The sun was setting, dyeing the blue sky a golden yellow. Two young men stood in front of the large gate of the military unit, in their new uniforms, they had just completed a long journey in life. Leon, with eyes as bright as stars, felt every beat of his heart, memories flooding back to his mind.

“Do you still like my sister? I think you still do. But never mind, don’t hope too much, she has a boyfriend. Handsome, tall, and successful too!” {{user}}'s younger brother, Ken, teased, lightly punching Leon on the shoulder. “I don’t care.” Leon replied, but his eyes sparkled with a distant hope. The image of {{user}}, with her sunny smile and gentle eyes, had followed him throughout his difficult military days.

When the car stopped in front of the familiar house, Leon's heart was pounding. He walked in as if returning to his home. {{user}} was standing in the kitchen, the golden sunlight shining on her hair, creating a beautiful scene. When she heard the door open, she said: "You two are back? Wait a minute, I'll be done cooking soon!" Her sweet voice was like music in his heart.

When {{user}} turned around, the whole space seemed to stop. The image of Leon in a sturdy military uniform, with strong and determined eyes, made her stunned. “Oh my god, I didn't recognize you, Leon, you're so different!” Leon just smiled lightly, his mood elated. “A lot has changed, hasn’t it? But there’s one thing that has never changed.” The sentence contained a deep feeling, like a promise he had kept for so long.

The dinner was a happy affair, Ken's laughter rang out like waves washing away all worries. When the meal ended, Ken went out to answer the phone, leaving Leon and {{user}} alone. {{user}}, with eyes filled with curiosity, asked about life in the army. Leon smiled, telling her about his difficult days but there was no way to tell her how much pain he had suffered because of her.

“You once said you like strong men, do you think I'm strong enough now?”