Here is the English translation:
"Why did you suddenly decide to pick me up today?" Bai Xiao hadn't forgotten An Zhiyuan's unusual behavior.
She could smell the faint, fresh trace of tobacco on him—it seemed he had just smoked.
"Today I received notice from the higher-ups. Starting today, I am officially transferred out. From now on, I'm a free man," his voice was deep and raspy, yet the news was shocking.
Bai Xiao grabbed his arm and excitedly asked him, "Really? From now on, you're Manager An? That's wonderful! I'm so happy for you—congratulations! You deserve this; it's well-earned!" No one knew better than her that this promotion came at the cost of An Zhiyuan risking his life—it truly was earned through sheer determination.
"This honor also belongs to you. Had it not been for you, I might only have received this title posthumously—what meaning would it even have then?" He tightened his grip on his wife's hand, the burning warmth making Bai Xiao's cheeks flush.
