Chapter 311: Who Is Meddling?

Su Ruo listened coldly to those words, then turned and left directly; Li Zhaodi wanted to step forward to argue with those people, but Bai Xinya stopped her.

Bai Xinya shook her head at Li Zhaodi, signaling her not to act impulsively; after all, this is a military camp, different from other places—if a conflict arose, they would leave in a few days, but Su Ruo would still have to live here.

Li Zhaodi was extremely angry in her heart; since Xia Hua's development began, she had never felt so stifled as now.

But to avoid causing trouble for Su Ruo, she still suppressed her anger.

Su Ruo had just returned to the dormitory when Song Jingyu rushed over in a hurry; seeing that Bai Xinya and Li Zhaodi were with her, he took An'an and Qin Xiao out, leaving the two of them some private time.

As Qin Xiao left, he looked at Song Jingyu's eyes, which were full of a sinister, cold light; he had warned this man not to let Su Ruo be hurt, but he hadn't done so, and even An'an ended up feeling upset as well.

Song Jingyu hurried over to Su Ruo; just as he reached out his hand, Su Ruo dodged it, leaving him feeling his palm empty and hollow, and his heart seemed to have been emptied as well.

Su Ruo's face showed no expression; she just looked at him indifferently, but precisely this expressionless look made Song Jingyu feel increasingly uneasy.

He anxiously explained: "I heard those rumors outside; I know I've let you feel wronged. Give me a few days, and I promise I will settle these matters properly—our wedding will surely go smoothly."

Song Jingyu's eyes were full of urgency and pleading; he and Su Ruo had barely made it to this point, and he truly did not want to ruin it now.

Su Ruo said in a calm tone: "I'll give you seven days; if you can resolve this matter smoothly, we'll get married; if you can't, we'll break up."

Song Jingyu solemnly nodded and promised Su Ruo: "Seven days—I will definitely settle this; if I can't, I'll take off this uniform and walk away with you."

Upon hearing Song Jingyu's words, Su Ruo's heart involuntarily trembled.

She understood Song Jingyu, so she knew how important this military uniform was to him—it was a dream he would rather lose his life than give up.

But now, for her sake, he was willing to give up this career he had struggled for; Su Ruo considered herself already quite cold-hearted, yet she couldn't help but soften a little.

Song Jingyu forcefully pulled Su Ruo into his embrace; he had originally intended just a brief hug before letting go.

But Su Ruo reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist: "Alright, I'll wait for you."

Upon hearing Su Ruo's words, Song Jingyu's anxious heart seemed to be instantly soothed; he released her, turned and left, his eyes becoming more resolute than ever before.

No matter who is interfering in this matter, he will not let anyone obstruct his wedding with Su Ruo.

After Song Jingyu left, Bai Xinya entered and, looking at Su Ruo, whispered: "This isn't his fault."

Bai Xinya could see that Song Jingyu was a responsible, dependable good man; she didn't want Su Ruo to miss out on him because of this difficulty and setback.

Su Ruo lowered her eyes, hiding her emotions: "I know this isn't his fault, but I have indeed endured criticism and injustice because of him."

If this matter isn't resolved well, the troubles we'll face later will be even greater.

No matter whether these troubles arise from me or from him, and regardless of whether they're my fault, we must solve them together.

He likes me now, so naturally he's willing to do everything for me, sparing no effort to resolve the troubles.

And what about later? Once or twice might be okay, but ten or eight times...

Who can guarantee he will always love and protect me as he does now? Feelings are the least able to withstand wear and tear.

I must see his attitude from this matter and also let everyone know his decision.

Only then can we permanently resolve these troubles.

You know I'm a very selfish person; if this marriage doesn't bring me care and happiness, I'd rather not have it, even though I like Song Jingyu.

Bai Xinya opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know how to persuade.

Because Su Ruo is truly too calm and rational, completely lacking the obsession and impulsiveness typical of her age.

Moreover, many of Su Ruo's viewpoints are things Bai Xinya only understood after being married for over ten years, yet Su Ruo now grasps the essence of marriage so clearly.

Even the most passionate feelings will eventually cool; many couples merely get by in the daily grind of rice, firewood, oil, and salt, sticking together till old age.

Love for another is destined not to last; only self-love endures.

Bai Xinya said with a smile: "I originally wanted to advise you because I was afraid you'd be hurt, but now I see you've thought this through so clearly, it's probably unnecessary."

"An'an and the others have been worried about you; now they can relax as well."

Su Ruo lifted her gaze and saw Li Zhaodi, An'an, and Qin Xiao's three faces pressed together at the window, smiling.

As for these three's antics, Su Ruo found them both amusing and helpless.

Li Zhaodi even feigned calm as she told An'an and Qin Xiao: "I've already said your worries are unnecessary; the master is so strong—how could she be toppled by such a trivial matter?"

The few of them exchanged smiles and lightly let the matter pass.

After leaving here, Song Jingyu handed over the house renovation to his close brothers, then personally rushed to Headquarters to handle the Marriage Report.

For the task assigned by their own Boss, the few soldiers under Song Jingyu naturally devoted themselves wholeheartedly to it.

Knowing Su Ruo liked flowers and plants, they would carefully consult her opinion at every step.

These actions, seen by outsiders, inevitably invited ridicule and criticism: "You won't even get married, yet you're rushing to renovate the house—don't end up with a bamboo basket drawing water, all effort wasted, and end up making wedding clothes for someone else."

Facing those rumors, Su Ruo simply ignored them; if anyone dared to say something to her face, she would give them a cold stare, and they'd immediately shut up.

But because of this, even more new rumors spread: "Don't let Su Ruo's gentle appearance fool you—her gaze looks like it could kill."

Consequently, Su Ruo gained a fearsome reputation even before marriage, but no one would dare to come to her face and whisper, probing openly or secretly; her ears finally got some peace.

Upon hearing that Su Ruo and Song Jingyu's Marriage Report had been rejected, Zhang Wan was overjoyed.

But upon learning that Song Jingyu, because of this, had personally returned to Headquarters to stand firm, and declared resolutely: "If the organization doesn't approve his marriage to Su Ruo, he will resign!"

Zhang Wan's face immediately darkened.