Admiral, Your Wife Is Gone ABO - Chapter 37

Huo Lanjing suddenly stopped him, his tone dark and ominous.

Luo Le turned back, taking a deep breath. What do you want to say? If you keep up this attitude, I’m sorry, but I’m not going to put up with it.

Huo Lanjing’s eyes narrowed slightly. Luo Le, don’t push your luck.

Push my luck? Luo Le scoffed, his anger turning into bitter amusement. Yes, you probably think yesterday’s marking was some kind of favor you did me. Your explanation—or rather, your notification—that you and Chen Wuxing are just comrades-in-arms should be the greatest reward I could ever receive. I should be weeping with gratitude.

As Huo Lanjing’s face darkened further, Luo Le felt a strange sense of satisfaction.

He continued, You keep insisting you’re just comrades, but the entire military district says you’re a couple. On the forums, your CP fans outnumber my bank balance. I refuse to believe you haven’t seen it, Huo Lanjing. Do you really think one sentence from you can resolve everything?

Huo Lanjing frowned in thought, as if searching for a counterargument.

Luo Le walked back to his previous seat, poured himself a cup of tea, and waited for him to speak.

He understood now Huo Lanjing wouldn’t let him go until he laid everything bare.

He couldn’t quite grasp it. They were married Huo Lanjing had, by all accounts, fulfilled his elders’ wishes. Moreover, Luo Le was the one initiating the divorce, so Huo Lanjing wouldn’t face any blame.

Given this, shouldn’t Huo Lanjing be welcoming the split with open arms, ready to fly off into the sunset with Chen Wuxing?

Huo Lanjing stared at the Smart Brain, his brow furrowing deeper with each passing moment. He finally looked up at Luo Le, pressing his lips into a thin line. The forum incident… I’ll handle it. Since we’re married, I won’t commit adultery. Your grounds for divorce are invalid.

Luo Le paused. He’d been furious yesterday, letting his anger cloud his judgment. Of course, now that he thought about it, how could a Huo Family scion, as noble as Huo Lanjing, ever stoop to such behavior?

Yet Luo Le had witnessed Huo Lanjing’s attitude toward Chen Wuxing firsthand.

Huo Lanjing, Luo Le said, I might not be as easily fooled as you think. Let me tell you, based on how you treat him, your relationship is far from simple.

He sighed. Fine, you won’t cheat. Then consider this I can’t bear to watch you two star-crossed lovers suffer. Divorce is best for both of us.

The veins on Huo Lanjing’s hand, gripping the teacup, bulged sharply as his gaze pierced Luo Le like an arrow.

Luo Le suddenly felt a chill and avoided his eyes.

Huo Lanjing’s long-suppressed anger finally reached its breaking point.

He abruptly stood up, strode over, and seized Luo Le’s wrist in a tight grip.

Luo Le, lacking Huo Lanjing’s strength, was yanked to his feet. No matter how he cursed, Huo Lanjing ignored him, dragging him straight to the massive floor-to-ceiling window.

Huo Lanjing pressed a button, and the curtains automatically parted, bathing them in the golden light of the setting sun.

Luo Le angrily raised his other hand to strike Huo Lanjing’s face, but Huo Lanjing caught it firmly, stopping it ten centimeters short.

Pointing outside, Huo Lanjing’s voice seethed with fury, Look at the people below carrying those files.

Luo Le, equally defiant, snapped, What’s there to see? Just three people with files. What’s so special about that?

Huo Lanjing sneered coldly. In half an hour, those files will be delivered here. Luo Le, what do you think the First Legion is? This is the military, not a place for romantic dalliances. Everyone has their duty. Without them, do you think you could live so freely and carelessly in the Empire?

Luo Le froze, turning to glance at the desk behind him, piled high with documents.

Huo Lanjing continued, Chen Wuxing joined the military at fifteen. He fought alongside me in the 721 Campaign, the Battle of Planet Twenty-Two, the Flying Star Incident, and ten major and minor battles. An omega, his body bears unsightly scars. He is an officer of the Empire, a hero of the Empire. Luo Le, he deserves our respect.

This was the first time Huo Lanjing had ever spoken so much to him.

After fully processing Huo Lanjing’s words, Luo Le didn’t know what to say.

Could it be that Huo Lanjing was genuinely being kinder to Chen Wuxing out of respect, and others had simply misunderstood?

But Huo Lanjing’s words made him sound like the villain. The thought left him feeling somewhat resentful.

Luo Le was well aware of how arduous and remarkable it was for an omega to rise to his current position through military merit alone.

Yet he had never harassed Chen Wuxing or spread rumors about him.

Luo Le didn’t want to continue this conversation.

He lowered his head in thought, then asked hesitantly after a moment, Then why did you say you wanted to abort the child when I… suspected I was pregnant last time?

Luo Le stared at Huo Lanjing, unmoving.

He was genuinely curious. If it wasn’t because Huo Lanjing had someone else in his heart, then what was the real reason?

Huo Lanjing lowered his head to take a sip of tea before answering slowly, I don’t want children for now.

Luo Le didn’t believe him for a second. He leaned back, casting a dismissive glance. Really? When will you want them, then? We’ve been married for four years, haven’t we?

Truthfully, Luo Le didn’t want children either. He just wanted to prove a point.

Huo Lanjing We can discuss this later.

