The smell of fish at sea was strong, and since Ying Yan was leading her in a dance that was all against the wind, Ke Meiyu, who was immersed in the dance, didn't notice it at first.
When she finally smelled blood, Ying Yan forcefully held her and jumped to the end. Even when she protested and pinched his waist, he wouldn't let go like a little wolfhound.
Ying Yan was much more obedient at this moment, lowering his head and quietly watching her busy herself. When she finished bandaging him, he immediately put his hands on his hips and started yelling at her.
He quickly said, "This is the first time my family has ever held a birthday party for me. I just want to do this memorable thing with you."
Ke Meiyu's fire dissipated by more than half in an instant.
She pouted and scoffed, "Well, you'd better be alive to finish it, just in case..."
"Pah, pah, there's no 'what if'," she quickly turned her head and spat twice, continuing to tease him amidst his laughter: "You still have the nerve to laugh! Every time I see you, when have you ever been healthy?"
"Can't you just let me have a simple culinary dream?"
"I'll be more careful next time," Ying Yan nodded with a light laugh.
Ke Meiyu glanced at him, "Aren't you in pain?"
How can an eleven or twelve-year-old child endure this kind of pain?
“I’m used to it,” he said casually.
Ke Meiyu's heart immediately clenched with pain. She couldn't help but picture Ying Yan's tragic life: his mother had died early, and his father was greedy for power and wealth, a womanizer who only cared about himself and didn't care about this illegitimate child.
He lived like a dependent in the Tang family, relying on his stepmother and brother for everything, and couldn't even excel.
He was surrounded by scions of wealthy families, each with their own hidden agendas and schemes. How many of them could truly confide in him?
When Ke Meiyu thought back to how she had never considered his feelings in the future and had kept causing trouble, she immediately felt guilty and ashamed.
Honestly, when the apocalypse came, she was too beautiful, and when social ethics collapsed, she almost met with misfortune. He saved her and then protected her ever since.
If she hadn't angered him, Ke Meiyu even thought that Ying Yan would never have touched her.
After all, she thought sourly, after all, he had a white moonlight (ideal love).
Ke Meiyu boldly reached out and ruffled his hair. Although he had applied some hair gel, his hair was still dry and soft, like a big dog.
"Ying Yan, after you finish the college entrance exam, join the army! This kind of backstabbing and intrigue isn't for you. Only in the military can you truly give your all and find a group of friends you can entrust your life to!"
Ying Yan turned his head, grasped her restless hand, and played with it in his palm: "You like soldiers?"
Ke Meiyu nodded repeatedly, her eyes even sparkling, and said with a smile, "Of course, every woman dreams of being a military wife. Men are strong and upright, passionate and resolute, giving you a great sense of security—they're so manly!"
"Besides, with the end of the world coming, agility and physical strength are the key to success."
“Okay,” he nodded.
"Huh? You agreed just like that?" Ke Meiyu blinked. When did the big boss become so obedient?
Many men dream of being soldiers, but dreams are dreams and reality is reality. Who can endure the hardships of two years as a basic recruit? And who can withstand the loneliness of being in the green uniform and the monotonous life?
Moreover, there are pampered young masters who live a life of luxury.
Ke Meiyu had at least tried to persuade her male friends to join the army, but they all resolutely resisted, making her regret that she didn't have a soldier boyfriend.
Ying Yan smiled and rested his head on the girl's thin, soft shoulder, while his other hand wrapped around her waist, savoring the fragrance emanating from her.
He could only see her once a year, and each time was brief and beautiful, like a dream.
If it weren't for the fact that others also had fragmented memories of her, he would have thought that she was a girlfriend he had imagined.
Seeing her wholeheartedly planning for him, Ying Yan felt an unprecedented surge of emotion, wishing he could present the whole world to the young girl, just hoping she would stay a little longer.
"This is the Tang family home. He is the Tang family's son-in-law, but I am an outsider. I want to finish junior high and high school in three years and then directly enter military academy."
Ying Yan explained his plans: "The more I learn, the more I can play a greater role in the army. No matter how powerful the Tang family is there, they won't be able to interfere in my life."
Ke Meiyu pursed her lips, her heart melting once again.
Despite his tough, domineering, and cold exterior, before he puts on that tempered glass screen protector, he's just a pitiful little hedgehog who has to raise all his quills to protect his soft belly.
Thinking about her troublesome past life gave her a headache, but she couldn't just tell the big shot to leave her alone.
The only way is for her to treat the big boss even better now, so that he will at least protect her safety in the apocalypse, considering how hard she's working.
Seeing the little woman looking at him with a pained expression, he hesitated to speak, Ying Yan couldn't help but hug her and coax her gently, "Yu'er, today is my birthday. Although he threw such a grand birthday party for me, this is not what I wanted."
"I know, this is just an excuse he uses to build connections and close deals."
“Even if you don’t say I’m going to the military camp, I will find a way to escape from here. After all, when I get older, he will use my marriage as a bargaining chip in his business dealings.”
"The only birthday gift I want is for you to celebrate my birthday with me every year, okay?"
Ke Meiyu was taken aback, then naturally snuggled into his arms and rubbed against his neck, "But I don't know when I'll appear."
"You just need to promise me," Ying Yan said, her ears turning red.
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