Lu Jun's words of fanning the flames were reasonable, as if Xiao Zheng would be a disloyal, unrighteous, heartless, and unfilial shameless person if he were to refuse. But Xiao Zheng, who had been in the business world for nearly a year, wasn't a fool who would listen to slander. It was just as he had thought. If he went up to fight for no reason, it wouldn't benefit him, and he would even be hated.
But he didn't want to dampen his old friend's enthusiasm, so he solemnly said with a smile, "If he dares to challenge my, the Iron King's, authority, I will definitely beat him up!"
Finishing his words, he didn't wait for Lu Jun's remonstrance and disappeared into the car.
"Damn! He didn't fall for it? "Lu Jun rubbed his chin and mumbled. "This kid is getting more and more worldly. Sigh, he's fallen. "
It was already 10 p.m. when he returned home. Lin Huayin was sitting in the dining room, eating her light fruit salad with her eyes glued to the financial news on the TV. Ever since Xiao Zheng moved into the Lins' residence, he had never seen Lin Huayin watching anything other than the financial news. She was truly an iceberg woman with no interest in life.
"Why aren't you eating anything?" Xiao Zheng sat beside her and asked with concern. "You've been busy the whole day, and you're only eating fruits. Don't starve yourself."
Lin Huayin ate a small piece of apple and said, "Buddhism emphasizes on not eating after noon. It can clear the heart, clear the eyes, and clear the brain. It's a lot of benefits."
Xiao Zheng helplessly said, "People don't eat after noon for cultivation, just like my mother-in-law. She sits in meditation all day and doesn't consume much of her body. Look at you, just reading through the contract will tire you out. If you don't replenish your nutrition, then what will happen to you? "
Lin Huayin finished her salad, which wasn't much to begin with, and said with an indifferent expression, "Eating less can keep your mind clear. Eating too much will make people muddle-headed and stop improving. "
"That's true." Xiao Zheng scratched his head and smiled. "My appetite has been great recently. Every time I finish lunch, I'll feel dizzy and sleep for two to three hours. What a waste of time. "
Lin Huayin cleaned up the bowls and chopsticks, then walked out of the kitchen and asked, "What's the plan for the National Day?"
National Day?
Xiao Zheng came back to his senses and sighed, "Yes. It was already the end of September. It was almost the National Day. Thinking back to last year's National Day, it was my first time going to your house. "
Lin Huayin glanced at him and asked, "You want to go to Yan Jing?"
"I'm not going." Xiao Zheng shook his head vigorously. He said awkwardly. "I just got into big trouble. I can't just walk right into a trap."
Lin Huayin gently nodded and asked, "Where do you want to go?"
This was the first time Lin Huayin had taken the initiative to ask Xiao Zheng to spend the National Day holiday together. Xiao Zheng thought for a moment, touched his chin and said, "I heard that the Maldives will collapse in a few decades. Why don't we go to the Maldives? "
"Not interested." Lin Huayin shook her head.
"Bali is also a tourist destination. The scenery is good, and it's suitable for holidays. "Xiao Zheng said.
"I'm not going." Lin Huayin's attitude was firm.
"— —" Xiao Zheng asked. "Then where do you want to go?"
Since he asked her, he should respect her choice. She said she didn't want to go, and she said she didn't want to go. What was the matter?
"The United States." Lin Huayin said.
The United States?
Xiao Zheng instantly understood Lin Huayin's intention and nodded, "Okay. Let's go to the United States. I'll book the ticket. "
"I've booked it." Lin Huayin said.
"— —" Xiao Zheng looked at Lin Huayin with a strange expression. "You're discussing this with me?"
"No." Lin Huayin said.
"— —"
See, living with such a strong-minded person, was it difficult to play the role of a male chauvinist?
After the shower, the two lay on the bed and chatted about a few boring topics before Lin Huayin announced the end of the conversation. They fell asleep.
Early the next morning, Xiao Zheng was eating breakfast while asking Lin Huayin for leave, saying that he had to go to the garrison. Lin Huayin didn't ask much and finished breakfast after eating a sandwich and drinking a glass of milk.
"Go home early tonight. Aunt Jing is coming to Mingzhu. "Before leaving, Lin Huayin reminded him.
Aunt Jing is coming to Mingzhu?
Xiao Zheng quickly finished his breakfast and jogged after Lin Huayin. He asked, "Why is Aunt Jing coming? Isn't she cultivating on the mountain? "
"I'm not sure." Lin Huayin got into the car and shook her head. "Ye Zanghua called last night."
"Okay. I'll go home after I'm done. Let's go to the supermarket to buy some fruits and vegetables when we have time. Otherwise, we'll be like my mother-in-law, unable to eat anything, "Xiao Zheng said thoughtfully.
"Okay."
After talking about this, Lin Huayin drove to work. Xiao Zheng went back to his room and changed into a custom-made suit that Lin Huayin gave him. He also wiped his shoes. Only then did he drive his beloved BMW to the garrison area.
A battle between the top military?
Thinking about it, Xiao Zheng yearned for it. That was the highest honor of a soldier.
That's right, Xiao Zheng was dismissed from the military because of an accident. But deep down, he still missed the military life. Simple and enjoyable. Every day, apart from eating, drinking, and going to the toilet, he trained like his life depended on it. He didn't have to think about complicated things, and he didn't have to worry about three meals a day. Xiao Zheng even thought about it. When he made a name for himself in the military, he would transfer back to Mingzhu. Then, he would use his authority in the military to help the old director run the orphanage. He didn't need to be corrupt. He just needed to use his identity to get some investments.
Before the age of twenty, Xiao Zheng's life was simple and pure. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that his life would be filled with the flames of war during those years overseas. He never thought that he would become a demon with hands stained with blood.
Like many people, he could eat when he was hungry, sleep for eight hours when he was sleepy, find a virtuous and decent wife, have a pair of children, and occasionally catch up with old comrades, drink a cup of tea, and reminisce about the pure life in the military. That was enough.
But how could life go according to one's predetermined path? As long as one was alive, as long as one was not in a coffin, even on the last day before death, the trajectory of one's life could change dramatically. It could also be beyond one's expectations. Not to mention the twenty-year-old Xiao Zheng.
Of course, compared to the life he had envisioned, Xiao Zheng's current life was more fulfilling, more nourishing, and more challenging. He didn't want to compare which kind of life was more meaningful. He just wanted to rely on his own efforts to live a happy and stable life that he couldn't control.
"Brat!"
As soon as he got out of the car, Lu Jun walked up to him with a smile. "Don't you use your brain when you drive? You almost killed me, do you know that? "
Xiao Zheng lit a cigarette against the wind and squinted at Lu Jun. "It's okay. If I really killed you, the insurance company will pay for me. I'll give you an extra eight thousand yuan for mental damage. "
Lu Jun spat and put his arm around Xiao Zheng's shoulder enthusiastically. He lowered his voice and asked, "Have you thought about what I said yesterday? As long as you agree, I'll arrange it immediately. "
"Why don't you go first?" Xiao Zheng said. "In our group, you have the highest military rank and are doing the best. If you don't do anything, how can I steal your thunder? "
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