The atmosphere in the hotel lobby remained noisy.

The bride and groom had already gone to rest, while the remaining guests either left, ate, chatted, or discussed business opportunities without any delay.

Outside the hotel, the air had unknowingly cooled down considerably.

Chen Yingying, dressed as a bridesmaid, couldn't help but shiver and rubbed her arms.

At that moment, a jet-black suit jacket was draped over her shoulders.

Then a gentle voice rang out: "It's so cold outside, aren't you afraid of catching a cold?"

Chen Yingying was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at the person who spoke. The boy was much more mature than before, with a handsome and masculine face under his buzz cut and a confident and calm look in his eyes.

When she saw him, Chen Yingying's heart skipped a beat.

"Why are you out here too?"

Wu Da grinned: "I'm full, so I came out for a walk to clear my head."

Actually, what he wanted to say was that he followed her out because he was worried after seeing her come out.

However, the current relationship between the two is quite delicate, making it difficult for him to speak.

Chen Yingying nodded, then smiled and said, "You've changed a lot."

Wu Da laughed as well: "Really?"

Chen Yingying nodded: "He's much more handsome and stronger than before."

In her memory, Wu Da was a shy, introverted, and somewhat socially anxious young man, but now he seems like a completely different person.

Is this what it means to change after joining the army?

Upon hearing this, Wu Da scratched his head sheepishly, as if he had returned to the past, once again displaying his honest and simple nature.

Over the past two years, although they have kept in touch, it has always been brief and to the point. They rarely even have video calls. Later, because Wu Da had to carry out a mission and was unable to use electronic devices for a long time, the two did not talk for a long period of time.

Seeing his reaction, Chen Yingying chuckled.

Wu Da hesitated for a moment, then asked, "You...don't have a boyfriend yet?"

Chen Yingying was taken aback, then her gaze darted away as she said, "No... what's wrong? Are you trying to make fun of me for still being single because they're all married and engaged?"

Wu Da quickly waved his hand: "No, no, no! How could I have meant that? I was just asking casually. Besides, you're so young, you haven't even finished university yet, how can you be considered a bachelor?"

Moreover, a girl like Chen Yingying is bound to have many suitors. With her qualifications, she has no trouble getting married, right?

Chen Yingying raised an eyebrow: "My parents have arranged a lot of blind dates for me, but I don't want to be in a relationship yet, and those people aren't my ideal type."

Wu Da opened his mouth, wanting to ask what kind of person you are, but then thought it would be too offensive and shut his mouth.

Chen Yingying asked, "And you? How long do you plan to stay this time?"

As they spoke, even Wu Da didn't notice the hint of nervousness and anticipation that flashed across the girl's eyes.

Wu Da replied, "This vacation will last for a month, and I will be returning to the team in the middle of next month."

He had finally managed to get this vacation to come back and attend his brother's wedding.

"A month?"

Chen Yingying's eyes darted around, and she smiled, "Then you must be very free this month?"

Wu Da nodded: "It's nothing, I'm just resting."

Chen Yingying smiled and said, "How about you invite me to hang out?"

"Huh? Me?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Da's eyes widened, and he pointed at himself with a completely bewildered expression.

Chen Yingying: "Huh? What's wrong? You're busy? Never mind then!"

"No way! I'm free, I'm free!"

Wu Da quickly responded.

Seeing how anxious he was, Chen Yingying was in a good mood for some reason.

"Ah Qiu!"

A gust of cold wind blew by, and Chen Yingying suddenly sneezed, instinctively tightening the coat that Wu Da had covered her with.

Aren't you cold?

Chen Yingying looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Wu Da shook his head: "Fortunately, the weather here isn't too cold yet."

He had received rigorous training on the border, including developing an ability to withstand the cold, so for him, the weather was simply cool.

Wu Da thought for a moment and then asked, "Are you hungry?"

Chen Yingying touched her lower abdomen and nodded: "A little, I didn't have much of an appetite while I was in there."

Wu Da laughed and said, "How about I take you to eat hot pot?"

Chen Yingying's eyes lit up: "Okay."

The two hailed a ride-hailing car and headed to a nearby hot pot restaurant.

Wu Da wasn't from Kyoto, so he wasn't very familiar with the area, and it was Chen Yingying who took him there later.

"May I ask why you chose to stay in the military?"

While eating hot pot, Chen Yingying couldn't help but ask.

She'd been wanting to ask this question since September.

Wu Da pondered for a moment, then said, "Actually, I don't know either. Maybe it was after experiencing a real battle that I realized my original intention and the responsibility on my shoulders."

"What if something happens to you during the mission? Won't you regret it? Besides, there are so many soldiers now, we won't miss your chance." Chen Yingying looked directly at him.

Wu Da said seriously, "No, this is different! In my opinion, once you put on this uniform, you must be prepared to make a sacrifice!"

After a pause, Wu Da said softly, "There are so many soldiers guarding our land. One person's strength is certainly nothing, but what if we're just missing one person like me?"

His expression was somewhat forlorn, as if he had thought of something sad.

It's unimaginable how powerful the impact must be to transform a person in such a short time!

Looking at his appearance, Chen Yingying felt a pang of pain in her heart.

"Sorry, I disturbed your meal."

Wu Da snapped out of his daze and said apologetically.

Chen Yingying smiled and said, "It's alright. Although I don't know what you've been through, I've always had respect for you soldiers."

As she spoke, she shook her head and smiled, "To be honest, I've even considered enlisting in the army."

Wu Da laughed and said, "Then forget it. Someone as delicate as you is not suitable for military camp. Of course, it's not that I'm discriminating against women, but the requirements of the army are very high, and it's difficult for ordinary girls to adapt to the physical conditions."

Chen Yingying rested her chin on her hands and looked at Wu Da: "Hey, I heard that a lot of people like soldiers. My parents also like soldiers. Do you have any particularly handsome comrades?"

Wu Da froze, a bittersweet feeling welling up inside him. He forced a smile and said, "Yes, my comrades are all handsome and outstanding, but many of them have girlfriends. I'll ask them for you later."

"Pfft!"

Chen Yingying suddenly smiled.

"Wu Da, you've become more handsome, but you're getting dumber and dumber!"

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P.S.: School has started, and so has the author!