“Because I don’t want to be like this.” Jiang Chu shook his head and said, “I just want to be with my brothers and with you. I also know that you are not the kind of materialistic woman.”
Luo Xiaonan was slightly taken aback; Jiang Chu's words struck a chord with her.
And this is also the Luo family's attitude.
Jiang Chu only needs to be a self-reliant and strong man; why does he need to rise to the highest position in the court?
This was also Luo Feng's attitude. He was very strict with Jiang Chu, but it was only because he was disappointed in him.
But Jiang Chu has already proven himself to him with his actions, and that is enough.
Looking at Jiang Chu, Luo Xiaonan's eyes sparkled with anticipation.
"I used to really hope that you would never surpass me, that you would always look up to me, but now I realize that none of that matters anymore..."
All I know is that during the battle in District 33, I was truly terrified. I was powerless to protect you then; all I could do was fight for my life. That feeling of powerlessness, I truly…
Hearing Luo Xiaonan's voice choked with emotion, Jiang Chu shook his head and said, "I'm the opposite of you. I've always wanted to surpass you because I... I want to be a little stronger than you so that Uncle Luo will agree to let us be together."
Later I realized that it was actually unnecessary... because we had already considered each other as our one and only.
But sometimes... I can't do it, I can't be that ruthless. I can't refuse Sister Rou Rou, and I... can't refuse Sister Han either.
I...I admit it, I'm a real jerk.
Luo Xiaonan shook her head: "I used to care, but when I saw you lying in the hospital bed, watching your electrocardiogram struggling desperately to keep it from becoming a straight line, I knew that I didn't need to care about these things at all."
Jiang Chu, I know who you live for, and that's enough.
Jiang Chu held Luo Xiaonan tightly, kissing her cheek repeatedly.
He himself was unaware that a bond thicker than blood had actually formed between the two of them for a very long time.
...
The next morning.
Mr. Jiang retreated silently, and no one even knew when he left.
Jekar panicked completely and immediately reported the matter to his leader, Daxir, the legion commander of the Dark Sword.
Dakshire hastily convened a roundtable meeting.
There were only 5 attendees.
The group included Dakshir himself, his deputy commander Jekar, his deputy commander Williams, and two chiefs of staff.
"Mr. Jiang... is he reliable?" The suspicious Darkhill once again brought up this question.
“Very reliable,” Jekar said confidently. “I have cooperated with Mr. Jiang Ping many times, and the intelligence we have gathered in the past has all been provided by Mr. Jiang Ping.”
"But Commander, don't forget that all the intelligence he's provided us is defensive; he hasn't given us a single piece of information about an offensive operation," Chief of Staff Karls said.
"Nonsense! Is Candes a suitable place to attack? Where to attack? Who to attack?" Jekar cursed.
He and Karls had always been at odds, because Karls held a higher official position, so Karls dared not say a word.
At this moment, Karls was seething with anger but dared not speak, and could only clench his fists.
"You two, stop arguing!" Darkhill waved his hand and said.
“Yes, Deputy Corps Commander, Chief of Staff Karls, let’s talk things over!” Jack said. He was also a chief of staff, but he wasn’t very capable; he was more of a peacemaker.
At this moment, Dakshir's gaze fell on another deputy legion commander.
"Williams, what do you say?"
Williams and Karls are in cahoots, and they've always been at odds with Jackar.
At this moment, his expression turned grave, and after a long pause, he said, "Mr. Jiang Ping is indeed fine, but Mr. Jiang Ping has a serious problem..."
“William, what do you mean? I don’t understand.” Jekar was stunned.
Dakshield also turned his gaze to him, completely bewildered.
"I have a feeling that Mr. Jiang Ping may not be alive, or he may have been killed. Otherwise, you wouldn't be unable to contact him, would you?"
Williams asked.
Upon hearing this, Jekar's face darkened, and he nodded dejectedly.
He hadn't expected that Williams would be on his side at this moment.
“I’m a person who judges by the issue, not by the person,” Williams said. “Mr. Jiang Ping and we have always had a good relationship, I never deny that. He is also a very loyal man. His coming to Candace this time was actually a mistake. He shouldn’t have come.”
Jekar sighed, "It's my fault. I shouldn't have invited him."
"Moreover, he is absolutely right. Candes cannot be defended because... the city is deserted."
This sentence is the most important point.
Upon hearing this, everyone frowned.
"Fortresses always crumble from within, and indeed someone sabotaged things, causing the civilians of Candace to evacuate the city."
So, we have no hostages and no other options.
Now, a single missile could level us and the entire city.
We must now follow Mr. Jiang Ping's advice and evacuate from here, specifically along the route he provided.
Upon hearing this, Jekar suddenly stood up and gave a thumbs up: "Brother, you're finally on my side!"
Williams said irritably, "If we don't do this, we'll all be dead... I'll say it again, I'm only concerned with the issue, not the person!"
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