novelraw Chapter 162 : Please, Wife
Chapter 162 : Please, Wife
As dawn broke, all the wounded in the clinic were transferred to the military hospital not far from Central Avenue.
Shen Han was sent to the hospital within the Peace Palace and scheduled for eye surgery that morning.
Gu Junwan couldn't stay at the hospital continuously.
Shortly after returning to the Peace Palace, she began work.
The special forces' battle was over, but her war against the financial groups was just beginning.
She couldn't stop now, not until she had dealt with the Zhou Group thoroughly.
The case officers had put in tremendous effort, accompanied by bloodshed and sacrifice.
As their superior, she couldn't let her subordinates' hard work go to waste.
As the Empress, she owed the public a responsible explanation.
The Zhou K Group's major crimes involving organized crime and drugs were irrefutably proven, and they had even engaged in a gunfight with the army.
The matter was so serious that the military had implemented armed sanctions, far beyond the scope of business warfare rules.
At this point, any other financial group that dared to interfere would be openly challenging the federal government.
In one day, Gu Junwan held five meetings.
Orders were issued from within the Peace Palace, to be implemented by power holders at various levels.
The entire state machinery was operating at high speed.
This time, Gu Junwan was determined to break down the Zhou financial group's stronghold.
Once this defense line was successfully breached, the monopolistic fortress formed by the various financial groups would eventually be dismantled by her.
But that was a matter for later.
Night had fallen, and Gu Junwan rose from behind her desk.
She rubbed her slightly sore brow and looked towards Xu Zhao, who was organizing documents in another area: "You've worked hard these past few days. Let's stop here for today. Go home and rest quickly. If you keep burning the candle at both ends, your body won't be able to take it."
Hearing her Empress's voice, Xu Zhao quickly saved the file she was organizing.
She thought to herself: You're the one who needs rest the most. I'm just helping out, while you have to make decisions and weigh the pros and cons of various aspects. What you're consuming is mental energy.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I'll call the driver now to take you back to the villa first, then I'll go home."
Xu Zhao was about to take out her phone when she heard Gu Junwan speak again softly: "I'm not going back to the villa for now. I'll go to the hospital first."
Hearing this, Xu Zhao nearly slapped her forehead.
Today had been so busy that she had forgotten about the one in the hospital!
Poor Shen the dog, with both gunshot wounds and eye infection, must be in great need of the Empress's company right now.
Thinking of this, Xu Zhao couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
'Those two really have it tough. Despite having identities that others envy and look up to, because of their responsibilities, they can't even enjoy themselves properly. They're constantly swimming against the current.'
'But come to think of it, Shen the dog has helped the Empress greatly this time. Without this operation, who knows how many innocent people would have been devoured by those demons, and the crackdown on the financial groups couldn't have struck such a heavy blow.'
As her thoughts raced, Gu Junwan had already put away her pen and walked over.
"Let's go. Have the driver take you home. I'll take the guard team's vehicle to the hospital."
The Empress's voice was still as melodious as a gentle stream, clear and pleasant to the ear.
But beneath that beautiful tone, Xu Zhao could sense her Empress's fatigue.
She knew the Empress wanted to be alone with Shen Han, so she didn't insist on accompanying her.
As they were about to leave the office building, Xu Zhao suddenly thought of something and secretly took out a small bag from her briefcase, handing it over.
"Your Majesty, there's air freshener in here. Do you want to take it?"
Gu Junwan's steps faltered slightly, and the small tips of her ears hidden beneath her hair immediately turned red.
She coughed lightly, a bit embarrassed, then said seriously: "No need. She's in that state, I'm just going to see her and talk for a while."
Xu Zhao made an "oh" sound, seeing that her Empress had no intention of taking the small bag, so she tucked it back into her briefcase.
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Shen Han had slept all afternoon, and now that evening had come, she wasn't sleepy at all.
A bandage was wrapped around her forehead, and she couldn't use her eyes for the next few days.
With dedicated staff taking care of her meals and daily life, the change in lifestyle made her somewhat uncomfortable.
She couldn't call or message Gu Junwan, and there was no one around she could ask about the Empress's news.
She could only lie quietly on the hospital bed, praying that the bandage on her eyes could be removed soon.
Shen Han turned over, lying on her side and pulling out the necklace from her neck.
This was a custom-made necklace, with a small pendant containing a photo of her and Gu Junwan.
Unable to see now, she didn't use her fingerprint to unlock and open the pendant's cover.
She just held it in her hand, recalling the circumstances of the day they took the photo.
Just then, a faint sound of a door opening came from not far away.
Then, the sound of the door lock engaging followed.
Someone had come in!
Shen Han estimated it was around 10 PM and wasn't sure if it was the nurse taking care of her or Gu Junwan.
So, she simply spoke out: "Is that Nurse Chen?"
Naturally, it wasn't convenient to say Gu Junwan's name.
Shen Han also didn't want to use 'Wife' as a reference, in case it wasn't her, which would be too embarrassing.
The visitor didn't respond, which gave Shen Han a glimmer of hope.
The person who had suddenly entered the hospital room was, of course, Gu Junwan.
There were no other patients arranged on this floor where Shen Han was, and she had taken a private elevator, so she hadn't used a mask or anything to conceal her face.
At this moment, she was approaching the bedside with gentle movements.
The soft carpet allowed her to walk silently. In the private room, only the rustle of Shen Han propping herself up could be heard.
