Wen Ci was going to refuse, but after seeing Xiao Chuan practically drooling and noticing the sincerity of Xu Wen's invitation, she felt it would be impolite to say no.
So, she agreed.
"In that case, thank you..." Wen Ci paused, then asked, "And how should I address you?"
"I'm Xu Wen, Captain of the Second Regiment, Fourth Division of the Beijing Military Region!"
Wen Ci gave a slight nod. "Captain Xu."
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It was the busiest time in the military mess hall. The seating areas for each regiment were pre-assigned, and Xu Wen led Wen Ci and Xiao Chuan to the spot for the Second Regiment.
Xiao Chuan's eyes sparkled as he stared at the sweet and sour pork ribs in his bowl.
"Captain Xu, don't tell me this is her—your unrequited love, the one you keep a picture of in your locket?"
Everyone in the Second Regiment knew Xu Wen kept a woman's photo in a locket. Rumor had it she was a sent-down youth from the countryside who had married the local village chief's son.
