Seeing Xia Chuyi’s gritted teeth and resentful little expression, a slight smile suddenly hung on the corners of Huo Shiqian’s eyes and brows.
In an instant, Xia Chuyi felt as if the ice had melted and spring had bloomed.
Xia Chuyi looked at Uncle Liberation Army’s handsome face and thought to herself with gritted teeth: Fine, you’re good-looking, whatever you say goes!
As their gazes met, people around them immediately started looking at each other, winking and making faces.
Only when Huo Shiqian withdrew his gaze, shooting dagger-like glares at everyone, did they promptly behave themselves.
"Ah, I really enjoyed the meal today, so thank you very much, Comrade Chuyi. We have work tomorrow, so we’ll be taking our leave now!" Chang Luhui led the way in saying goodbye to Xia Chuyi.
"Yeah, it’s about time to leave!" Xiao Wang nodded and agreed.
Li Zi just echoed, while only Taozi, grinning, seemed to ask with some otherworldly persuasion, "Commander, are you going back?"
This question... drew everyone’s gaze to Huo Shiqian.
Huo Shiqian fell silent for a second, looked at Xia Chuyi, and she looked back at him.
Everyone’s eyes suddenly lit up.
Is the commander going to stay?!
"I’m going back to the guesthouse," he said with an incredibly calm expression.
"Cough cough," Xia Chuyi coughed dryly.
Uncle Liberation Army’s men were just too unrestrained, she—"Old Monster"—was overwhelmed by them.
Xia Chengzong, who had been overwhelmed as well—had long since gone to wash the dishes.
In the end, knowing better, the others left first, leaving Huo Shiqian and Xia Chuyi to say goodbye alone.
"Chuyi," Huo Shiqian hugged her, inhaling the scent of her hair, and said, "Tomorrow, I’ll come with you to visit your cousin."
"Visit my cousin? Forget it!" Xia Chuyi leaned in his arms and said, "I’m afraid he’d be scared by our affair."
Huo Shiqian’s body stiffened for a moment and he said slightly displeased, "Am I so unsightly?"
"...No, it’s my cousin."
"He has idolized the liberation army since he was a kid. If he knew his outstanding Uncle Liberation Army became his brother-in-law, he’ll probably be so happy he forgets he’s still in a hospital bed."
Flattery will get you everywhere, Xia Chuyi looked up, smiled, and tried to please Huo Shiqian.
"We have plenty of time, there’s no rush," she added.
Uncle Liberation Army, hearing this, looked slightly relieved and said, "Yes, we have plenty of time."
He really liked those words.
Thinking Huo Shiqian was understanding, Xia Chuyi felt pleased with herself, hugged him back, and on tiptoes, when no one was looking, gave him a peck.
"Brother Shi Qian, good night!"
At that, Huo Shiqian’s expression changed, he leaned down, and kissed her intensely in return.
"Mmm..." Uncle Liberation Army, they seemed to have different ideas about a goodnight kiss!
After a while, in a daze, Xia Chuyi heard his deep voice say, "See you tomorrow."
After speaking, he let go of her and turned, leaving straight away.
Her mind gradually clearing, she touched her slightly swollen lips, thinking: Men can’t control themselves once they’ve broken the rules!
The few outside who sneaked peeks saw Huo Shiqian come out, looking like nothing had happened, and quickly looked away.
Such a pity, why didn’t the commander stay the night!
After everyone had left and walked for a while, Huo Shiqian suddenly stopped and said to his close aides, "After a full meal, it’s time for some exercise. Take the guesthouse as the center and run in circles, a hundred rounds."
"Chuyi is delicate, everyone must be careful with her," Huo Shiqian said indifferently.
When you kiss in front of everyone, Commander, why didn’t you exercise caution?
Huo Shiqian glanced at his subordinates and asked, "Any objections?"
Everyone: Not at all!