“The director’s second identity is as the first love of a high-ranking official, for whom she remained unmarried her whole life.”
“…”
“Rumors say this official might hold a military rank, possibly at the division commander level.” Shen Qian had a slight interest in people with military ranks, especially recalling the stern face under the military cap from a photo she had seen, with its sharp jaw and slightly tight lips, which seemed to carry a touch of melancholy.
“This city has a naval base, doesn’t it?” Li Meili chimed in.
“And an air force base,” added Jiang Jie. Shen Qian knew nothing about these, only sitting by and listening. The only gossip she had heard was about a promising flight team in the city, known not just for their flying skills but also for their background, height, and looks, all of whom were over 180 cm tall, single, and considered diamond bachelors.
Shen Qian remembered the team’s name was… “Speaking of the air force base, we must mention the Feilong Squadron,” Li Meili echoed.
Shen Qian agreed silently; that was indeed the name of the team. At the time, she found the name quite rustic, imagining the pilots to be rather unsophisticated.
“Ha, the Feilong Squadron was quite the talk of the town and its vicinity. When they appeared on TV, they captured the hearts of many young girls,” Jiang Jie’s tone rose before softening with a hint of regret. “It’s a pity the team disbanded after their captain was gone.”
Li Meili blinked, “What happened to that handsome captain?”
“You don’t know?” Jiang Jie’s voice rose in surprise, “The captain was Commander You’s precious son. Three years ago, something happened, and he escaped from the base, drove onto the highway, got into an accident, and injured his optic nerve, going blind.”
Li Meili was stunned, “How careless. What a pity.”
“Strangely, his attending physician said it could be treated, but he refused treatment.”
“Ah?” Li Meili was suddenly excited, “Why wouldn’t he treat it if he could?”
Jiang Jie pulled at Li Meili’s sleeve, signaling her not to get too excited, and whispered mysteriously, “Rumor has it that the captain had a beloved girlfriend who died almost a year ago, and he only found out recently.”
This was explosive news. Even Shen Qian got caught up in the gossip, leaning closer to listen to Jiang Jie’s detailed analysis. But Jiang Jie didn’t continue. Li Meili urged, “Why aren’t you continuing?”
“That’s all I know, all from my husband,” Jiang Jie chuckled, “My husband is the head chef at that base.”
“Speaking of which, when I saw their maneuvers on TV, the captain’s aura was truly breathtaking, with the solemnity of a soldier yet the ethereal quality of a refined young man,” Shen Qian commented.
Li Meili burst into laughter, and Jiang Jie covered her mouth, chuckling.
