Chapter 673
I'm Here to Join You
Chapter 673 I'm here to join you...
Marshal Shi took Shi Sijin's words to heart and immediately handed over almost all the tasks at hand to others.
As for himself, he was prepared to conduct a thorough observation of Bai Mianmian.
He wanted to see what that brat meant by those words.
However, his plan has been delayed for a long time.
Because a whole morning had passed, and he hadn't even seen a shadow of Bai Mianmian.
Marshal Shi looked at the bustling canteen, and only two words came to mind: Where are they?
Where is Bai Mianmian?
She's purifying pollutants from plants in her own home.
After being away for several days, the plants in the garden and the indoor plants have all wilted to varying degrees.
The good news is that no plants died.
The current state of these plants is entirely due to excessive levels of pollutants. Once the pollutants are removed and they are cared for for a period of time, they will be able to fully recover their vibrant state.
By the time Bai Mianmian had purified all the plants in her house, most of the day had already passed.
Bai Mianmian glanced at the time on her terminal; it was almost lunchtime. She turned and walked towards the restaurant.
Jiang Ci had already sent a message on her terminal in the morning saying that she wouldn't be coming back for lunch, so she didn't need to wait for him to return; she could eat by herself.
As soon as Bai Mianmian sat down at the dining table, Xiao Zhi No. 1 robot came over with a steaming hot lunch and gently placed the plate in front of her.
At the same time, in the Second Army Corps' mess hall, Jiang Ci, Shi Sijin, and Marshal Shi met.
Marshal Shi's gaze swept over Jiang Ci's side and behind him immediately, but he still did not see Bai Mianmian.
"Why didn't Mianmian come?" He finally asked the question that had been lingering in his mind all morning.
Shi Sijin immediately turned her gaze to Jiang Ci beside her.
“She ate at home, so she won’t be coming over,” Jiang Ci replied calmly.
"Hmm," Marshal Shi responded indifferently.
Although somewhat disappointed at not being able to see Bai Mianmian, it was inconvenient to send someone over at the moment, so he could only give up for the time being.
Marshal Shi didn't say anything more, turned around and walked towards the food pick-up area first.
Jiang Ci lifted his foot to follow, and Shi Sijin, seeing this, immediately hurried to catch up and walked alongside him toward the food pick-up area.
The canteen was bustling with noise, the clatter of plates mingling with the soldiers' laughter, making it much more lively than Bai Mianmian's place at home.
After picking up their food, Jiang Ci and the other two sat down and ate quietly, a stark contrast to the lively atmosphere at the next table.
Lunch ended in this silence.
After finishing his meal, Jiang Ci was the first to ask Marshal Shi if he needed to return to handle his work. After receiving permission, he got up and left the canteen.
Shi Sijin's gaze lingered between Marshal Shi and Jiang Ci for a moment before she followed Jiang Ci and left together.
Marshal Shi's gaze followed the departing figures of the two men, his eyes filled with a mixture of inquiry and contemplation.
Based on his understanding of his own brat, Jiang Ci should now know about their conversation last night.
But right now, Jiang Ci hasn't mentioned a single word. What does that mean?
Shi Sijin, who had followed Jiang Ci out, was also quite curious about this question. Not long after they left the cafeteria, he asked, "Why didn't you say anything?"
Jiang Ci glanced at him. "What did you say?"
"It's about your sister-in-law, you don't really want to do what my father wants, do you?" Shi Sijin said, pretending to be scared as she hugged her arms tightly and distanced herself from Jiang Ci.
Let's go back to the morning.
Shi Sijin was struggling to find the right words when his gaze suddenly met Jiang Ci's suspicious look. He was even more at a loss for words. After stammering for a while, he finally uttered a few words: "My sister-in-law's second husband, I..."
However, before he could finish speaking, a chilling killing intent suddenly erupted and rushed towards him.
So much so that the words he was about to say were instantly silenced by this oppressive feeling, and he swallowed the rest of his words back.
His previously unfocused gaze instinctively turned towards the source of the murderous aura, only to meet Jiang Ci's icy gaze head-on.
"!" Shi Sijin's heart skipped a beat.
Ah Ci was truly enraged!
Upon confirming this, Shi Sijin's Adam's apple bobbed almost imperceptibly, and she quickly protested, "No, it's not what you think! Listen to me, it's like this..."
Under Jiang Ci's icy gaze, Shi Sijin briefly recounted her conversation with Marshal Shi from the previous night.
Of course, he never mentioned Marshal Shi's suggestion that he become Bai Mianmian's second husband.
He had originally planned to reveal this to Jiang Ci in a joking tone and use it as a starting point for conversation.
However, as soon as he started to say that, Jiang Ci's murderous aura locked onto him, so how could he dare to mention those words again?
But even though he didn't bring it up again, Jiang Ci could guess what was going on.
Suddenly, those already cold and deep eyes took on a sharp scrutiny, as if they were weighing something in their hands as they looked at Shi Sijin.
"Hey, what kind of look is that?" Shi Sijin stepped away from Jiang Ci and protested.
"Don't hang around Mianmian too much. When Uncle Shi goes back, you leave with him." Jiang Ci said and walked forward.
"!!" Shi Sijin's pupils shrank sharply, and he instantly understood that Jiang Ci had clearly guessed what he hadn't said!
rely on it!
She had finally convinced him that she had no ulterior motives towards Bai Mianmian, and they had only been at peace for a few days. Was she going to be misunderstood again as having designs on her?!
In that instant, the image of countless delicious foods rapidly disappearing into Shi Sijin's mind flashed through her mind.
"Wait a minute!" Startled, Shi Sijin hurriedly chased after Jiang Ci, saying, "I've already said before, I'm not thinking of stealing your sister-in-law, I'm here to join you..."
Jiang Ci's deathly gaze fixed on him once more!
"Pah!" Shi Sijin realized her mistake as soon as the words left her mouth, spat loudly under that death stare, and then apologized, "Sorry, I blurted it out."
Noticing that Jiang Ci's gaze had softened somewhat, Shi Sijin pressed on, saying, "A-Ci, believe me, I absolutely have no designs on your status as my sister-in-law's partner. I can guarantee that what I'm saying is completely from the bottom of my heart!"
Last night, he specifically reminded his father not to upset Bai Mianmian, lest Jiang Ci get angry and make them both leave the Second Legion.
But who would have thought that they had angered Jiang Ci so early in the morning that he would actually kick them out?
Shi Sijin felt a bitter smile rise in her heart, and for a moment she was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
Should he be happy that his understanding of Jiang Ci remained as sharp as ever? Or should he be annoyed that he had hit the nail on the head?
Jiang Ci knew Shi Sijin's character well; once he made such a statement, it was no lie.
He then looked away and continued walking forward.
Seeing that Jiang Ci did not speak, Shi Sijin immediately knew that she still had to leave the Second Army with her father.
“To tell you the truth, although my father did consider having me take my sister-in-law’s place as a partner, I refused at the time,” Shi Sijin explained to Jiang Ci.
"You can't take your anger out on me because of what my father said. Let me tell you, I will absolutely not leave the Second Legion. You'd better approve my application report quickly, or I'll go find my sister-in-law..."
Upon hearing that he was going to find Bai Mianmian, Jiang Ci's sharp gaze immediately swept over him again.
But then they heard Shi Sijin slowly utter the last word, "...cry".
Jiang Ci: "..."