Reborn and Counterattack: The CEO's Powerful Sweetheart

Chapter 358: 358: Heart, Emotion, Intention, Touched

”Li Yan...”

Those two words were spoken slowly, yet they contained everything—Gu Tong’s heart, emotions, intent, and gratitude were all entwined within them.

If she were ice, then Li Yan was the inextinguishable flame; only he could ignite her inner world...

Before she could utter the subsequent words, she felt coolness on her lips. The minty taste spread over her palate, sweeping her tongue, leaving a tingling sensation coursing through her body.

Li Yan took the initiative, bending down to kiss her, asserting dominance, boldly and without any room for negotiation.

This was the first time he spared no effort, risking everything he had...

It was unclear how long the kiss lasted, both of them somewhat lost in a blur.

Li Yan’s large hand supported the back of her head, speaking as if exhaling: ”Remember, besides me, don’t trust anyone.”

What did these words mean? Gu Tong could understand his implication. By the looks of it, he was referring to Qiu Xue.

However...

Gu Tong didn’t think it was that simple either...

”You mean Mo Zishuang!”

With certainty, Gu Tong was convinced.

She hadn’t forgotten the words with hidden meaning before departure. Although she didn’t know what exactly, Gu Tong could sense Li Yan’s aversion.

”In half a month, Class One and Class Two will have a joint mission. Class Three will also send a sniper, and Mo Zishuang has set her sights on you! She wants to give you this spot!”

Li Yan’s explanation made Gu Tong’s lips twitch. She had never imagined Mo Zishuang would trust her so much...

”You don’t want to take me?”

Gu Tong raised her eyebrow slightly. She had already set three rules with Li Yan long ago; if a mission arose, he had to take her as his own personal trainee, a medical trainee!

”You can go! But not with this identity!”

Li Yan hadn’t forgotten his promise. It was something he had agreed to with Gu Tong, so he wouldn’t change it, saying, ”This mission, the Academy has been planning for three years, and it’s crucial! It’s a critical closing point, hence very severe.”

”The task Mo Zishuang has for you is unique, ordinary people can’t fulfill it! There’s a high chance of mishap or exposure! Within the entire plan, this position is a dead end, with life and death left to fate, beyond anyone’s control!”

Such a dangerous position...

Gu Tong was utterly shocked this time. She had never thought this was the real reason for the conflict between Li Yan and Mo Zishuang.

”So, no matter what Mo Zishuang says, you can’t agree to it, and you also cannot tell Gu Wangjue!”

Gu Tong could understand the previous words, but the latter meaning was completely lost on her...

”Dad is my biological father after all... He can’t just send me into the field because of the situation, right...? Besides... I’m just a new trainee, it’s not like it has to be me...”

After contemplating for a moment, Gu Tong voiced her doubts, speaking with reason and reality.

If one believed dad would also send her out, that would be too exaggerated, too far...

Li Yan didn’t respond this time, leaving only the deathly silence, not a single explanation, wouldn’t make Gu Tong doubt Li Yan’s meaning; she’d only question her own judgment...

Li Yan wasn’t one to speak without thought—was there really a deep reason her father had no choice but to send her?...

Everything, all of it, filled Gu Tong’s mind. Even memories from a past life couldn’t save her from this...

They simply kept staring at each other, the emotions in their eyes had long since explained everything...

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