"Song Ning! I... I came to say goodbye!"
Song Ning had been coming to the hospital every day and had almost forgotten that Lu Changqing was still there.
Now, dressed in a brand-new military uniform and cap, he stood outside the door looking every inch a dashing young soldier.
Counting the days, he really had been hospitalized for quite some time.
"How's your recovery? Have you been cleared for discharge?"
"Yes! I'm fully recovered! I'm heading back to Rong City!"
"Back to Rong City? Are you... allowed to go back?"
Song Ning wanted to ask whether Gu Zheng would approve.
But it wasn't her place to ask that question.
To her surprise, Lu Changqing gave a reserved smile.
"Song Ning! I'm going back to Rong City to hand over my duties! I... I wanted to share the news with you! My dream is finally about to come true!"
"Your dream? You mean..."
Lu Changqing lowered his voice, barely concealing his excitement.
"Remember Unit 331, the one I told you about? I earned some merit this time, and I'd already applied to join Unit 331! The higher-ups have approved it! Once I finish handing over my work in Rong City, I'll be coming back to Capital City!"
Song Ning looked at Lu Changqing and asked in puzzlement,
"Lu Changqing! Why do you want to join Unit 331?"
Lu Changqing smiled. "I never considered it before. But while carrying out that mission with Doctor Song, I gradually learned about the unit! The more I learned, the more I wanted to join! Eventually, it became something I couldn't let go of! Now that the mission is over, I can pursue my dream without any distractions!"
Song Ning thought for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Lu Changqing! When you came to Capital City for