Blazing Armor

Qu Yangbo comforted Ren Yi with a few more words before preparing to leave. He still had a lot on his plate to deal with.qcKBPbvOhbEzdPYaiAIxOpyHpFgRme

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Ren Yi escorted Qu Yangbo to the door and said somewhat sheepishly, “Brother, sorry for causing you trouble.”epdZEhywBYAcSyibFFhnJMDIttSAWF

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“Don’t give me that crap.” Qu Yangbo punched him lightly in the chest. “We’re like family—one heart, one mind. We share the blessings and the burdens.”xVWPjhnlqsqbshIQQOefNefvpXkxSC

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Ren Yi grasped his shoulder firmly. He couldn’t bring himself to say “thank you” or “sorry,” but those emotions were tangled up in his heart. He knew that this time, he’d not only brought trouble upon himself but might also affect Qu Yangbo’s future. Qu Yangbo was different from him. Ren Yi could be content staying in this position forever—he hated desk work and meetings anyway. But Qu Yangbo had clear goals and a defined direction. Being the company’s political instructor was just a stepping stone in his career; he was destined to climb higher.pmgysYmORyiLPnPoXRdtucpKqNavcv

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After Qu Yangbo left, Ren Yi returned inside. Gong Yingxian was standing by the window, his back to him, speaking on the phone.qHpsAAZIYpEiQBIXglsPdcikgEfPwj

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Ren Yi quietly watched Gong Yingxian’s tall figure and broad shoulders. The man radiated strength, like a wall, a tree, a mountain—capable of withstanding roaring storms. He took a few slow steps forward and gently wrapped his arms around Gong Yingxian’s waist from behind, pressing his face against that strong back and shifting his weight onto him.GfVsRpzwyDrKvAersggcmEsPfiqFxq

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He had always thought he could be the one to shield others—his family, his comrades, even strangers—from life’s storms. But when the tempests came crashing down, he realized he also wished for a roof over his head.HJSvkUNUfiGwDLjpWHTdeRCNsvRJMx

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Gong Yingxian’s body stiffened for a moment before relaxing completely. He held Ren Yi’s wrist with one hand, his fingers softly tracing the small protruding bone there.vKCLgqLZRqaBuIXRuqcwCfJfplyjYV

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Ren Yi closed his eyes. He didn’t try to catch the words Gong Yingxian was saying. He only felt that his soothing, intermittent voice was like a gentle lullaby, calming the restless waves inside him.goEPyxMidbNNsFUEdEujuIjpzBlnrb

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After a long time, Gong Yingxian finished his call, turned around, and pressed his forehead lightly against Ren Yi’s. In a soft voice, he said, “This is the first time I’ve seen you look so defeated.”LcNVAdfpBmbWpSGaXiwuzjMFPbqKLu

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Ren Yi chuckled. “I’ve got a big heart. Let me be down for a day. I’ll be fine tomorrow.”XrmxuuNhEpPmEKscJxZwxPUcjHlhWw

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Gong Yingxian looked into Ren Yi’s eyes, feeling a mix of heartache and anger—heartache for all the injustice Ren Yi had endured, and anger at his own inability to shield the one he cherished most. He tightened his arms around Ren Yi’s waist. “You can feel down, be upset, vent. You don’t have to hold it all in.”ZdiBqvPQJZQHVQEcJmfhcDmOKnuidV

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“If I have that time, I’d rather spend it on something that makes me happy,” Ren Yi said with a teasing smile, leaning in to kiss Gong Yingxian. “Like you.”tfTtBDDIAHmEZDvcdRvVTcSXVZeCkJ

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Gong Yingxian’s heart pounded fiercely in his chest.cCYDJWVjyXzITGsiwPBMMpbnqUPqAN

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Ren Yi carefully traced Gong Yingxian’s perfect handsome face with his eyes, and a fire sparked in his heart, no matter whether it was anger or lust, he had to burn to his heart’s content.sSjFKZhKzaoiyWRehAKPBbZbntULgg

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He took Gong Yingxian’s lower lip in his mouth and whispered, “Stay.” mGBULQDqkCNRDidDUoESCrPaYMfQMW

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Gong Yingxian’s response was a hard kiss back.ysNcPmkFYUwIjWkHpzNHyrvShoYtav

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The two of them were desperately tearing at each other’s clothes, and anything that prevented them from getting closer was in the way.pRxqfpEZvyrFKNcTOaRVDDaUaKfSrI

