Admiral, Your Wife Is Gone ABO - Chapter 51

The fire was raging, threatening a secondary explosion.

Luo Le, ignoring his injuries, pushed himself up from the ground and sprinted toward the exit behind him.

Before he reached it, a wave of heat slammed into his back, shoving him through the doorway. He barely managed to steady himself by gripping the handrail.

Descending the stairs, Luo Le emerged from the building and, relying on his memory, hurried in the direction Huo Lanjing and the Executive had taken.

Deep within the dense forest, a black mecha clashed with a Zerg, kicking up a cloud of dust.

By the time Luo Le arrived, he saw the black mecha sliding sideways for over ten meters.

He took cover behind a tree.

After observing for a while, Luo Le realized Huo Lanjing was in trouble.

He couldn’t help but recall that night, the bandages wrapped around Huo Lanjing’s abdomen…

His injury hasn’t fully healed.

If Huo Lanjing couldn’t defeat this Zerg, what chance did Luo Le have?

But he couldn’t stand by and do nothing.

The Executive stomped on the black mecha’s abdomen, his blade piercing the cockpit, creating a hairline crack.

The mecha’s sensory link with its pilot made Huo Lanjing feel his abdominal wound tearing open, a suffocating sensation overwhelming him.

He wanted to move but couldn’t.

Huo Lanjing’s vision blurred. Suddenly, he felt the hand gripping his neck vanish.

When Huo Lanjing opened his eyes, he saw a blinding white light.

The white mecha had knocked the Zerg back several meters. Enraged, the Zerg bared its teeth and lunged at the white mecha, only to be evaded with a swift dodge.

Huo Lanjing recognized the white mecha—it was Luo Le’s.

He knew Luo Le was no match for the Executive.

But thanks to Luo Le’s efforts, the time had come.

Huo Lanjing activated his holographic display and issued orders to Captain Lin.

Luo Le stared at the black mecha, his heart pounding with anxiety. As he dodged the Executive’s attacks, he frantically contacted Huo Lanjing.

Run! What are you waiting for?

Before he could finish, the Executive grabbed Luo Le by the throat and slammed him to the ground, dragging him across the battlefield.

A gruff voice boomed, You? You dare fight me?

With the Executive’s grip tightening around his throat, Luo Le couldn’t answer.

Just when he thought he was about to suffocate, the hand loosened.

He clutched his throat, coughing violently as he struggled to regain his breath.

When he looked up, he saw the Executive’s twisted grin. Disgusting Imperial scum… Which side is the heart on again? Oh, right, the left.

With those words, the Executive smeared the green liquid from his mouth across his hand and plunged it downward.

Luo Le tried to dodge, but his body was pinned down, completely immobilized.

The Executive’s hand plunged into his left chest.

A searing pain erupted from his chest, spreading like wildfire to his head.

Damage to the mecha always crystallized into mental trauma for the pilot.

Luo Le clutched his head, his mind feeling like a bomb had detonated inside.

He could hear nothing but the agony—a searing, unbearable pain.

When a mecha sustains critical damage, it automatically ejects the pilot.

A white light flashed, the mecha vanished, and Luo Le plummeted from the sky.

Just as he was about to crash into the ground, the Executive’s hand caught him.

Luo Le glanced down, about to summon a grappling hook, when the Executive suddenly tightened its grip.

Luo Le gasped, a suffocating sensation engulfing his entire body.

The Executive’s grip was crushing, squeezing him into a single, suffocating mass.

Staring up at it, Luo Le summoned a dagger and plunged it viciously into the Executive’s back.

A sharp pain shot through the Executive’s hand, causing it to instinctively release its grip.

Before Luo Le could summon the grappling hook, the black mecha caught him.

He looked up, noticing the cockpit’s light had deepened.

The burns on his body screamed in agony, and a sharp pain stabbed through the back of his head.

Luo Le was enveloped in a white light, and in the next instant, he felt his body enveloped by a familiar warmth.

He looked up and met those deep, dark eyes.

Huo Lanjing’s hand rested on his waist, their bodies pressed so close together from the neck down that their breaths mingled.

Uh… I’ll get up, Luo Le stammered.

Huo Lanjing lowered his gaze, parted his lips, paused, and swallowed the words he’d been about to say. Reinforcements are arriving soon.

Luo Le quickly pushed himself up with his hands. Oh.

He suddenly remembered Huo Lanjing’s abdominal wound.

But the hand behind him remained firmly around his waist, preventing him from moving.

Luo Le looked up, about to ask him to let go, when his vision suddenly went black, and he lost consciousness.

The Empire’s most prestigious hospital, Ward A3209, reserved exclusively for the Huo Family.

The rhythmic beeping of medical instruments filled the air.

Luo Le lay in the massive Treatment Pod, clad in a hospital gown, various wires and sensors plastered to his skin, monitoring his vital signs.

A piercing alarm from the instruments jolted Luo Le awake.

The moment he saw the patterns on the ceiling, he knew exactly where he was.

Luo Le yanked off the wires and pressed the button on his right.

All the fluids were drained, and the glass canopy of the Treatment Pod slid open.

Madam, you’re awake.

Luo Le turned his head and saw Captain Lin standing at the door.

Could you please help me change my clothes? he asked.

Captain Lin nodded. Of course, Madam. I’ll call someone right away.

Twenty minutes later, Luo Le sat propped up in bed, wearing a fresh hospital gown.

Captain Lin sat nearby, seemingly noticing Luo Le’s gaze drifting toward the fruit basket on the bedside table.

Madam, you’ll need to stick to nutrient solutions or liquid foods for the next few days.

