If Wan Yunhong wants a high-ranking official position, some other conditions might be lacking, but she doesn’t care about age, health, or appearance.
The one she’s meeting today is a deputy division commander. Although a bit older, look at that rank!
Last year, his wife passed away, and he has a son studying in Beijing. When Wan Yunhong heard about his rank, her eyes lit up: "Alright, I’ll go meet him."
"But he’s already almost forty years old. You should be mentally prepared."
"What’s the big deal!" Wan Yunhong said carelessly. "If there’s affection, age doesn’t matter. I just hope he can support me in my career and help me!"
Being a deputy division commander at forty shows that he has strong family connections!
Liu Gang smirked, this woman really put herself out there, only nineteen years old and thinking so openly!
However, after talking to the other party, he strongly opposed: "How old am I already! Why would I want someone so young? To raise like a daughter? I don’t want that." The rıghtful source is NoveI~Fire.net
"Although she’s young, she’s mature in mind, and coming from the countryside, she lacks a sense of security. She’s always wanted to find someone older. Please don’t reject her outright; it’s good to at least meet her."
The person thought it over and, not wanting to disappoint Liu Gang, agreed.
Liu Gang quickly informed Wan Yunhong, and she was very pleased. Thinking about his age, he must prefer someone steady who can handle many things and dislikes immature and naïve girls. So, today she dressed in simple black and white, very modest and elegant. Her hair was just a ponytail, and she didn’t wear makeup, looking quite ladylike.
Liu Gang took her into the compound where he lived. The environment was good, and much better than Gu Junming’s. Everyone lived in individual villas, and the more she looked, the more she liked it.
Almost the moment she entered, she imagined becoming the lady of this house. This is the kind of place I should live in!
She walked in confidently, shook hands with the man in front of her, and greeted him: "Hello, Leader, I’m Wan Yunhong."
His eyes flickered, and his smile was indifferent.
However, Wan Yunhong could still see the surprise. She followed his preferences, and Wan Yunhong was impressive.
She was like a chameleon, adapting to whoever the other person was, quickly changing her style to make them like her instantly.
This young lady, though young, was mature and steady, not rash at all. Apparently, her family’s education was good. Liu Gang stood aside, spoke only once when greeting, and didn’t speak again. He chuckled quietly in his heart, thinking this man would soon fall for it too, right?
By comparison, Gu Junming had a better eye for women, understanding them deeply. Unlike others, he could see that Wan Yunhong was quite adept at acting, and people couldn’t tell she wasn’t genuine.
Wan Yunhong always looked at him with admiration and tender affection.
The man said, "Stay for dinner today, do you like dumplings?"
Wan Yunhong laughed, "I’m good at mixing the filling, but unfortunately not the skin, it would embarrass the leader."
The man laughed, "What a coincidence, I’m best at rolling the skin. Let’s make dumplings together. Liu Gang, how about you?"
"I’m fine with anything. We’re soldiers, not pretentious." Liu Gang went along with it smoothly.
The three of them made dumplings and ate together.
After the meal, Wan Yunhong had completely earned the other’s appreciation. It seemed Shi Qing, this cadre, was indeed moved.
Wan Yunhong was very beautiful, from a humble rural background, yet she was ambitious and pleased him greatly.
The two said their goodbyes at dusk, and Shi Qing deliberately saw her to the gate and told her she could visit directly without needing to call. He’d inform the gatekeepers.
Wan Yunhong blushed: "I know, thank you, Leader."
She glanced at Shi Qing, then turned and ran off. She seemed very shy.
Shi Qing was also smiling happily, as if reliving the times of youthful love.
Walking down the street, Liu Gang smiled at Wan Yunhong: "You’ve succeeded this time, let me congratulate you first."
"You’re not happy? Dislike him for being old? You chose this yourself."
"I’m not unhappy." Wan Yunhong dropped her smile: "I just feel tired dealing with him, he’s too pretentious, how did his previous wife tolerate him?"
Shi Qing was extremely meticulous and bossy about eating, only choosing his favorites, with many demands, and wasn’t considerate towards women. In the kitchen, tasks tough for girls were all done by herself.
Shi Qing considered it only natural; there wasn’t even a housekeeper. This was maddening for her, did she have to do it all herself?
He said, "That’s simple, just ask for a housekeeper when getting married. Is he going to kill you for that?"
Wan Yunhong glared at him: "You make it sound easy! Like a hooligan."
Liu Gang smiled but remained silent.
Wan Yunhong knew these were trivial matters, confident she could change him. Men were like that, once interested, would they not just go along with anything she said? She needn’t worry; besides, she wasn’t one to stay at home, she wanted to climb higher!
They wouldn’t have much interaction in the future, so she needn’t serve all the time. Wan Yunhong remained calm, starting to plan becoming superior.
As they were about to part, Liu Gang stopped her: "I’ve helped you so much, shouldn’t you thank me?"
"What do you want?" She smiled: "Want money? Sorry, I don’t have any."
"I don’t want money, you know exactly what I want."
"Oh, you want a promotion!"
Liu Gang spoke bluntly: "I know compared to others in the compound, I lack advantages, but I’m not resigning myself to this fate! I want to stay in the army; at the very least, not be discharged this year. Help me out; Shi Qing has influence, it’s just a matter of speaking."
"What if I don’t help you? You only introduced a potential partner; do you deserve such a reward?"
"If you don’t help me, you might not succeed either!"
She smiled and said: "I usually don’t like threats. Besides, you’re a fool with a ruined reputation. What can you do?" She no longer needed Liu Gang, so naturally, she wouldn’t show a good face.
Besides, if he kept pestering her, could she have a good future?
Liu Gang wasn’t angry, just sneered, knowing what kind of person she was the first time they met.
Cold-hearted, using people until done, unmoved, recognizing only rank, disregarding people. She was a shameless woman who smiled at him outwardly yet deeply looked down on him, which he understood very well!