h4Chapter 323: Chapter 322: Destiny/h4

    Gu Junming and Liao Dongyuan both found it a bit odd, but Han Dong was unaware of these things and didn’t care.

    He invited everyone to order food and chat. Because it was hot, he bought some chilled beer and soda.

    Gu Junming and his three team members were whispering about official matters, while Sun Chan and the others talked about clothes.

    Yan Kai said, "I heard that something happened with Wang Hu over there, so he returned. But it doesn’t seem like a bad thing, otherwise they would have announced it long ago. But it probably isn’t a good thing either, otherwise who would leave the military academy halfway through studies and quietlye back like that?"

    Liao Dongyuan’s tone was also serious: "But nobody knows the specifics. Also, it’s said that Wang Hu is going to be assigned to my unit."

    Gu Junming didn’t speak; how did Wang Hu end up going to his side?

    Is he trying to take over the nest? To supnt Liao Dongyuan?

    "Is he being promoted, or demoted?"

    Yan Kai, who usually joked around with a grin, was also serious and said in a low voice: "Wang Hu indeed has a strong background above us, so even if something really went wrong, they would protect him from above. And I heard from higher-ups that they n to merge our two units into one. At that time, half of the mid-level officers would be forced into retirement."

    This was a very serious matter. All three of them had some background, but none dared to say they couldn’t be forced out, especially since others weren’t pushovers either. They all had military sentiments, and once their specialization was gone, if they had to take off their uniforms and could no longer be soldiers, it would be truly heartbreaking.

    Gu Junming said, "I think we should stop spreading rumors and see how the higher authorities are nning."

    "Yeah, we’re consistently diligent in our duties and haven’t made any mistakes. It can’t be that we’ll be pulled down just because of bad luck, right?" Yan Kai frowned. He also liked the military, not wanting to change careers.

    Liao Dongyuanughed, "Eat your food. What’s called bad luck is actually putting national interests at the forefront. If they truly let us go, we can onlyply with the allocations."

    Gu Junming didn’t say anything; he didn’t like these false talks, and he just didn’t want to retire.

    "Yeah, enough about that. Pass me the chopsticks; I’m going to have a feast today." Yan Kaiughed a little. Although he was anxious, it didn’t spoil the good mood of everyone else.

    Liao Dongyuan identally knocked over a drink bottle while setting chopsticks for Yan Kai. The bottle’s mouth aimed at a girl nearby.

    Frightened, Liao Dongyuan quickly grabbed onto her to pull her up by her arm.

    Yang Zhen was happily chatting with Sun Chan. Among the ten outfits, there was one that Sun Chan used Yang Zhen’s idea for, but with a few modifications. Sun Chan suggested paying Yang Zhen a design fee for that outfit.

    She had never received such a big bonus before! She was excitedly saying she wanted to take her parents on a trip when suddenly the drink bottle fell, and she was pulled up by someone.

    Startled, Yang Zhen let out a scream, staggers, and fell right into Liao Dongyuan’s arms.

    The crowd burst intoughter and noise, and Liao Dongyuan was quite embarrassed, continuously apologizing.

    Yang Zhen quickly said, "You didn’t do it on purpose. It’s okay!" She sneaked a nce at Liao Dongyuan, realizing he was exceptionally handsome.

    Liao Dongyuan noticed the girl wearing the clothes designed by Sun Chan, her hair tied in a ponytail, looking vibrant and full of charisma, which caught his attention. The two started chatting.

    Yang Zhen, as expected of a Yang Family girl, had outstanding charisma and was also a school teacher; her speech was gentle and courteous. Liao Dongyuan quickly developed a fondness for her.

    Initially, no one paid much attention, but Han Dong, who was very perceptive about these things, secretlyughed. It seemed they hit it off.

    So he squeezed his way out to move a chair: "It’s so hot. Don’t stay too close to me; move over there."

    Next to him was Guihua, who gave a discreet smile, instantly understanding, and pushed Yang Zhen hard. Yang Zhen, being pushed, ended up leaning closely against Liao Dongyuan. Liao Dongyuan moved aside too, but Yan Kai said there was no room on that side either and didn’t move.

    So the two ended up squeezed together.

    Everyone found it amusing, and Han Dong made funny faces.

    Gu Junming quietly said to Han Dong, "You’re just being a troublemaker! Do you think it looks good this way?"

    "I’m doing it for their own good. Both single and all. Isn’t it a perfect match? Might as well nudge them together."

    Yang Zhen and Liao Dongyuan realized something was off and both felt quite embarrassed.

    "Does he always bully you like this?" Liao Dongyuan asked.

    "Not really. When he’s handling serious matters, he doesn’t act like this." Yang Zhen replied.

    "You design clothes at his factory, huh?"

    Yang Zhen waved a hand: "I don’t have that much skill; I’m a teacher, just earning some extra money now and then."

    Knowing that Yang Zhen was a teacher, Liao Dongyuan was even happier.

    He had been thinking earlier how nice it would be to marry a teacher, ensuring the future children’s education would be no problem! Plus, she could design clothes and have shares in a garment factory.

    He was actually a rather realistic person; Yang Zhen in front of him, whether in appearance, family background, or personal ability, seemed very suitable.

    Everyone hoped to see things progress, but the only downside was that she and Yang Yun knew each other and were cousins!

    Sun Chan was very worried. If Yang Yun found out that the person she took a liking to didn’t like her but liked someone else, she might go crazy.

    Gu Junming reminded him, "That won’t be easy to get through Yang Yun; she’s like a madwoman."

    "Don’t worry, women like that need to be dealt with forcefully. Who my partner wants to date has nothing to do with her, right? You and Sun Chan don’t need to be afraid. If she causes trouble, just tell her off. No need to give her face. If she goes too far, even if she’s a woman, I won’t be polite." Liao Dongyuan, ever since that night,pletely lost any good feeling towards that woman.

    Gu Junming didn’t expect Liao Dongyuan to speak so candidly, but he smiled and agreed. Everyone enjoyed the meal very much.

    Ever since they knew each other, they often had meals together. At first, Sun Chan felt very restrained, but over time, she found it very pleasant and cherished the feeling of being with these friends. It’s a warmth and touch she had never experienced in her previous life.

    While Sun Chan was surrounded by joyful news, Bai Fann was very anxious.

    Her belly was already quiterge, and she was entirely anxious, taking leave from work and not going anywhere. She stayed at home every day.

    Her mother-inw asionally wanted to take her out for a walk, but Bai Fann wouldn’t go.

    She’s now like a frightened bird, not daring to go anywhere else. What if she encountered the con artist and got herself in trouble! She originally wanted to stay in Beijing until her child was born.

    But something happened in Beijing a few days ago, forcing them to return earlier. Every time she thought about it, she clenched her fists, and tears kept falling. Wang Hu! Who would have thought that the insensitive Wang Hu could do something like this!