Volume 7: Bloody Battle of Eastern Tulu Chapter 4: Running into Father-in-law

  Diaoyutai State Guesthouse

  Under the VIP building.

  The cold wind howls, piercingly chill, but the plum blossoms that fill the garden burst forth in a snowy sea of flowers, their intoxicating fragrance entrancing all who behold them.

  Ouyang Xuan had the 'Samadhi True Fire' protecting his body, so he wasn't afraid of the weather again. He leaned against the Premier's red sedan chair and was so bored that he actually dozed off.

  "Hey, Ouyang." Suddenly someone greeted him, and Ouyang Xuan opened his eyes to see that it was Liu Peng, the Premier's bodyguard - a slender and sharp young man who was a member of the mysterious Zhongnanhai guard team!

  "Anything wrong?" Ou Yang Xuan was taken aback.

  "This," Liu Peng frowned, "although the Premier is meeting with foreign guests in the VIP building, we can't let our guard down, and it's even more unacceptable to fall asleep!"

  Ouyang Xuan curled his lips, feeling a bit angry in his heart. He was originally a carefree and unmanageable person, saying lightly: "You don't have to worry about this, even when I'm asleep, I'm more alert than you!"

  "You——" Liu Peng was furious, his thick eyebrows raised, but after thinking that Ouyang Xuan was not a soldier under him and was of equal rank in terms of authority, he could only hold back his anger and say: "I hope you take it seriously, if anything happens, you won't be able to bear the consequences!"

  After finishing speaking, Liu Peng turned around and left.

  Ouyang Xuan disdainfully curled his lip and gently closed his eyelids.

  "Hey," someone suddenly patted Ouyang Xuan's shoulder, and Ouyang Xuan almost jumped up in anger. He turned his head and scolded: "Are you annoying or what? It's you!"

  It turned out to be Jin Hu, the partner of the Dragon Squad.

  Jintiger chuckled and habitually touched his shiny head: "Ouyang, you little rascal has quite a temper, look at Liu Shouwei being blown up by you!"

  "Haha," Ouyang Xuan laughed: "He took the request of Zhongnanhai bodyguards and put it on our Dragon Team, of course, he's asking for trouble!"

  "Hehe," Jin Hu smiled: "Although that's the case, we have a great responsibility, let's be serious for now, lest we give the Premier a bad impression!"

  "Alas..." Ouyang Xuan helplessly shrugged his shoulders and smiled, "Alright, I'll be serious. Actually, I was just sleeping, but my vigilance is stronger than those so-called 'super bodyguards'!"

  "Hmph!" The earth dragon turned over from the side, laughing in a low voice: "Speak softly, if Liu Shuaiwei hears it, he may fight with you to the death. These 'super bodyguards' are all very proud!"

  Ouyang Xuan was startled, although he wasn't afraid of fighting, but if he really stirred up trouble, that would be a big mistake. He could only pucker his mouth and say: "Got it!"

  At this moment, a voice suddenly came from the miniature earpiece in his left ear: "Members of each group, please note that the Premier has finished meeting with foreign guests and is ready to come out. Please take your positions!"

  Ouyang Xuan recognized that this was the voice of Guan Cui, the Deputy Commander of the Prime Minister's Guard, who like Liu Peng, was a stern and serious person with a perpetual scowl on his face.

  In an instant, the doors of three red flag cars outside the door were quickly opened, and everyone was on high alert.

  There was a sound of footsteps in the foyer, and the Premier came out under the escort of four Zhongnanhai bodyguards.

  Ouyang Xuan observed: the four bodyguards stood like the four corners of a quadrilateral, firmly protecting the Premier in the center, which was a typical way to protect important figures.

  Ouyang Xuan quickly scanned the surrounding area of about 100 meters with his keen senses, and only when he didn't feel any signs of danger did he let out a sigh of relief.

  The Premier walked to the front of a red flag sedan in the middle, and was about to get on with his waist bent, when suddenly a vehicle came from one side with a horn honking, quickly driving to a stop nearby.

  Everyone suddenly tensed up, and warnings of a terrorist attack began echoing in their ears.

  "It's just the Ministry of Foreign Trade's patrol car, don't be nervous!" Liu Peng's voice came through the earpiece, and Ouyang Xuan, who was tense, smiled slightly: damn it, I'm too nervous, it's like being on edge. The security at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse is so strict, how could terrorists easily sneak in!

  "Prime Minister!" Suddenly, the train car door opened and a middle-aged man with a clear face and straight stature walked out.

  "Ah, it's Qingyuan!" The Premier smiled and hastily went to greet him.

  Ouyang Xuan was stunned at this moment. The person who came was not someone else, but the father of Huangfu Yiling - Huangfu Qingyuan.

