Xiao Jing didn"t expect General Yan Jun to come in at this time. From her expression, it wasn"t hard to imagine that she must have misunderstood something.
Yan Jun tried her best to remain calm. She slowly walked forward and placed the wine beside the pool, deliberately avoiding the two of them as she mumbled, "This wine is the trademark of this place. Drinking it during the spring will not only soothe your body and mind, but also prolong your life. Although the wine is good, please try not to be greedy."
"Yes." Old Lady Shen murmured softly, "Don"t come in if you have nothing else to do, lest you see something you shouldn"t see."
The corner of Yan Jun"s mouth twitched, and his gaze flickered as it landed on the silent Xiao Jing. This small soldier was different from the ordinary officers; the other officers were all rough and strong. Although he was not soft, he still felt that he was less rough than the other officers.
Xiao Jing didn"t know whether to laugh or cry when she saw General Yan Jun leave. She asked, "Sir, are you sure you didn"t misunderstand us?"
"Misunderstand what?" The madame asked even though she knew the answer.
Xiao Jing directly buried herself in the pool. She needed to quietly think about life.
Old Madam Shen fished her out of the pond and coughed. "Didn"t Yan Jun say that this wine is good? Why don"t you try it out?"
Xiao Jing refused, "Old madam, I am a soldier, I cannot casually drink wine."
"There"s no need to worry about the low alcohol content of the wine." Old Lady Shen poured a cup herself, "Have a taste."
Xiao Jing only took a sip. The faint fruity taste didn"t seem like beer, but rather bitter. She licked her lips and said, "It tastes pretty good."
The madame swirled her wine cup and leaned against the side of the pool. "Although the alcohol is low, it is not without alcohol. Drink less."
"Yes, madame." Xiao Jing sat to the side, the mist in the pool becoming thicker and thicker.
The entire s.p.a.ce returned to silence.
"Did my arrogant third grandson tell you when to get married?" the madame suddenly asked.
"It"s not urgent."
The old mistress lifted her gaze and placed it on her stomach. "You are not in a hurry, but I am rather anxious. I don"t know how many more years I will live. I wonder if I will have the chance to hug my great-grandson."
"You will live a hundred years."
"Don"t! I"m afraid that I"ll really be hated by others if I live to be a hundred years old." The madame put down her wine cup and smiled, "When you get back, you should discuss it with your captain. Why are you doing this sneakily? It seems like you"re being very shameful. Although those old men in the capital are eyeing us like tigers eyeing their prey, what are you afraid of?" "My wife"s face is worth something."
"Madam, we will take care of this matter."
"It seems like an old man like me would find it rather difficult to drink some tea." Old Lady Shen stood up and sat by the side of the pool.
Xiao Jing also stood up. It was unknown whether it was because her cheeks were burning after drinking a mouthful of wine or because she heard the old man"s words, but a wave of warmth arose in her heart.
Old Lady Shen waved her hand, "Come over then."
Xiao Jing stood obediently by the old man"s side.
Old Madam Shen looked at her palm print, "With a glance, you can tell that it is the life of a child. Previously, I have suffered grievances in the Xiao family that people don"t like. Our Shen family doesn"t have any rules and regulations, and I am too old to bother with those rules. As long as the children are happy, it"s fine. Although your future mother-in-law seems strict, she will treat you with kindness from the bottom of her heart."
Xiao Jing solemnly nodded her head, her eyes actually turning red.
"I know what the two of you are worried about. This violation of military discipline is light and heavy. If you"re not careful, don"t even mention those meritorious deeds that you risked your life for, you won"t even be able to preserve your life." The old lady stood up and gently pushed aside her collar to look at the still striking new skin on her neck.
Xiao Jing couldn"t help but hide.
"Look at these wounds, although our Shen family does not lack these kinds of things, but I know that if you want to enter the Shen family openly, you must go all out to take the glory."
Xiao Jing lowered her eyes but didn"t say anything.
"As I said, no matter what, don"t think you"re inferior. Raise your head and proudly look at the world."
"It"s the madame." Xiao Jing raised her head high in the air.
Old Madam Shen picked up the wine cup by the side of the pool. "There"s no tea here, kneel down with wine instead of tea."
Xiao Jing was astonished. She couldn"t ask any more questions and kneeled on the ground.
"After I drink your toast, it"s equivalent to me admitting that you are the granddaughter-in-law of my Shen family. In the future, don"t call me "madame" anymore. Call me "grandma", understand?"
Xiao Jing"s hand that was holding the wine cup trembled uncontrollably. She stared fixedly at the pair of curved eyebrows of the old man, and heavily nodded.
"Let that stinky brat come over." Old Madam Shen was satisfied and dived back into the pool.
Xiao Jing walked out of the bathroom, her hands and feet at a loss as to where to put them.
As Yan Jun sat on the chair, he saw a figure striding forward like a shooting star.
Xiao Jing"s body was wrapped in a towel. Noticing someone was approaching her, she quickly stood up and said, "Sir."
After pondering for a moment, she hesitated for a moment before asking, "Do you have any orders for this old lady?"
"She asked the captain to come over." Xiao Jing timidly lowered her head.
