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On the front lines, Sun Yuqin sat exhausted on the ground, devoid of any elegance befitting a scion of a noble family, only blood and determination marked his presence. He closed his eyes and soon fell into a deep sleep. The others around him did the same, seizing every moment to rest, for they knew not when the Zerg would strike, and they would have to return to the battlefield.
Suddenly, a soldier from the Manuscript approached and gently shook Sun Yuqin awake.
"You better have something important to say," Sun Yuqin grumbled, his temper frayed by the interruption.
The Manuscript soldier shivered under Sun Yuqin's sharp gaze and quickly raised his voice to report, "The Military Headquarters has sent word that Chen Mu Yu will personally come to the front lines for a morale-boosting performance. She will arrive in half an hour."
Sun Yuqin's eyes widened in disbelief as he sprang up from the ground. "You mean Mu Yu is coming?"
His Mu Yu was risking danger to come to the front lines; she must be here for him. Sun Yuqin's chest heaved with pride, joy, and deep affection—an overwhelming mix of emotions flooded his mind and heart. He found himself at a loss for how to react, but the excited voices of the soldiers waking up around him brought him back to reality.
"Chen Mu Yu is coming to perform for us? That's amazing!"
"My goddess, I finally get to see her in person."
"The goddess is singing just for us; even if I die now, I have no regrets."
"Don't talk about dying! After hearing the goddess sing, we should kill more bugs instead."
"Truly worthy of being my goddess; she came to the front lines despite the danger!"
"My goddess..."
These soldiers were all young men, nearly all fans of Chen Mu Yu. Hearing that their idol was risking her safety to visit them filled them with inspiration; their despondent moods vanished as they excitedly discussed their beloved idol.
Sun Yuqin smiled; the goddess of the air was his fiancée, the one he took the most pride in.
"Major General, the general wants you to return to the command center to personally welcome Sister Chen," Manuscript said.
Sun Yuqin wiped his face. "Let's go greet my fiancée!"
Half an hour later, the starship carrying Chen Mu Yu arrived at the planet housing the command center. As the hatch opened, Chen Mu Yu stepped out amidst the cheers of the warriors and immediately spotted her long-missed fiancé. Sun Yuqin looked much more disheveled than before; he hadn't shaved in a while, his combat uniform was dirty, with several tears and stained with blood. Chen Mu Yu's eyes turned red instantly, and disregarding everyone else, she rushed towards Sun Yuqin. He opened his arms and caught her as she flew into him. The two embraced without a care for their surroundings; at that moment, they only had eyes for each other.
"Are you hurt?" Chen Mu Yu's hands moved over Sun Yuqin's body, trying to check where he might be injured.
Sun Yuqin coughed and quickly grabbed her hands to stop her from moving—if she continued, he wouldn't be able to hold back: "I'm fine; the injuries have already been treated."
"Oh." Chen Mu Yu then remembered that in the Interstellar Era, unlike the twenty-first century, people could be treated with a healing device; broken legs or arms could be fixed instantly, making them as good as new.
"Why did you come here?"
"I miss you; I worry about you." Tears fell from Chen Mu Yu's eyes. "Promise me you'll take care of yourself and absolutely cannot die!"
"Okay, I promise you." Sun Yuqin could no longer hold back; lowering his head, he captured Chen Mu Yu's lips with his own, and they kissed passionately without a care in the world.
The sound of whistling and friendly laughter filled the air around them. One voice rang out particularly clearly, laced with mockery: "Do you want us to prepare a bed for you? If you're going to do this on the ground, won't it be uncomfortable?"
Damn it, you’re the one who should be uncomfortable!
That remark doused their rising passion like cold water. Reluctantly, they parted ways. Sun Yuqin glared at the interrupter. Upon seeing who it was, his eyes widened even more. "What are you doing here?"
Hanno smiled slightly. "Han Yongxia, belonging to the First Army, First Division, Major Vanguard Officer. Where else would I be if not on the front lines?"
Sun Yuqin gasped. "You? Major Vanguard Officer? Are you joking?"
Chen Mu Yu tugged at Sun Yuqin's sleeve and said, "Sister Han Yongxia has awakened the Fire of Departure."
