Chapter 45

"I also need to bring a gift back for my friend, so let's go shopping again." Fortunately, Xu Zhiyan still remembered the friend whom she had stood up in the morning. If she didn't buy some gifts to please her, she probably wouldn't have to see her again this year.

Song Yizhu stroked the little tiger's head, nodded quickly, and followed her.

"Don't you need to bring a gift for your family?"

There were people in twos and threes in the busy city, but Song Yizhu didn't like it and had a blank expression on his face.

Song Yizhu paused and was silent for a long time before answering her, "No need."

Need not?

Xu Zhiyan was a little surprised and hesitated whether to ask more questions, but the other party spoke again, "The relationship is not good, there is no need."

There was a distinct stiffness in her voice, a rare expression of her emotions. Xu Zhiyan didn't dare to ask any further, fearing that asking about her sad story would lead to her saying, "No wonder you didn't bring me a gift on your last mission. It turns out you're not in the habit of doing so."

Song Yizhu tilted his head to look at her, as if he understood what she meant.

I'll bring them to you later.

The root of my tongue felt dry, and the word "later" seemed to be burning, circling in my mouth, but I couldn't say it out.

No words were spoken, and both of them remained silent.

We had dinner when we returned to the hotel. We had been walking for most of the day, so we were both physically and mentally exhausted when we got back.

"You will definitely go to bed early tonight, right?" While looking for pajamas for yourself, Xu Zhiyan asked the person who was also sitting on the sofa tiredly.

"Yeah." Song Yizhu always felt that there was ambiguity in her words, but he couldn't say anything, so he could only nod silently.

"Marshal, the Military Medical Department has sent a notice that your physical examination time has come. I hope you can go for the examination as soon as possible." While Xu Zhiyan was taking a shower, Song Yizhu received a call from Han Lin, but this call did not bring good news.

"I understand." The people in the military medical department cared about her health more than she did. They used to have a checkup once a year, but now it has been changed to once a quarter, and nothing can be found every time.

"And Madam, you also need to be examined together." After all, he was her deputy general, so Han Lin knew more than others. She couldn't say that she agreed with the two of them getting a marriage certificate, but she didn't oppose it either. She looked at it calmly.

"Call me Miss Xu."

"Okay, Miss Xu, as your partner during your last susceptible period, we need to have a physical examination together." Han Lin changed the address without saying a word, and her speed was so fast that it seemed like she was very skilled.

"Yeah. Is there anything else?" Song Yizhu nodded, without much emotion.

"The sixth princess has recently come to the military department and caused some trouble. I wanted to ask you if you want to deal with it." Han Lin continued to talk about business. Things should be asked clearly at one time and should never be bothered again and again.

"Don't worry, they can handle the royal family's affairs themselves. Just keep an eye on them and don't make a big fuss." This matter was also mentioned at the celebration banquet. She didn't care too much. They were just people who came to the military to gild themselves and grab the inheritance rights. As long as they didn't make the military a mess, she didn't want to interfere.

"Okay, there's one more thing. Interstellar University has sent an invitation letter, hoping that the military can send someone to lead the military training for this year's freshmen next semester. I'd like to ask which marshal or admiral you plan to send." She was accustomed to Song Yizhu's attitude. In the past two years, several Alpha princes and princesses have come of age, and there are always people coming to the military to gain experience. Anyway, they don't have much ability, and everyone knows it.

"I'll go." Song Yizhu pondered for two seconds and quickly gave an answer.

"Okay...ah?" Han Lin asked doubtfully. Song Yizhu was going to lead military training? Are you kidding?

"Any questions?"

"No problem, nothing to report. Marshal, have fun. I'll hang up first." It was such an honor for the army marshal to lead a university's military training. She knew without thinking how much the Interstellar University would promote this military training this year.

"Wait a minute, is there anything you want in the Halley Galaxy?"

"Huh?" Han Lin was a little confused by her sudden question. Even if there was one, so what? Could it be that their Marshal would bring it back to her?

"Forget it, hang up." Song Yizhu suddenly realized that his abnormal behavior must have scared people, for no apparent reason.

Han Lin was asked this question so suddenly, and in the end she could only say "forget it", but this did not affect her shock.

She had followed Song Yizhu since she was promoted to major at the age of 27, and now she was promoted to major general at the age of 34. In seven years, this was the first time she asked herself such a personal question.

Why does it feel like their marshal has suddenly become a little more humane?

Han Lin looked at her bracelet, thoughtfully.

"I seemed to have heard something just now..." Xu Zhiyan came out wiping his hair which still had water droplets on it, and he looked like he was going to call someone to account.

"What?" Song Yizhu didn't know how much she had heard, but they were all insignificant things, so it didn't matter if she heard them.

"Ms. Xu?" Xu Zhiyan's tone rose. He walked in front of her and looked down at her.

"What's wrong?" The height difference was too big, so she could only look up at the person in front of her, with a look in his eyes that seemed to indicate that he didn't understand what she meant.

"I remember you and I got our marriage certificate." Xu Zhiyan leaned down and looked at her level, his eyes full of scrutiny, making her unable to help but dodge.

"Aren't we just getting what we need?" Song Yizhu didn't dare to look her in the eye. His eyes wandered to the side, not knowing where they ended up.

"Everyone takes what they need?" Her voice was gentle, but the four words carried different meanings.

Song Yizhu blinked twice. Wasn't this obvious? She needed a partner to silence the military, and Xu Zhiyan needed an Alpha to sign a consent form for her. Wasn't this a win-win situation?

"Isn't it?"

"Indeed, I kind of need you right now, can you help me?" Her frank attitude made the relationship between them clear, but it did not satisfy Xu Zhiyan.

She thought she was different, at least Song Yizhu's attitude towards her was different from that of others. But now she was still showing off their relationship, clearly saying that they were just partners. Those floating emotions seemed like self-indulgent thoughts, annoying and bitter.

"What?" Song Yizhu was a little dazed. She always felt that the person in front of her was not in a right mood, but she couldn't put it into words.

"Here, I need you a little." She pulled her hand and touched the back of her neck. She didn't put the suppression patch that she had taken off when taking a shower back on. The vulnerable part was exposed, a little swollen. The moment her fingertips touched it, she almost collapsed, and her eyes were misty.