'SEE YOU MORNING' 146 Fort Worth Defense Expo

He spent the entire afternoon on the plane doing his homework, researching suitable defensive gear based on his actual needs.
For example, protection against electromagnetic attacks that induce cardiac damage—since learning of Theodore’s cause of death, he had become exceptionally wary of this. There was also equipment to counter low-frequency infrasound weapons, which could emit reverse sound waves to neutralize the energy.
Of course, there were also some flashy gadgets, hyped up as miraculous or draped in the guise of cutting-edge technology to attract customers. Lin Yuhui always liked to figure out their principles first, then assess their real effectiveness, rather than relying on salespeople’s suggestions and guidance.
After a lifetime of rushing about, Lin Yuhui never expected to have the chance again to fly in and land on this continent amidst the sunset glow. After arriving in Fort Worth, he checked straight into a hotel for the night and headed to the expo the next day.
The convention hall was bustling with people; conservatives had a particular obsession with the Second Amendment. Lin Yuhui first visited the personal protective equipment area. With the advancement of kinetic rounds, he was curious about the development of protective plates. Sure enough, besides upgrades in ceramic materials, even the reactive armor previously used on combat vehicles had been miniaturized for application.
Lin Yuhui picked up a sample, looked at it, then set it down. He smiled and was about to leave when,
“If you’re not satisfied, sir, take a look at this one,”
The salesperson had already held the product up in front of him,
“This is an electromagnetic protection plate, supercapacitor, can effectively deflect molten metal kinetic cores,” the redneck sales brother introduced enthusiastically, demonstrating the product while shoving a flyer into Lin Yuhui’s hand. Very dedicated indeed.
“Alright,” Lin Yuhui said, glancing at the data marked on it, then told him,
“I’ll keep looking, no rush, I just got here,”
“Look over here,” the sales brother set down the plate and pointed to the full-body armor hanging high up,
“We also have a comprehensive solution, super armor. Not only does it defend, it also has a Thor’s Hammer function,”
Lin Yuhui was somewhat curious upon hearing this and stopped in his tracks,
“Powered by a super energy source, it not only defends against kinetic rounds but also does CQB room clearing. The moment it activates, everyone within twenty yards gets electrocuted and incapacitated—all personal handheld and vehicle electronic equipment fails,”
“Alright, I don’t need that for now, thanks for the introduction,” Lin Yuhui replied as he walked away, thinking to himself, I’m not going to war.
“Hey, all-around comprehensive defense, can also launch flashbangs, smoke grenades,”
“Alright, I got it,” Lin Yuhui turned back, smiled, waved, and left.
He wandered over to the weapons area, where it was even livelier, with all kinds of technical approaches and concepts flying around. Over here, a big screen was showcasing a laser gun melting through steel plate; over there, an electromagnetic gun firing guided kinetic rounds. Lin Yuhui smiled and skipped right past them—he knew what he needed, though these high-tech gadgets attracted plenty of young guys to gawk. Actually, Lin Yuhui preferred seeing the conservatives holding their ground. They were still alive.
After walking through the flashy modern frontier exhibition area, he arrived at the traditional firearms exhibitors’ zone. After half a century, Lin Yuhui finally had the chance to own his former white moonlight. He glanced at Hunter’s hands—big enough. He directly chose a full-size 9mm CZ Sport; to maintain accuracy and stability, it was still all-steel construction.
To keep things understated, he chose a bolt-action conventional hunting rifle from the same brand for long-range weapons. For the shotgun, he went with nostalgia—an over-and-under double-barrel hunting rifle, blued steel barrels paired with a dark walnut stock. The grain and luster seemed to hold memories of years gone by.
He wasn’t sure himself whether he’d ever actually use any of this, but this was America, and the law of the jungle was something everyone had to follow. He placed the order, paid, and headed back to Las Vegas. Such wanton freedom, doing as he pleased—on the return trip, Lin Yuhui even felt like he was a child again, the feeling of receiving a new toy.
Ending this spontaneous shopping trip, he returned once more to that beautiful villa. The desert sun had already set, dyeing the entire Gobi in gold, including the walls and window ridges. Looking up, the resplendent building was set against the deepening blue-purple sky of dusk, blocking out the vastness of the desert. In the shadowy corners of the courtyard, decorative lights had been lit, adding a touch of warmth.
Walking through the gate, the night seemed to deepen under the cover of the walls and plants. He looked around at the shrubs and garden lights in the yard, the warm yellow light illuminating the glossy green leaves.
Lin Yuhui never in his wildest dreams imagined he’d be living in such a luxury villa. He strolled up the porch steps, turned his head to look around, and found her right there—
Grace was leaning against a pillar, standing in the dim porch, watching him return.
She didn’t ask where he’d been all night, but she had come to the porch to welcome him back.
Lin Yuhui froze for a moment, as if his feet had been caught by something and slowed down. Grace still said nothing, just stood there looking at him.
Lin Yuhui didn’t speak either. He didn’t know what to say. He just walked forward slowly and gently pulled Grace into his arms,
stroking her waist and back—a little cold,
“The evening breeze is cool, you really didn’t have to come down to wait for me,”
“Ah, it’s fine, I saw you walking back along the road, I just came down too,” she said, her voice trembling, the wind blowing her hair into the corner of her mouth.
Lin Yuhui quickly cupped her face, carefully checking her shimmering eyes for worry, looking for tear tracks on her cheek in the night,
“I went to Texas to buy some things. Next time I leave, I’ll tell you. Sorry,”
“It’s okay,” Grace’s lips moved slightly.
Lin Yuhui held her waist with one hand and withdrew the other from behind her, gently pulling out the strand of hair she’d bitten into the corner of her mouth.
Her slightly parted lips seemed to still be trembling, wanting to say something. This time, for the first time, Lin Yuhui主动 kissed her speaking lips, tasting with her the bitterness she had never spoken aloud, telling her he already knew the concern in her heart, comforting the anxious heart that had been waiting alone.
Grace seemed to understand Lin Yuhui’s words too. Her lips no longer hesitated, her breathing no longer trembled. She opened her arms to embrace, stretched them out and wrapped them tight around Lin Yuhui’s neck.
In Grace’s passion, Lin Yuhui also wrapped both arms tight around her waist, hips, and shoulders, as if a kiss wasn’t enough to express his apology and cherishing—cherishing this woman’s longing for him. He wanted to use his arms to press his woman into his very body.
It seemed Grace thought the same. In Lin Yuhui’s embrace, she gently writhed, as if trying to find that crack, to burrow into his heart.
In the dim porch of the night, their figures of kissing and embracing had become one. Bodies swayed, feet turned. The yellowish light illuminated their stage, the glossy green shrubs drew up their backdrop.
In the courtyard under the night sky, they performed the stage play of their hearts entwined.