"Gu Ya!" Ye Ying's voice cut through the waves and the blue sky, reaching Gu Ya's ears.
Gu Ya smiled faintly, his tense nerves immediately relaxing.
It was truly Ye Ying, she had arrived.
Just like that dream,
Ye Ying had kept her word, she had truly scaled the insurmountable wall,
And finally found Gu Ya.
Ye Ying crashed heavily into You Yin's embrace,
The armor outside the cockpit connected, the hatch opened,
The two embraced tightly, facing the sea breeze.
"I knew you'd come back for me!" Ye Ying tilted her cute little red face, smiling sweetly.
Gu Ya had never seen her smile so happily,
She seemed unlike her usual cold and calm self,
Gu Ya gently touched his forehead to Ye Ying's, and said softly, "Silly girl, even if you ran to the ends of the earth, I would still find you."
"Look at you, you haven't eaten in two days, you've gotten so thin," Ye Ying held Gu Ya's back tightly, burying her head in his chest, and said in a low voice.
"Hmph hmph~" Gu Ya bent down smoothly, cupping Ye Ying's delicate and smooth little behind, as if holding a large doll, and gently lifted her.
"You say that about me, but you're the same. You need to eat more from now on."
"A little is enough to feel full, any more and I'll get a stomach ache," Ye Ying offered no resistance, sitting on Gu Ya's arm, hugging his neck, and said softly and coquettishly.
"You're still saying that~ Who ate all the food I made and sat on the sofa rubbing their round little belly? Haha!"
Gu Ya laughed heartily, hugging Ye Ying and spinning her around.
"Ah! It's so dangerous, put me down!" Ye Ying exclaimed in fright while laughing.
"No, I won't! From now on, I'll always hold you!"
"I haven't agreed to you yet! You, you, you're not allowed to say such things!"
"Agree to me today!"
"Dream on! You haven't avenged me yet!"
...
In the vast hangar of the Tenth Unit, all the mechanics' gazes converged on one spot,
On their faces, there was only one expression: shock!
The inconspicuous appearance of the Azure Phantom, coupled with its exquisitely designed armor, greatly piqued the curiosity of the mechanics.
They surrounded it, taking pictures, making notes, busy and happy, some even starting to study it hands-on.
Even Lan Jing, who was accustomed to observing from the sidelines, was now incredibly envious.
Gu Ya and Ye Ying sat close together on the sofa, immersed in their own world.
"Why did you leave without telling me?" Gu Ya didn't blame Ye Ying; his tone was filled with curiosity.
Ye Ying sighed softly and said in a low voice, "I was groggy from sleep. When my comrades arrived and said there was a secret mission, I panicked and went with them."
"It's all my fault, at the critical moment, I didn't think of you..."
Gu Ya said, "Don't blame yourself. Even if you hadn't said anything, I could have guessed."
Ye Ying lowered her head, shyness making her voice very quiet, "I was really afraid I would never see you again..."
Gu Ya smiled slightly and tapped her little nose with his index finger, "Don't say such things. With me here, I will definitely find you."
"By the way, I got five paintings from a camp in southern Yadaya, you left them behind," Gu Ya said seriously.
Ye Ying blinked her eyes, looking to the lower left, and after a pause, said, "Mm, yes."
"Why did you leave there?" Gu Ya asked.
Ye Ying lowered her eyes, seeming reluctant to recall that time.
Gu Ya said, "Alright, even if you don't say it, I can guess. The meat they ate was problematic, wasn't it?"
Ye Ying nodded gently.
"Salute!!!" A high-pitched voice suddenly came from a distance.
Gu Ya and Ye Ying were drawn by the sound, and they looked up.
Two camouflage-colored hovercars flew into the hangar.
After the cars stopped steadily, a group of people in gray-blue military uniforms alighted.
They talked loudly by the cars for a while, and a mechanic who followed pointed at Gu Ya and Ye Ying.
Four people who looked like guards ran quickly towards Gu Ya.
Those behind them followed suit.
The four guards reached Gu Ya's side, flanking him, standing at attention. One of them shouted loudly:
"The War Zone Commander has arrived! To see the hero in person!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a short but spirited middle-aged man walked up quickly from behind.
He was followed by more than a dozen people.
Even from several meters away, this man extended his right hand.
Gu Ya slowly stood up and hesitated before shaking his hand.
His hand was large, warm, and rough; he must have been an experienced mecha pilot.
"I am Xintian Cheng, Commander of the Ninth Army, Louhai War Zone, in the Yonggu Zhi Lan War Zone," the man said excitedly, looking at Gu Ya with a relieved smile.
