Just like the political commissar’s wife had mentioned, staying by He Teng’s side, catering to his needs, cooking meals, and washing clothes were all ways to take care and accompany him.
The group of men drank till ten before dispersing. He Teng had been coerced into drinking by the crowds. Even with his massive tolerance, he was still heavily intoxicated.
"Look at you lot! You all had to get He Teng drunk beyond belief! My sister-in-law just arrived, and you’re making her tend to a drunken mess!" The political commissar’s wife rebuked them heavily when she saw how drunk He Teng was.
"Sis, we didn’t mean to let things go this far~ It won’t happen the next time~" The men responded with amicable smiles, and then turned to He Zhilan,"Sister-in-law, we’re sorry for the inconvenience tonight~"
"It’s fine, taking care of He Teng is something I should be doing anyway." He Zhilan shook her head, smiling, "But, he’s drunk right now, and I can’t get him back by myself. Can someone help me get him back to the guesthouse?"
He Zhilan had been too busy chatting with the other women to notice how much He Teng had actually drunk. Nevertheless, this was the first time she’d seen him drunk as a skunk. Clearly, he must have consumed quite a lot.
"I’ll do it." Lan Li stood up without a word, helping He Teng get to his feet.
He Zhilan glanced at Lan Li. Although she didn’t particularly like him, she couldn’t refuse his good intentions in front of everyone.
"Thank you for your help, Commander Lan." He Zhilan thanked him with a smile, bid goodbye to everyone in the room, and expressed her gratitude to the political commissar’s family before departing.
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"He..." Lan Li broke the serene silence. As he uttered the first character of He Zhilan’s name, He Zhilan turned her head to look at He Teng, thinking he was waking up. But He Teng’s eyes remained closed, and after a few seconds, Lan Li called out her name, "Zhilan, right?"
"Hm?" He Zhilan nodded in response, showing her confusion.
"You’ve really hit the jackpot by getting the chance to marry He Teng." Lan Li’s voice dripped with sarcasm, "But, it seems that I’ve underestimated you. My warnings don’t concern you much, do they? He Zhilan, you can’t get what isn’t yours no matter how much you beg. Focus on your studies in the capital, and stay clear from Lin Chan. If you stick around him, you’ll have nowhere to cry in the end. Lin Chan is not a good man. It’s well-known in the capital that he’s a playboy."
"Heh heh~" He Zhilan let out a cold laugh, raising her eyes to look at Lan Li. Her gaze was accompanied by a heavy dose of sarcasm. "Do you think you’re God? Stop preaching with your ridiculous godly gaze. No matter how bad Lin Chan is, he wouldn’t indulge in petty insults!"
"Whether he insulted you or not, you should know that in your heart. Is Lin Chan good because he gives you perfume and gifts? A chicken that claws its way out of the wilderness will still be a chicken even if it enters the Phoenix’s Nest. I don’t care what you’re doing in the capital, I’m just warning you; if your actions affect He Teng’s performance in the army, I, Lan Li, will make sure you regret it!"
He Zhilan rolled her eyes at Lan Li and decided not to say another word to him, or even utter another syllable!