"Can Uncle Liberation Army ever stop being so handsy?" Xia Chuyi thought, frowning in irritation.
But contrary to her expectations, the hand that Huo Shiqian reached out didn't touch her face but swept past it, grabbing the back of her head and pulling her forward until their breaths mingled.
"Among those who rush forward without hesitation, are you one of them?" Huo Shiqian, his gaze deep, said, "If so, then I accept your embrace, but only yours."
Xia Chuyi instantly stiffened in embarrassment. What embrace? She hadn't planned on any embrace!
Just as she was about to speak and clarify, Huo Shiqian had already leaned down and kissed her.
In an instant, her entire being was enveloped by Huo Shiqian's presence.
Uncle Liberation Army's kisses had become more skilled over time, and Xia Chuyi quickly lost her ability to speak and think.
After the kiss ended, Huo Shiqian held her tightly in his arms and said, "Chuyi, my troops, they return tomorrow."
Still catching her breath, Xia Chuyi blinked in surprise.
After a while, Xia Chuyi responded to Uncle Liberation Army, "Hmm, I know. Master and Master's wife and I are also returning to Beijing tomorrow."
That had been planned for a while.
However, it also meant that they would have to part ways again.
Xia Chuyi couldn't help but wrap her arms around Huo Shiqian's waist and lean on his chest, saying, "Brother Shi Qian, after we return, we must remember to keep writing to each other."
"Mmm." She heard Huo Shiqian as he stroked her hair.
When you don't see each other, you don't realize how much you miss each other. It's only when you reunite and then part again that you understand how reluctant you are to leave.
In her heart, Xia Chuyi silently thought: She felt she might be intoxicated by Huo Shiqian.
Reluctant as she was, the time to part had arrived.
The next day, Huo Shiqian's subordinates set out from the barracks.
Huo Shiqian himself departed with Xia Chuyi, Master, and Master's wife from the noodle shop.
Master and Master's wife had brought quite a few things; Huo Shiqian had Guo Jiacheng arrange for many people to escort Xia Chuyi back to Beijing.
Thus, Xia Chuyi was relatively at ease, carrying almost nothing.
Huo Shiqian's train would leave a bit earlier than Xia Chuyi's.
So, on the platform, it was Xia Chuyi who said goodbye to Uncle Liberation Army first.
Knowing the couple needed a moment to say farewell, everyone dispersed to give them some space.
Xia Chuyi and Huo Shiqian looked at each other, with thousands of words unspoken between them.
"Brother Shi Qian, when I'm not by your side, even if you meet someone outstanding, you better not fall for her!" Xia Chuyi suddenly said sternly to Uncle Liberation Army.
Huo Shiqian's lips curled into a faint smile as he calmly said, "Just not allowed to fall for her?"
"In my eyes, only you are the best," Huo Shiqian spoke very evenly.
"I can't see anyone else."
With that last sentence, Huo Shiqian's smile faded, and he looked serious.
Xia Chuyi blinked, taken aback, looking at Huo Shiqian.
Uncle Liberation Army, he's breaking the rules with his sweet talk that sounds like it's out of a political code!
But... it irresistibly warmed her heart.
Xia Chuyi couldn't hold back any longer, her face breaking into a smile, and she said to Uncle Liberation Army, "Hmm, as long as I'm the best, you're not allowed to look at anyone else."
"Hmm." The deep voice of Huo Shiqian came from across, as he gazed at her and said, "Only looking at you."
Hearing this, Xia Chuyi joyfully threw herself into his embrace and said, "Hmm, good!"