Inside the box lay two gleaming, heavy medals of the highest rank.
Qin Ye's breath hitched.
His gaze fell on the two medals, then he looked up at Su Tang.
"This is?……"
“It’s ours.” Su Tang’s tone carried a hint of pride. “The Langcuo Village incident was given to us by higher-ups. Chief Xiao personally delivered it, saying that we were both credited with the greatest contribution.”
Qin Ye reached out and picked up the medal that belonged to Su Tang.
This is not just an honor; it is the highest recognition from the country, and the best proof that they once fought side by side and shared life and death.
The anger in his heart was instantly diluted by this joy.
Seeing the light in his eyes, Su Tang's smile faded, and her expression turned serious.
She turned around, took out the pale yellow envelope from her bag, and placed it, along with its contents, in front of Qin Ye.
She had considered telling him, but given their life-or-death relationship, what was there to hide...?
“Zhou Huai’an’s matter has been resolved, but there is another matter.” Su Tang slowly said, “The Chief Xiao who delivered the medal is no ordinary person. He spoke with me and, on behalf of a special department called ‘Dragon Flame,’ formally recruited me.”
Qin Ye picked up the thin note from the envelope, looked at the unfamiliar name and a secure phone number on it, and fell silent.
The office fell eerily quiet for a moment.
Su Tang looked at him quietly, her heart pounding with apprehension.
She didn't know if men of this era, especially soldiers like Qin Ye, could accept their wives taking on jobs that were even more dangerous than their own.
However, Qin Ye's reaction was completely beyond her expectations.
He remained silent for a long time, then raised his head and looked at Su Tang with a deep and complex gaze.
There was no unease in his gaze, not a trace of possessiveness, only a knowing understanding that saw through everything.
He spoke slowly, his voice low and solemn: "I knew long ago that this little courtyard couldn't hold you back."
Su Tang's heart was struck hard by those words.
Qin Ye stood up, opened his arms, and hugged her tightly.
He buried his head in the crook of her neck, his voice muffled yet incredibly clear to her ears.
"Tangtang, you don't need to test me or worry about me. I know you better than anyone. You are an eagle, your sky is in the highest heavens, not in this small courtyard."
"So whatever decision you make, I will support you."
"If you want to go, I will be your strongest support. When you are tired, this will always be your home. If you don't want to go, I will be the strongest wall in front of you, shielding you from all the wind and rain."
"Your future is up to you. All I want is for you... to be safe and happy."
Su Tang's eyes instantly reddened.
She leaned against his broad, warm embrace, listening to his steady, powerful heartbeat. All the loneliness, confusion, and unease she had accumulated over two lifetimes were completely soothed by his words at this moment.
She had always thought she was strong enough to face everything alone, but at this moment, she realized that being seen, understood, and supported by someone without reservation was a kind of warmth that could shake one's soul.
This was what she had always longed for: unconditional trust and support. This was the true sense of belonging she had sought in both her lives.
She nodded vigorously, wiping the moisture from her face onto his military uniform.
The heavy atmosphere was dispelled by this hug.
Qin Ye let go of her, looked at her red eyes, and tenderly wiped them with his fingertips: "Alright, don't think about these things anymore. You've worked so hard for everyone for so long, and I just got back from the front lines. Tomorrow, let's forget about everything, take a day off, go to the city to see a movie, eat out, and have a nice date, how about it?"
Dating?
Su Tang was stunned for a moment. Yes, these past few months had been thrilling; she hadn't had a single moment to stop and rest...
She felt a surge of excitement, smiled, and nodded. "Okay, let's go on our date..."
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