Wei Aiguo said what he had thought. "They are in the wrong in this matter. It's a very serious matter in nature."

In this matter, we fought back when we were supposed to.

Logically speaking, I shouldn't pursue this matter; they should be grateful to me.

Emotionally speaking, the leaders did not intend to protect anyone.

They're all teenagers, and they haven't committed murder or arson. Especially Xu Liangsheng, he's Chief of Staff Xu's only son. I can't cut off the path he most wants to take.

The one who started this trouble was Fang Shengjie, and it all started because of Fang Shengjie's sister…”

Song Yan brought over the water, and Secretary Fang drank it all in one gulp. He was so hearty, it was as if he were drinking.

Song Yan was pleased to confirm that Secretary Fang was very happy.

Secretary Fang said, "It's very good that you thought of these things." He was pleased that Shen Qian hadn't acted impulsively. He couldn't think of anything else yet because he was young. That didn't matter; Old Shen would teach him later.

“I will step in to handle Fang Shengjie’s family matter and act as a peacemaker.”

Mr. Shen should remember this favor.

"His family is entangled with women." Secretary Fang sneered inwardly. "If I step in to remind him, Old Master Shen will take it seriously enough."

Since Secretary Fang was able to come, Commander Shen was standing behind him.

Old Shen knew that in terms of rank and grade, Commander Shen was about the same as the other three, but he held an important position. That's why people like Su Zhaohai would be wary of General Shen.

"Old Zhao will help the other three families. They won't even know I was here."

This is too good to be true! Both Song Yan and Wei Aiguo thought so.

They were very grateful that someone had come all this way in the middle of the night to help them, and expressing their thanks was only natural. Song Yan also inquired about Commander Shen's illness.

Secretary Fang spoke from the bottom of his heart, and the couple were very grateful, but not overly emotional. He was even happier to see this, as it showed they were wary.

When Secretary Fang entered, he was carrying a leather suitcase. "Old Zeng specifically mentioned that he has a daughter now, and as her uncle, he should give you a gift. Commander Shen has acquired a few medical books." Secretary Fang took out the books and handed them to Song Yan and Wei Aiguo.

"This ancient book is said to contain many secret recipes."

This book documents the types and performance characteristics of the most commonly used firearms both domestically and internationally.

The two of them picked up the book and flipped through a few pages. "Do you like it?" "Of course!" "But..."

“This is an ancient book. Putting aside its usefulness, its price alone is exorbitant. I can’t accept it.” Song Yan also pushed the book back.

“These things are not for a soldier like me to read.” Wei Aiguo also pushed the book back.

This couple... likes the things, but the other person doesn't want them!

Secretary Fang said, "Ancient books only realize their value when someone reads them." He then pointed to the book he had given to Wei Aiguo, adding, "If I can show it to you, it's not a secret; it's just that it was difficult to obtain."

Upon hearing the words "meeting gift," Song Yan became wary. How would Secretary Fang know anything about it? In the end, neither of them accepted it. Song Yan, in particular, spoke earnestly, "What meeting gift? My godfather was just talking nonsense. Please tell Commander Shen not to take my godfather's words to heart."

He felt bad that I called him "Dad" and he couldn't offer me anything in return.

My family is well-off, with plenty to eat and wear. As you know, I can support all of them, let alone just one of them. They have all taught me a lot, and I could afford to support them all.

My dad said that as long as one of my future children takes his surname, he'll be content for the rest of his life and ask for nothing more.

Secretary Fang patted the book: Old Shen, you can't send your stuff out!

Song Yan is incredibly shrewd. His words are loaded with hidden meaning.

All they wanted was Zeng Lao, a poor father.

I don't trust your character!

Secretary Fang felt inexplicably gloating!

"This medical book only has value if someone cherishes it and sees it. If it's just left lying around, it's worthless..."

Secretary Fang was also a very eloquent person, and she spoke so well that the couple were very moved.

Shen Qian's attitude was even more straightforward. He made it very clear that he liked her, but he simply wouldn't want her.

Secretary Fang has other matters to attend to and cannot stay here for too long. Since she feels the items are too precious and troublesome, then these clothes can be considered ordinary and accepted.

Song Yan opened the package and looked at it before deciding to accept it.

Gifts should be given in return, right? Song Yan filled Secretary Fang's suitcase with local specialties from his hometown, leaving his own backpack empty.

Song Yan said half of this stuff was for him and half for Lao Shen. Secretary Fang smelled the dried fish inside. It was so delicious! She needed to take out her share early. If it all went to Lao Shen, would she have any left?

If Lao Shen ate these things, he'd be laughing so hard he couldn't sleep!

Secretary Fang left happily.

Song Yan took out paper and pen, and began to write.

Wei Aiguo: "What are you writing?"

"Don't bother me. Write down the recipe you saw in the book, or you'll forget it later." Song Yan's pen scratched as he wrote.

After finishing writing, Song Yan looked up.

Song Yan: "Secretary Fang talked to me a lot. But I felt that his eyes were paying close attention to you."

Wei Aiguo: "A military commander and his secretary in Beijing, traveling all this way to think of me. Why?"

"Not to mention him, even a division commander is someone I, an ordinary soldier, can't possibly be worthy of."

“Don’t look at me. He said I helped him, and that I’m Old Zeng’s goddaughter. I don’t believe it! I don’t have that kind of face,” Song Yan said.

"We can refuse the gift they offered. I think you're a little scared." Wei Aiguo didn't know what Song Yan meant by his words, but it was definitely not what he meant literally.

Old Zeng acted without thinking. Song Yan simply explained the situation. Refusing expensive gifts was Song Yan's stance.

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