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"I... don't plan to leave here." Amidst everyone's focused gaze, Ling Xi finally spoke, her expression calm and indifferent; but this answer left Gu Wen completely baffled.
"Why?" Gu Wen asked, somewhat surprised; Ling Xi had joined the military camp, presumably to take over as Captain Leng, hadn't she? So why give up such a good opportunity and return to Beijing, when their next destination should rightfully be there?
He had always felt that place was where she truly belonged in the end.
Besides, by doing so, she would be able to be closer to General Leng, wouldn't she?
"No reason," Ling Xi said, her gaze on Gu Wen slightly warm, the corners of her mouth slowly curling up, "Just think of it as me not wanting to part with this place!" Although it had been less than three months, Ling Xi had truly grown fond of the place, not just because of the people and freedom here, but more so because she now knew what her next step should be.
