Section 1

Zhu Hang was transferred to the National Defense University; previously, she had been on a mission abroad and was recognized by the United Nations.

Zhao Tong has gained a lot, having purchased two sets of cosmetics and a radar women's watch. She reassured her wounded wallet: "Over the years, I have been buried in my studies and have not treated myself well. It is rare to indulge once. Women should love themselves well."

The salesperson enthusiastically introduced: "Perfume is the preferred gift for men to give to women, while a lighter is the preferred gift for women to give to men. This indicates that she not only has feelings for him but is even prepared for an instant spark!"

Zhao Tongqing cleared his throat, hesitated for a moment, but curiosity ultimately prevailed: "To be honest, I was quite surprised when I learned that you are General Zhuo's wife"

Zhu Hang responded with a smile, and she felt quite surprised at that moment

Zhu Hang shook his head, as Jia Xi had passed away nearly two years ago. Jia Xi was universally recognized as a stunning beauty, possessing both beauty and grace.

Zhao Tong turned slightly to the side, her mood somewhat complex as she observed Zhu Hang. She graduated from the Physics Department of XX University and was assigned to the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. After three years, she was admitted to the National Defense University for graduate studies and was about to graduate, holding the rank of only Lieutenant. In contrast, Zhu Hang, four years her junior, had already attained the rank of Colonel.

I have nothing to buy. Zhu Hang is not very good at these things. Her sister, Zhu Ying, once told her to keep her wallet tightly closed when going out, to avoid spending money and putting in effort, only to fail to please others.

However, no matter how you look at it, she resembles a university student who is studying

On the day Zhu Hang remembered arriving in Hainan, the dial displayed a crescent shape resembling a bow. That was the lunar phase of the first and second days of the month, known as the new moon.

This is not the crux of Zhao Tong's intricate thoughts. The mentors have mentioned that certain students with special talents, who have made contributions to national defense, are deserving of the military ranks they hold. One should not judge based on age; you should recognize the gaps within yourselves

"Lieutenant Colonel Zhu, look, that is the sea!" Zhao Tong, who was sitting next to him, gently nudged Zhu Hang with his elbow

On that day, Major General Zhuo Shaohua stood by the edge of the court, draping Zhu Hang's jacket over his arm, holding Zhu Hang's laptop bag in his hand, his gaze following Zhu Hang's running figure, his handsome face radiating a gentle smile. That smile was exceedingly tender

In fact, there is a bit of heartache, but regardless of how high a woman's achievements are, having traveled through countless mountains and rivers, at the most suitable age, she still needs to adorn herself for the one who appreciates her

Zhu Hang endured the ridicule and nodded repeatedly

Your ages differ significantly. I have seen Madam Zhuo's... she is the former Madam Zhuo... I apologize, perhaps you do not wish to discuss these matters Zhao Tong stared intently at Zhu Hang

Zhu Hang primarily came to attend a lecture where an academician from the Chinese Academy of Sciences discussed the significance of China establishing its fourth satellite launch base in Hainan to both domestic and foreign audiences. This matter has been widely reported by South Korean media, which referred to China's plan to build its own "Kennedy Space Center." At that time, the base will be able to meet the rapidly growing global demand for satellite launches, strengthen military technology in space, and simultaneously develop new tourism projects. Establishing a satellite base in Hainan allows for the transportation of large rockets via sea. Hainan's low latitude is advantageous for rocket launches, helping to save fuel. The terrain is surrounded by the sea, ensuring that rocket launches will not impact other areas.

The duty-free shop has arrived just in time. The leading instructor, Colonel Li Da, raised his voice and announced that everyone would only have one hour, urging everyone to make their selections quickly

Zhu Hang raised his head at the sound. Outside the car window, the azure sea rolled gently, with brilliant sunlight dancing on the surface, so abundant and so crystalline. The sunlight in Hainan in June is exceptionally pure and clear, shining unabashedly upon the sea, the intensity of the light compelling one to involuntarily squint.

When I was an undergraduate, she came to visit us in our dormitory... Oh no! The car suddenly braked, and Zhao Tong was caught off guard, leaning forward and hitting her forehead against the back of the seat in front.

She is not simply following the trend. The reason she rushed over so excitedly is that "If You Are the One 2" was the first movie she watched with her superior, and it is also the only one. In the past, she did not feel anything special about it, but now, as she gets closer, her emotions suddenly change. It feels like a reminiscence, as if it is a re-engraving of memories.

I have heard that Zhu Hang has gotten married and has children

The driver leaned out of the window, and an elderly man with a pale face stood frozen in the middle of the road, having crossed it. After a considerable amount of time, the old man finally began to move his feet, slowly making his way like a snail.

