Chu Xin'er pursed her lips: "If it were before, I might not have thought much of it. After all, I was born into a family of military officers. My father is a regimental commander, and my brother is also going to join the army."
"Separation is a normal thing. They are protecting their country and doing great things. We should support them."
"But now... I feel different. Being so far away from the person I love, not knowing when we'll see each other again, this loneliness is really hard to bear."
Chu Xin'er's voice was as soft as a falling snowflake.
As I've grown up, I've begun to understand the feeling of loving someone.
That's why Ye Nian'an's decisive choice was so shocking!
She was willing to let go, all for the sake of his vast land and his greatest hope!
Looking at Ye Nian'an, I suddenly understood what it meant to feel "the pain of having your heart clenched tightly"—
When love runs deep, it means being willing to push your beloved to a wider world, even if it means being left alone in an empty room.
"As a military wife, what I love most is the sight of men in military uniforms, looking so dashing and upright."
Ye Nian'an gently pinched Chu Xin'er's nose: "I just love seeing his silly 'I'm the only one who can protect the world' look on his face."
It was destined that she would be willing to give up everything for the man she loved most.
In this lifetime, as Chu Yan enters the highest hall and receives the admiration of thousands, Ye Nian'an wants to be his wife and witness his most glorious moment.
How could I bear to become an obstacle and stop him?
Looking at Ye Nian'an like this, Chu Xin'er recalled a magazine about the military that she had once read.
These words perfectly describe Ye Nian'an's current situation.
Military wives' strength isn't innate armor, but rather the ability to turn their longing into sweetness, holding it in their mouths to endure the cold nights waiting for their husbands' return.
Using gentleness to resist the harshness of time.
"You seem to have gained so much insight. Have things been going well between you and Song Yan lately?"
Ye Nian'an gossiped about her sister-in-law's love life.
Mentioning Song Yan, Chu Xin'er's ears immediately turned red.
"Sister-in-law... Sister-in-law, Song Yan and I aren't even officially dating yet, why are you suddenly bringing him up?"
"Let me make this clear! Our relationship isn't as complicated as you think! It's just pure friendship! Pure friendship!"
"I haven't even said anything yet! Why are you so nervous about giving me instructions?"
Ye Nian'an was left speechless, both amused and exasperated.
Do you know what the phrase "this place has no silver buried" means?
That's exactly what I'm talking about, Chu Xin'er.
It would be a miracle if others didn't find anything wrong with it.
"I...I..."
Chu Xin'er bit her thin lips lightly. Her usually carefree personality seemed to change completely when she encountered the first stirrings of young love.
Her awkward and timid manner was something Chu Xin'er would have despised in the past.
"Alright, Xin'er, Song Yan is a very good man. He genuinely likes you and is also an outstanding person. It's perfectly normal for you to have feelings for him."
"He's not some unworthy person, why hide it?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Xin'er pouted and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm not sure if Song Yan and I can be together. We haven't reached that point yet."
Ye Nian'an pinched Chu Xin'er's cheek: "Then just say it openly and admit it openly. Your sister-in-law won't scold you, will she? Silly girl."
Chu Xin'er thought about it again and realized that made sense.
What's there to be embarrassed about saying?
The other party is my most respected and favorite sister-in-law.
So the two women, sister-in-law and aunt, hid in the kitchen and talked about Song Yan, their laughter occasionally breaking the silence.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, Chu Yan and Chu Zhenyuan will take the train back to the military region.
Ye Nian'an was stuffing Chu Yan's luggage.
Let Chu Yan, a man, pack everything; he only brought clothes and some necessities.
Ye Nian'an considered things quite thoroughly.
The beef jerky, the space-saving snacks, and other items bought at the fortress ensured that Chu Yan wouldn't go hungry on the road and would have something to use when needed.
Sigh, if only I could share this space!
If you have a space, you can stuff anything into it, you can even empty your house.
There's no need for all that trouble, going through all that trouble, just fighting for space in one suitcase.
Chu Yan sat on the edge of the bed, his back as straight as a gun barrel, but his gaze was as soft as brown sugar melting in a porcelain bowl.
There was no opening of his mouth, no extra movement.
A greedy gaze fell upon Ye Nian'an, as if trying to depict every detail of her.
The back of her neck, exposed by the collar of her cotton-padded jacket, was so white it seemed to glow, and the ends of her hair swayed gently with her movements.
Every single detail, every single inch, is imprinted deep within my soul.
I can never forget it, and I don't want to forget it.
Until Ye Nian'an finished organizing.
The length of time that passed was the length of time that the scorching heat seemed to penetrate one's line of sight.
Ye Nian'an stepped forward and said with a grin, "Am I that pretty?"
Chu Yan's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he suddenly reached out and put his arm around her waist.
He took her hand, kissed the back of her hand, and said softly, "You're beautiful, the most beautiful woman in the world."
"Hmm~ Brother Yan, this is for you~"
Ye Nian'an gave a soft hum in agreement.
He then took out a red amulet and handed it to Chu Yan.
Chu Yan looked at it and said, "Niannian, isn't this the kind of amulet Mom always gets for us?"
"Yes, in the past, when Dad had to go out on missions or return to the military region, Mom would go to the famous Ping'an Temple nearby to ask for this talisman."
"After you joined the army, Mom gave you a gift too, but Mom represents maternal love, while I represent my deepest love."
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