Chapter 116

In the end, all the gamblers were chased back to their rooms one by one.

Shan Ming went back and washed up, when he came out of his room, he found that Shen Changze had already returned. Shen Changze was sitting in front of a computer screen with a gloomy expression on his face.

Shan Ming walked over and sat on the edge of the bed. “How did it go?”

Shen Changze glanced at him and clicked his tongue with a “Tsk,” then said “Dry your hair.”

Shan Ming vigorously shook his head, splashing water all over Shen Changze in the process. “Tell me, did you guys find anything?”

Shen Changze responded, “I’ve reported the situation to them, and they are currently investigating. We all believe that even if we don’t go looking for him, he will come out on his own.” He walked into the bathroom and grabbed a towel to dry Shan Ming’s hair. “During the years I was gone, you never dried your hair after washing it, did you?”

“It’s troublesome.” Shan Ming pondered, “So, if we were to locate Shen Yao’s whereabouts, does that mean you guys would have to go on another mission to eliminate him?”

Shen Changze didn’t want to discuss that question. The time he spent alone with Shan Ming was precious to him, and every moment counted. When they were together, he simply wanted to savor the time spent with his dad. He said softly, “You can’t even take care of yourself properly when I’m not around.”

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“Zsw nyd pvyu yv vbl cypl, fwpv zkjl xl. Ebldlhla vblal’p y dlle qsa wp vs ts sd y xkppksd, uswa cyvvzlqklze okzz pvkzz cl vblal, sdzu okvb y ekqqlaldv taswr sq rlsrzl.”

“Ls, xu casvblap yde nsxayelp yal yzz kd vbl Vlaltakdl Wyznsd.”

“Jwv blal, usw byhl xl.”

Shan Ming turned around and looked into his eyes, speaking with unwavering determination. “I won’t leave the Peregrine Falcon until the day I die.”

A deep disappointment filled Shen Changze’s eyes, and his voice trembled slightly. “In the end, the Peregrine Falcon is always more important to you, right?”

“It’s not about one being more important than the other, I simply want to live the life I’m familiar with, I don’t want any changes.”

Shen Changze gritted his teeth and said, “I’m your son, why can’t you prioritize me?” He even started to resent the Peregrine Falcon, resent everyone in the Peregrine Falcon. If they were all gone, Shan Ming’s eyes would no longer look at anyone else.

Shan Ming said quietly, “You’re asking me why… do you not understand?”

How could he not understand? After more than a decade of fighting side by side, sharing life and death, the camaraderie forged through the trials of artillery fire and the refining of blood and tears was stronger and more resilient than any other relationship in the world. It was a trust that could entrust one’s life to the other, a trust that could selflessly sacrifice oneself for the sake of the team’s safety.

Shen Changze experienced a heavy sense of helplessness. He knew that he couldn’t replace the Peregrine Falcon’s role, and the complex emotions between them couldn’t make Shan Ming give up on his life of freedom to accommodate him.

He was truly unwilling to accept it. After all, they were supposed to be the closest person to each other.

In the past, he merely wished to stay by Shan Ming’s side. Later, he yearned to possess him, even if it was just his physical presence. But now, his desires grew stronger. He wanted Shan Ming to love him, to have his eyes only on him, and to always be within his reach, no matter the circumstances.

Desire knows no bounds. What he wished to obtain from Shan Ming was simply too, too much.

Shan Ming caress Shen Changze’s face gently. “Didn’t you say you have control over your own time? Then just come back when you’re not busy. Peregrine Falcon always has a place for you.”

“But if I can’t see you, I’ll worry every day. What if one day you die somewhere without me knowing?”

Shan Ming replied, “I have long been prepared for death, and you should be prepared too. It’s fine as long as I live everyday to the fullest, why bother thinking so far ahead?”

Shen Changze said hoarsely, “You don’t understand…” A wave of inexpressible anger surged within him. “I should have known earlier, you don’t have a heart at all.”

Shan Ming pursed his mouth. “Perhaps so. I didn’t have proper nutrition when I was young, so my heart didn’t develop fully.”

Shen Changze forcefully pinned him down on the bed, his eyes blazing with anger as he stared at him.

Shan Ming chuckled as he looked at him. “You’re still just a child…”

Shen Changze gripped his chin tightly, gritting his teeth as he said, “Dad, if we were to separate, would you think of me every day too?”

Shan Ming replied frankly, “You’re my only son, of course I would think of you.”

“But… it’s not enough…” Shen Changze’s eyes widened, blood vessels bulging, his gaze filled with bloodshot. “I want you to think of me every single moment, with nothing else in your heart but me. I want you to see no one but me with your eyes. What should I do? Dad, what should I do!” He fiercely howled, despair crawling into his eyes.

Shan Ming stared at him blankly, then he wrapped his hands around his head and replied softly, “I don’t know.”

Shen Changze roughly tore open his clothes.

The injured mercenaries were recovering well. If things continued like this, they could return to Colombia after another month. Neo had already urged them twice to go back and assist in resolving a drug lord battle between Colombia and Mexico. Neo was an influential figure in the Colombian government, as well as the brother of a powerful local drug lord. Their family had extensive reach, operating in both legal and illegal domains. Neo played the role of the chief broker for the Peregrine Falcon in the Americas, while they occasionally helped Neo resolve certain troubles in exchange for access to a modernized military base in Colombia. The establishment of this military base had even received funding from the Colombian government.

Currently, half of their mercenaries remained at the base, successfully stabilizing the situation. However, Tiger Shark and Ayer weren’t present, and Neo remained concerned.

