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Hearing Lu Yao's words, Fu Ciyan couldn't help but smile. In his opinion, Zhou Jinlu was a man of action. Before Lu Yao knew him well, he took the initiative to make an impression on her and make her unable to ignore his presence.

This approach is very much in line with his nature as a businessman.

This is completely different from Xie Linyu, who tried to slowly boil the frog in water to leave a mark on Lu Yao's heart.

What really bothered him was that, given Xie Linyu's slowness and insensitivity, as long as he didn't openly express his feelings for Lu Yao, it would be difficult for her to notice.

On the contrary, Zhou Jinlu was someone he cared about more.

However, he wouldn't show these things; at least not yet, he couldn't let Lu Yao know his true thoughts.

"Don't overthink it. You've forgotten what I promised you: even after our matchmaking ends, if you don't want to continue matchmaking next year, I'll pay your penalty for breaking the contract."

Fu Ciyan's words were like a reassuring pill, instantly calming the irritation and unease that Lu Yao had felt due to Zhou Jinlu's abrupt "appointment".

She looked up at Fu Ciyan with some surprise: "You still remember?"

That was one of the compensations that Fu Ciyan casually promised when they initially reached a "cooperation" agreement.

At the time, she thought it was just an empty promise and didn't take it too seriously, given the huge amount involved.

Unexpectedly, Fu Ciyan had kept it in mind all along.

Fu Ciyan raised an eyebrow, his tone matter-of-fact: "I will naturally keep my promise."

He paused, looking at Lu Yao with a deep gaze: "However, Yao Yao, besides this choice, you actually have another option."

"What choice?" Lu Yao asked subconsciously.

Fu Ciyan curled his lips into a smile: "You can also choose to continue matching with me."

His tone was slightly playful, and the firelight danced in his eyes, reflecting a hint of seriousness and anticipation.

Lu Yao's heart began to pound involuntarily.

"Heh, you wouldn't be thinking of matching with me, would you? That doesn't suit you, Fu Ciyan." Lu Yao's tone was teasing, but it also carried a hint of testing that she was unwilling to admit.

Fu Ciyan smiled but didn't respond to her words.

In fact, he has done a lot of things that are not like him.

"Alright, we can light the campfire soon." He changed the subject, and Lu Yao didn't press further, but couldn't help looking at the mountain of firewood. "How can you do everything?"

"These are essential skills for field combat," Fu Ciyan said simply, but Lu Yao knew he must have suffered a lot.

No matter the era, being a soldier is never easy.

"I'm curious, why did you choose to join the army?" After all, Fu Ciyan's family background is not bad, in fact, it is quite obvious. He could have lived a more comfortable life, just like those who follow Zhou Jinlu.

Lu Yao's question made Fu Ciyan pause slightly: "Probably because he doesn't want to live a mediocre life. After all, he still has a long way to go, so he has to find something to do."

Lu Yao thought about it and realized that when human lifespan becomes incredibly long, it is indeed necessary to find something one loves to do.

Fu Ciyan twitched the corner of his mouth: "If I hadn't chosen to join the army, I would probably be like those people around Zhou Jinlu now."

"When I was twelve, I secretly signed up for the selection of the Junior Military Academy," Fu Ciyan continued, his eyes becoming distant. "I didn't tell my family. I got in based on my own ability. The training was tough, much tougher than studying in a prestigious school. But it was different there. No family background mattered. Only ability mattered. Ranks and honors were earned with my own fists and kicks. It was clean, down-to-earth, and satisfying."

At this point, the smile on his lips became much more genuine.

"The first time I touched a real gun, the first time I completed wilderness survival training, the first time I led my squad to victory in an exercise—that feeling is something that family protection can't give you. Although it's dangerous, it's full of endless possibilities." Fu Ciyan looked at Lu Yao, his eyes shining. "I love this feeling. It feels like every day I live is full of anticipation."

Lu Yao gazed at him quietly.

At this moment, Fu Ciyan shed the mask of being sometimes gentle and sometimes domineering in front of her, and also removed the cold and hard aura of the Federation General, revealing his true self, which was dazzling and vibrant.

Lu Yao curled her lips into a smile: "Very impressive, Fu Ciyan. I'm starting to admire you a little."

"Just a little?" Fu Ciyan chuckled softly. He reached for a lighter and lit the campfire. The leaping flames crackled on the dry firewood, spreading rapidly, licking the wood, and releasing a warm, bright light that instantly dispelled the evening chill by the lake.

The orange-red firelight reflected on Fu Ciyan's well-defined profile, creating a play of light and shadow. His deep eyes were illuminated with exceptional brightness as he stared intently at the campfire, as if his heartfelt confession from earlier was just a casual remark.

But Lu Yao knew that wasn't the case.

She sat on a small stool, hugging her knees with both hands, her gaze fixed on Fu Ciyan.

The flickering firelight cast his tall figure long across the tent behind him.

Her chest felt a little swollen, a strange, bittersweet feeling.

"Are you cold? Do you want me to get you a blanket?" Fu Ciyan asked, getting up to fetch a blanket for Lu Yao. When he returned, he placed the blanket on Lu Yao's legs and sprayed some insect repellent around her. "Are you feeling alright?"

"I'm not as delicate as you think. It's nice here, and there are so many stars in the sky." She rarely had such an experience. In her previous life, she was so busy with work that she never dared to stop. She never expected to come here by accident. Although her worldview was greatly shocked, she was able to stop and enjoy life occasionally, which she thought was quite nice.

As Lu Yao spoke, Fu Ciyan kept looking down at her. The firelight danced in the girl's eyes and illuminated her vibrant face.

He suddenly bent down, lifted Lu Yao's chin, his eyes filled with a smile, yet also swirling with a depth that Lu Yao couldn't decipher.

Lu Yao was startled by his sudden action, and a hint of panic flashed in her dark eyes.

"What are you doing?"

I want to kiss you.

Fu Ciyan's voice was low, mingling with the crackling sound of burning firewood, and rang in Lu Yao's ears.

Lu Yao's breath hitched.

Seemingly not expecting Fu Ciyan to give such a straightforward reply.

Her chin was gently lifted by his long, slender fingers, the warmth of his fingertips seeping through her skin, making it feel a little hot.

She could clearly see his thick eyelashes and his lips so close to hers.

"You..." She opened her mouth, but only managed to utter a single syllable before Fu Ciyan's kiss landed on her lips.

Not far away, Ah Feng, who was glancing over here from time to time, suddenly exclaimed "Ah!", attracting the attention of those around him. They then followed his surprised gaze.

In the flickering orange glow of the campfire, two figures could be outlined as being extremely close together.

Fu Ciyan, the Federation's youngest general, who was always aloof and self-possessed, was leaning slightly forward to kiss the girl sitting by the ditch.

"Damn! I don't know who exclaimed that, but it expresses the feelings of most people."

Zhou Jinlu stood a little further away beside a supply truck, his eyes fixed intently on everything that was happening not far away.