Tangling with the Western Commander

Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Captain Lu: I’ve Wronged You!

At these words, the two men exchanged a glance, sheathed their weapons, and somewhat sheepishly made their way upstairs.

One of them, walking behind, seemed truly shaken by the scene that had just unfolded; his gaze lingered on the couple more than once as he left, as if he was still savoring the moment.

Damn.

People these days really know how to have a thrill!

And it was after the two ascended the stairs that the duo downstairs—

“…”

Lu Xiao’s hand was still firmly around her waist. He had already shifted his gaze back to her face, slowly taking her in.

Wen Xian simply looked at him.

Her eyes shone with specks of light, lustrous and bright, silently exchanging looks with him. Even without words, their gaze seemed to convey more than any conversation could.

“…”

Wen Xian truly hadn’t expected to encounter such a scene in this dilapidated apartment building. But in the blink of an eye, she realized what she had to do.

The words she had spoken could extricate him from the situation, no matter the context.

And there was another thing she couldn’t help but mention: his sudden transformation had caught her off guard. When she glanced at him, she almost didn’t recognize him.

How should she describe it…?

It was as if the upright and stern man she knew had suddenly become someone else—still handsome, but now with a reckless, rogue air about him. He looked like nothing but trouble, yet inexplicably, this also lent him an allure that was hard to put into words…!

It was still enough to make one’s heart flutter.

As they locked eyes, it was Lu Xiao who first looked away.

His eyes were as dark as the abyss and unfathomable. Tightening his grip on her waist, he eventually turned his attention back upstairs. Then, with his hand now removed from around her, they separated. In a deep voice, he said, “Let’s go. You can’t stay here.”

Wen Xian’s eyes fluttered slightly as she fixed her gaze on him, a faint smile playing at her lips, “What, hit it and quit it? Were you satisfied with that kiss just now?”Nôv(el)B\\jnn

“You—!”

Lu Xiao was momentarily lost for words, his fists clenching tighter. However, it seemed he didn’t have the time to argue back and instead said gravely, “This was a last resort. I’ve wronged you just now. Leave immediately!”

It seemed everything had been due to the exigencies of the situation.

Lu Xiao glanced upstairs; the situation was more critical than he had anticipated, and they had already alerted the enemy.

“What if I say no?” Wen Xian asked, also turning her eyes upstairs.

No matter who the opposition was, they had already been so cautious. With who knows how many were waiting upstairs, how could he possibly face them alone?

Lu Xiao took a deep breath, his hands grasping her shoulders as he lowered his voice, each word heavy and serious, “This isn’t the time for your antics. You must go! My team will arrive any moment now; I need to go upstairs.”

Wen Xian: “…”

A sharp pang struck her heart.

Although she might have appeared to be acting capriciously, the truth was that she was worried about him going upstairs now—!

That was far too dangerous! He couldn’t just disregard his own life!

After speaking, Lu Xiao reached behind his waist, drew a military bowie knife, and turned to head upstairs.

But in the instant he turned, Wen Xian suddenly grabbed his arm, pressing herself against him and whispered in his ear:

“Captain Lu, I understand that you were driven by circumstance just now! But what was the meaning of you coming in here? I’ll be waiting for you to stand before me and explain everything clearly!”

Having said her piece, she pushed him away and left without looking back—!

Lu Xiao: “…”