Chapter 646 The Bell Tolls in the Auditorium
"I'm visiting an old friend, could you please make an exception for me?"
Tang Zi smiled and clasped her hands together in a pleading manner.
"Old friend?"
The staff frowned, puzzled, but still shook their heads, urging them to leave. "No! This is disturbing and disrespecting the martyrs! Go away! Go away! Don't sit here!"
"Martyrs... To you, they are martyrs, great heroes who sacrificed their lives for their country. But to me, buried here are my comrades, my brothers, my company commander, my colleagues..." Wen Ni, who could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, suddenly felt inexplicably tipsy. She murmured with a sigh, "I just wanted to have a drink with them and chat with them."
"Well... all I know is... that my lover is buried here." Tang Zi chuckled, tilted her head back and took another sip of wine. Her warm hand pressed against the cold tombstone, her thoughts filled with deep emotion. "If I could do it all over again, I would want to stay with him, forever and ever, until the end of time..."
"You..." The staff member was stunned and shocked.
Looking more closely at the tear stains on their faces, and glancing over the military uniforms faintly visible beneath Wen Ni's black coat.
The staff stood frozen in place for a long while, then stopped chasing them away. Before turning to leave, they said, "Don't litter. You must leave before dark. I'll come back to make sure you do!"
"Thanks."
A gentle breeze rustled through the leaves, and the distant mountains in front of me reflected overlapping light and shadow.
At the martyrs' graves, two young girls raised their glasses and drank together, reminiscing about the past.
Sometimes she cries, sometimes she laughs.
As the sun set, they walked down the steps shoulder to shoulder, reluctant to part, their voices fading into the distance, taking with them the last vestige of life in this solemn place!
Behind them stand tombstones and rows of black-and-white photographs. The people in the photos always maintain a subtle smile, as bright and cheerful as ever.
And so they lived day after day, facing the rising sun, facing the setting sun, facing the world's hustle and bustle that would never return behind the mountains!
…… ……
Three years later
Along the main road of Huaguo University of Technology and Business, green branches sway and flowers bloom in profusion. At the end of this straight stone-paved road stands the school's largest auditorium.
The auditorium was filled with youthful and beautiful faces.
Above the auditorium, a huge screen displayed the words "[39th Doctoral and Bachelor's Degree Conferment Ceremony and Graduation Ceremony]" in large characters!
A row of five graduates, wearing doctoral caps and holding their bachelor's degree certificates, posed for a photo with the dean.
What attracted the most attention from the students was the tall girl in the middle wearing an academic gown.
She was the most striking in appearance, especially her bright eyes, which seemed to sparkle like jewels. Her aura was cool and aloof, and her every move exuded a maturity beyond her years!
"Is that the legendary senior Wen Ni in the middle?"
"That's her! She completed her bachelor's, master's, and doctoral studies in just three years, and published more than a dozen internationally acclaimed business research papers! She even received her graduation certificate ahead of schedule! She's an epic-level outstanding graduate!"
"A legendary existence..."
The students in the audience couldn't help but whisper among themselves, their faces filled with envy and admiration.
"I heard from a senior that Wen Ni often skips classes and disappears for half a month or even a month at a time! How could she graduate early and get a doctorate? Is she some kind of genius?"
"Master's and doctoral students don't necessarily have to stay on campus every day. But she seems to have a special status. I heard she's the founder of several business groups and is also an active-duty soldier. When she's not on campus, she's always on missions!"
"Are you kidding me? Who wrote this novel? It's too fantastical."
"Novels are inspired by reality, sisters, you still need to broaden your horizons!"
"I have some inside information! Rumor has it that Senior Wen Ni has a very impressive boyfriend, and they seem to be getting married soon!"
Oh wow!
The students' gossip spirits were burning brightly! They all jumped into the conversation.
"Is this for real? In the past three years, has any of you seen Senior Wen Ni in the same frame as any male?"
"I've met you."
A girl timidly raised her hand, and under the astonished gazes of her classmates, her voice became even weaker.
"It's that stray male dog in the school's woods! A classmate took a picture of senior student Wen Ni feeding that male dog a sausage!"
"..." Speechless.
"We're talking about male humans."
No, that's not the case.
"In my opinion, they might have broken up a long time ago!" A fanboy popped up, full of confidence, holding a bouquet of flowers. "I'm going to confess to Senior Wen Ni today!"
"Wow!" The students turned around in a flash, giving a thumbs-up. "Warrior!"
Ma Weiwei and Mu Yang, who had been listening nearby, exchanged a glance, their minds clear, and slowly shook their heads.
Young people, youth is all about reckless adventures.
On stage, Wen Ni turned around after taking a photo with Dean Teng.
