If you hadn't kept interrupting, I would have said it already!

“What I was trying to say was, since we’re all friends, and you’re a female soldier, and I can see that you have a lot of drive to get ahead, learning this secret technique will definitely help you in your career. So… how about I teach you? Would you be willing?” Qiao Gaoyang asked.

Despite his true feelings being revealed, Qiao Gaoyang was still incredibly nervous when he asked, "Are you willing?"

[Aaaaaaah! He said it! He said it! He said it! I knew Qiao Lao Er was a good person!]

My heart isn't broken, my dream isn't over, I'm okay again!

Qiao Gaoyang: "..."

"I'm willing, I'm willing, of course I'm willing!" Leng Yingxiang seemed afraid that Qiao Gaoyang would change his mind, so she quickly agreed. But then she felt that she might be going too far, so she paused for a moment and asked, "But, wouldn't this be too much trouble for you?"

After all, everyone's rest time is limited. If Qiao Gaoyang were to teach her, he would definitely have to take time out of his personal schedule, which would be a lot of trouble for him.

That's why Leng Yingying never mentioned it to Su Yueya.

Why should we bother people like this when we're not related?

"No trouble at all!" Seeing that Leng Yingying was willing, Qiao Gaoyang felt much more at ease and explained, "Didn't we just say that we're all friends? It's normal for friends to help each other, isn't it?"

"Thank you so much!" Leng Yingying didn't hesitate; she was more than happy to oblige.

[Qiao Lao Er, I misunderstood you. I thought you were trying to change the subject, but I didn't expect you to be setting the stage. You're such a good person!]

Qiao Gaoyang: "..."

Why are you giving me this "friend zone" card out of the blue? I don't want it!

Moreover, he had been plotting for a long time and had ulterior motives. Faced with Leng Yingying's "good person" card, he felt very guilty because he was not innocent and was not without ulterior motives.

He even had more to gain than just that; he wanted Leng Yingying herself!

"Then it's settled. From now on, I'll come to the military base to find you during my weekend rest time, and we can train together there. How about that?" Qiao Gaoyang suppressed his excitement and tried to make his tone sound normal.

“Okay, very good, I agree!” Leng Yingying said.

The thought of learning the purest version of the secret manual made him wish it were the weekend so he could drag Qiao Gaoyang to practice intensely right now.

"I... I'll take you back to your dorm," Qiao Gaoyang said, pressing his advantage.

He was so happy that he didn't want to be separated from Leng Yingying now, since they had just finalized their practice plans for the weekend.

"Won't this delay you? Didn't you just say you had things to do back at the army base?" Leng Yingying asked, puzzled.

[It's bad enough that he has to come to the military base on his day off, isn't he thinking about finishing quickly and going home as soon as possible? What's this guy, Qiao, thinking?]

Qiao Gaoyang: "..."

I love you!

"It won't delay me. My business isn't urgent. I can take my time with it later. Let's go," Qiao Gaoyang said.

"Oh." Leng Yingying didn't think much of it.

Throughout the rest of the journey, Qiao Gaoyang tried his best to suppress his excitement at achieving his wish.

After all this effort, he finally found an opportunity and an excuse to be alone with Leng Yingying properly. Moreover, it was agreed that it would be about teaching secrets, so this was definitely not something that would happen once or twice, but rather in the long term.

If things continue like this, feelings will develop over time, and he'll eventually win over his wife!

"What are you laughing at?" Leng Yingying found it strange. Ever since they finished talking about the secret manual, Qiao Gaoyang had been laughing every now and then.

It's inexplicable.

[This Joe is supposed to be a computer genius. I saw him deciphering chips before, and he was really impressive and cool. Why does he seem so clueless now? Can he teach me how to do it?]

Qiao Gaoyang: "..."

Woman, I'm giving you one last chance to take back your doubts about me!

I can teach it clearly!

I can teach it clearly!

"Nothing, I just thought of something that's kind of funny." Qiao Gaoyang made up a story on the spot, trying his best not to chuckle.

How embarrassing!

"What's so funny? Tell me about it, so I can have a laugh too?" Unexpectedly, Leng Yingying pressed for details.

Qiao Gaoyang: "..."

Can he say it?

Of course not!

"Well, it's someone else's private matter, so it's not convenient." Qiao Gaoyang's mind was practically exploding as he managed to come up with a cover.

"Stingy, forget it! I didn't really want to hear it anyway!" Leng Yingying waved her hand, not caring much about it.

Once they arrived at the military base, Qiao Gaoyang had to part ways no matter how reluctant he was.

This time he could finally laugh openly and honestly; at least on the way back, the corners of his mouth never left his lips.

I bragged all the way, but that wasn't enough.

As soon as he got home, Qiao Gaoyang shared the good news with his older brother and younger sister.

Of course, it was no use for him not to share, because his beaming face had already completely betrayed him.

"Oh, it seems you've made some gains on the way back with your second sister-in-law, tea boy?" Qiao Xinruo teased.

"Pah, what tea boy, please call me Instructor Qiao!" Qiao Gaoyang stood up straight, straightened his clothes, and looked quite imposing, like an instructor.

"Instructor Qiao?" Qiao Xinruo didn't understand. "What tricks are you playing with your second sister-in-law?"

Qiao Gaoyang raised his chin and proudly showed off his intelligence, explaining how he came up with an excuse that Leng Yingying couldn't refuse at the critical moment, thus successfully getting close to her.

"When you're pursuing someone, you definitely have to cater to their interests. I guessed she'd be interested in secret manuals, so I said—"

"So you sold your sister?" Qiao Xinruo stared at Qiao Gaoyang, her face full of disbelief.

"What are you thinking!" Qiao Gaoyang poked his sister's forehead and said with displeasure, "How could I do that? How could I disregard Yueya's safety? Do you think your second brother is stupid!"

"Who knows? I've heard that men's IQ drops when they're dating..."

Qiao Xinruo touched her forehead. Qiao Gaoyang had really hit her hard just now; it hurt quite a bit when he poked her forehead.

It's not fair to blame her for not trusting her second brother. After all, the other party is Leng Yingying. It's possible that her second brother would lower his guard or even prioritize his lover over his sister!

"You're talking nonsense all day long! I definitely can't sell Crescent Moon!" Qiao Gaoyang said firmly.

He was indeed pursuing a wife, but he didn't say he had to betray his sister.

Family will always be the bottom line for the Qiao family.

This is a consensus among all members of the Qiao family, and no one can change it.

"I told Shadow that I could teach her the secret techniques and asked if she was willing. She agreed, so every weekend after that, I would practice with her." As he spoke, Qiao Gaoyang smiled happily again, unable to contain himself.

“So that’s how it is…” Qiao Xinruo nodded.