The little girl's subconscious reaction and the contradictory aura of desire and despair that emanated from her bones made Li Nian feel extremely familiar.
People like them are cold-hearted and indifferent, indifferent to life and death, yet instinctively yearn to live. Once they grasp a glimmer of warmth, they will do everything in their power to hold on to it, even at the cost of everything they have. Because that is the only reason that sustains their love for this world.
Such a person is absolutely loyal to those who give her warmth, and she is willing to give this girl a chance to feel the warmth.
Outside the streets of Fangshi, Shen Qianye was pestering Shen Wanming.
Shen Qianye lobbied expectantly and stubbornly: "Brother~ I'm already seventeen this year, just take me to the military camp to serve as a soldier!"
Shen Wanming frowned and said in a serious tone: "No! Do you think being a soldier is a game between children? It means fighting the enemy to the death on a battlefield with blood and flesh flying everywhere! If you win, you may be able to achieve great achievements and glory. If you lose, you will die on the battlefield!"
Shen Qianye's eyes flashed with a fiery and determined light, and he was not frightened by his elder brother's words at all: "Of course I know! Since I was a child, my dream is to become a general on the battlefield one day. A real man, born in troubled times, should take up his sword and protect our country! Even if I die on the battlefield, it is a sacrifice for my country, and it is an honor to die!"
When Shen Wanming heard his brother's words, a touch of emotion flashed through his heart, but it disappeared in an instant, and his attitude remained unquestionable and firm: "Qianye, you are still too young and need to be tempered."
He reached out and patted his brother's shoulder. "With me in the army, holding the position of a centurion, I can guarantee you a stable life. You should study hard and practice martial arts, and wait patiently. When you are fully grown, the position of centurion will be handed over to you sooner or later."
Shen Qianye raised his chin when he heard this, his eyes revealing a proud persistence: "Brother, I don't want to inherit any position, I want to earn a reputation on the battlefield with my own ability! I don't want to hide under your protection, I want to fight side by side with you to protect our country!"
Shen Wanming looked at the young man's ambitious appearance and sighed softly, his eyes full of helplessness and sighs.
The situation in the military is tense now, with the two factions fighting openly and secretly. It is not possible for young people to stand out and defend their country just by being passionate.
Those in power only care about the power in their hands. People like them who have no power and are of humble origins may go to the battlefield and not die at the hands of the enemy, but be murdered by their own people instead.
Shen Wanming sighed heavily and advised kindly: "Qianye, when the time is right, I will naturally let you join the army, so don't mention this matter again." After that, he turned around and left in a hurry.
“Brother!” Seeing his brother’s firm attitude, Shen Qianye pursed his lips unwillingly and turned his head away angrily.
A familiar carriage suddenly came into view.
The eyes that were filled with anger just now suddenly turned into surprise, and the heartbeat quickened in an instant.
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