Chapter 462 The Male Lead of the Era 2 Pei Jiwang subconsciously straightened his already crisp collar and turned his gaze toward the stairs.
The first thing that catches the eye is a pair of white leather shoes, followed by the hem of a light blue dress, revealing a slender, fair leg underneath.
Zi Xi slowly walked down the stairs.
She looked more vivid and vulnerable than in the photos.
Her jet-black hair was still braided and hung down in front of her chest. Her face was a little pale and her eyes were slightly red, as if she had just been crying.
She lowered her eyelids, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, and her hands nervously twisted the hem of her skirt.
"Comrade Lu... Hello."
Her voice was soft, with the gentle, sweet quality characteristic of the Jiangnan water towns, and the last syllable trembled slightly.
Pei Jiwang's heart sank.
Just as he had expected, it was a delicate flower that needed to be carefully protected.
He could almost imagine the chaotic scene that would unfold if such a young lady arrived on a deserted island with sandstorms and relatively scarce resources.
"Comrade Shen, hello."
He responded in a businesslike manner, his voice as steady as ever.
"This child is just a little shy, Company Commander Lu, please don't mind him."
Seeing his daughter like this, Shen Huai-ren felt a pang of heartache in his eyes and quickly tried to smooth things over.
Just then, a clear and distinct voice, completely different from the frail figure before him, unexpectedly entered Pei Jiwang's mind.
Wow! He's even more handsome in person than in photos! Those broad shoulders, that waistline, those long legs... This is pure masculinity! Oh no, I'm drooling...
"???!!!"
Pei Jiwang froze, his pupils suddenly contracting.
He stared intently at the little girl in front of him. She remained meek and demure, her lips tightly pressed together, showing no sign of speaking.
Was he hallucinating?
Or was it just that the long journey was too tiring?
But that voice, that voice was clearly hers.
However, her tone of voice was completely different from that of Comrade Lu who had spoken softly just now; it was full of energy and a kind of boldness that he could hardly describe.
Why is he staring at me? Is there something on my face?
Did he see through my over-the-top acting?
[No way, I've practiced managing my innocent, delicate expressions for days...]
The voice sounded again, tinged with doubt.
Pei Jiwang felt as if his blood rushed to his head in an instant, and his ears were ringing.
He suddenly looked at Shen Huai Ren and saw that the other man had a bewildered expression on his face and his fingernails were digging deeply into his palm.
The distinct stinging sensation told him that this was neither a dream nor a hallucination.
This was her heartfelt voice, and only he could hear it!
This realization shattered all his previous expectations, plans, and composure.
"Company Commander Lu? Are you... feeling unwell? Why do you look so pale?"
Shen Huai-ren asked with concern.
Shen Zixi seemed startled by his reaction, and timidly raised her eyelashes to glance at him quickly, her eyes pure and innocent.
What happened?
Why is this soldier's face turning pale and then flushed? Is he getting train sick?
"Cough cough... Uncle, I'm fine, I'm just a little tired."
Pei Jiwang forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his voice.
"Comrade Shen, please rest assured, although the conditions on the island are harsh, I will do my best to take good care of you."
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