Cheng Ran's eyes reddened upon hearing Jiang Wanqing's words. He just stared at her without saying a word, as if he had been bullied.
For a moment, she was stunned and stood there, then quickly explained.
"No, that's not what you mean. Isn't it good for us to accompany each other while remaining independent?"
"I'm worried."
"What are you worried about?"
"man."
The two exchanged questions and answers. When Jiang Wanqing heard his concerns, her eyelids twitched. Wasn't this still jealousy?
She pursed her lips, stood on tiptoe, and gently rubbed his head like she was soothing a puppy.
"Okay, okay? I already said that once I've saved enough money to pay Zheng Yuan back, we'll be even." Her eyes darted around, and she generously held out her hand to him: "Or you can lend me some money first, and I won't argue with you this time, okay?"
“You know the combination to the box. Even if you take all the savings, I won’t complain. But it’s clear that using money now won’t stop him from having any more ideas.”
He was genuinely feeling threatened. Last time, when he accompanied Jiang Wanqing to the factory, something dangerous almost happened. If he wasn't there next time, or if he was on a mission for a month or two, would things change by the time he returned?
He was very unsure of himself. He trusted Jiang Wanqing, but he was even more afraid of the power of the saying "a good woman can be swayed by a persistent suitor".
She opened her mouth, wanting to say it wouldn't be that serious, but the worry in his eyes didn't lessen; instead, it deepened. She took a helpless breath.
"I'll handle this. Give me some time. Whether Zheng Yuan poses a threat to you depends on me, not him. Don't worry, okay?"
After a few words of coaxing, Jiang Wanqing frowned. Something's not right... this is strange...
"Okay, I'll give you a week to return the money to him, and then we'll cut all ties." He readily agreed, his eyes softening, no longer as cold as before.
She was still wondering if he had set a trap for her. After all, Battalion Commander Cheng wasn't some weak, submissive woman. Was he trying to use a show of weakness to force her to make a choice? Or...?
While she was lost in thought, Cheng Ran suddenly cupped her cheeks and looked down at her.
"Did you hear what I said?"
"Hmm?" She snapped out of her reverie and nodded. "I heard you. Let's cook first..."
Well, getting rid of Zheng Yuan was something she had always wanted to do anyway, and taking this opportunity to resolve it completely was a good idea, she said with a pursed lip.
"Sweetie, go and rest for a while. I'll call you when dinner is ready."
Cheng Ran held her shoulders and pushed her out, the smug smile on his face quickly disappearing.
A man who doesn't fight for power or compete will find his position unstable and precarious!
Nevertheless, he was still not entirely at ease, and during training breaks he had to numb himself with intense self-training.
The entire training team was bewildered by him. Some of the bolder ones, but who couldn't speak up in front of Cheng Ran, provoked the veterans.
"Old Liu, go check on Battalion Commander Cheng. We didn't offend him, did we? Don't train us to death later, I can't take it."
"I can't take it either..." someone echoed, waving their hand.
Old Liu straightened his hat and belt, put his hands behind his back, and took a big step.
"You bunch of brats, I have to step in. Watch this, I'll show you what I've got!"
He walked confidently toward Cheng Ran, and just when everyone thought he was about to unleash some amazing move, he actually fanned Cheng Ran!
"Hey, Battalion Commander Cheng, what's on your mind? You see, the brothers are really concerned about you. They sent me to come and talk to you on their behalf. I can't speak for other things, but I'm an expert at helping you resolve your inner conflicts. Whatever your problems are, I can break them down and solve them clearly!"
Old Liu patted his chest, admitting that his fist, which had just been removed from the sandbag, was still hard. He glanced back at the team he was leading...
"They say I have something on my mind? How do you want to comfort me?"
Don't be fooled by his smiling face and gentle words; a closer look reveals his seriousness. If Lao Liu can't offer a convincing explanation, he's in for a intensive training session.
"Uh..." Old Liu rubbed his hands together: "That depends on what your problem is. I heard that you and your wife haven't been doing so well lately... you know, you're not unhappy about this, are you?"
This guy was like a seasoned veteran. Cheng Ran rolled his eyes at him, too lazy to talk to him, and was about to leave when Lao Liu quickly grabbed him.
"Hehe, Battalion Commander Cheng, if it's about this, I really do have a way. Anyway, it's rest time now, why don't you listen to my suggestion? If you think it's right, consider it. If we don't agree, just ignore what I said, okay?"
He was eager to show off, so Cheng Ran twirled his fingers, casually found a rock to sit on, and didn't say anything.
Old Liu was stunned for a moment, but quickly understood and squatted down next to Cheng Ran.
"Battalion Commander Cheng, I heard that your marriage to your wife was arranged by your elders?"
"What's wrong? Is it not okay?"
"Haha... Of course, no matter what kind of marriage it is, the end result is the same anyway. What do we want when we get a wife? Isn't it to ensure there are no worries for the family and to carry on the family line? We don't need her to be too capable. To put it bluntly, as long as she is virtuous and sensible, that's enough. We can take care of all the household expenses."
Old Liu counted on his fingers, from daily necessities to children's education. At first, he paid attention to Cheng Ran's expression, but later he got carried away and started talking on his own, completely unaware that the person listening to him was gradually changing his expression.
"If you ask me, it's because your wife is too strong-willed and only thinks of herself that you, Battalion Commander, have so many worries. Let her drop out of school and learn how to take care of a family from the other wives in the family compound. Then she can focus on being a good wife and mother, and everything will be harmonious at home... Ah... my butt..."
Before he could even finish the word "Xing," Cheng Ran kicked him to the ground, then stood up and looked down at him condescendingly.
"Don't you dare mess with any nice girls in the future, and don't say you're a soldier I trained!"
Cheng Ran's voice was filled with anger. He knew that wasting time listening to his nonsense was a waste of time, and he shouldn't have given him a chance to speak at all!
"I didn't..." Old Liu puffed out his cheeks and muttered, "Like a dog biting Lü Dongbin!"
If someone has to sacrifice something in a marriage, it should never be Jiang Wanqing.
This idea grew rapidly in Cheng Ran's mind and took root...
In peacetime, there are probably not many occasions where he would need to risk his life, so retiring to a smaller space where he can better fulfill his potential might be a viable option...
His judgment began to shift, and he even had the contents of the report ready in his mind, just waiting for the final decision.
After get off work that day, he went to the market. One of the essential skills for being a good family supporter is being able to handle both social occasions and domestic tasks.
Not only do you have to know how to do it, but you also have to do it well, otherwise you won't be able to hold onto your lover's heart.
"Hey, comrade, it's you buying groceries again. Your wife is so lucky."
"Look at the ribs, they're still fresh..."
"The vegetables are so fresh..."
Cheng Ran had already become a familiar face at the market, and many people greeted him. He responded politely and courteously as he continued walking towards the seafood section.
"What kind of mountain produce is so expensive! I'll smash your stall, you cripple!"
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