Chapter 332 You Are the Reason for My Existence (2/5)
Through the surveillance, Ye Xin saw Yang Chen and Li Muyang leaving together.
She really wanted to know what Yang Chen and Li Muyang were up to, but she didn't listen. Because she was afraid of getting involved once she heard.
So, after they left, Ye Xin returned to Emperor Garden.
Coming to the sofa, Ye Xin saw the letter written by Yang Chen, with the words: "To Ye Xin."
Yang Chen's handwriting was beautiful, strong, and vigorous, with sharp strokes that matched him perfectly—sharp and impossible to conceal.
After some thought, Ye Xin decided to open it and see what Yang Chen had written for her.
Even though Ye Xin was mentally prepared, her heart couldn't help but tremble at the first glance upon opening it.
Because the first sentence read: "If I hadn't met you, I would never understand the meaning of my life."
Ye Xin:
If I hadn't met you, I would never understand the meaning of my life.
If I said I dedicated myself to the country, to the people, then I am just a wall, a rifle, a machine. I have responsibilities, missions, and equally bear my fate. However, I lack the necessity and reason for my existence.
Until I met you.
I saw the birds flying in the sky.
The fish in the water.
The trees on the horizon.
The dreams in peaceful slumber.
...
I'm not a poet, so this is the best I can write.
I have read Stray Birds. If we are to be described, then we are the bird and the fish.
If I truly learned your identity, then you would surely tell me there could never be anything between us, no result. Our being together was only a coincidence from the start, and then to cover up identities and achieve individual goals.
But pretending led both of us deep into it.
Me too.
If you knew my identity, you would find it hard to believe, and even more, think that nothing was possible between us.
However, I still want to tell you.
That if before, I thought our existence was merely mutual utility without any other thoughts.
And before that, when I fell in love with you, I still believed that it was impossible for us because our identities would inevitably be absolute obstacles.
But now, I am convinced, if you are willing, I will withstand everything.
If your superiors don't allow it, I will fight my way to the man-made sea to force them to agree.
If someone hinders us, I will destroy them with the gun in my hand and the sword at my waist!
I love you! Ye Xin!
I believe you are also clear that the issue with Sun Xiaoting was a mistake on my part, perhaps I shouldn't have seen her at all.
But I don't regret seeing her, because certain things inevitably require a conclusion. The result this time wasn't good, but at least it ended. I gave that little girl back then an explanation and the woman now a lesson. In life, we will meet many people, and some will eventually become passers-by.
And my world exists because of you. With you, I am.
Ye Xin, wait for me to come back!
Seeing this, Ye Xin was already in tears.
Ye Xin bit her lip, crumpled the paper into a ball, threw it on the ground, and turned to head towards the basement.
"Prepare things, we're leaving now!" Ye Xin said to Sun Yue.
"Now?" Sun Yue was taken aback, looking at Ye Xin in surprise.
Ye Xin said in a deep voice, "We're leaving now!"
Sun Yue didn't know why Ye Xin was in such a hurry, but she nodded and started to reschedule the flight.
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Great Heap Mountain.
Yang Chen is not unkind; mainly, if he were to bring others along, they would be nothing but burdens.
In addition, Yang Chen was pressed for time.
He still had to go back to find Ye Xin and explain things to her clearly.
So, Yang Chen fired the gun to prove his abilities.
Once on the scene, Yang Chen immediately found everyone's positions.
When the sniper aimed at him, Yang Chen discovered him.
So, with that shot, Yang Chen aimed directly at the reflector.
Shooting through a scope isn't difficult.
Likewise, when this sniper discovered Gao Hong, Gao Hong could also discover him.
At the same time, Gao Hong was the first to fire, and it was the sniper who first met his end!
Yang Chen had confidence in his soldiers.
It was already past four o'clock, leaving Yang Chen little time; the mountains would soon be dark, and by six o'clock, nothing would be visible.
Upon reaching the mountain, Yang Chen observed the surroundings.
The real jungle terrain is extremely complex, where it's easy to conceal oneself and be noticed at the same time.
In the jungle, one can't avoid leaving traces. Breaking a branch or stepping on grass leaves traces which may alert the enemy.
Currently, there were many traces as many had passed through here, and Yang Chen struggled to distinguish them.
Yet, based on the direction Zheng Tianhan pointed out, Yang Chen could generally guess.
He continued upwards.
While passing under a tree branch, Yang Chen suddenly halted, a cold smile forming as he lifted his poised foot.
He crouched down and saw a thin string where he almost stepped.
Following the string, Yang Chen saw a spot.
Then Yang Chen swept away the leaves above it, clearing some soil, revealing a small trap bomb.
It was made with simple equipment, the gunpowder extracted from bullets, with steel plates and steel balls; if it detonated, a foot and leg would be a lost cause.
"Gao Hong, you still strike so ruthlessly!" Yang Chen's eyes shimmered coldly.
In his impression, Gao Hong was always a frail yet vicious person.
One look at Gao Hong would tell you this person was ruthless, as his eyes resembled those of a wolf, radiating a fierce glint.
But to Yang Chen, these posed no real threat.
Yang Chen easily dismantled the bomb, completely destroyed it, and tossed it aside before continuing upward.
Along the way, Yang Chen found many simple mines, nothing complex; the further he went, the weaker the traps became.
That meant Gao Hong had already detected him.
Yang Chen smiled gently and nodded in satisfaction.
It's unlikely Gao Hong truly discovered him, but detecting someone climbing the mountain was plausible. The moment Gao Hong appeared, Yang Chen would detect him.
Yang Chen guessed that Gao Hong had set up traps with the resolve to fight, knowing someone was coming.
Yet later, when he noticed none of his bombs detonated, he suspected it might be Yang Chen.
"It seems your target is really me!" Yang Chen's eyes sparkled as he gazed into the distance, saying, "How did you know I would return?"
Yang Chen was very concerned about this question.
Speaking of, Yang Chen quickly moved upward.
It was already dark, and Yang Chen couldn't afford any more delays.
Meanwhile, at Ningchuan Airport.
Ye Xin quietly awaited the flight.
Just then, Sun Yue briskly walked over, holding some documents and looking anxious.
"Ye Xin, there's trouble." Sun Yue said as she handed a document to Ye Xin.