Chapter 108: Please don't leave tonight, okay?
Xu Xiaozhen's voice was trembling.
That arrogant attitude just now vanished instantly.
She stood there, her hands trembling with fear, her eyes darting away, unable to look at the man in front of her.
Xu Xiaozhen never imagined that the person in question would return right after she finished complaining and hear everything she said.
She felt like dying!
Li Tong, who was standing next to her, also panicked and quickly stood up from her stool.
First, he respectfully addressed him as Captain Xu.
He then stood to the side, secretly worried for Xu Xiaozhen.
She was truly helpless; the whole team knew that Xu Qiaofeng had a bad temper and was extremely protective of his own.
Li Tong even suspected that Xu Xiaozhen was blinded by greed.
They actually dared to talk about Captain Xu's family behind his back and say such nasty things; even she couldn't stand it anymore.
This is bad; I'm afraid I'm going to suffer a big setback.
Xu Qiaofeng ignored Li Tong, his face tense, his gaze like ice shards, staring intently at Xu Xiaozhen.
He lowered his voice and repeated each word carefully: "I'm asking you, who did you just call a bad person?"
Xu Xiaozhen's already pale face turned even paler.
She looked as if she had lost all color in her face; her lips trembled, and she couldn't utter a complete sentence for a long time.
"I……"
"I didn't say anyone, Captain Xu, you've misunderstood. I was just chatting casually with Li Tong..."
"Just chatting?" Xu Qiaofeng took a big step forward.
The man exuded a heavy aura of oppression, and the others in the room didn't dare to even breathe.
Xu Qiaofeng: "No matter who you're talking about today, I will stand up for you. Xu Xiaozhen, as a switchboard operator, is it acceptable to lack professional ethics and neglect your duties?"
He protected Ning Tang for so long, and couldn't bear to say a harsh word to her.
Now that someone dared to insult her like this right under his nose, his anger had already reached its peak.
If he hadn't remembered his place, he would have dragged the man over to apologize to Ning Tang.
Xu Xiaozhen had never seen anything like this before.
She had a crush on Xu Qiaofeng because she liked his protective nature.
Now that I've become the other way around, I feel incredibly miserable, but even more so, I feel resentment towards the woman on the phone.
Xu Xiaozhen felt wronged, and tears instantly fell as she tried to soften Xu Qiaofeng's heart with her weak appearance.
She sniffled, her voice trembling with tears, and explained, "Captain Xu, how could you be so cruel?"
"I admit I liked you before, and I still do now. I can't stand other girls calling your name. Please understand my feelings!"
Xu Qiaofeng heard this.
His face turned even darker, just like the bottom of a wok used for stir-frying vegetables in the cafeteria; it was simply unbearable to look at.
What he finds most objectionable is using liking someone as an excuse to act rudely or even harm innocent people.
"Is your affection a reason for you to speak ill of my wife and spread rumors and slander?"
Xu Qiaofeng's voice was cold and devoid of any warmth.
He continued, "Xu Xiaozhen, get this straight, my wife is Ning Tang."
"We've been married for a long time and have a child together."
"What you call liking is nothing more than your selfish possessiveness. Don't try to make it sound so noble."
Xu Qiaofeng understands what girls like.
As long as they don't disturb his life and these girls haven't done anything wrong, he won't choose to embarrass them.
But now things are different; he has a wife.
He wanted to give his wife a sense of security.
Xu Qiaofeng would absolutely not allow anything that could lead to his marriage with Ning Tang to happen.
Xu Qiaofeng paused, his eagle-like eyes sweeping across the communications room. The others lowered their heads, not daring to utter a sound.
"Moreover, as a switchboard operator in the team, your job is to convey messages and serve the team members, not to let your personal emotions make things difficult for the family members or neglect your duties."
Xu Xiaozhen was rendered speechless by the accusations.
She has been the pampered darling of her family since birth.
When have I ever been humiliated like this by Xu Qiaofeng in front of so many people?
Xu Xiaozhen was so angry that she could hardly breathe, and her tears fell even more profusely as she subconsciously defended herself.
She said, "I just care about you too much. I thought she was the kind of bad woman who was deliberately clinging to you, that's why I said those things..."
"No investigation, no right to speak."
Xu Qiaofeng interrupted Xu Xiaozhen's sophistry, his voice cold and emotionless.
"You don't even know who's on the phone, yet you're labeling her a bad woman."
"You're a woman too, don't you know how important reputation is to a woman?"
Upon hearing Xu Qiaofeng's words, everyone in the room nodded subconsciously.
They never expected that Captain Xu, who seemed cold and aloof, was actually a person who respected women in private.
What good deeds did his wife do in her past life to be fortunate enough to marry such a good man as Captain Xu in this life?
