Zhang Jun refused to approve his discharge, so Chen had no choice but to take an indefinite leave of absence.

He didn't want to escape, let alone be a deserter. He was also an orphan without a father or a mother, and after joining the army, he never thought of leaving.

This time he chose to escape, more out of self-blame. He felt that he was not a competent captain, no longer worthy of staying in the barracks, and not worthy of teaching others.

177 lives followed him out and never came back. No matter who it was, they would not be able to forgive themselves for a moment.

Perhaps, leaving was the best choice. Besides, he had promised his comrades to take care of his sister. No matter why, he now had a reason to leave.

Han Chong's hometown is in Nanhai City, which is a beautiful place. I have heard Han Chong talk about it many times, and every time he talked about his hometown, he always had a proud smile on his face.

On the plane, Chen was holding a photo of Han Chong's sister. In the photo, there was a sweet-looking girl. Her name was Han Xiaoyu, who just turned 17 this year and was a senior high school student.

Looking at the photo of Han Xiaoyu, Chen 놂 smiled for the first time in a long time. He remembered that every time Han Chong talked about his sister, he would smile with pride. He said that Han Xiaoyu's academic performance was among the best, and every time she released her grades, Han Xiaoyu would be eager to share them with him.

He also said that he would apply to Kyoto University in the future to bring honor to his brother.

As Chen thought about it, he was overwhelmed with grief and couldn't help sobbing, covering his face.

"gentlemen."

When Chen was immersed in his grief, a passenger sitting next to him suddenly handed him a piece of paper.

Chen took the paper subconsciously and looked at the passenger: "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

The passenger was a young woman who looked to be in her mid-twenties.

She has an oval face, light makeup, delicate features, and long black hair draped over her shoulders.

Although she was sitting, it was obvious that she was taller than most women, about 1.7 meters tall. She had a slim figure and a well-proportioned body, a real beauty.

Chen didn't want to pay attention to anyone at the moment. If she hadn't taken the initiative to say hello, Chen wouldn't even have taken a closer look.

"Who are you? You're very beautiful." The woman couldn't help but ask after looking at the photo.

"My sister."

Chen 놂 replied politely and subconsciously put the photo away.

"Why were you crying just now?"

"Remember some sad things."

"oh."

The woman nodded slightly, then smiled and said, "I think people can't always live in the past. Don't think about the past anymore. Thinking too much will only make you very distressed."

"thank you."

Chen knew that she was comforting herself, but she didn't understand that some things could never be forgotten in a lifetime.

The woman had actually been paying attention to Chen since he got on the plane. Not only was Chen's image very popular with women, but Chen's attitude towards her also made her very curious.

In her mind, she was such a beautiful woman sitting next to her, but Chen was actually indifferent and didn't even look at her.

"By the way, my name is Liu Manxi. Can I get to know you?"

"Chen."

"Mr. Chen, are you going to travel to the South China Sea and are you coming home?"

"I don't know either."

Chen 놂 answered with lifeless eyes.

Indeed, he was not from Nanhai, nor did he want to travel. He even didn't know how to face Han Xiaoyu.

Liu Manxi frowned slightly: "It's okay, the South China Sea is very beautiful, there are many scenic spots. If the mood is not good, you can walk around and have a look. If you are not familiar with it, I can also be your guide. I was born and raised in the South China Sea, I know it very well."

Chen Xiao smiled and said, "Thank you. If there is a chance, we'll talk later!"

"All right!"

Seeing that Chen was in a state of trouble, Liu Manxi did not say anything more.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, the plane landed safely at Nanhai Airport.

Chen was dragging a suitcase, wearing a pair of faded jeans, a white long-sleeved top, and a black jacket.

Now at the end of September, the weather in the South China Sea is still quite cool.

"Hi, Chen." At the exit, Liu Manxi called Chen, "Where are you going? Do you want me to take you there? My friend is here to pick me up."

"No, I'll take a taxi myself."

"Okay, see you again if we're destined to!"

Liu Manxi waved to Chen 놂 and got into a car on the side of the road.

"Sister, who is that handsome guy? Do you know him?" In the car, Liu Manxi's best friend Zhang Meng asked curiously.

Liu Manxi said bitterly: "I met him on the plane. His name is Chen 놂. But he is very cold and he refused even when I offered to give him a gift."

"No way? Even a beauty like you can't seduce him?"

"What are you talking about? I didn't flirt with him. But he looked very depressed. When I asked him what he was doing in Nanhai, he didn't tell me. I guess he might be in love."

"In love? Hahaha, isn't that just right? It's rare to see such a handsome man."

"If you like it, go ahead!"

"Forget it, if even you can't do it, I won't even think about it anymore."

"You talk too much, go back quickly!"

"놆, Miss Liu."

Chen hailed a taxi and said to the driver, "Master, please go to Nanhai No. 1 Middle School."

"OK."

Nanhai city is very large, with heavy traffic, plus it was rush hour, so by the time we arrived at the gate of No. 1 Middle School, it was almost half past six.

After paying the fare, Chen came to the security guard at the school gate carrying his suitcase.

"Hello uncle, I want to study with Han Xiaoyu from Class 88 of Senior 3. Can you let me in?"

"Who do you think she is?"

"My dear, I am her brother."

"Oh. You can call her and ask her to come out to see you. It's a school rule that doesn't allow people to go in and look for someone."

"I made a phone call, but the phone was turned off."

"Is there something urgent?"

"놆."

"How about this, I'll call her class and ask the head teacher for you."

"Thank you, uncle."

"It's OK."

The security guard didn't make things difficult for Chen. He picked up the phone and called the office of the head teacher of Class 88.

After a while, the security guard said, "Wait a moment, I'll be right back."

"Thank you."

Chen 놂늀 was waiting at the school gate.

After a while, I saw a beautiful woman wearing a white dress, long hair and glasses coming to the school gate.

She chatted with the security guard for a few words, then walked towards Chen. "Hello, sir! I'm Han Xiaoyu's homeroom teacher Song Mingming. May I ask if you are Han Xiaoyu's brother?"

Chen nodded and greeted politely: "Hello, Teacher Song, I am Xiaoyu's brother. Can you let me meet her?"

Song Mingming frowned: "Sorry, Xiaoyu is not in class."

"No class? Is she home?"

"Recently, she has been absent from classes and not at home. She often plays outside. I have advised her many times but it is useless."

"How could this happen?"

"It's a long story. If you really are her brother, please come with me. I have something to communicate with you about Xiaoyu."

"good."