Li Jiayi sneered, and without saying a word, he raised his foot and kicked him in the back of the head.
Guo Qiang was in so much pain that he immediately fainted and fell silent...
Inside the tent, there was a deathly silence.
Several wounded soldiers instinctively shrank their necks.
They had all heard of General Li's superhuman strength and extraordinary abilities, but they had never gone to sea with him and had never seen it with their own eyes.
Unexpectedly, I've had the chance to find the answer today, at a time like this...
Dr. Sun wasn't afraid; he coughed twice and recounted what had just happened.
He was an old man living alone with no children. After Coral came to the wounded soldiers' camp, she took good care of him.
He was very grateful, and at that moment he couldn't help but say a few words on behalf of Coral.
"General Li, please forgive my bluntness, but Miss Coral can't stay in the wounded soldiers' camp any longer. If you're so kind, please arrange a place for her as soon as possible."
Li Jiayi nodded, offering no explanation for himself, but simply bowed in thanks, then grabbed Shanhu's arm and left.
Outside the tent, a larger crowd had gathered, and everyone felt somewhat awkward when they suddenly faced Li Jiayi's cold expression.
In particular, the lieutenant general who was in charge of the wounded soldiers' camp was quite familiar with Li Jiayi.
A few days ago, the Li family sent over some snacks, and he even managed to snag a few pieces.
At this moment, he braced himself and stepped forward, asking, "General Li, what happened? Is there anything I can do to help you deal with it?"
Li Jiayi nodded without any hesitation.
He pointed into the tent and said, "Guo Qiang inside has recovered from his injuries, so he doesn't need to stay in the camp."
"This man is morally corrupt; he insulted the female doctor who bandaged his wounds, which is truly despicable."
"If this gets out, the reputation that our Hailan Army fought so hard to earn will be tarnished by him."
These words have escalated today's argument to a whole new level!
The lieutenant and all the soldiers who were watching the spectacle changed their expressions, abandoning their amusement and becoming serious.
The lieutenant immediately replied, "General Li, rest assured, I will investigate thoroughly and handle this matter fairly."
"If this brat is truly shameless and disgraces the Hailan Army, I will definitely make him suffer!"
Li Jiayi bowed in thanks, then picked up the package from the ground, turned around and called to Shanhu, "Come on!"
After saying that, he strode to the small tent, lifted the curtain, and went inside.
Coral hesitated for a moment, then followed inside with her head down, but still flipped the tent flap up so that people outside could see inside.
She has no reputation left, and she's not afraid of what others say.
But General Li was not an option.
He's such a good person; he's destined to become a radiant war god, revered by the world. She can't drag him down...
Li Jiayi glanced at the empty doorway, but felt a tightness in his chest.
He took a deep breath, placed the package on the bed, and said, "These are everyday items that my grandmother and fourth aunt prepared by hand. They are not expensive, but they are practical."
Coral quickly bowed and thanked them, her slender neck lowered, silent and quiet, completely different from before.
If the tiger was fiercely tearing at the wolf even when it was on its deathbed, then the girl in front of him now was a cat with its claws retracted, looking somewhat apprehensive and uneasy.
He thought for a moment and then said, "What happened earlier wasn't your fault. If you encounter someone like that again, you should still fight back without holding back!"
Coral suddenly looked up, and a spark of light suddenly appeared in her lifeless eyes.
The woman was supposed to be chaste, quiet, and gentle; yet she had not only hit someone but also been riding on top of him...
General Li didn't mind, and even said he didn't blame her...
Seeing her like this, Li Jiayi felt a slight pang of pain in his heart.
But he didn't know how to persuade her, so he paced around on the ground in frustration for a few moments before finally speaking frankly.
“Miss Coral, I’ve loved martial arts since I was a child. I’m a rough person and I don’t know how to be tactful or diplomatic. I’ll just say it directly!”
"You single-handedly stormed the bandit's den to avenge your parents and relatives. I think you have courage and decisiveness!"
"During your time in the wounded soldiers' camp, you took good care of the injured brothers, which was much better than those weak and delicate girls!"
I admire you very much, and I want to marry you!
"Moreover, we saved each other's lives and fell into the water together. Most of the grievances and bullying you suffered were because of me, so I have to take on the responsibility of taking care of you."
"Of course, I also have my own selfish reasons. I think that with your strength, you can support me in continuing to kill Japanese pirates after we get married."
"If something happens to me and I die at sea, you can take care of my grandmother and father and my sister in my place!"
"So, if you think I'm alright, not too bad, then marry me."
Coral was so shocked that her mouth dropped open, her face turned bright red, and her heart pounded like a drum.
She seemed to hear each sentence clearly, but when put together, she couldn't understand it.
General Li likes her, and wants... wants to marry her?!
When Li Jiayi didn't get a response from Shanhu for a while, he thought she didn't like him and felt a little disappointed. But he still said, "If you don't like me and don't want to marry me, that's fine. But you can't stay in this wounded soldiers' camp any longer."
“I will ask my family to arrange another job for you, enough for you to support yourself.”
"You can temporarily live under my name outside, so that others won't bully you, until you gain a foothold or find a man you like."
After saying that, he turned to leave.
"General Li!" Coral reached out and tugged at Li Jiayi's sleeve, tears streaming down her face instantly.
Just now, facing the wicked man who spewed foul language and tried desperately to trample her into the mud, she was truly desperate.
She couldn't imagine what she would do if the rumors started spreading again.
Should she continue to live a life of subservience, or reluctantly marry and be tormented by wicked people for the rest of her life?
She didn't want to suffer any longer, no matter which one it was.
She really wanted to die, to go to the underworld and find her parents and family!
But at the crucial moment, General Li reappeared.
Just like last time, the man reached out and pulled her out of hell, shielding her behind him.
Her broad shoulders, like a mountain, shielded her from all the wind and rain.
She couldn't help but become greedy.
Did Heaven take pity on her loneliness and send this person to save her twice?
Couldn't she be a little more greedy, a little more selfish...?
She choked back tears, her teeth chattering, but she still managed to shout, "General Li, I...I love you, I want to marry you!"
"But I'm afraid of implicating you. My whole family is dead. They say I'm the one who caused their deaths. I don't want to harm you!"
"I...I know you're a good person, your family are good people, and they don't look down on me, but I...I..."
She desperately wanted to explain herself, but her words came out incoherently and haltingly, and tears streamed down her face.
Jiayi was at a loss for what to do when she cried. He wanted to pull her sleeve to wipe her tears, but then felt it was inappropriate, so he could only whisper words of comfort.
"Um... Miss Coral, please don't cry."
"I don't look down on you. Everything I said is true. I thought you didn't like me!"
"You don't need to be afraid of those messy rumors; none of us in the family believe them."
"My grandma always says that a person's life is something they have to earn themselves, not something that can be decided by a few words from someone else!"
"As long as you are devoted to living with me and treating my family well, our family will be your support!"
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