Smoke billowed from the muzzle of Xu Shengtian's gun. He put the gun down, his hand trembling so violently for the first time since firing a shot.

He tucked the gun into his waistband and immediately went over to pull her over. "What did you just do? You almost died, do you know that?" Shen Yuwen wouldn't kill her, but he might if he was provoked!

She seemed startled as well, and Xu Shengtian regretted whether he had been too harsh.

Bai Yan's legs went weak with fear as she nestled in his arms, her eyes still trembling with shock as she looked up: "I... I heard from my father that the Marshal is a sharpshooter. I know that if you give me a chance, you can definitely save me."

"I'm also afraid that he'll really take me away... and I won't be able to see the Commander again,"

She smiled again: "I knew the commander-in-chief could do it."

When Xu Shengtian met those eyes, how could he possibly muster any anger?

The wind was strong that night, so he draped his coat over her shoulders and glanced at Shen Yuwen's body again: "Clean it up."

"yes!"

...

After a thorough investigation, Shen Yuwen's men were completely wiped out.

During the following period, Xu Shengtian recovered from his injuries, and Bai Yan took care of him, staying by his side constantly, showing both gentleness and thoughtfulness.

"What do you think she means? She said she doesn't want to break up with me?"

"What else could it mean? I bet Dr. Bai has a thing for the Marshal!" someone next to Xu Shengtian replied.

"Don't talk nonsense, a young lady's reputation is important." Although Xu Shengtian said this, his expression was very pleased. He also thought so. She took care of him gently and considerately, and her eyes always held admiration for him.

"Dr. Bai has praised you as a hero in front of many people. Her eyes can't hide anything from us experienced folks." The person next to her chuckled, "Does this beauty love heroes? Besides, Commander, how cool was your shooting that day? A hero saving a beauty, she's fallen for you!"

Xu Shengtian's heart was practically floating on air when, just then, Bai Yan and Xiao Qin walked over together.

"Commander," Bai Yan greeted him with a smile, "I just came out of the wounded soldiers' unit. What are you doing here?"

Xu Shengtian stood up straight, looking every bit the hero. "It's been a long time since I've trained with them. My hands are itching. I'll give it a try."

She then asked, "Do you think it's okay?" She was quite strict with him.

Seeing that he wanted to go, Bai Yan smiled and said, "Of course you can."

Her gaze softened as she looked at him again: "I think you're almost fully recovered, General. Perfect timing, I have a gift for you as a way of thanking you for saving my life."