  "Dead, dead! How did the old man come here too?! What to do, what to do?" Ouyang Xuan panicked and his heart felt cold.

  The Premier has already gone up to meet him, Ouyang Xuan did not dare follow, and quickly turned around, wanting to slip away.

  Who would have thought that he bumped into the high and mighty Golden Tiger's bosom, and the Golden Tiger pushed Ouyang Xuan back, puzzled: "Hey, you little kid is dizzy, can't even tell direction, it's this way!"

  "Gee, I don't know if it's this way, oh no, oh no, keep your head down, whatever you do, don't let the old man notice!" Ouyang Xuan slowly hid in the crowd, keeping his head down, and concealed himself behind the Premier.

  "Has the Prime Minister met with President Midoque of Togo?" Huangfu Qingyuan asked, shaking hands with the Premier and smiling.

  "Yes, the two sides had a very pleasant talk and plan to continue in-depth discussions in two days. Qingyuan, are you here to discuss the economic and trade agreement between the two countries?" The Premier's face was all smiles, looking very happy.

  "That's right, the previous economic and trade agreements between the two countries have always been imperfect, and there are many obstacles for our Chinese products to enter Togo. Now President Mido is very fond of us China, if we don't seize this opportunity to sign a preferential agreement, that would be stupid!" Huang Fucheng said with a smile.

  "All right, you're busy, have a good talk. I still have foreign guests to see!" The Premier shook hands with Huangfu Qing and was about to bid farewell.

  "That Premier is walking slowly!" Huang Fu smiled, then turned around. Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a figure behind the Premier that seemed very familiar, furrowed his brow, and suddenly remembered, exclaiming: "Xiao Xuan!?"

  "Bang!" Just as Ouyang Xuan was about to turn around, his body swayed and he almost fell to the ground. He smiled wryly and got up, saying: "Huangfu Uncle, it's me!"

  "Xiao Xuan, how did you end up here?" Huangfu Qingyuan's face was filled with surprise and confusion - if he hadn't had exceptionally good eyesight, he probably wouldn't have noticed Ouyang Xuan hiding in the crowd with his head down.

  Ouyang Xuan sighed bitterly in his heart: "Damn it, what kind of bad luck did I encounter today? It's all over, it's all over. How can I get through this hurdle with my father-in-law?"

  The Premier also turned back in surprise, looking at Ouyang Xuan and Huangfu Qingyuan, and asked inexplicably: "You... do you know each other?"

  Huangfu Qingyuan furrowed his brow and walked to the Premier's side, saying a few words in a low voice. The Premier looked at Ouyang Xuan with surprise and a smile on his face, nodding slightly.

  "This, Ouyang, you go over there and talk to Minister Huangfu for a bit. I'll wait here for you!" The Premier walked up and patted Ouyang Xuan's shoulder, suddenly saying in a low voice: "Young man, speak more sweetly later on!"

  In Ou Yang Xuan's astonished face, the Premier smiled and got on the car.

  "Xiao Xuan, come with me for a moment!" Huangfu Qingyuan said sternly.

  "Yes, Uncle Huangfu!" Ouyang Xuan lowered his head, like a child who had done something wrong, and obediently followed Huangfu Qingyan to one side.

  Jin Hu and Tu Long stared at each other. Jin Hu said: "Brother, why does Ouyang seem to be familiar with Huangfu?"

  Tudou rolled his eyes and said in a bad temper: "You ask me, who should I ask?"

  Jīn Hǔ was taken aback, and could only scratch his bald head in confusion.

  Huangfu Qingyuan and Ouyang Xuan arrived at the flower bed by the road, and for a moment, both of them were somewhat silent.

  A million flowers bloom around me, a sea of snow, that kind of stunning beauty is tenacious and unyielding.

  Finally, Huangfu Qingyuan furrowed his brow and spoke up first: "Xiao Xuan, what is your true identity after all?"

  Ouyang Xuan hesitated for a moment, and stammered: "This... Uncle Huangfu, I have a bitter situation, it's not that I intentionally wanted to deceive you and Ah Ling?"

  Huang Pu Qingyuan was taken aback, sighed and said: "So you are a bodyguard from Zhongnanhai? Or...?" He paused for a moment, his expression becoming increasingly solemn: "Dragon... Team... of China!"

  "Dragon Squad of China!" Ouyang Xuan knew he couldn't hide it any longer and slowly said it out loud.

  Huang Pu Qingyuan's eyebrows suddenly rose, and his face was filled with complex emotions for a moment: excitement, admiration, worry, and anxiety!

  "Alas, Ah Ling doesn't know, does she!?" Huang Fu Qingyuan suddenly asked.

