In an elegantly styled beverage shop on the third floor of the mall, Gu Yunxi, Lu Jingang, and Qian Ziyi sat around a table by the window, enjoying their leisurely weekend. Soft music played in the air, and the sweet aroma of various drinks filled the room, adding to the pleasant atmosphere of the afternoon.
Gu Yunxi chose a seat by the window, casually stirring her drink, her gaze inadvertently sweeping across the street outside. Suddenly, her eyes fell on a scene below—He Siyan and Yang Shanshan's entanglement. A cold smile curled at the corner of Gu Yunxi's lips; this scene unexpectedly evoked memories of her military training days.
The unpleasantness of those days was like a gust of wind, something I thought had been buried by the dust of time. But now, seeing He Siyan, those memories resurfaced. Gu Yunxi took a small sip of her drink, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes—a mixture of dissatisfaction with the past and indifference towards the present.
She leaned back in her chair, one hand casually resting on the windowsill, the other stroking the rim of her glass, seemingly lost in thought. Sunlight streamed through the window, casting play of light and shadow on her profile, making her expression appear even more aloof and profound.
Lu Jingang noticed Gu Yunxi's unusual behavior and asked with concern, "Yunxi, what's wrong? You seem a little unhappy." Qian Ziyi also cast a curious glance at him.
Gu Yunxi shook her head gently and replied calmly, "It's nothing, I just saw an unpleasant memory." Her voice was calm, but the coldness in her eyes had not completely disappeared.
Lu Jingang and Qian Ziyi exchanged a glance but didn't press the matter further. They knew that Gu Yunxi would tell them if she wanted to. The three of them then returned to the relaxed atmosphere and continued their weekend gathering.
Time flies, and winter vacation is here in the blink of an eye. On this cold winter day, snow is falling heavily, and the whole world is covered in silver. Gu Yunxi stands by the window, watching the snowflakes fluttering outside, and a warm feeling wells up in her heart. She knows that no matter how cold the world outside is, home is always the warmest harbor.
Today, she, Qian Ziyi, and other friends had arranged to enjoy a hot pot meal to ward off the winter chill. Gu Yunxi put on a thick down jacket, a woolen hat, and gloves, ready to face the challenges of winter.
She went to the living room, where her grandparents were sitting on the sofa, watching TV and chatting. Her parents were also there, discussing their holiday plans. Gu Yunxi walked over and greeted them with a smile: "Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, I'm going out. I'm going to have hot pot with my friends today."
Grandpa and Grandma looked up, their faces beaming with kind smiles: "Go on, be careful, don't catch a cold." Mom and Dad also added, "Come back soon, and be safe."
Gu Yunxi nodded, her heart filled with gratitude and affection for her family. She turned and walked out of the house, stepping into the snow. Snowflakes fell on her down jacket and melted instantly, as if telling a story of winter's warmth.
Gu Yunxi quickened her pace, braving the wind and snow, and headed towards the agreed-upon hot pot restaurant.
On a snowy winter day, Gu Yunxi wrapped her red down jacket tightly around herself, a few strands of soft black hair peeking out from under her woolen hat. Her eyes sparkled with a playful and energetic light. As she pushed open the door of the hot pot restaurant, a wave of heat and aroma rushed towards her, instantly dispelling the chill. Her gaze quickly swept across the restaurant, anticipating a joyful gathering with her friends.
However, her gaze suddenly fixed on a familiar figure—He Siyan, the strict instructor who had left a deep impression on her during military training. He wore a dark blue overcoat, stood tall and straight, and had a resolute face beneath his short hair. Even in a casual setting, his military bearing was still unmistakable.
Gu Yunxi muttered to herself, "What a small world." She secretly glared at He Siyan, seemingly wanting to express her dissatisfaction with her eyes, but worried that he would notice.
He Siyan seemed to sense something and turned his head slightly, but only saw Gu Yunxi's hurried back. He frowned slightly, his heart filled with doubt: "Did I do something wrong?" His companion Wang Hu noticed his strangeness and asked jokingly, "Old He, what did you do to offend her? Look at how that young lady is glaring at you."
He Siyan shook his head, looking completely innocent. "I don't know. I wasn't training with you guys that day." His voice was deep and powerful, revealing a hint of helplessness and confusion.
Gu Yunxi strode to the table where Qian Ziyi was, her face quickly regaining its smile. She greeted her friends and joined in the pleasant gathering. Although she was somewhat displeased by He Siyan's appearance, she didn't let it affect her mood. She knew that life always has its little hiccups; the key was to learn to adjust one's mindset and enjoy the present moment.
Inside the hot pot restaurant, the steaming hot pot and the cheerful laughter of friends created a heartwarming scene. Gu Yunxi and her friends sat around the table, enjoying the warmth brought by the delicious food and friendship, while He Siyan's presence was just a small interlude in this winter story.
Inside the steaming hot pot restaurant, He Siyan and his comrades sat around a round table, enjoying a rare moment of leisure. They had put the earlier incident behind them, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. Liu Qiang, a burly and cheerful comrade, jokingly said to Wang Hu, "Hu Zi, why hasn't your high-achieving girlfriend contacted you lately?"
A shy smile appeared on Wang Hu's face. He scratched his head and answered somewhat embarrassedly, "Yes, he even sent me a letter a few days ago." His tone was sweet and proud, clearly showing how much he cherished this relationship.
Liu Qiang chuckled and teased, "Since you finally have a day off, why don't you go on a date with her? Be careful someone else steals her away." His words were full of banter, but also revealed his concern for his friend.
Wang Hu scratched his head and explained, "She went home for vacation and isn't in Beijing." A hint of regret flashed in his eyes, clearly indicating that he was somewhat disappointed at not being able to see his girlfriend.
Another comrade chimed in, "I still envy you, Tiger, that you can find a girlfriend even though you're an instructor." His words were tinged with envy and teasing, which made everyone else at the table laugh.
He Siyan, who had been silent until now, seemed to remember something. He frowned, as if recalling something: "That little girl who glared at her earlier, wasn't she one of the students from the military training?" His tone was tinged with doubt and confusion: "But why did she glare at me?"
Gu Yunxi's face flashed through He Siyan's mind—the female student who had performed exceptionally well during military training, whose eyes had once shone with determination and resilience. He was utterly perplexed, unable to understand when or where he had offended her.
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