Chapter 237: Using Green Tea to Defeat Green Tea, Falling in Love with the Warlord (16)
Just as Han Zhiyao and Li Ziyan said, two days later, the military formally filed a lawsuit against the Japanese military.
During their mission to China, Japanese envoys attempted to steal military secrets and murdered several Chinese military officers.
The photos, witnesses and evidence were all there, making it impossible to refute. When this incident came out, warlords all over China were shocked. The Japanese government tried to distance itself from it, but Sato's officer's testimony and the news from the telegram made it impossible for them to deny it.
Doing evil in secret is one thing, but doing it openly is another. Furthermore, there is a strange balance between the various parties. Although China was at a disadvantage at the beginning, they were somewhat wary of warlords like Han Zhiyao, so they wanted to defeat them one by one.
Now that the plan has failed, the Japanese can neither deny their debt nor use this as an excuse to provoke a war. The situation in Europe is tense and they are now in a difficult situation.
In the end, the Japanese military had no choice but to give in and give up the peninsula that it had originally occupied.
This incident caused a stir in the country. After all, it was the first time that China regained its territory without going to war.
Of course, the truth of the matter was not what was made public. Han Zhiyao had long understood the Japanese's intentions, and he naturally would not let them off easy. He set a trap for the Japanese to fall into. The so-called murdered officers were merely pre-arranged. Even if the Japanese returned home, they would probably not have known the truth of the matter.
"The matter has been resolved, and I should go back. I haven't seen Xiao Shitou for a long time." Li Ziyan sat on the stool, holding the cup in both hands, drinking the warm milk in it in small sips. The person sitting opposite him suddenly changed his expression and frowned.
"Why do you want to go back? Isn't it better to stay here?"
"There's no danger now, and nothing will happen if I go back. Besides, I can't not go back to the Pear Garden. Besides, it's not convenient for me to stay with you all the time."
"What's the inconvenience?" Han Zhiyao ignored Li Ziyan's words, put down the cup in his hand, stood up, and pulled Li Ziyan to sit on the bed. "Aren't you going to live with me sooner or later?"
"You have to think about the old lady." Li Ziyan shook his head. He naturally wanted to be with Han Zhiyao. The world was in turmoil and the situation was unstable. There was no telling when war would break out. If a world war broke out, Han Zhiyao would certainly not stand idly by. He was guarding the heart of the country, and it was probably the hardest job. The time they could spend together was actually very limited. So he naturally cherished every minute with Han Zhiyao, and he also hoped that he could be by his side, facing these hardships together, and defending his country with him.
But the old lady is Han Zhiyao's biological grandmother after all, and she raised Han Zhiyao. The relationship between the two is not accepted by the world, and he cannot hurt the old lady for the sake of their love.
"...I'll make it clear with grandma. I'm sure she won't make it too difficult for me."
"Zhiyao, I understand your feelings, but I don't want to embarrass you." Li Ziyan held Han Zhiyao's hand with a firm look in his eyes, "As long as you don't let me go, I will definitely not let you down."
In troubled times, there is no peace, and true love in these troubled times is even harder to come by.
Han Zhiyao's eyes were deep, his Adam's apple rolled, he put his arms around Li Ziyan's waist, held him in his arms, lowered his head, and kissed Li Ziyan's lips.
"I will never let you down. You must believe me. I will act honestly and bring you home."
"Um."
The two of them hugged quietly for a while, and Han Zhiyao hugged Li Ziyan's waist, "Ziyan, today, I won't go back."
"..." Li Ziyan raised his head and looked at Han Zhiyao. He blinked and his ears turned red. "If you don't go back, where are you going?"
"Let me stay with you, okay?"
The most amazing thing is that tough and handsome guys become gentle. That’s why they say, tough guys with a soft side.
Although Han Zhiyao is not a tough guy, his gentleness makes Li Ziyan unable to resist. He nodded, and ultimately couldn't bear to refuse.
"The old lady..."
"It's okay, trust me."
"Well, I believe you."
Li Ziyan smiled slightly, with a hint of charm in the corners of his eyes. He raised his hand and placed it on Han Zhiyao's collar, unbuttoning Han Zhiyao's clothes.
Han Zhiyao stood there, feeling his palms slowly sweating, but he did not stop Li Ziyan's actions. His eyes became deeper, and he raised his hand and held Li Ziyan's waist.
Everyone in the mansion was very smart. Almost everyone knew that the Marshal had entered Li Ziyan's room and stayed there all night, but they all kept their mouths shut. They all knew what to say and what not to say.
The old lady naturally knew what was going on. After hearing about this, she just sighed and said nothing.
In the Marshal's Mansion, perhaps only Sun Qianying was unable to sleep late at night and looked haggard.
Several people sat at the table and ate together. The old lady stood up and called Han Zhiyao.
"Zhiyao, come with me."
"Yes." Han Zhiyao knew why the old lady was looking for him, so he was not nervous. He reached out and touched Li Ziyan's cheek, gently comforting her, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
"Um."
Following the old lady to the backyard, Han Zhiyao held the old lady's arm and waited for her to speak.
"Have you really decided?"
"Grandma knows her grandson."
"There were many who were prettier than her before, so why did you fall for her?" The old lady still felt a little regretful. Although she knew there was no way to change it, she still wanted to say a few words, "These past few days, I've seen that she's quite nice, but..."
"Grandma, I know what's going on. I've chosen him for this life." Han Zhiyao said firmly, with an unshakable seriousness. "He understands me, knows me. Maybe you think we've only known each other for a short time, and our feelings may be just a momentary impulse, but I know that there's more to him and me than just that."
“…”
"Actually, I find it strange, too," Han Zhiyao smiled, her expression softer than ever before. "Grandson never thought I'd meet someone who made my heart flutter so much, nor did I think that in such a short time, my heart would be filled with him. But isn't that what fate and love are like? Grandma, you should understand better than I do."
Seeing Han Zhiyao's gentle and welcoming expression, Mrs. Han's depression dissipated. Her eyes were a little complicated, but her lips softened. "You are like the Han family, you are loyal. Well, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. I am old too. As long as you live a happy and stable life, I have nothing else to ask for."
"Grandma..." Han Zhiyao smiled and put his arm around the old lady's shoulders.
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