I was stunned. Did the commander-in-chief really compromise?
In all fairness, if he wanted to save his own life, it wouldn't be a big deal. But now that Director Du's friend had said that there was no poison in his body, why would the commander-in-chief continue acting? He could just expose the Ouyang family's ugly behavior. Wouldn't that solve everything?
The Ouyang family, who seemed to be taking the initiative, could be accused of rebellion. Once the commander-in-chief spoke, the situation would be reversed!
It wasn't just me, even Wan 'er had a puzzled expression on her face. Even though she hadn't been home for long, she knew very well what kind of person her grandfather was. The Ouyang family wanting him to compromise was unrealistic.
But the commander-in-chief in front of us was so friendly. It was unbelievable.
"Grandfather, are you being threatened?" Wan'er asked impatiently.
"Threatened?
Wan'er, what do you mean? In the entire Nan Yun Province, who dares to threaten me?! "The commander-in-chief didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Many people nodded. It was true. With the commander-in-chief's high status, even if he didn't have the power to fight back, he wouldn't be at the mercy of others. Although Shangguan Wan'er's question was what they wanted to know, according to normal people's logic, as long as the commander-in-chief appeared in public, he could definitely fight back against the Ouyang family. But he didn't do that. The joy on his face didn't seem to be fake.
In other words, maybe the situation wasn't as complicated as they thought. Maybe the two bosses had reached a consensus in private.
Although she got a negative answer, Wan'er still found it hard to accept. She was more willing to believe that the Ouyang family had something on her grandfather.
Even if Shang Guan Guoqiang was of noble character and unquestionable integrity, he might not be perfect. If the Ouyang family were to find fault with him, it would be hard to say.
After all, in front of the public, Shang Guan Guoqiang had always maintained his image. Maybe he didn't want to be tainted, so he lowered his head to the Ouyang family!
"Grandfather, but you said that you wanted to break off the engagement. Why are you holding this engagement ceremony now?!" Wan'er asked angrily.
"I was muddle-headed at that time. I saw this kid's brilliant performance and made a wrong judgment. I didn't officially break off the engagement. Of course, the engagement ceremony will be carried out!"
Shangguan Guoqiang said angrily. After a pause, he added confidently, "Don't tell me that I, the commander-in-chief, don't have the right to make this decision?"
"Of course, but Shangguan Jie kidnapped you, why are you still so close to him!
Grandpa, you don't know how he treated me these past three days. He forced me to watch those filthy Japanese movies and brainwashed me. He didn't let me talk nonsense at the engagement ceremony. I just want to talk! "Wan-er shed tears of grievance. She looked very pitiful.
"Hua."
Without a doubt, Wan'er's words were like a stone that stirred up a thousand ripples. Everyone was so shocked that their jaws almost dropped. There was such a "operation"!?
On the side, I was so angry that I gritted my teeth. I wanted to kill Shangguan Jie on the spot.
"Hey, Shangguan Wan'er, you can eat whatever you want, but don't say whatever you want. How could I do such a rebellious thing!" Shangguan Jie glared at her fiercely, full of dissatisfaction.
Without waiting for Wan-er to speak, the commander-in-chief also echoed, "Wan'er, how can you say that? Grandpa knows that you can't accept this marriage, but you shouldn't create something out of nothing. Little Jie has always respected the old and loved the young. Moreover, there are some things that you can't resist even if you don't want to. Being born in a family of officials, there are too many things that you can't do."
Most of the people present didn't know the inside story of Shangguan Jie and Wan-er not being siblings. They were quite puzzled. Although Shangguan Jie's reputation wasn't very good, he couldn't do such a crazy thing, right?
Now that the commander-in-chief spoke for Shangguan Jie, many people deeply agreed.
"Ahem, I have to say a few words. As a member of the military region, although I'm just a small second lieutenant, we all know the character of Lieutenant Colonel Shangguan. Perhaps he is a bit dissolute, but his nature is very kind. Usually, whether it is to the old man or Miss Wan-er, he is extremely polite. He has fulfilled his responsibility and obligation as a family member. You slandered him just to resist the engagement. It's really too much."
At this time, a young man in military uniform in the crowd said with a reproachful tone.
The soldiers next to him were also talking about it. They didn't deliberately suppress their voices. Wan-er was just a weak woman. How could she bear such pressure? She was speechless for a while. On the contrary, Shangguan Jie showed an upright attitude and was not afraid of the shadow.
"Hehe, aren't you all Shangguan Jie's subordinates?
Even if you have a few dog guts, I'm afraid you won't dare to accuse him, let alone take you to prostitute every now and then. "I curled my lips and said with disdain.
"Little bastard, what the f * ck are you talking about? Do you believe that I won't shoot you?"
"Big brother, calm down. Anyway, I'm not surprised by such a pretentious guy. Every year, there are always a few new soldiers who have their legs broken by me!"
These soldiers who came to participate in the engagement ceremony actually carried guns. Moreover, they were the advanced ones, not the old-fashioned ones. This seemed a bit unreasonable. In other words, it should be the Ouyang family's intention. To put it bluntly, if there was an uncontrollable situation, they could directly take out firearms to suppress it. It was simple and crude!
Although I showed my strong means just now, in the eyes of these soldiers, human strength couldn't compete with guns. This was the most direct way to control other people's lives.
"Wait."
At this time, the commander-in-chief waved his hand and coughed again. It seemed that his physical condition was really not very good.
I walked over step by step. He noticed my actions and was a little surprised, "What are you doing?"
"Grandpa Shangguan, this business can't be done. Let me help you take a look. I see that you are coughing badly." I smiled slightly.
Speaking of which, I was a little strange. Shangguan Guoqiang seemed to have changed into a different person. I couldn't tell exactly what changed. In short, he kept calling me commander-in-chief. It seemed like he was using his identity to suppress others. I felt that this was not in line with Shangguan Guoqiang's character. Or was he deliberately emphasizing it for the Ouyang family to hear, hoping that they wouldn't take an inch and take a mile?!
"No need, no need." Shangguan Guoqiang waved his hand again and again. He seemed to be a little nervous.