Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 1392: Chapter 825: Dust Settles (Part 3)

Qin Jianqi ignored her surprise, lowered his voice and asked, ”Qi Yan, I have a question for you now. You must answer me truthfully, no evasion, and no lying!”

”Okay.” Qi Yan nodded, her eyes full of doubt as she glanced at Luo Ye, who smiled at her without speaking.

”Do you like Commander Xue?”

”Huh?”

”Answer me honestly.”

Qi Yan bit her lip and answered with reluctance, ”A little bit.”

”Then tell me, do I like Commander Xue?”

Qi Yan’s eyes flickered: ”Commander Qin, why ask this question?”

”As I said, no evasion. Just answer truthfully, no lying.”

”Alright.” Qi Yan’s voice was barely audible, ”Of course, you like Commander Xue.”

Although she had anticipated this outcome, when the opposite party actually said it, Qin Jianqi’s eyes widened in surprise, ”You... noticed?”

”Yes.” Qi Yan’s head lowered even further, not forgetting that yesterday Commander Qin was busy playing matchmaker for her.

”Do other comrades-in-arms also see it?” Qin Jianqi pressed, unwilling to give up.

”I’m not very clear about that, but indeed some comrades have mentioned it.” Qi Yan’s answer was equivocal, but anyone with sense would know she was trying to save Qin Jianqi’s face.

Qin Jianqi sighed despondently, ”Alright, I understand. Turns out, I’m the only one performing like a clown there.”

”No, no...” Qi Yan waved her hands repeatedly, ”It’s not like that. Which female soldier in the company doesn’t like Commander Xue? But how many dare to admit it openly? Everyone’s like this, so who would laugh at you?”

”Alright, stop comforting me.” Qin Jianqi looked at Luo Ye with a bitter face, ”Major Luo, I lost. I will remember my promise. No matter when you bring it up, I will do my utmost to complete the task you assign me.”

”Good!” Luo Ye was very satisfied with Qin Jianqi, who didn’t emphasize within the scope of ability or principle.

She already knew she would win, so when betting with the other party, she deliberately emphasized these two points, thinking to see if Qin Jianqi would imitate her then.

Honestly, if Qin Jianqi really added those two notes, her evaluation of her would immediately drop. Now, she basically approves of the other party. She still likes straightforward and capable women.

Qin Jianqi extended her hand to Qi Yan, ”Qi Yan, congrats, truly!”

”Thank you, Commander Qin.” Qi Yan held onto her hand, hesitated, and looked at Luo Ye, ”Actually, Major Luo, Commander Qin’s ability is higher than mine, she just didn’t perform well. Can’t you give her another chance?”

Before Luo Ye could respond, Qin Jianqi quickly intercepted: ”I made a mistake, I must take responsibility. Qi Yan, wait for me. I’ll definitely come to find you.”

Qi Yan wasn’t naive. Hearing Qin Jianqi’s tone, she knew Luo Ye had already talked to her about this issue, so she didn’t bring it up again and changed the subject.

That night, the two attended Ninth Company’s gala, where the female soldiers performed their specialties. Luo Ye and Zhu Hongyu also expressed their sincerity.

During the event, Commander Ma and Political Commissar Li also joined in the fun, making the female soldiers blush with excitement, thus drawing them closer to Luo Ye and Zhu Hongyu.

Because this honor was brought to everyone by Luo Ye and Zhu Hongyu.

Early the next morning, Xue Fengqi saw Luo Ye and Zhu Hongyu off from Station 78241. As the car reached the gate, the female soldiers lined up on both sides of the road, saluting the vehicle in unison.

The car stopped, and Luo Ye and Zhu Hongyu got out, returning the salute to the female soldiers as they walked, their eyes gradually moistening.

As the car drove far away, their emotions finally calmed down. Xue Fengqi glanced at them in the rearview mirror and laughed, ”I’ve noticed, women are just women, always crying.”

”Get lost!” Zhu Hongyu shouted, about to push him hard, but then thought he was driving, so she withdrew her hand, ”It means we’re emotional, don’t you know?”

”Does not crying mean you’re not emotional? What kind of logic is that?” Xue Fengqi laughed and shook his head, ”I really can’t imagine, what’s the difference when a black-faced, strong-bodied male soldier has tears in his eyes.”

”Do male soldiers not cry?” Zhu Hongyu scoffed, ”You think everyone is as cold-blooded as you?”

”That’s called...” He abruptly stopped, forcibly changing his tone, ”Okay, okay, my mistake. From now on, I’ll try my best to cry. The first thing I do when I see you each time is to cry and hold you, saying I missed you.”