Chapter 724: Didn’t Recognize Her
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Upon hearing these words, Hu Jie felt a sense of relief wash over her. Yes, Su Shen must have been momentarily confused to act so thoughtlessly.
She then took a moment to properly examine her subordinate, her gaze cold and aloof. She spoke again, her tone laced with her usual condescension, “Officer Zhao, how long have you been with me?”
The young female soldier saluted respectfully, “Reporting to Deputy Commander Hu, I have been with you for over three months since you decided to transfer to Guangcheng. I am aware that I still have much to learn and improve. I will strive to do better in every task in the future.”
Hu Jie felt a hint of satisfaction towards this new security officer. Her voice was cool and soothing as she said, “You don’t need to be too nervous. You’re still young and have plenty of opportunities. As long as you remember one thing while following me – that everything is done according to my will – you won’t make any major mistakes.”
With that, Hu Jie shifted her gaze towards the road ahead. She happened to see a familiar small sedan slowly approaching from a distance. Her heart skipped a beat as she realized that she was finally going to meet Su Shen.
She hadn’t planned on appearing before Su Shen so soon. She felt that she should at least wait until she found a way to make the woman surnamed Gu leave Su Shen’s side. Only then would she meet Su Shen and go directly to the capital with him. She could ensure a smooth and successful career for Su Shen, which was better than doing business, wasn’t it?
All she asked for was Su Shen’s lifelong commitment to her. Her demands were not high.
Unfortunately, Su Shen was still as formidable as ever. He had already discovered that she had sent someone to follow him and demanded an explanation from her. Since he wanted an explanation, she decided to personally visit him and give him one. She was still looking forward to seeing Su Shen.
Hu Jie believed that she was, after all, the first woman who had caught Su Shen’s eye. They had a past together, and they had even discussed marriage. Su Shen would definitely react to her appearance. Perhaps he had pretended to be angry and demanded an explanation just to see her.
Under her military cap, her usually cold and aloof eyes radiated anticipation.
Su Shen’s sedan had already stopped, and his tall figure got out of the car and walked towards the passenger side door. He opened the door, and the woman in the passenger seat got out.
Su Shen looked at the woman, his stern eyebrows softened in a way that was indescribable. He walked side by side with her towards the entrance, seemingly oblivious to the people and things around him.
Hu Jie’s heart sank. She had dressed up in her formal military uniform, which she only wore on special occasions. Despite her status as a highly regarded figure in the military, her grand entrance did not earn her a single glance from him.
Hu Jie thought that perhaps it was because she had not followed her father’s last wish to marry him and had willingly allowed her mother to choose someone else for her. This might have hurt Su Shen deeply.
She had abandoned him once, so it was understandable that he was unwilling to face her. She should take the initiative to walk up to him this time.
Hu Jie took a few steps forward and called out to Su Shen just as Su Shen and the woman were about to enter, “Su Shen, I’m here. It’s me.”
Upon hearing her voice, Su Shen turned around. After exchanging a glance with Gu Zi, he furrowed his brows and examined the woman in the military uniform.
For a moment, he couldn’t recall having a familiar female colleague who was also a deputy commander. He asked awkwardly, “I’m sorry, may I ask which military region you’re from and what brings you here?”
Hearing his words, Hu Jie felt a sense of suffocation. She was at a loss for words. She had imagined many scenarios for their reunion, but she had never expected such a cold start.
Su Shen’s gaze was so cold and unfamiliar, as if all his tenderness was reserved for the woman by his side.
He didn’t even recognize her. She was Hu Jie. She couldn’t believe that Su Shen couldn’t recognize her. After all, they had almost gotten married…
After a while, Hu Jie came up with an excuse to justify Su Shen’s unfamiliarity. It had been a long time since they last saw each other, and back then, she was just an ordinary female soldier in the cultural work group, without this imposing demeanor. So, it was understandable that he didn’t recognize her at first.
The security officer by her side, fearing that her superior would be embarrassed, quickly spoke up, “Commander Su, this is Deputy Commander Hu Jie from our Guangcheng Cultural Work Group. She used to be in the same unit as you. How could you not recognize her? Perhaps you didn’t look carefully. We are here today because you asked for an explanation. Deputy Commander Hu made a special trip here.”