Chen Ji's eyes were deep and unfathomable. He lifted his eyelids and glanced at Xu Hanli. "Hanli, what do you like about Chen Youyou?"
The main room was not far from the bathroom, and Xu Ruantang only washed her hands without closing the door.
Hearing Chen Ji's blunt question, the corner of his mouth twitched.
He said he would ask Xu Hanli yesterday, and he actually asked someone to ask him in person.
His meticulousness and seriousness are almost frightening.
Xu Hanli was caught off guard by the question and stood there stunned for a few seconds, his face turning red.
He hurriedly sat down and picked up the cup on the table to drink water.
He choked before he could even take a sip of water.
He coughed violently for a long time, his face and neck turning red, looking completely different from the usual carefree Xu Hanli.
Xu Ruantang came out and gave Chen Ji a reproachful look. "Old Chen, why are you so gossipy? When did you become like this?"
Her tone was so sincere that Xu Hanli believed her.
He coughed as he looked at Chen Ji in disbelief. "So you called me here today just to ask this question?"
Chen Ji remained calm and nodded composedly. "Just answer."
Xu Hanli's eyes widened in disbelief. "Everyone's been working themselves to the bone, and you're asking this? Old Chen, am I dreaming?"
His expression was exaggerated, his mouth agape as if he could fit an egg in it. "No, this isn't the Chen I know. Tell me, were you threatened by your sister-in-law?"
Xu Ruantang: "......"
They're truly brothers in arms; they'd never doubt their own buddies.
“Just take it as such.” Xu Ruantang didn’t refute it.
She and Chen Ji stared at Xu Hanli, one with a cold and aloof aura, the other with large eyes full of curiosity and inquiry.
Feeling uncomfortable under the gaze, Xu Hanli covered his lips with his hand and coughed lightly, "You really are a family, I admit defeat."
“Chen Youyou is very beautiful.” Xu Hanli smiled, his eyes vacant. “She is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen in my life, with fair and tender skin.”
Xu Ruantang was speechless again.
As expected, Chen Ji understood Xu Hanli better; he was indeed superficial.
Xu Ruantang persisted, asking, "That's it? Did you two have any special experiences? Or did you fall in love with her the first time you saw her?"
Xu Hanli's face turned even redder.
He hadn't expected Xu Ruantang to ask such a direct question.
He stole a glance at Chen Ji, who was watching his every word and action like a gossipy inspector.
Xu Hanli twitched the corner of his lips. "That's not it. When we first met, I just thought she was pretty, but I didn't feel any attraction to her."
"Once I was eating in the cafeteria and it suddenly started raining when I came out. I was planning to rush back, but then Chen Youyou appeared."
Xu Hanli wasn't quite used to saying these things, and he stammered.
How would you describe the scene at that time?
It's probably a case of hearing someone's voice before seeing them.
Shen Youyou stood behind him. Because of the large height difference between them, she struggled a little to hold up the umbrella with her slender arms.
"Comrade Xu, let's go back together. I have an umbrella."
Her smile was beautiful, sweeter than the sweetest candy Xu Hanli had ever tasted, like honey being poured into his heart.
Aside from his appearance, Xu Hanli was also attracted by his deep and melodious voice.
No one knew that he had always liked people with beautiful voices since he was a child.
Chen Ji was one, and Shen Youyou was the second and only girl.
Xu Hanli remembered it clearly: that day, Shen Youyou was wearing a white dress, and her slender, fair arms, as delicate as lotus roots, were stretched out in front of him.
A gentle breeze carries a delicate fragrance.
Xu Hanli's heartbeat suddenly became erratic.
After listening, Xu Ruantang nodded thoughtfully, and then mercilessly burst his dream bubble, "Chen Youyou likes Lu Shishen."
Xu Hanli's shoulders slumped, and his expression turned somewhat dejected. "I know."
Xu Ruantang glanced at Chen Ji subconsciously.
She acted as if it were none of her business, going into the kitchen to get bowls and chopsticks to serve her food, as if she wasn't listening to Xu Hanli at all.
No wonder Xu Hanli knew it was her who asked; this person's indifference to gossip was nothing like that of an enthusiastic gossip-loving person.
"Lu Shishen and Wang Xiuxiu are not divorced yet, and so many people know that Shen Youyou likes him."
Xu Ruantang hesitated for a moment, but still said, "She likes married men, especially soldiers. Don't you think there's something wrong with her character?"
That's because Wang Xiuxiu didn't want to make a fuss. But if she encountered someone who took it seriously, and things escalated to the point where the military region's Chen Youyou couldn't handle it and would be in deep trouble.
Xu Hanli stiffened his neck and said, "No, Youyou isn't that kind of person."
Xu Ruantang looked at him with some surprise.
Xu Hanli looked away guiltily, but after thinking for a moment, he explained, "It's common knowledge that Company Commander Lu and Wang Xiuxiu are getting a divorce. Youyou actually told me in private that she's willing to wait."
This completely overturned Xu Ruantang's worldview.
"You believe me?"
Xu Hanli nodded solemnly, "I believe in her, and I also believe in Company Commander Lu. Everyone has witnessed Company Commander Lu's character."
Xu Ruantang was completely speechless.
I initially thought it was magical, but now it seems like madness.
Has Xu Hanli been bewitched?
Men can be terrifying when they get excited!
Those involved are often blinded by their own perspective; Xu Ruantang thought Chen Ji would at least offer Xu Hanli a few words of advice.
Being a simp or a backup option can lead to ending up with nothing.
To everyone's surprise, Chen Ji didn't participate at all. He ate and drank with Xu Hanli, and then sent him away.
When Chen Ji closed the door and went back inside to look for Xu Ruantang, he found that she had slipped away.
The bathroom door was still locked from the inside. Chen Ji tried to open it, but it wouldn't open.
While observing the situation, Xu Ruantang's suspicions grew stronger.
After taking a shower, before she could forget, she immediately went to look for Chen Ji at home.
As expected, Chen Ji was in the study.
Xu Ruantang, her hair still dripping wet, rushed up to him and said, "Chen Ji, you should investigate Shen Youyou. I have a feeling there's something wrong with her."
She only dared to tell Chen Ji this conjecture, since there was no evidence.
Chen Ji, who was reading, put down his book and leaned back in his chair upon hearing this. His narrow eyes narrowed slightly, and his voice was deep: "Based on this."
That scoundrel, he'll seize any opportunity to become a leader.
"Does intuition count?" Xu Ruantang leaned forward, her hands resting on the desk, a table's distance away.
Chen Ji's gaze fell on her wet hair, and his Adam's apple bobbed. "Come here."
Although she was unwilling, she did as she was asked for.
Chen Ji pulled Xu Ruantang over and made her sit on his lap. He took a towel from her shoulder and gently dried her hair.
Xu Ruantang was extremely anxious, but this person was still keeping her in suspense.
She steeled herself and kissed Chen Ji on the cheek. "Chen Ji, checking won't hurt. If nothing's wrong, just consider it me being paranoid, okay?"
"Shen Youyou was a member of the performing arts troupe. She went through a rigorous selection process before she was accepted into the troupe."
Chen Ji's voice was flat and emotionless, "Wife, stop staring at her all day, look at me more."
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