Yan Jun nodded and said, "I will go call him over. Go in and serve the old mistress."
"Yes, sir."
"Wait." In the end, Yan Jun was still unable to get past that little girl in her heart. She asked hesitantly, "The madame didn"t do anything to you, right?"
Xiao Jing shook her head embarra.s.sedly. She shook her head in excitement, almost breaking her neck in order to prove her innocence. "You just misunderstood. The madame was checking my injuries."
Yan Jun"s taut nerves were slightly relieved. She nodded and said, "It"s just that my eyesight is too weak. You can go in. Do not tell the madame what I just said."
"I know." Xiao Jing opened the door once again.
Yan Jun touched his forehead. The person in front of him was someone that his younger brother had fallen in love with. He could not let his old lady take notice of him. Otherwise, with the old lady"s eyes that were more exquisite than cherries, not only would the Yan Clan be cut off from their bloodline, but their ancestors as well.
Wait, why am I so happy? Do I still want to send Xiao Jing to my little brother"s bed?
She shook her head hastily. No, his brother can still be saved.
Shen Chengfeng did not know what was going on here before he arrived. He only heard his mother"s voice, as though something important had happened here.
He arrived in front of the beauty salon in the late afternoon and saw that there were many luxury cars in the parking area. One of the cars looked very familiar. Wasn"t this his old lady"s Hummer?
"He"s here?" He put down the teacup in his hand and looked at the figure that had entered the hall. He pointed to the spot in front of him.
Shen Chengfeng strode forward and asked straightforwardly, "What"s the matter, Mother?"
"Can"t I talk to my son when I"m free?" A hidden smile appeared on Yan Jun"s face. She stood up and tidied up her son"s clothes.
Shen Chengfeng frowned uncontrollably, "Mother, if you have something to say, please say it."
"Your grandmother wants to see you."
"Grandma is here to see me?"
"Yes." Yan Jun nodded and said, "Follow me."
Shen Chengfeng looked around and saw the ladies of the prestigious clans chatting happily. This kind of gathering did not seem like an ordinary gathering.
The two officers and marshal who were making tea began to discuss among themselves in hushed tones.
A person said, "Isn"t that Shen Chengfeng, San Ye?"
Another person"s eyes were filled with love, "No wonder my mother said that she would definitely attend today"s event. Could it be that the Shen family is preparing to find a daughter-in-law for San Ye?"
"Didn"t you see the glittering eyes around us? Why is the Old Granny only coming back to sit at this time? All the celebrities in the capital are already here. Isn"t it obvious that she"s going to pick our Third Master"s wife?"
"Then what should we do?" Is it too quiet for the clothes I"m wearing today? "
"That"s true. When San Ye came over earlier, he didn"t even look at you."
Another person said anxiously, "Jiang Cheng Cheng, what do you mean by that?"
"Do you understand me if I"m so plain?" "San Ye"s eyes have always been on me."
"Alright, I can"t compare to you. Drink your tea slowly." The woman arrogantly turned around and entered the private room.
The entire hall was filled with discussions as everyone hastily dressed up their appearance. No one could understand what was going on. It must be that the Shen family was planning to choose a woman for Master Shen San.
Although the capital was filled with rumors that Master Shen San had a special hobby, that he was a man of thirty years of age and hadn"t even exposed a woman, and that he had been in the army camp for many years, it was inevitable that his heart would become twisted. However, the entire imperial city knew that as long as he ascended to a family like the Shen family, he would not be able to sleep, even if he was alone.
Shen Chengfeng knocked on the door.
"Come in." The old man"s strong and vigorous voice came from inside.
Shen Chengfeng pushed the door open and the water mist dispersed. The water in the pool rippled slightly.
Old Madam Shen had long since changed into clean clothes and was sitting on a long chair eating some fresh grapes. She looked at the figure entering the room and said, "Do you want to soak for a while?"
Shen Chengfeng took a closer look and saw that there were two big eyeb.a.l.l.s staring at him from the pool. When did the guy run over? No, how did she get here!
Xiao Jing walked out of the pool and put on a towel. Her face was slightly red, "Captain, would you like to take a bath?"
"Why are you here?" Shen Chengfeng subconsciously looked at his wife.
Old Lady Shen raised her leg and placed it on the stool, her right hand resting on her knee. Such an image was contrary to the t.i.tle of the number one beauty in her youth.
"Grandma brought me here." Xiao Jing blurted out.
"Grandma?" Shen Chengfeng walked forward and stood in a military posture, "Grandma, you"ve been paying attention to us recently."
"Do you know why I suddenly came back from deep in the mountains?" Old Madam Shen spat out the grape skin in her mouth. Her somewhat permissive image was rather amiable.
"You know something, don"t you?"
"Your grandmother may be old, but she"s not stupid."
"Since Grandma already knows, she shouldn"t come to the team every few days to make us happy. Father and mother are not fools. You are obviously here for this purpose. Aren"t you deliberately exposing us?"
"It"s not like it"s something shameful. What are you afraid of revealing?" The old lady handed the towel to him.
After Shen Chengfeng received it, he dusted off the old man"s wet hair and said, "I just want to wait until a more suitable time to announce this to the world, not to let the world know about this at this crucial time."
