One Strike, One Kill

WB: @Matcha Wanzi Jun Print edition available: Running Toward the Mountains and Sea, Running Toward You This is the second book in a military trilogy. The other two companion novels are on my author page: 1. Please Don't Give Up on Me, Lin Jing x Qi Yue 2. One Strike, One Hit, Shan Shijun x Qu Xiaoyang 3. Embrace You Beyond the Lies, Li Yancheng x Shu Lan Blurb: A ruthless, taciturn, handsome sniper with a bad-boy edge x a beautiful, sharp-tongued doctor - Qu Xiaoyang went on a blind date once. It was a nightmare. An angel's face and a devil's personality, brought together in this man to the extreme. “Sorry, you're not my type.” The man gave a rebellious smile. “Likewise.” Qu Xiaoyang walked away without looking back. - When they meet again, she's covered in dirt, with explosives strapped all over her. The man sees her tear-streaked face through his scope, and his breath catches. Then, without hesitation, he pulls the trigger. - That shot hit the kidnapper, and it hit her heart, too. * There's a man like this: Strong, proud, and taciturn. He's not perfect, But he's willing to protect the woman he loves with his life, To the very end. [Bonus Scene] A star-shaped scar sits on his shoulder, close to his heart. It's the mark of this man's love for her, written in his own blood. Qu Xiaoyang traced the scar and asked, “When did you fall for me?” “A long time ago.” “Don't tell me it was on our first blind date.” “Guess.” [Coming Next] Embrace You Beyond the Lies. Visit my author page to read more. [A rugged, cool, handsome international police officer x a beautiful, bold intelligence officer] Blurb: There are many rumors about Shu Lan, the most beautiful woman on the waterways of Southeast Asia. Her founding of the intelligence network Boundless and her thunderous takeover of the Eastern Ocean shipping industry alone have inspired ten different versions of the story. Countless people have fallen at her feet, but not one has caught her eye. Some say she's waiting for someone who never came back. “It's been five years.” Shu Lan leaned close to the man's ear and spoke softly. “Lee, I've finally caught you.” Li Yancheng's lips curled into a slight smile. Before she could react, he swiftly turned the tables and pinned her beneath him. “I hate being on the bottom. In bed or out of it.” Shu Lan tilted her head and kissed his sharply defined jaw. “If you're leaving this time, take me with you. Otherwise, we'll never see each other again.” Li Yancheng met her gaze, his fingers teasingly brushing her cheek. “Then let's not say goodbye.” Shu Lan smiled, radiantly beautiful. “Good. Here's a parting gift.” Later, Shu Lan disappeared. Li Yancheng searched all of Southeast Asia for her. When he found her, he held her as if she were the most precious thing in his life. “Shu Lan, let's go home.” Shu Lan shook her head and slowly signed: You once saved me from captivity and taught me how the strong survive. Because of you, I no longer have to read people's expressions or be at their mercy. So don't apologize. But we can't go back to how things were. That day, Shu Lan saw for the first time the man who was always ruthless and never showed his emotions shed silent tears. It was easy to deceive her, but in the end, he couldn't deceive his own heart. If he had known it would come to this, he would never have let go of Shu Lan's hand, even if it cost him his life. Theme: There will always be someone carrying the burden for us