Gu Shaojun was born into a military family and had loved the army since he was a boy. The sacred, arduous duty of protecting his home and country was both challenging and adventurous—an irresistible calling for any passionate young man. He had always been proud to be a capable and courageous soldier. But now, for the first time ever, a sliver of doubt shook his conviction in his chosen profession. 'Do I really want to be a soldier for my entire life?'
'His little girl was so wonderful and loved him so much. He couldn't bear to make her suffer the pain of separation and the ache of longing.'
'But her face, her smile, her very scent were already woven into his flesh and blood. He loved her more than life itself and could no longer imagine a world without her.'
'And because he loved her, he didn't want her to be miserable, lonely, or sad.'
