Chapter 169 I Don't Like to Joke
Facing Gu Xixi's question, Meng Chengping's calm and crazy face finally showed a trace of shame.
"……Um."
"I'm sorry."
Gu Xixi said seriously, "It was just a coincidence. I don't blame you. General Meng doesn't need to apologize."
"Besides, when we decided to leave the village to put out the fire, there was already a risk of encountering the Beili Army."
As she spoke, she glanced at Mu Nanzhao, and felt a little relieved.
In this way, the debt I owe to Mu Nanzhao for saving my life is at least not too great, and I can always find a chance to repay it in the future.
This special mission has been reported.
Huo Jiang decided to punish Meng Chengping. "The war is imminent. What can you do with your distracted look? Go down and get twenty military sticks to wake up your head."
Meng Chengping turned around and left without saying a word.
Seeing this, Gu Xixi stood up and pleaded, "General Huo, please understand. General Meng has his reasons for doing this."
What happened at the gate of Gu Xixi’s military camp was explained in a few words.
"General Meng was just hit hard and was in a bad mood for the time being. He didn't mean to be disrespectful to the general."
"Besides, the conflict between him and Miss He has not just happened in the past two days."
"But he was able to put military orders first and not let his emotions affect the responsibilities he should shoulder."
Huo Jiang pondered and said, "You mean Xiao Meng and Miss He?"
"How could these two people be possible? Boss Gu, I know you and Xiao Meng have known each other for a long time and are good friends. If you want to excuse him, you don't have to make up such a story."
Gu Xixi was helpless. "The general has dealt with me several times. Do you think I am the kind of person who jokes around?"
"Besides, Miss He just ignored General Meng. It happened outside the military camp, and several military families saw it."
Huo Jiang's expression gradually became intriguing.
"This matter..."
Gu Xixi asked anxiously, "If you don't stop it, the beating will be over soon, right?"
Huo Jiang grinned nonchalantly, "Well, what's there to stop?"
"Although with that face, I have wronged him."
"But he disobeyed military orders and acted on his own. It would be good to kill him with a few military sticks to calm his temper."
"Next time he makes a similar move, he should think about the consequences he will have to bear after returning to the camp before making a decision."
Gu Xixi looked at Mu Nanzhao inquiringly, and Mu Nanzhao also shook his head slightly.
Helpless, Gu Xixi had to return to her seat.
Huo Jiang was in a good mood at the moment, and he smiled and comforted him, "Don't worry, Boss Gu. That kid is strong and popular, and the people who beat him know their limits, so they won't hurt him."
"Besides..." Huo Jiang paused intentionally, his eyes sly, "As the saying goes, fortune and misfortune go hand in hand."
"It may not be a bad thing for him to suffer a little physical pain at this time."
Gu Xixi was puzzled because she heard that the military stick was much heavier than the beating by the government.
Twenty military sticks, isn’t this a bad thing?
Before leaving, Huo Jiang personally sent Gu Xixi out of the military tent.
He smiled and warned, "Xiao Meng was beaten with twenty military sticks. He just lay there unable to get up. He might even have a high fever. It's nothing serious. Boss Gu, please don't tell Miss He, lest she worry."
Gu Xixi couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
This great general!
In the beginning, it was mentioned that Meng Chengping was about to die, and later it was emphasized that He Jinglan did not need to be told.
Isn't this a bit too obvious?
Gu Xixi said, "The general hopes that General Meng can recover his vitality quickly. I understand his intention."
Huo Jiang looked a little embarrassed.
In addition to concern for Meng Chengping.
With the battle approaching, he certainly hopes that his brave generals can recover as soon as possible and be at their bravest.
Gu Xixi said solemnly, "However, Miss He is also my good friend. I can only hint at General Meng's current situation, but I will never persuade her."
"Whether or not to give the person who did something wrong another chance depends on Miss He's own wishes."
Huo Jiang nodded and said, "Okay! I trust Boss Gu to be sensible."
After he finished speaking, he pushed Mu Nanzhao and said, "There's nothing else to do. I want to look at the map quietly."
"It's just right for you to take Boss Gu back. You don't have to come back if you stay there tonight. Just keep Boss Gu company."
Gu Xixi was embarrassed and hurried to clarify, "I don't need anyone to accompany me!"
Mu Nanzhao spoke almost at the same time as her, "I've told you so many times, we're not that kind of relationship."
Huo Jiang patted Mu Nanzhao seriously and said, "Others may not know, but I do? You are the man that Boss Gu bought for a penny."
"We are all men of integrity and should honor our promises."
"How can you let Boss Gu spend money, but what's the result? You are nothing, you do nothing, and you hide in my place all day long to be lazy and shirk responsibility. This is unacceptable!"
Huo Jiang's words were righteous and at first glance there seemed to be nothing wrong with them.
But it's inevitable that people will...think of it in the wrong way.
Gu Xixi resisted the urge to turn around and run away, and tried to remain calm and said, "I'm idle in the dependents' village now, and there really isn't much work I need him to do for me."
"Since he can be of help to the general, let him stay here."
Huo Jiang shook his hand and said, "No, no, I have kept him for too long. I really shouldn't have done that."
"You two, the future husband and wife, have always lived under the same roof in the past. How could you have ever been apart for such a long time?"
Gu Xixi wanted to say something, but Mu Nanzhao grabbed her wrist.
She looked up in surprise, but saw Mu Nanzhao smiling gently and tenderly (scary).
"General Huo has allowed us to reunite on our own, so why don't you refuse?"
He called the word "Dongjia" with special affection, like a nickname between a young couple.
Huo Jiang squinted at the two of them and said, "Then I won't see you off. Take care, both of you."
Gu Xixi's scalp tingled, and she was forced to be taken away by Mu Nanzhao holding her wrist.
Penny, penny, damn penny!
God knows how much she wanted to sew General Huo’s torn mouth shut just now!
She keeps bringing up things that are not relevant. She knows that it is a great shame and humiliation for Mu Nanzhao to be bought by her, but she keeps bringing it up.
Huo Jiang really only cares about his own pleasure and doesn't care about Gu Xixi's life or death at all!
After leaving the military camp, Gu Xixi secretly tried hard to free her wrist.
Mu Nanzhao let go of his hand at this moment, "If you and I hadn't left quickly, do you know what the consequences would be?"
Near noon, the military families had already gone home, and the barracks were deserted.
Gu Xixi looked around and said guiltily, "...what consequences?"
Mu Nanzhao said coldly, "First, if you continue to refuse, it will only give Huo Jiang the opportunity to laugh at you and me."
Gu Xixi was stunned. That’s it?
She immediately said righteously, "You are right. Why didn't I think that he was up to no good?"
"No, we have to find an opportunity to laugh at his joke in the future!"
After Gu Xixi finished speaking, she asked again, "You said one, what about the other two?"
"Second, I can't guarantee that if we start fighting, someone won't be killed." Mu Nanzhao's eyes were gloomy.
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