Chapter 768: 770, good men are innumerable (first update)

On the third day, Xi He received her military uniform and officially enlisted, becoming a military doctor.

However, before becoming a qualified military doctor, she needed to undergo various physical fitness training sessions as well as firearms training. When necessary, military doctors also had to follow the main forces on their movements.

But physical training was nothing to Xi He, after all, she had practiced martial arts since childhood.

Since she specifically applied to join the military district where Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe were stationed, on her very first day in the army, Xi He met Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe.

"Good day to both officers," Xi He dressed in her military uniform and gave them a standard military salute.

Upon seeing Xi He, Mo Qingyi felt completely off balance!

Her woman’s intuition told her that this Xi He was definitely up to no good.

"What are you doing here?" Mo Qingyi asked Xi He coolly.

Xi He did not hide anything and said softly, "Qingyi, I just enlisted a few days ago. I’m on duty at the military hospital now. I didn’t expect to run into you both the first time I came here." It truly is fate, Xi He added to herself.

Mo Qingyi was speechless, wondering what Xi He was thinking. She had blatantly stated her intentions to compete fairly with her for Duanmu Zhe, and now she had the audacity to call her ’Qingqing!’

She really had no idea what was on Xi He’s mind!

At any rate, she now felt too disgusted to call her ’Hehe’ as if nothing had happened.

"Oh," Mo Qingyi withdrew her gaze from Xi He and continued, "We have things to do, we’ll be going now." With that, she took Duanmu Zhe and walked away.

"Wait." Xi He ran up to them and handed a paper-wrapped package to Duanmu Zhe, "Duanmu, I heard from Susu that you love the pastries from that shop on Ancient City Street. Here, I specially waited for two hours in line to buy them for you before coming here."

Mo Qingyi took a deep breath, trying hard to control her temper, feeling utterly repulsed.

Xi He emphasized the two-hour wait because she desperately wanted Duanmu Zhe to see her sincerity, she wanted him to know that she was willing to do anything for him.

Duanmu Zhe smiled politely and declined outright, "I’m sorry, but I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint you. I no longer like pastries from that shop." With that, he put his arm around Mo Qingyi’s shoulder and walked right past Xi He.

"Could you just try one bite?" Xi He again caught up with Duanmu Zhe’s footsteps, blocking the two of them and looking at him with pleading eyes, "I queued for two whole hours..." her voice filled with a hint of grievance.

"Can’t you understand human speech or what?" Mo Qingyi furrowed her brows, "Duanmu Zhe has already said he doesn’t like it! His words were clear enough, don’t you understand? When you’re given a bit of face, try to take it, will you?"

Mo Qingyi’s patience had run out.

To her, Xi He was way out of line! Standing there facing her and still behaving like this! She had never seen anyone so shameless.

Xi He smiled slightly at Mo Qingyi without getting angry, her voice soft, "Qingyi, I was talking to Duanmu. It’s not good for a girl to be too rude." Then, turning to Duanmu Zhe, she said, "Duanmu, won’t you just eat a piece, just a piece?"

Mo Qingyi was so angry she felt her lungs might explode!

Duanmu Zhe too had lost his patience, "I won’t eat even half a piece. Please go back. I already have a fiancée, don’t...humiliate yourself."

Actually, Duanmu Zhe didn’t want to be too harsh, but Xi He indeed was behaving inappropriately.

"Duanmu..." Xi He’s eyes reddened slightly, her hand holding the paper package trembling, "I..."

Humiliate yourself.

These four words were indeed somewhat harsh for a young girl.

Duanmu Zhe did not look at Xi He again but instead, with his arm around Mo Qingyi’s shoulder, turned and walked in another direction.

Xi He quickly raised her hand to wipe away tears, then once more hurried after Duanmu Zhe, blocking him and Mo Qingyi with a dignified and gracious smile, "Duanmu, if you don’t like these pastries, it’s okay, I can throw them away."

As she spoke, she threw the paper package into a nearby trash can.

Xi He looked at Duanmu Zhe and continued, "Duanmu, tell me what you like to eat. I have my own apartment, and I can cook for you personally."

Duanmu Zhe frowned and said bluntly, "Whatever you make, I won’t like it. I will never like it in my lifetime."

"It’s okay, I can buy it for you. Just tell me what you like to eat? I can go out and buy it myself." Xi He still did not give up any chance.

For love, she was willing to abandon her dignity, her decency, everything, down to the dust.

Seeing the relentless Xi He, Duanmu Zhe set his expression seriously, "Xi He, I already have a fiancée. Please stop this, okay? To tell you the truth, it’s not that I don’t like that shop’s pastries, I just don’t like the ones you give. And it’s impossible for me to like you. There are countless good men in the world, and with your beauty, you are sure to meet a very outstanding man."

Unfortunately, Xi He did not really hear the message, as she only zeroed in on Duanmu Zhe’s praise of her beauty.

A man only compliments the beauty of a woman he likes, and now Duanmu Zhe was praising her in the same manner. Does that mean he likes her too?

Yes, it must be so.

With this thought, Xi He’s eyes were filled with brightness.

"Duanmu, it’s alright, I don’t mind that you have a fiancée..." Xi He’s gaze fixed firmly on Duanmu Zhe.

Before Duanmu Zhe could speak, Mo Qingyi exploded in anger, shouting, "Xi He, do you actually enjoy being the third wheel, interfering with others’ relationships? Can’t you have any shame? Didn’t your teachers teach you how to behave when you were little?" Immediately after speaking, she pulled Duanmu Zhe away.

