Chapter 10

"What are you talking about? Can't you explain clearly?" Regarding He Xi and Li Xing, Mu Ke commented: "There must be some misunderstanding that hasn't been clarified. You men are so annoying, always keeping things bottled up. How are we supposed to know if you don't say anything? Acting all profound! Forget it, I'm not going to talk to you anymore. A grown man who knows nothing."

The reporting to the military academy is a matter of utmost seriousness and importance, and the girl dared not act recklessly any longer. While pushing him, she fiercely warned, "If you dare to flirt with other girls, I will twist your head off.

What are you doing? They are from the same school; she is in the middle school section, and he is in the high school section. Haven't they spent enough time together? The girl was puzzled

He Xi paused for a moment, then quickened his pace

The boy pretended to be in pain, taking advantage of the situation while acting innocent: "If you don't take this opportunity to deceive me, it will be too late when you grow up and have your own ideas." He took her small hand and held it in his palm, then said with a serious expression: "You remember this, in your most difficult times, it was I who saved you. When you come of age," he paused for a moment, leaning close to her ear and mischievously said: "You will give yourself to me, do you hear?"

The boy smiled silently and playfully chided, "Little jealous one"

Here he comes again, always using the emperor to command the lords. The girl, her face slightly flushed, pushed him away and punched him in the abdomen, saying: "Who needs your rescue? Mind your own business."

In the quiet night, with the moonlight shining brightly, He Xi, curled up on the sofa, was lost in thought, as memories began to slowly replay a series of distant scenes like an old recording machine.

Hè Xī, who was slow to realize, finally discovered that Hè Hóngxūn knew something. Feeling as if she had been schemed against, she was vaguely angry, but since he was her cousin who had always cared for her since childhood, she found it difficult to express her frustration. Suppressing her anger, she planned to leave. However, Hè Hóngxūn could not let her leave just like that. Grabbing her arm, he asked, "What’s wrong? Did you have a disagreement with Lì Xíng? No, he shouldn’t be back yet. Let me give him a call..."

"Isn't it four years? By the time you finish military school, I will just be starting university. Four years plus four years, it's basically eight years of resistance." He Xi pouted and murmured softly, "Is it even possible..." Perhaps due to her young age, the girl clearly lacked a sense of security and confidence

The boy's expression suddenly darkened upon hearing this, his handsome face clearly displaying the words "I am very angry, keep your distance". He pinched her cheek and warned her with a picture book: "You need to have a little faith in me! It's only four years, I can wait, but can you?"

The girl interrupted him angrily: "I am only in the third year of junior high school, graduating from university is still too far away, who knows what will happen during this time?" It is not fair to blame her for lacking confidence; after all, they have only just established their romantic relationship, and she remains confused about the uncertain future.

That day, after unintentionally bumping into Li Xing at the entrance of the military camp, Mu Ke returned home and reported the situation to He Hongxun. When Comrade He Hongxun fully expressed his thoughts, he surprisingly issued a direct order prohibiting her from intervening in matters between Li Xing and He Xi. Mu Ke had already been dissatisfied with his double standards, allowing officials to act freely while forbidding the common people from taking action. Today, however, she finally seized the opportunity to vent her frustrations.

For the military, He Xi was as familiar as her own home. Coincidentally, the sentry recognized her, and after the routine registration, she went directly to the office of the regiment's chief of staff. However, Li Xing was not there; a young staff officer informed her, "The chief of staff has gone to the division headquarters and has not yet returned"

Holding hands tightly with the girl, the boy promised: "Alright, I will strive to remain in the troops of City A, is that okay?"

The taxi sped through the night to the headquarters. Contemplating He Hongxun's words, He Xi, who had been struggling all the way, sat silently without moving. The time stretched on until even the taxi driver could not help but ask:

In fact, not only could He Xi not recall the scenes from her dreams, but she also had no memory of the events that occurred with Li Xing last night

He tapped his little wife's head and complained, "You women are just troublesome; I can't provoke you, nor can I avoid you."

He condemned her with his gaze and domineeringly said: "Let others know that you are a person of value and not to entertain any improper thoughts!"

He He Hongxun returned home, still feeling upset. Mu Ke ran over to bring him his slippers. Normally, he would definitely tease his little wife with a smile, saying, "Oh, my dear wife is so diligent. Tell me, should we eat first or go to bed first? The decision is in your hands." But today, he furrowed his brows and went straight into the study, prompting Mu Ke to chase after him on tiptoe and tug at his ear, saying, "Who made you upset? You come home late and ignore me?"

As the time for separation drew nearer, the girl, who was not good at expressing her emotions, felt a sense of reluctance rising within her. In order to conceal her feelings, she took out the MP3 player from her backpack and began to listen to music with him, each wearing one earphone.

He gently touched her hair and said, "If I perform well in the exam, I will definitely be able to stay, so don't worry. You must not tell your brother. I do not rely on connections; whether I succeed or fail is entirely up to me." Seeing that she remained silent, he asked, "Did you hear me?"

