As soon as they entered the base, team members in the yard, busy with various training exercises, quickly gathered around them, their faces filled with concern. “Captain Liu, are you alright?” one of them asked.
Liu Junyi blushed, looking slightly downward, but Ye Fei stepped in with a reassuring smile. “Nothing serious. We encountered a powerful opponent. My aunt exerted a bit too much of her internal energy, so I’m helping her to her room to rest.”
The team members instantly parted to let them through, deeply moved by Liu Junyi’s bravery. Her slight blush they mistook for embarrassment over her injury, only intensifying their respect and admiration for her.
Once Ye Fei had helped her inside, he closed the door, guided her to the sofa, and noticed a hint of sadness in her expression. Concerned, he gently asked, “What’s wrong? Are you uncomfortable?”