Chapter 120: Visiting Relatives Short Stay 2_1
"No, not really. Having known your train schedule, I just arrived a little while ago." The young soldier started the car, chatting with Zhilan, "Once we reach base, and Sergeant He sees you, he’s sure to be very happy!"
"Him? Whether he’s happy or not, you can’t really tell from his face," Zhilan replied with a smile.
The soldier chuckled, apparently agreeing with Zhilan’s remark. Sergeant He was known in the base to be an introverted man with few facial expressions, yet his temper was good; he rarely lost his cool.
Following his brief conversation with Zhilan, the soldier started to chat more casually with her. "You look younger than me, Madam. When I saw you come out from the train station, I could hardly believe my eyes! How old are you, Madam?"
"Eighteen." Zhilan looked puzzled, ’Why doesn’t this soldier know anything about me, even though he came to pick me up?’
"I knew it! You’re really younger than me! I am already twenty-two this year!" Hearing her answer, the soldier laughed lightheartedly, his face carrying a trace of smug satisfaction.
Being young and having met an even younger sister-in-law, the soldier chatted with her while driving. It wasn’t until they were close to the base that he reluctantly ended their discussion.
Upon entering the base, the soldier instantly shifted to a more serious demeanor. Only after the car came to a halt did he get off and open the door for Zhilan. He said, "Madam, here we are!"