Du Zhiwei had always wanted to meet the person Xie Zhiyan had mentioned, but she never had the chance.
Since Xie Zhiyan joined the army, there was nothing left to compare between them. Gradually, those voices became fewer and fewer, and the troubles that had plagued her throughout her childhood and adolescence seemed to disappear.
She has always been a very rational person, knowing where her interests and strengths lie, so after entering university, she decisively applied for her favorite major.
At that time, there were not many people majoring in foreign languages. She was admitted with the highest score. Several teachers favored her, and she herself was also willing to work hard. Among the students in the same batch, she was the one with the best grades.
Even senior female students who have already graduated often hear her name in front of their professors.
Her years at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were not smooth sailing, but she managed to overcome many obstacles and make a name for herself, taking a completely different path from Xie Zhiyan.
Gradually, she transformed from someone who was always trying to catch up with others into a child that her parents could be proud of.
However, Xie Zhiyan was a promising young man who had made many military achievements in the army and had risen to the position of commander at a young age. His heroic deeds were often reported to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Du Zhiwei did not know how to evaluate them.
She could only sigh inwardly, Xie Zhiyan was still so powerful that he seemed inhuman. She had already deliberately obtained different realms, yet this guy could still haunt everyone's conversations and be talked about with relish.
But by then, she no longer wanted to be swayed by Xie Zhiyan's excellence. Coincidentally, her career also took a turn for the better when a foreign university extended an offer to her, and Du Zhiwei naturally went abroad to study.
Just when she thought she could completely ignore the gap between herself and Xie Zhiyan, she finally returned after completing her studies and gained a small reputation in the field of foreign language translation.
The year after I returned from my study tour, I learned from my family that the man who seemed like a god had gotten married.
Faced with these messages about Xie Zhiyan coming from all directions, she couldn't stop them; this vast world seemed like a wall with a hole in it.
No matter where she went, she always managed to get firsthand information about Xie Zhiyan, and she remained calm and indifferent about it.
But besides the calm hidden in her heart, she was also curious about what kind of person could bring Xie Zhiyan down from his pedestal.
The outstanding girl he used to talk about, someone he always looked up to, has she really become someone close to him?
Of course, her work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was also very busy, so she naturally didn't have much time to waste on Xie Zhiyan.
After a brief moment of curiosity, the two went their separate ways to different battlefields, in different fields, with no overlap whatsoever.
The next time I heard about Xie Zhiyan was about two years ago. I heard that he had been on the front line for several years, and his unit still hadn't been able to contact his battalion. Many people were speculating whether Commander Xie, who had such ruthless methods, would fall.
Du Zhiwei's feelings at that time were hard to describe. Although she and Xie Zhiyan had never gotten along since birth, he didn't seem to be so utterly detestable.
Over the years, she has walked step by step, and Xie Zhiyan seems to have become a guiding light, forcing her to become a better version of herself.
But she quickly shook her head, not understanding where her pity for Xie Zhiyan came from.
The strange feeling that arose in her heart was quickly suppressed by her strong will. She told herself again and again that it was a good thing that her nemesis was gone, and that annoying guy had finally quieted down.
From then on, no one kept telling her to learn from others and how wonderful they were.
A quiet world and peaceful ears are what she has always longed for.
But after the initial joy, she couldn't shake off a feeling of inexplicable disappointment. It took her two whole years to adjust her mindset, only for Xie Zhiyan to return without a word.
Not only did he come back, but he also brought his wife to the army base, and they even had two children. They simply settled down to a life of family and warmth.
This is what so many people strive for their entire lives, and he achieved it so effortlessly.
Du Zhiwei's fists hardened.
Xie Zhiyan ignored Du Zhiwei's disdain and walked straight up to Old Master Du.
"Leader, I believe in Comrade Shuying's abilities. She is indeed the most outstanding woman I have ever met. However, I feel that we cannot so easily involve her in this matter. We have not yet found a clue in this matter, and we have not had time to learn from the lessons of our fallen comrades. If it were our comrades, they might still have a chance of survival when facing danger. But Comrade Shuying has not received any general training. At this time, it would be easy for the enemy to target her if she were to translate those documents."
Shu Ying's abilities are beyond doubt, but pushing her out at this moment is tantamount to giving the enemy a target.
All the firepower was drawn to Shu Ying, and the psychological pressure she endured and faced was unimaginable, something that Shu Ying should not have had to bear.
This is far too unfair to her.
The saying "the capable should do more" was indeed an opportunity for Shu Ying, but it also concealed a greater crisis.
He didn't want Shu Ying to be in any danger, and he certainly didn't want to use her as a target, so openly and blatantly in front of the enemy.
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