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A commotion broke out in the back row.

Shen Tang turned her head to look.

It was too dark to see exactly who was moving, but the sound was coming from the direction where Lu Jingshen and Yang Xinyue were sitting.

A burly-looking man had a loud voice and spoke rudely:

"If you two want to kiss, go outside! Can't you see what kind of movie this is? There's gunfire everywhere, and you two are just being all lovey-dovey here, who are you trying to disgust?"

Someone nearby chimed in, "Exactly, it's truly indecent. I wonder whose daughter she is, so shameless."

Shen Tang craned her neck to look in that direction, and Huo Xiuyuan turned his head to look at her.

A warm, large hand enveloped her small hand. Shen Tang was startled and turned to look at him.

Huo Xiuyuan's dark, bright eyes stared intently at her, making Shen Tang's heart tremble slightly.

The people in front of her were still making noise, but Shen Tang couldn't hear them anymore; all she could hear was the pounding of her own heart.

Huo Xiuyuan held her hand tightly, his thumb gently stroking the back of her hand.

Huo Xiuyuan's eyes were fixed on the movie screen, while Shen Tang looked at his profile.

A full forehead, prominent brow bones, a high and straight nose, and a jawline that looks as if it were carved with a knife.

Her gaze fell on his lips, which weren't particularly thin, but rather somewhat fleshy—the only soft spot on his face.

Shen Tang recalled their last kiss, and her heart pounded wildly.

The people behind him started shouting, "Get out! Get out!"

Then came the sound of a chair being moved. Lu Jingshen covered his face with his coat, held Yang Xinyue in his arms, and ran out with his head down.

Shen Tang glanced back and couldn't help but give him a cold glare.

That's disgusting.

No wonder they chose such a far back corner; they were looking for thrills at the movie theater.

The movie theater quickly quieted down, and Shen Tang's gaze returned to the screen.

The gunfire continued, and the scene shifted from the battlefield to a command post.

She saw officers gesturing in front of maps, soldiers relaying orders in trenches, and heard the increasingly loud thud of shells hitting the ground; countless soldiers fell, and countless soldiers rose again...

Shen Tang felt a surge of anger in her heart. She bit her lip to hold back her tears, but they still streamed down her face.

Shen Tang leaned on Huo Xiuyuan's shoulder, her shoulder trembling slightly, trying to hold back her tears.

Huo Xiuyuan's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and the corners of his eyes reddened.

He raised his left hand and gently stroked the top of Shen Tang's head.

Behind me, I could hear a woman sobbing intermittently.

"Damn it, those damn Japanese devils!" a man muttered under his breath.

No one stopped them; everyone was immersed in a tragic mood.

When the movie ended, the lights in the screening room came on.

Huo Xiuyuan stood up, holding Shen Tang's hand.

Shen Tang tried to pull her hand away, but he gripped it even tighter, with a domineering air.

The two walked out of the movie theater side by side.

A night breeze blew in my face, carrying a slight coolness and dispelling the heat of the day.

Shen Tang tilted her head back slightly, letting the wind blow her hair.

She hasn't fully recovered from the sadness of the movie.

Looking at the quiet streets and crowds in front of her, she was even a little dazed.

"Shall we walk back?" Huo Xiuyuan asked her, tilting his head.

"Okay." Shen Tang's voice still had a nasal tone.

Huo Xiuyuan held her hand tightly the whole time, without letting go.

"Our peaceful life now is hard-won; how many martyrs sacrificed their lives to achieve it?" Shen Tang said with emotion.

Huo Xiuyuan gazed into the distance: "Even now, our motherland's borders are not stable. There are frequent wars and sacrifices. As soldiers, protecting the stability of the country is both a mission and a belief."

"National security is always the top priority." Huo Xiuyuan looked down at Shen Tang.

His eyes held a resolute light, yet also a sense of helplessness.

Shen Tang bit her lip, gripped his hand tightly, and gently rested her head on his shoulder.

Will Huo Xiuyuan also one day sacrifice himself on the battlefield?

The thought flashed through Shen Tang's mind, and she suddenly felt a tightness in her chest, making it difficult to breathe.

"Huo Xiuyuan, you must live well. Live to be a hundred years old," Shen Tang said softly.

"Before, I was all alone, with no one to hold me back," Huo Xiuyuan said.

Shen Tang's heart tightened.

Alone and without any ties?

Are Huo Xiuyuan's family members all gone?

She wanted to ask his family, but she swallowed her words.

Given their current relationship, it would be quite presumptuous of me to do this.

"But things are different now." Huo Xiuyuan tightened his grip on Shen Tang's hand.

Shen Tang then realized what he was talking about.

She simply couldn't give him any promises. She didn't know if she still had the capacity to believe in love, or if she could still wholeheartedly trust someone.

Neither of them spoke, and they walked forward for a while.

Shen Tang raised her hand: "I'm sweating."

Huo Xiuyuan looked at her for a while, then released his grip.

"Giving up so easily?" Shen Tang teased him with a smile.

Huo Xiuyuan narrowed his eyes, then pulled her into his arms and held her tightly.

"You really enjoy provoking me."

Shen Tang stared into his dark eyes and smiled, "It's not a provocation, it's flirting."

The last two words were spoken so softly and lightly, yet they still managed to reach Huo Xiuyuan's ears.

Huo Xiuyuan stared at her, his grip tightening as he drew closer and closer.

"Shen Tang, there's no need to test me, you're very attractive to me."

Shen Tang looked at his increasingly dark eyes and felt her body go weak.

She gave him a gentle push, twirled around lightly, and walked quickly forward.

"Be careful!"

They almost bumped into two people.

Huo Xiuyuan quickly took a big step and pulled her back.

All four of them looked up in surprise.

"Shen Tang?" Qin Zheng asked.

"Zhou Nan?" Shen Tang was shocked to see Zhou Nan being held protectively in Qin Zheng's arms.

It's only been a few days, and Zhou Nan has already been brought out by him. And she hasn't gone home yet, even this late.

Qin Zheng's arm was still around her shoulder!

"Let go!"

Shen Tang stepped forward and pulled Qin Zheng's hand away.

Qin Zheng chuckled lightly: "What's wrong? Jealous?"

"Eat you..." Shen Tang swallowed the vulgar words that were about to come out.

She looked at Qin Zheng and said, "Come here, I have something to tell you."

As Shen Tang spoke, she took a few steps to the side.

Qin Zheng glanced at Huo Xiuyuan and said to Zhou Nan, "Wait for me a moment."

Huo Xiuyuan watched as Qin Zheng slowly strolled up to Shen Tang.

Shen Tang frowned at Qin Zheng: "What's wrong with you?"

"What's going on?" Qin Zheng asked with a smile.

Shen Tang glanced at Zhou Nan and said, "Let me tell you, Zhou Nan is different from me. She'll take this seriously."

"I'm serious too." Qin Zheng stopped smiling and looked at Shen Tang.

"Zhou Nan comes from a scholarly family, is a well-behaved girl, and has a simple mind," Shen Tang said.

Qin Zheng turned to look at Zhou Nan, a faint smile on his lips:

"I know."

Shen Tang grabbed his collar and warned, "Nannan is my sister. If you ever betray her, I'll cripple you!"

Qin Zheng nodded: "Don't worry."

Qin Zheng looked at Shen Tang with amusement: "And what about you with Huo Xiuyuan? You're head over heels for him, aren't you?"

"Just playing around," Shen Tang said nonchalantly.

As she turned around, Huo Xiuyuan stood behind her, his jawline taut.

Shen Tang glared fiercely at Qin Zheng.

That brat, he's digging a hole for her.