"Fire of Departure?" Sun Yuqin was even more surprised. "You were able to awaken the Fire of Departure? Your physical skills have surpassed fourteen? Have you been hiding your talents all this time?"
Hanno chuckled softly. "I was afraid that if I performed too well, your Liu Family wouldn't easily agree to cancel the engagement between you and me."
"..." Sun Yuqin replied, "You really have a thick skin."
Chen Mu Yu, however, felt a tightening in her palm. In the past, she had relied on her experiences from two lifetimes to thrive in the entertainment industry and become an idol for all Interstellar Year youth. She had felt proud and looked down on other women, especially Sun Yuqin, the fiancée, because she considered herself a winner while Han Yongxia was a loser. Now it seemed like a joke; Han Yongxia didn't even like Sun Yuqin, and Han Yongxia's excellence was something she could not compare to. Although Han Yongxia couldn't sing or act, her powerful abilities and success in awakening the Fire of Departure made her an idol among all interstellar people. In the face of such strength, everything else was meaningless. She was afraid—afraid that Sun Yuqin would abandon her for Han Yongxia due to Han Yongxia's superiority.
Sensing her unease, Sun Yuqin patted Chen Mu Yu's hand gently and smiled at her with deep affection. "The only person I love is you!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Mu Yu felt reassured and smiled happily at Sun Yuqin.
Three hours later, Chen Mu Yu's performance would take place under simple conditions. The stage was hastily constructed by the soldiers, and the lighting came from mecha projections. Thankfully, the Zerg did not launch an attack at this time. All the soldiers gathered near the stage to listen to Chen Mu Yu's performance.
"This is a clear morning, with dove calls accompanying the wake-up signal, but this world is not at peace; even in times of peace, there are turbulent clouds. Look at the direction where the military flags flutter; advancing are the armored vehicles and mechas, with our names flying above. Young soldiers yearn to establish their merits. Are you ready, soldier brothers? When that moment truly arrives, rest assured, motherland; rest assured, loved ones; for victory, I will bravely move forward..."
This song sounded somewhat familiar to Hanno; it seemed like something she had heard before. The soldiers' emotions surged with excitement from such a passionate song as they sang along with Chen Mu Yu. The melody echoed across the entire planet, channeling positive energy that swept away their despair and shadows within their hearts; they regained their courage and hope.
"Outside this world, there is still a force of life burning bright; beyond this land lies a shining star in silence. We stand on the golden horizon calling out; this time there is a light for us that continues to shine so brightly."
……
In silence, we departed for the sake of what was wasted. A warrior stood amidst a storm that had raged for a thousand years. Our past lives still shone brightly, revealing starlight. Our glory was etched in the strength of steel. The winter rain would fall, and the courage and decay around us were like endless grains of sand in time, never to be forgotten. We all stood in silence, leaving for the sake of what was wasted, crying out for freedom one last time.
……
This song, "Wings of Freedom," is the theme from "StarCraft." Hanno has played "StarCraft," a fantastic real-time strategy game. Not only her, but Elder Brother Li also enjoys this game. The two of them once participated in an electronic competition together and, under Elder Brother Li's command, made it into the national top ten.
Hanno began to sing along with Chen Mu Yu's voice. It must be said that in terms of entertainment performance, Chen Mu Yu is exceptionally talented. With a wide vocal range and a clear, magnetic voice, she can perfectly control high, middle, and low registers. Moreover, having witnessed the scenes of war on television, Chen Mu Yu was deeply moved; her rendition of the song was more emotional than the original singer's. Those who listened were touched by her singing.
"Isn't it beautiful?" A voice asked beside Hanno. She turned her head slightly to see Sun Yuqin with a proud expression on her face.
Hanno nodded. "It is indeed remarkable. In the realm of entertainment and art, no one can match Chen Mu Yu."
"You actually have something nice to say about Mu Yu?" Sun Yuqin was surprised.
Hanno shot Sun Yuqin a glance. "I have no conflict with Chen Mu Yu; why wouldn't I speak well of her? Don't think too highly of yourself!"
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