Wang Qiang shook his head listlessly, his words tinged with self-reproach: "We held the wedding banquet in our hometown. I went to the front line just one year after we got married, and four years have passed since then. We don't even have a child. She's been working hard all by herself at home. I don't blame her, but I don't know if the man she remarried is treating her well."
The situation at the front was harsh, and he couldn't contact his family often. For four whole years, there was no news from them. A young woman's prime years are only a few years long, and he had no reason to make her wait for him indefinitely.
"There are plenty of fish in the sea, so don't worry too much about it. You'll meet someone suitable in the future. Take a good rest these next few days and go back to visit your parents."
Qi Zecheng didn't dare to say anything more. Even couples who have feelings for each other would remarry. What if... Shu Ying had already married her childhood sweetheart, He An!
Now Xie Zhiyan's deep affection has become a joke.
Xie Zhiyan spoke earnestly, with a touch of gentleness in his voice: "If you're still worried, go back and visit them. You should apologize to them, but life goes on. Cheer up."
He didn't say anything more, and went to his superior's office.
“You’ve been with the unit for so many years, and apart from the last time you went back to get married, you haven’t taken much leave. Although your situation is indeed special, I can only express my understanding. You will be back in three days at most. The upcoming confidential mission is very urgent and requires your personal execution.”
Xie Zhiyan had just returned from the front lines and should have been given some time to rest, but the mission was urgent and there weren't many people available, so he had to work even harder.
Xie Zhiyan looked grave. He still didn't know where Shu Ying was, and the journey back would take some time. Three days seemed too rushed.
"Boss, I understand, but three days..."
“Zhiyan, you need to understand your responsibilities first. Your wife’s situation is indeed a bit tricky, but in our unit, who doesn’t put the greater good before their own family? You’ve never made such a mistake before, and I understand you personally. After you return from this mission, you’ll have plenty of time to rest. Do you understand what I mean?”
Xie Zhiyan nodded: "Understood."
He wanted to find Shuying more than anyone else, but the situation at home was still unclear. If he went to the train station to buy a ticket now, he was unlikely to be able to get one for today.
He quickly planned his time, deciding to go and try his luck first, and then reconsider everything after finding Shu Ying.
"I've already issued you your temporary pass. Be careful on the road."
Xie Zhiyan took a light breath and accepted the pass with both hands. His luggage was very simple, with only two changes of clothes and some extra money.
Judging from his posture, Qi Zecheng knew that he had made up his mind.
"I don't know why you have such a stubborn temper! Look, your bandage is starting to bleed again. Don't faint before we can find anyone. You finally get three days of rest, and you still have to make trouble for yourself. I don't even know what to say to you."
Xie Zhiyan took out anti-inflammatory medicine from his bag, unwrapped the bandage, and simply cleaned the bloodstains off it.
"They're just minor injuries, nothing serious. I don't have much time left anyway, so I need to hurry."
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