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Gong Yingxian pressed Ren Yi down on the bed, sucking the soft lips to his heart’s content, while reaching into his vest and pants, caressing wantonly.EeTRWMCmxbGkAEubyyipFjkqmbiXLu

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Ren Yi tore open Gong Yingxian’s shirt, his warm palms cruised on the vigorous chest muscles and tight waistline, and finally got into Gong Yingxian’s pants, holding the semi-hard penis, feeling it swell in his palm.uHFklbWvbKpXOMSpVAMVvOxXQremDP

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“It gets hard so fast.” Ren Yi licked Gong Yingxian’s lower lip, his eyes dyed with a beautiful spring color, “Do you really want to do it?” vArDmBOyUtxjFNLJxyNQgeJNbrggph

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Gong Yingxian let out a low “um”, licking and kissing Ren Yi’s jaw, Adam’s apple, and chest.amnXKmInETYvcNLBDfmtLeUSFcrfif

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Ren Yi took out the lubricant from the bedside table with his backhand, and urged with a rough pant: “Then come.” ”VRaiiJcybfeMmlHViTJvgUCbKYIkoq

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Gong Yingxian opened Ren Yi’s legs with his knees, grabbed his slender ankles, lifted them to his shoulders, pulled out the lid of the lubricating liquid with one hand, and directly pushed the opening against Ren Yis closed bum, squeezing it hard.hDGbFdclRLKxzFblwWAJQzkxbpLXaE

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Although most of the cold gel flowed into the buttocks slit, some of it still got into the entrance, and the sudden foreign body and cool temperature made Ren Yi writhe his body uncomfortably.diIDqZvGEAnqiFwShwbXFIBvaGyznF

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Gong Yingxian’s eyes were on fire, and he kissed Ren Yi fiercely, and his slender fingers also took advantage of the situation to insert into the flesh hole, stirring and expanding.RHXDHoLyfdPDlCFdKpWqCassBlbGwR

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The long-lost shame and eroticism of being played with stimulated Ren Yi’s senses and made him horny.MrwmxicgkIbGZPtIWwtGAkHCbqaAyx

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The two kissed inseparably, even when they had difficulty breathing, they would not separate, as if they wanted to suck away every trace of each other’s breath, until they were indistinguishable from one another.EiEztPrfXrNVazlHhUBwSVUgIxDaye

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Ren Yi climbed Gong Yingxian’s waist with one long leg, and said in a animalistic voice: “Insert it, insert it now.” ”IqoRIACRzTpbWIoMUstdNxYFZyeRdU

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Gong Yingxian’s eyes were already red, he fixed Ren Yi’s waist, aimed at the small hole that opened slightly, his waist was straight, and his thick penishead was the first to go in, and then he was wrapped in layers of Ren Yis butthole, and it was difficult to move forward.POtKTcxJGFbCMYVTwraQfvRGsZOWMU

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Ren Yi let out a gasp, his slender neck tilted back, his bulging Adam’s apple was like a rolling mountain, and the sexual pleasure made all his blood run downward.kCUMoGCOOeutTulzUVOWxQjmztTCrY

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Gong Yingxian couldn’t control his male instinct to completely possess this person, and he couldn’t wait for the cramped inner wall to be completely opened, so he pushed forward fiercely and thrust it violently to the end.xThPbcKoizhbqorsZCXNbWPmsXCUNS

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His fleshy cock was long, thick, hard, and hot, and as soon as he stabbed it in, it filled Ren Yi’s body with its astonishing size.CNtrCwqbGRWZylSmukRmvkaOyhEpyY

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Ren Yi screamed in pain, but he also experienced indescribable pleasure, which was more of a psychological pleasure, and even turned the pain in his body into a surge of sensory stimulation, making the blood rush all over his body, with just Gong Yingxian inserting it, he was already hard.qydvKuncWUHzxwFvBfiVlejFsshMhM

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Gong Yingxian grabbed Ren Yi’s waist and pumped slowly but forcefully.iOJvGRHjYoNnGSXNspqAiJLgaJPrJw

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Ren Yi couldn’t help moaning, and immediately bit his lip, the remaining reason reminded him where this was, but the instinctive pursuit of pleasure made him cooperate with Gong Yingxian to his own rhythm and play with his sexual organ.TlPgxdbNjRzHkZgUdqovcmBnPJNrJk

