Earlier years spent bustling for livelihood were nonetheless filled with a sense of fulfillment.
Latterly, to protect that person he cared about in his heart, Ye Lei charged into battle, slaying enemies on the frontline. His numerous military merits were built upon blood and sweat, each report of victory accumulated over the corpses and bones of enemies. He never dared to slack in the slightest, even sleeping with one eye open, never leaving his knife while asleep. He never dared to sleep soundly for one day.
Now, he had silver and power, but that most important person, whom he longed to share it all with, was nowhere to be seen!
"Sisi, where are you? Why haven't you appeared? Could you really have..." contracted smallpox?
Are you alright now? Have you ever thought about me? I miss you so much, it hurts...
Subconsciously, he covered his chest, the place closest to his heart.
It felt empty here, as if something was missing.
