[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-1174":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613964,2077,"Chapter 1174 - 1174 One Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven Deception","mercenary-s-war-chapter-1174",1174,"\u003Cp>1174: Chapter One Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven: Deception 1174: Chapter One Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Seven: Deception “Yelena!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natalia turned her head and yelled into the house, then turned back and embraced Glolov tightly at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov, with one hand carrying a bag, wrapped his other arm around Natalia, and then he let go of the bag with his right hand and hugged Natalia with both arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena came out of her room, holding a violin in her left hand and a bow in her right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Glolov at the door, Yelena opened her mouth wide in surprise, her face a picture of shock, as the bow fell to the ground from her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the bow fell to the ground, Yelena seemed stunned, taking two slow steps forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The violin in her left hand slowly descended until it too dropped to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena called out feebly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Glolov and Natalia stepped aside from the blocked door, allowing Gao Yang to emerge from behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Gao Yang appear from behind Glolov, Yelena covered her mouth with her hands, let out a cry, and then tears streamed down her face as she immediately ran toward Gao Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang put down the bag, steadied himself to avoid being knocked off balance by Yelena, and then embraced her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena clung tightly to Gao Yang and wouldn’t let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a wet patch on his shoulder, Gao Yang, heartbroken and guilt-ridden, said, “Why are you crying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, I didn’t see you, I thought something had happened to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chokingly finishing her sentence, Yelena continued, “I had a nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dreamed you died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now I didn’t see you, dear…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov and Natalia separated and looked at Yelena, who was still sobbing, with Natalia saying in a deeply saddened tone, “Yelena.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena let go of Gao Yang and then threw herself into Glolov’s arms, burying her head into his shoulder, sobbing, “Sorry, Dad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov gently patted Yelena’s back, whispering, “It’s alright, darling, it’s alright, don’t worry about us, we’re fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena hadn’t seen Gao Yang and subconsciously thought something had happened to him, though Gao Yang was right behind Glolov.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena was just overwrought and involuntarily going into flights of fancy, leading to her slight overreaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang brought the two bags that were left at the door inside, then closed the door behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena released Glolov, her pretty face tear-streaked, ran to where her violin had fallen, picked it up to check on it, then hurried back into her room, and soon after, she ran to the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natalia’s eyes were also a bit red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took the bags from Gao Yang’s hands, put them aside, and pulling Gao Yang’s hand, said loudly, “Sit down quickly, she’s fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have you eaten yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov sat down on the sofa, his face filled with deep affection as he said, “No, don’t worry about Gao, wife, make me some food.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natalia nodded repeatedly, addressing both Glolov and Gao Yang loudly, “What do you want to eat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have everything at home; I’ll make it for you right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov waved his hand, laughing, “Anything will do, anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m so hungry I could flatline.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena emerged from the bathroom, her eyes still red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked past Gao Yang, seated herself between Gao Yang and Glolov, and hugged Glolov once more, her voice heavy, “Dad, you’ve finally come back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov’s expression turned complex, gently patting Yelena’s head, and whispered, “It’s fine, you don’t have to worry about us, we’re back and well now, go on, darling, go have a meal with Gao, he’s been craving Chinese food so badly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, Glolov waved toward Gao Yang, “Go ahead, go have your meal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang felt quite ambivalent; with him there, Glolov couldn’t enjoy the happiness of a family reunion, but then he thought, it seemed like Glolov might also need some private time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena appeared reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Natalia gently said to Yelena, “Dear, go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena stood up somewhat shyly, and then Natalia smiled and asked, “Are you driving yourself out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang thought for a moment and gestured, “It would be more convenient to drive, let’s drive out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natalia, beaming, said, “Take your own car out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve covered it with a car cover, so there’s not much dust, but you’ll have to remove the cover yourself, Yelena, go get the keys for Gao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena returned to her room with a hint of shyness, then took out Gao Yang’s car keys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang took the keys, and as he and Yelena were about to leave, Glolov said in a complex tone, “See you tomorrow, don’t forget to come back for lunch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang waved a fist at Glolov and took Yelena’s hand as they walked out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>See you tomorrow – that meant they didn’t have to return home tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had always been Natalia who took the lead, but this time, Glolov finally spoke up himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they were out of the house, Yelena clung to Gao Yang until they entered the underground garage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had to let go of him momentarily to fold up the car cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena was very reliant on Gao Yang, but oddly enough, she didn’t talk much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once in the car and out of the garage, Yelena still only looked at Gao Yang without speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang couldn’t help but laugh and asked, “What’s up, baby?