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"I was wrong in handling this matter. I am willing to accept any punishment from my superiors. I just hope that Chief won't kick me out on account of my years of hard training. Please grant me your wish, Chief."

Originally, after his relationship with Zheng Qiqi was confirmed, Fang Zhijun had already called him Grandpa Zheng, but now that the marriage was over, he called him Chief again.

The old man looked at Fang Zhijun, who was standing straight in front of him. He also felt upset, not only because of his grandson's daughter's rough road of love, but also because of this hardworking young man from the countryside.

He did not appreciate Fang Zhijun's ability to handle matters, but he could not deny that this kid was someone who could endure hardships, but...

Old Man Zheng raised his head and looked at his grandson's calm expression. In the end, he hardened his heart and said, "I won't interfere in this matter. We'll follow the rules."

Although he and Mei Hong didn't have a marriage certificate, as Qi Qi had just said, many people in the countryside recognized the legality of a marriage, not as a certificate, but as a grand wedding held in their hometown.

He and Mei Hong had held a wedding at their hometown, and after Mei Hong eloped with someone, the Fang family did not officially go to the Mei family to break the engagement. Based on this situation, he and Mei Hong were still an official couple.

Thinking about this, Fang Zhijun's gaze towards Mei Hong became even more resentful. How many times did this woman have to destroy him before she was willing to accept it? Back then, he had liked her so much, but she had made him wear a green hat because of a few sweet words from others, making him unable to raise his head up in front of his family and elders.

Now, it wasn't easy for him to walk out of the shadow of affection and successfully develop a relationship with Zheng Qi, but at such an important moment in the engagement banquet, this woman had single-handedly ruined his hard-earned happiness and future.

Mei Hong felt uncomfortable under Fang Zhijun's resentful gaze. She involuntarily shrunk her shoulders and wanted to say a few more words, but before she could do so, she was swept with a glance from Fang Zhijun, scaring her to the point where she didn't dare to open her mouth again.

She had originally thought that in this life, she would be able to be calm and collected no matter what the circumstances were. Previously, she had thrown off that trash of a man, returned to her hometown in time to obtain the understanding of the Fang family's two elders, and with her own foresight of what would happen in the future, she had managed to earn a lot of money. But today, in this banquet hall, she felt as if her future had become uncertain.

But soon, Mei Hong adjusted her state of mind. She was panicking because she had never experienced such a scene in her previous life. It was her first time facing the pressure of so many people in power, so it was hard to avoid showing her fear.

Ever since they returned from the banquet, the atmosphere of the Zheng Family had always been low. Old Master Zheng sat on the sofa in the living room without saying a word while Zheng's mother sat beside his father.

Father Zheng looked at his precious daughter, who was sitting on the sofa opposite him, and let out a long sigh.

"Dad, you're tired too. Rest early. Tomorrow morning, there will be a lot of things that you will need your help with."

Old Man Zheng knocked the cane in his hand heavily on the ground, then shook his head slowly. The expression on his face was one of unspeakable heaviness and heartache.

"Qi Qi, you should also go to bed early. You've tormented yourself so much today. Before you go to sleep tonight, I want to ask you about your heart. What is your real choice in heart?" As long as it's what you really want, Grandpa will follow you. "

Old Man Zheng's upbringing had always been strict. Even when it came to indulging his only granddaughter, he had never said anything so lacking in principles. It was evident that what had happened today had greatly moved the old tutor's heart.

"Grandpa, dad, and mom, don't worry about me. What happened today was the result of me thinking too much into it. Before I fell in love with Fang Zhijun, I should have fully understood his past, and because I made such a hasty decision due to a moment of passion and without knowing anything about his past, the Zheng Family fell into such an awkward situation."

"Grandfather, what I said in the banquet hall just now was my attitude. Whether it's for myself or for the Zheng Family, I won't go back on my word even if it's for the reputation of our military region. "I've thought about it, your evaluation of Fang Zhijun is accurate, his character is indeed difficult to handle, and I am not thinking about revenge, but thinking that he is really unsuitable for the army. If we can use this matter to get him to leave the army, it might be a good thing."

