Seeing Xu Feng and Lu Fei walking side by side, Liu Yu smiled openly, greeted them, and left.
Noticing Xu Feng's awkward expression, Lu Fei asked with a smile, "I used to think you liked her."
Xu Feng gave an awkward laugh. "You're joking. With someone like me, I never expected to find a partner."
Lu Fei smiled behind her lips and said nothing. The two tacitly moved on from the subject of Liu Yu.
"By the way, I might be transferred for work in six months. I may have to go to Base No. 9 in District C19."
Hearing Lu Fei's words, Xu Feng froze slightly, a trace of disappointment stirring in his heart.
A work transfer?
It seemed they were destined to miss their chance after all.
But he still said, "Really? I heard Base No. 9 in District C19 is bigger and more prosperous, and several Martial Universities are stationed there together.
"The prospects must be much better than in this remote place. It's a good thing."
Lu Fei glanced at Xu Feng. "But nothing's settled yet, so it's hard to say."
Xu Feng forced a smile. "I'll see you off when the time comes."
"You..." Lu Fei hesitated, but in the end, she said nothing.
The atmosphere immediately grew awkward.
The two of them walked all the way to the base entrance.
Xu Feng waved, putting on a carefree smile. "I'm off. Tell Xiao Dan when you see her that the house will be finished soon."
"Mm. See you tomorrow." Lu Fei waved and turned to leave.
Only after Lu Fei had gone some distance did Xu Feng take a deep breath, then slowly let it out.
He gave a wry smile. "I guess we just weren't meant to be. If that's fate, there's no point