The first time they met, Zhou Shiqian heard his heart pounding like a war drum. As the calmest sniper on the team, he realized for the first time that some destined encounters could leave you more utterly defeated than a hail of bullets.
Later, he wrote in his log: "37 degrees north latitude, clear skies. Encountered target Jiang Man. Heart rate: 120 beats per minute, exceeding the sniper's maximum. (The pacing is a little slow at first, with a touch of angst in the middle, but sweet throughout.)"