"It is an undisputed fact that she deceived the military. It is indeed unsuitable for her now. Her military achievements are not even enough to protect her life, let alone those positions."
"Grandmother, if you really like her, you should wait for a while. It"s not suitable for you to be so close to her right now."
"Forget it, I"m not thinking about it." Old Madam Shen stood up, "I will leave. From today onwards, I will keep my distance from the two of you."
Xiao Jing watched as the old lady left the bathroom. She hurriedly ran to her own captain and anxiously asked, "Will grandma be angry?"
"It"s quite a smooth call." Shen Chengfeng rubbed her head and said, "My mother is shrewd. There is no reason for the Old Granny to be so close to someone without a reason. I"m afraid her heart is already in doubt, so it"s best for you not to meet any old ladies recently."
Xiao Jing nodded. "I will know my limits."
"Are you done bathing?" "Alright, let"s go back." Shen Chengfeng wiped her hair with a towel, "Let"s go change into a clean set of clothes first."
Xiao Jing followed behind him, letting him hold her hand as they walked to the changing room.
In the enclosed men"s locker room, the warm breeze blew by silently, and her wet hair fell over her forehead in bunches.
Shen Chengfeng noticed that the person behind him suddenly stopped and turned around. Before he could open his mouth, his face was magnified in his eyes.
Xiao Jing stood on tiptoe. She didn"t know if she was drunk or not, but in this silent environment, it was as if the deer that had died from excitement the previous two days had come back to life.
She put her arms around his neck and kissed him on the mouth, savagely and incoherently.
Shen Chengfeng held on to her dangerous body and allowed her to attack him crazily until the taste of blood filled his nose.
Xiao Jing let go of her grip on him and wiped the dark red corner of her mouth.
Shen Chengfeng sighed, "We don"t look like lovers, but like enemies who have a grudge against their father. Which one of the kisses did not end up biting each other to the point that their mouths were full of blood?"
Xiao Jing couldn"t help but cover her mouth. She walked to the changing room, opened the closet, and took out her clothes. "Don"t you like it, captain?"
Shen Chengfeng, who was standing behind her, noticed that she had taken off her clothes and the light fell on her back.
Xiao Jing did not mind at all and proudly said, "These are all pride."
Shen Chengfeng nodded his head and said, "Yes, they are all proud."
Xiao Jing put on her s.h.i.+rt and coat. The moment she turned around, his head was already very close to hers, as if his lips had inadvertently touched her cheek, only a kiss that touched the water, like a leaf falling on a lake, without a care.
"It"s time for lunch. Let"s go back after dinner." Old Madam Shen noticed the two figures who had walked out one after the other and called for them to stop once again.
"Grandmother, there"s no need. I still have a lot of things to take care of in the barracks, so I"ll be leaving first." Shen Chengfeng refused.
Yan Jun slapped him on the shoulder and said with a frown, "Your grandmother is a senior after all. When this junior speaks, you should put down the suspense, even if it means your death."
"Mother, I only care about the big picture." Shen Chengfeng gave the standard military salute to the two before walking out of the hall without looking back.
"This child is stubborn." Yan Jun turned around to look at the Countess" expression. However, she was not angry.
The corners of Madam Shen"s lips curled up slightly, "Young people have matters to attend to. Call your husband to come back and have a meal with his mother."
"Yes, madame."
After leaving the beauty salon, Shen Chengfeng looked at the restaurant across the street.
Xiao Jing followed his line of sight. The night gradually turned dark, and the lights in the city began to flicker.
"Eat something before you go back." Shen Chengfeng walked across the street.
Xiao Jing followed closely behind him. "Captain, what do you want to eat?"
Shen Chengfeng, who was standing by the roadside, studied the entire gourmet street and held her hand, "You can eat whatever you want."
Xiao Jing pursed her lips and smiled. However, before she could smile, a loud engine sound came from twenty meters away.
Shen Chengfeng was the first to notice the car that was charging over. He grabbed Xiao Jing"s waist and rolled to the right. The car crashed into the roadblock and white smoke started to billow out from the front of the car.
Xiao Jing leaned against Shen Chengfeng and blinked, "Captain?"
Shen Chengfeng"s face was calm as though he had been poisoned. No one dared to look him in the eye.
"Cough, cough, cough." The driver fell out of the car, the heavy smell of alcohol lingering in the air.
"Wait for me." Shen Chengfeng gently wiped her already spotless face.
Xiao Jing"s expression turned cold. She wanted to stop the captain, but it was already too late.
Shen Chengfeng stepped forward like a gust of wind rolling up dead leaves on the ground under the moonlight.
Before the driver could recover his senses, his body was suddenly thrown high into the air. In the end, he heavily fell on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"It"s a fight, it"s a fight!" The man frantically crawled twice. Before he could even climb a meter, a foot heavily stomped on his back. With a kacha sound, his ribs broke.
"Captain?" Xiao Jing grabbed his hand, only to realize that his hand was trembling violently.
Shen Chengfeng turned around and said with a gentle tone, "Wait for me a little while longer. I will be going to eat soon."