Chapter 561 I'll be watching to see if you can be happy.
"Yes. The brigade commander is in a meeting," the guard confirmed. "What does Comrade Su Jin want to see the brigade commander about? I can pass it on."
Are you having a meeting so early in the morning?
Su Jin glanced at the time; it was only 6:55.
"It's alright now."
The guard probably wouldn't lie to her.
It seems that Xiao Yunfeng wasn't deliberately staying away from home because he was angry; he was genuinely busy with work.
"Brigade Commander, it's Comrade Su Jin calling."
The guard looked at Xiao Yunfeng, who had just gotten up from the sofa, and wondered why the brigade commander was deliberately ignoring the call.
"Okay, you can go now."
Xiao Yunfeng uttered a sentence without expression.
The little girl has never called him on her own initiative before, so why is she so eager to do this for Zhou Zhenxing?
It seems that Zhou Zhenxing's matter really can't be delayed any longer.
Su Jin had barely hung up the phone when the landline rang again.
This time, the voice coming from inside was Liu Wanrong's stiff and uneasy voice.
“I’ve done everything you said. Those two thugs are already at the police station. Jin Xiaoqing’s family will be moving out of Beijing in three days and will never come back. I’m also going abroad, so it won’t affect…you!”
The final "you" was uttered with all her remaining strength.
She lost, completely and utterly.
Su Jin's lips curled into a smile. "Don't worry, I always keep my word."
Not telling Xiao Yunfeng about this was a promise made to Liu Wanrong.
"Su Jin!"
Just as Su Jin was about to hang up the phone, Liu Wanrong's shout came through again.
"I have one last question."
Su Jin remained silent, waiting for her to continue.
"Was it you that night five years ago?"
Liu Wanrong asked the question slowly and deliberately, finally revealing the secret that had been buried in her heart for many years.
Su Jin's eyes flickered for a moment, her thoughts once again drawn back to the indulgence and absurdity of that night.
"It really is you!" Liu Wanrong's voice trembled violently, as if her heart was bleeding.
She knew what she was asking, and that was the answer.
"So I had already lost long ago."
Resentment, heartache, yet mixed with a sense of relief and acceptance.
"I made a mistake, but I don't regret it. I hope you won't regret the choice you've made either. I'll be watching you both to see if you can find happiness!"
This was her last attempt to save face.
Su Jin waited until she finished speaking before putting down the microphone.
What Liu Wanrong and Jin Xiaoqing did was enough to land them in jail.
The reason she didn't do that was Liu Wanrong's final choice, which gave the Liu family a glimmer of hope.
From now on, Liu Wanrong will have no chance to bother Xiao Yunfeng.
The day after Su Jin returned to the unit, she learned from Zheng Changqing about the military region's handling of Zhou Zhenxing.
Zhou Zhenxing was removed from his position as company commander of the 1st Company of the 2nd Regiment and demoted to private, but remained in the 1st Company.
Su Jin visibly breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the outcome.
It's much better than going to a military court and being discharged from the military.
As long as you stay in the company, there will always be a chance.
"The brigade commander has been too lenient this time. If it were up to his usual character, he would definitely have punished them severely."
Zheng Changqing's words brought Su Jin back to her senses.
"I heard that many people in the military region are pleading for Zhou Zhenxing. It seems that the brigade commander listened to everyone's opinions."
"It's strange, though. There aren't many people who can persuade the brigade commander to change his mind. Commander Shi had pleaded with the political commissar several times before, but the brigade commander hadn't given in."
Su Jin thought of what she said to Xiao Yunfeng that night, and Xiao Yunfeng's words, "I understand."
"Su Jin, what are you thinking about? You seem so lost in thought."
“It’s nothing. I think you’re right. No one can change his mind once he’s made a decision, or he never intended to send Zhou Zhenxing to a military court in the first place.”
They simply had preconceived notions, believing that Xiao Yunfeng was cold-blooded and ruthless, leaving no room for mercy in his killings.
Zheng Changqing was stunned for a moment, but his eyes lit up after he understood what she meant.
"You're right, you really do know the brigade commander best!"
How could a brigade commander like him possibly want to completely eliminate Zhou Zhenxing?
Su Jin suddenly missed Xiao Yunfeng and wondered if he was still angry.
2nd Regiment, Regiment Commander's Office.
Looking at Zhou Zhenxing's sunken cheeks, Shi Kang ultimately refrained from uttering the stern words that were on the tip of his tongue.
"You must learn from this lesson and constantly remind and spur yourself on to serve in the military well."
"Yes, Commander."
Zhou Zhenxing's voice was terribly hoarse, and he had completely lost his energy.
"Alright, let's go back."
Shi Kang didn't want to see him in such a dejected state.
In any case, this is the best possible outcome.
As Zhou Zhenxing stepped out of the office building, the sunlight overhead was so bright he could barely open his eyes.
"Brother Zhou..."
Zhuo Lanyu's choked voice came through the phone, and then she threw herself into his arms.
At this moment, Zhou Zhenxing was like a puppet, his pale face showing no reaction whatsoever.
"Brother Zhou, you've suffered."
When Zhuo Lanyu saw that he was completely skin and bones, her tears flowed even more fiercely.
Zhou Zhenxing comforted him, "Don't cry. I'm fine."
"What's wrong with it..." Zhuo Lanyu felt so heartbroken she could hardly breathe.
Zhou Zhenxing forced a smile. "I'm really fine. Lan Yu, I want to go back to the company first."
Zhuo Lanyu knew he must be sad right now, so she quickly wiped away her tears.
"I'll go back with you."
"No need, I want to go back by myself."
Zhou Zhenxing deliberately distanced himself from her and walked forward without looking back.
Zhuo Lanyu stood frozen in place, experiencing his indifference and aloofness for the first time.
All the men of Company 1 stood in neat rows at the entrance of the company headquarters.
As soon as Zhou Zhenxing appeared, Liu Wengao shouted, "Salute!"
Everyone's expression was extremely solemn.
Zhou Zhenxing felt as if every step he took weighed a ton.
He didn't even dare to look at those familiar faces.
"What are you doing? I'm no longer your company commander."
He tried his best to control himself, but his voice still trembled slightly.
"Our company commander will always be our company commander!" Everyone said in unison, their voices strong and clear.
"Instructor, dismiss them all! I'm just a regular private now, I can't take this!"
Zhou Zhenxing let his emotions surge, yet he was acutely aware that he was no longer worthy.
Liu Wengao wanted to say something more, but Zhou Zhenxing shook his head at him.
He no longer has the right to make mistakes, but even without him as the company commander, the 1st Company should still be the invincible 1st Company.
Liu Wengao was well aware that this was the final ceremony and support they could give him.
"Everyone, disperse."
Even after he finished speaking, everyone remained standing still, stubbornly refusing to move.
Zhou Zhenxing forced himself to walk through the queue and, under the watchful eyes of everyone, entered the dormitory building not far away.
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