Even if he didn't want to live a lonely old man's life, he had to persist until he died. This was the stubbornness of the commander-in-chief. In fact, he had thought about my proposal before, but he didn't bring it up. If I accepted it gladly, it would naturally be a happy ending. If I was rejected, everyone would be embarrassed.
Considering this point, the commander-in-chief held himself back. However, at this moment, I took the initiative to bring it up. It would be a lie to say that I wasn't moved. Although it seemed like a small matter, it showed that I was willing to compromise.
If it were some overbearing men, this was also a matter of principle. It would be difficult to compromise. Moreover, the current me could consider his feelings and thoughts. Even if Wan 'er married in the future, I would still be filial to him. This was what the commander-in-chief valued.
Filial piety was a very simple word, but it was the traditional virtue of the Hua Xia nation. It was also what the commander-in-chief had longed for for a long time. Although he was respected and loved by the majority of the people, he always felt empty in his heart.
He thought about it. He still lacked a person who was truly filial. On this point, Shangguan Jie didn't do it well, or it could be said that he was biased towards benefits. After all, he knew Shangguan Jie better than anyone else after being in contact for ten or twenty years. It was just that he didn't expect that Shangguan Jie dared to kidnap him.
To put it bluntly, even if I didn't compromise, the commander-in-chief couldn't do anything about it. At this point, I could only carry the banner of the Shangguan family. He only hoped that I wasn't the kind of person who was bold but not astute. Otherwise, it would be difficult for the Shangguan family to develop in the long run.
He was very clear that in this position, he needed to have a variety of qualities. The current me was indeed a bit far-fetched. As the saying goes, haste makes waste. As long as we become a family, it wouldn't be a problem to slowly cultivate in the future.
"Is this your idea or Wan 'er's request?"
However, the commander-in-chief suppressed the joy in his heart and tried his best to ask calmly. A big boss like him should always be more serious. Even if his heart was blooming with joy, he had to appropriately conceal it.
This question stumped me. What does the commander-in-chief mean? Is he testing whether I am honest or not?
In fact, as a careless man, I really didn't consider these trivial matters. I only thought about treating Shangguan Guoqiang. In contrast, this decision was no less than treating him.
When Wan 'er brought it up, I suddenly realized that I had been too careless, so I agreed without thinking. As long as I didn't become a son-in-law, it wasn't a big deal.
Should I tell him the truth, or should I take the opportunity to claim credit? After a short moment of hesitation.
I smiled and said, "This is the decision that Wan Er and I made after discussing it."
Obviously, this answer was a little vague, but it was the most sensible one. If he took credit for it, it would seem rather fake. If he directly gave credit to Little Cherry, he wouldn't be able to back down.
The commander-in-chief was stunned for a moment before revealing a kind smile. "Good, good, good. You two are very thoughtful. This is definitely a great gift. Thank you very much."
"What are you saying? I should be the one saying thank you. If it wasn't for Grandpa Shangguan's protection, I wouldn't be where I am today." These were my heartfelt words. As a person, no matter when or where, we should always be grateful.
"Haha, silly boy, when I help you, I'm also helping my Shangguan family." The commander-in-chief shook his head and laughed even more happily.
"Right, Grandpa Shangguan, you should rest well. It shouldn't take long before I can cooperate with Elder Guan to carry out a deeper treatment for you," I reminded him.
His eyes lit up and he nodded continuously. His previous prejudices also vanished in an instant.
After dealing with the commander-in-chief, things became much easier. I informed Elder Guan and the others and prepared to return to Yun City. Of course, the main character this time was Leng Yue.
As the person involved, she was in a low mood, especially after receiving Elder Guan's diagnosis. She became gloomy and went out to relax.
Luckily, the hotel wasn't big. With my ability to catch people, I found Leng Yue in a short while.
She was in a small pavilion, leaning on the railing as she quietly watched the moon in the sky. She rarely had the time to be so leisurely. She couldn't even remember when was the last time she had enjoyed the night sky.
It was because Leng Yue didn't like to be idle. She was always prone to letting her imagination run wild. The blood feud was like a huge rock pressing on her chest. Every time she woke up from her nightmares, she would break out in a cold sweat.
She thought that one day, she would be able to kill her enemies. However, things were unpredictable. She had to give up on that thought.
Since Leng Yue had become an ordinary person, she couldn't feel me gradually approaching. Just like that, I hugged her slender waist.
"Ah!"
Leng Yue was a little panicked. She unconsciously turned her head. After seeing that it was me, she heaved a sigh of relief.
"What are you doing? You scared me to death." Leng Yue was just reminiscing about her parents in heaven when I violated her.
"Cough, cough. I'm sorry. You're too beautiful, so I wanted to hug you and truly feel your beauty." I was a little embarrassed. I wanted to give her a pleasant surprise, but it turned out to be a scare.
"Tsk, little thing. You like to use sweet words to cover up your groping behavior." Leng Yue glared at me, revealing a trace of seduction. My heart was bursting with joy.
"No, no. You also know that I'm a very serious person. I hugged you because I was afraid that you would be cold. It's already autumn now, and it's the middle of the night. Moreover, you don't have your cultivation, so your resistance will be greatly reduced. What if you get sick?"
I said in a bad mood. In order to persuade Leng Yue to return to Cloud City with me, I had to make her think. It was necessary to be emotional and nauseating.
"If you get sick, then so be it. You won't live for long anyway." Leng Yue said disapprovingly.
"Uh …" I felt that there was no way to chat with her today. However, she was in a desperate situation. It was already rare for her to be a quiet and beautiful girl. I didn't haggle over it.
Seeing my embarrassed face, Leng Yue couldn't help but chuckle. "Little thing, do you know that sometimes you're very cute? Very funny."
"Really?
I don't think so. "
Hearing Leng Yue's evaluation, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. In order to not make the atmosphere too awkward, I added, "Could it be that in your heart, I'm not a wise and brilliant Prince Charming?"
"Pfft."
Leng Yue couldn't help but laugh. I had to admit that her sense of humor wasn't high. It's just that in the past, there weren't many people who dared to joke with her. Moreover, I was really shameless.