Li Tong, who was standing next to her, couldn't stand it anymore.
She tugged at Xu Xiaozhen's arm and whispered, "Xiaozhen, don't argue."
"Quickly apologize to Captain Xu, and also apologize to Captain Xu's wife."
She was genuinely afraid that if Xu Xiaozhen continued to make a scene, there would be no way to back down.
It would have been better if she hadn't been advised; once she heard someone trying to persuade her, Xu Xiaozhen became fixated on the issue.
She forcefully wiped away her tears, her neck stiffened, and she looked at Xu Qiaofeng as if he were some kind of heartless man.
Xu Xiaozhen: "I did nothing wrong!"
"I just don't want you to be fooled by a bad woman, Captain Xu. If you get together with her, you'll regret it sooner or later!"
These words completely extinguished Xu Qiaofeng's last remaining patience.
He didn't want to say anything more, so he took out his walkie-talkie and pressed the call button.
"Pang Bo, have the discipline team and the logistics department come to the communications room."
“Some personnel have committed serious dereliction of duty and violated departmental regulations, which needs to be dealt with immediately.”
Without hesitation, Xu Qiaofeng pressed the intercom button and looked coldly at Xu Xiaozhen: "Whether you're wrong or not, let's wait for the disciplinary team to arrive and let them see if you've done anything wrong."
The team's rules are not just for show.
Everyone who makes a mistake must bear the consequences.
Regardless of gender.
Upon hearing Xu Qiaofeng's words, Xu Xiaozhen realized that things had reached a point of no return.
His face went from deathly pale to deathly gray.
Looking at the man's indifferent profile, Xu Xiaozhen felt both afraid and regretful.
If I had known he would be so heartless, I must have been blind to have fallen for him!
Xu Xiaozhen regretted it and wanted to find a way to back down.
But when she looked around the communications room, she found that her former colleagues all had an indifferent expression, which made her so angry that she cursed under her breath.
Before long, the discipline team and the director of the logistics department rushed over.
Seeing the tense atmosphere in the communications room and Xu Xiaozhen's defiant look, he already had a general idea of what was going on.
They quickly separated the people and looked for other people in the house to ask about the situation.
After learning the whole story, the members of the discipline team frowned more and more and quickly took notes in their notebooks.
These are all pieces of evidence that will be used for criticism at the meeting in a few days.
They said to Xu Xiaozhen in a serious tone, "Xu Xiaozhen, according to the team's code of conduct, you have seriously violated several rules."
“Each of these offenses warrants a disciplinary action, and in serious cases, expulsion from the team is possible. Do you have anything else to say?”
Xu Xiaozhen was now truly panicked.
She knelt down on the ground with a thud, and tears streamed down her face as if they were free.
"Director, I was wrong! I was really wrong!"
"Please give me another chance, I'll never do it again!"
"I have a sick mother to support at home. If I lose this job, I really can't survive..."
Xu Xiaozhen apologized while crying, putting herself in a very humble position.
However, not only Xu Qiaofeng, but all the leaders remained unmoved.
This is in the military.
If we become lax with her, will others still follow orders when they make mistakes?
Xu Qiaofeng had no desire to listen any further.
His mind was now filled with thoughts of whether Ning Tang would be heartbroken after being wronged.
To be fair, Li Tong was very perceptive and noticed that Xu Qiaofeng was distracted, so she offered to help him call the guesthouse where Ning Tang was staying.
Although Xu Qiaofeng did not show it on his face, his tone and attitude were very polite.
Unfortunately, the guesthouse said that Ning Tang and Su Tiantian had left a few hours ago and they couldn't answer the phone now.
If Xu Qiaofeng has something urgent, he can call back when they return in the evening.
Xu Qiaofeng couldn't hold back for these few hours.
He's the kind of person who acts on his impulses, so instead of lingering here, he decided to drive straight to Ning Tang.
Pang Bo had just finished dealing with his work when he saw Xu Qiaofeng's hurried departure.
He was stunned for a moment, then instinctively chased after him.
"Captain Xu, where are you going? We just got back from a mission, why are you going out again?"
"Go to the hospital where Ning Tang is on a business trip." Xu Qiaofeng didn't even turn his head, opened the car door and got in. "She has something to do there, I have to go and see."
Pang Bo was stunned for a moment.
It became clear immediately.
Captain Xu must be worried about his sister-in-law.
He quickly waved his hand and patted his chest: "Then be careful on the road. I'll keep an eye on things here with the team. If anything happens, I'll send you an urgent telegram."
Xu Qiaofeng nodded and hummed in agreement.
With a press of the accelerator, the SUV quickly drove out of the military base gate.
There weren't many cars on the road, and he tried his best to keep the car within a safe range, but he still couldn't help but check his watch frequently.
