One of the soldiers, speaking in a light-hearted tone, remarked, "We're all pretty jealous of Commander Su. He's got a young, beautiful, and elegant wife. Just look at her—she's got the air of someone from a wealthy family. Our Commander Su's reached the peak of his life!"
Though the comment was made as a joke, it carried a truth that everyone quietly acknowledged.
Su Shen, coming from a humble rural background and raising three kids on his own, had indeed found an exceptional woman to be his wife. Whether he stayed in the military or left with her, it was clear that he had emerged a winner in life.
Since Su Shen had already decided to leave, there was no point in lingering regrets. All they could do was wish him and his family a safe journey.
The day before their departure, Huo Jing also showed up. He and Su Shen had been through life-and-death situations together, and even though Su Shen was leaving the military, their bond wouldn't fade.
