The spring of 2021 comes very late. It was already mid-March, but the old locust trees in the yard had only sprouted a few buds, trembling slightly in the sharp spring breeze. Hometown stood in front of the window, looking at the mountains in the distance. On the other side of the mountain is the border. She clenched the tea cup in her hand. The temperature of the hot water spread through the porcelain cup to her palm, but it could not dispel the chill in her heart.
The phone vibrated on the table, breaking the silence of the room. It was a message from Gu Changan. "The mission has been extended and the return date has not been determined. Take care of yourself..."
