Stars In His Eyes
Chapter 877 Gunshots on a Rainy Night 8

Chapter 877: Chapter 877 Gunshots on a Rainy Night 8

"Xing Ye arranged for him to stay somewhere else." If it hadn’t been for the thought of He Zhilan being alone here, He Teng wouldn’t have come over, but instead would have stayed at the place arranged by Xing Ye with Kang Xing. More than wanting to see He Zhilan, He Teng was worried about her safety alone in the hotel.

He Zhilan hummed a response, saying, "It’s good that arrangements are made." And then she hurried He Teng into the room, while asking if he had eaten and if he wanted some supper.

However, as soon as she began to speak, He Teng suddenly pulled her into a tight embrace.

"Brother?" He Zhilan was startled and looked up at He Teng.

"Don’t speak, just let me hold you." He Teng pressed He Zhilan’s face down with his hand, and said, "Hold me."

Even though He Teng hid his feelings quickly, He Zhilan still caught a fleeting glimpse of sadness in his eyes.

Accordingly, He Zhilan wrapped her arms around He Teng’s waist, rested her face against his chest, and quietly held him, saying nothing.

She thought, at this moment, even though He Teng is a grown man, having lost a comrade-in-arms, he too needs companionship and comfort.

For He Zhilan, this was the first time in her life she felt the pain of life and death separation, the first time she realized how much hurt surprises could bring.

Before this, He Zhilan had never held the He Family in her heart, let alone the people from the village. When someone in the He Family passed away, she never accompanied He Father to mourn, and even felt annoyed by the cries of relatives. But now, she understood the departure of a person, how painful it really is for those still living.

But for He Teng, Niu Rang’s sacrifice was as painful as when he watched his mother die of illness in his childhood. Even though, over the years in the army, He Teng had seen his comrades-in-arms depart more than once, each time, it was enough to make him feel sorrow.

Niu Rang, having been under his command since enlisting, was undoubtedly like a younger brother in He Teng’s eyes, just like Kang Xing.

"Brother, there’s something I’ve been unable to understand. Why did Niu Rang stay here for several months without any issues? I’ve only been here a few days, and I barely met him when his undercover identity was discovered?" He Zhilan looked up at He Teng, "Is it because of me that his identity was discovered?"

This was also what He Zhilan had been thinking about these past few days.

Why had Niu Rang been on assignment for several months without any issues, but right after she arrived in S Province, his identity got brutally exposed?

"It has nothing to do with you." He Teng said, "We are investigating the matter, but we can be sure it’s definitely not related to you, otherwise, Niu Rang wouldn’t have left such an important clue like the gun to you. He was discovered because there was another reason."

"Really? You’re not just comforting me?" He Zhilan asked, biting her lip.

"No." He Teng’s tone was without a trace of hesitation, indeed not deceiving He Zhilan. This kind of situation, upon analysis, conclusions can be drawn.

Niu Rang had realized his identity had been compromised, therefore he must have known the reason but hadn’t had the chance to tell. However, the fact Niu Rang still dared to leave the item with He Zhilan even after knowing he had been exposed, indicated that his detection was unrelated to He Zhilan, so he probably felt that even if he was discovered, He Zhilan would still have enough safety and time to transfer the item for him.