Rebirth: Daily Face Slaps - Chapter 231

“Okay!”

Lin Mengting made a victory sign and said with a playful smile, “Do you need help carrying these down?”

“No, I can handle it myself.”

As a man, how could Sun Weiqi let a delicate girl carry such heavy items? Especially when that girl was his girlfriend, who deserved to be cherished and protected.

“You sit here, I’ll do it,” Sun Weiqi said, getting up and effortlessly lifting two boxes, heading towards the elevator.

Lin Mengting followed him, full of admiration, and pressed the elevator button.

…

After a busy session, Sun Weiqi managed to fit five boxes and six plastic bags into the car, just before breaking a sweat.

“Tingting, you head back now,” Sun Weiqi said as he fastened his seatbelt, waving at Lin Mengting.

Given the choice between having Lin Mengting watch him leave and him watching her leave, Sun Weiqi chose the latter without hesitation.

“Okay,” Lin Mengting bent down and kissed his cheek, “Remember, no matter what happens, protect yourself. Your life belongs to me. No one and nothing can take it away. Got it? I’ll be here waiting for you.”

As a soldier’s daughter, Lin Mengting understood military duties better than anyone. But still, she couldn’t help but make this request.

It was a bit selfish, but she couldn’t bear the thought of losing him.

If Sun Weiqi had to continue fighting for his future and the safety of their country, then she just wanted him to promise to stay safe so they could have a wonderful future together.

“Okay,” Sun Weiqi’s lips formed a straight line, his emotions churning. In that short moment, he seemed to remember many things, or perhaps nothing at all.

However, his slightly reddened eyes betrayed his true feelings.

…

Back at home, Lin Mengting sprawled out on the sofa, feeling a wave of laziness wash over her.

“Suddenly, I feel a bit lonely. Humans really can’t be isolated for too long.”

…

Her soft murmurs carried a hint of joy from finding a place to belong, mixed with a subtle sense of loneliness and desolation.

…

Back at the C team

Old Li, a long-time friend and comrade, had come to welcome Sun Weiqi back. Seeing the jeep loaded with boxes and bags that almost buried Sun Weiqi’s tall frame, he couldn’t help but look up at the sky.

Yep, the sun still rose from the east.

And he had a perfect night’s sleep without any dreams.

So, this wasn’t his imagination.

“Hey, Sun, are you moving?” Old Li joked, but then his eyes widened in surprise, “Whoa!”

It was almost like a miracle!

“Am I seeing this right? Are those boxes filled with canned food and sausages?”

Even though the army provided meals, the intense training often left the soldiers starving. On rest days, they would stock up on instant noodles, sausages, and snacks.

Even Old Li joined in these shopping trips to haggle and get freebies.

But Sun Weiqi was always the exception.

Yet now?

The man who avoided “junk food” had brought back so much of it?

“Sun, are you feeling okay?”

Sun Weiqi squinted, his cold gaze making Old Li shiver before he casually said, “Help me unload, and you can have some.”

Without waiting for a reply, Sun Weiqi stepped on the gas, speeding past Old Li and kicking up dust.

Coughing from the dust, Old Li wiped his face, muttering to himself. As he replayed the scene in his mind, he realized something was off.

“Something’s up!”

Knowing Sun Weiqi’s usual disdain for junk food, something significant must have changed.

On his way back to the dorm, Old Li shared the news with everyone he met, spreading the word about Sun Weiqi’s unusual behavior with a knowing look.

Don’t think that an army camp full of men doesn’t have gossip.

When it comes to rumors, even ten women can’t outdo one man.

By the time Sun Weiqi parked his jeep near the dorm, news had spread throughout the camp that he had a girlfriend who had packed him a lot of food.

In the army hospital, the beautiful doctors and nurses were heartbroken and angry.

When Sun Weiqi got out of the jeep, he was immediately surrounded by soldiers.

“Captain, let me help!”

“I’m strong, I’ll do it!”

“Move aside! Who’s stronger than me?!”

…

Amidst the jostling and shouting, the soldiers quickly unloaded the jeep and carried the items away.

Those who didn’t get anything stared at Sun Weiqi with envy and jealousy.

Seeing the neat stack of boxes and countless plastic bags in the jeep, they couldn’t help but wonder how long it would take to eat all that.

Maybe they could hope for some leftovers from their captain?