Chapter 775: The Pledge of Companionship
After getting to know the current situation of the port area with Tiancheng and Zhenhai and making some agreements, Qin Ge went straight to Chongying Cottage.
Although Amagi had said before that Hiei's condition had improved, Qin Ge had to see it with his own eyes.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw a figure sitting under the cherry tree. The person looked beautiful and lively.
"Hiei?" Qin Ge stared at the figure in surprise, then quickly walked up to him, "Didn't Amagi say that your illness hasn't been completely cured? You're still in the recuperation stage, why did you run out?"
Hiei looked at the anxious Qin Ge and bowed gently, "Commander, long time no see, welcome back."
Qin Ge held her arm and said, "Let's not talk about this for now. I'll help you to the room to rest."
Hiei chuckled and shook his head, "Don't worry, Commander. Although I was seriously ill before, I have recovered after a period of recuperation.
Besides, there is nothing to do in the room all day, so I might as well wait for you here. I wanted to go to the port to meet you, but I was afraid that my sick appearance would affect the commander's mood, so I decided to wait for you here."
Qin Ge sighed, "No, do I need to be welcomed home? For me, home is the place with the least rules, so don't mind those, but it's good to stay here, the wind at the port is quite strong.
Since you don't want to go back to your room, then don't stand here, let's sit over there and talk together ."
"Well, Commander, take a seat too."
The two sat on the wooden steps together, Qin Ge held Hiei's hand, "What did they say? How long will it take to recover and return to normal?"
"It will probably take a few more months. The damage done to the Mind Cube has fully healed. All it takes is for the body and the Cube to be in sync, and then it will be fully recovered," Hiei said.
"That's great. Your condition at that time almost scared me to death. I thought I was really going to lose you." Qin Ge said softly.
" It's my fault. If I had been able to dodge in time, the commander wouldn't have been so worried." Hiei said apologetically.
"What nonsense are you talking about? It has nothing to do with whether you dodge or not. The pressure from the arbitrator is too great for us. Even if you were replaced by Frederick the Great or New Jersey, they would still be hurt." Qin Ge said, "But now seeing you like this, I feel much more relieved."
"Yes, I also want to get better soon. After all, I'm the host of our fleet's banquet. The Spring Festival in Donghuang is coming soon. It seems that I can't help the commander this year." Hiei said.
Qin Ge smiled and said, "These are all small things. Taking good care of your body is the big thing. The Spring Festival comes every year, but you only have one."
Hiei looked at the gentle Qin Ge and said with a smile, "I always feel that the commander has changed a lot this time."
"Then tell me what has changed?" Qin Ge asked.
"She's become more gentle and likes to laugh more," Hiei said.
Qin Ge touched his face and said, "I used to like laughing."
"Haha, Commander, although you liked to laugh in the past, there was always a feeling that your smile was forced. But this time when I came back, the smiles I saw from you were all from the heart." Hiei said.
"Ha, after such a long time, people always have to grow up. Whether it's for managing the fleet or for you. I don't want to be like before, not cherishing it when I have it, and regretting it after losing it.
So I decided to spend more time with you when I have time in the future. No matter what the future holds, at least we have shared happy memories. " Qin Ge said with a smile.
"Yes, that's what the Commander said." Hiei smiled.
"And I didn't come to see you empty-handed this time. I wanted to give it to you after you recovered, but I think it would be best if I could give it to you as a gift so that you can get better soon."
Qin Ge said as he took out a small box from his pocket. Under Hiei's expectant eyes, he opened the box. The Ring of Promise appeared in front of the two of them, shining with light.
"This..." Hiei's voice trembled slightly.
"I think this is the best gift. Are you willing to accept it, Hiei?" Qin Ge took out the ring of promise, stood up and knelt on one knee, looking at Hiei and said.
"Is this... Commander's promise to stay with me forever?" Hiei's voice trembled, but he couldn't hide his joy. "Thank you, I'm very happy... But, Commander. If the unfortunate moment really comes, I still hope you will prioritize yourself..."
Qin Ge smiled and shook his head. "Considering myself, it's really too cruel, so I decided to prevent that day from coming. Next, I will work hard to improve the strength of our fleet so that no one has to face that day and no one will get hurt."
Looking at Qin Ge putting the ring on him, Hiei chuckled and said, "How is that possible? As long as there is a battle, there will be a moment of injury. But since the commander said so, I will pay attention in the future and never get injured again to make the commander worry. This is our oath."
Qin Ge nodded, "That's good."
Hiei smiled slightly, with a hint of red on her face. "Well, Commander, I also have a gift for you. But when I give you this gift, please close your eyes. I want to give you a surprise."
Qin Ge smiled. "Do you want to make it so mysterious? But since it's Hiei's request, I'm looking forward to this gift."
Seeing Qin Ge closing his eyes, Hiei's pretty face flushed, and then she also gently closed her eyes and leaned her head forward.
A warm touch rose on Qin Ge's lips, but he did not open his eyes in a hurry. Perhaps he had already guessed what Hiei wanted to do, so he was reluctant to ruin the atmosphere.
He reached out and held Hiei in his arms, feeling her kiss with all his heart.
In the cold winter, cherry blossoms are flying here, falling on the shoulders of the two people, like a very beautiful painting.
When their lips parted, they looked at each other and smiled, and everything was said without words.
"By the way, are these flying cherry blossoms Nagato's masterpiece?" Qin Ge asked.
"Well, Lord Nagato is the son of God of the Sakura Empire. This cherry tree here has been infused and constructed within a barrier, so it will always stay like this. It will not wither or die." Hiei leaned on Qin Ge and said.
"Okay, that's amazing." Qin Ge smiled and said, "When the spring comes and the flowers bloom in the Sakura Empire, how about we go to the main island of Sakura Empire again? The last time I went there was with a mission, and this time I must take a good look around there."
"Well, everything is up to the commander."
"That's good."
