In terms of physical strength, training content, and marksmanship, Zhai Sheng’s skills were definitely top-notch. He was very powerful.
As for the last exchange, it was tough on him and he spent more time. Nevertheless, everyone who witnessed that took their hat off to Zhai Sheng, this new officer.
It was not because of other reasons. That few skilled individuals challenged Zhai Sheng consecutively, one after another.
In other words, besides having one-to-one exchanges, they were also rounding up Zhai Sheng at the same time.
As such, the selected skilled individuals only needed to participate in one fight each whereas Zhai Sheng had to fight all of them one by one, one after another. After every round of exchange, his physical strength would diminish a little.
In the end, Zhai Sheng was the victor. Even if he had lost, no one would say that he was a coward. They would only be convinced of Zhai Sheng’s guts.
Of course, when Zhai Sheng eventually won, everyone did not seem as defiant and unconvinced as before when they looked at this ‘airborne army personnel’.
It was uncertain if Zhai Sheng was considered lucky. After he had a run-in with his troops, the top management delegated a mission. Due to various reasons, this mission landed on Zhai Sheng’s plate.
Zhai Sheng was well aware that the waters were deep in the capital and things would not be as peaceful as when he was in Ping Cheng.
To him, this mission was very dangerous. Someone had plotted against him. They clearly knew that he had just arrived in the capital and was not very familiar with his troops, yet they deliberately forced this mission on him, hoping to see him make a fool of himself.
Zhai Sheng was enduring the anger in his heart. Although he knew that he had been schemed against, he had to take on this mission. He had to remain nonchalant, accept it gracefully, devise a strategy, and pick the capable ones in his team to execute it.
In the end, Zhai Sheng used his capability to prove to those people who harbored ill intentions that the men in the Zhai family were still the same as more than a decade ago. It was not good to provoke them!
What made Zhai Sheng most happy was that this mission had been a blessing in disguise. After successfully completing it, he had used the shortest time to gain achievement in the new work environment.
Most importantly, at the very least, those few army veterans whom he picked and brought with him in the mission had completely conceded defeat to Zhai Sheng, this new officer.
These few ‘veteran’ soldiers had a good performance in the army. They were recognized by everyone as promising individuals.
Precisely, these people were quite influential in the army due to this.
When the junior heads affirmed Zhai Sheng, would the soldiers under their wing be at odds with Zhai Sheng?
To these people, Zhai Sheng’s past contribution was void. However, every comrade whom they looked up to said that the new officer was very capable. Under his leadership, the army would progress and become the most outstanding team. Naturally, not many people objected to Zhai Sheng anymore.
After completing his mission successfully, Zhai Sheng rushed back to the house of the Zhai family. He even specially wore his favorite well-ironed green army attire and waited for Qiao Nan to come downstairs.
She was just studying and had already encountered various kinds of problems. Upon hearing Zhai Sheng’s words, Qiao Nan understood a little. “It’s really been settled? Next time, no one will dare to create hindrances for you anymore? Also, do you know who exactly in the army is at odds with you?”
Although many people had complaints and dissatisfaction, some matters and problems would not erupt so quickly in the absence of someone taking the lead to stir up troubles.
Someone was not happy about Brother Zhai’s ‘promotion’. Hence, someone had to step out first to take the wind out of his sail.
In this aspect, Qiao Nan knew a little but she did not know how to manage it.
Zhai Sheng carried Qiao Nan into his arms swiftly. He buried his head in Qiao Nan’s neck and took a deep breath.
After his lungs were filled with that natural and faint body fragrance of Qiao Nan, there was a tinge of dreaminess in Zhai Sheng’s deep and hoarse voice. “No need to worry about me. I can settle this small issue on my own. Besides, Nan Nan, have you forgotten what day is today?”
“What day?” Qiao Nan expressed that she had really forgotten.
Facing the fair, tender, nice-smelling and snowy skin, Zhai Sheng’s mouth seemed to be acting on his own accord as it started chewing on Qiao Nan’s neck. “It’s your birthday today. From this year onward, today is not only your birthday but also our wedding anniversary date.”
Today, he was going to bring Nan Nan to collect the wedding certificate. He would officially add Nan Nan’s name into the household register of the Zhai family. She would become part of his family!
“M-my birthday?” Qiao Nan was in a slight daze. Qiao Nan had never celebrated any birthday in two lifetimes.
Last year, the elders had wanted to celebrate Qiao Nan’s twentieth birthday but she declined it. She had no choice. During this time last year, Qiao Nan was enthusiastically preparing for the college entrance examination. She really could not find time to organize a birthday celebration.
After some time, Qiao Nan, who had been used to not celebrating her birthday, had completely forgotten that she was born on this date.
“Brother Zhai, are you really going to collect the certificate with me?” Tears welled up in Qiao Nan’s eyes. After collecting the certificate, she would truly and officially become Brother Zhai’s wife. This would be recognized in the eyes of the law.
Her marriage with Brother Zhai was considered a military marriage. It would be protected by the law in the future.
If Qiao Zijin snatched her love and became a third party like she did in the previous life, she would have to be imprisoned!
Qiao Nan did not have any more feelings for Chen Jun. However, in her previous life, her only happiness of almost getting married had been destroyed completely via such a shameless means of Qiao Zijin. She even suffered badly from Ding Jiayi’s humiliation and scolding.
Upon hearing that she was going to collect the marriage certificate, Qiao Nan had some phobia. At the same time, she also yearned to do so.
As a very traditional Chinese woman, Qiao Nan viewed that red booklet that cost just a few yuan to prepare with utmost importance.
“Of course.” Zhai Sheng gave Qiao Nan a loud kiss on the face. “I have already brought along my identity card and household register of family members. Bring yours along. Let’s go to the Civil Affairs Bureau now!”
Zhai Sheng had also been waiting for this day for a long time.
As he was going to collect the certificate with Qiao Nan soon, Zhai Sheng was in a very good mood.
This was the moment that he had been waiting for and the reason that he had worked so hard to complete his mission and return home early.
There were tears in Qiao Nan’s eyes as she smiled. Her tiny face rubbed in Zhai Sheng’s arms. “I’ll get it now.”
After taking her identity card and household register, Qiao Nan quickly made a call to the department where she was having her social practice and requested for half a day off from her supervisor.
Qiao Nan’s performance was excellent during the past six months. Due to her fluent English, she had received many praises when she entertained overseas tourists. She had also quietly raised the fame of the department.
As such, the people from the office of the Palace Museum liked Qiao Nan, this junior, very much.
Being able to receive the school-based first-prize scholarship was also largely due to the affirmation given to her by these people.
