Chapter 24: A man who is direct

Military Region Guesthouse—

"Name?"

"Shen Man."

"Age?"

"Just turned eighteen two months ago."

"What is the purpose of coming to the Sea Island?"

"To rely on a relative. My brother, Lu Xiu Bai, is a soldier here, and I've come to rely on him."

The registration aunt wrote down every stroke very seriously.

After verifying the introduction letter and the little girl's basic information, she chose a room for the little girl that was close to the hot water room.

"Here, the room key. Keep it well. If you lose it, one yuan will be deducted from the deposit."

"Okay, thank you, Sister~"

Shen Man took the bronze-colored key obediently and then asked embarrassedly:

"Sister, my suitcase is very heavy. Can I let my brother's friend help me carry it to the room?"

The registration aunt looked at the tall man behind the little girl, then looked at the suitcase the little girl mentioned, nodded, and agreed, adding only one point:

"Within five minutes, this male colleague must go downstairs and leave."

"Okay, Sister~"

Shen Man put away her documents and thanked her repeatedly.

Then she signaled for Brother Jiang Ye to hurry up and help carry the suitcase; time waited for no one.

Jiang Ye was expressionless, looking very indifferent and awe-inspiring.

"Tap, tap, tap~"

The wooden stairs on the second floor of the guesthouse made a sound, and soon disappeared above the stairwell.

The registration aunt closed the registration book, thinking that the little girl just now looked better than the star of the cultural troupe.

No wonder that taciturn Regiment Commander Jiang was willing to carry the suitcase for the little girl...

Thinking of the notice recently issued by the Political Commissar, there would be more excitement to watch on the Sea Island in the coming days.

Room 208 on the second floor.

Shen Man pushed open the door, revealing the interior of the one-bedroom apartment.

Though small, it was fully equipped.

A 1.2-meter bed, bright sliding windows, a two-square-meter washroom, a spotless tabletop, and wooden floors.

Jiang Ye pushed the suitcase into the room, checked and looked around, and after confirming that everything in the house was intact, he instructed:

"Just make do for a while. When your brother's injury is better and he returns, we'll discuss how to settle you."

"Okay, I'm not in a hurry."

Shen Man was quite satisfied with the furnishings of the guesthouse; it was enough for her to live alone.

Besides, her brother was injured, and as his biological sister, she naturally couldn't add to his troubles.

"I am."

After checking the facilities, Jiang Ye took the initiative to step outside the door, his tall figure standing as straight as a pine, his whole body exuding a restrained aura.

Shen Man didn't dare look into his eyes, hurriedly took off the military coat she was wearing, handed it to him, and said:

"Returning it to you."

Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow, didn't take back the coat, but softened his tone. "Keep it.

I'll go back to the military to handle some things first, and I'll come to pick you up for dinner in the evening. Get some good rest.

Also, I hope you seriously consider that I would be a good candidate for marriage."

After saying this, he took the initiative to gently close the door. "Remember to bolt the door. Don't open it for anyone else besides me."

"Okay."

The little girl's bewildered voice sounded from behind the door panel, falling into Jiang Ye's ears as if it were a response.

She would consider it.

Jiang Ye's eyebrows and eyes were gradually covered with a layer of halo in the dim corridor. Although his expression couldn't be seen clearly, he inexplicably felt that he was in a good mood at this moment.

"Tap, tap, tap~"

The sound of military boots on the wooden floor gradually walked away, and the blush on Shen Man's face gradually subsided, returning to normal.

It was 3:00 PM now, and there were still two or three hours until dinner time, enough for her to rest for a while.

Jiang Ye—this man, she had originally thought he was a high-mountain flower on a cold route.

She didn't expect him to be a man who played it straight and was direct.

"Meow~"

*Master, are you shy? *

"Not at all, I'm just hot."

"Meow, meow~"

*Hot? It seems the climate on the Sea Island is more comfortable than the Capital and the cities passed along the way. *

"Hmm, I want to sleep for a while to refresh myself. If there's danger during this time, wake me up."

Shen Man saw that she had fooled him, and her conscience was very clear. She lifted the quilt that emitted a faint scent of soap, took off her shoes, socks, and coat, crawled into the quilt, and soon fell asleep.

Tangyuan wasn't hungry now. It found a place on the bed, curled up, and soon a purring sound came from its stomach.

The registration aunt sitting at the front desk counted the time. Five minutes was just right, and someone came down the stairs.

"Sister Wang, please take care of the little girl in Room 208. I will come to pick her up for dinner at the canteen for the next few days. Also, regarding the room fee, I will come over to renew it every three days."

"Okay, since Regiment Commander Jiang has spoken, I will definitely take care of her~"

"Many thanks."

"Take care, Regiment Commander Jiang~"

The registration aunt's smile deepened. It seemed that heroes had a hard time passing the beauty pass, and there was finally a turning point in Regiment Commander Jiang's marriage problem.

After leaving the guesthouse, Jiang Ye drove the car and returned to the military region smoothly.

First, he went to the Communications Department and sent a telegram to the hospital where Lu Xiu Bai was, saying the person had been picked up, so don't worry.

Then he went to handle the backlog of affairs in the Third Regiment. Having been promoted to Regiment Commander not long ago, many things that looked tricky to outsiders were handled by him not only with ease but also with lightning speed, making people admire him.

In his office, Division Commander Duan heard the communications clerk report that Regiment Commander Jiang had returned.

"He's finally back. Notify him immediately and tell him to come to my office."

"Received."

The Political Commissar and the head of the cultural troupe sitting on the sofa were obviously discussing things.

"Congratulations, Division Commander Duan, for your discerning eye. In this exercise command, you've taken the top spot again and promoted the youngest Regiment Commander for our army..."

"Hey, it has nothing to do with me; it's all because this kid is competitive himself. Besides, there are a few other good seedlings. I believe that with more cultivation, they can all become pillars of the country!"

"Division Commander Duan is right, but one should establish a family before establishing a career. Many military officers are still single. I heard that Division Commander Duan asked the Propaganda Section and Political Commissar Ji to prepare for a blind date mixer?"

"I wonder if the unmarried girls in our cultural troupe can sign up enthusiastically?"

"Head Li is joking. Men are unmarried, women are unmarried, and unmarried men and women who meet the conditions can all sign up enthusiastically for the event~"

The three people in the office were laughing and talking, looking harmonious, and the atmosphere was great.

"Knock, knock, knock~"

A moment later, a knocking sound came from outside the office, and Division Commander Duan said loudly:

"Come in."

At the same time, Head Li and Political Commissar Ji consciously stood up and rose to take their leave.

Jiang Ye passed by, nodded slightly, neither humble nor arrogant, and didn't try to climb into their good graces.

After closing the office door, Jiang Ye frowned. The smoke in the office was really heavy, and it was hard for that Head Li to sit inside without changing her expression...

"Little Jiang, come over and sit."

Seeing Jiang Ye, whom he had personally cultivated and promoted, Division Commander Duan's face was full of smug smiles.

"Wait a moment, I'll open a window to disperse the smoke in the room."

Jiang Ye wasn't in a hurry. He stepped over the obstacles with his long legs, and saying he would open the window meant pushing it open.

The wind outside blew in, the smoke inside dispersed, and only then could one sit in the room.

"Tell me, what's the matter?" ===== CHAPTER 25 =====