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Quan Gui’s words bore the affection an elder has for the younger generation.

But they also pierced the heart with every word!

Quan Shaoqing’s older brother was once his proudest child. He wanted to entrust his entire business empire to him, but ultimately, he received only terrible news.

For him, the blow was devastating.

Now he pinned all his hopes on Quan Shaoqing, hoping even more that Shaoqing would have a woman by his side who could hold up the sky, so to speak.

Otherwise, what would become of his vast enterprise in the future?

He would always grow old and eventually die. This was an inevitability that no one could escape from.

"Dad, don’t worry. We will be careful, and you need to take good care of yourself. Once this competition is over, I will visit you in person," Gu Xiaoxi quickly said, comforting him. She couldn’t bear to see the people around her so heartbroken.

Quan Shaoqing extended his hand, gently embracing Gu Xiaoxi, and smiled at his father, "Alright, you’ve done enough, old man.

When the world is at peace and the country no longer needs me, I will take over your business.

But that’s definitely not possible right now, I’ve just gotten my marriage certificate and haven’t even had the wedding yet.

Please, dad, for the sake of having such a good daughter-in-law, I’m asking you to help me organize a grand wedding at the end of the year. "

Because he was so busy, he really couldn’t spare the time, and moreover, their family had too many guests to entertain.

Merely managing that wouldn’t be possible in a few months.

"Naturally, that’s no problem. Although dad’s old, I can still handle this little matter. I hope after the world competition, you can stay with me for half a month."

"Half a month is impossible, after the world competition.

We have to start new mission training, and many things have come up recently, I have to go back and take charge.

Also, society has been a bit unstable lately.

Ensure you keep your bodyguards with you at all times, safety first," Quan Shaoqing said seriously.

Quan Gui nodded, "It makes me happy that you’re considerate of your old dad. Alright, you both must be tired from today, and the world competition must have been quite strenuous. Xiao Xi, be careful about your safety!"

"Okay, then goodbye, dad!" Gu Xiaoxi said with a gentle smile.

Such a sincere and gentle smile was something she reserved only for those closest to her.

The video call ended.

Gu Xiaoxi stood in front of Quan Shaoqing, happily wrapping her arms around his neck, and smiled, "Your dad is so nice!"

"Isn’t he! He’s always appreciated talented people. He probably thinks you’re ’useful,’" Quan Shaoqing said bluntly. "Of course, the most important thing is, he thinks you’re suitable to be my wife. Otherwise, he would be even tougher to deal with than my mom."

"So what you’re saying is, he wants to use me? And what could he possibly use me for?" Gu Xiaoxi was speechless. What kind of son talked about his dad like this? Quan Shaoqing was just too straightforward.

"What else could he use you for! He has so much property, and I’ve been a soldier all this time, someone has to inherit it.

I see, he definitely wants to groom you to be his successor.

Then you’d inherit his business and continue to work for him," Quan Shaoqing naturally saw through his dad’s little schemes.

He didn’t lack money, and was even less interested in business.

If Gu Xiaoxi had been a timid and feeble woman, without a formidable character, he would have 100% opposed the marriage. But then again, the woman he liked naturally had extraordinary character and unlimited charm.

"You’re thinking too much. He plainly has good intentions, not wanting his hard-earned business to fade away into obscurity. Someone like me, who knows nothing about business, he wouldn’t place great hopes on. But you, you must be his biggest hope," Gu Xiaoxi smiled and said.

"When I was in my teens, I helped him manage the company a bit, and it was nearly the death of me. I think it’s better not to, I’m a simple-minded person, and that’s why I like being a soldier.

I don’t like the deceit and treachery of businessmen.

" Even though he was a bit crafty himself, he definitely wasn’t going to be so underhanded that he didn’t have friends.

So, he has always been reluctant to engage in business.

However, he didn’t expect that his brother, who was prepared to inherit the family business, would suddenly pass away.

"It’s getting late, let me take you back," Quan Shaoqing glanced at the time and kissed her forehead. There was no helping it; these were extraordinary times. Though he longed for her, he couldn’t keep her here. That was a rule all the competing soldiers had to abide by.

"The dormitory is very close from here, you must be tired too. Rest early, I can go back by myself..."

Before she could finish, Quan Shaoqing covered her mouth, and said coldly, "Silly woman, I’m not sending you off because I’m worried you might encounter danger, but because I want to spend more time with you."

Gu Xiaoxi’s heart skipped a beat, her cheeks flushed immediately. Some words were uttered casually, but they felt so heartwarming to hear.

And he always so easily made her feel a warmth in her chest, as if she was enveloped in a warm embrace! She wanted to place him at the highest spot in her heart, to keep it warm forever, to let him guide her, to be her life’s navigator.

Gu Xiaoxi smiled happily, nuzzled into his embrace, and without any hesitation took his hand. Then they walked out of his quaint villa towards the grand dormitory not far away.

Walking on the pebble-covered path adorned with exotic charm, in the night’s lamplight, a military officer and a soldier together seemed a bit out of place.

But in terms of the man’s appearance and the woman’s features, they were perfectly matched.

The man’s features were enchantingly handsome and devilish, his figure sturdy, with his uniform billowing, adding to his iron-blooded and ruthless aura.

The woman had exquisitely refined features, uniquely stunning, overwhelmingly beautiful, with a straight posture and precise steps; even in her simple camouflage, she portrayed a heroic elegance.

The couple, hand in hand, with shadows elongated by the light, created a scene akin to a beautiful landscape painting, causing passersby to pause and admire.

Everyone looked at them with eyes full of envy.

At that moment, it was seen that the woman whispered something to the man, prompting an immediately tender and indulgent smile.

From a distance, their silhouettes intertwined, smiling so sweetly and warmly.

They brought a special tale of gallantry and tenderness to the military district compound.

Who says there is no romance and fairy-tale love in this world?

Here it is, isn’t it?

Beauty and the hero, soldier and general, princess and the prince on a white horse...

Yun Xiao leaned out of the window, recognizing Quan Shaoqing and Gu Xiaoxi from afar. He truly envied them. He envied Gu Xiaoxi even more, for having such an outstanding man doting on her, he felt happy for her!