"He's a tough guy, and a soldier with an absolutely stunning appearance." Qian Lai scrutinized him like he was admiring a masterpiece, not looking away for a long time. "Tsk tsk. Truly, 'Don't say there are no beauties on the battlefield, for the general's brow bone is like a knife'. What a domineering military king."

This was the first time in Gu Hanchuan's life that someone had described him in this way.

Despite being pursued by numerous suitors before his injury, hearing such praise of his appearance from a young woman when he was already half-crippled stirred indescribable emotions within him, and he blushed.

Huo Guanghui covered his mouth and chuckled to himself, thinking: Now I can rest easy. Old Gu has a home now.

Xiao Li still only half understood, and scratched his head sheepishly. "Sister-in-law, you're really cultured."

"Comrade Xiao Li, please don't call me sister-in-law anymore. Just call me Qian Lai or Comrade Xiao Qian."

ah?!

Huo Guanghui and Xiao Li were both dumbfounded.

What does that girl mean by that?

Weren't you just praising his handsome appearance? Why are you going back on your word about the marriage now?

Gu Hanchuan understood their questions: "It's my idea. We've decided to temporarily live as brother and sister. Political Commissar Huo, please be our witness. I don't want to bind anyone in any way, especially not through marriage."

Comrade Qian Lai has absolute freedom. She can leave me at any time, and I will not utter a single complaint. I also ask the organization not to make things difficult for her.

Huo Guanghui: Huh!?

Xiao Li: Huh!?

He paused, then added, "Furthermore, even if Comrade Qian Lai and I do not marry in the future, I hope that all the money and wedding gifts I gave her will be given to her. No one, including my family, especially my family, has the right to stop or demand that she return them."