Commander Jiang shook his head: "Logically speaking, there shouldn't be any problem with Xiao Xue's girlfriend getting her hat removed. It just depends on how the leaders decide."

"I think there's a high chance we can keep Xiao Xue here."

"It's all thanks to his partner's ability; the two of them are really well-matched in terms of skills. I haven't met that Comrade Xiao Luo yet; is he also a good match for Yan Chen in terms of appearance? People always say that a talented man and a beautiful woman are a perfect match."

"You're quite concerned about this. If their marriage application is approved, he'll probably bring his girlfriend to accompany him to the military base. We'll see when we meet."

At this moment, Li Xue, who was standing on the side of the cypress tree, was petrified.

She recognized the two voices; both were her father's subordinates: Commander Jiang and Political Commissar Liu.

At the same time, she also learned that Xue Yanchen was really going to marry that girl, and that he had already submitted the marriage application materials to his father.

In other words, her father already knew about this, but it was her father who told her that Xue Yanchen didn't have a boyfriend.

Her father knew that Xue Yanchen was getting married, yet he still made her pursue him. No wonder he didn't even look at her; he had another woman in his heart.

Not only that, her father also caused her to embarrass herself in front of Xue Yanchen and his girlfriend today, making her lose face.

Why did Dad do that?

She was so angry that she stomped her foot hard.

Upon hearing the sound from the other side of the cypress tree, Commander Jiang and Political Commissar Liu immediately stopped talking and came over, only to find that the person on this side was Li Xue.

The light was dim, and they couldn't see each other's expressions clearly. Li Xue controlled her emotions, smiled, and greeted them: "Uncle Jiang, Uncle Liu."

Commander Jiang said, "It's Xiaoxue. Xiaoxue, it's dark now, what are you doing here all alone?"

"I... I just came back from outside and was about to go home."

"Oh, then go home early."

"Okay, Uncle Jiang, Uncle Liu, I'm leaving now."

"good."

After Li Xue left, Regiment Commander Jiang said to Political Commissar Liu, "She must have heard what we were saying just now."

“I heard from my husband that Xiaoxue has been pursuing Yanchen these days. I don’t know what she’s thinking. He already has a boyfriend and is about to get married, and she’s still pursuing him. I heard from your sister-in-law that a lot of people in the family compound and the military camp know about it, and it’s causing quite a stir. However, they only know that Xiaoxue is pursuing Yanchen, and they don’t know that Yanchen already has a boyfriend.”

"So tell me, did she catch up with him or not?"

Political Commissar Liu shook his head and gave Regiment Commander Jiang a meaningful look: "Xiao Xue was able to give up his future and aspirations for his girlfriend. Do you think he can easily fall for another female comrade?"

"That's true, Xiaoxue's efforts this time were in vain."

"Sigh, she already has a boyfriend, why is she still trying to seduce someone else? I don't understand how the teachers and parents educate their children, making their daughters rush to break up other couples. Don't they think about how they and their daughters will face each other if they can't win her over?"

"Shh, be careful, walls may be listening. Let's talk in a more secluded place."

The two gossipy old folks immediately changed the subject and left while still talking.

Li Xue, however, was filled with resentment. It was bad enough that Xue Yanchen and his partner had caused her so much trouble, but even her father had lied to her, and he was the one who started it all.

She hurried home. In the study, Commander Li was staring blankly at the pile of certificates of merit and thank-you letters. Hearing footsteps outside, he quickly put them in a drawer.

It was his wife who arrived. Li's mother walked in and said, "Old Li, I heard from outsiders that Xue'er is pursuing that Battalion Commander Xue. Is it true?"

"Who told you that?" It's actually gotten out.

"It's all over the family compound. Several military dependents have asked me how things are going with the two of them, and they've even been joking with me about wanting to eat wedding candy and drink wedding wine."

When Li's mother spoke, she had a smile on her face: "Old Li, it would be good if our Xue'er and that Battalion Commander Xue could get together. He's such a good young man, with all the right qualities. He'll probably be the most promising one in our army in the future, and he's a good match for our Xue'er."

Commander Li suppressed a smile, not telling his wife for the time being that he was the one who asked their daughter to pursue the man.

"I'm not entirely clear on this matter yet. Xiao Xue is indeed a good match for Xue'er. Let's just wait for good news from our daughter and for our ideal son-in-law to come to our door."

"Hmm." After Li's mother left, Commander Li rested his chin on his hand and began to think.

A short while later, Li Xue stormed into his office, her eyes red, and asked him, "Since you know that Battalion Commander Xue Xue has a girlfriend, why did you still ask me to pursue him?"

"Me." Commander Li hesitated for a moment, then sighed, "Xue'er, you know everything."

"I know?" Li Xue's anger only increased. "I not only know, I also met his partner in a state-run restaurant. They were showing affection in front of me and telling me they were getting married. You know how sad and ashamed I was. I wished I could disappear into a hole so I wouldn't have to lose face in front of them."

I knew you didn't know he had a girlfriend, otherwise you wouldn't have told me to pursue him. But I never imagined you already knew. Battalion Commander Xue's marriage application was already with you, and yet you still told me to go after him! Dad, why did you do this?! You...you've ruined your daughter!"

"Xue'er, don't be sad. Dad didn't expect it to turn out like this either. From what you're saying, he's not interested in you?"

"You still dare to talk back!" Li Xue burst into tears, feeling wronged. "I felt so inferior in front of them today. I'm not even as good as a clown. Her boyfriend is prettier than me and has a sharp tongue. They're so loving! Why did you do this? Tell me!"

Li Xue slammed her hand on the table. Faced with her daughter's anger, Commander Li also lost his temper.

"What am I doing this for? It's all for you, so that you can have someone to rely on in the future. Dad doesn't have a son, only you, so of course I want to find someone you can rely on. Xue Yanchen is virtuous and capable, and his looks are beyond question; anyone would be attracted to him. I think he's the most suitable son-in-law for me. I thought he would fall for you when he saw you, which is why I wanted you to meet him more often."