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Seeing Shen Dahai's anger, Xin Yi became even more certain that this matter had passed. If a general could get so worked up over such a trivial issue, he completely lacked the composure expected of someone in his position. If he truly wanted to investigate this matter, Xin Yi feared he wouldn't be standing here talking to him.
Xin Yi calmly smiled and said, "Commander Shen, why bother getting so upset over a few fishermen? I believe you should trust Shen Liwei's investigative abilities; after all, he was raised under your guidance."
To Shen Dahai, Xin Yi's words seemed somewhat inappropriate. Wasn't this clearly implying that Shen Dahai's upbringing was flawed? Shen Dahai had always felt guilty for not being a good father to his children. Due to work commitments, he had little communication with them, and now his two children only regarded him with awe. This was Shen Dahai's pain point, and who would have thought that Xin Yi would inadvertently touch on it? This time, Shen Dahai was genuinely angry; after all, it was not the place of a junior to lecture him.
In fact, Shen Dahai misunderstood Xin Yi's intention. What Xin Yi meant was that he should believe in Shen Liwei's capabilities, as he was trained by him. However, due to his own guilt, Shen Dahai sensitively misinterpreted the statement in a way that Xin Yi did not anticipate.
Shen Dahai's expression changed as he coldly said, "Fine, I won't pursue this matter any further. Consider it a reward for saving my daughter. From now on, we owe each other nothing. You may leave!"
Upon hearing this, Xin Yi was taken aback. How could such a casual remark provoke genuine anger from this high-ranking commander? However, given Xin Yi's personality, he didn't want to explain himself further. Since the other party had already issued an eviction order, staying here would only be self-defeating. With that thought in mind, Xin Yi did not hesitate and said lightly, "Commander Shen, goodbye," before turning gracefully and walking towards the door.
"Wait! Take your things with you!" Shen Dahai said coldly as he picked up a box from his desk.
"That's unnecessary. After all, I'm friends with Shen Shanshan and Shen Liwei; it's only right to give you a small gift," Xin Yi replied without looking back as he opened the door and stepped out of the study. Just as he closed the door behind him, he heard the sound of the box crashing to the floor. Xin Yi shook his head with a wry smile; Shen Dahai really lacked grace to explode over such an unintentional remark and even break the gift he had brought. He couldn't help but wonder how someone with such a temperament could manage to be the commander of a military district.
As Xin Yi walked down the stairs, he saw Shen Shanshan approaching with an expectant look in her eyes and felt somewhat guilty towards her. She had warned him earlier about her father's temper and advised him not to provoke him, yet here he was having upset him anyway. Although he wasn't clear on why Shen Dahai was so angry, the reason for his anger ultimately lay with himself. Shen Shanshan must have hoped for a peaceful relationship between him and her father; now she would undoubtedly be disappointed.
"You're down so quickly? Where's my dad?" Shen Shanshan came up to him. Naturally, she felt too embarrassed to directly ask if Xin Yi had gotten along well with her father and instead used this probing question. The living room was empty except for them; Mother Shen and Shen Liwei were nowhere to be found. Looking at Shen Shanshan, Xin Yi apologetically said, "I'm sorry, Shanshan. I made your dad angry. I think I should go."
"How could this happen?!" Shen Shanshan exclaimed excitedly. "Did my dad deliberately make things difficult for you? Just wait; I'll go talk to him!" She was genuinely anxious; she and Xin Yi had faced many obstacles together. During college, she secretly had feelings for him but never dared to confess due to her personality. After graduation, they lost contact for several years until they unexpectedly met at Lusang Nation Airport. However, their joy of reunion was short-lived because of her mother's disapproval; she was forced to cut ties with Xin Yi again. Just when she thought she would live alone forever after being pushed off a building by the beast-like Josen, Xin Yi miraculously appeared by her side again. From that moment on, she felt she could not let go of him no matter what. During her time in the hospital, Xin Yi not only cared for her but also gained acceptance from Mother Shen and Shen Liwei. Everything seemed destined to fall into place; she should soon have the love from Xin Yi that she had longed for. But now her father's bad temper threatened to turn her happiness into ashes in an instant. Although Shen Shanshan was usually obedient, she absolutely could not allow anyone to ruin her happiness at this moment. She looked at Xin Yi with determination and resolutely said, "Xin Yi, wait for me! If my dad is really making things difficult for you on purpose, then I... I will sever ties with him!"
Hearing this made Xin Yi's heart tremble slightly. It would take immense courage for someone like Shen Shanshan—who was usually so obedient—to make such an outrageous decision. However, Xin Yi wasn't selfish enough to let her make a choice that would harm both herself and Shen Dahai because of him. He grabbed her hand as she turned to head upstairs and said firmly, "Shanshan, don't be foolish; after all, he's your father. Besides, he didn't deliberately make things difficult for me; I provoked his anger myself."