  "Yes!" Ouyang Xuan slightly lowered his head, with a guilty expression: "I've always told her I'm an advisor to the State Council's Special Financial Management Center, she never doubted it!"

  "Do you know what this top-secret identity means for yourself and Ah Ling?" Huang Fu Qingyuan suddenly asked seriously.

  "I understand!" Ou Yang Xuan raised his head, solemnly saying: "It means glory and responsibility for oneself, it means that one will forever live in darkness, making a bloody fight for the survival and peace of the Chinese nation. This is an occupation without self."

  But for our loved ones, it means they may lose the people closest to them in life at any time, because we may not have a tomorrow! Moreover, hiding one's true identity from loved ones is also extremely painful and guilt-ridden.

  "You know that's all." Huang Fu Qingyuan sighed and said: "Xiao Xuan, I only have one daughter, Ah Ling. I don't hope she becomes rich and noble in the future, I just hope she can live a peaceful life, and I hope there will be someone to take care of her for me for the rest of her life. Originally, I was quite fond of you, but... your profession, alas..."

  Huangfu Qingyuan let out a long sigh, and his face showed an inexpressible sorrow. At this moment, he was no longer like a seasoned politician, but more like a loving father who cherished his children!

  Ouyang Xuan's face twitched slightly, and he gritted his teeth in pain, saying: "Uncle Huangfu, I know what to do now, you don't have to worry!"

  "No," Huang Fu Qingyuan shook his head, a gentle and affectionate expression appearing on his face: "Xiao Xuan, I'm not asking you to break up with Ah Ling. I understand her temper, once she likes someone, she won't give up. If you force her to break up with you, she'll suffer for the rest of her life. I just hope that you will never let her know your true identity, and also, treat her well, this is what you owe her!"

  "Yes, yes," Ouyang Xuan suddenly burst into tears and choked with sobs: "Don't worry, I will treat Ah Ling well for the rest of my life!"

  "Alas, the Dragon Squad's mission is too perilous, I've heard rumors about it! I only hope that when you encounter danger, you'll think of Ah Ling more often and not make reckless sacrifices, okay?" Huangfu Qingyuan patted Ouyang Xuan's shoulder, speaking with a heavy heart.

  "Got it, Uncle Huangfu!" Ouyang Xuan choked back a sob and nodded.

  "Look at you, so grown up, yet still crying. Come on, wipe away your tears and go back to your mission, the Premier is still waiting for you!" Huang Fu Qingyuan pulled out a handkerchief from his pocket.

  Ouyang Xuan took over the handkerchief, wiped away her tears, and suddenly saluted Huangfu Qingyuan with a military salute before turning around and leaving in big strides.

  "A Ling, I don't know if Father's actions are right or wrong. However, Xiao Xuan is indeed a very good child. Long Zu, the true 'treasure of the country'!" Huang Fu Qingyuan's face was somewhat perplexed, and he let out a long sigh.

  Ouyang Xuan returned to the team, opened the car door and sat beside the Premier - this was Anzi's deliberate arrangement. The Premier must have a strongest Dragon Warrior by his side in case of unexpected events.

  In the front passenger seat was Liu Peng, the head of the guards. Seeing that Ouyang Xuan still had tears in his eyes, he couldn't help but look at the Premier with a calm face in surprise.

  "What's wrong, Ouyang? Has Director Huangfu scolded you?" asked the Premier kindly.

  "No, he just told me to treat Ah Ling well because I owe her too much!" Ouyang Xuan's face was somewhat sorrowful.

  Liu Peng didn't understand what was going on, but the Premier suddenly fell silent, then patted Ouyang Xuan's shoulder and said solemnly: "Young man, as a soldier, you must have a strong heart. Think about how our Chinese people can live happy and healthy lives, what does personal gain or loss matter?"

  "Thank you, Premier!" Ouyang Xuan nodded gratefully: "I understand this principle, I will work hard!"

  "That's good, Ah Ling is a good girl, you cherish her well." The Premier patted Ouyang Xuan's shoulder happily and turned to the driver: "Start the car, go to the Great Hall of the People!"

  "Attention all teams, Premier is heading to the Great Hall of the People, one unit be on high alert!" Liu Peng gave the order through his earpiece.

  The majestic motorcade immediately started and drove out of the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, heading in the direction of the Great Hall of the People.

  Ouyang Xuan quietly leaned against the back, looking at the slightly tired back of the Premier, thinking of the countless soldiers guarding the hard border, and her heart gradually calmed down.

  Since I have chosen to live in darkness, let me use my lifetime sincerity to repay the people who care about me! Hope that heaven can hear my voice, and let me and Ah Ling 'hold hands together, grow old together'!