Chapter 148 Parting

Nie Yan and Xie Yao exited the gates together and headed towards the villa where Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others usually trained. When they arrived, Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others were already dressed in neat suits, standing in a row, looking every bit like soldiers.

"Greetings, Instructor Nie, greetings, Sister-in-law!" Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others shouted in unison when they saw Nie Yan, their voices loud and clear.

Nie Yan nodded and said, "At ease. I'm here to send you to the train station today."

Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others replied in unison, though their expressions were somewhat somber.

"Don't be so downcast. Even though you're leaving this time, you can always come back to visit. You're welcome to come anytime. Let's go." Nie Yan said with a hearty laugh. After spending so much time with Wang Duo and the others, he couldn't help but feel a little sentimental about their departure.

Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others glanced behind Nie Yan, looking as if they wanted to say something but hesitated.

"If there's anything you want to say, just say it." Nie Yan scanned them and fixed his gaze on Wang Duo. "Wang Duo, you speak."

"Yes." Wang Duo straightened his body, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Instructor Nie, isn't Assassin Instructor coming?"

Nie Yan's gaze swept across the faces of Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others. These guys had been gnashing their teeth at Assassin just a few days ago, so why were they asking about him now? He suddenly understood something. Assassin's training was indeed very strict, but the bond between soldiers was something ordinary people couldn't comprehend.

"He said he wasn't coming." Nie Yan replied.

"Oh." Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others were visibly disappointed.

"Let's go." Nie Yan said. He understood the disappointment in Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others' hearts.

The group walked outside, preparing to take the subway to the train station. They were somewhat silent along the way. In fact, Assassin had spent more time with them. Assassin was basically the one who trained them during the day, and in the evening, Nie Yan himself had many things to do, so he mainly communicated with them through Assassin.

"Before you left, did Assassin say anything?" Nie Yan asked, looking at Wang Duo.

"Assassin Instructor said that after we leave, we shouldn't say we were his students, so as not to embarrass him," Wang Duo said with some shame.

Hearing Wang Duo's words, Nie Yan laughed. That was just like Assassin's style.

"That's just how Assassin is. Don't mind it." Nie Yan said.

Wang Duo and Lin Yi looked back at the villa. They still hoped that Assassin could come.

The group took the subway for three minutes and arrived at the train station. When they arrived at the train platform, the train was already there, and it would depart in twenty minutes.

Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others stood in a row in front of Nie Yan, very neatly, like they were meeting a leader. However, Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others were clearly much older than Nie Yan, which attracted the attention of nearby passengers.

"Just relax a little," Nie Yan said, waving his hand.

Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others looked at each other blankly and shifted to an at-ease stance.

Xie Yao couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle. Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others were indeed a bit rigid.

Nie Yan smiled wryly and said helplessly, "There are still twenty minutes before departure. I'll call Assassin."

Wang Duo quickly stopped him and said, "Let's just forget it."

"Don't you want to see Assassin?" Nie Yan asked, puzzled.

Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others exchanged glances, all feeling a bit embarrassed. To be honest, they still had some awe towards Assassin in their hearts.

"Then forget it. Get ready to board the train." Nie Yan said, waving his hand. He understood what Wang Duo and the others were feeling at this time. Assassin not coming was quite depressing.

Wang Duo and Lin Yi were about to board the train when they suddenly heard a soft voice saying, "Assassin Instructor is here." They both looked into the distance and saw Assassin slowly walking towards them.

"Didn't you say you weren't coming?" Nie Yan looked at Assassin with a playful expression. He actually saw a different kind of expression on Assassin's face, which was a novelty.

"Greetings, Assassin Instructor." Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others said at attention, their faces filled with joy. They really didn't expect Assassin to come.

"I'm just here to take a look. If you don't get selected in that competition of yours, don't come see me again," Assassin's expression was much milder than usual.

"Yes!" They said loudly, their spirits uplifted.

"Alright, get on the train." Assassin said, waving his hand impatiently.

"Yes!" They straightened their chests and said almost in unison, "Instructor Nie, you've worked hard! Assassin Instructor, you've worked hard!" Then they bowed deeply, bending over ninety degrees, and holding the position for a full ten seconds.

Nie Yan's heart was touched, and his nose felt a little sore. During this period of time, they had unknowingly built a deep friendship. He looked at Assassin beside him. Assassin's lips trembled, wanting to say something, but in the end, he didn't. Nie Yan could understand Assassin's feelings at this time, but Assassin was always used to hiding his emotions beneath a cold exterior.

An indescribable emotion spread through everyone's hearts.

"Go, go, don't dawdle here," Assassin said with a somewhat desolate expression.

Wang Duo and the others nodded silently, and then walked into the train car.

Nie Yan and Assassin watched Wang Duo and the others disappear into the end of the train car. After a moment, the doors closed, the train started, and slowly pulled out of the station.

Looking into the distance, Wang Duo and the others were gathered by the train window, waving vigorously: "Goodbye, Instructor Nie, goodbye, Instructor Assassin..."

The train quickly disappeared over the horizon.

"Those guys." Nie Yan smiled and retracted his gaze, looking at Assassin and asking, "Are you very reluctant to part with them?"

"The further they go, the better. I'm happy to have some peace and quiet," Assassin said with an indifferent expression.

Nie Yan sized up Assassin meaningfully. No matter how much Assassin tried to hide it, his expression had revealed his inner thoughts.

Assassin was a little embarrassed by the look and said with a stiff expression, "I'll go first, I don't want to disturb your alone time." After saying that, he turned and left.

Assassin was an interesting guy, Nie Yan couldn't help but smile. After seeing Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others off, he had also settled one thing in his heart. How far they could go depended on their own good fortune. He believed that after this period of training, they should have made significant progress. He wondered if they could meet the selection standards for the 012 Special Forces Brigade.

After seeing off Wang Duo, Lin Yi, and the others, Nie Yan and Xie Yao went back to school together.

Everything was as peaceful as usual. After finishing a day of classes, Nie Yan and Xie Yao returned to the villa together. In the evening, the two of them entered the game again.