The morning sun spilled into the dormitory through the sheer curtains, waking Shen Niantang from her sleep. She rubbed her drowsy eyes and, after freshening up, walked down the stairs with a light, brisk step. In the distance, she spotted a tall, upright figure standing by the training grounds—Gu Tingchuan.
He was wearing a washed-out military green shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing his sturdy forearms. Sunlight fell upon his shoulders, outlining his broad-shouldered, narrow-waisted frame. As a light breeze stirred his hair, he seemed bathed in a golden halo.
"Not bad at all," she thought. "Tall, long-legged, and handsome. Truly a feast for the eyes."
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