Chapter One: Life (08)

Lu Huaizheng made a sound of acknowledgment, directly bypassed the front of the car, and shoved the person behind him into the passenger seat, indeed using force, without asking for any opinions from the overly polite individual, and pushed them in with considerable strength

Polite

Then with a "bang," he slammed the door shut. He quickly circled back to the driver's seat, tapped on the car door, his voice devoid of any emotion, "Get out."

Left

As soon as the words fell, the car came to a stop right at the entrance of the research institute. Lu Huaizheng turned off the engine, his expression indifferent, not looking at her, and reminded her: "We have arrived"

Lu Huaizheng drove quietly, saying little, pressing the accelerator steadily as he followed the flow of traffic. When the light turned red, he rested his chin on his hand propped up on the window sill, waiting. He was quite attentive while driving, generally yielding and not competing for space.

In a daze, I have witnessed the myriad forms of the world, where the troubled and the spirits coexist in this tumultuous life

"Just passing the time." He gazed ahead as the car moved steadily, responding quite candidly.

I arrived quite late and had not seen many things, only heard people mention them. However, I witnessed it last year at the martial arts competition, where the captain drew his gun and fired in less than a second, either 0.7 or 0.8 seconds, in any case, it was incredibly fast. Others were still loading their weapons while the gun had already gone off. On another occasion, an unidentified fighter jet entered our airspace, which actually constituted a Level 1 alert, as it could potentially drop something from above. If it were a bomb, the civilians below would suffer... On that day, the captain was patrolling with a new recruit. The captain shouted in over ten different languages to the aircraft, demanding it to leave immediately. As a result, the plane circled at an altitude of 10,000 meters, and after two hours of standoff, the captain sent a radio message to report the situation to the leadership, stating that they had prepared for the worst and would try to minimize losses. You have no idea how much energy, material, and financial resources it takes to train an air force, especially for a captain like him. If something were to happen, some would rejoice while others would grieve. Yet, he still had the presence of mind to joke over the radio, wondering which country that guy was from, as he was almost forced to speak in bird language... At that moment, several leaders had grim expressions, but there was nothing to be done. To protect our airspace, sacrifices were inevitable, and they gritted their teeth to give the order. One leader even had red eyes and secretly turned away to wipe his tears... In the end, in the last English warning issued by the captain, the plane withdrew, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. When the new recruit came down, he was following closely behind the captain and had wet his pants... But at that moment, no one laughed at him, because everyone has the right to be afraid in the face of death.

Lu Huaizheng leaned against the car, casually glancing at the two of them, and said in a mild and polite tone, "What a coincidence."

Upon seeing the familiar face in the passenger seat, both of them were momentarily taken aback, and Song Xiaotao's smile froze.

He curled the corner of his mouth, withdrew his hand that was propped on the windowsill, sat up straight, lowered his head to fiddle with the radio, and casually said: "Forget it, pretend I didn't ask."

Later, I simply became too lazy to even write those two sentences.

The man beside the result casually remarked while adjusting the steering wheel and glancing at the rearview mirror:

Wait a moment

Lu Huaizheng directly took off his hat, then threw his military jacket into the back seat. After opening the driver's door, he remembered something and turned back to the driver, saying, "Later, when the leader sends Professor Han off, you will take them."

How have you been these past few years

For instance, the young woman sitting in the passenger seat of the Cayenne is playfully pouting at the man driving; the couple in the BMW is engaged in a heated argument over fuel costs; the woman in the Toyota is suffering from road rage, incessantly honking at the flow of traffic

It is quite rare to see someone driving so laid-back. She once rode in a colleague's car, who is usually a rather gentle person. However, once he got behind the wheel, he turned into a firecracker, exploding at the slightest provocation, cursing all the way. If anyone accidentally bumped into his car, his rage would be so intense that it seemed he could swallow the steering wheel.

Thank you for bringing me back

When on missions around the world, while others write lengthy, tearful letters in their wills, his will contains only two sentences

As the skilled hand touched the doorknob, a soft thank you was murmured

Lu Huaizheng glanced down at Yu Hao, his gaze shifting elsewhere. After a slight nod, the sentry dared to respond. Once the confirmation was made, Lu Huaizheng took Yu Hao by the hand and left.

She was taken aback and turned her head back

He let out a light hum: "After all, it is the last time."

Lu Huaizheng had been silent for half a day. As he passed an intersection, he rested his hand on the car window while waiting for the red light, his gaze fixed outside. At the moment the car started moving, he casually remarked, "In this line of work, not being dead or injured is already considered good."

He feels quite similar to him, tall yet exuding a strong sense of security

Clearly resembling a competent driver

Lu Huaizheng wore a standard shirt, with a navy blue tie neatly tied around his neck. He probably felt a bit stuffy, and instinctively loosened the collar. Upon seeing his reflection in the rearview mirror, he found it unsatisfactory, furrowed his brows, and tightened it again, his expression showing a hint of impatience

I am even less inclined to hand that thing over to her

Lu Huaizheng held the steering wheel with one hand, tapping his index finger rhythmically, appearing to be exceedingly patient

The so-called black irregular object was the USB drive that Yu Hao had tucked into the seam of her bag, which Professor Han used during the morning lecture. Just before Lu Huaizheng pulled her away, Yu Hao suddenly remembered, took the bag from Lu Huaizheng's hand, rummaged through it, pinched it between her fingers, and looked at the sentry, saying: "Is this it?"

