Chapter 195 - 195 194 Some Warmth Is Met With Late Regret

Chapter 195: Chapter 194: Some Warmth Is Met With Late Regret (4) Chapter 195: Chapter 194: Some Warmth Is Met With Late Regret (4) The night was silent, and Su Shu thought many times to ask Tang Zelin if he had encountered any major problems today.

Otherwise, why was he so out of character today? Yet, each time she tried, Tang Zelin inadvertently changed the subject.

After several tries, Su Shu more or less understood.

Tang Zelin said he wanted her to keep him company and talk, perhaps he just wanted her to talk with him.

Well… and to tease her a bit.

He didn’t want to talk, so she didn’t ask. This version of Tang Zelin reminded her of how he was in her previous life.

He said it was to keep him company, but it was a bit cold outside at night, and even with Tang Zelin’s coat over her, she still felt a bit chilly.

Tang Zelin didn’t keep her company for too long before sending her back.

When she crawled into bed, Su Shu thought she probably wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight.

Surprisingly, she slept dreamlessly until dawn.

The entire next day, she kept thinking about Tang Zelin’s demeanor from last night. Her heart pounded as if a little drum were inside, constantly feeling that something was about to happen, and feeling powerless to do anything about it.

The feeling was so strong that she decided to go see him after pondering all day.

Unexpectedly, when Qu Guo’an saw her looking for Tang Zelin, he seemed even more surprised, “Eh, didn’t Tang see you before he left? Didn’t he tell you?”

“Tell me what?” Su Shu’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

Qu Guo’an put down his pen, saw she genuinely didn’t know, and pondered a bit before speaking.

“I thought Tang had already told you when he left. He came back late last night, and when I asked him where he had been, he said he went to see you. It seems Tang didn’t tell you after all. I guess he probably didn’t want to worry you,” he said, unable to refrain from cursing Tang Zelin, “This Tang, sometimes he’s just too stubborn.”

Seeing the confusion on Su Shu’s face, he explained, “Yesterday, Tang came back from meeting with the higher-ups and something seemed off with him. I asked him what it was, and he said that the higher-ups wanted to pull a few people from below to form a temporary team for a mission, and they were asking if Tang had any competent subordinates. Tang volunteered himself, and I couldn’t stop him.”

Su Shu’s expression changed drastically, “Isn’t his body still not fully recovered? How can he undertake missions?”

Moreover, he is currently responsible for maintaining public order in City C, what kind of mission would require a group captain like him?

Aren’t there many young and capable soldiers below him?

Qu Guo’an could understand Su Shu’s questions.

“That’s true, but the key issue is, Tang getting involved is more convenient than anyone else.”

“I don’t understand,” she replied.

“Before Tang went back to the units, he was in the Special Combat Team. He had a particularly close comrade, so close that they were almost like brothers. They worked together on missions seamlessly, and at that time, they were second to none in the Special Combat Brigade,” he said, taking a sip of water.

“Later, the Tang family patriarch, fearing his son might die on the battlefield, used various means to force Tang out of the Special Combat Team and into the regular units. The old man’s intention was to let him serve quietly for a few years, then return to the provincial capital when he was done with the service. Who would have known that this kid, no matter where he was, always put his life on the line, rising up the ranks to the current Group Captain of 208th Group. Even the old generals were impressed.”

Su Shu listened intently and then asked, “What does that have to do with him leaving this time?”

Qu Guo’an was silent for a few seconds before saying, “The brother who was as close as his own skin previously died while on a mission abroad.”

The implication of Qu’s words was that this involved military secrets, and he couldn’t reveal much more.

But Su Shu understood. Tang Zelin left suddenly this time—was it because he was following orders from his superiors or because he was seeking revenge for his fallen brother?

Su Shu fell silent, sitting in her chair for a long time.

Much later, she asked, “Is his life in danger?”

Qu Guo’an didn’t know how to answer her.