Hearing Cheng Su say without any hesitation that she would prioritize him and if things didnāt work out, they would just dissolve their shares, with not a trace of hesitation or reluctance, Qi Taiguo felt his heart brimming with emotion, warmth spreading throughout his body.
He embraced her, and Qi Taiguo increasingly felt how wonderful it was to have her. Without her, what would his world have become?
"What are you doing?" Cheng Su struggled slightly.
"I just want to hold you!" Qi Taiguo said, resting his chin on top of her head.
Cheng Su looked up slightly and laughed, "Yo, has Commander Qi been moved by me?"
Qi Taiguo hooked her chin and kissed her fiercely on the forehead, "Yes, Iāve been moved by you!"
Cheng Su spat at him lightly, "Be serious!"
Then Qi Taiguo said, "You didnāt bring it up, but I really hadnāt thought about this question. Actually, in the army, I climbed up from being a foot soldier. Just that one battalion, you talk about intrigues, I havenāt really experienced that in the army yet, so thereās no question of whose side to take."
Cheng Su listened quietly.
"And what you just mentioned, Iām just a company commander now. I reckon I wonāt be choosing sides anytime soon," Qi Taiguo thought for a moment and then said, "Moreover, whether they take a liking to you or not, who knows, youāre just being vain!"
"Hey! Donāt say that, I think Ning Gang looks at you like a wolf eyeing a sheep, his gaze is so eager!" Cheng Su said with a mischievous smile.
Qi Taiguo tapped her forehead, chiding, "Watch your words!"
Cheng Su stuck her tongue out and said, "Anyway, Iām just thinking ahead. If you feel this isnāt right, we can stop in time. Otherwise, if we go all the way, weāll only be grasshoppers on the same vine!"
Qi Taiguo recalled Ning Gangās majestic demeanor, his upright integrity, and the occasional sternness exhibited by the old chief, and said, "It doesnāt matter. I think Ning Gang is a good soldier for the country and the people! As for taking sides, if the opportunity really comes, weāll plan for that later."
Cheng Su laughed lightly, and Qi Taiguo didnāt continue the topic with her. Ning Ge wasnāt at home anyway, so it was a good time to ask for some benefits.
"Just the two of us tonight, wifey, should your husband help you bathe?" Qi Taiguo nibbled Cheng Suās ear and said suggestively.
Cheng Su trembled all over and hugged his neck directly, "Okay, tonight Iām calling the shots!"
The two laughed and entered the bathroom together.
Meanwhile, in a guest house in Qing City, Old Master Ning was also talking about Qi Taiguo with Ning Gang.
Among you siblings, youāre in the military, and the second child, Iām afraid heāll continue down the path of a civilian official, and as for the fourth child, now that heās chosen the business world, thereās no hope of him joining the military," Old Master Ning said, sitting in a chair opposite Ning Gang, while Ning Ge lay on the sofa, sleeping.
"This Qi Taiguo today, emanating an air of righteous fortitude, upright and honest, with distinguished military achievements, and whatās more, his background is clean. If you can win him over and cultivate him well, he might become an ally for you in the future," Old Master Ning said.
"Young people still need to be tempered," Ning Gang nodded, "I will continue to observe."
Old Master Ning nodded and said, "Although military and commerce are separate, brothers should help each other when beating tigers. Help your brother out wherever you can, as in the end, it helps yourself."
"Dad, I understand! This kid, he will come to me even if I donāt ask!" Ning Gang glanced at the sofa and listened to the snoring, "The cheeky kid, you and I havenāt slept yet, and he has already gone to bed!"
"Let him sleep; heās been busy all day!"
Ning Ge lay on the sofa, his eyes slightly open, his lips curling into a smile, then he drifted back to sleep.