Su Qingzhi had long suspected that Shen Zhiyu's background was not simple.

But I only found out today that he was from the Special Affairs Department.

He also brought a small team specifically responsible for handling foreign infiltration, espionage operations, and the elimination of high-risk targets.

He then mentioned Director Zhong.

She almost forgot about this character.

In the original novel, Director Zhong was only mentioned once in a brief manner, as Shen Zhiyu's direct superior.

Unexpectedly, the other party was real and was secretly plotting something right next to them.

"There must be a reason why you're telling me all this, right?"

"yes."

Shen Zhiyu nodded.

"Director Zhong summoned me this afternoon, and I think you have the right to know what he said."

He recounted exactly what Director Zhong had said that afternoon.

He never wanted to hide anything from Su Qingzhi.

“I don’t want to drag you into this. You shouldn’t be facing this darkness. Besides, Director Zhong reminded me that the enemy country has been watching me recently. Wherever I am, it’s not safe, and it’s even more dangerous with you by my side. Every operation, every appearance could become their breakthrough point. I can’t gamble with your life.”

After hearing this, Su Qingzhi suddenly remembered the plot of the original novel.

Shen Zhiyu sacrificed his life in the line of duty a few months later.

That battle was incredibly brutal. He ventured alone deep into enemy territory to cover his teammates' retreat, but was ultimately trapped in the center of the explosion and his body was never recovered.

Although it's uncertain whether it's because of this mission, the timeline is very close.

History, however, is not so easily changed.

That's why she didn't dare let him go on the risk alone.

I couldn't bear to watch him walk step by step toward death before my eyes.

"Can I see Director Zhong?"

Shen Zhiyu looked at her, a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

But when he saw the determination in Su Qingzhi's eyes, he knew he couldn't persuade her.

"Okay, I'll ask him tomorrow if he'd like to see you."

He knew without even asking that Su Qingzhi had made up her mind to get involved.

He knew that even if he refused now, Director Zhong would eventually find a way to let her know the truth.

After all, the scope of the mission is becoming increasingly broad.

Despite the high level of secrecy, there is a shortage of manpower, and more support will be needed sooner or later.

Su Qingzhi has sufficient ability and experience, and coupled with her trust and understanding of Shen Zhiyu, she is indeed a reliable choice.

Given Su Qingzhi's personality, she would never stand idly by once she found out.

However, Shen Zhiyu was really overthinking it.

He thought Su Qingzhi insisted on going with him because of a sense of mission and responsibility.

But in reality, she was genuinely afraid that Shen Zhiyu would go on missions alone.

If I were to die, wouldn't I become a widow at such a young age?

Besides, a man like Shen Zhiyu, who is obedient, healthy, and good to you, is hard to find even with a lantern.

The two chatted in the space for a while.

After sharing their worries and thoughts, their moods gradually calmed down.

We rested together for a while, each closing our eyes to relax.

Once I had recovered enough mentally, I decided to return to the real world.

Night had already fallen outside.

Uncle Shen and Shen Zhiheng also came home from get off work.

Su Qingzhi stepped forward to greet them.

"Uncle, Brother Zhiheng, you're back!"

They were both very friendly to her.

"Xiao Su is back? You must have had a hard day."

"Go and rest for a while, the food will be ready soon."

Grandpa Shen called Su Qingzhi and Shen Zhiyu into his study.

He sat down at the desk and gestured for the two of them to sit down.

Then he took out a small box wrapped in red cloth from the drawer and placed it on the table.

“Xiao Shuo, Xiao Su, I couldn’t be there when you got married. I was in my hometown dealing with your grandmother’s funeral at the time, and I just couldn’t get away. It’s always been a regret of mine.”

He paused, his voice lowering slightly.

"These are a small token of our appreciation from your grandmother and me. Please accept them."

Shen Zhiyu took the box, his fingers trembling slightly.

He gently opened it and found two thousand yuan inside, a thick stack of bills neatly arranged, with two gold bracelets underneath, gleaming and exquisitely crafted, clearly not ordinary jewelry.

Su Qingzhi understood immediately that these things must have been prepared by Grandpa Shen himself.

Given the old lady's attitude towards her, there's no way she would willingly give her so many nice things.

"grandfather."

Shen Zhiyu called out softly, his voice trembling slightly.

He was raised by his grandfather from a young age, and this bond between them is extraordinary.

He knew that the two thousand yuan was almost all the savings the old man had accumulated over many years of frugal living.

Grandpa Shen waved his hand.

“This money and these notes are all the savings I’ve accumulated over the years from my salary and subsidies. It’s not much, but it’s a token of my appreciation. Those two gold bracelets are family heirlooms, supposedly passed down from my great-grandfather’s generation. Don’t refuse them. They’ll be a keepsake for your children in the future.”

"But what about my older brother..."

Shen Zhiyu hesitated.

He didn't want this to create a rift within the family.

"You don't need to worry about this. I'll take care of things with your older brother."

Then, he turned to look at Su Qingzhi.

"When the two families got engaged, we didn't ask for your opinion."

He spoke slowly.

"Back then, it was all decided by the adults. They only cared about matching social status and didn't think about the feelings of the young people at all."

"Now that I see your relationship is stable, I feel at ease."

"I've always felt bad about what happened in your family; it was our oversight."

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