The year the boy was admitted to the military academy in City A, the girl went to see him off

The boy tapped her forehead and said, "You need to focus and stop playing around all day. At this time, girls are prone to slouching. Be serious in class. I will be waiting for you in City A. If you fail, I will deal with you."

My heart, still! Repeatedly looking at these few words, He Xi's tears began to brew in her eyes! Holding the note close to her chest, she did not know if turning back to continue that past, that love, could still be perfect? And could they, like two fools, love each other foolishly and without any reservations?

Then can I talk to my brother? In case you are not assigned to stay in City A after graduation, he can ask my grandfather for help, as he holds the highest status in our family

He He Hongxun was quite surprised, glancing behind her and asking in confusion: "Why did you come alone so late? Are you looking for me or for Li Xing?"

In the waiting room, he raised his hand to stroke her cheek and suddenly blurted out, "With such a sugar-coated shell, I can't feel at ease leaving you at home. How about I just stay?"

I have indeed had this thought. He Hongxun complained with a furrowed brow, "The sleeping posture is too irregular, and a small person occupies such a large space; I am almost being pushed off the bed."

At the moment when Xia Zhiyu grasped Li Xing's arm, He Xi smiled. However, this smile caused a drop of tears, which she had been desperately trying to hold back, to roll down. Weakly leaning against her seat, He Xi looked at his message: "Start over, is it possible?" Taking a deep breath, she trembled as she replied: "No! Between us, it has long been severed!" Watching the screen display "Sent Successfully," she rubbed her eyes vigorously, reported her apartment address to the driver, and returned home. She trembled as she replied: "No! Between us, it has long been severed!" Watching the screen display "Sent Successfully," she rubbed her eyes vigorously, reported her apartment address to the driver, and returned home.

After calming down for a long time, and with great difficulty managing to suppress the surging emotions, He Xi tidied herself up and hurried to work. Her face was calm and unruffled, yet her heart was filled with an unprecedented sense of confusion and panic. After enduring until evening, her silent phone received a text message signed "A Xing". It took her a moment to realize that the number was saved by Li Xing himself, and He Xi held her phone in silence for a long time. Finally, she hurriedly grabbed her clothes and took a taxi to the 532nd Regiment.

Reluctantly, the girl said, "Alright."

Seeing this, the boy moved closer and embraced her, coaxing, "Why are you angry again? I haven't been flirting with anyone else. Didn't we agree that it would just be the two of us, treating each other well? Once you graduate from university, I will be of age too, and then we can get married..."

The boy smiled and affectionately pinched her cheek, saying, "Stop being so mysterious." After a moment of thought, he reminded her, "Don't tell your family about us just yet. You're too young, and they will definitely worry. If they intervene, it could cause trouble for me.

In fact, He Xi's drinking capacity can rival that of He Hongxun, who is known for being able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. However, last night, whether it was due to the excitement of winning the championship or the weight of too many things pressing on her mind that needed to be released, she indeed reached her limit. As a result, she sat on the bed in a daze for a long time in the morning, only vaguely remembering that Li Xing had appeared. As for the dialogue they shared and the passionate kisses, she had no recollection at all. However, the note on the dressing table was a reminder of who she had been with last night. Thus, she sat on the bed in a daze for a long time in the morning, only vaguely remembering that Li Xing had appeared, while she had no knowledge of the dialogue they exchanged and the fervent kisses they shared. Nevertheless, the note on the dressing table was reminding her of who she had been with last night.

Why can't it be done? Deeply afraid that she would back down, the boy encouraged her: "Four years will pass quickly. Once you get into a university in City A, we will be able to see each other often. Just hold on, and you will get through this. Be obedient and behave well."

However, just as the driver was giving change, He Xi saw the car that had collided with her the night before He Hongxun's wedding speeding towards her, and then, before it could come to a stop, a hurried and familiar figure got out of the car. Even if turned to ashes, He Xi would remember that it was—Xia Zhiyu. Following that, Li Xing rushed out from the military department.

Mu Ke stared: "Who is like you, sleeping in a 'designated area and fixed position', and you don't even feel tired! I was just stretching a bit, and you keep nagging. If you love sleeping on the sofa, then go ahead, no one is stopping you"

He Xi looked up in confusion, waiting to see the location clearly. As she fumbled for her money, she said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Yet in her heart, she was hesitating whether to meet Li Xing, and if she did, what she should say.

The boy, how could he not understand her thoughts, gently pressed his index finger against the back of her hand, timing it as he said: "I will leave after listening to this song."

Fortunately, there were other vehicles available that day. When the two individuals arrived breathlessly at another bus station, there was less than one minute left before the last bus departed. As he had to leave, he reminded them in a somewhat threatening manner: "Behave yourselves; if you do something to let me down, just wait and see how I deal with you"

The boy's thoughts are erratic; suddenly he thinks of something and says: "Next time I come back, I will take you to school to walk on the ground."

