RMM -Chapter 282 The Visitor

Early the next morning, Zhou Yunzhen requested a day off from the hospital and drove away.

It was clear that she was in a good mood. Her face remained serene and elegant, a gentle smile lingering on her lips. Before leaving, she had likely put some extra effort into her appearance—her makeup was exquisite, her outfit beautiful, making her look radiant and striking.

Soft music played in the car, mingling with the faint scent of her perfume, filling the confined space with a quiet sweetness.

By midday, Xi Yuechen was busy on the training ground when a soldier came running over, shouting as he approached.

“Regimental Commander Xi! Your wife is here to see you!”

Upon hearing this, Xi Yuechen immediately stopped in his tracks, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes. His little woman was here?

Before he could react further, the training ground had already erupted. The soldiers, who had been training, became excited the moment they heard the commander’s wife had arrived. Their eyes sparkled with anticipation, each one eager to catch a glimpse of her.

Su Ruo had visited before, so everyone remembered her clearly. In the military, it was rare for women to appear, and the last time, such a beautiful woman—who happened to be their commander’s wife—had come, it was impossible to forget.

Wang Ze was also thrilled. Seeing the usually composed Xi Yuechen, he felt the urge to go see for himself. After all, the last time he had seen the commander, he had met the wife briefly, but that had been a long time ago. He wondered how she was now. Probably fine—he could tell that the commander cared for her deeply.

The commander and his wife were really devoted to each other, Wang Ze thought enviously. She even came all the way to visit him—it was clear their relationship was strong.

Xi Yuechen didn’t notice the thoughts of those below; he was puzzled himself. He had just returned, so how had his little woman come here? And where was the little one?

Thinking aside, Xi Yuechen didn’t dwell on it for long. He strode toward the edge of the training ground, his expression calm, though a trace of softness flickered in his eyes.

“Commander Xi, your wife is waiting in the reception hall. I ran over to inform you,” panted the soldier, clearly having rushed from a distance.

This young soldier was not part of Xi Yuechen’s regiment—his men were still on the training ground. Xi Yuechen didn’t recognize the soldier; he was probably a service member. Xi Yuechen didn’t care to inquire further. When he heard that Su Ruo was waiting in the reception hall, he quickened his pace.

The soldier was not surprised. Who didn’t know the Iron-Blooded Commander’s reputation for being cold and unyielding? A simple nod from him was more than enough; no need for small talk.

Behind him, Wang Ze and the others watched Xi Yuechen walk away, but no one called out. “If we go, maybe later… it’s better not to disturb the commander.”

Xi Yuechen’s authority was too imposing. Even if they wanted to join the excitement, they dared not leave the training ground. The commander hadn’t dismissed them, after all.

Once Xi Yuechen disappeared from sight, the soldiers chatted briefly before returning to their training.

“Yuechen, I heard your little wife came to see you?”

Halfway there, Xi Yuechen ran into Li Lizhen, who seemed to know the news immediately. Seeing Xi Yuechen, he couldn’t resist teasing him.

But Xi Yuechen wasn’t one to indulge such teasing. He glanced at the gossipy Li Lizhen, grunted, and walked past without another word.

“Hey! What’s the rush? People aren’t going anywhere. Not even a word for me?”

Li Lizhen watched Xi Yuechen stride away and grew anxious. How dull he was—finally some news, and he wouldn’t even let Li Lizhen joke about it.

“What do you want to say?”

Xi Yuechen stopped reluctantly and looked back at Li Lizhen, his voice stern. Truth be told, he had no desire to waste time chatting. Normally, he never indulged in idle talk, and besides, Su Ruo was waiting.

At this moment, Xi Yuechen’s heart was like an arrow returning home, and his gaze toward Li Lizhen was far from gentle.

Li Lizhen had partnered with Xi Yuechen for years—didn’t he notice such an obvious shift in mood? He became even more excited.

So eager… who would have thought Xi Yuechen was so devoted to his wife, losing his usual composure?

“Hehe, you two seem quite close.”

Li Lizhen thought about it. He had met Su Ruo once—her appearance and demeanor were both first-class. She smiled gently, treated people kindly, and handled herself gracefully. No wonder she was a woman of distinction.

Who wouldn’t love such a beautiful and poised wife?

Xi Yuechen didn’t know how Li Lizhen had deduced the closeness between him and Su Ruo. It was true, though, and he made no objection, continuing to watch him for any further remarks.