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Gong Yingxian’s speed increased again, and the strength was also increasing, he suddenly pushed a few times fiercely, inserting it deeply, Ren Yis two legs were like the gates of the defeated army, opening to Gong Yingxian without reservation, and his ecstatic fleshhole had also violently contracted.oHlBWdWLxyjcGUXNDkDNGKiPTGSwoj

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Gong Yingxian felt that his thing was sucked tightly by the wet and tight little flesh hole, and with every thrust, it brought crazy pleasure to the two of them. When he pushed through the layers of flesh and inserted it into the depths, he could clearly feel Ren Yi’s trembling, and when he pulled it out, his flesh contracted strongly and retained.MjdOeVUPrmYlIIynCrndXzxosCYKfn

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“Ahhh……h Respond to the …… Ying Xian ……” Ren Yi called Gong Yingxian’s name impatiently.GYTuuQwvFOKwYbaJQtehiiQTJwrLgi

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Gong Yingxian thrust into this ecstasy zone fiercely, and his crotch hit Ren Yi’s buttocks with a slapping sound. Gong Yingxian was so excited that his muscles were bursting, and his eyes even shone like the eyes of an animal, ordinarily he seemed to be a person with few desires, but once he indulged in lust, the more difficult it was to extricate himself.cJwkyERxIzbjDizokaDRAgLpVYNrbS

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Gong Yingxian pulled out his cock violently, hugged Ren Yi and lay down on the bed, lifted one of his legs again, and inserted it from behind the side, while grabbing Ren Yi’s penis with one hand and stroking it, and the raindrop-like kiss fell on his neck and shoulders even more warmly.GJGksfjEIEnsCIZlpuEKGkyVKiTBoU

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Ren Yi’s throat kept escaping suppressed moans, and he wanted to scream loudly, because Gong Yingxian’s entry and exit brought him extreme crazy stimulation, and he had to bite his wrist to restrain him.BVfLJoJoKCbjZyOZDVgkxoescsaIOM

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Gong Yingxian grabbed his chin and gagged his lips, kissing him roughly, while fucking him violently, doing everything he wanted to do to this person.YFhRwLyAWlIiWiwnkgJECLIGEfIUbc

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Ren Yi’s lips, sexual organs and flesh holes are all possessed and controlled by Gong Yingxian without leaving any room, at this time he was like a kite in Gong Yingxian’s hand, with the rhythm of the other party in the sea of desire, a moment of immortal death, a moment of heaven and earth, Gong Yingxian’s front and back attacks almost drove him crazy, making him let out a lewd scream that even he couldn’t have ever imagined.biCSCLbODmxcUnMYzWNghIzDrYUisw

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“Ren Yi, Ren Yi.” Gong Yingxian, who rarely speaks during sex, also uncontrollably mutters the name that makes him fall.WdPHZEgoVlzlfKRDrEPVWOcEkfdykn

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“Hmm…… Uh-huh…… Ahhhh……h Respond to the …… Yes, call me by ……” Ren Yi kissed him indiscriminately.aUxlLRnvPePQgAgVDuYzrXKgpZYaRU

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In this position, he inserted into him more than 100 times, Gong Yingxian still had no sign of wanting to cum, and he didn’t let Ren Yi come either, but Ren Yi couldn’t bear it, wave after wave of intense pleasure was about to eat up his reason, tears welled up in the corners of his eyes, and his lower body had gotten even wetter, he called Gong Yingxian’s name indiscriminately, and said contradictory words: “Ying Xian…… Ah, don’t …… Other…… Over here…… To this…… Ahhhh……h You’ve me so well, you’re the only one who’s me, you’re the only one who makes me so good…… Ahhh……hh It’s too fast…… It’s too fast, ahhhhCyhIklRwGZLMfVKnWFuMNGCVJTiyYq

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Gong Yingxian picked Ren Yi up from the bed, folded him into a kneeling position, and his raised buttocks were aimed at him, and the fucked red flesh hole in the wet buttocks. Gong Yingxian spread the tight buttocks, thrust his powerful waist, and drove his penis straight in.gdacMBjrKhAZhJfXqfNpLWPDJcXqbx

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“Ahhh——” Ren Yi opened his mouth and bit his penis, tears gushed out, and the front of his penis also sprayed out.feCdZmrOWVWVDbmhFmQPuzfGinQAqg

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The sensitivity during ejaculation doubled, and Gong Yingxian was still pushing tirelessly. Ren Yi was tortured by the unbearable pleasure and almost lost his mind. He cried and begged while ejaculating: “No…no more…Yingxian…ahhh no…I can’t…ahhhhh——”QxzXWKfncFWQENRidBnaNajzODeKNM

