Lian Xiao rushed out of the courtyard, and the cold wind rushed into his collar, making him realize that he was shivering all over.

It felt like walking on cotton, one step deep and one step shallow.

Back at his residence, Lian Xiao pushed open the door and slumped into a chair, his mind filled with Jiang Linchuan's words.

Played repeatedly, over and over again.

Seven days.

Only seven days.

How to stop it?

What can be used to stop it?

Lian Xiao racked his brains for a solution, even coming up with the excuse that Xu Xinghe was still young. But many girls her age were already married, and this reason couldn't even fool himself!

"Why?" He slammed his fist on the table, making the teacup clatter. "I knew Xinghe before him! I knew I..."

The words stuck in my throat, and I couldn't say them.

He was unwilling to accept it; it felt like a fire was burning in his chest, making his internal organs ache.

"Screw it!" Lian Xiao suddenly stood up and kicked over the wooden stool next to him, the stool leg breaking with a crack.

He then grabbed the enamel mug from the table and smashed it against the wall.

The jar was dented, and cooled boiled water mixed with tea leaves splashed all over the floor.

Even after smashing things, the anger still had nowhere to go, and instead burned even brighter.

Suddenly, a name popped into Lian Xiao's mind: Zhang Cishu!

Yes, Zhang Cishu!

He also has feelings for Xu Xinghe, so it's not too late to team up now!

Lian Xiao didn't even bother to put on a coat, rushing out in just a thin shirt, oblivious to the biting cold wind as he ran.

"Knock, knock, knock!" He pounded on the door. "Open the door!"

Zhang Cishu opened the door and saw Lian Xiao covered in sweat, his shirt buttoned up incorrectly, and his face deathly pale. "What's wrong? What happened?"

Lian Xiao grabbed his shoulder with such force that he almost crushed him, his eyes bloodshot. "Zhang Cishu, Xinghe is getting married to Jiang Linchuan. They're going to get their marriage certificate on March 1st. There are only seven days left. If we don't stop them now, it will be too late!"

Zhang Cishu was taken aback for a moment, then her expression returned to calm. So that's what it was about. "Marriage is a good thing, why are you stopping it?"

"Good news?" Lian Xiao seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world. He suddenly let go and pointed at his nose. "That's the girl you like. She's going to marry someone else, and you're saying it's good news? Are you even a man? Can't you be a little more assertive? Win her back! Now that we've teamed up, we can definitely find a way to stop them. Let's make sure they can't get their marriage certificate first!"

As for the others, we'll figure out a solution later.

Lian Xiao didn't care about whether the methods were despicable or not; at this moment, he only had one thought in his mind: to stop them!

No matter what, we absolutely cannot let them receive this certificate!

Otherwise, I would really have no chance at all.

Do you really expect them to get a divorce?

That would probably take forever!

Military marriages are not so easy to divorce; they require layers of review and reporting at every stage.

Many of his grandfather's old subordinates were living in chaos, but because of their reputation and influence, they could only make do.

Jiang Linchuan's future will only get better and better, and his status will only rise higher and higher, making it even more impossible for the two of them to separate.

Zhang Cishu remained calm. "Who said I like Xu Xinghe? I just think she has a cheerful personality, is upright, and is worth associating with, that's all. Comrade Lian, I'm sorry I can't go crazy with you about your private affairs."

He didn't have the time or inclination to get involved in such matters; he just wanted to complete his own mission.

Lian Xiao stared at him, his face full of disbelief. "You don't like Xing He? How is that possible! If you don't like her, why are you staring at her like that?"

Zhang Cishu was looking at Xu Xinghe to observe the vibrant human energy she exuded.

That was the quality he lacked most, and the quality he most wanted to learn.

But I can't say that.

Zhang Cishu gripped the doorknob. "She's the only person I know here. Who else should I look for? You?"

He turned slightly to the side, indicating that Lian Xiao should leave. "I can't help you with this. Please find another way. But I want to give you a piece of advice: don't force what you can't have, or you'll only end up hurting yourself and others."

If Lian Xiao causes trouble in his attempt to take Xu Xinghe, not only will he be in trouble, but Xu Xinghe's reputation will also be affected.

Lian Xiao gritted his teeth, stopped arguing, and turned to leave.

He contacted the wrong person.

But it's okay, there must be other ways!

...

After finishing his meal, Jiang Linchuan left the courtyard because he had a mission in the afternoon.

Instead of going directly to the training ground, he went back to his office and took out a metal box from his drawer.

It contained fruit candies bought during the Chinese New Year, and there was still a little over half a box left, which came in handy.

He put the candy in his pocket before heading out.

On the training field, the soldiers had arrived one after another and were warming up.

Jiang Linchuan glanced around but didn't see Lian Xiao. He guessed that Lian Xiao wasn't in the mood for training today.

He casually pulled two pieces of candy from his pocket and handed them to his adjutant, Wang, beside him. "Here you go."

Lieutenant Wang was taken aback for a moment, then took the candy and examined it from all angles, his face full of surprise. "Commander Jiang, why are you suddenly giving me candy? Has the sun risen in the west?"

Jiang Linchuan never touches these sweet and cloying things, could it be a gift from Xu Xinghe?

No, if it was given by Xu Xinghe, he probably wouldn't have time to hide it, let alone give it away.

Jiang Linchuan smiled and said, "We've decided on the wedding candy. Xinghe and I will get our marriage certificate on March 1st."

"Really?" Lieutenant Wang's eyes lit up, and he quickly put the candy away. "This is fantastic news! I've been wanting to ask you two when you're getting married. Since you're in love, hurry up. The longer you wait, the more trouble you'll run into."

Hearing the commotion, the surrounding soldiers gathered around and started making a fuss.

"Commander Jiang, congratulations!"

"When is the banquet? Is it being held at the military headquarters?"

"Once we're married, we can live together every day. Commander Jiang, you won't have to stay cooped up in your office sleeping on your cot all the time!"

Jiang Linchuan, unusually, didn't have a stern face. Instead, he took out a handful of candy from his pocket and distributed it to the soldiers who surrounded him, patiently replying, "The banquet will be held in June when the weather is warmer, so let's hold it at the military headquarters."

"Alright! Then we'll be waiting to attend the wedding banquet!"

"It's still more than three months away, Commander Jiang, why don't you move it up a bit?"

"What do you know! Commander Jiang is just worried about Comrade Xu; it's cold outside and she might get cold during the wedding!"

The soldiers laughed as they unwrapped the candy and put it in their mouths.

So sweet!