"Are you really hitting me?" Her strength was not great, yet he pretended to hold his stomach and feign pity, "You have no conscience. If I hadn't stepped in, who knows how you would have been dealt with, you little girl."

The girl nuzzled closer to the boy and said playfully, "Then you shouldn't go too far after graduation; it won't be easy for us to meet."

Seeing her sulky expression, He Hongxun laughed, "The extent to which you stretch your back is quite considerable; you almost kicked your husband to the ground."

It was already 9 PM. He Xi thanked the young officer and was on his way back when he unexpectedly ran into his cousin He Hongxun, who had just been promoted to regiment commander.

Which brother? I haven't heard you mention him before

Mu Ke curled his lips and then asked him what was wrong. He Huoxun recounted the incident where He Xi had lost her temper at him, and in the end, he muttered in confusion, "I don't know how that brat Li Xing managed to provoke her. I've hinted at him before, just short of explicitly telling him that Xiao Qi is still single. Why doesn't he get it..." Earlier that morning, He Huoxun went to the training ground ostensibly to watch Li Xing train the soldiers, but in reality, he was revealing He Xi's situation to him. Thus, it can be said that cousins are sometimes used to 'betray' each other.

Girl rolls her eyes: "Why are you so persistently pursuing me if you really want me to focus on my studies? Haven't you heard that early romance affects academic performance? If not, let's just break up. If my dad finds out..."

He knows nothing at all? He He Hongxun was left in a state of both laughter and tears after being scolded. Rubbing his head, he planned to first deal with his wife, and then give Li Xing a call to educate that little young master who knows nothing!

You probably don't know this, as there have been many things that I haven't mentioned to you

The characters written with great vigor were as strong as before. He left a message saying: "There was something in the office that required my presence, and I didn't wake you because you were sleeping soundly. Remember to have breakfast before going to work." After leaving two lines blank, he wrote: "Xiao Qi, please give me a chance; I do not want to miss another six years. My heart remains the same!"

The girl pulled her hand away and tugged at his ear, saying, "Why are you behaving so poorly? Luring underage girls?"

The girl hissed and raised her hand to hit him, saying, "Why are you so useless! What do you want to do if you don't go to school? Attending a military academy is great; the country takes care of you, and you even save on clothing expenses."

The unexpected light kiss was their first intimate contact

Having grown up and hardened his wings, do you find him too meddlesome? He He Hongxun, in a fit of anger, turned around in place and finally shouted at He Xi's back, disregarding his image and status: "Is it me who doesn't know what exactly is going on, or is it you? Xiao Qi, if you still have even a shred of feeling for him, go find out what he has experienced in the special forces. If you truly have no feelings for him anymore, then consider me meddlesome!"

The boy smiled, leaned down and quickly kissed her cheek, then turned and jumped into the car

Miss, are you here to place a bet

The girl hummed in response and then said, "It would be great if you could be assigned to my brother's unit."

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by the boy, who frowned and said: "What nonsense are you talking about? It's only been a few days and you want to break up? I've been waiting for you for years, what more do you want?" In fact, he had long had his eye on her, but seeing that she was too young, he had not dared to take action.

How can you act as if nothing is wrong? He Xi forcefully shook off He Hongxun's hand, for the first time losing her temper with her cousin whom she had respected since childhood. She spoke harshly, saying: "I don't want to talk to you." Seeing He Hongxun frown and seem about to say something, she interrupted, "Can you not interfere in my matters with him? You have no idea what is really going on between us..." The words "it's impossible" were on the tip of her tongue, but she could not bring herself to say them. He Xi left half of her words unspoken and was about to walk away. She interrupted again, "Can you not interfere in my matters with him? You have no idea what is really going on between us..." The words "it's impossible" were on the tip of her tongue, but she could not bring herself to say them. He Xi left half of her words unspoken and was about to walk away.

That year, He Xigang had just turned fifteen, an age of budding romance.

The girl's beautiful face suddenly flushed with crimson, and she shyly glared at his back. Then, as the car started, she raised her hand and waved vigorously at the boy.

Amused by his rare expression of confusion, Mu Ke deliberately maintained a stern face and said: "You actually dare to provoke women other than me? Aren't you afraid I will report you to the entire army? You are not allowed to sleep in bed tonight; you will sleep on the sofa"

The girl smiled sweetly, and while nodding, she quietly put the song on repeat, thus the boy actually missed his schedule

"Isn't it all because of you!" The girl shot him a glare and turned away in slight anger

"Everyone is watching me because of Wang Wei, and you still don't feel at ease!" The girl pinched his hand hard and warned, "You should attract fewer admirers yourself."

He is not ambitious? Women are the ones who lack ambition! Is he applying to a military academy just to save on uniform expenses? What kind of logic is that?