Chapter 753: It’s a Good Thing to Let Go
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Su Shen noticed Gong Zhan too, but only faintly lifted his eyelids, casting a cursory glance in his direction. He didn’t seem surprised, nor did he care why Gong Zhan was present.
In the next moment, Gong Zhan couldn’t keep his composure. “Are you heading to the capital?” he asked.
Su Shen’s expression was cold, as if he didn’t even register the man standing before him. He ignored Gong Zhan’s question, feeling no connection to the man. Not only were they not close, but Gong Zhan was also covertly coveting another man’s wife. Su Shen didn’t want to engage with him, so he lowered his gaze and closed his eyes to rest.
Gong Zhan didn’t say anything more, his face growing darker. The guards watched as their deputy commander was snubbed for the first time, wisely choosing to remain silent.
The train soon started moving. As dusk approached, the aroma of food filled the carriage. Clearly, everyone was starting to eat their dinner. Due to the expensive and unappetizing boxed meals on the train, most experienced travelers chose to bring their own food.
Even though the train attendant made several rounds with a cart full of boxed meals, only a few were sold. Among them, Gong Zhan and his guards were the only ones in their carriage who bought these meals.
Su Shen glanced at the unappetizing food, expressionless. He pulled out a large lunch box from his bag. As he opened it, the golden, meaty aroma of a meat pie wafted out, along with the enticing shrimp dumplings, beautifully colored mixed grain rice, and a rich, creamy mushroom soup. There was also a can of fruit. The variety and quality of the food could easily rival a star-rated hotel meal.
The surrounding passengers and the train attendant in the narrow aisle were all drawn in. Someone exclaimed, “I’ve never smelled such a rich aroma. Where is it coming from?”
However, when they found the source of the delicious smell, they were startled by two tall men. One of them had a cold, handsome face that made people hesitate to approach. He was silently enjoying the exquisite food in front of him.
The other man was staring intently at the man across from him, his face dark as he watched him eat the rich and delicate meal. The air around them felt suffocating, and the two men scared everyone into quickly turning their heads away, no longer curious.
At this moment, the security guard felt like a shrimp on the verge of bursting, the atmosphere so oppressive he could hardly breathe. Eventually, he found the courage to speak, “Deputy Commander, do you know this gentleman?”
The security guard was naturally observant. From the start, he had noticed that the man opposite was carrying a military-grade luggage bag, indicating that he too was a soldier.
However, due to the tension between the two men, the guard had not dared to ask earlier. Now, he felt compelled to break the stifling silence. After a moment of quiet, Gong Zhan finally responded, “He’s a pig farmer. How could I possibly know him?”
The guard had not expected such a response. What could he say to that? Clearly, it was time for him to make his exit. With sweat already beading on his forehead, the guard stood up to excuse himself, “It’s too dry here, I’m going to buy some water.”
Su Shen had finished his meat pie and was about to start on his mushroom soup. But before he did, he cast a casual glance at the unhealed scratch marks on Gong Zhan’s face, and retorted, “You nearly ended up in the police station because you coveted my wife. Whose wife did you covet this time?”
Gong Zhan felt a pang of annoyance at the mention of the deliberately concealed marks on his face. Damn Gong Xin, was it really necessary to scratch his face over a box of pastries?
Not only had his face been scratched, but now he was being mocked by a pig farmer. He wasn’t going to lose this verbal battle. With a cold laugh, he retorted, “Covet her? She chased after me for years, even gave me lots of food, which I shared with others.”
Su Shen nodded, calmly picking up his spoon, and said, “Indeed, she loves to cook. Unfortunately, she won’t be cooking for you anymore. She might have chased you, but in the end, she married me. This proves that I am good enough for her, worthy of her attention. She didn’t hesitate to leave you, a man who uses a young girl’s admiration as a bragging right. It’s a good thing she left.”
Gong Zhan was left speechless, fuming with anger. At the same time, he noticed that the food Gu Zi prepared for Su Shen seemed more delicious and abundant than what she used to give him.
But he refused to believe that Gu Zi loved Su Shen more. He convinced himself that her culinary skills had simply improved over time. Perhaps she had even made an effort to learn in order to win him back. He certainly wasn’t envious…