Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

"Thud!"

Xiao Zhan hung up the phone, lit a cigarette, and then gazed at the night sky, letting his thoughts wander freely…

In fact, he was thinking about deeper issues.

I do not know how long it has been,

Qin Huanhuan could not hear the faint voices coming from the balcony, and Xiao Zhan did not return.

So she got up and walked over, and through the glass door she saw Xiao Zhan staring blankly at the night sky with a cigarette in his mouth.

Qin Huanhuan opened the balcony door and walked over, asking softly, "Xiao Zhan, what happened?"

Xiao Zhan looked away, put his arm around Qin Huanhuan, and said, "It's nothing, just having a smoke."

Qin Huanhuan's eyes flickered a few times before she said, "I can tell from your expression that something's on your mind. Why don't you tell me what's wrong? Tell me and we can face it together. Although I may not be able to help you much, I can give you my most sincere advice."

Xiao Zhan shook his head again and said, "It's really nothing. Why did you get up? Go back to bed and rest. You're still recovering from a serious illness and need to rest properly."

Qin Huanhuan nestled in Xiao Zhan's arms and said, "You've done so much for me, but I can't help you much. Isn't this what people often call 'marrying someone of equal social standing'?"

"But what I want to tell you is that life is never perfect. If you fall, get up. If you take the wrong turn, turn around. Instead of wasting your time, look up and move forward."

Xiao Zhan said earnestly, "I'm really fine."

"Grandpa just called and asked me to go back to the Xiao family compound tomorrow when I have some free time. I'd like to take you with me."

Qin Huanhuan, being exceptionally clever, immediately reacted and said, "You want to clarify things between us in front of your family?"

Xiao Zhan nodded and said, "This incident is so serious that I must give you an explanation. According to Zhao Ruirui, my mother asked her to find Zhang Yingbao. Actually, I know my mother very well; she would not do something so absurd and extreme."

Qin Huanhuan thought for a moment and said, "Then let's forget it. I don't want to put you in a difficult position, and I don't want you to make a painful choice between family and love, but I will respect your choice."

"Xiao Zhan, do you know what the biggest difference is between men and women?"

Xiao Zhan shook his head and said, "The differences between men and women are so great, how would I know what you're trying to say!"

Qin Huanhuan: "When a woman loves deeply, she undresses, which is the greatest trust and reliance she can show a man. When a man loves deeply, it is the release of his soul, sharing everything with the woman without reservation."

Xiao Zhan understood the meaning behind Qin Huanhuan's words.

So he said, "Let's get our marriage certificate tomorrow morning, then go back to the Xiao family compound together, and see what they have to say then."

Qin Huanhuan smiled calmly and said, "If you want to make it a fait accompli, aren't you afraid it will turn out half-cooked? Once we get the marriage certificate, I will be your legal wife, and half of your property will belong to me. Aren't you worried that I'm only after your wealth?"

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "Do you think I care about money?"

"Snap!"

Suddenly, a thunderous roar erupted.

"Splash!"

Just moments ago, the night sky was filled with stars and the moon, but now a heavy rain has started to fall.

thunder,

The sound of rain,

The groans from the balcony were drowned out...

After half an hour.

Xiao Zhan carried Qin Huanhuan, who was limp as a noodle, to the bed, kissed her flushed cheek, and said, "Get a good night's sleep, and we'll go get our marriage certificate tomorrow morning."

Qin Huanhuan was so tired she could barely keep her eyes open, looking like she needed to sleep. With her eyes still closed, she asked, "Where are you going so late?"

Xiao Zhan: "Xia Keke just called and texted me. It seems Zhao Ruirui has woken up. I'm going to interrogate her."

Qin Huanhuan recalled the moment when the two of them were at a critical juncture.

Xiao Zhan's phone rang several times, but he didn't answer.

It turned out that Xia Keke was making the calls and sending the messages.

So she said, "Then you go ahead and get busy, I'm going to sleep, I'm so sleepy!"

After Qin Huanhuan finished speaking, she turned over, hugged her pillow, and fell asleep.

This shows that

The battle just now was so intense that it exhausted her.

