#128 - Chapter 128 Shanks Wants to Be the Matchmaker

The harbor's waters rippled in the gentle breeze, shimmering with soft sunlight.

"Phew, done."

"Finally, I can rest for a bit."

"That guy Jin An actually left all the chores to me and went off to relax..."

Tian Yue Shi, dressed in smart military attire, walked out of the office building in the distance, her debriefing successfully concluded.

"I still have to find him at the port, just enough time to take a break..."

Tian Yue Shi walked towards the pier with steady and light steps.

"......"

Arriving at the port, the scene before her slightly surprised her.

She had expected to see Jin An sitting by the sea, enjoying the sun.

But unexpectedly, Jin An was already surrounded by several people.

The laughter and cheers swirling among them made Tian Yue Shi feel a warmth she hadn't felt in a long time.

Curiosity drove her to continue walking forward.

Tian Yue Shi quickened her pace, stepping towards this cheerful little group.

As she approached step by step, the smiling faces of the people in the group became clearer.

She noticed the familiar and kind smiles on their faces, accompanied by teasing and jokes aimed at Jin An.

Her steps were light, and as she walked, she gently adjusted her clothes, maintaining the demeanor expected of a soldier.

And in her heart, she was filled with anticipation and a little bit of uneasy excitement about what this gathering was about.

Her gaze involuntarily fell on the small figure with fiery red hair in Jin An's arms, who was giving Jin An a playful smile with an innocent expression.

As Tian Yue Shi's footsteps drew closer, she gradually heard a child's mischievous words, enough to lighten any serious conversation.

"Big brother, you're not getting any younger,"

Little Shanks's voice was crisp and full of jest,

"When are you going to let me meet my sister-in-law?"

His little eyes twinkled with anticipation, as if he already foresaw something interesting about to unfold.

Jin An's face broke into a doting smile upon hearing this.

Then, his palm lightly landed on Shanks's tender little bottom, accompanied by a loud smack.

"At such a young age, all you care about are these things,"

He replied with a smile, but a few black lines couldn't help but appear on his forehead.

"I'm not in a hurry, why are you?" Jin An continued.

Women would only affect the speed of his sword.

Besides, these things are natural. When fate arrives, no one needs to urge you, and you can be with the person you like.

Shanks jumped out of Jin An's arms.

He let out a "hehe" laugh, not surprised by Jin An's reaction; the other party was just an ultimate, invincible, dense guy.

He then winked playfully, with a look of waiting for a good show to begin.

Tian Yue Shi stood there, her fair hands tightly hugging her arms, her eyes inadvertently revealing a trace of fragility.

She heard Jin An and Shanks's conversation echoing in her ears.

Every word and sentence was like the tide of the sea, constantly rushing towards her, but also ruthlessly washing away the expectations in her heart.

She had thought that Jin An might notice something.

Hoping that the other party could understand the tenderness in her eyes, could feel the depth in her words.

However, based on this conversation, all her efforts were in vain; Jin An was completely uninterested in her.

Her gaze wandered slightly, her mood quietly sinking in the midst of the joyful conversation.

She smiled, but the smile didn't reach her eyes, and it carried a hint of bitterness.

It seemed like self-deprecation, and it also seemed like silent acceptance.

Gently, her eyes lowered, her long eyelashes fluttering like feather fans, and she truly realized that her heart was filled with a subtle sense of loss.

She had thought that in this gentle harbor.

On this special day, she could paint a bright landscape painting with Jin An.

But reality is like a ship sailing against the wind.

There are always things, the wrong wind, that can't reach the sails.

She sighed slightly, and the emotions in her heart slowly receded like the tide, leaving behind deep helplessness and a loneliness that was hard to express.

In that instant, Tian Yue Shi tried her best to hide her emotions, and tried to maintain an elegant smile on her face, but it was destined to be in vain.

"......"

Jin An stood in the middle of the crowd, when his eyes suddenly flashed and he saw Tian Yue Shi's figure in the distance.

A bright smile appeared on his face, and he quickly waved his arms, making a warm greeting gesture.

"Over here!"

He called out softly, his voice full of vitality.

Tian Yue Shi's pretty face stiffened, 'This guy, why is he shouting so loudly?'

But at the same time, her mood improved slightly.

She walked towards Jin An with light steps.

The people beside Jin An turned their heads to look in the direction of his movements.

They saw the emerald green hair that was approaching from afar, shimmering with a faint brilliance in the sunlight, as clear and moving as jade.

Tian Yue Shi walked as if dancing lightly, her gait elegant and steady, she was so attractive to everyone's attention, and everyone was moved by her calm temperament.

Shanks widened his eyes and exclaimed:

"Such a beautiful sister!"

His voice was full of admiration.

He turned to Jin An with curiosity, his eyes sparkling, as if he had discovered a new continent.

"Big brother, is this not sister-in-law, right?"

"What happened to the trust between people?"

"Such a big thing, and you didn't even tell us!"

His words were still filled with some amazement; the beauty in front of him, like a figure walking out of a painting, was one of the most beautiful women he had ever seen in these years.

Upon hearing this, Jin An smiled lightly and slapped Shanks on the head.

Shanks immediately covered the top of his head, looking aggrieved.

"Big brother, why did you suddenly hit my head?"

His voice revealed a bit of grievance, and his eyes blinked, carrying a hint of cunning.

Then, he saw his eyes turn, and his expression suddenly became slightly sharp, as if he had captured some major secret, and he revealed a mischievous expression:

"Could it be... there's some epic story between you and this sister?"

His words were full of excitement to explore the truth.

To be honest, he was quite looking forward to his big brother finding a partner sooner, otherwise he wouldn't have urged him.

Tian Yue Shi had just walked to their side, and the childish and imaginative words immediately pulled her into this small circle.

Hearing Shanks say this, her cheeks instantly flushed with a faint blush, like peach blossoms caressed by the spring breeze, both shy and beautiful.

However, she did not refute or appear embarrassed.

Instead, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly, and she couldn't help but feel secretly delighted in her heart.

Her heartbeat seemed to accelerate a bit, and that secret joy was hidden in her heart.

In this brilliant sunlight, a few traces of a girl's unique shyness and anticipation were added to her smile.

Deep in her heart, she felt a strange joy at Shanks's unintentional teasing.

Jin An felt a bit awkward and quickly made adjustments.

He gave Tian Yue Shi an apologetic smile, with a hint of awkward but sincere apology on the corners of his mouth.

"My brother is talking nonsense, don't mind him."

His hand gently caressed the back of Shanks's head, rarely revealing a hint of discomfort.

Tian Yue Shi bit her lower lip lightly, sighed inwardly with some helplessness, but silently exclaimed in her heart: "This dense guy."

Although she didn't show too much emotion, her slightly pouting mouth indicated her subtle psychological state at the moment.

"......"

The warm afternoon sun shone on Jin An's face, and she stared at him in a daze.

In front of this slightly slow-witted man, it seemed that the expression of emotions required more courage and patience.

Her expression softened a little, and a complex light flashed in her eyes.