"Xiaoru, you're looking at your Commander Xiao again."

The girl who was being teased immediately lowered the curtain and started playfully fighting with another girl, saying, "Don't talk nonsense."

"Where am I lying? How many times have you come here for Commander Xiao? You were originally supposed to perform at the Beijing Military Region this time, but what happened? As soon as the commander issued the notice, you went to her and changed the venue. Don't think I don't know."

Xiaoru smiled and said, "I just like him. As long as he's not married, I still have a chance."

Seeing her like this, the girl next to her shook her head, indicating that she couldn't understand. She had confessed so many times. If the man liked her type, he would have agreed long ago. Why would he wait until now?

Anyway, she doesn't think this relationship will last, but it's not her business. A few teasing remarks are enough; saying too much will only annoy people.

"Then you should wait until the show is over before you go find him. Okay, okay, stop being so infatuated. If you stay any longer, there won't be enough time."

The performance began as soon as Xiao Yuheng arrived.

However, no matter whether the girl on stage was singing or dancing, Xiao Yuheng felt nothing; his mind was only filled with the image of Gu An'an.

"What are you doing? I brought you to watch the show, not to come up with a battle strategy. Who are you looking at with that long face?"

Zhao Dalong was just being sarcastic and wanted to argue with Xiao Yuheng, but the other person only glanced at him before continuing to immerse himself in his own world.

Now that he finally has some free time from work, he needs to think carefully about what to prepare for the wedding. He absolutely cannot let An'an suffer because of a moment's negligence.

It's easy to imagine that he automatically brushed aside Xiaoru's flirtatious glances.

The performance had just ended, and Xiao Yuheng was the first to get up and leave. Before he had even left the auditorium, a female voice sounded behind him.

"Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao, wait a moment."

Xiao Yuheng frowned. He recognized the voice, but he didn't like it, so he quickened his pace.

Seeing this, Xiaoru chased even faster.

"Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao, Xiao Yuheng, wait a moment, I have something to tell you."

Xiaoru's voice wasn't quiet, and there were many people in the auditorium, so everyone's eyes immediately turned to them.

Xiao Yuheng knew that hiding wouldn't work; anyone who didn't know better would think she had done something wrong. So she stopped, turned around, and asked stiffly, "Comrade, what do you need me for?"

Xiaoru took two more steps until the two were only about a meter apart. Then she straightened her hair, took a deep breath, and said, "Don't you recognize me? I'm Meng Ru."

It would be a lie to say I wasn't heartbroken. After pursuing her for so long, she still looked at me like a stranger. Who wouldn't feel good about that?

"What's the matter?"

Xiao Yuheng's tone was as stiff as ever, so stiff that Meng Ru didn't know how to respond.

"Um, how was my singing just now?"

Meng Ru was very confident in her voice. Every military region she had ever visited had praised her. She believed that with her strengths, she would definitely be able to attract this tough guy in front of her.

"I didn't hear you."

Xiao Yuheng was telling the truth. He had been in a daze the whole time, rehearsing the scene of marrying Gu An'an over and over again in his mind. He had no time to care whether they were singing or dancing on stage.

But the truth is often unpleasant to hear, as you can tell from Meng Ru's expression.

"Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao, you..."

Meng Ru was furious. If you won't take the hint, then I'll just be direct.

"Is there anything else? If not, I'll go and get back to work."

Didn't you see those kids next to you not walking properly, glancing at them out of the corner of your eye every now and then, thinking whatever you wanted without saying a word?

An'an will definitely come to the army in the future. If these guys don't keep their mouths shut and let An'an know that he talked to a girl alone for so long, he will definitely be angry.

It's better to retreat now than to explain later.

After saying this, Xiao Yuheng tried to leave. Meng Ru hurriedly reached out to grab him, but Xiao Yuheng dodged her.

"Comrade Meng, speak quickly if you have something to say. Don't beat around the bush; it's easy for people to misunderstand."

Meng Ru took a deep breath. "Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao, I've looked for you so many times, you should have realized I'm interested in you, and you..."

Before Meng Ru could finish speaking, Xiao Yuheng hurriedly distanced himself, saying, "Comrade Meng, I already have a girlfriend and we're getting married soon. I'll pretend I didn't hear what you just said and I'll be leaving now."

As he turned away, Xiao Yuheng's brows were still furrowed. Surely someone had heard his refusal? If An'an heard any gossip later, surely someone would explain things to him?

Xiao Yuheng moved with lightning speed, disappearing from Mengru's sight in just a few steps.

"Xiaoru, what's wrong? What did Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao say? Did he agree?"

Hearing her friend's voice, Meng Ru finally snapped out of her shock. "He... he just said he already has a girlfriend, and... and he's getting married soon."

This was something Meng Ru hadn't expected. This man had been single for so long, so why was he suddenly getting married?

"Getting married? To whom? It's definitely not someone from our unit, could it be someone from the military hospital?"

It's no wonder they think this way. Xiao Yuheng has reached this position at such a young age, so when choosing a future partner, he would definitely want someone with a good job and a good family background. This is a common problem for many people.

"I don't know, he didn't say."

Meng Ru had a gloomy expression and kept her head down, seemingly lost in thought, as she walked step by step towards the backstage area.

"Alright, let's pack up and head back. Everyone be careful not to leave anything behind."

Seeing Meng Ru sitting motionless in the chair, Commander Zhou asked with concern, "What's wrong, Meng?"

"Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao has a girlfriend."

Many people in the troupe knew about Meng Ru's feelings for Xiao Yuheng, and as the head of the cultural troupe, how could Director Zhou not know?

"Have you found a boyfriend?"

But thinking about it, it's normal. A young man in his twenties, even if he's focused on his work, shouldn't neglect his marriage.

Moreover, Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao is young and promising, so he must have many girls eyeing him, making the competition fierce.

"Alright, there are plenty of good men out there. Even without Butcher Zhang, we'd still eat those hairy pigs, wouldn't we? Let me keep an eye out and pick a good one for you."

Meng Ru is considered a pillar of the troupe, so Troupe Leader Zhou pays extra attention to her.

Meng Ru agreed outwardly, but inwardly she didn't take it seriously.

Xiao Yuheng is good-looking, capable, and seems to have a strong background. Only a man like him is worthy of her.

As for the others, they either had no background or were incompetent spoiled rich kids. She felt that being with such people would be a disgrace to herself.

"Commander, could you help me find out who his girlfriend is? I'll never be satisfied if I don't know who she is."

If that person is more outstanding and has a stronger background than you, then giving up is fine.

If that person is inferior to me, they only rose to power through some seductive tricks.

A flash of malice crossed Meng Ru's eyes; then she wouldn't blame her for using underhanded tactics to break things up between them...