"Your skin has turned wheat-colored, and I can see several scars. Looks like you've suffered quite a bit these past few months," Jiang Hao said sympathetically.
Pulling her fingers from her mouth, Lara asked, "Is it ugly?"
"No, it's beautiful. I find that I like you even more. This is the strong, independent Lara I know." Jiang Hao stroked her cheek.
Lara rubbed her face against Jiang Hao's abdomen and murmured, "Jon, being by your side feels so comfortable. The training camp was really hard. Every day left me exhausted, but I learned a lot too."
"What did you learn?" Jiang Hao asked, rubbing Lara's earlobe.
"Physical training, unarmed combat, knife fighting, weapon combat, pistol and rifle shooting, using all kinds of weapons, crossbow training, cross-country hiking, jungle warfare, swimming, parachuting, cliff climbing, driving... Oh, too much to list," Lara said.
At that, Lara raised her head to look at Jiang Hao, excitement suddenly flashing in her eyes. "Jon, you've undergone special forces training too. You've practiced all this as well, right?"
"Yes." Jiang Hao nodded.
"How about we compete?"
"Now?"
"Of course."
Jiang Hao pursed his lips. "Lara, you're cheating. I was just worn out for an hour. That's not fair."
"Hahaha, that's a woman's privilege, and it's also a strategy for dealing with enemies." Lara laughed brightly.
Jiang Hao took a deep breath. "What, do you really think I can't do it anymore?"
"Yes. If you've got the guts, compete with me." Lara challenged him.
"What are the stakes? Is there a reward?" Jiang Hao asked.
"A reward? Pick whatever you want," Lara said.
Jiang Hao gave a wicked chuckle. "Heh heh, in that case, I won't hold back."
The two got dressed and went downstairs. When they saw Steven in the living room, Jiang Hao told him