A carefree soldier king in the city

Chapter 765 Brothers Say Goodbye

"I don't think so," Zhou Weihua said with a raised eyebrow and a smile.

"And what do you think?" Chao Bufan retorted indifferently.

“Bu Fan, I feel that Zhao Jiaming really likes you,” Wang Dakeng said.

"I only see her as my younger sister." Chao Bufan quickly changed the subject, saying, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's discuss our next steps!"

Seeing that Chao Bufan had deliberately changed the subject, Wang Dakeng didn't press the matter further. However, everyone fell silent afterward, each with a peculiar expression on their face.

After a long silence, Chao Bufan spoke first: "Big pit, you go first!"

Wang Dakeng smiled bitterly, hesitated for a moment, and then said seriously, "To be honest, knowing you guys is the greatest honor of my life. Having good friends and brothers like you is enough for me!"

"Alright, stop nagging like a woman. This isn't a matter of life and death. Just tell me what you plan to do next," Chao Bufan scolded.

Wang Dakeng smiled slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "I want to go find Kaluyi."

"And then?" Ge Dawei asked.

“Look! I might start a small company. Dawei, what about you? Are you going to be Grandpa Tian’s successor?” Wang Dakeng asked.

Ge Dawei shook his head and said, "No interest! While I still have some savings, I want to continue my inventions. Wang Zi, what about you?"

"I'll go find Zhang Yi first, and then we'll make further plans," Wang Zi said. "Wei Hua, what about you? What are your plans?"

Zhou Weihua said, "Like Dakeng, I might also start a company! What about you? Bufan."

Chao Bufan laughed and said, "Since you all have your own plans, then I'll reluctantly make one too! As for me, I might continue to be unemployed for a few more years before making any plans. After all, I'm still very young and want to enjoy myself for a few more years before making any decisions."

Ge Dawei shook his head and smiled, saying, "It seems your 'lofty ideals' are truly unique!"

"There's nothing I can do." Chao Bufan shrugged and laughed, "Don't you all know what kind of person I am?"

“Everyone has their own ambitions,” Wang Dakeng interjected. “Bufan, if you need anything in the future, or if there’s anything I can help you with, just let me know. You know what kind of person I am.”

Chao Bufan patted Wang Dakeng on the shoulder and smiled.

Before they knew it, dawn had broken, which meant that the five young men performing "Chopin's Nocturne" were about to face the pain of separation.

On the beach, five people stood side by side facing the sea, but at this moment, no one spoke. The atmosphere was noticeably somber and serious. As if they had planned it beforehand, the five of them were reminiscing about the bits and pieces of the past year they had spent together.

After a long silence, Chao Bufan broke the stillness with a laugh, "Alright, everyone cheer up! This isn't a matter of life and death; we'll have plenty of opportunities to meet again in the future."

Wang Dakeng smiled and said, "Bufan is right, we'll meet again in the future. Brothers, I'm taking my leave now, take care!"

"Big Pit, have a safe journey!" Chao Bufan and the other three waved goodbye in unison, none of them wanting the person leaving to see their expression.

Wang Dakeng nodded and smiled, then turned and left without looking back.

"Bufan, Wang Zi, Wei Hua, I should go now. Remember to keep in touch," Ge Dawei said.

"Have a safe trip!" He waved goodbye without looking at Ge Dawei.

"Alright, Dakeng's gone, Dawei's gone, it's time for me to go too," Zhou Weihua said. "Bufan, Wang Zi, take care!"

Take care! Have a safe journey!

“Bufan, let me go first!” Wang Zi said, stepping ahead of Bufan.

Chao Bufan nodded and said, "Wang Zi, Zhang Yi is a good girl, let's go to America and see her!"

Wang Zi smiled and said, "I've already booked my plane ticket online. It's a 12:30 PM flight."

Chao Bufan grunted in agreement and said, "Take care!"

"Extraordinary! Take care!"

One by one, his companions left, and Chao Bufan stood alone on the beach, letting the sea breeze caress his face and the waves crash against him, but nothing could shake the emptiness in his heart.

He stood alone on the beach for a long time when suddenly, the phone in his pocket startled him. He took it out and saw that the number was familiar and even familiar. Without hesitation, he swiped to answer and put it to his ear: "Mom."

"Son, how have you been lately?"

"Mom, I'm fine. How are you and Dad?"

“We’re doing great! Son! When are you coming back? Your dad said he won’t force you to do anything you don’t want to do anymore.”

"Mom, I'd like to wait a while before going home."

"Son! Are you still angry with your parents?"

"Mom, what are you saying? Why would I be angry?"

"Then why haven't you come back for so long?"

"Mom, I'm busy right now! I'll come back as soon as I'm done."

"Son! Take good care of yourself while you're away! If you need more money, just let me know."

"Mom, I will take care of myself. You and Dad should also take care of yourselves at home! As for money, I still have enough on me."

"That's good, son. I'm hanging up now. Call me whenever you miss me."

"I know, Mom, Bay!"

"Bay!"

After hanging up the phone, Chao Bufan was suddenly overwhelmed by a strange and indescribable feeling, and his heart ached.

Parents' hearts are always full of love and worry! He felt he owed his parents so much, and was just considering whether to go back and visit them when his phone rang again. He looked at it and saw it was an unfamiliar number. He hesitated for a moment, then answered, "Hello! Who is this?"

A familiar voice came from the other end of the phone: "Bufan, it's me!"

Chao Bufan frowned slightly: "Jiaming! Is something the matter?"

"Can't I call you if I'm alright?"

"No, no, Jiaming, why did you suddenly decide to call me?"

"I miss you! Is that not allowed?"

Chao Bufan gave a wry smile to himself and said, "Of course."

"That's settled then, Bufan. Are you free tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow? What's wrong?"

"To thank you for saving me, I'd like to treat you to a meal."

Chao Bufan smiled and said, "There's no need for a meal! Saving you was the least I could do."

"Bufan, you must come tomorrow! Otherwise, I'll feel really bad about it."

"Jiaming, you really didn't need to treat me to dinner!"

"It's necessary, Bufan. You must come tomorrow! I'll be waiting for you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the other party hung up the phone.

Chao Bufan shook his head and smiled, putting his phone back in his pocket, then taking it out again. He wondered if he should call Qianqian; it had been months since he'd seen her, and to be honest, he missed her a little. After a moment's hesitation, he found Tang Qianqian's number and dialed it.

The call is being connected...

However, the phone rang for a long time without being answered, so I dialed again, but still no one answered. I wondered, what's going on? Why isn't Qianqian answering my calls? Is she still sleeping?