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t you have anything to say to me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I missed you a lot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After blurting out those words, Yelena bit her lip while looking at Gao Yang’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, she cautiously asked, “Was it dangerous for you in Syria?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang laughed, “Of course it wasn’t dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ve been in touch by phone, have you forgotten?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place I was in was very safe, how could there be any danger?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena bit her lip and said, “I know you’re lying to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of shells exploding isn’t the same as the sound of firing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can tell the difference.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang was at a loss for words, and after Yelena spoke, she showed a face full of regret and said, “Sorry, Gao, I’m a bit too anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know it would be better to pretend I don’t know anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorry, I couldn’t control myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang smiled helplessly and replied, “Well, it’s okay for a girl to be smart, you’re already very clever.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena sighed softly, saying, “I had a dream last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dreamed that you were…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>well, then you didn’t call me today, so I’ve been worrying, fretting over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorry, Gao, am I making things difficult for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang laughed and waved off her concern, “Not at all, not at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place I was really did have a bit of danger, it’s a warzone, how could there not be any risk, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it’s really nothing serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You shouldn’t worry too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, we’ve already decided not to take on any more dangerous missions in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena’s face lit up with surprise, or more accurately, wild joy, as she looked at Gao Yang in disbelief and asked, “Are you retiring?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang replied with a smile, “Oh, not retiring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re just changing how we operate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We won’t be directly involved in combat in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena seemed a bit disappointed, but she still smiled in relief and said, “You’re not lying to me this time, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way, how could I lie to you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It definitely won’t be that dangerous in the future, really.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang sounded very sincere, but as to the content of what he was saying, even Gao Yang himself did not believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing unexpected happened, Satan was about to head to Ukraine soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of place is Ukraine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a state that was part of the Former Soviet Union and a heavy industry hub there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That place was full of heavy weapons and people who knew how to use them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Syria, at least they didn’t have to worry about heavy weapon attacks, but in Ukraine, maybe just a stray shell flying over could wipe out Satan and all of its members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, even if Satan was in Ukraine for business rather than combat, the danger level would only be higher than Syria, not lower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from consoling Yelena with a few words, Gao Yang was certainly not going to say anything more to her, and he had many ways to change the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Darling, when can you take leave?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once you do, let’s go to Europe for a trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which country do you want to visit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s go enjoy ourselves without a care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tell me now, do you have any plans?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang’s way of changing the subject was somewhat abrupt, but Yelena still managed a strained smile and responded to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll ask for leave tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should be able to get it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, can we start with a Broadway opera?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena had long wanted to see an opera and had never gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time she even bought tickets but ultimately couldn’t make it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Gao Yang had no interest in opera, he readily agreed, “Sure, no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll get the tickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you want to see?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after the opera?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena smiled and said, “Anything is fine as long as I’m with you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You decide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang said excitedly, “Okay, we’ll see an opera and then visit Los Angeles and Portland, spending a few days in America first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then we’ll head to Italy, visit museums, see the Colosseum, continue to Austria, attend a concert in Vienna, spend some time in Germany.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, we’ll go to the United Kingdom, watch for the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland, see Riverdance, does that sound good?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yelena nodded with a smile, “Yeah, that sounds great.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang continued, “Or if there’s anywhere else you want to visit, just tell me, and we’ll go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, Yelena said with a smile, “I’d like to go somewhere with sunshine and beaches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Europe, can we spend some time by the sea?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Russians seem to have an irresistible attraction to sunshine and beaches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glolov is like this, and so is Yelena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But where they go doesn’t really matter; what’s important is to be happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang immediately replied with a smile, “Sure, just try to apply for a longer leave, okay?” (To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you enjoy this work, please support it with a vote or a monthly ticket on Qidian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support is my greatest motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1766,"2026-06-06T10:20:24.801Z",1,"novelbin.me","644167a656838366b750975a9868db48e78366b49f2dccb1ba35a742013aec7c","mercenary-s-war-chapter-1175","mercenary-s-war-chapter-1173",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]