At the entrance of the military base, a military vehicle was parked, with several members of the Chiang family inside.
Outside the vehicle, Jiang Conghe was speaking with Commissar Tan, sweeping his gaze across the crowd only to find Qi Taiguo nowhere in sight.
How audacious, these people must be taking his words for nothing but wind. Where was Qi Taiguo? Why hadn’t they summoned him!
Commissar Tan, looking at Jiang Conghe’s face covered in sweat, turned his gaze towards Regimental Commander Mai.
Regimental Commander Mai’s face was plastered with a smile, but inside he was drumming. Over the phone, Qi Taiguo had promised all was well; this kid couldn’t have bailed on him at the last minute, could he?
Just as he was thinking this, he saw Qi Taiguo sauntering over leisurely. Cursing silently, "Damn kid."
Jiang Conghe also spotted Qi Taiguo, and his expression immediately turned icy, his eyes filled with both annoyance and menace. It was this mere company commander who had tripped him up, caused him such a loss.
"I heard Commander Chiang was leaving, so I came especially to see you off," Qi Taiguo saluted. "Commander Chiang, have a safe journey!"
Look at that, look at that attitude. It was truly infuriating.
Jiang Conghe turned to Commissar Tan and said, "I’ve heard long ago that the Qing City Military Region breeds talents. I came here on a whim to see for myself and, indeed, I find the younger generation quite formidable. Commissar Tan, Regimental Commander Mai, you truly lead your troops well. Looking at Commander Qi’s attitude, saying he’s a ’calf not afraid of tigers’ is no exaggeration."
’A calf not afraid of tigers’ was a compliment, but to the others’ ears, it sounded more like a warning.
"Commander Chiang flatters us!" Commissar Tan wiped the sweat from his forehead and chuckled awkwardly.
Qi Taiguo lifted his head and looked straight at Jiang Conghe, saying, "I don’t dare accept such praise from Commander Chiang. The moment I joined the national army and became a soldier, I pledged to be a fair and just soldier who fears neither power nor foes, dedicated to protecting my home and my country."
Fears neither power nor foes, is that a counterwarning?
Jiang Conghe let out a cold laugh, his eyes shooting a fierce, dark gleam, locking eyes with Qi Taiguo. As their gazes met, it was as if sparks flew in the air.
"Let’s hope Commander Qi maintains this fearless heart," Jiang Conghe said coldly.
"Never forget why you started," Qi Taiguo replied in an equally icy voice.
The onlookers sweated at the scene; from a distance, Dong Jun thought to himself, such a stubborn fool, time will tell when he meets his downfall.
Regimental Commander Mai thought, this ancestor is not giving us a way out, it’s a declaration of war.
He exchanged a look with Commissar Tan, both conveying the same thought: better not to have come had we known, just by looking at Commander Chiang’s face, you could tell he was ready to kill.
Jiang Conghe snorted and climbed into the car, there would be plenty of time in the future, there was no rush. First, stabilize the rear before slowly dealing with this kid.
"Commander Chiang, have a safe journey," Commissar Tan hurriedly waved.
At this moment, Chiang Qing got out of the car, staring daggers at Qi Taiguo.
Everyone knew what this meant and instinctively stepped back, giving them space.
Seeing her, Qi Taiguo’s eyes unmistakably showed disgust and hatred.
Chiang Qing’s heart clenched, she began, "I—I didn’t know Cheng Su was pregnant, I didn’t know it would come to this."
She was explaining, but what for? Would such words make him forgive her? Not blame her?
Qi Taiguo said nothing and turned to leave.
"Qi Taiguo," Chiang Qing called after him. "Do you really hate me that much?"
Qi Taiguo remained silent and kept walking, leaving her with his decisively unwavering back.
"I hate you! I hate you, Qi Taiguo!" Chiang Qing yelled after him, before collapsing to the ground and bursting into desperate sobs.