Somewhat cute

Upon entering the city, the crowd increased. Some people, noticing his military insignia, couldn't help but take a few more glances. Lu Huaizheng directly raised the car window. The howling wind and the noisy voices were immediately blocked outside as the window ascended, and the interior of the car instantly became exceptionally quiet and confined

The man beside her calmly navigated through the crowd

At first, I really didn't think too much about it; I acted on impulse and went for it. Not long after enlisting, I met Li Hongwen, whom I particularly liked, and I have nurtured him all the way to the present.

At the entrance of the military district, a shiny black Mitsubishi was parked. The driver's side window was open, and the driver, wearing a pair of black sunglasses, leaned back in the driver's seat, leisurely tapping his fingers to a rhythm. When he noticed someone striding towards him from a distance, he adjusted his sunglasses with his index finger to get a better look, recognized the person, and immediately straightened up, sitting upright in the seat. As the person approached, he greeted with an awkward smile, saying, "Team Leader Lu."

Lu Huaizheng did not look at her; he leaned against the seat, his gaze fixed on the outside, slowly lowering the car window. The hazy view of the trees gradually became clearer, and as the window glass descended to his chin, he casually asked a question:

Yuhao is seriously considering the arrangements for Saturday

The black SUV drove out of the military district, speeding steadily along the asphalt road, flanked by rows of tall and elegant poplar trees standing proudly. The bare trunks had sprouted some tender buds, resembling sentinels who have stood guard for many years, selflessly dedicating themselves to this city

The sentry first glanced at Lu Huaizheng

A man appears particularly profound after shedding the innocence of youth

Quite good. "What about you?" as my gaze briefly fell on the scenery outside the window

A moment of silence

Lu Huaizheng finished speaking, turned around, and jumped into the car. He pulled over the seatbelt and glanced at Yu Hao in the passenger seat, noticing that she had already fastened her seatbelt obediently. He curled his lips slightly, withdrew his gaze, and pressed the accelerator, roaring out. In the rearview mirror, the driver stood upright in place, saluted him, and watched him leave.

I need to go back and confirm with Professor Han she said truthfully

Her gaze has been fixed outside the car; in recent years, she has increasingly enjoyed paying attention to these strangers she encounters by chance.

No regrets

Song Xiaotao looked at Yu Hao with a vigilant gaze and asked suspiciously, "What are you doing here?"

In the tranquil space, Yu Hao felt that every breath he took became exceptionally clear, and the sound of his heartbeat gradually intensified, thumping rapidly, with a slight throbbing in her temples. She recalled the moment when Lu Huaizheng had snatched away the pad.

Lu Huaizheng smiled as he tugged at his collar, his expression open and carefree, speaking without restraint

To live as a remarkable person, and to die as a heroic spirit

What a coincidence

There is a schedule in place, but it can be adjusted. She needs to go back and check her calendar for specifics

His mother passed away when he was very young, and his father followed suit a few years later. He grew up under the care of his aunt, and even now, his grandfather does not favor him. The only person who has ever cared for him in the dead of night.

To protect the home and defend the country, blood spills across the sky. Speaking too much is merely empty talk. I have always felt that there is not much difference from ordinary professions; one still receives a salary and bonuses, and if mistakes are made, wages are deducted and penalties are imposed. When out in public, one simply pays more attention to their image.

The man's hands are long and strong, yet they feel somewhat awkward when gripping that object. Although he is accustomed to drawing his gun and engaging in combat flying, he appears at a loss when it comes to a woman's belongings

Suddenly, a face appeared outside the car window, to be precise, two faces: the newlywed Song Xiaotao and her fellow graduate student Yuan Jing. Among the entire courtyard, these two had the closest relationship. Ever since Song Xiaotao got married, she had been trying every means to introduce Yuan Jing to several of her husband's childhood friends, especially Lu Huaizheng

... ...

Yuhai thought they would drive to their destination without a word

It feels as if one is meeting an old friend after many years, and the emotions it evokes are profoundly mixed

Lu Huaizheng drove quite fast, yet steadily. The car exited the military district and merged into the main road of the city, moving slowly like a snail among the incessant flow of vehicles.

Pursuing romantic interests

The driver obediently got out of the car and closed the door

How did you come to the idea of joining the military? I am quite curious about it

The driver nodded

As the sun sets in the west, the evening glow draws down several splendid clouds at the horizon. In the season where grass grows and orioles fly, the rays of the sunset are gentle and numerous, yet the trees remain oblivious to the charm of the moment

Do you have time on Saturday evening

During the lunch break, she casually asked the class monitor about some matters concerning Lu Huaizheng, and the class monitor was quite excited, speaking with such fervor that it seemed as if stars were dancing before their eyes