The photo was taken in a courtyard house in Beijing. She was sitting on the sofa, cross-legged, engrossed in reading a book. She was wrapped up like a little bear. It seemed that she had come across something she didn't understand while reading, and she pouted, showing a thoughtful expression.

Jiang Jingxing laughed and said, "Su Yu took the photo. He said you don't like taking pictures, and it was a rare opportunity for him to secretly capture such a cute side of you. I begged him for a long time before he gave me the photo."

Su Yan thought back carefully. Before she came to school, her brother seemed to have brought a camera home once and started taking pictures of the family. At the time, she was reading a book and was so engrossed in it that she refused to be photographed.

She smiled, put down the photo frame, walked over, and leaned down beside his legs, saying, "You want my photo? Why don't we go to a photo studio and take one? I'll still agree to this little request from my boyfriend."

Hearing this, Jiang Jingxing looked up uncertainly, "Really?"

"Really?" she said. "Let's go to a photo studio and take some couple photos. Then you can just put the photos on the table, and everyone will know you have a fiancée."

"Okay, I'm done with my work. I have some free time now, so let's go now."

He hadn't made any demands of Su Yan even though she was so busy before.

Even before they got together, he had wanted to take photos with her.

Su Yan checked the time. "Okay, let's have a meal outside after taking the photos, and then I'll go back to school."

It's already 5:30.

Jiang Jingxing couldn't help but sigh inwardly, how time flies.

The photo studio was about a kilometer away from the military base, and the two planned to walk there.

Only two figures were walking slowly along the path.

Su Yan playfully stepped on Jiang Jingxing's shadow, and then made a face to provoke him.

Jiang Jingxing was very good-tempered and let her do whatever she wanted, his doting gaze always following her.

The setting sun cast long shadows of the two of them.

Su Yan suddenly said, "I wish time could stand still here forever."

The time she spent with Jiang Jingxing was the most comfortable moment for her!

He seems to unconditionally tolerate her, and he will never criticize her, no matter how well or poorly she does.

She too was captivated by the man's tenderness.

Jiang Jingxing stepped forward and pulled her into his arms, saying, "I want to too."

"Oh, right," he suddenly remembered something, "what were you busy with this morning?"

Su Yan suddenly remembered and quickly said, "I almost forgot, my roommate and I invested in a dessert stall. Today is the first day we opened. I have to keep an eye on it this morning. We had just finished when you called me yesterday."

That's fast, no wonder she's his girlfriend.

Jiang Jingxing said helplessly, "You're already so busy every day, why do you still need to sell desserts?"

Su Yan recounted the whole story.

She blinked innocently and said, "There's nothing I can do. My weakness is that I'm too soft-hearted. Besides, Bai Meng and the others have been very kind to me. All I need to do is provide the technology and teach them. I don't need to do anything else."

Jiang Jingxing was well aware that she loved to cause trouble.

He never argued with her, so he simply said, "Just don't tire yourself out."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

The two chatted until they arrived at the photo studio.

The photo studio was quiet, but the owner immediately came out to greet the couple, asking with a smile, "Are you two here to take wedding photos?"

Su Yan blushed and looked at the man beside her.

Generally, only young couples preparing for marriage come to photo studios to take pictures; it's rare for people who are dating to come. No wonder the owner asked that question out of the blue.

Jiang Jingxing said happily, "Yes, we're here to take wedding photos."

The shopkeeper smiled and said, "You two are a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman. Please come in."

Jiang Jingxing responded, then leaned down and whispered in Su Yan's ear, "Did you hear that? Even the boss thinks we're a perfect match."

Su Yan's blush deepened, and she secretly pinched the man's waist, "Stop acting innocent after getting the benefit!"

The photo was taken very quickly.

The two stood in front of the red cloth and took the photos in just a few seconds.

The shop owner said, "The photos won't be ready for two days. Come back and pick them up in two days."

"Okay, thank you."

Jiang Jingxing paid the deposit and then left with Su Yan.

"I'll come pick up the photos later," he said. "For yours, I can come to you, or you can come to me and get it, okay?"

Su Yan nodded. "Okay, shall we go eat now?"

Jiang Jingxing was silent for a moment, then suddenly stopped and looked down at her.

She looked up in confusion. "What's wrong?"

"Ayan, we probably won't be able to meet again until December."

"Why?" Su Yan asked, then realized something. Her smile faded slightly, and she tightened her grip on his hand. "Are you going on a mission?"

Jiang Jingxing pursed his lips. "Yes, if things go quickly, we can be back in December. If things go slowly... it might take a little longer. I received the order last night."

He originally intended to keep it from her, but given Su Yu's precedent, he felt he had to tell her the truth.

Su Yan knew that as a soldier, she had her own responsibilities.

As a family member, she naturally didn't want her lover to take the risk, but she knew she couldn't change it.

"Okay, then be careful, I'll wait for you to come back."

Seeing her pale face, Jiang Jingxing hugged her and said guiltily, "I'm sorry, Ayan."

Su Yan wrapped her arms around his waist, buried her face in his chest, and said in a muffled voice, "I knew what it would be like to be with you long ago. Being a soldier is a profession you love, so I support you unconditionally, just like you will support me unconditionally no matter what I do. Ah Xing, I will wait for you to come back."

Jiang Jingxing tightened his arms around her, "Thank you, Ayan."

He was a soldier and couldn't be by her side every day like other people, so even though she always prioritized her career, it was still what he wanted.

This way, she wouldn't have much free time to think about him, and it would also alleviate some of his guilt.

"Alright." Su Yan tilted her head up and said seriously, "But let me make this clear beforehand, you have to come back safe and sound, otherwise I will never forgive you for the rest of my life! I will also change boyfriends right away, understand?"

Knowing she was just saying it out of spite, Jiang Jingxing was still very nervous and immediately said, "Okay, I promise I'll come back safely. You take good care of yourself too."

Su Yan wrapped her arms around his waist and said nothing more, watching the sunset gradually sinking in the sky, praying in her heart that time could pass more slowly.

...

We found a noodle shop nearby for dinner.

The two chatted for a long time, until eight o'clock, when Jiang Jingxing reluctantly called a car to take her back to school.

After getting in the car, Su Yan rolled down the window and reminded him, "Remember what I said!"

The night wind was strong, blowing her bangs into disarray and obscuring her tearful eyes.

Jiang Jingxing leaned down and kissed her forehead, saying, "I understand. I'll call you before the mission tomorrow."