Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2628 - 2564: From the Same Place

Chiang Xiaoxiao possesses sharp intelligence; if she had access to this particular information, she would undoubtedly seek a proper explanation from Ding Haijing, wouldn't she? However, the revelation that Ding Haijing emerged from Dark Star left him quite startled.

It is widely known that individuals selected for Dark Star are individuals of extraordinary talent. Furthermore, upon entering Dark Star, one completely forfeits their identity, dedicating their entire existence to its cause, with no possibility of ever withdrawing from the organization. This then begs the question: why did Ding Haijing depart from the team?

In times past, news concerning Dark Star would occasionally surface, but in recent years, it has fallen into complete silence. Does the organization still persist? Or perhaps something calamitous befell Dark Star in the past? Reflecting on these possibilities, Meng Xinian felt it was imperative to return and inform Chiang Xiaoxiao about Dark Star.

At that very moment, Chiang Xiaoxiao was also gazing intently at Ding Haijing, anticipating his response. "Are you attempting to change the subject now? Why, was the matter of what you did back then also difficult for you to discuss?"

Ding Haijing remained silent for a brief period, then let out a prolonged sigh and stated with a sense of resignation, "You could consider us a special forces unit, with the distinction that our operations were exclusively reserved for highly confidential missions."

A special forces unit within the special forces? This implies it was even more formidable than Meng Xinian's own special forces team, does it not? Was the special training team established with the explicit purpose of molding individuals like them?

Chiang Xiaoxiao, brimming with curiosity, pressed further, "Is it the sort of operation where individuals are assigned code names and relinquish their real identities?"

"Yes," he confirmed.

"What kind of missions did you undertake?"

"As I've already mentioned, they were classified."

A sudden flash of realization illuminated Chiang Xiaoxiao's mind. "Could this be connected to the 'elimination' you spoke of earlier?"

"Huh?" Ding Haijing appeared taken aback.

The question was remarkably abrupt, catching him off guard. Chiang Xiaoxiao fixed her gaze upon him and articulated, "You mentioned previously that certain special civilian agencies needed to be 'eliminated.' So, who would be dispatched to carry out such tasks? Wouldn't it be individuals like yourselves?"

As she spoke, her eyes remained locked onto Ding Haijing's, scrutinizing his reaction. Upon hearing her words, Ding Haijing's pupils visibly constricted. A chill ran down Chiang Xiaoxiao's spine, and in that instant, she knew her conjecture was correct.

Thus, it became clear that both Ding Haijing and Hu Xiangyong originated from such a specialized special forces team. "Then, why did you choose not to remain there?"

Observing that she hadn't waited for his reply before leaping to her next question, Ding Haijing recognized that this young woman had already arrived at her own conclusion. He was genuinely impressed.

Her thought process was erratic, yet she had somehow managed to uncover the answer she sought! While she might not have grasped the true nature of Dark Star, she had likely ascertained what she most needed to know. Regardless, she remained unaware of Dark Star's ultimate reality. Merely knowing his past occupation was, for her, sufficient.

"I..." Ding Haijing relinquished his defense and answered directly, "I couldn't adapt."

Chiang Xiaoxiao faltered, momentarily stunned. What did 'couldn't adapt' truly signify?

Ding Haijing elaborated, "I couldn't adapt to the nature of the missions undertaken there. During one particular assignment, I witnessed something that I found utterly unacceptable, which subsequently led to a psychological block, rendering me incapable of carrying out further missions."

Chiang Xiaoxiao struggled to process this revelation. What kind of missions could have been so unbearable? Surely, all such activities were geared towards apprehending criminals, defending the nation, and upholding societal order, were they not?

Noticing her bewildered expression, Ding Haijing let out another deep sigh and stated, "In any case, all you need to know is that I withdrew from that place. No further details are necessary. Remaining ignorant of it might ultimately be for your own good."

Given his clear reluctance to continue the discussion, Chiang Xiaoxiao did not press him further about the specifics of that secretive organization. Nevertheless, it became increasingly apparent that Ding Haijing's past was far more significant than she had initially imagined.