The Daughter of My Mentor

Gu Zi shifted in her seat, eager to hear the full story. Her face was serious as she said, "I'm not a fool. Speak clearly and don't try to hide anything from me."

Despite her stern demeanor, a blush crept onto her cheeks, lending her an adorable look.

Su Shen nodded, slowly beginning his tale. "Hu Jie is the daughter of a mentor I had during my time in the military. Several of my superiors, including Mrs. Zhou, attempted to match us together. Hu Jie's father was a benefactor to me. Unfortunately, he sacrificed himself during a mission to buy time for the rest of the troops. His dying wish was for me to marry Hu Jie."

Hu Jie was the only child in her family and had grown up pampered in a military compound.

She and her mother followed her father's military life, and thus, Su Shen came to know her.