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Gong Yingxian turned a deaf ear to him. He had fallen into the extreme stimulation and couldn’t extricate himself. He inserted into Ren Yi’s body again and again, felt Ren Yi’s trembling again and again, and got crazy pleasure again and again. This kind of satisfaction as if he had the whole world could turn any saint into a greedy beast, tirelessly fucking his female beast and reaching the peak of bliss – if there is bliss in the world, it is to fight to death with the person you love.BqhODjbqEPFmHytszDdgtDuTGVEKrB

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They spent a reckless night together, seeking solace in each other’s warmth and releasing the tangled emotions they couldn’t otherwise express.FSfbmMTMHHWZwhOtcQBbWZUTNUOqbR

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In the middle of the night, Gong Yingxian got up to leave, heading back to the branch to work overtime. yranLsoJKITZnKsRnCAElxRCvMNyuL

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Ren Yi, exhausted and barely able to lift a hand, grabbed his shirt to stop him from dressing. Lazily, he muttered, “You’re leaving in the dead of night? Makes this feel so improper and weird.”qxPTInZgyyAnadtlyQyOFaWqsIlCUf

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“Stop spouting nonsense,” Gong Yingxian replied with a light smile, scolding him playfully.ToafklzQEdQjeEjiOMhTPgNTiXXAzL

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Ren Yi smirked. “Running off after the deed, huh? Seems a bit ruthless and ungrateful, doesn’t it?” He loved teasing Gong Yingxian, finding joy in his awkward or embarrassed reactions. It was moments like these that made his troubles feel lighter.TIBfhRSPhVWolUbfKDAZlELdvQgCWL

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Awkwardly, Gong Yingxian explained, “But Xiao Tan found something new. I have to check it out.”dPzVCUHQFRxCGQvVSTcTAnQnmNrKVq

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“Don’t mention other men in front of me,” Ren Yi grumbled, tugging Gong Yingxian’s clothes. “Stay five more minutes, okay?”KGYQFZPkaXijaWkFKSDQqqBhBibRQp

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How could Gong Yingxian refuse? He relented.XwRMRVmtppjZQXrBLqDMCPkFmYmCQh

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Ren Yi hugged him close, whispering softly into his ear, “I wish time could stop at this moment.”eZRrAUPGLaeWAoiQIbWGkqputhcXtR

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“Yeah,” Gong Yingxian replied, closing his eyes. He couldn’t agree more.mMhcUPWAIpLhDPAfpXEtBTeojYXRwm

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Ren Yi sighed, a mix of weariness and self-deprecation in his voice. “Sometimes life is so fucking exhausting. Why does everything have to be so complicated? Most of it’s self-inflicted, anyway.”pIWLlYNddDSTdYOGmiMfPZDnUUVZtF

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Gong Yingxian stroked Ren Yi’s hair gently, offering silent comfort.BRrPlftTIFmUAclaUWpGvZMSMKhNrX

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“I’m really tired,” Ren Yi admitted, tracing Gong Yingxian’s features with his fingertips. “It’d be nice to take a break. Right now, I just want to be with you every day.”tVJQjAgvUQgcuABqAxeMmEAXWPSwBc

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Gong Yingxian chuckled, feeling a tickling warmth as he hugged Ren Yi tighter. “Stay at my place for a while.”gqhrpZZeHQsEFxTZvmePJwlJyRNYHk

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Ren Yi shook his head. “No way. Even if I don’t have to go out on duty, I can’t just leave. I need to stay here, be ready for any investigations, and face everything with the team.”qJqoYejEupqMaWboItorBRsJhkQSfz

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Disappointed, Gong Yingxian suggested, “At least come over for dinner. You promised last time.”WfbpEsIclzTPXdnODERUDejtNDRzBi

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“Alright, I’ll come.”MSysmIHaZjuYkgFFhCTZMVYmWMQKhc

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“How about Saturday? I’ll be finished with the thing I wanted to show you.”mglfEOlAxKLmCCFPaFIazweAigQUxa

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“Sounds good. I can see that and your pets too.”wtbgFJVKRHRbXxRzZKYBUMfdvzotLl

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Curiously, Gong Yingxian asked, “What kind of things did you get up to, like spraying reporters with water guns and fighting people?”XwnNztkSKSvYRYZgCXeoikKoLfBUrB

