Chapter 1005: Secret Lessons
Zhai Yanjun and Xiang Wai hadn't even gone far when they heard the sound of things falling on the ground along with the girl surnamed Du's angry roar.
But neither of them cared about that. Especially Zhai Yanjun who was busy pulling his girlfriend away from this place.
"Captain, you've gotten guts, eh?"
Zhai Yanjun looked at Xiang Wai incredulously.
"How dare you go around behind my back provoking bees and butterflies?"
"Bee? I can agree with this, but butterfly? I don't think she looks good enough to be called a butterfly."
Xiang Wai's expression also cracked because of his words and she pushed him against the wall. Looking at him, she said, "Don't try to make me laugh. Don't even think about changing the subject. I am very serious at the moment." She crossed her arms in front of her chest, "I thought I'd give you a surprise but here, you're the one giving me a surprise instead."
Zhai Yanjun couldn't help smiling as he kept looking at her.
"What? What's so funny? You still dare to laugh? Believe it or not, I'm gonna beat you up."
"Oh, I believe," he said. "I never had any doubt about that."
"Then why are you looking for trouble here?"
"I'm not..." Before he could continue, he saw how her brow arched up and he sensibly changed his words, "It's my fault. All my fault. I wasn't sensible enough. But don't be mad. I'll do a better job in the future."
"There is still a future?" she inquired.
Zhai Yanjun shook his head, "No, no. I mean, it'll never happen again. Yes, never ever! I won't allow it!"
Xiang Wai's expression eased up slightly but she still didn't forget to ask, "Who is she?"
"Du Xiao," answered Zhai Yanjun.
"Why did you bring her to the infirmary? All the others were dead?"
"She was giving everyone a headache," he answered again.
"And why would you give in to her pestering?"
"She is Commander Du's niece. He asked me to take care of her."
Xiang Wai flared up, "Who is this Commander Du? Just because he is your superior, he can order you around to babysit brats like that? How dare he?"
Zhai Yanjun actually found her reaction pretty funny but he didn't dare laugh. He knew he'd be in bigger trouble if he dared to laugh at his girlfriend while she was busy venting her dissatisfaction. "He is still the commander. I have to give him some face."
"So what if he is a commander? Can he bully his juniors like this?" said Xiang Wai. "Why do you have to be scared of him? Do you even remember who your girlfriend is? Or did you forget who your girlfriend's father is? That little commander is even worthy to ask for favors from the General's son-in-law? It's like putting gold on his face! Does he deserve that?"
Zhai Yanjun was momentarily too shocked to even react at all. He couldn't be blamed for that though. It really wasn't his fault. Her words were just too shocking to him.
"What are you staring at?" she asked when she noticed that he was looking at her.
"Wai, from the moment you joined the military Academy, I had never seen you use your father's name or his rank to oppress anyone or get favors. In fact, most of the time, you even avoided telling people that your father is Xiang Hulin. Because you didn't want preferential treatment from anyone." Xiang Wai suddenly went silent when she heard that because she couldn't deny it either. She indeed had never used her father's name to get anything in her life. "Now, you're actually willing to bring up your dad in this matter? I'm feeling really special right now."
Xiang Wai cleared her throat unnaturally as she said, "You can feel special. Since you're my boyfriend, it means it's my responsibility to make you feel special."
Zhai Yanjun pursed his lips and shook his head at her saying, "Are you taking some secret lessons from Raelle? This is definitely not your style."
Xiang Wai avoided his eyes but still told him honestly, "I've been watching her for a while now. Of course, I'd pick a couple of things. For instance, no matter what occasion, I should do my best to make my partner feel special. I should make sure that my boyfriend knows how important he is. Also, surprises in life are necessary. It's okay to throw in a surprise on a dull day to make it special. Also, if you like someone then make sure you don't let them get bullied by just anyone. It's your job to protect them. That's exactly what I'm doing right now."
"You're not mad at me?"
"Did you hit on that girl or gave into her approaches?"
"None."
"Then why would I be mad? It's not like it's your fault that you're so handsome and attractive and charming to young girls like those. It just means I have a good taste in men. I have no reason to be mad," said Xiang Wai almost startling Zhai Yanjun's soul out. What the hell happened to his girlfriend? Was the influence of Raelle so big? He couldn't wrap his head around this at all. "You know why I stopped her from touching you? Because then I'd have been mad. I was also got influenced by Raelle's possessiveness. I can't possibly let a fly touch my boyfriend."
Zhai Yanjun grinned at her.
"What? Why are you grinning now?" she asked as she looked at his foolish look.
"I think the best decision of your life was to go to see your family," said Zhai Yanjun.
"I also think so," said Xiang Wai. "But my decision of giving you a second chance wasn't half bad either. You better don't make me regret it."
Zhai Yanjun hugged her waist and enclosed her in his arms as he looked into her eyes, "How can I make you regret choosing me again? Thank you for giving me this chance to be with you."
"Okay, stop that now. We're not taking thank yous anymore."
Zhai Yanjun nodded his head and placed his head on her shoulder as he closed his eyes. Xiang Wai touched his head gently and felt a little heartache for him.
"Tired?"
"It wasn't this tiring even when I was a cadet myself," he told her. "And it's not physical tiredness. It's my mind which is tired of dealing with these delicate beans from the College of the Performing Arts. Seeing their condition, I'm wondering what did they even do during the military training at the start of college."
"Take it easy," said Xiang Wai. "It's not like they are gonna be soldiers. You only have to make them look like decent soldiers so that they can pass off as real soldiers on the big screen. Don't be so hard on yourself."
"You think I'm giving them a hard time? I'm already being very nice here," said Zhai Yanjun. "They are still too weak. Half of the girls couldn't even run half a lap when they first got here. Even now, they dawdle around. It's frustrating."
"Well, not everyone can be cool like your girlfriend," commented Xiang Wai.
Zhai Yanjun lifted up his head and laughed at her comment before he nodded in agreement, "That's for sure. How can anyone be like my Wai?" He held her hand and said, "Let's go."
"Oh, where are we going?"
"To eat something," he said. "My girlfriend is here to see me. Am I supposed to just let her leave without a meal. How is that possible?"
"Isn't this a closed door training?" asked Xiang Wai. "You set the rules for others. You can't break it yourself."
"I am not going to," he said. "I'll cook for you myself."
"Will it be eatable? Don't poison me. I still have a wedding to attend."
"How can I poison you?" he asked. "Who else will stand with me at the alter in a white dress?"
Xiang Wai hit his arm at his cheeky remark, "You're really getting smooth now."
"It's not me, it's you," he told her sincerely. "Seeing you, the words just keep gushing out of me. I have no control. None at all."
Xiang Wai rolled her eyes at him. "Did you see my sister's wedding proposal?"
"Hm? I did," he answered. "I have to say, Xian is one lucky bastard."
"Hey! Are you saying you're the unfortunate one here?"
"Who said that? Who?" Zhai Yanjun looked around as if looking for the culprit. "I definitely didn't say that. I'm also very lucky. Even more than Xian. There is no doubt about that."
Xiang Wai looked satisfied with this response, "Then let's go and show me what new recipe you have mastered. It better be eatable!"
"Yes, yes. It'll be."
He took her straight to the dormitory he was living in which had a special small kitchen inside of it. The perks of being in charge these days.
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