CHAPTER 611: CHAPTER 611 CHIEF’S SPEECH

Having removed a great weight from their hearts, both Qi Taiguo and Cheng Su were very happy. Cheng Su busied herself packing Qi Taiguo’s gear for the upcoming training session, while she spoke,"Now that this matter is settled, you should focus on your training and strive to serve our nation with a stronger physique."

"Yes, sir!" Qi Taiguo grinned, watching her bustle about.

Cheng Su then turned around and said, "We owe a lot to Chief Ning for this matter. Do you think we should prepare a gift to thank him?"

After thinking for a moment, Qi Taiguo said, "If we were to give something, it wouldn’t need to be too valuable. I think those local products you prepared before the New Year were quite nice. After all, Chief Ning hasn’t had much contact with me, and sending something too extravagant might not be well received. A small token of appreciation might actually be better, don’t you think?"

Cheng Su quite liked that he was reasonable and considerate, so she nodded in agreement, saying, "That’s what I think too. Anything too much might be used against us by those with ulterior motives. We’ll just prepare something ordinary."

Qi Taiguo gave a hum, walked over, and kissed her, "Thank you for your hard work, my wife!"

Cheng Su glared at him playfully, and as if thinking of something, she took out a slip of paper from her pocket. It had a phone number written on it, and she said, "I got this from Ning Ge. Although we aren’t really qualified, and we don’t usually interact openly, it’s proper to express our gratitude in private. Would you mind calling Chief Ning to have a chat?"

Qi Taiguo took the slip of paper and nodded.

"Go ahead and make the call. I’ll go out and buy you some cold medicine to take to the training," Cheng Su instructed.

"Mhm."

Cheng Su grabbed her purse and walked out.

Qi Taiguo looked at the phone number for a while then dialed the number. The phone rang twice before being answered by Ning Gang’s steady voice.

"Qi Taiguo from Qing City Military Region, sending my respects to the chief!" Qi Taiguo instinctively straightened his chest.

Surprisingly, the person on the other end seemed not to have expected Qi Taiguo’s call and paused briefly before responding, "Is that you? What’s the matter?"

"Nothing urgent, Chief, just wanted to send my regards. Also, to report to you that I will soon be leading a team out for field training. I’ll be sure to manage the team well and remain loyal and dutiful to the nation," Qi Taiguo said sincerely, a touch of nervousness in his voice.

Ning Gang, at the other end of the phone, apparently detected his nervousness and slightly curved his lips, thinking that Qi Taiguo might be none too skilled at dealing with superiors.

He intentionally softened his tone and said, "There’s no one else on the line, so you can be more relaxed when you speak."

Qi Taiguo breathed a sigh of relief,"Yes!"

"I’ve heard about your situation. I heard there’s been some misunderstanding with the daughter of Jiang Conghe?" Ning Gang asked.

Qi Taiguo’s scalp tingled, and without thinking, he said, "Absolutely not." He paused then added, "Military Doctor Chiang does have some feelings for me, but I have firmly rejected her. I know my duty as a soldier is to be disciplined, loyal to the country, and loyal to my wife."

"Good, it’s good that you understand. Military discipline is strict, and you must always remember your identity and not tarnish it," Ning Gang advised. "Jiang Conghe is a vindictive person. This time putting you in a difficult position might have been to teach you a lesson. So, keeping a proper distance is a must."

"I understand," Qi Taiguo frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Chief..."

"What is it?"

"Nothing much. Please also give my regards to the old man on behalf of me and my wife, and wish him good health," Qi Taiguo replied, after changing his mind mid-sentence.

Such a minor matter didn’t warrant troubling a chief who dealt with countless affairs daily. It was better to handle it oneself!