Upon reaching the destination, the cold sea breeze ruffled her hair.
Upon opening the car door and seeing the person not far away, Lin Shengxia's eyes were filled with surprise—
"Huainan? What are you doing here?"
In just one sentence, the identity of the visitor was revealed.
Tang Huainan had taken off his military uniform, revealing a casual light brown shirt. He walked towards her step by step, a peaceful and gentle smile on his lips.
"I guess you've gotten into some trouble. Since training is over, I'm taking my leave early. This time I can stay for more than forty days."
Tang Huainan saw the news of Lin Shengxia's disappearance as soon as he got off the plane. He took the initiative to contact Ye Yining and learned that she was safe and sound. Only then did he feel relieved, after all, Shengxia meant so much to him.
"I'm sorry for making you worry."
Lin Shengxia lowered her head slightly, not wanting Tang Huainan to see the wound on her neck, but such a gesture could not fool the perceptive soldier.
Warm fingers traced her chin and landed on Lin Shengxia's neck, the action devoid of any romantic feelings.
"I'm fine, I hurt myself by accident." Although she felt warmed by her friend's concern, Lin Shengxia was still not used to being touched by others.
"Shengxia, do you know that because of our scandal, I didn't get promoted? How are you going to make it up to me?"
Tang Huainan withdrew his hand without much concern; the sea breeze had a salty taste.
Lin Shengxia's body stiffened abruptly. She suddenly recalled the news that her out-of-wedlock pregnancy had been exposed. Although the photo of Huainan was blurred, people who knew him could recognize him at a glance. Moreover, the discipline within the military was so strict. Such a thing happening out of nowhere, whether true or false, would affect him.
Despite her meticulous planning and consideration for everyone, she still ended up hurting Huainan. Lin Shengxia's slightly parted lips held no words.
She knew better than anyone how long Huainan had prepared for this promotion, and it was precisely because she knew that she felt even more guilty!
"Silly girl, I was just kidding!" Tang Huainan laughed, his previous seriousness completely gone, even the smile lines at the corners of his eyes were charming.
Tang Huainan is a man who can scare children when he's serious, but when he's relaxed, countless women can't help but want to get close to him.
Lin Shengxia clearly saw the sadness in Tang Huainan's eyes. He probably said those things mostly to comfort himself.
He could laugh, but she couldn't.
Tang Huainan's smile faded, and he put his arm around Lin Shengxia's shoulder, his eyes serious.
"Shengxia, we're friends. You don't need to feel sorry for me. In my eyes, getting promoted is nothing compared to you." Although he regretted not being able to get promoted, he was more worried about Lin Shengxia.
With a temper like hers, she's very likely to suffer losses.
But Shengxia is unwilling to show weakness to others even when she suffers a loss or is wronged, which worries him even more.
"Huainan, this time it was my fault, I promise it will not happen again."
Lin Shengxia said solemnly.
She would never allow anything to harm her most valued friends.
"In the sweltering summer, quickly check the news—"
Ye Yining, who had been standing not far away, seemed to have seen something and hurriedly walked over, calling out Lin Shengxia's name.
His face showed anxiety—