"What should I do? Xin Yi, what should I do? I can't let you leave me again. I'm really so sad without you... How about we go apologize to Dad?" Shen Shanshan said, tears streaming down her face. For someone with her personality to even consider severing ties with Xin Yi and her father was unprecedented; she truly couldn't bring herself to abandon her father.
"Don't be silly," Xin Yi gently comforted Shen Shanshan. "No matter what happens between me and your father, it won't affect our relationship. Don't worry, I'll head back today. If you need anything, just call me, okay?"
"Are you really leaving?" Shen Shanshan said, tears in her eyes, reluctant to part ways. "Let's eat before you go." Although Shen Shanshan said this, she knew deep down that Xin Yi had already had an unpleasant encounter with her father, and staying for dinner would only add to the discomfort. Her insistence was purely out of reluctance.
"No, I think I should head back now. We'll get in touch another day," Xin Yi said as she released Shen Shanshan's small hand and turned to walk towards the door.
"Xin Yi, wait! Let me walk you out," Shen Shanshan hurriedly caught up with Xin Yi and naturally linked her arm with hers. What did it matter about being reserved? Grabbing onto the happiness in front of her was what mattered most. Shen Shanshan had secretly decided: no matter how much her father opposed it, she would stick with Xin Yi!
Just as Shen Shanshan linked her arm with Xin Yi's, a somewhat altered voice from upstairs suddenly called out, "Wait!" Startled, Shen Shanshan shivered but did not let go of Xin Yi's arm.
Hearing Shen Dahai's voice, Xin Yi turned back only to see Shen Dahai rushing down the stairs, holding an old military belt in his hand and looking agitated. Xin Yi thought to herself, what is Shen Dahai up to now? Is he really going to kick me out and then hit me with that belt? That would be ridiculous! If it came to that, how would she handle it?
While Xin Yi was still conflicted about whether or not to retaliate, Shen Dahai had already reached her side and raised the belt urgently asking, "Where's Brigadier? Where's Xin Brigadier?"
Brigadier? Xin Brigadier? What on earth is this about? This left Xin Yi completely confused. It seemed that Shen Dahai also realized his question was a bit off, so he took a few breaths to calm himself and asked, "Where did you get this belt?" Seeing the puzzled expression on Xin Yi's face, he continued, "I mean the gift you gave me—the belt in that box earlier—who gave it to you?"
"Oh," Xin Yi finally understood; so this was the belt Brother Three had sent over. However, it seemed this belt was quite important to Shen Dahai. Was there some story behind it? So Xin Yi slowly replied, "My grandfather asked me to bring it for you."
"Your grandfather?" Shen Dahai looked at Xin Yi suspiciously from head to toe and muttered to himself, "Xin Yi... Xin..." Suddenly his eyes lit up as he exclaimed, "Xin Shengtian is your grandfather?"
"Yes, that's my grandfather! Didn't I just say that? He asked me to bring that box—the belt—to you."
"Ah... Hahaha... It's fate," Shen Dahai suddenly burst into laughter. "So you are Brigadier's grandson! What a coincidence! I'm sorry, Xin Yi, I shouldn't have lost my temper with you earlier. By the way, how is Brigadier? Where is he now?"
"My grandfather is in Longchuan. It seems he has been there since I can remember. Do you know him?" Xin Yi asked.
"Know him?" Shen Dahai was momentarily taken aback, then laughed heartily again. "Hahaha... It's more than just knowing him; Brigadier is my savior! My life was saved by Brigadier! This belt here is the one he used to stop my bleeding when he got injured shielding me from shrapnel. If it weren't for Brigadier taking that hit for me, I would have lost my life on that battlefield. Where would I be today? Afterward, Brigadier was reassigned, and I haven't heard from him in all these years. I never expected he would be so close to me, right here on the same land in Longchuan. It's like being worlds apart yet so near!" Shen Dahai said with emotion.
"Oh, I really didn't know that this was the belt my grandfather sent," Xin Yi said, surprised. It seemed that if it weren't for her grandfather sending this belt today, she would have definitely parted ways unhappily with Shen Dahai. Could her grandfather really foresee the future?
"Hahaha! Enough talk, let's go, Xin Yi! Take me to see your grandfather! I want to see my old superior right away!" Shen Dahai said, patting Xin Yi on the shoulder, his eagerness evident in his tone.
"Dad! Why are you like this? Xin Yi hasn't even eaten since she got here, why are you rushing her to leave?" The happiest about the situation was Shen Shanshan; a crisis between family and lover had been resolved just like that. In a good mood, she began to scold Shen Dahai.
Shen Dahai was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Shen Shanshan and Xin Yi and laughed again. "Hahaha... You're right; Dad is too anxious. Xin Yi, let's finish lunch before we go see Brigadier." After a pause, he added, "Come on, you two come with Dad to the study; let's have a good chat together!"
Hearing this, Shen Shanshan's face turned red again, but this time it was a genuine blush...
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