CHAPTER 543: 480, BOTH PUBLICLY AND PRIVATELY, IT’S BEST FOR HIM TO STAY IN XILIN.

"Once Brother Lu returns to Anlin, won’t you be..."

"Return to Anlin?"

Wen Nian squinted his eyes at Song Lili, with a hint of a mischievous smile.

Song Lili faltered for a moment. "What about it?"

"He won’t have the chance to come to Anlin! As long as I’m here, he’ll stay obediently in Xilin."

"..."

Song Lili was speechless. "You’re kidding, right? With Brother Lu’s talent, don’t you plan to transfer him to the central government?"

"His kind of talent should be utilized where he’s needed most. That’s what it means to value him."

"..."

Was that statement a bit of a stretch?

Song Lili thought to herself.

"Don’t look at me with those skeptical eyes. For someone like Lu Ziqing to become the deputy commander of the Xilin Military Region at his age is unprecedented."

Wen Nian said,

"If there’s a chance, he’s capable of being the chief commander of Xilin too. Besides, if I were to transfer him to the central government, I couldn’t find anyone else capable of taking on the significant role of commander of the Xilin Military Region right away."

"In any case, during my tenure, both publicly and privately, it’s best for him to stay in Xilin."

"..."

Song Lili looked at Wen Nian. Although this was just a private conversation between the two of them, she knew it was Wen Nian’s decision.

"You’d better not casually mention how great your Brother Lu is in front of me, lest you make me jealous."

Wen Nian’s expression was genuinely like that of a vengeful child.

Song Lili didn’t question further, just smiled there.

Wen Nian raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at Song Lili from the corner of his eye. "Amusing, is it?"

"It’s nothing. I just think it’s not bad for Brother Lu to stay in Xilin."

Once Song Lili said this, Wen Nian felt there was more to her words. The next second, as if he thought of something, he sat next to Song Lili and asked,

"In a previous life... what was your relationship with Lu Ziqing?"

"..."

A flicker of surprise passed through Song Lili’s eyes. Could Wen Nian really be the worm in her stomach, knowing whatever she was thinking?

"Come on, tell me."

Wen Nian urged.

Song Lili pursed her lips, seemingly pondering something. Wen Nian unconsciously turned serious too, losing the mood to tease Wen Qichen in his arms.

The air also grew quiet...

After a long while, Song Lili took a deep breath, looked solemnly at Wen Nian, and said,

"I’m not telling you!"

With that, Song Lili ran off. "I’m going to take a shower!"

Wen Nian knew he had been played!

"You..."

Song Lili’s laughter could even be heard through the bathroom door!

Wen Nian narrowed his eyes and put Wen Qichen back in the cradle. "Little troublemaker, go to sleep. Daddy is going to catch your mommy!"

After giving a kiss on the little troublemaker’s forehead, he turned and headed for the bathroom.

The little troublemaker blinked her large almond eyes, and in no time, Wen Nian’s figure disappeared from her sight.

Soon after, shrieking and pleas for mercy could be heard coming from the bathroom...

Wen Qichen unknowingly sucked on his thumb, clueless...

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"Ah ah!"

Song Lili packed up her things, ready to embark on a trip with Wen Nian.

They would be leaving Country G for two days.

Chinian immediately went to find Song Lili upon learning the news, luckily, Song Lili hadn’t left yet and was still at the porch.

"Chinian, what’s the matter? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Song Lili asked as she saw Chinian gasping for breath, running over.

Chinian took a couple of deep breaths to compose herself and started gesturing,

—It’s about that thing I talked to you about that night, I want to study national history at the university. Do you know if you’ve discussed it with Mr. President?

Song Lili had mentioned it to Wen Nian but had then forgotten about it and hadn’t had a chance to tell Chinian,

"Okay, I mentioned it, Ah Nian agrees, but, you still need to report this matter to your brother."

Song Lili told Chinian.

Chinian was delighted,

—Really? He agreed?

Song Lili smiled,

"You are so interested in our country’s history, of course, you can learn more about it. Besides, studying at university is a good thing. It’s also a way to pass the time."

—Thank you, Sister Lili! Thank you, Brother Wen Nian! When can I leave?

Chinian said excitedly.

"You must report to your brother first, and if he has no objections, when Ah Nian and I return, we will arrange everything for you."

—Okay.

"The only thing that needs special attention is your identity as the Seventh Princess of the M country. Studying at the university is a good thing, but your safety is something Ah Nian and I must also consider."

Chinian nodded quickly,

—Okay!

Song Lili smiled, "Wait for your brother’s response, and then I’ll help you arrange it when I get back, okay?"

—Okay, Sister Lili, have a safe trip.

Song Lili changed her shoes and left, while Chinian watched her leave from the porch.

Chinian took a deep breath, her doll-like face breaking into a beautiful smile.

Just as she was about to turn back into the house, another car drove in, accompanied by a sharp screech of brakes, a red Ferrari stopped outside the gate.

Hearing the sound, Chinian stood still, her gaze fixed on the red Ferrari sports car.

Her gaze was clear, and almost instantly, she saw sitting in the driver’s seat... Zhongli Wuzhi.

Chinian’s heart skipped a beat, feeling her heart suddenly tighten.

Zhongli Wuzhi, wearing a leather jacket and sunglasses, looked extremely stylish; he took off his glasses after getting out of the car, his fox-like eyes then looked towards Chinian, who was standing at the gate.

He lifted his sunglasses as a greeting,

"Seventh Princess!"

Zhongli called out quite naturally, as if the two had known each other for a long time.

The weather in Anlin was genuinely warming today,

Under the sunlight, the black bracelet on Zhongli Wuzhi’s hand was particularly noticeable.

He... really wore it.

The moment Chinian saw the black bracelet, her heart jumped fiercely, then started racing,

"Seventh Princess?"

Zhongli Wuzhi had already walked up to Chinian, but she was still dazed. Realising her situation, she became utterly flustered and instinctively started to back away, wanting to keep a distance from Zhongli Wuzhi.

But as she stepped back, she forgot about the not-so-high doorstep right behind her heel, tripping over it and falling backward.

Fortunately, Zhongli Wuzhi was quick to react and immediately grabbed hold of the clumsy little troublemaker.

With Zhongli Wuzhi’s help, Chinian managed not to fall flat on her back.

However, her panicked demeanor made Zhongli Wuzhi find the situation rather amusing,

"Lili said you were elegant and tranquil, so why do you always act so recklessly whenever you see me?"

Chinian pursed her lips, and just as she started to gesture, seeing Zhongli Wuzhi’s confused face, she stopped and just looked down, not knowing what to say.

Zhongli Wuzhi smiled, not insisting on a response, and asked directly,

"Is Lili around? I came to see her."

While saying so, Zhongli Wuzhi stepped into the porch unceremoniously.