But how could I disturb this pair of lovebirds?
So I replied, "Lieutenant Colonel Keszew, I'm going to accompany Miss Itafenli to the gym. Please let me know if anything happens. Thank you!"
I wanted to leave after I said that, but Keszew came over and opened the door. "Come in. Let's have a good chat, okay?"
I noticed that his tone was strange. His complexion looked good, and there was either a contemptuous or satisfied smile on his face. He extended his left hand in an inviting gesture. On the other side of his hand sat an embarrassed Marisia.
Maybe he was showing off something to me, or maybe it was just an unintentional gesture.
I didn't refuse and entered the room thoughtfully.
Marisia stood up from the bed with a flustered expression. She gave me an awkward smile but didn't say anything.
Actually, I could see that Marisia seemed to be deliberately avoiding me since she came to China. She didn't dare to look me in the eye or even take the initiative to speak to me.
I originally thought that Marisia wasn't acclimatized to China and wasn't used to the local customs, so she was restrained to a certain extent. But today, it seemed that I was wrong.
Was she afraid that I would find out about her ambiguous relationship with Keszew?
Or, was her special behavior an apology for 'falling in love with someone else'?
There was no way to tell.
Keszew sat proudly on the chair and scratched his chest. Maybe it was because his chest hair was itchy, but he scratched it a few times.
He crossed his legs and looked at me while swinging them. Suddenly, he smiled and said, "There are a few things I must tell you."
As Keszew spoke, he took a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes from the table, opened the packaging, and lit one up.
I sat on the sofa and said, "Go ahead."
Marisia got a glass of water from the water dispenser and put it in front of me. But she didn't dare to look at me. Her face was slightly red.
Keszew took the cigarette out of his mouth and put it in the ashtray after two puffs. He frowned and said, "Oh, the cigarettes in your country are so pungent. Not good, not good. Let's smoke our own!"
As he spoke, he picked up a black jacket from the bed and took out a pack of cigarettes written in foreign languages. He put it in his mouth and lit it.
I asked, "Is this what you want me to know?"
Keszew exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "Of course not."
He leaned forward and stared at me as he asked, "Let me ask you. Did you say that you were going to accompany Miss Itafenli to the gym?"
I said, "Yes."
Keszew smacked his lips and shrugged. I think you're too … I feel like you're showing off your Chinese martial arts to Miss Itafenli. I. and I've already made this many times. You shouldn't do that, Advisor Zhao? "
I calmly said, "I don't think so.
Miss Itafenli suggested it herself. I can't refuse since we're on friendly terms, can I? "
Keszew said, "Do you really think that Chinese martial arts are better than ours?
Or do you think that your Chinese bodyguards can beat our bodyguards? "Keszew said as he made two symbolic punches in the air. He looked very provocative.
I was used to it, so I tried my best to ignore his provocation.
I said, "Lieutenant Colonel Keszew, I've never thought so. In other words, I'm just satisfying Miss Itafenli's curiosity. She loves Chinese martial arts. I don't think I should disappoint her, right?"
Keszew sneered. "No, no, no.
You shouldn't be like this. You're misleading our Miss Itafenli. She's the daughter of the president. She shouldn't think that there's another country in the world whose martial arts can be compared to ours. "
I asked in return, "Then what do you think I should do?"
Keszew said, "Tell Miss Itafenli that Chinese martial arts are inferior to ours. Let Miss Itafenli know the truth. Then, she won't blindly learn some mediocre Chinese martial arts from you … This is the result I want to see!"
Keszew had always been aggressive. I had experienced it a long time ago. I smiled faintly and continued, "Lieutenant Colonel Keszew, do you really think that our martial arts are better than Chinese martial arts?"
"Of course." Keszew raised his hand as if it was a matter of course.
I calmly said, "You'll know the result in March next year!"
"Oh?" Keszew tilted his head and sneered. "What result?"
I put on a humorous face and said with a bit of determination, "I will beat you.
A five-starred red flag will float in the sky above the Washington Arena! "
My voice was soft, but there was a hint of intimidation in it.
Keszew shrugged and sneered. "It's just … to use a Chinese idiom, it's just a fantasy!"
I said, "Facts will prove everything, won't they?"
Keszew laughed wildly for a moment. He was silent for a moment. Then, his fat lips trembled and he took two deep breaths of smoke. "Alright, alright. Remember, I'll be waiting for you. March next year.
I hope you won't be shot during the audition. I hope … I'll use my fists and strength to show you the truth.
Don't forget, in China, oh, not long ago, your staff officer surnamed Huang was easily defeated by me.
Perhaps you will end up like him! "
I smiled faintly and said, "Lieutenant Colonel Keszew, isn't it a little too early to say that?"
To be honest, I was particularly disgusted by Keszew's arrogance. This guy was even more arrogant than the Americans. He always wanted to be above others and didn't put anyone in his eyes.
Keszew scratched his head and said disdainfully, "Maybe it's too early, but it will become reality!"
I didn't want to waste too much time with Keszew, so I wanted to get up and leave. However, Keszew pulled Marisia over and pointed at her. "Zhao Long, do you still remember you and her?"