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"Firefly, do you really think my expression is that lame?" It had been an hour since Chuyang and Firefly met, and they were now in Seaside Park, located in the Puhua District of Rongcheng.
Since Firefly decided to give Chuyang a chance to catch a ship, she had to stay in Rongcheng. However, the Squirrel Circus she worked for was leaving Rongcheng the next day, so they were going to resign from the Circus.
Holding Firefly's small hand as they walked along the pebble-paved path in the park, they were flanked by rows of lush pine trees. Occasionally, mischievous children holding balloons would run past them, causing their parents to shout in exasperation behind them. A sweet young couple hid behind the pine trees, kissing and embracing each other without a care in the world, showing off their affection. There were also artsy young people sitting on benches by the path, deeply engrossed in their books, seemingly oblivious to the surrounding noise. In that moment, surrounded by such an environment and feeling the delicate hand tightly held in his right hand, Chuyang felt an immense sense of stability and calmness.
As they walked along, Ling Yi and Firefly naturally attracted countless gazes from passersby. There was no way around it; Chuyang's white Admiral uniform was simply too eye-catching. Even though this was Asia's largest military stronghold and home to the largest Naval Academy in Asia, the number of Admirals was still relatively rare compared to Rongcheng's millions of residents. Moreover, Firefly, who was lively and bouncing along while holding Chuyang's hand, also drew quite a bit of attention.
Compared to human women, Fleet Girls undoubtedly enjoyed a multitude of blessings from above. The mature beauty of Aircraft Carriers and Battleships contrasted with the youthful charm of Heavy Cruisers, while Destroyers resembled adorable little girls—delicate and lively like porcelain dolls. This appeal was irresistible to grandparents, parents, and even young couples in love; everyone wanted to take such a cute little girl home to raise.
"Brother Chuyang, your expression really is lame." Kicking a small pebble aside, Firefly spun around to face Chuyang while walking backward. "Even I think your gaze is too intense; what about those older sisters? No wonder you can't catch a ship."
"Is that really true?" Chuyang scratched his head in confusion. He had practiced countless times in front of a mirror to present his best side to impress Fleet Girls. Initially confident, he suddenly began to doubt himself after hearing Firefly's words. Was his gaze really too blatant?
"Pfft, silly Brother Chuyang! I'm just kidding you. Haha, come chase me!" Unable to hold back her laughter, Firefly turned around and skipped ahead with her melodious laughter ringing out.
"Little Kiddo, you tricked me." Realizing he had been fooled by this clever little Loli, Chuyang shook his head with a smile and chased after her. "Firefly, don't run! Wait until I catch you; just see how I deal with you."
As for Firefly saying he was too eager to succeed at catching a ship on their first meeting with Fleet Girls, Chuyang insisted he wouldn't take the blame for that. He knew that catching a ship wasn't something that could happen overnight; it wasn't like the legendary love at first sight—it was too mythical for him to ever consider. However, building relationships with Fleet Girls required opportunities as well. Unfortunately... over the past two years or so, he had encountered countless Fleet Girls of all kinds. Most had clearly rejected him upon their first meeting, while the few who didn't explicitly refuse remained indifferent to his advances. So it wasn't that Chuyang wasn't trying; it was simply that they never gave him a chance.
Joyful laughter echoed along the shaded path, occasionally mixed with Chuyang's feigned exasperated shouts. The atmosphere between the two seemed infectious; every visitor in the park couldn't help but smile at their cheerful interaction.
"Don't run away, I've finally caught you." Ling Yi quickly caught up with the Firefly, only to notice a hint of melancholy on the little girl's face.
"What's wrong?"
"Brother Chu Yang, let's take a photo!" Firefly tugged at Chu Yang's sleeve, her face filled with anticipation as she pointed to a Photo Booth not far ahead under a Rockery.
According to the historical timeline, although this world's timeline was only three years behind the Earth where Chu Yang once lived, its technological level was equivalent to that of another world during the Republican Era. Therefore, things like smartphones and digital cameras naturally did not exist. If people wanted to take photos, they could only go to a Photo Booth. Of course, in such a crowded park, some Photo Booths would set up stalls in beautiful locations during holidays to attract tourists.
"Okay."
"Thank you, Brother Chu Yang." Suddenly, an incredibly bright smile blossomed on Firefly's small face.
"Wait, Firefly, can you tell me what you've been through before?" Chu Yang pulled Firefly back just as she was about to head towards the Photo Booth.
Although the little girl was hiding it well, Chu Yang still sensed a trace of loneliness and melancholy in her eyes.
"It's nothing, Brother Chu Yang. Let's go take the photo!" Firefly seemed to avoid Chu Yang's sincere gaze, turning her head away and walking ahead towards the Photo Booth.
"What a shy little girl." Since Firefly was unwilling to speak, Chu Yang decided not to press further. Perhaps one day when he truly became the Admiral for the little girl, she would open up to him.
In reality, Firefly was just reminiscing about everyone from the Naval Base. It had been four years; her memories had become extremely vague. She couldn't even recall the appearance of her beloved Princess of Wales. If they had taken a group photo back then, she wouldn't feel ashamed and sorrowful for desperately trying to remember everyone's faces from the Naval Base but still failing.
Unfortunately, in that vast Naval Base, aside from the picture frame on the Admiral's desk, there were no other photos anywhere else in the entire Naval Base.
"Dammit, dammit..." In her heart, the Firefly cursed that former Admiral to no end. From the initial establishment of the Naval Base to its eventual disappearance, two whole years had passed, yet that Bastard Admiral never once thought to organize everyone for a group photo. Every order sent through the telegraph was related to combat.
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