Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 984: Chapter 895: Defending Our Rivers and Mountains 25

Of course, the words couldn’t be said openly. As Kou Shuangshuang tended to Du Haokun’s wounds, she said, ”Go out and tell Commander Liu’s adjutant that I’ve already gone to bed and it’s inconvenient for me to go out. However, someone did come here today.

My husband was worried about me and came to pick me up personally. Since it was already dark, it wasn’t convenient to disturb the Commander. My husband will pay his respects to the Commander early tomorrow morning, so please don’t take offense.”

After the guard left, Kou Shuangshuang ordered the two maids to release Tian Xueli. At first, Tian Xueli was crying after being pinned down by the maids, but seeing that Du Haokun didn’t express his usual concern for her and was instead focused on talking to Kou Shuangshuang, ignoring her completely, along with being held down uncomfortably by the maids, Tian Xueli gradually stopped crying.

When Tian Xueli heard Kou Shuangshuang call Du Haokun her husband, she was slightly stunned, a bit surprised that Kou Shuangshuang was Du Haokun’s wife. However, this expression only lasted a moment, and there was no other change. Obviously, although Tian Xueli didn’t know Kou Shuangshuang, she was aware that Du Haokun had a wife.

When finally released by Kou Shuangshuang, Tian Xueli immediately spat out the cloth from her mouth, spitting repeatedly. She wanted to get angry, but seeing Kou Shuangshuang’s cold gaze, for the first time, the fearless Tian Xueli felt afraid. She glanced timidly at Kou Shuangshuang and moved silently to Du Haokun’s side.

Seeing Tian Xueli obediently leaning against Du Haokun, without daring to continue fussing with her, Kou Shuangshuang was satisfied. She was really tired of listening to Tian Xueli’s constant complaints.

Du Haokun was a bit surprised at Tian Xueli’s compliance because she had always been fearless in front of him. She had never backed down to anyone, so how could she suddenly become so docile in front of Kou Shuangshuang?

Looking at the somewhat timid Tian Xueli, Du Haokun was puzzled, wondering if she was scared by Kou Shuangshuang’s prior murderous demeanor. But initially, when Tian Xueli saw Kou Shuangshuang, she wasn’t this compliant.

What Du Haokun didn’t know was that Tian Xueli wasn’t entirely fearless. If she originally behaved recklessly offending others, she wouldn’t have survived until she met Du Haokun.

In fact, the reason Tian Xueli became fearless was after meeting Du Haokun, who always helped her clean up her messes. But Du Haokun didn’t know that.

When she first witnessed Kou Shuangshuang’s murderous act, Tian Xueli wasn’t afraid because she thought Kou Shuangshuang had to follow Du Haokun’s orders, allowing her to be so arrogant.

Only when Tian Xueli found herself controlled by the maids and Du Haokun didn’t protect her as he usually did, did Tian Xueli realize that maybe, in front of Kou Shuangshuang, Du Haokun wouldn’t protect her the same way.

In such a circumstance, Tian Xueli finally remembered Kou Shuangshuang’s decisive attitude when she killed and later learned that Kou Shuangshuang was Du Haokun’s wife. Considering her relationship with Du Haokun, she feared that Kou Shuangshuang might become overly jealous and do something to her, instilling a deep fear.

Thus, once released, Kou Shuangshuang simply gave her a cold glance, and Tian Xueli obediently settled beside Du Haokun.

Even though Du Haokun might not oppose Kou Shuangshuang to help her, he would never let Kou Shuangshuang genuinely harm Tian Xueli. She was confident in that, so being with Du Haokun gave her a great sense of security, especially when facing Kou Shuangshuang, who evoked a faint fear in her at that moment.

Seeing Tian Xueli’s compliance, Kou Shuangshuang stood up, slightly twisted her wrist, and said to Tian Xueli, ”I’ve tended to the Patriotic Young Marshal’s wounds. From now on, you should take good care of the Young Marshal. I’ll leave first; after so much hassle, I need some rest too.”

”Oh, by the way,” Kou Shuangshuang paused after standing up and said to Tian Xueli, ”Let me remind you, the Young Marshal might develop a fever from the wounds, which is a very dangerous symptom. If that happens, come and get me immediately. I’ll be in the room next door.”

After saying that, Kou Shuangshuang took a step towards the door, but this time, before she could leave, Tian Xueli couldn’t help but speak again, ”Why aren’t you staying to take care of Haokun? Aren’t you his wife? And as a medical expert, you’re certainly more suitable to care for Haokun than I am.”

Kou Shuangshuang halted and turned to look at Tian Xueli, who was sitting by the bed, looking up at her with a mix of timidity and defiance, then chuckled lightly, ”I’m not a doctor; I just know some medical skills. As for being a wife, I’ve already saved his life and fulfilled my duties as a wife. Since you’re the Young Marshal’s lover, isn’t it your job to take care of him afterward?”

When Kou Shuangshuang stated that Tian Xueli was Du Haokun’s lover, Du Haokun’s face immediately showed embarrassment, and Tian Xueli quickly explained, ”It’s not what you think. Haokun and I are very good friends and confidantes, not what you think. We’re innocent, please don’t misunderstand Haokun.”

While Tian Xueli was explaining, Du Haokun simultaneously spoke to Kou Shuangshuang, ”You’re mistaken, there’s nothing between me and Xueli, I just consider her like a sister, there’s nothing more.”

After they both finished explaining, even before Kou Shuangshuang could react, Tian Xueli and Du Haokun inadvertently glanced at each other, and in their eyes, there was a mix of surprise and a hint of hurt. To Tian Xueli, Du Haokun was her suitor, a particularly devoted one, not just a friend as she claimed.

Similarly, to Du Haokun, Tian Xueli was a girl totally infatuated with him, always coquettish when seeing him. The ’good sister’ was just an excuse Du Haokun blurted out.

After their explanations conflicted, both were astonished. Kou Shuangshuang, witnessing this, sneered, ”So, one’s a sister, and the other’s a confidante. I get it; the Young Marshal already has a cousin, adding a ’sister’ is quite fitting.”

Finishing her sentence, Kou Shuangshuang didn’t wait for a response from Tian Xueli or Du Haokun and left, feeling quite tired and unwilling to waste further time on these two. With this thought, Kou Shuangshuang went to the neighboring room to rest.

However, Kou Shuangshuang had just fallen asleep, when she was awakened by a frantic knocking sound at the door. From outside came Tian Xueli’s panicked voice, ”Kou Shuangshuang, wake up quickly, Haokun has a fever!” Along with Tian Xueli’s anxious voice, the loud banging on the door continued.