It was only a little over an hour's journey, but it felt like a year.
Xu Qiaofeng recalled Ning Tang's voice when she called him the day before yesterday, after she had just arrived at the guesthouse; it was gentle and sweet.
He kept saying that he was living a very comfortable life, without mentioning at all that he had been wronged.
The more Xu Qiaofeng thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.
His little girl is always used to shouldering things on her own. He is her husband and should be her strongest support. How can he let her face these wolves and tigers alone?
Ning Tang proactively called the team during the day, which means she must have encountered a difficult situation that she couldn't handle.
They sped along the road.
We finally arrived at the hospital where Ning Tang was on a business trip before dark.
Xu Qiaofeng didn't rush to find her. Instead, he parked his car downstairs and sat in it quietly, waiting.
In the 1970s, people who owned cars were generally members of the military.
Those watching were particularly stunned when they saw Xu Qiaofeng's military uniform and his ridiculously handsome face.
Many young girls blushed and wanted to go over and strike up a conversation.
Just as I mustered up my courage and was about to go over, I saw Xu Qiaofeng get out of the car.
The man had broad shoulders and long legs, and his dark green military uniform accentuated his upright posture, giving him an aura of sharp military presence.
He had only taken two steps when his gaze was precisely locked onto Ning Tang, who was walking out of the hospital gate.
Ning Tang had just finished explaining tomorrow's work to Su Tiantian and was organizing the documents in her hands.
I looked up and was met with a pair of familiar eyes. I stopped in my tracks and almost dropped the documents in my hand.
"Xu Qiaofeng? What brings you here?"
She walked over quickly, her face full of surprise, and even her voice was softer than usual.
Xu Qiaofeng went up to her and naturally took the documents from her hand.
His fingertips touched her slightly cool hand, and he subconsciously tightened his grip: "I just finished a mission and came to see you."
Seeing this, Su Tiantian, who was standing next to her, waved her hand tactfully and said, "You guys chat, I'll go back to the guesthouse first, I don't want to be a third wheel."
After saying that, he winked at Ning Tang, then ran off with a smile.
There were still quite a few onlookers at the hospital entrance.
Afraid that Ning Tang would feel uncomfortable, Xu Qiaofeng pulled her towards the car and asked in a low voice.
"Have you eaten? I'll take you to get something good to eat."
"Not yet, I just finished." Ning Tang nodded, her gaze falling on his face, and couldn't help but ask, "Are you tired? You look a little listless."
Xu Qiaofeng felt a warmth in his heart; she had still seen through his attempt to hide his exhaustion.
The feeling was like a thirsty person walking in the desert drinking a glass of plain water.
He ruffled her hair and said with a smile, "It's nothing, I just missed you."
"Xu Xiaozhen was rude to you when I called during the day, but don't take it to heart. I've already taken care of it."
Ning Tang paused for a moment, then smiled and shook her head: "I didn't take it to heart, I just found it a little funny. Don't get angry over something like this, it's not worth it."
“Why isn’t it worth it?” Xu Qiaofeng stopped and looked at her seriously. “You’re my wife. No one can make you suffer. She has already apologized to you, and the disciplinary team has punished her. No one will dare to treat you like this again.”
Seeing his earnest expression, Ning Tang felt a warmth in her heart and took his arm.
"Okay, Captain Xu always protects me the most. Let's go eat, I'm a little hungry."
Xu Qiaofeng was amused by her, and the corners of his tightly closed mouth finally curved into a smile.
He pulled her into the car, started the engine, and drove towards the nearby state-run restaurant.
The state-run restaurants here are small, but very clean.
Xu Qiaofeng ordered several dishes that Ning Tang liked, and also specially asked for a bowl of egg drop soup.
While waiting for the food, Ning Tang remembered her business and told Xu Qiaofeng about her mother's sudden appearance there.
Xu Qiaofeng frowned, clearly not expecting Ning's mother to suddenly reappear.
He's been busy lately and hasn't seen Zhang Yanfei in the team for a long time.
But I heard from the team these past two days that Zhang Yanfei seems to be getting a promotion. Could it be related to this?
The food was ready quickly.
Xu Qiaofeng kept putting food on Ning Tang's plate, but he didn't eat much himself, spending most of the time watching her eat.
Seeing his wife's satisfied expression, Xu Qiaofeng's irritation completely disappeared.
For the first time, he somewhat agreed with what his grandparents were saying.
After a man marries a wife, he feels like he has a home.
After the meal, Xu Qiaofeng escorted Ning Tang back to the guesthouse.
Upon reaching the door, Ning Tang didn't get out of the car immediately. Her face flushed, she avoided looking the man in the eye and whispered:
"Please don't leave today, okay?"
"There are still empty rooms at the guesthouse, would you like to stay..."
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