That day, he told Xiao Man his name was Gu Shaojun.
Two days later, Xiao Man moved into his villa and became his caretaker. The pay was three times what she usually earned, on top of room and board. Of course, Xiao Man was happy to accept.
Learning he was in the military, had fought in a war, was a famous war hero, and that his disability came from defending the country, Xiao Man's respect for him grew even deeper.
Gu Shaojun was incredibly resilient. Even as illness and pain wasted him away to skin and bones, he maintained the fine conduct of a soldier, actively cooperating with treatment and striving to learn. Xiao Man often saw him in unbearable pain, yet he never lost his composure or did anything rash, like throwing things or taking his anger out on others. He never did. He always just gritted his teeth and endured it alone. Beyond admiration, Xiao Man felt a deep sense of sympathy and pity for him, and she took care of his daily needs with even more diligence and care.
