Chapter 206

Actually Liu Xiaotian really wanted to reply, "Let's see where it's good to eat, give it a try," but the words got to his lips and he swallowed them back.

It wasn't for any other reason, but… he couldn't open his mouth.

As for this, the most surprising thing was Liu Xiaotian himself.

As a former bona fide rich second‑generation, he had seen many beauties and tasted many; let alone such a merely suggestive remark, even if it were several or ten times more outrageous than this, he would just blurt it out, never hesitating.

But I don't know what's wrong with today; actually, when facing Qin Yuxi, he seemed to be possessed by Liu Xiaohui? As for his reaction, Qin Yuxi seemed quite satisfied, suddenly moving close to Liu Xiaotian, almost pressing her ear to his and saying: "Didn't you promise me before?"

At this moment, Liu Xiaotian's mind held only four words, endlessly playing on a loop:

His breath was like orchids.

Liu Xiaotian's Adam's apple moved involuntarily, and he swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

In one, one look `no, one mistaken version%！'

Ten minutes later, He Zhijun's office.

To be frank, back when we were fighting the big troops on the peninsula, I led a squad guarding an artillery bunker, and even when we had no water for three whole days and nights, I never got this worked up! Although during the fifteen‑minute call the senior commander never mentioned Liu Xiaotian once, every word was a reprimand of He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei for their suspicion of Liu Xiaotian.

As a commander and the head of a first‑level unit, don't you even have basic judgment?

Given Liu Xiaotian's age and his various performances after joining the unit, unless he is someone whose appearance differs greatly from his actual age and who has undergone years of training as a high‑level intelligence operative, how could he behave so effortlessly? Moreover, Wolf Fang is just a unit; the only confidential matters it could involve are those relatively arduous and dangerous missions—what else could there be? Just as He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei think, if Liu Xiaotian really had a problem, with his background data and growth record being fake, then whoever could set up such a complete 'setup' behind the scenes—how could they possibly send him to Wolf Fang? Frankly, even if we transferred him to any research department, even one unrelated to the military, his value would far exceed that of serving in Wolf Fang.

It seems Brigade Commander He isn't in a great mood today! In fact, He Zhijun's mood really isn't good.

Just thinking about that sentence, Liu Xiaotian felt a deep sense of defeat.

I really have my doubts now—was handing Wolf Fang over to you two the biggest mistake of my life?

Duan Yubo glanced sideways at Ding Yu, saw he wasn't turning back, then dared to give Liu Xiaotian an OK sign.

Leaving the Jinbi Shi, Liu Xiaotian quietly asked Ding Yu, who was walking ahead of him:

"Again looking for me? Who came?"

This guy seems a bit aloof and arrogant.

The senior commander's original words were: "He Zhijun, how old are you? Eh? You and Fan Tianlei together are almost ninety, aren't you? You don't even have this bit of basic judgment?"

Early the next morning, Liu Xiaotian was still asleep; after standing two consecutive shifts the previous night before finally going to sleep, and then coming early the next morning to take over the watch, Duan Yubo woke him up.

Liu Xiaotian couldn't help but shrink his neck.

Liu Xiaotian recognized him; he was He Zhijun's signaler, named Ding Yu, a Level 2 non‑commissioned officer.

Duan Yubo looked at the fist‑sized patch of chest hair on Liu Xiaotian's chest, then shifted his gaze to his face, curled his lip and said: "I advise you to fasten your discipline button; otherwise, I would have stood watch for someone else yesterday for nothing!"

He had just been given a dressing‑down; who could be in a good mood after that? The one who scolded him was none other than the senior commander.

"Report!" Liu Xiaotian's shout was clear, resonant, and powerful. "Get in here!" He Zhijun's voice immediately followed.

Of course, this doesn't prove anything, after all this is the Jinbi Shi, and Duan Yubo is just outside.

"Class monitor, why does the Brigade Commander want to see me again first thing this morning?"

"How? Are you scared?" Qin Yuxi probably felt she had the upper hand, and she leaned forward a bit more.

Ding Yu still didn't turn back, merely saying flatly: "The Brigade Commander didn't tell me."

"Liu Xiaotian, hurry up and tidy yourself; the Brigade Commander is waiting for you in his office!" Seeing Liu Xiaotian's appearance, Ding Yu frowned and said.

Liu Xiaotian quickly put on his coat, stepped out of the iron gate, and while walking out he didn't forget to tell Duan Yubo: "Old Duan, the weather's nice outside; don't forget to take the grass mat off the bed and air it out—it's a bit damp, and I might have to come back to sleep tonight."

I only promised to let you have a taste, I never said I'd let you eat your fill……

As for whether to be afraid or not……

Damn it, this kid used to be a little bee that flew through every flower patch; who would have thought he'd just get a bit of pollen this time! As the two were talking, someone suddenly walked in from outside.

Liu Xiaotian: ……

It looks like he'd be more suitable if he were with Tang Xinyi.

Besides, Qin Yuxi wouldn't just blindly "follow" him like that, would she? The sentence Qin Yuxi left when she departed was quite clear:

Liu Xiaotian unconsciously lowered his gaze to his chest, and indeed there was another red dot between his collarbones; his old face instantly flushed, and he hurriedly buttoned up his shirt one by one.

"Gurgle"

……

Liu Xiaotian blearily opened his eyes, threw on his shirt, walked to the fence, yawned, and asked:

The reason is the report he submitted about Liu Xiaotian.

Although the senior commander also knows the importance of staying vigilant, that can't be mere paranoia, can it? What's wrong—are his soldiers' military skills too strong to be allowed?

I'm afraid of getting bogged down!

"Xiaotian, hurry up and get up, the Brigade Commander sent someone to find you!"

Just before hanging up, the senior commander added: "The Elder Principal of Warrior School called specially to inquire about the four cadets, emphasizing Liu Xiaotian during the call, intending to keep Liu Xiaotian at Warrior School for a while as an Instructor after the training ends."

Moreover, he said that this soldier Liu Xiaotian has exceptional perceptiveness and rapid progress, almost surpassing all the cadets of this cohort within just two months.

It's obvious that for the Elder Principal of Warrior School, who is already no longer young, this was something he had already anticipated Liu Xiaotian would encounter upon his return; this was a special call made to speak on his behalf, and to some extent also to vouch for Liu Xiaotian.

What's more, what made the senior commander even angrier was that he had been considering what reward to give Liu Xiaotian for his great merit in this operation, yet He Zhijun and Fan Tianlei actually locked him up in the Jinbi Shi!

This isn't a joke, is it? Even if we retreat ten thousand steps, don't you at least need some evidence to do this? (End of chapter)