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Ren Yi chuckled, “Ah, to be young. That reporter was a complete idiot. Imagine—it’s the middle of the night, and a mother and daughter run out of their burning building. The mom’s in a sheer nightgown, the kid’s bawling her eyes out, and this guy shoves a camera in their faces. He actually asked them how it felt to lose their home in a fire. Her husband would’ve been justified if he’d beaten him to death. We tried to get him to back off a few times, but he wouldn’t budge and even started swearing at us. So, I took the water hose and knocked him flat.”WeLeGcNQixxDTtHjVjiYWlhaCMXMMI

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Gong Yingxian looked at Ren Yi, smiling indulgently. His tone carried a hint of affection. “Good job.”bbEudnvkiGVWjSSRaoiyfKACBNavRw

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“Then there was another scumbag,” Ren Yi continued, shaking his head. “Some guy selling health pillows. He stocked his place to the brim, and it short-circuited, causing a fire. When we got there, he swore there was nobody inside and told us to save his damn pillows first. Turns out his bedridden, 80-year-old mom was still in there. Thinking about it now still pisses me off.”VPZYoTIFWDfetVOxgvGTLleKoxndwb

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“Did you get punished for it?”QvHekJcbpJnapchBpHTVrzRAeduwDl

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Ren Yi nodded. “Of course. Later on, after seeing enough of this kind of bullshit, I started leading teams myself and learned to control my temper. I used to be impulsive when I was younger. I’ve mellowed out a lot over the years. If you’d met me back then, we might’ve ended up fighting.”VylLNLXvtKGmvdLUdbVcwFVQIeSswI

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Gong Yingxian kissed him lightly on the forehead. “You wouldn’t stand a chance against me.”rXIBxoHUpuOCixbFMHyeaMYHeyBTDQ

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“How do you know if we never tried?”MSmcjoqDktcToxuraSvuEoZgZCiVbt

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“I don’t need to try to know.”vMavyuQmMAZVxgZBTSxUiZMuQHkGRx

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“Let’s test it someday, then.”EQWKTyxWjzRZQukapippbgAmIQOdek

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“Not now.”bEMhmsLrugZykFjwjWzSiqAUBGcDYC

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“Why not?”uASuBBoOaaLwTMJEeuTRIhyBDjjOll

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“Why?”mExvAMqtChAvANTPqCeaFvshsdwdAN

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“Because you wouldn’t stand a chance against me.”sFZVECVzjAZqdTFELnWPPoduoNtJFj

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The two bantered in this utterly pointless way, yet the warmth between them was unmistakable.HqcZXbNiWcUOGTLQZfLWSUOVkZgAAh

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Eventually, Gong Yingxian reluctantly left.BQUKfhcqGCnlhRldMwuOdSGtZgWGRU

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The moment he walked away, it was as if a magical shield of protection had been taken with him. Suddenly, all the cold, loneliness, anxiety, and worry came crashing down. Ren Yi got up, took a shower, and spent the night smoking at his desk.ZfpZRumLhAMhjiyAavcNEbrsSfIuat

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At dawn, Ren Yi led the soldiers in their usual morning exercise. The looks on their faces were hesitant—unsure whether to bring up the situation or remain silent. Seeing their captain and teammates misunderstood and insulted weighed heavily on them.XGWLZUlKFdMIZneWYgkqojtwJeAOrp

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Ren Yi scanned the group. “Who’s missing?”zstVJEEafMILoRtxvrEzaHmkWDEacX

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Gao Ge reported, “Captain, Cui Yisheng requested leave today.”FtKhoJJnGPUhdfNIQwCtgtpTfoWejo

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Ren Yi nodded knowingly. It was Cui Yisheng who had led the operation that night. With such an incident, the psychological pressure was bound to be immense. Without pressing further, Ren Yi calmly said, “Carry on with training as usual. Focus on your work and leave the rest to me and the instructor. I don’t want anyone distracted—especially while on duty. Got it?”uUGGLeNTMyTuKnTvBKcdCfRpgNLhsS

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“Got it!”kyatkYKEnbPNyyiXwEWcNFnJflVDjG

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Ren Yi paused, then added, “This might be the toughest time our squad has faced, but the harder it gets, the more we need to stay united, calm, and motivated. Believe in yourselves—this, too, shall pass.”XJhUXbPCSmnJpXLQVQXPNHFAvUvGYF

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“Yes, sir!”cfMfHznObIlfYodAElxTqJCxFLiQsB