Luo Le gazed out the window, his expression darkening. Can you even convince yourself with that? You simply despise me from the bottom of your heart. ‘Later’? Forget it. There won’t be a ‘later’.

Huo Lanjing frowned at him. Luo Le, do you have to be like this? The war is intensifying, the Insectoids are watching us hungrily, and many planets are begging the Empire for aid. I don’t have time to coddle you.

Just because he hadn’t returned to the Empire often, Luo Le had chased him all the way to the military base. If that delicate man actually got pregnant, wouldn’t he threaten to force Huo Lanjing to return? And…

Luo Le understood. Huo Lanjing was afraid that if he got pregnant, he would cling to him and force him to return to the Empire.

He forced a bitter smile. Is this really the kind of person Huo Lanjing thinks I am?

Neither spoke, the matter settled, leaving the room in silence.

Until a knock broke the stillness.

Enter.

Colonel Lin entered, holding a file. Admiral, these are the latest mecha specifications.

Huo Lanjing acknowledged with a nod, gesturing to the documents on his right.

Colonel Lin understood, took the file, and left, closing the door behind him.

Luo Le approached, glanced at the file on the table, and asked with feigned nonchalance, Choosing one for him?

Huo Lanjing looked puzzled. For whom?

Chen Wuxing.

Huo Lanjing frowned, offering a rare explanation. Beacon Wolf can no longer be deployed in combat.

Luo Le immediately understood.

So, he’s choosing one for me.

Luo Le picked up the mecha specifications and began flipping through them, asking as he browsed, None catch your eye?

Huo Lanjing didn’t hesitate. No.

For days, every time Huo Lanjing reviewed the specifications, he couldn’t help but compare them to Beacon Wolf. None met his standards, so he remained undecided.

But with their departure just two days away, he needed to make a choice.

Luo Le tapped the closed file against the table.

Huo Lanjing looked up at him, his expression seeming to ask, What do you want?

Do you have a mecha showroom or something here? Luo Le’s tone remained frosty.

Have Colonel Lin take you. Huo Lanjing didn’t seem to care, reverting to his usual aloof demeanor.

Luo Le, irritated by this, snapped coldly, You take me.

Huo Lanjing didn’t move or reply, as if time had frozen.

Just as Luo Le thought he would refuse, Huo Lanjing suddenly stood up and walked straight to the door.

Noticing Luo Le hadn’t followed, Huo Lanjing glanced back with a detached look.

Luo Le snapped out of his daze and hurried after him.

The showroom was on the eighteenth floor. They took Huo Lanjing’s private elevator, which was usually deserted.

Soon, they arrived at a separate compartment.

Luo Le swiftly retrieved a black mecha from his spatial storage.

The black mecha bore a unique emblem on its chest and was meticulously crafted, every detail perfectly executed.

Huo Lanjing approached and ran his hand over the mecha’s surface. The icy-smooth touch instantly revealed the premium-grade paint.

Seeing this, Luo Le smiled. Why don’t you try it out?

Without a word, Huo Lanjing climbed into the mecha.

Luo Le felt a twinge of annoyance. Couldn’t he say something nice? Why does it sound like I’m forcing him?

This gift feels completely impersonal.

He watched as the mecha, expertly controlled, executed several complex maneuvers with fluid precision, then unleashed a pillar of light materialized from mental energy.

After a moment, the cockpit’s glow dimmed, and Huo Lanjing returned to his side.

How was it?

Huo Lanjing gazed at Luo Le’s expectant face and asked, Your creation?

Luo Le nodded, his eyes gleaming as he launched into an enthusiastic explanation Yes! From the chip to the components to the assembly—I did it all myself. It’s only A+ grade, but the stats and materials are top-tier. And I even added a little something extra that allows for future upgrades.

The setting sun streamed through the window, bathing Luo Le’s face in a warm, golden light, as if he were enveloped in a radiant aura.

Huo Lanjing stared at him, momentarily stunned. After a pause, he asked, For me?

A flicker of amusement crossed Luo Le’s lips. Depends on your performance.

Huo Lanjing fell silent.

He knew exactly what Luo Le meant by performance.

Keep it for now, Luo Le said. Consider it a loan.

Though he said this, Luo Le had no intention of ever taking it back.

Huo Lanjing gave a perfunctory nod and casually stored the mecha.

Given his status, he should have been using S-Class or SS-Class mecha. The military district had S-Class models available, but for some reason, he couldn’t bring himself to like them.

Although this was an A+ model, it at least met his aesthetic standards.

Suddenly, Huo Lanjing’s hand appeared in front of him.

Luo Le looked up, puzzled. What’s this for?

Payment.

A surge of annoyance rose in Luo Le’s chest. Huo Lanjing was always like this, insisting on settling every transaction with meticulous precision.

You’re overthinking it, Luo Le snapped. If you don’t perform well, I’ll take it back.

Huo Lanjing knew Luo Le never reclaimed gifts once given. After a moment’s thought, he replied, This is from the military’s approved funds.

Luo Le had heard before that anything not purchased through official military channels couldn’t be used in combat.

If he refused payment, the mecha couldn’t be registered in the military system and would be unusable on the battlefield.

This regulation existed to facilitate investigations and accountability in case of incidents.

Realizing this, Luo Le stopped arguing and transferred the funds directly from Huo Lanjing’s account.