Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 581 Crisis 1(4)_1

"I am a brother first, then a soldier. These matters should never have concerned my sister, so why involve her? Granted, her medical arts are commendable, but that’s not a reason to put her in danger. She was unconscious for an entire month, and that’s more than enough," Shangguan Qing stated, his tone firm and undeniably resolute. He paid no mind to the stern expressions of the two men. No matter what they said, he would not agree, and he knew his grandfather wouldn’t either. "My sister is just a student; she shouldn’t be dragged into this. However, as a soldier, if the organization asks me to participate, I’ll do so without a word and give it my all, without so much as a frown." Shangguan Qing’s words carried a steely resolve, underscoring his unwavering obedience to his superiors.

He was a brother who adored his sister before he was a soldier.

Hearing Shangguan Qing protect her in such a way, Shangguan You would be lying if she said she wasn’t moved. As she felt this emotion, a spring-like warmth spread through her heart.

Shangguan You simply smiled, neither agreeing nor objecting, and deftly changed the subject, steering the conversation towards how to prepare a delicious meal.

Although it was said that the Shangguan siblings would cook, in the end, neither of them had the chance. Instead, they acted as assistants to the Luo brothers, who personally prepared the entire meal.

"Luo brothers, the women who marry you will be the luckiest in the world," Shangguan You couldn’t help but exclaim, her eyes fixed on the table laden with colorful, aromatic, and flavorful dishes. They’re truly amazing, she thought. Men like these are competent in the drawing-room and skilled in the kitchen. Indeed, how rare!

"Silly girl, if you like it, come to our house more often and let them cook for you. You should know, not many get the chance to have them personally cook," Luo Jing said with a proud grin. His two sons were versatile and well-rounded talents.

As their father, he was proud of them. Seeing Shangguan You’s admiring gaze, he mused that it wouldn’t be bad if she married into the Luo Family. After all, both his sons seemed to treat her a little differently.

"Little You, come over more often in the future. Whatever you want to eat, I’ll have these two lads cook it for you," Luo Xiao said, his earlier gloom vanishing as his mood lightened.

"Sure, I will if I get the chance," Shangguan You replied with a light smile.

"Qing, starting tomorrow, you will add cooking to your lessons," Shangguan Zhi ordered Shangguan Qing coldly, his face stern.

"Yes, Grandpa," Shangguan Qing replied. He silently cursed the Luo brothers from head to toe. He was quite skilled himself, but he fell short compared to them. Still, he couldn’t understand why two grown men would bother learning to cook. Did the Luo brothers aspire to be chefs or open a restaurant?

Shangguan You chuckled softly, watching Shangguan Zhi fuming at the dinner table and Shangguan Qing sitting beside her with a gloomy expression. This is hilarious! she thought, thoroughly amused. The meal could barely be called a harmonious one between hosts and guests, though Shangguan Zhi and Luo Xiao did end up having a few extra drinks.

「The early winter night whistled coldly, the wind stinging faces, as darkness enveloped the Shangguan household in serene quiet.」

Sensing her family was asleep, Shangguan You changed into light clothes and carefully slipped out the window. My family wouldn’t agree to me going openly, so I’ll go covertly, she resolved. Besides, Luo Wu’s words today piqued my interest.

Her nimble body evaded the Hidden Guards lurking in the surroundings as she made her way toward the main gate of the compound. This time, she didn’t fly. Instead, she moved like an ordinary person, carefully avoiding the hidden sentries and sneaking out.

In a shadowy corner by the main gate, a military Land Rover was parked. Just as Shangguan You’s dark figure approached, the vehicle’s door swung open, and Luo Wu stepped out. His eyes brightened upon seeing Shangguan You, but then his brow furrowed slightly in displeasure.

Before Shangguan You could speak, a heavy coat was draped over her shoulders.

"It’s cold, and you came out without wearing enough. Aren’t you afraid of getting sick?"

"Brother Luo Wu, I’m not cold," Shangguan You said with a faint smile. She truly didn’t feel the chill, especially with the warmth now on her shoulders.

"Your little face is flushed from the cold, yet you say you’re not cold? Hurry, get in the car. Grandpa and Dad are waiting for us." Luo Wu pulled her into the vehicle, floored the accelerator, and the car sped off.

「At the Luo Family home, lights blazed brightly. Luo Xiao and his son Luo Jing paced anxiously in the living room.」 Has Shangguan You been picked up yet? they wondered. For over a month, a heavy stone had weighed on their hearts, and they didn’t know when it would finally be lifted.

While they waited anxiously, the sound of a car horn echoed. Luo Xiao’s face lit up. With a wave of his hand, he called out to Luo Jing and Luo Wu, then led the way out the door.

"Everyone’s here. Let’s move out."

Luo Xiao rode in his private vehicle, which disappeared into the darkness. The car carrying Shangguan You quickly followed, and in an instant, they too vanished into the night.

「After a full two hours of driving, passing through numerous checkpoints, they finally reached their destination: a secret branch of the Security Bureau.」 This facility was unlike the main headquarters; it was even more heavily guarded and operated under stricter protocols. With layer upon layer of checkpoints and countless soldiers patrolling, it was said that not even an ant could get in.

As soon as their vehicles halted, patrolling soldiers on either side stood respectfully at attention, saluting Luo Xiao and his party. Their movements were precise and orderly, clearly the result of rigorous training.

"Good evening, Commander!"

"Mm," Luo Xiao acknowledged with a nod, his expression growing increasingly grave. He led the group into the main building, where every door was guarded by two men.

"Good evening, Commander!" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

All along the way, soldiers who saw Luo Xiao and Luo Jing greeted them respectfully. This clearly demonstrated the Luo Family’s prestige within the Security Bureau.

Just as they stepped into the building, a group hurried out to greet them. They appeared to be other high-ranking officials within the Security Bureau, but their faces were pale and haggard. Upon seeing Luo Xiao and Luo Jing, they visibly sighed in relief.

"Minister, we’ve been desperately waiting for you!" the man in the lead exclaimed, hastily wiping sweat from his brow. "If you hadn’t come soon, we wouldn’t have been able to hold on much longer!"

As he spoke, he noticed the petite figure of Shangguan You in the group. He faltered for a moment, then quickly regained his composure.