"That’s great, I support you," Wen Ran patted Xiao Chenyue’s hand, "You can’t just stop eating fish just because you choked on a bone once, right!"

Otherwise, that would be giving up eating due to fear of choking.

Life is always about facing different choices, and each choice leads to different consequences.

"Sometimes, just thinking about it gives me a headache."

"What’s the headache about?"

Seeing Wen Ran’s curiosity, Xiao Chenyue glanced at Xiao Chengguang and said in a low voice, "Who else? Xiao Chengguang!

That brat has a terrible temper. He got injured on a mission recently and just as he’s starting to recover, he’s up to some antics again."

Wen Ran was stunned at this and turned to take a careful look at Xiao Chengguang, only to realize his expression was not good.

Exhaustion was evident and couldn’t be hidden.

If Xiao Chenye weren’t so overjoyed about his upcoming wedding, lost in his own excitement, he surely would have noticed Xiao Chengguang’s unusual state sooner.

"Hey!"

Seeing Wen Ran standing up, Xiao Chenyue grabbed her arm, "Where are you going?"

"He can hardly stand, what’s he still showboating for? He should rest!"

"Don’t worry, to avoid being discovered, he even used my lipstick to cover his lips."

Indeed.

This time, Xiao Chengguang was fully prepared.

He was determined not to let himself be found out.

Wen Ran shrugged helplessly, "But what’s the point of all this?"

"He doesn’t want Mom and Dad to worry," sighed Xiao Chenyue, "Actually, that’s not the worst part."

Wen Ran: "???

No way, is there more he’s dealing with?"

Seeing Wen Ran, Xiao Chenyue seemed to have found an outlet to vent, as if a torrent had been released, flowing endlessly.

"I used to think it doesn’t matter whether Xiao Chengguang wants to get married, it’s none of my business.

But as I spent more time with him, I realized I was too naive."

It’s absolutely her business, it’s very much her business.

The girls who fancy Xiao Chengguang, I don’t know how they found out that I, Xiao Chenyue, am Xiao Chengguang’s sister.

One smart cookie after another realized Xiao Chengguang has a heart as hard as iron, knowing that path wouldn’t work.

They all start adopting roundabout tactics.

One comes today claiming to be lost, another tomorrow needing a place to rest, the day after someone needing company to go out and ends up being unable to find home.

At first, Xiao Chenyue was enthusiastic about helping.

But gradually realizing these girls were not seeking drinks but rather pursuing ulterior motives, she immediately felt speechless.

If you truly need help, I’m willing to assist, but you’re obviously just playing games.

I can’t toss aside all my chores every day to play these games, can I?

"I can’t even work peacefully at home anymore, this one needs help, that one needs help, and after all the hustle and bustle, it’s all disturbances.

Didn’t Mom and Dad think about properly managing him before?"

Wen Ran laughed heartily, "Is it possible they tried managing, but he slipped through?"

Because if he could be managed, he would have already been married, no question.

Xiao Chenyue: "..."

She said, self-defeated, "I can’t manage everything, if Mom doesn’t solve this problem, I definitely won’t go back with him."

Wen Ran looked at Xiao Chenyue with sympathy, "This, Auntie might really be out of options."

If there was a solution, it wouldn’t have dragged on until now.

Xiao Chengguang became the family’s big problem, and Mrs. Xiao was anxious, frustrated, fruitlessly toiling over it.

Xiao Chenyue seemed to have lost her spirit, murmuring, "Tell me, Xiao Chengguang has done quite a few good deeds in his lifetime.

How come he can’t find a wife?"

"I don’t know, maybe he’s just too much of a straightforward guy."

Xiao Chenyue was curious, "Why do you say that?"

Wen Ran recalled what Xiao Chenye had told her earlier, bursting into laughter, "There was a girl from a leader’s family, named Li Ruoying.

Not sure if she has poor eyesight, but she fell for the wooden blockhead, Xiao Chengguang."

If Xiao Chengguang could notice and respond, then he wouldn’t be a blockhead.

This girl spent half a year observing Xiao Chengguang’s daily preferences and summarizing the reasons for his rejections.

Finally, she came to a conclusion.

He, Xiao Chengguang, didn’t like weak women, preferred ones who were strong and had their own opinions.

Therefore, Li Ruoying had an epiphany, summarized the failures of those before her, and put together a booklet.

Then, she made targeted displays in various ways.

To showcase her physique.

Though she appeared fragile, she was strong and robust nonetheless, even capable of making her own decisions.

Her self-presentation wasn’t entirely futile.

Unlike those who appeared and disappeared quickly in Xiao Chengguang’s life.

She frequently appeared in various places near Xiao Chengguang.

Whether practicing boxing, martial arts, or even studying and standing up against injustices.

Gradually, Xiao Chengguang finally took the first step.

As Li Ruoying sobbed with joy, almost ready to agree to Xiao Chengguang’s confession.

He, with a serious face, "Li Ruoying, right?"

"Yes!"

Li Ruoying straightened her chin, her muscles trembling slightly.

"Well done!"

He managed to squeeze out a smile from his face that hadn’t shown much kindness over the years, "You’re a good prospect, I’ve noticed your performance these days."

What?

Li Ruoying couldn’t believe it.

She never expected that she already made a big, permanent mark in Xiao Chengguang’s heart.

"You, you remembered me?"

"Of course."

Constantly appearing in various military camp places for half a year, tirelessly training, isn’t that wholeheartedly aiming to be a soldier, what else could it be?

Thinking about this, Xiao Chengguang felt a pang of sorrow.

Looks like in the future, he should try to open up more slots for female soldiers, so many female soldiers can fulfill their dreams.

"You’re doing great."

Just when Li Ruoying thought the next sentence would be from Xiao Chengguang.

That he saw her painstaking effort, so they should be together.

Instead, Xiao Chengguang’s face turned solemn, "I’ve understood your urgent desire to become a soldier, experiencing the relentless spirit despite harsh weather, which I admire."

Li Ruoying: "...?"

Her smile froze momentarily.

It felt slightly off in direction.

"So what?"

Li Ruoying felt uneasy, "Did you really understand what I meant?"

"I understood," Xiao Chengguang said confidently, "Isn’t it obvious, you want to be a soldier?

You’re a good prospect, with talent and tenacity, so today I’m recruiting you specially.

In the future, work hard and don’t disappoint my expectations."