Gu Junwan stood by the bed, bending slightly, and exhaled softly as she looked at the obedient Alpha sitting before her: "Who's Nurse Chen?"
Hearing her wife's voice, Shen Han immediately became happy.
She reached out towards the source of the sound but grasped empty air, quickly opening both arms and calling out: "Junwan, Junwan, come here quickly."
Gu Junwan took her hand, sat down sideways, and lowered her gaze to examine her Alpha.
The woman before her wore a patient's gown, blue and white stripes outlining her slender shoulders.
The white bandage wrapped around her eyes had a faint medicinal smell, adding a touch of vulnerability to the valiant soldier who had charged into battle last night.
The Alpha's usually spirited high ponytail was nowhere to be seen.
Her smooth black hair fell over her shoulders like silk, making one want to touch and feel its delicate texture.
Gu Junwan liked Shen Han's uprightness in her military uniform, and also liked her current softness and gentleness.
Of course, she definitely didn't like the current injured state of her partner.
"I'm sorry I couldn't find time to come and keep you company after your surgery."
Gu Junwan raised her hand to tuck a stray lock of hair behind the other's ear.
Her fingertips brushed against the Alpha's ear, sending a series of tiny electric currents.
Shen Han shrank her neck slightly, then lunged forward, directly hanging onto Gu Junwan.
She nuzzled the other with her nose tip, her voice full of happiness: "It's good you didn't come then. I fell asleep right after the surgery. If you had come, it would have been a wasted trip."
Feeling her beloved's dependence on her, Gu Junwan also felt very pleased.
The fatigue from staying up late and extensive mental exertion was greatly relieved at this moment.
Perhaps due to not being able to see, Shen Han's sense of smell had become much more acute than usual.
She flared her nostrils slightly, detecting several different fragrances on her wife.
There was the familiar scent of her hair, and a very faint ink fragrance.
There was also the cold plum fragrance that fascinated Shen Han.
The scent of an S-class Omega's pheromones was already fatally attractive to Alphas.
Not to mention that this Omega before her was exclusively hers.
Shen Han had originally just been cuddling against Gu Junwan, acting coquettish, but as she nuzzled, her state became a bit off.
But Shen Han didn't dare to make advances at this time.
She knew her wife's temperament well. In her current pitiful state, trying to get frisky would only result in a scolding.
At this moment, her thoughts began to race.
Soon, she had a little plan in mind.
Getting into bed was definitely not possible, but coaxing her to soften up and let her 'satisfy her craving' a bit shouldn't be too much of a problem!
After cultivating her emotions for a bit, Shen Han spoke pitifully: "Wife, can you kiss me?"
"Since the surgery this morning, I haven't been able to sense light. I've been lying here most of the day with no one to talk to. I've been longing for you to come, but also worried about you running back and forth."
Gu Junwan was already distressed about her partner's injury, and hearing these words now made her heart clench.
She cupped the other's chin, tilted her head slightly, and covered the lips before her with her own red ones.
Gu Junwan's gentle kiss made Shen Han so excited that she started beating drums in her heart.
She controlled her breathing, earnestly enjoying this gift bestowed by her Omega.
A sweet fragrance blossomed on her taste buds, and the plum scent began to change from subtle to rich.
After a while, Gu Junwan took the initiative to end the kiss.
The attraction between Alpha and Omega was mutual.
Shen Han's scent was equally tempting to her.
She suddenly regretted not taking the air freshener her assistant had offered earlier.
As soon as this thought arose, she immediately suppressed it.
This wasn't about whether the scent could be eliminated or not; the other's physical condition simply wasn't suitable for intimacy!
Shen Han nestled her head in the crook of the other's neck, pleading: "Wife, can I smell your nape?"
"It's all darkness before my eyes now, but your scent can make me feel colors."
Before Gu Junwan could hesitate, she launched another clingy attack.
"Just once, okay? I promise I won't push my luck."
"There's a fresh air system in this room, it won't be a problem. Please, wife."
How could Gu Junwan resist such soft persistence? After stroking the Alpha's reddened ears, she acquiesced.
Shen Han was secretly delighted.
She knelt behind the other, fumbling to move aside the Omega's long hair at the nape, then brought her face close and began to search leisurely.
After quite a while, her lips were still circling around the suppression patch.
The hot breath on her nape caused Gu Junwan's shoulders to tremble.
"Shen Han."
Hearing her beloved's voice, Shen Han paused, lifting her lips to softly 'hmm?' near the other's ear.
Gu Junwan's slender hand supporting her on the edge of the bed unconsciously gripped the sheet tighter.
Her voice was as faint as a mosquito's hum: "Hurry up."
Shen Han was inwardly pleased, but her words carried a hint of grievance: "Aww~ Okay, wife."
Just as Shen Han was about to bury her face to explore again.
In a certain private elevator of the hospital, Gu Qianqiu and Tang Yucai were discreetly heading straight for Shen Han's floor.
Tang Yucai held a bouquet of fresh flowers, with a small medicinal plant she had grown herself in the center, which had a soothing effect on the nerves.
"Madam, shouldn't we bring some soup as well?"
Gu Qianqiu gave her a sidelong glance: "It's so late, what soup? That child needs more rest now."
"If there's anything that needs help later, you do more. Little Wan has also been working non-stop for several days. Don't let her busy herself alone there."