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“Alright, warm up!”gDMNTqzXDfhANpZwMKebMpzXamlgfo

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That afternoon, Ren Yi and Qu Yangbo were summoned to the brigade for another meeting. Ren Yi had already provided all the details he could, and Qu Yangbo had organized and submitted evidence as quickly as possible. Today’s meeting was mostly about strategizing.DjyuEkEWjDbTlVKZPmdJpDSNyjmFfN

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By the third day, the online uproar had reached a fever pitch. It had become the hottest topic in the news. As solid evidence emerged, the narrative started to shift, with some voices questioning the accusations and defending the squad. However, such support remained scarce.QQKbaIpfAVcEicsmebKdiiFdClsTVt

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Chen Xiaofei shared updates on the higher-ups’ stance, which didn’t look promising. Responding slowly to emergencies was often unavoidable, and as long as procedures weren’t violated, firefighters wouldn’t be punished for that. The issue with the private hospital, however, was much harder to resolve. Even if everything was aboveboard—if the gifts were between friends, under public-interest categories, and without any exchange of benefits—it still didn’t change the fact that it was a breach of discipline.WbTGRZFPGAhLKPeXLjFmdfLPDbPYaA

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Gong Yingxian was also under investigation.uXwjYZQvDlxLRiWJXdnGevktiuAZvU

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Chen Xiaofei and Xu Jin were working on damage control and appealing to the higher-ups. But judging by their furrowed brows, Ren Yi knew the outcome wasn’t going to be good.eWmJWVLBETAfMsPyvNqzjnfjVlUENc

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At this point, however, worrying was pointless. All they could do was take things one step at a time.odfLHbTTqwCDamZJAeKkyAnAYjYvVS

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Leaving the brigade, Qu Yangbo tried to comfort him. “Don’t stress too much. Things have already reached this stage. Just do your best. If the organization recognizes your value, even if you’re punished this time, they won’t give up on you.”YdlGhUtOdgJvjiGxHfGEuPMBxcXpNV

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Ren Yi nodded. “I can handle it. Don’t worry.”ZSvRHipLYBXmSgfLgxfeGdGwYfwFsd

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Qu Yangbo slung an arm around his shoulder. “Sihuo, I used to think you were unambitious, and I had this ‘iron that refuses to become steel’ kind of frustration with you. But now I’ve realized, honestly, you’re best suited to stay with the squad your whole life. You’re not cut out for politics.”opvbCLFVXmezhqkmzCswHEkwuqlNGt

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Ren Yi laughed heartily. “So, are you giving up on trying to groom me now?”DQMFhUDIEXxcTvCzaVCMawplFcxXAq

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Qu Yangbo sighed. “I’ve given up.”kHETmNgEdnJhITPMEkZppsSyKBgEJk

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“Then hurry up and get promoted so you can look after me later.”GaJKkTDdSwXaaINnBISiIYrlXZtEDv

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“That’s exactly the plan. God knows you’ll get into trouble and embarrass me again.”cLDuXkwpQwgAeXaAgXXouWyBvkRqgf

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“Ha ha ha—”OAkrKQKKvXOhVOPvmlEhAoXZyrYlhM

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“Oh, by the way, I need to take leave tomorrow. Can you and Gao Ge handle things? I’ll be back the day after.”lpkegFCbsxttXfPpLtkCMRLjgaGEuR

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“Of course. But why now, of all times?” Ren Yi was curious. This was the most critical period, and Qu Yangbo wouldn’t leave unless it was important.ZeGPMTMmSFgQQyJxhHidKpgmhgHEmm

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“My dad. He’s leading an exercise in the northwest and isn’t answering calls. I have to find him.”tUNOylWpETdbNnKykEdYgwCrneiIRc

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Ren Yi fell silent.PjpzvxBqaSLrFsFMwfudQqocohRTPJ

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Qu Yangbo adjusted his glasses. “If your punishment comes down, it’ll be hard to fix. I need to move fast.”iQCSnEFlNttjFHwWAFBTFsNAPWMpou

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“Yangbo, thank you.” Ren Yi knew Qu Yangbo didn’t like asking favors from his father.yqgxmuIZrzjRhOKrGHPbItQCiGJzww

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“Stop with the gratitude. Let me treat you to a meal. That seafood place we went to last year—the one with the giant Australian lobsters.”PGXpMcNpFsdHMRhbkMbDgSrINRFltG

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“Let’s go, let’s go.”iyOOUxLtthTJPTTmPXHkFCzUmlbCKA

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