Seeing the sudden gleam in Ding Haotian's eyes, Zhao Mingyan asked:

"Brother Ding, is there a problem?"

"Oh, it's nothing! It's nothing!"

Ding Haotian stood up and placed his laptop on the table. The breeze he fanned as he walked around the small office carried the scent of ordinary soap.

It was pushed into Zhao Mingyan's nasal cavity, which made her heart flutter; the smell was quite pleasant.

"Let's go, I'll take you to the cafeteria."

Zhao Mingyan got up, straightened her clothes, and smelled faintly of perfume.

It gave this single man's room a different feel.

When they arrived at the canteen, not many of her comrades recognized Zhao Mingyan.

Even if you've seen her before, she's changed so much now that no one would recognize her.

Seeing Ding Haotian leading a young girl, they couldn't help but feel a bit mocking.

After all, he had been rejected far too many times.

This person stood out the most in terms of appearance, temperament, and attire.

There's a very high chance he was dumped; perhaps he didn't reveal his family situation?

Doesn't this girl know?

Ding Haotian handed Zhao Mingyan a tray.

The two of them went from window to window getting their food in full view of everyone.

Ding Haotian felt uneasy when he saw his comrades' ill intentions and their smirking expressions.

He knew what they were thinking.

Zhao Mingyan was used to being the center of attention at the company.

She was quite generous, smiling and greeting those around her. When the young soldier caught her gaze, he lowered his head shyly and began to eat.

"Sit here, it's quiet here."

Ding Haotian led her to a less crowded spot to sit down.

"Brother Ding, you like quiet, right?"

"I'm used to being alone!"

Zhao Mingyan was delighted to hear this, as it was exactly what she wanted to hear.

"Brother Ding, you're such a good catch? Haven't you been looking for someone yet?"

Ding Haotian was surprised to see Zhao Mingyan, who was only in her early twenties, asking him about these things.

She's still too young and a bit naive.

"Hmm. I looked, but no one came with me!"

Zhao Mingyan almost blurted out, "Then I'll be with you," but she held back out of pride.

There will always be someone who likes you. Don't be discouraged.

Brother Ding, what kind of girl do you like?

"I don't like any of them, and I'm prepared to spend the rest of my life alone."

Ding Haotian replied that he just kept stuffing food into his mouth and didn't look up again.

After Zhao Mingyan left the army, the two agreed to meet again the day after tomorrow to discuss the laundry.

Zhao Mingyan noticed that his cuffs were torn and hadn't been mended, and the buttonholes on his shirt were loose.

Back at the company, Zhao Mingyan's mind was filled with images of Ding Haotian.

Every time we met, his appearance lingered in my mind for a very long time, unforgettable.

Ge Qiuqin passed by the office and saw her staring blankly, completely unaware that she was standing at the door.

She knocked on the door.

"My goodness! Have you lost your mind?!"

Zhao Mingyan came to her senses.

"Sis, you suddenly appeared and startled me."

"You've startled me! I've been standing here staring at you for at least two or three minutes, and you didn't react at all. What's wrong? Have you been bewitched by Haotian?"

"Yeah, it didn't seem to go very smoothly. I met Brother Ding today and he was quite cold to me. He even said he's planning to live the rest of his life on his own."

"Hey, wasn't he injured? Anyone would feel bad after being dumped by girls several times."

The military is full of people and has a lot of gossip, just like the civilian population.

His affair with Qiao Huizhen was known to everyone in the troupe. You wouldn't believe it, but back then, many people were laughing at him behind his back.

Logically speaking, Haotian is a good person. We lived in the same compound before, and he helped us a lot.

He was polite to everyone, but it was his ex-wife who made him lose face in the entire army.

Zhao Mingyan took a breath, feeling pity mixed with her admiration.

He must be feeling terrible, which stirred her protective instincts.

Yes, it's about protection, protecting his little heart!

"Sister, I know what it feels like to have people talking behind your back."

"Yeah. So if you like him, just go for it. He's aloof, isn't he? Then warm him up."

Isn't he heartbroken? Then help him regain his confidence; these are minor matters compared to love.

"Sister is right. Then I'll give it my all."

After seeing Zhao Mingyan off.

The comrades ran towards Ding Haotian's office in twos and threes.

Without exception, they were all asking who the woman from that morning was.

No matter how Ding Haotian explained, the others just wouldn't believe him, insisting that he had found another blind date.

"Old Ding, you must not tell the truth this time. Don't tell her the truth. Keep it to yourself until she can't live without you."

Otherwise, it'll just be another breakup.

"Yes, just say you're single and have never been married. Even if you have been married, say you don't have children."

Anyway, Little Tiger is back in his hometown, so nobody knows.

Ding Haotian was too lazy to explain and let his comrades come up with bad ideas.

"I think this one is even more promising. This girl is young and beautiful, a hundred times better than the previous ones combined."

And you're rich too! Haven't you seen how young you are and you're already driving a car? Don't let anyone make a fool of you or use you as a puppet!

The room was filled with comrades, some sitting, some standing, all talking non-stop.

Ding Haotian was really annoyed, so he chased them all out.

They even confiscated the ashtrays, leaving the room filled with smoke and fumes that had turned it blue.

He opened the window and kept ventilating the room.

Thinking of his comrades' words, he shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Zhao Mingyan was more than ten years younger than him and had never been married.

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