Old Man Zheng looked doubtfully at Qi Hua, his brows slightly knitted. What was going on with this child today? Yesterday, he had solemnly vowed to protect Fang Zhijun's future, and his face was brimming with the absolute trust of Fang Zhijun. However, it had only been a single day, why did it seem like Fang Zhijun had become disheartened? Was it really because of Fang Zhijun's concealment and Mei Hong's sudden appearance?

Of course, the old man wouldn't deny such a thing. If it happened to any woman, it would be extremely exciting, but he was confident in his granddaughter. She wasn't someone who would completely deny someone just because of a single matter.

Facing the old man's questioning eyes, Qi Qi Qi couldn't help but feel her heart skip a beat. She had acted too anxiously, and her heartache for Zheng Qi had caused her to lose her ability to analyze and judge calmly. She only wanted to fulfill Zheng Qiqi's wish to have Fang Zhijun leave the army as soon as possible, but she had ignored the doubt in the face of her sudden change in attitude.

As such, Qi Qi Qi lowered her eyes, and a tired and helpless smile appeared on her face.

This slight change in expression, in the eyes of the elders of the Zheng Family, filled their hearts with pain.

This child had spoken with such a strong and firm tone. In the end, it was all because of this that his heart had been hurt.

"Alright, as long as it's something Seventh Seven wants, grandpa will promise you. If you don't want to see Fang Zhijun again, grandpa will let him go far away."

Under the gaze of Old Man Zheng and his parents, he walked step by step upstairs to his own room. With his slumped shoulders, lowered head, and slightly bent back, it wouldn't be too much to say that it hurt a bit to say that he was bleeding under Old Man Zheng's gaze.

Sigh ~ As grandfathers and parents, we owe this child too much. When this child was young, we were too busy working, so we didn't grow up with her. When this child grew up, when it was time for us to fall in love and get married, we weren't able to properly guard her.

"Dad, don't think too much. 77 is a child of our Zheng Family, I believe she'll definitely be able to get through this. Fang Zhijun, we didn't look too good from the start, but if we go in another direction and cancel the engagement, it might be a good thing for the future."

Old Man Zheng heaved a heavy sigh, then shook his head and walked back into the room step by step. He said in a low voice, "Let's hope so. Ai ~"

The next morning, before everyone else had woken up and put on their training clothes, Qi Qi left the Zheng family's residence. Following Zheng Qiqi's memory, she ran to the Zheng family's sports field, where there was a standard 400-meter track.

After a night of thinking, she decided not to spend too much energy on Fang Zhijun's case. Her behavior yesterday was nothing like a woman who had been hurt by love. It was too suspicious.

Zheng Qi's wish for Fang Zhijun to leave the army was to avoid the accident that would happen a few years later. He hoped that those innocent people would be able to save their lives.

In order to avoid arousing suspicion from the surrounding people, Qi Qi Qi decided to leave Fang Zhi Jun's matters to the old man, while she herself focused all of her energy on improving her combat ability.

The tragedy of Zheng Qi was that none of those present were bomb disposal experts, which was why they were so passive when facing the bomb wrapped around the drug dealer's waist. If she could grasp the relevant knowledge in time, perhaps she could even save herself in that situation.

While jogging along the track, Qi Qi was organizing the thoughts she had in her head for the night before. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around to disturb her, she wanted to make clear as soon as possible what she needed to do in the future as well as the priorities for what she needed to do.

"What is it? "Miss Zheng, are you still in the mood to jog here today?"

A sudden voice sounded out, and Qi Qi looked towards the source of the voice. She only saw a man with a buzz cut running to the front left side of her head, leaving her with the back of her head and a face that she couldn't clearly see.

Although his facial features could not be seen clearly, the side of his face still gave off a firm and unyielding feeling.

Qi Qi quickened her steps, wanting to run in front of this person to clearly see his face so that she could judge this person's identity. This way, she could easily answer.

But this person seemed to know her thoughts. Qiqi ran a bit faster, he also ran a bit faster, and Qiqi ran a bit slower. He also ran a bit slower, maintaining a distance of two steps.

After chasing each other like this for half an hour, Qi Seventh's clothes were already soaked in sweat, but it was all in vain. Seven Seventh's anger also ran out. She abruptly stopped, supporting herself with both hands as she panted heavily.

She needed someone to support her when she walked in the garden. It had only been a day since she had entered the mission. Although Zheng Qiqi's physical fitness was very good, she was still not used to having such a high amount of exercise.