Seeing Xi Yuechen’s gaze, Li Lizhen lost interest and shook his head helplessly. “Fine, fine, go see your wife. I’ll check on the trainees.”

“Mm.” Xi Yuechen didn’t try to stop him. He turned and walked on, leaving nothing behind.

That guy! Li Lizhen could only laugh and cry at the same time, feeling even more admiration for Su Ruo. Remarkable—she could truly be in love with him and handle it so well.

Li Lizhen hadn’t actually seen the “commander’s wife.” The reception hall was a bit far, so he relied on hearsay.

Everyone in the military knew Xi Yuechen; he was admired by all. Now that his wife had arrived, it was explosive news.

The last time Su Ruo visited, most people who saw her were Xi Yuechen’s subordinates. Few outside had seen her. Now, the “commander’s wife” had returned, causing a stir.

Those who had missed the last chance wouldn’t miss it this time. Heh.

So the news, “The commander’s wife is visiting,” spread like a whirlwind, sweeping through every corner of the regiment.

Even the higher-ups probably knew by now.

But leaders didn’t rush to join the excitement. They merely smiled. The wife would be entertained; why join in the fuss?

Just like Li Lizhen earlier. He wanted to meet the “legendary Mrs. Commander” but refrained out of respect for hierarchy.

Indeed, anyone could observe the commotion, but Xi Yuechen’s own actions dominated attention. One glance from him could silence everyone, avoiding embarrassment.

Li Lizhen was right. Some idle, curious soldiers ran to the reception hall to catch a glimpse of the commander’s wife.

“Hmm, something’s not right.”

One soldier peeked inside and, seeing the woman sitting there, muttered in confusion.

“What’s not right? She’s so beautiful—what could be wrong? Tsk tsk, the commander’s wife is gorgeous. Even TV stars aren’t this nice to look at.”

A comrade next to him, hearing this, asked curiously.

“No, it’s not the same person,” the soldier replied, peeking again. His eyes full of doubt. “I remember the commander’s wife differently.”

“Ah, you’re imagining things. Who else could it be? Haven’t you seen her? You gushed about her for ages—beautiful, elegant, classy. That’s this woman, isn’t it?”

The comrade nudged him, laughing. He had claimed to have seen the wife, yet couldn’t even remember her face.

“No, this one isn’t the same. She’s nice, but the last one was prettier. Way prettier.” The soldier shook his head, convinced this wasn’t the real commander’s wife.

“No way. Prettier than this? That’s a goddess!” The comrade gasped.

“Hmph, exactly—a goddess. I’ve never seen someone so exquisite, like she walked out of a painting. More beautiful than TV stars, with a good personality. She even smiled at me last time!”

The comrade, seeing his certainty, wavered. “So this isn’t her? Then who is she? The commander’s wife really is that great?”

“How would I know who this is?” The soldier rolled his eyes. “The commander’s wife is, of course, great. Otherwise, how could she match Commander Xi?”

“True,” the comrade nodded. Xi Yuechen was a godlike figure to them. “Still… how beautiful is the commander’s wife? This one inside is dazzling enough.”

“Yes, she’s nice, but the commander’s wife stands out even more.”

The soldier snorted. In his mind, the commander’s wife was equal to him. He would never forget that night he was sneaking a glance at her and got caught—but she hadn’t been angry. She smiled gently, humble and approachable. Naturally, she was a perfect match for Commander Xi.

Moreover, he had heard that Xi Yuechen’s wife came from a noble family. How could anyone else compare?

So, no matter who the woman inside was, she could never compare.

As the soldiers gossiped, the other main character, Xi Yuechen, made his striking entrance.

“The commander is here!”

Someone shouted. The crowd looked up in surprise. Sure enough, Xi Yuechen walked toward them, exuding authority with each step.

Once he arrived, who dared linger? Even if invited, no one had the courage.

Instantly, the crowd scattered like birds, their feet flying.

Xi Yuechen seemed oblivious, his expression unchanged, continuing toward the reception hall.

As he neared, a warm feeling surged through him—his little woman was inside.

But the moment he stepped into the room, something felt off.

His sharp eyes swept across the room, and his expression turned cold. The chill in his aura spread outward.

The person sitting inside wasn’t Su Ruo at all—it was Zhou Yunzhen.