Chapter 387: Ancient Military Service
Recollections of past moments flooded Qin Silong’s mind, like the time Chen Shanshan had playfully stuffed a meat bun into his mouth or when she had wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief.
Once again, Qin Silong gave himself a resounding slap on the back of his head.
What a fool he had been!
He hadn’t rejected her actions back then; in fact, he had welcomed them. His acquiescence had been a silent agreement, an unspoken affirmation of her actions.
He hadn’t just refrained from rejecting or disliking her; he had genuinely appreciated her personality.
That should be enough.
To hesitate when offered the opportunity to marry such a woman was not in line with the demeanor of a seasoned military expert who had lived through two lifetimes.
With newfound clarity, Qin Silong composed a fourth letter.
In it, he informed Qin Zhenzhen that he was willing to marry Chen Shanshan. He acknowledged that it might be several years before he could return home and that his military service would continue. Furthermore, the battlefield was unforgiving, and he couldn’t guarantee his safety.
He implored his fifth sister to relay this information to Chen Shanshan, giving her the chance to reconsider her choice. If Chen Shanshan stood by her decision, he would not disappoint her. He vowed to strive for a long, prosperous life, dedicating himself to her.
In addition, he pledged to achieve great success in the military camp for her. When the time was right, he would request his parents to propose marriage to the Chen family on his behalf.