Luo Le pressed his lips together. He wasn’t actually hungry, but he didn’t feel like explaining.

Have I been here long enough to be discharged?

Captain Lin Today marks exactly one month.

Exactly one month.

A faint smile curved Luo Le’s lips. Huo Lanjing is back, isn’t he? I want to see him.

For some reason, Captain Lin detected a hint of finality in that smile.

After Luo Le was admitted to the hospital, Huo Lanjing was present during the initial resuscitation. Once Luo Le was stabilized, he instructed Captain Lin to wait here.

In the past month, Huo Lanjing had only visited twice.

Captain Lin wasn’t sure if the Admiral would come. He cautiously observed the frail young man before him, whose bangs obscured his eyes. After a moment’s hesitation, he replied, Very well. However, the Admiral and Deputy Chen have gone to the palace and just returned. There are many pressing matters at the Military District… I’m not sure if he…

Luo Le clenched his fists, lowering his gaze. Tell him that if he doesn’t come, we’ll see each other in court.

Captain Lin froze, startled. Madam…

Thank you for your trouble.

With that, Luo Le lay back down, pulled the blanket over himself, and closed his eyes, signaling his refusal to continue the conversation.

Captain Lin sighed. Then, Madam, please get some rest.

After the door closed, Luo Le opened his eyes, showing no trace of fatigue.

The hospital was located in the city center, and the view from the 32nd floor was spectacular. Luo Le watched the Empire’s largest Ferris wheel complete rotation after rotation.

If he could, he truly didn’t want his relationship with Huo Lanjing to end on such bad terms.

Luo Le sighed. His marriage to Huo Lanjing had been a mistake from the start, and it was time to set things right.

He waited until evening, but Huo Lanjing didn’t come. After finishing his nutrient solution, he went to sleep.

The Ferris wheel’s colorful lights streamed through the massive floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the room in vibrant hues.

The more Luo Le looked, the more alert he became, and the more agitated he felt. He pushed himself up.

His legs weren’t injured, but his mental strength was weakened. Combined with lying down for so long, his body felt unsteady.

He switched on the bedside lamp and slowly lowered his feet to the floor.

Clinging to the bed for support, he took two tentative steps. Though the movement seemed simple, it felt as if he had just run over ten kilometers with heavy weights. Beads of sweat broke out on his forehead.

In the end, he decided to give up and was about to turn back, steadying himself against the bedside table.

Suddenly, the door burst open, and the overhead light flickered on.

Huo Lanjing had just left the palace when he heard the message Luo Le had asked Captain Lin to relay. Without even taking a sip of water, he rushed over.

The young man in the hospital gown had pale lips and glistening beads of sweat on his collarbones. His hand, gripping the bedside table, trembled slightly.

Huo Lanjing’s brow furrowed. He strode to Luo Le’s side and, before the boy could fully register what was happening, scooped him up in his arms.

Your body hasn’t fully recovered yet. Why are you pushing yourself?

The sensation of being lifted into the air made Luo Le uneasy, and he instinctively wrapped his arms around Huo Lanjing’s neck.

As he glanced up, Luo Le noticed the stubble on Huo Lanjing’s jaw.

Huo Lanjing was meticulous about his appearance, always keeping himself impeccably groomed. This was the first time Luo Le had ever seen him like this.

Has he been very busy lately?

Never mind. It’s none of my business anyway.

Huo Lanjing carried Luo Le back to bed, tucked him in, and pulled up a chair to sit beside him.

Luo Le glanced at the door. It was closed, indicating Huo Lanjing had come alone.

What do you want?

Huo Lanjing’s expression darkened, remembering Luo Le’s earlier words.

Let’s get a divorce, he said bluntly.

Huo Lanjing’s face turned grim. This was the second time Luo Le had brought it up.

Luo Le, do you think I won’t divorce you? he asked, his tone laced with threat.

Luo Le looked relieved. I’m serious. This marriage was a mistake from the start. You… sharing a bed with someone you despise for so many years must have been unbearable. Now, you’re free.

Free him…?

An inexplicable emotion stirred within Huo Lanjing.

What… did you say?

Huo Lanjing stared intently at Luo Le, searching for any sign of deception, but found none.

Luo Le met his gaze steadily. I said, you’re free, Huo Lanjing. I don’t want to make this ugly. Let’s get the divorce tomorrow. I want…

Before he could finish, a hand landed on his shoulder, tilting his chin upward. Luo Le squinted at the figure looming over him.

Huo Lanjing gazed down at him, his eyes dark and unfathomable.

Do you even know what you’re saying?

This scene was exactly like last time.

Remembering what had happened after that, Luo Le felt an indescribable emotion surge within him.

He turned his head away, shouting angrily, Huo Lanjing, are you deaf or what? I said divorce! Divorce! Do you understand?

Huo Lanjing’s hand moved, turning Luo Le’s head back toward him. He leaned closer, closing the distance between them.

Divorce? Do you even understand what divorce means?

Luo Le didn’t want to look at Huo Lanjing’s face, but his head was firmly held in place, and with Huo Lanjing so close, he couldn’t move away.

Let go.

Huo Lanjing didn’t budge, as if he hadn’t heard. He continued, It means the Huo Family will no longer help your Luo Family with their troubles, offer them any favors, or let you swipe my credit card to your heart’s content. You’ll no longer be able to enter the Military District freely, or recklessly travel to other planets for mecha exhibitions and fashion shows. Do you understand?

The grip on Luo Le’s chin tightened, pressing down painfully.

Gathering his strength, Luo Le shoved Huo Lanjing away. Caught off guard, Huo Lanjing stumbled back a meter.