Chapter 32 (1/2)
Super Soldier King Chapter 32: Zhao Tian Hao
“Manslaughter. I accidentally killed a hostage in one of my missions. The military never conducted an investigation and put me on trial for it, but as a sniper, one mistake is equal to a mistake of a lifetime. I could only ask to be discharged.” Fu Jun Sheng’s expression turned darker as he slowly explained.
Ye Qian stared blankly. He didn’t expect Fu Jun Sheng’s position in the Wolf Fang Special Forces to be that of a sniper. In a military’s special forces, having a sniper was a must have. The possession of a sniper could make or break the victory for a conflict or war. A sniper must never make a mistake, not even once. Ye Qian silently nodded and did not say more.
“You? Which division were you in?” Fu Jun Sheng asked.
Ye Qian looked a little distracted, unsure of what to answer. Compared to the regular army his position was that of uncultivated gra.s.s. He smiled faintly and replied, “The army I served was not tied to any country!”
Fu Jun Sheng couldn’t help staring blankly, he looked and Ye Qian, apparently guessing something, but he did not speak any further. He took a deep breath then replied, “After I was discharged I found this job. I went to look for the family of that person I killed. I never expected them to forgive me, but they did. If it weren’t for me their lives wouldn’t be the way it is now.”
“Who did he leave behind?” Ye Qian asked.
“A wife and a son. The son is only six years old, still in kindergarten. It was because of me that she became a widow and that he’s growing up without a father.” Fu Jun Sheng said ashamedly.
Ye Qian wordlessly patted his shoulders, then said, “This wasn’t your fault. You did not miscalculate on purpose right? I really admire her. Since she forgave you, then you should also forgive yourself or else wouldn’t you be failing to live up to her kindness? I think she wouldn’t want you to see you this way, also feeling guilty. Right?”
When speaking about the hostage’s wife and son, Fu Jun Sheng couldn’t help but smile, “She is indeed a very good woman.”
Ye Qian turned to face him, looking as if he had just realized something, but only smiled and did not say more. Fu Jun Sheng had been taking care of this mother and son and must have now grown fond of them. His original feelings of just settling a debt had now become genuine affection.
“This is my place. I live in the fourth floor. Want to come in for a while?” Fu Jun Sheng asked when they arrived at his apartment’s door.
Ye Qian raised his head to look up at the bright light in the room. A woman of about 30 years old was looking out the window with a concerned expression. When her eyes saw Fu Jun Sheng a smile erupted on her face. Could he be that hostage’s wife? Ye Qian wondered.
“There’s no need. You should go in now, she must have been worried about you.” Ye Qian smiled softly as he replied.
Fu Jung Sheng returned the smile and shook his head, “Then I’ll see you tomorrow.”