Before she could even take a single step off the stage,
A large bouquet of flowers was piled up in front of her, blocking her way!
Wen Ni frowned and opened her mouth.
Achoo!
"..."
The students in the auditorium, who were originally planning to exclaim in envy, were speechless.
EMMM...
Behind the bouquet of flowers emerged a handsome young man with a refined appearance! His bright smile exuded youthful energy and charisma.
"Senior Wen Ni, I've been following you for three years! I really like you, please give me a chance to pursue you!"
"Waaaaaah!"
The students' excited screams arrived late but they did!
"Say yes! Say yes!"
Give him a chance!
"Ahhh! No! Wen Ni is my goddess!"
The atmosphere in the auditorium was unusually lively and exciting. Dean Teng stood to one side with his hands behind his back, looking at these youthful faces, smiling without saying a word.
They were all waiting for Wen Ni's answer.
Wen Ni didn't move.
Suddenly, a sound came from the back of the auditorium that the door had been opened!
Everyone turned around alertly, and when they saw the man who had entered with the breeze, a wave of exclamations immediately resounded throughout the entire hall!
Wen Ni also turned her head and saw the man walking down the steps. She was surprised at first, and then a gentle smile appeared on her face.
The man was dressed in a crisp and dignified military uniform. He was tall and upright, with a handsome and resolute face, exuding an aura of righteousness! His steps were steady and his gait was powerful and imposing!
"This is... Lu Jinye!!"
"Lu Jinye, the movie star who suddenly chose to retire from the entertainment industry when he was at the height of his popularity five years ago! My former crush! Ahhh!"
"In my lifetime, I can't believe I've seen Lu Jinye again, and in person!"
"He's wearing a military uniform! He actually joined the army after retiring from the entertainment industry? Oh my god! My lost love has returned as a powerful memory, stealing my heart once again!"
The students were absolutely thrilled!
But why would Lu Jinye appear here at this time?
While they were still in shock, Lu Jinye strode over to the bottom of the stage, and with a single push of his arm, he flipped himself up!
He then stood openly in front of Wen Ni.
Dean Teng's smile deepened, and the wrinkles on his face became even more pronounced.
"What?"
"No way?"
The students, with their keen senses, made some incredible guesses.
The boy who confessed was still holding flowers, but his expression changed, because from the moment Lu Jinye appeared, the true protagonist had completely changed...
In Wen Ni's eyes, from beginning to end, only that figure in military green was reflected!
"Major General Lu," Wen Ni deliberately mocked him, "did I write a mission report so carelessly that you had to go to all this trouble to personally come to Hong Kong to arrest me?"
"Comrade Wen Ni, first of all, congratulations on your successful graduation."
Lu Jinye smiled, his handsome eyes crinkling. He gave Wen Ni a proper military salute, and then very formally took out a thin piece of paper and a red velvet box from his pocket!
"Secondly, I have a marriage report here that I need you and I to sign and affix our fingerprints before submitting it for approval!"
Even now, who wouldn't understand that this is a marriage proposal?!
The junior student holding the bouquet was crying.
Other classmates rushed forward to pull the heartbroken junior off the stage.
"This marriage application report..." Wen Ni smiled and took the black ballpoint pen that Lu Jinye had prepared. She wrote it in one stroke and said, "I'll give you face and sign it!"
Lu Jinye looked at her gently the whole time. When she agreed, he gently took her hand and, amidst the blessings and envy of everyone, pushed the sparkling diamond ring directly onto her ring finger!
The ring fits perfectly, as if it were custom-made!
They smiled at each other.
Behind the auditorium door, another line of soldiers in military uniform appeared!
Their resolute and handsome faces beamed with smiles of satisfaction, leaving their classmates completely stunned.
Colorful cannons exploded overhead, and colorful silver flakes reflected the dazzling lights. Wen Ni looked up, and in front of her was Lu Jinye's handsome face gradually enlarging!
"Madam, please guide me for the rest of my life."
"Of course, I'm an iron-blooded instructor."
Wen Ni smiled gently, hooked her arms around his neck, and gave him a passionate kiss, pushing the atmosphere to another climax!
Colorful silver fluttered and danced, mingling with the fragrance of flower petals, as they flew out of the auditorium and drifted into the azure sky...
The sun was shining brightly, and the sky was cloudless.
On the military region's training ground, a pure white archway stands atop a green lawn, and neatly arranged milky-white wooden chairs.
Soldiers in military uniforms were busy running around, coming and going!
"A military wedding! Such a grand affair, who's getting married?"
"Are you an alien?! You didn't even know about the historic marriage between the 85th and 83rd Armies!"
"Let's go, let's go join the fun!"
(Bonus chapter tomorrow, 6 chapters)
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