Ying Mingcheng is also talking about this matter.

As soon as he went downstairs, he was caught by Xiao Gao, who said that Political Commissar Li was looking for him.

On the way to the political commissar's office, Xiao Gao kept apologizing with a gloomy face, "Deputy Battalion Commander Ying, it's my fault. I didn't understand the situation clearly before I told you about Doctor Mu's fainting, which led to the conflict between you two."

"I'll tell the political commissar in a moment that this is all my fault. I didn't do my job well. If you want to punish me, punish me."

"It's not your fault," Ying Mingcheng shook his head and thanked Xiao Gao sincerely, "Xiao Gao, thank you for taking care of her all the way."

Xiao Gao waved his hands, "No, no, I didn't do anything. On the contrary, Doctor Mu did a lot of good things. You may not know this, but she saved a female comrade on the way back to the mountain!"

Ying Mingcheng listened all the way, and thinking of the little girl who was still talking about Tianchong and Qihai in his dream last night, he couldn't help shaking his head, "She is just like her grandfather, both have a heart of a bodhisattva."

Xiao Gao blinked, feeling dizzy. Did Deputy Company Commander Ying just laugh?

How could someone laugh on the eve of the talk with Political Commissar Li!

Ying Mingcheng didn't know that Xiao Gao had a different kind of admiration for him, nor did he realize that the corners of his mouth curled up as he listened. He thought Xiao Xi was shy by nature and it would take some time for her to adapt to life in the mountain family compound. He didn't expect that she had already done so many things!

His good mood disappeared when he saw Cao Aijun standing next to Political Commissar Li's desk.

"Snitch," he lightly cast a provocative look at Cao Aijun, and felt a little better when he saw that the other party suddenly clenched his fists but could only endure it in a cowardly manner.

"Ying Mingcheng!" Political Commissar Li slammed the table, shaking his head in anguish. "You're still pulling little tricks in front of me at this point?! Tell me! Why did you hit Cao Aijun? You're comrades. You'll be facing each other on the battlefield. Your behavior is extremely egregious. You'll be court-martialed. Do you understand that?"

"It wasn't a beating. I was sparring with Sergeant Cao Aijun." Ying Mingcheng was no fool. He rolled up his sleeves and shook the bruises on his arms. "I remember the military discipline, but sparring shouldn't be prohibited, right?"

Political Commissar Li didn't expect his words to frighten the veteran. He glared at him with dismay, "Tell me, what's going on?"

Cao Aijun gritted his teeth. He had just explained the details, but Political Commissar Li was still asking again. This clearly showed that he didn't trust him! But he couldn't refute Ying Mingcheng's "exchange of views." If he really admitted that he was unilaterally beaten, would he still have any face left if the news got out?

He stood behind Political Commissar Li, his heart racing, when he suddenly sensed a murderous intent charging at him. He looked up and saw Ying Mingcheng staring at him intently, muttering through gritted teeth, "Captain Cao is jealous of my early marriage."

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Cao Aijun and Political Commissar Li were filled with questions, but Ying Mingcheng continued to chatter away without blushing or getting distracted. "Captain Cao insisted on asking me for advice on how to get married, so we had a discussion."

Political Commissar Li was almost amused by this kid. It was only in recent years that Ying Mingcheng had settled down, making people think that he was a mature, steady and qualified soldier. But when he first joined the army, he was a complete thorn in the flesh, just like Sun Wukong breaking into the Heavenly Palace, eager to turn the world upside down.

Unexpectedly, the devil popped up again at this moment.

Political Commissar Li sneered, "Ying Mingcheng, do you think I trust you?"

"This is the fact," Ying Mingcheng insisted that it was a matter between the two of them. He would rather lie than involve Mu Huaixi in any way. He also did not forget to continue provoking Cao Aijun opposite him with his eyes, hoping that he could use this matter as a battle of dignity between men.

Unfortunately, Cao Aijun betrayed his kindness. He covered his face and shouted, "He lied! It was clearly because I offended Mu Huaixi that he attacked me! That incident was clearly in the past. I said I would apologize to Mu Huaixi, but she refused to accept it!"

Political Commissar Li didn't look back. He sighed in disappointment and looked at Ying Mingcheng seriously, "What do you say?"

Ying Mingcheng raised his eyes lazily. "Since Cao Aijun said that the matter was over, why would I bother him again? What's the point of involving a woman in a matter between us men?"

"What do you mean by talking about women? It's your woman who caused this!" Cao Aijun was so angry. He really couldn't understand. Mu Huaixi was also a military wife, so why couldn't she help to persuade him?

Not only did she not try to persuade her, she also hypocritically said that Ying Mingcheng did not want her to join the army, and that Zhao Huihui should have her own choice.

What's the meaning?

Ying Mingcheng didn't let her join the army, so didn't she come anyway? How could so many sisters-in-law endure the hardship, but Zhao Huihui couldn't?

Cao Aijun was really disappointed with Zhao Huihui. Zhao Huihui had previously said that she didn't want to serve her parents-in-law in her hometown, so he worked hard to get her the qualification to join the army, but what about her?

He had fantasized about married life more than once. Zhao Huihui was beautiful and well-mannered, much better than those older sisters and aunties in the family compound! As a couple, they were united in purpose, and their lives would surely get better and better!

But now, everything is gone!

It’s all because of Mu Huaixi!

Cao Aijun thought back and realized that if it happened again, he wouldn't expect Yu Muhuaixi to help persuade him. He just needed to keep his mouth shut and not add fuel to the fire!

Ying Mingcheng listened to him chattering for a long time, but he didn't take it seriously. Xiao Xi was not the kind of person who meddles in other people's business. Even if she said something, it couldn't be wrong!

"I really don't want her to join the army," Ying Mingcheng interrupted his chatter, "You can ask Captain Wei about this. I originally planned to send her back to her hometown to study."

Cao Aijun didn't believe a word of it. He had inquired around and knew that Ying Mingcheng and his wife's marriage was arranged by their families. Their relationship couldn't possibly be as deep as that between him and Huihui, yet he had to pretend to be deeply in love.

He sneered and said sarcastically, "You two are truly in love. She's willing to follow the army deep into the mountains for you, so why aren't you willing to retire and go home for her?"

After Zhao Huihui left, he also heard a lot of rumors, saying that he was selfish and only wanted the woman to give. They also said that if he really couldn't leave Zhao Huihui, why didn't he retire and go back so that they could live a good life at home.

Cao Aijun felt that these people were all crazy. He had worked so hard to be promoted to company commander. He was so young and had a bright future. No one could possibly retire, right?!

Anyone who retreats is a fool!

"Look, look, you can't do it either, right?" Cao Aijun saw Ying Mingcheng's expressionless face and screamed inwardly. He blurted out what was in his heart without realizing it. "But your wife is doing well in the mountains. Even without you, she still has a lot of men around her!"

"Cao Aijun, apologize!" Political Commissar Li slammed the table and stood up, turning his head to glare at Cao Aijun. He couldn't believe what he heard.

"No need to apologize," Ying Mingcheng said grimly, tearing off his red collar badge and throwing it on the table along with his military cap. "Political Commissar, I voluntarily retire."

Political Commissar Li turned around in shock, only to see Ying Mingcheng rushing forward with gritted teeth. He kicked the smug Cao Aijun against the wall and said, "Before I retire, I'm going to beat you to death, you bastard!"