A few minutes later,

Xiao Zhan arrived at Zhao Ruirui's hospital room, where Xia Keke, Zhang Guoqiang, and Xiao Liu were all present.

Seeing Xiao Zhan arrive, Xia Keke hurriedly stepped forward and said, "I called you earlier but you didn't answer, and you didn't reply to my messages either. What are you doing?"

Xiao Zhan blushed and lied, "Qin Huanhuan wanted a late-night snack, so I went to buy her one."

Xia Keke said somewhat disbelievingly, "You're going to buy late-night snacks? Can't you just order takeout?"

Xiao Zhan slapped his forehead and said, "Oh no, I forgot about takeout. We weren't allowed to order takeout in the army, and I'm still not used to it even after being back for a few months. Looks like I need to adapt to city life as soon as possible."

Xia Keke could tell from Xiao Zhan's expression that he was talking nonsense. Suddenly, she leaned her head close to Xiao Zhan and sniffed him, then deliberately said, "What's that smell on you? It's awful."

Xiao Zhan was incredibly embarrassed!

He couldn't very well tell Xia Keke that he had just had a passionate encounter with Qin Huanhuan and hadn't even had time to shower before rushing over.

Xiao Zhan continued his fabrication, saying, "Haha, maybe it's because I caught the smell of late-night snacks on me."

Xia Keke pointed to the dark night outside where it was raining and said, "You're so good to Qin Huanhuan. You even went out to buy her a late-night snack in this heavy rain. You're the best man in the world."

Xiao Zhan knew that Xia Keke was deliberately teasing him.

She knew she was lying.

But he still felt that Xia Keke was acting a bit strangely today.

So he changed the subject and asked, "Did Zhao Ruirui confess?"

Xia Keke rolled her eyes at Xiao Zhan and said, "I've already sent you the interrogation video, didn't you watch it?"

Xiao Zhan was immediately dumbfounded. He had been busy having fun with Qin Huanhuan and hadn't had time to watch videos.

So he asked, "What do you plan to do with Zhao Ruirui?"

Xia Keke: "This is your problem. You're asking me? Are you kidding me? I'm going back to sleep. You can handle the rest yourself."

Xiao Zhan stared at Xia Keke and asked, "Are you on fire? Why are you so angry?"

Xia Keke smiled slightly and said, "Hehe, I'm on my period, so I'm in a bad mood."

"What's wrong? Do you want to argue with me?"

In fact, even she herself didn't know why she got angry at Xiao Zhan; it was probably because Xiao Zhan didn't answer her calls.

Xiao Zhan laughed, "So it's your period. No wonder you're so irritable. I'm not going to argue with you. The internet says women are the scariest creatures in the world, and you shouldn't even try to reason with them. A creature that bleeds for seven days a month and doesn't die is practically defying the heavens on this planet!"

"Science proves that when a woman is intuitive, her imagination is second only to Van Gogh; when a woman catches someone cheating, her IQ is second only to Einstein; when a woman is heartbroken, her writing is second only to Mo Yan; when a woman is angry, her fighting power is second only to Ultraman; and when a woman goes crazy, her danger is second only to a Tibetan Mastiff!"

"The internet also says that when faced with a woman whose 'fighting power' explodes during her period, a man should give up any futile resistance, because at this time a woman is a creature not to be trifled with. Appropriate compromise often brings unexpected surprises. Pampering her and listening to her in everything is the only way for a man to succeed!"

Xiao Zhan waved to Zhang Guoqiang.

Zhang Guoqiang ran over and said, "Young Master Xiao, what's the matter?"

Xiao Zhan: "You take Director Xia home to rest. Xiao Liu and I will stay here. After I finish the interrogation, I will hand Zhao Ruirui over to the local police."

Zhang Guoqiang was eager to find an opportunity to be alone with Xia Keke, so he happily replied, "Yes, Young Master Xiao, I guarantee I'll complete the mission."

Then he said to Xia Keke, "Director Xia, let me take you home."

Xia Keke knew Xiao Zhan's intentions, of course.

She rolled her eyes at Xiao Zhan and said leisurely, "I'm going back."

"Thump, thump!"

Xia Keke strode away in her long legs and mid-heeled shoes, without looking back.