lian, I think I’ve fallen in love with you."

They had shared open-hearted conversations, and during this time, under the guise of being married, they were like a young couple, sweetly in love, with feelings blooming and liking each other.

But it was only until today that Du Xixi realized Ke Lian had already left an indelible mark on her heart in such a short period, and she herself had successfully fallen in love with Ke Lian in such a short span!

Back on Blue Star, she had never been in a romantic relationship; practicing cooking skills occupied most of her life, besides eating and resting.

She had no time for romance, nor any time to try liking someone. Her young age paired with exceptional cooking skills, talent played a crucial role, but it also couldn’t happen without her years of rigorous practice.

Until she arrived in the Star Era, married Ke Lian, carried Ke Lian’s child, then opened her heart to him, deciding to try loving him, did Du Xixi realize what love was.

Perhaps this love is different from others. But Du Xixi wants to see Ke Lian smile, wants to see Ke Lian worry about her everywhere, wants to see Ke Lian hold her while fantasizing about the future after the child’s birth...

She likes holding Ke Lian’s hand while sleeping, and then naturally rolling into Ke Lian’s arms in her sleep at midnight; she likes preparing dishes according to Ke Lian’s tastes, worried whether he might dislike this dish or that dish; she likes Ke Lian sitting at the table seriously working, likes Ke Lian always stealing glances at her with that doting look in his eyes while working halfway...