CHAPTER 178: CHAPTER 178: FAKE BROTHERHOOD

"Wow, so much delicious food."

He Yunsong looked at the pile of goods on the ground like a cat seeing fish, so happy he might as well wag his tail.

By the time Yi Chichi and Wen Shi got there, he was already squatting on the ground, turning into a happy big squirrel, munching on pine nuts joyfully.

"How come you’re here so quickly (crunch crunch crunch), you keep chatting (crunch crunch crunch), I can eat while waiting for you (crunch crunch crunch)."

He was munching happily; talking didn’t delay his munching.

Wen Shi had black lines hanging on his forehead, "Can we stop being this embarrassing?"

He Yunsong didn’t like this comment, and said with a sarcastic tone, "I may be embarrassing, but not as much as you, still talking about keeping appropriate distance between men and women, how did you even say that."

Before Wen Shi could reply, he looked at Yi Chichi, openly trying to sow discord.

"Ms. Yi, Wen Shi is secretly up to no good, you better be careful he doesn’t sell you off and you worry he sells you too cheaply."

Yi Chichi didn’t fall for it, and laughed, "If he dares to sell me, I’ll dare to stab him with a needle."

Instantly, the two of them thought of the needle she had once stuck into Zhang Yin’s head, and their scalps tingled.

This threat was really harsh.

"I’d sell Old He before I’d sell you."

Wen Shi quickly promised, and He Yunsong was not to be outdone, "I can help you sell Wen Shi."

Yi Chichi thought, ... these two are really good brothers.

But their friendship is too fragile, their little boat of friendship flips at the slightest wave.

This topic cannot continue, or else she worries the two with their fragile brotherhood might start fighting.

So she shifted the topic, asking, "Old He, are you off work?"

"Yes, I wanted to invite you guys to dinner."

Before he finished talking, he took a bag of pine nuts, two red sausages, and a jar of meat sauce, "These are mine now."

It was an announcement, not a question.

Wen Shi sighed, knowing this guy wouldn’t leave empty-handed.

He swiftly moved the pine nuts, red sausages, and meat sauce to Yi Chichi’s room, packed up the rest, and then apologized to Yi Chichi, "Chichi, I want to divide these among everyone, mushrooms and such to the canteen."

"You decide."

Since it was originally brought for him, he could distribute it however he liked.

Thus, the matter was settled.

Then, the three of them went to the canteen for dinner, chatting and laughing.

On their way, they met men who were off work and going home to eat. Those who had a good relationship with them would greet Yi Chichi, at which point Wen Shi introduced her proudly as his partner.

He Yunsong watched, feeling bitter, and sourly said after the person left, "You two are great, secretly started dating behind my back, no loyalty at all."

This comment left people speechless; anyway, Yi Chichi chose to be silent, while Wen Shi sighed, "Old He, Comrade Xiao Zhang is really nice."

Yi Chichi’s eyes lit up instantly, "Who is Comrade Xiao Zhang?"

"After Aunt Mu left, they sent over an experienced old military doctor, and Comrade Xiao Zhang is that doctor’s granddaughter, a natural in the medical field, highly skilled."

Especially her bone-setting skills, the effect is outstanding.

"But this girl has a bit of bad eyesight, she took a liking to Old He."

To prevent damaging Comrade Xiao Zhang’s reputation, Wen Shi said it in a low voice and checked if anyone was around.

Yi Chichi looked at He Yunsong and saw his expression unchanged, yet his fists clenched tightly, and she got a sense that He Yunsong probably has feelings for Comrade Xiao Zhang.

But she didn’t understand why he didn’t agree.

Just as she was about to probe a bit more, an alluring voice rang out like a oriole.

"He Yingzhang, want to have dinner together?"

Yi Chichi looked in the direction of the voice, the surprise in her eyes fleeting.

A flying green skirt, eyes bright with joy, fresh and refined like a jasmine in bloom after rain.

One word, pure!

Purity that doubles the good feelings.

She quickly nudged Wen Shi, asking with her eyes when he looked over, "Comrade Xiao Zhang?"

Wen Shi, understanding her intention, nodded to confirm.

Then, Yi Chichi got into a spectator mode, smiling as the girl ran over and sincerely invited He Yunsong, "The canteen has chicken nuggets today, I remember you like them, I can give you my portion."

When you like someone, you want to make sure they’re well-fed and satisfied.

"No need."

He Yunsong watched her with a blank expression, nervous sweat in his palms, "I’m not a pig; I don’t need to take your portion to eat my fill."

"Speak nicely."

Seeing Comrade Xiao Zhang’s smile freeze, Wen Shi chided He Yunsong, "You two have a chat, Chichi’s hungry, I’ll take her to eat first."

Saying that, he gestured for Yi Chichi to follow him.

Passing by Comrade Xiao Zhang, she gave her a smile.

The girl returned her smile before looking back at He Yunsong, "Do you want to have dinner with me or not?"

"No."

"Then shall we go to the beach?"

"No, I’m afraid you’ll be swept away by the sea."

Yi Chichi, who was gradually walking away but heard their conversation clearly, "??? Does he always talk like this?"

Clearly caring words, from his mouth, sounded like disdain.

It’s just that Comrade Xiao Zhang has a good temper; if it were her, she’d leave to wherever’s cooler.

Wen Shi acknowledged with a sigh, quite speechless, "He always says I speak unpleasantly, but he’s no better."

No wonder they’ve always been good brothers; their personalities aren’t that different.

"Does he have some difficulty?"

"Yes."

Wen Shi said softly, "Old He was raised with everyone’s help; only after joining the military did life improve. Comrade Xiao Zhang, though her parents have passed, comes from a far more privileged background than him; he’s worried he’ll hold her back."

Yi Chichi understood suddenly, no wonder.

Old He feels inferior, thinking he’s not deserving of Comrade Xiao Zhang.

She couldn’t help but glance back and see the two still talking at the original place.

Retracting her gaze, she spoke softly, "We still need to talk to Old He, so he and Comrade Xiao Zhang can have an open talk; dragging it on like this is truly holding people back."

The key point is, it’s not good for the girl’s reputation.

Rumors can hurt people, even force them to extremes.

If you’re unable to decisively refuse, then accept it.

Likewise, if you can’t decisively accept it, then refuse it.

Dragging this out is not a solution.

Where there are people, there is gossip; she doesn’t believe that in such a large base, everyone has good conduct.

"Discipline can restrict one’s actions but can’t govern people’s mouths."

She nodded meaningfully, and Wen Shi sighed, it’s indeed necessary to advise him.

Hope Old He listens to reason this time.

But—

"Why are you so concerned about him?"

Yi Chichi was stunned; this kind of jealousy is a bit too ridiculous.

"Don’t act senselessly, I’m not concerned about him, I’m concerned about you and Comrade Xiao Zhang."

At the crucial moment, Wen Shi’s mind turned quickly; he said, "Because Comrade Xiao Zhang’s a woman?"

"Yes."

Yi Chichi nodded her head, "It’s not easy being a woman."

When she said this, Wen Shi immediately thought of Yi Chichi’s investigation report, instantly feeling distressed.

"I’ll definitely treat you well in the future, never letting you go hungry or cold..."

"Wait,"

Yi Chichi noticed something amiss, stopping to ask him, "Have you submitted a marriage application?"