?71: Section 71 I’ve grown up and recognize the way 71: Section 71 I’ve grown up and recognize the way Shen Yue looked a little stunned as well.

    He had always seen a weak woman with red eyes, full of love for her daughter, who could not help but sense some trouble between Jin Xin and Cui Xin’ai, but he clearly had never thought that Cui Xin’ai was such a woman!

    His gaze fell, but Shen Yue did not look at the pistol, but at Cui Xin’ai’s hands.

    They were well-manicured hands, delicate and slender, seemingly untouched by hard work.

    None the wiser for it, Shen Yue was misled.

    But the fluent way that woman introduced and handled the gun made Shen Yue deeply realize that without years of training, Cui Xin’ai would not have performed so proficiently.

    If there was talk that Cui Xin’ai had been on the battlefield before, Shen Yue would believe it.

    But that must have been quite some time ago.

    Years can erase many traces, but it’s hard to erase scars that left them.

    A thought crossed Shen Yue’s mind.

    He slowly took the pistol and joked, “I don’t even know if I’ve ever touched a gun.”

    The moment he held the gun in his hand, he naturally examined it, loaded it, ensured that the safety was on, and made a slight aiming action, only then slowly lowered the pistol.

    In his memory, he had never used a gun, but the moment he lowered the barrel, he knew he had most definitely used a gun before. Sёarch* The N?vel(F)ire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    His actions were natural, indicating muscle memory!

    Building muscle memory requires lots of repetition, a fact he knew all too well.

    “It looks like I’ve used a gun before.” Shen Yue gave Jin Xin an apologetic smile.

    “It seems your deduction is close to the truth.” Jin Xin once told him he might be an amnesiac special agent.

    “Your actions only prove that you’ve used a gun, we can’t determine the full extent as of yet.” Jin Xin cautiously replied, glancing at Cui Xin’ai.

    Cui Xin’ai understood what Jin Xin meant, “Not only has Advisor Shen used a gun before, but he seems quite proficient with it.

    He even had a subconscious habit of dodging to the side while aiming.”

    “What does this imply?” Hai Mingzhu didn’t understand.

    Cui Xin’ai looked at Hai Mingzhu, “Real combat not only requires aiming and shooting at the enemy, but it’s also about avoiding becoming someone else’s target, therefore defensive habits are also important.

    These things are taught on the shooting range, but only through actual combat will one truly master them.”

    Hai Mingzhu finally understood and looked at Shen Yue admiringly, “Advisor Shen, have you been to war?

    Were you part of the peacekeeping force before?”

    Shen Yue didn’t respond.

    Cui Xin’ai handed a gun to Hai Mingzhu, “This is more suited for ladies to carry.”

    Hai Mingzhu, seeing that Cui Xin’ai had also selected one for her, hastily waved her hands, “I can’t use this, I definitely can’t.

    I’m afraid I’ll end up shooting myself.”

    Cui Xin’ai glanced at Jin Xin, and Jin Xin said indifferently, “Leave one for her.

    She’s with us, sooner or later she’ll need it.”

    Cui Xin’ai handed the gun to Jin Xin, who immediately tossed it to Shen Yue, “Teach her how to use it.

    It won’t hurt to learn some more skills.”

    Hearing this, Hai Mingzhu didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

    Shen Yue said, “Alright.” He skillfully caught the pistol and gestured for Hai Mingzhu to leave the study, then he closed the study door.

    As Cui Xin’ai watched the door close, she suddenly said, “Young master, Shen Yue is a very good helper.”

    “Don’t call me that, call me President Jin.” Jin Xin corrected her.

    Cui Xin’ai gave a bitter smile, as if reminiscing a distant past, “I’ve actually been waiting all this time.” She slowly turned her head to look at Jin Xin, “I made a promise to your parents that one day, I would bring you back.”

    Jin Xin fell silent.

    “But all I can do is ask for your help now.” Cui Xin’ai said hesitantly, “I didn’t want to trouble you, but I’m unfamiliar with Australia.

    I don’t even know if I can still handle a gun.

    Over here, I find it hard to trust anyone, even Li Jixian.

    I’m sorry… I shouldn’t have…” As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.

    “I told you something a long time ago.” Jin Xin suddenly said, “but you may have forgotten.”

    Cui Xin’ai looked at Jin Xin, a little bewildered.

    Jin Xin’s face was serious as he said it, word by word, “My business is my own, and yours is yours!

    Ever since you risked your life to get me out, you have owed me nothing.

    You don’t owe the Jin family anything.”

    “But…” Cui Xin’ai wanted to say something but stopped midway.

    “There are no ‘buts’.” Jin Xin interrupted, “You lent us the guns.

    We’re only going to use them here.

    Once Li Yawei’s matter is resolved, you won’t owe me anything, nor will I owe you.

    Let’s not get involved with each other too much.” Jin Xin grabbed a large-caliber pistol, walked over to the study’s entrance, and without turning around, he said, “I’ve grown up, I’ve got legs, and I know the way back.

    I don’t need anyone to guide me.”

    Having said that, he walked out through the door.

    Cui Xin’ai watched Jin Xin’s retreating figure, and her tears finally fell.

    After she returned the bookshelf to its original place, it seemed like she had used all her strength.

    Slowly crouching down, Cui Xin’ai buried her head in her hands, her shoulders trembling slightly.

    After Jin Xin left the study, he glanced towards the entrance.

    Shen Yue was over there, teaching Hai Mingzhu some basic knowledge and safety precautions for using a gun.

    Hai Mingzhu claimed not to want to use a gun, but under Shen Yue’s instruction, she appeared very excited, asking him for more details.

    Shen Yue was patiently explaining in a low voice.

    “What a fortunate couple…”

    From Jin Xin’s point of view, the interaction between the two was cozy and natural, verging on a couple’s intimacy, “He should also find a woman for himself, otherwise always daydreaming like this will ruin his mind.”

    Mumbling to himself, Jin Xin shook his head and walked away.

    As he was leaving, he didn’t notice Shen Yue looking at his retreating figure, his expression tinged with worry.

    **

    When it was bright, although there were curtains, Hai Mingzhu could still feel the sunlight shining through.

    She slowly opened her eyes.

    Where am I?

    What’s going on?

    What happened?

    A series of questions echoed in her mind, causing her to jump up and realize she was still on the couch in the first-floor living room of the duplex, the couch where Li Yawei used to sleep, which was filled with the pungent smell of alcohol.

    Jin Xin stood on the balcony, and Shen Yue was sitting across from her, seemingly lost in thought.

    Was he looking at me just now?

    Such a strange thought flashed through Hai Mingzhu’s mind when she suddenly heard a frantic knock on the door!