Seeing his hurried manner and the fact that he couldn't help but glance at her, Jiang Yu sensed that things weren't so simple.
However, the man was in a hurry, so as he left, she only reminded him: "Be careful on the road."
Jiang Yu knew this matter was definitely related to Bai Ling, but she couldn't let her mother-in-law worry. Faced with everyone's doubts, she made up a random excuse to brush it off.
When Shen Ying arrived at the military region gate, he saw Commander Bai's vehicle parked outside. He paused for a moment, then walked towards Chief Zhang's office.
I was filled with anxiety the whole way. Even when I reached the door, I was still tense.
He knocked, opened the door, and entered the room—all in one swift motion. Besides Commander Zhang and Commander Bai, there was no one else inside.
However, the two men who used to greet him with smiles were now looking at him with furrowed brows. Just as he was about to speak, Chief Zhang spoke first, his voice earnest:
“Comrade Shen Ying, I know about what happened between you and Comrade Bai Ling at the hotel this morning. Although it was a false alarm, it has already spread throughout the army this morning, and even reached Comrade Bai Ling’s father at one point.”
Because no one knew about what happened that morning except Commander Bai and a few close confidants. Moreover, after the hotel guests left, Commander Bai specifically sent someone to find out what happened. Even though the people involved were assured of keeping quiet, the fact that this matter was still made public inevitably raises suspicions that something fishy was going on.
"Impossible... Could it be?"
Shen Ying wanted to express his doubts, but was interrupted by Commander Bai.
"Comrade Shen Ying, you only have one choice now: marry my niece and settle this matter. Otherwise, it won't be good for either of you. Especially for you, as a soldier and a battalion commander, the severity of the punishment is obvious."
Commander Bai had considered who had leaked the information, but as a father who had just found his daughter, he ultimately couldn't bring himself to betray his own family for the greater good.
Of course, he had already sent people to escort Deng Wei back to the Bai family villa in the provincial capital, where his wife, Yin Yali, was to look after her.
But regardless, this has already happened. And it has caused quite a stir, so he must resolve it in the simplest and quickest way to silence the public criticism.
"I have a wife."
Shen Ying looked angrily at the two leaders in front of him and said solemnly.
“I know, we’ve thought this through for you. We’ll tell everyone that you and your wife divorced a long time ago. You’ve only stayed home because you have no choice but to raise the child together.”
Oh, and while you're at it, could you mention that your wife has been unemployed?
Commander Bai spoke these words expressionlessly, as if he were an emotionless machine. He was completely different from the kind and approachable person he was usually seen with.
"impossible."
Shen Ying strongly opposed it:
“Commander Zhang, as you know, Comrade Jiang Yu and I have always had a very good relationship. If you insist on doing this, it’s simply unreasonable. You understand the saying, ‘It’s better to tear down a temple than to break up a marriage.’”
At that moment, Shen Ying regretted it. If he hadn't been so outstanding and excellent in the army, he wouldn't have gained the appreciation of his superiors, and naturally, none of what happened afterward would have occurred.
Of course, what he regretted even more was that Bai Chen had let his guard down that night because of his wedding, which led to this incident.
"Comrade Shen Ying, you should also be aware of the consequences if this matter is not resolved. You will not only be demoted and disciplined, but you may even go to jail."
By this time, Commander Bai had completely lost his patience. He slammed his hand on the table, causing Chief Zhang's enamel mug to rattle and nearly fall to the ground.
Fortunately, he caught it as quickly as possible, which prevented it from falling.
"Calm down, calm down. This matter needs to be discussed more carefully. Leader, please have some tea first. Chen Ying, quickly pour tea for Commander Bai."
Commander Zhang was worried that Commander Bai might get angry and strip him of his military rank. Even if it was just Shen Ying, he wouldn't want to be removed. After all, these were soldiers he had personally trained; whoever trained them would cherish them.
Shen Ying skillfully brewed tea and returned to the spot where they had been negotiating earlier. He was still thinking about how to communicate; as long as it didn't affect his relationship with Jiang Yu, he was willing to do whatever it took.
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Commander Bai and Chief Zhang exchanged a glance, and before they could speak, a familiar voice came from outside.
"Boss, it's me, Bai Chen."
Upon hearing that it was one of their own, Commander Bai didn't say a word. Chief Zhang said to Shen Ying:
"Open the door and let him in. I guess he came here for this too."
Chief Zhang knew all too well the brotherhood between the two, especially after Bai Chen learned of the incident and was filled with remorse. He felt that if it weren't for his own marriage, such a serious incident wouldn't have happened.
He couldn't sit or stand still at home, until Liu Cui persuaded him to come and see for himself. Otherwise, he would still be pacing back and forth at home.
Shen Ying opened the door, paying no heed to Bai Chen. His face was filled with melancholy, lost in thought.
"Sir, I've heard about Shen Ying's situation. Our main task now is to find the person who framed them and clear their name in front of everyone, not to pressure him here."
If my cousin marries him for the sake of her reputation, but he still has feelings for Jiang Yu, do you think she will be happy?
After experiencing a free and open relationship with Liu Cui, and insisting on marrying her despite her family's objections, Bai Chen understood that love is indeed precious, and how could a rumor ruin two people's lives?
"What do you know?"
Upon hearing that they were going to find the person who framed him, Commander Bai became furious again. This time, Chief Zhang had learned from experience and moved the enamel mug to another table beforehand.
“I don’t understand, but you can’t do things so carelessly.”
As Bai Chen's distant relative and superior, this was the first time he had spoken such words for his good friend. He also knew that Deng Wei was behind this whole thing. Otherwise, who would dare to court death?
"Do you think this is protecting Deng Wei? You're wrong. What she did were all well-known scandals. Your protection of her isn't doing her any good; it's harming her. Not only harming her, but also harming my cousin and Shen Ying."
Moreover, she has been misbehaving in the performing arts troupe for years, and now that she has you as her backer, she is even more unscrupulous.
Bai Chen became increasingly agitated as he spoke, and by the end, the 1.8-meter-tall man was crying. Throughout this, Shen Ying noticed Commander Bai's increasingly grim expression and tried several times to stop him, but to no avail.
"If you...if you keep talking nonsense, I'll take care of you too."
Commander Bai pointed at Bai Chen, nearly bursting with anger. Just as he was about to reprimand him, the landline on the table rang. Chief Zhang answered it, and upon hearing Bai Ling's voice on the other end, handed the phone to Commander Bai.
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