Shen Niantang stood on the slope of the back mountain. The evening breeze lifted the hem of her dress, making it flutter like a blooming pink flower. Her gaze traveled across the expanse of flowers and landed on Gu Tingchuan. He was wearing his crisp military uniform with the sleeves rolled up, revealing his sturdy forearms. He held a bouquet of white roses in his arms, looking exceptionally striking in the sunset.
Her heart raced, and her steps quickened involuntarily as she walked toward him. Gu Tingchuan’s eyes followed her the entire way, the tenderness in his gaze almost overflowing. When Shen Niantang reached him, she tilted her head back slightly. Her cheeks were flushed from her run, but her eyes held a hint of feigned annoyance.
"You lied to me."
Chapter 71