Ning Songyi stared at Zhao Yu without blinking. Although she was smiling, her eyes looked as though they were about to overflow with tears. Ning Songyi felt a deep ache in his heart. He had been to the battlefield many times, always ready to shed his blood if necessary. This time was no different; when the country needed them, they would never retreat. It was just that now, he had a little more to worry about.
"Don't worry, I will definitely come back safe and sound," Ning Songyi said, trying to keep his tone light so as not to distress her further.
Zhao Yu hurriedly looked away and nodded. Neither of them spoke, both striving to hide their reluctance to part. Ning Songyi couldn't stay home for long; he had only ninety minutes before he had to set off.
Chapter 108