Xi He stood there, stunned, her body rigid, large teardrops rolling down uncontrollably, her tears falling like rain.

She didn’t want to be like this.

But she couldn’t control herself.

Duanmu Zhe filled all her memories from the age of five onwards; he was her obsession, an attachment she couldn’t let go of. Without him, she would die, she wouldn’t be able to live.

In those tough times, it was the belief that she would find Duanmu Zhe that had kept her going until now.

Since Duanmu Zhe said the world is full of good men, why does Mo Qingyi insist on monopolizing him and not letting go? Can’t she find another man? There’s no shortage of men in the world other than Duanmu Zhe.

The person who can’t live without Duanmu Zhe is her, not Mo Qingyi.

Why can’t Mo Qingyi do something good for a change?

Xi He slowly squatted down, sat on the ground, hugged her knees tightly, and burst into loud cries.

Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe were walking on another path.

Hearing the crying, Mo Qingyi felt a pang of conscience, "Hey, Duanmu Xiaosi, do you think the words I just said were too harsh?"

She was angry just now and spoke without thinking too much, but reflecting on it, those words did seem quite harsh for a girl.

Mo Qingyi has always been a kind-hearted and good girl.

"Not harsh at all," Duanmu Zhe said seriously, "I think it was just right. For things that are impossible, you should cut the Gordian knot. You did great today." With that, Duanmu Zhe stole a quick kiss on Mo Qingyi’s face.

"Virtuous!" Mo Qingyi slapped Duanmu Zhe’s face with her hand.

"I say, that Xi He is pretty infatuated, chasing you all the way to the military. Tell me honestly, in the face of Xi He whom’s both beautiful and devoted to you, didn’t you feel even a little bit moved?" Mo Qingyi even made a ’tiny bit’ gesture with her hands.

Mo Qingyi continued, "Be honest with me, it’s okay even if you were moved, I won’t be angry. Putting myself in your shoes, if I were a man, I wouldn’t be able to control myself in front of such a beauty like Xi He either, so, I can forgive you."

Mo Qingyi began to use her tactics on Duanmu Zhe.

"No matter how pretty she is, she is not as pretty as my wife," Duanmu Zhe tightened his embrace around Mo Qingyi’s waist, speaking with sincerity, "In this lifetime, my heart beats only for you. Who is Xi He? What does she count for? I’m not familiar with her! In my heart, she is not even comparable to a single strand of your hair."

Women in love always enjoy hearing sweet nothings, and Mo Qingyi was no exception.

Upon hearing his words, Mo Qingyi immediately nodded with a smile, "That’s more like it. But still, I have to say, this Xi He is really devoted, actually chasing you into the military!"

"Maybe she just genuinely wanted to join the military, don’t think too much," Duanmu Zhe didn’t think as much as Mo Qingyi did, continuing, "The person who is truly infatuated is me, okay? Remember how I joined the military just to pursue someone? Unlike someone who, without even saying hello, sneaked off to military school!"

Hearing this, Mo Qingyi blushed slightly with a guilty expression, puffing her cheeks.

Indeed, the efforts Duanmu Zhe had made were much more than hers.

"Alright, alright, you’re the most devoted."

"So, are you going to love me properly from now on?" Duanmu Zhe asked further.

"Yes, yes, yes, I will love you very, very much," Mo Qingyi said slickly.

"That’s my good girl." Duanmu Zhe held Mo Qingyi tightly in his arms.

The height difference between the two was also adorably suited.

As Mo Qingyi and Duanmu Zhe walked further away, they didn’t notice that someone was following them. It was none other than Xi He.

There were no traces of crying on Xi He’s face anymore.

She had learned from a young age that crying is a sign of weakness and does not solve any problems.

**

Elsewhere, at the Chu Family.

Zhao Yan was picking vegetables in the garden. After washing them, she packed them into a freshness bag and set off in a sedan.

Sitting in the back seat, Zhao Yan dialed a number with a kind face, "Song, I’m on my way now, okay, um, I’m going to hang up now."

Passing by a fruit store, Zhao Yan got out of the car to buy some fruit to bring along.

She was heading to Song Shiqin’s place to pay a visit.

She promised Song Shiqin last time that she would go to his house to cook a family meal for him. Knowing that Song Shiqin didn’t like strangers, Zhao Yan went alone.

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of a villa.

Song Shiqin was already waiting at the villa entrance. Seeing the car, he immediately came forward to greet her, "Auntie."

With the freshness bag in hand, Zhao Yan smiled cheerfully at Song Shiqin, "Song, look, this is the vegetables I grew myself, and also some green onions."

Song Shiqin took the bag, very politely responding, "Thank you, Auntie. We happen to have tofu at home, how about Auntie makes me some green onion with tofu today?"

"Sure!" Zhao Yan nodded repeatedly.

The villa where Song Shiqin lived was also quite large, with a garden, swimming pool, private cinema, etc., and it was no less impressive compared to the Chu Family’s.

Once inside, Zhao Yan headed to the kitchen to start cooking.

Song Shiqin stood by to help her out.

"Song, do you know how to cook?" Seeing him skillfully washing vegetables, Zhao Yan asked curiously.

It was rare to find young people who could cook nowadays, so she didn’t expect Song Shiqin to be able to do so.

Song Shiqin shook his head with a smile, "I can only help you out. To be honest and not to be a laughingstock, I had never set foot in the kitchen before this. How could I, a man of noble status, easily cook? The reason I came to the kitchen with you is just to make you feel more favorable towards me."

As far as he knew, Chu Jin valued Zhao Yan the most.

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