In a situation like this, they didn’t want to stay for too long, even though Tang Tingzhi tried his best to persuade them. After negotiations, both parties reached a consensus—they would stay for another three weeks.

They actively collaborated with the researchers to conduct experiments, leaving behind valuable data and playing a crucial role in advancing certain projects’ research. Before their departure, Tang Tingzhi provided them with a substantial amount of equipment and weapons as a parting gift.

The workers at the base and the mercenaries of the Peregrine Falcon were curious about how Ayer and Tang Tingzhi’s date went. It was said that Ayer insisted that their “date” should not take place underground but in more romantic locations. So, Tang Tingzhi took him outside, and the two of them didn’t return until the next day. But when they came back, they appeared completely composed as if nothing had happened.

When asked for details, both of them remained tight-lipped and didn’t mention anything about it. However, after that incident, Ayer became more cooperative with the experiments and often engaged in playful banter with Tang Tingzhi.

Nobody believed that anything real would happen between them. In their eyes, Ayer was probably just teasing Tang Tingzhi. It was just truly disappointing to them that they couldn’t know the details.

Shen Changze and Shan Ming engaged in passionate sex almost every night. Each day, when they entered their room, it marked the beginning of a long and intoxicating journey of pleasure. They had never experienced such a chaotic life before, with their physical desires consuming most of their private moments. They became exceptionally familiar with each other’s bodies, often triggering intense desire with a gentle touch. They were like two wild beasts driven by their heightened lust, merging togethering seamlessly in every corner of the room, leaving their distinctive mark on each other’s bodies.

The three weeks quickly passed, and it was time for the Peregrine Falcons to return home.

They stayed in the base for a total of 49 days, and those 49 days were considered precious training for each mercenary. As their opponents became the much more powerful Dragon Blood Kins, their combat skills and defensive abilities had also significantly improved.

Although Tiger Shark had emphasized that they would no longer take on any missions related to the Dragon Blood Kins, before their departure, Tang Tingzhi still emphasized the hope of future cooperation. After all, finding another team that could operate globally under the identity of an international security company, as well as one with such exceptional abilities to counter the Dragon Blood Kins, would be nearly impossible.

Most importantly, they had a long history of collaboration and had established trust and friendship with each other.

After a brief farewell, Tang Tingzhi, Shen Changze, and Oriole escorted them to the surface.

Shen Changze held Shan Ming’s hand tightly all the way.

In fact, their relationship was growing increasingly close, and others could somewhat sense it too. Speculations started to arise, yet no one felt it was inappropriate. Life is short, it is best to seize the moment and act accordingly.

Before boarding the plane prepared by Tang Tingzhi, Shen Changze held onto Shan Ming’s hand tightly, unable to let go.

Shan Ming said to him, “If there’s any news about Shen Yao, you must let me know.”

“Why?”

“I’ll come back to help you,” Shan Ming said earnestly. “It has nothing to do with the Peregrine Falcon. I will definitely come.”

Shen Changze replied in a trembling voice, “Okay.”

Shan Ming gently tapped his face and said, “I’m going.” Without looking back, he stepped onto the plane.

Suddenly, Shen Changze rushed forward and grabbed Shan Ming, pulling him aside. He lowered his voice and warned, “When you go back, you are not allowed to have any relationships with other women. Don’t think that you can do whatever you like if I can’t see it. If I find out, I will lock you up and make sure you never see any woman for the rest of your life.”

As Shen Changze spoke, he deliberately glanced at Pelle. Despite knowing that Shan Ming and Pelle hadn’t been involved for a long time even before he left, the presence of such a stunning woman, especially considering their past years of sexual partnership, still made him feel uncomfortable.

Pelle curled her lips and smiled, teasingly winking at Shen Changze. Her eyes were filled with mischief.

Shan Ming raised an eyebrow, remaining noncommittal. In his mind, he thought, the heavens are high, and the emperor is far away¹idiom implying a sense of freedom or disregard for authority when one feels that those in power are distant and their control or influence doesn’t directly affect them, quite nosy aren’t you?

Shen Changze exclaimed urgently, “Do you hear me?”

Shan Ming smiled lazily and replied, “Got it.”

Shen Changze tightly held onto Shan Ming’s arm, his eyes filled with struggle and reluctance. The emotions within him were so overwhelming that they were on the verge of overflowing.

When Shan Ming felt the depth of emotion in Shen Changze’s eyes, he too was moved. He couldn’t help but comfort him, saying, “I’ll miss you. Whenever you have the chance, come back.”

“You must take care of yourself,” Shen Changze looked deeply into Shan Ming’s eyes. “Dad, you have to remember, I can only choose to live with you or die with you. Don’t abandon me. You have to live well.”

Shan Ming patted his arm a few times and said in a deep voice, “Live.”

After saying that, Shan Ming gently released himself from Shen Changze’s grip on his arm that had caused him some pain. He turned around and boarded the plane.

As the cabin door closed shut, Shen Changze felt a surge of bitterness welling up in his eyes.

After Shan Ming settled into his seat on the plane, he secretly stole a glance at Shen Changze through the window.

His son had grown so much, how nice.

He recalled how when he was young, Lin Qiang always insisted on making him reading Chinese books, especially those literary works that emphasized precise language and expression. Lin Qiang was afraid that he would forget his native tongue. During that time, he came across a sentence that left a deep impression on him for some reason. The sentence went like this: “If the remaining years are full of food, may we have fortune to meet each other without any troubles.”²something like “as long as I can have enough to eat in my old age, I just hope I can see you often when I’m idle”

Goodbye, son.