Everyone requested to first visit the duty-free shop to buy some gifts to take back

Zhu Hang turned his body slightly and gazed longingly at the distant place where his sight could not reach a few times

Does Zhuo smoke? If he does, you can buy him a lighter. A lighter is indeed a man's prized possession

They are from different majors

Zhu Hang silently calculated in his heart, and the corners of his mouth naturally curved upwards, his expression softening. "It has been twenty months!" Fan Fan has grown teeth, can walk, and can speak in long sentences. His battlefield has continuously expanded; the courtyard at home is now his territory. If the flowers and plants could speak, they would surely accuse him of his "reckless behavior"

In June, the highest temperature in Hainan is 32 degrees Celsius. Compared to Beijing, this temperature is not high, but where in Beijing can one find such bright sunshine? The summer in Beijing, whether in the morning or evening, is oppressively hot, akin to being in a sauna.

She is very beautiful, and she is also kind; she is a painter. Zhao Tong rubbed his forehead and continued the previous topic, "Unfortunately, heaven is jealous of beauty. Oh, how old is your child?"

Zhu Hang did not want a card, nor did he request the salesperson to wrap it; he simply tossed the lighter into his bag. His brother-in-law is of an age where fancy packaging does not suit him; what matters is that the item is good.

The driver wiped his sweat, muttered a curse, and started the car again

Time passes quickly, another week has gone by

What a powerful statement! Zhu Hang leaned on the counter, and those lighters appeared to be of good quality. After studying them for a while, she said, "Alright, give me one!" She pointed to a lighter with a blue casing.

The day before yesterday, she squeezed out a few hours to specifically see the "If You Are the One 2" aerial bird's nest—a vacation cabin cleverly built between the sea and sky, above the rainforest. The film made it famous overnight, and many tourists come to visit every day; she had to wait in line for a long time before she could enter

One evening, Zhao Tong went to the cafeteria for dinner and passed by the basketball court. A roommate from the same dormitory pointed at a short-haired woman playing basketball among the male officers and said: "There, that is Zhu Hang."

The salesperson became excited: "A man may not smoke, but he must own a Zippo lighter. Is this a gift for your boyfriend? Let me get you a card."

Zhao Tong hurriedly squeezed into the crowded throng and rushed into the shopping mall. Most people were heading towards the watch and cosmetics counters, while Zhu Hang went wherever there were fewer people. Perhaps Zhao Tong's words had an effect, as she stopped when she saw the Zippo lighter

Oh, I can't take it anymore! With a whoosh, Zhu Hang pulled up the sunshade of the car window, allowing his eyes to rest properly. How much longer until we reach the airport?

The leader does not have a strong smoking habit; giving him a lighter might lead him to think that she is encouraging him to smoke more! Smoking is harmful to health! Zhu Hang immediately rejected Zhao Tong's suggestion

Zhao Tong was astonished, her mouth agape. ... Twenty months, plus ten months of pregnancy, that makes ... ... When Lady Zhuo was still alive, Zhuo Hang was already with Zhuo Jiang. ... ... She took a deep breath, afraid to think further. This was no longer surprise, but disbelief.

Zhuo Shaohua is a smoker, but in Zhu Hang's impression, he has never smoked in front of her and the bad guy Zhu Yifan. Sometimes, they would spend several hours together, and he never went out to smoke a cigarette in between. The only time she saw him smoking was when Xiao Fanfan was not yet a month old; she got up in the middle of the night and saw him standing in the courtyard, the cigarette butt in his fingers glowing dimly and brightly.

All ships return home like arrows

The fingertips gently caressed the silver surface, and Zhu Hang's delicate features appeared tranquil and distant, as if his heart had already flown to Beijing, a thousand miles away

On the silver dial, the hour hand and the minute hand form a right angle. Below, a semicircular moon appears. This is the phase of the moon on the 7th and 8th day of the lunar month, known as the first quarter moon, which can be seen after dusk and typically sets below the western horizon around midnight

They originally had different directions in life, but the appearance of the villain Xiaofanfan caused their life trajectories to intersect with one another

We are very close!" Zhu Hang's eyes were filled with pride

She inquired with a questioning look at her classmate: Who is Zhu Hang? Her roommate replied through lip movements: The wife of Major General Zhuo Shaohua

Zhao Tong exerted great effort to close his mouth. For a moment, the air flowing between the two became somewhat tense.

When Xiaofan turned one year old, she could already tell whether she was going to school or on a business trip just by the bag she carried. If she carried only a laptop bag, she would pout and give a warm kiss, obediently waving goodbye. However, if she carried a suitcase, she would stubbornly open her arms, insisting that she be held, refusing anyone else. Then she would bury her head in her neck, tightly wrapping her arms around her neck, ignoring anyone who called out. She was left with no choice; whenever she had to go on a business trip, she had to sneak out like a thief, tiptoeing out of the courtyard before dawn, with her superior providing cover.

A week ago, the mentor arranged for Zhao Tong to attend a forum titled "Dialogue with the Moon" in Hainan. The forum gathered various elite individuals from the global aviation industry, and each department of the National Defense University sent several students to participate. Among the group of peers, Zhao Tong saw Zhuo Hang.

The bus turned a corner, and the sea disappeared; tall palm trees stood like sentinels on both sides of the road