After drinking two cups of horse urine, he lost all sense of right and wrong. Cheng Ran's anger towards Du Heng reached an uncontrollable level. Sure enough, a person is a person, and a dog is a dog; a dog can't change its nature of eating shit! No matter how well you pretend, it's useless.
The sound of the wine glass shattering seemed to pull Du Heng back from his drunken stupor by a few points. He quickly shook his head and subconsciously took two steps back.
"I...I didn't mean that..."
"So what do you mean? Do you want to test whether your words are tougher or my fists are tougher?"
Cheng Ran clenched his fist, about to strike Du Heng, when Jiang Wanqing immediately pulled him back.
"Don't... mind your place."
Cheng's father also stood up nervously. He had just been drinking and chatting happily with Du Heng, but now his expression changed.
"Your wife is right. You're a regimental commander in the military region now. Watch your words and actions. He offended you, just kick him out!"
"Commander Cheng, I'm sorry... I... I was just being mean! I didn't mean it!"
Du Heng slapped himself a few times. Drinking had led to his mistakes, and he had accidentally blurted out his true feelings. If Cheng Ran had punched him, he would have lost half his life!
"Get out of here! I really misjudged you. Once is never enough. The cooperation plan I promised you has been completed. You can walk the rest of the way yourself. Cooperating with you is too risky."
Unexpectedly, after just two drinks, Du Heng lost his sense of self-worth, which also revealed his true thoughts, allowing Jiang Wanqing to make her final judgment on him: this person is not worth getting to know well, much less worth cooperating with!
"No, please... Comrade Jiang, I apologize. You can do whatever you want with me, but our cooperation has just begun, and it can't end halfway. I've already made a promise at the factory, and I can't go back on my word..."
He was anxious. This involved huge profits, and he had already tasted the benefits. There were even more advantages to the cooperation with Jiang Wanqing to come. How could he be willing to end it so easily?
Seeing that Jiang Wanqing remained unmoved, he knelt down before her and Cheng Ran with a thud.
“From this day forward, I will never set foot in your house again. Apart from cooperation, I will never utter a word about work-related matters! I beg Commander Cheng, please forgive me this time, and Comrade Jiang… please consider my…”
"Since you're useless, today's events have served as a wake-up call for me. You're a coward who fears power but not morality, a two-faced person. Cooperating with you would likely lead to endless troubles. I don't care what boasts you make, that's not my obligation. I'll say it again, from now on, we'll go our separate ways!"
After Jiang Wanqing finished speaking, she didn't give him another glance. It was rare for Du Heng to be able to personally turn away such immense wealth that was offered to him, all by himself and with just his words. She didn't want to waste any more words with him. Cheng Ran was still angry, and if he looked at the person on the ground even once more, he was afraid he would lose control of his fists and feet.
"Dad, get him out of here!"
She grabbed Cheng Ran and quickly asked Cheng's father for help. This was a matter concerning the whole family, and she believed he wouldn't be so clueless at this time.
As it turned out, this was indeed the case. Cheng's father was able to distinguish between what was important and what was not. At least in the Southwest, where he had no relatives or friends, he believed that it was best to resolve his own family matters behind closed doors and to unite with others in the outside world.
"Get out of here right now!"
Although he was old, Cheng's father still had some strength. In addition, Du Heng was so frightened that he dared not fight back. He was quickly dragged out, and his pleas for mercy were blocked outside the door.
"Bang bang bang..."
"Comrade Jiang, please reconsider this cooperation! This is not a trivial matter. I will certainly meet all your conditions without complaint... Please don't give up on southern Xinjiang..."
I don't remember how long he called out, but the sound grew fainter and fainter until it was completely silenced.
Jiang Wanqing didn't care whether the people outside had left or not; she only cared about calming Cheng Ran down, pulling him back into the room, and closing the door.
"I take responsibility for what happened today. I apologize. I should have known better than to let Du Heng in... um..."
She was sincerely trying to calm his restlessness when he suddenly pulled her down beneath him, kissed her lips, and lingered on her.
She struggled at first, then felt his explosive power, slowly wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him passionately.
Are you punishing me for Du Heng's mistake?
Jiang Wanqing finally caught her breath and immediately asked him with tears in her eyes.
She stared intently at him, then raised her hand to touch his furrowed brows.
"You're all better now. Du Heng's words can't hurt you anymore, so please don't be angry, okay?"
Today was truly an unexpected turn of events; I really didn't expect things to turn out this way. Fortunately, she managed to cut her losses in time, and it seems she will have no further dealings with Du Heng.
"He can't hurt me, but he said I'm holding you back. What do you think?"
So that's what he cared about. Doesn't that just bring us back to the issue from a while ago? Jiang Wanqing's temples throbbed.
"Now you're all better off. What he said is unfounded, and you won't hold me back."
"What if I don't get better? What if I'm not so lucky?"
"There are no 'what ifs'! I've already given you the answer, why are you still doubting it..."
"I'm sorry, I..."
He lowered his head slightly, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes. Perhaps it was the psychological trauma left by the injury he had sustained some time ago. After calming down, he began to regret it, as if another little voice in his head was fighting against him.
“I shouldn’t have taken my anger out on you… Wanqing, I apologize.”
His emotions came quickly and faded just as fast. Jiang Wanqing gently stroked his face.
"Forget the past, okay? The doctor said you're all better now."
"Okay, I know. You rest, I'm going out for some fresh air."
Cheng Ran got off her, narrowed his eyes. He shouldn't have taken his anger out on the innocent Jiang Wanqing, but that didn't mean he didn't want to settle accounts with the man surnamed Du.
Judging from that guy's behavior today, he'll definitely keep bothering Jiang Wanqing in the future. Whether it's for cooperation or just admiration, that scoundrel is better off staying away from her!
He left his house, dressed in civilian clothes, and walked until he reached the entrance of the military district.
The guard saluted him.
"Greetings, Commander!"
Cheng Ran returned the greeting and went inside, heading straight for Du Ming's office.
Because he was a technical soldier who spent most of his time studying military equipment, he instinctively turned around when he heard the door open.
They were pleasantly surprised to see that the person who came was Cheng Ran.
"Commander Cheng, what brings you here? Please have a seat. Aren't you on leave today? Let me get you some tea..."
"I'm not here for tea. Sit down! I have something to say to you!"
Cheng Ran looked serious, not like someone who had come to chat and reminisce, so Du Ming couldn't help but become serious as well.
"Yes, sir! Please give your instructions, commander!"
How long have you been here?
"Reporting to the commander, it's been less than a year."
"Hmph, less than a year." Cheng Ran twirled his wrist. "In this past year, you've faced danger multiple times. Who saved you?"
"It was you, Commander!" Du Ming's gaze was firm. "I will never forget your great kindness and life-saving grace!"
"Alright, since it's unforgettable, it's time for you to repay me."
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