He scanned Gu Ya from head to toe with an admiring gaze.
"Ah, young hero, what remarkable spirit! You vanquished the black mechas and repelled the Black Star's vanguard general! And all single-handedly! Unforeseen!"
"How can Xian Xia have such a divine person!"
"I can't wait to recruit you into my command, hahaha!"
Gu Ya didn't feel happy upon hearing his words. It was true that he had killed Xu Jie, but Hong Lian·Zhi Wu was not dead. The two black mechas that saved her were both stronger than Gu Ya.
Within Black Star, there were still powerhouses!
Gu Ya's path forward was still long!
Everyone waited for Gu Ya's reaction.
Gu Ya nodded, took Ye Ying's hand, and to everyone's surprise, said, "Commander, can you return Ye Ying to me!"
This answer surprised everyone.
Even Ye Ying was slightly taken aback, her face instantly turned red, and she looked at Gu Ya in disbelief.
Xintian Cheng, who commanded tens of thousands of soldiers and thousands of mechas, paused slightly, lowered his head, and smiled, "Young man, I admire your courage!"
"But the Black Star army is about to invade, and Xian Xia is short of personnel."
"Every enlisted soldier must go to the battlefield to defend our homeland."
"This is the sacred duty of a soldier."
Xintian Cheng watched Gu Ya's expression and continued, "Young man, did you enlist in the battle just to pursue her?"
Gu Ya said without reservation, "The black mecha pilot Xu Jie, a beast that I should have killed, has reappeared on the battlefield, and I must eliminate him."
"After that, I enlisted to protect Ye Ying."
Xintian Cheng laughed heartily and said, "Protecting one's beloved is a matter of course. I also hope to see your growth. Love, too, has great love and small love."
Gu Ya instantly understood his words, looked at Ye Ying, nodded reluctantly, and said, "Commander, please keep my true identity a secret."
Xintian Cheng patted Gu Ya's shoulder and smiled, "Of course! Also, I have a special approval: Ye Ying, you are granted three days of leave!"
"Cherish the time you have together."
Xintian Cheng looked at Gu Ya with admiring eyes again, nodded, and turned to leave.
"Salute!!!"
The two hovercars silently ascended and flew out of the hangar.
Ye Ying let out a soft sigh, tugged at Gu Ya's sleeve, and said, "Why did you suddenly say such shy things..."
Gu Ya turned around, placed his hands lightly on Ye Ying's shoulders, and smiled, "Don't worry about that. Come on, let's go home!"
Ye Ying looked at Gu Ya, the words "go home" echoed in her mind.
Her eyes trembled slightly, tears welled up in her eyes, she pursed her lips, smiled, and nodded heavily.
Gu Ya gently took Ye Ying's hand, wiped away her tears, and said tenderly, "From now on, don't cry in front of me!"
"I never cried even through the greatest hardships before. It's all your fault..."
"Alright, alright, it's my fault, my fault, okay, little crybaby, quickly wipe your tears..."
...
The roar of the mecha motorcycle subsided. Gu Ya carried Ye Ying down from the vehicle and shouted loudly, "Youyou! Look who's back!"
Youyou excitedly rushed out of the house. The moment he saw Ye Ying, his eyes widened instantly, and he plunged into Ye Ying's arms.
"Sister Ye Ying! You're finally back, I missed you so much!!"
Ye Ying picked Youyou up directly, smiled, and said, "I'll hold you tonight."
"Hehe, then let Ye Ying 1 sleep with brother!" Youyou stuck out his little tongue and said mischievously.
Ye Ying asked in surprise, "Ye Ying 1?"
"Don't talk nonsense!!!" Gu Ya shouted sternly.
Youyou laughed loudly and said, "It's a synthetic human that brother specifically created in Sister Ye Ying's likeness! Sister Ye Ying, when you were away, brother held the synthetic human and slept every day!"
"Hey, hey, hey! If you're going to lie, at least make it believable!" Gu Ya laughed, raising his fist, preparing to hit Youyou.
Youyou dodged into Ye Ying's arms and said, "Haha, dare to do it, but not to admit it! Shame, shame!"
Ye Ying giggled continuously.
"Are we having a dinner party tonight?" Youyou asked excitedly.
Gu Ya let out a long sigh. Ye Ying could only stay for three days, and he wanted to spend time alone with her.
"No need."
"Okay!" Youyou broke free from Ye Ying's embrace, rushed into the house, and shouted as he ran, "I'll notify them right away! Dinner tonight!! Hahaha!!!"
"Youyou!!!" Gu Ya angrily rushed after him.
Ye Ying covered her mouth and smiled, following them into the house.