CHAPTER 263: CHAPTER 263: MEETING COMPANY COMMANDER ZHOU AGAIN

It seems that people from the military have arrived.

Chen Meilan’s expression immediately became a bit tense.

Seeing that Su Xiaoxiao and Qin Shuang were still standing there, she hurriedly urged, "You two, hurry to the entrance."

With people already here and the etiquette out of place, it really isn’t quite appropriate.

Su Xiaoxiao held Qin Shuang’s hand to leave, but after walking a few steps, she felt her clothes being tugged.

"Xiaoxiao, does this... look alright?"

The usually mature and composed Chen Meilan looked unusually flustered and as nervous as a young girl just starting out.

She clutched her sleeves, and her perfectly shaped lips pressed tightly, making the color of her lips appear even more alluring.

"Don’t worry, Director Chen, right now you are the most beautiful woman here, you’re sure to impress everyone!"

Su Xiaoxiao turned around, giving her a thumbs up, with genuine admiration on her face.

"Director Chen, don’t worry, you will definitely outshine everyone today."

Qin Shuang echoed the praise.

Chen Meilan blushed at their words, wondering how these two girls could exaggerate so much? Was she really that beautiful?

"You’re just sweet talkers, if I truly find someone suitable today, I’ll treat you both to candy later."

"Alright, you two go quickly, don’t delay the main event."

The two hurriedly tidied their clothes and jogged to the entrance of the department store.

As soon as they arrived at the entrance, they saw Xu Cuilan looking anxious.

Seeing them, she was momentarily stunned, "Aren’t you supposed to be inside preparing for the social gathering? What are you doing here?"

These two girls, the social event is about to start, and they are still wandering around?

After speaking, she frowned and glanced behind them, "Have you seen Director Chen? She asked them to find two people for the etiquette, and why haven’t they come yet? The vehicle is almost at the entrance."

Su Xiaoxiao took a quick look into the distance and indeed saw several Liberation trucks heading this way.

She pointed at herself and Qin Shuang, smiling, "Manager Xu, we’re the etiquette for today."

Xu Cuilan was puzzled, "Do you both have partners already?"

Having mingled with the group all the time, she knew exactly who had partners and who didn’t.

But these two little girls in front clearly hadn’t had anyone come to meet them.

Comrade Su had someone named Song Weidong before, but hadn’t it ended?

Could it be they became a couple without her knowing?

Should she treat this girl better in the future as she might be the future daughter-in-law of her direct superior?

While pondering over this, she heard Su Xiaoxiao asking, "Manager Xu, where should we stand? How about one on each side of the entrance?"

Xu Cuilan snapped back to reality, seeing the Liberation trucks approaching, she hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, that’s the spot, one of you on each side."

The two hurriedly found their positions and stood firm, just as the sound of brakes neatly echoed nearby.

The morning sunlight was a bit dazzling, so Su Xiaoxiao squinted her eyes and saw a group of men in uniform jumping off the truck, looking heroic.

Each was tall with long legs, moving with swift and clean actions, causing Su Xiaoxiao to sigh inwardly that indeed all good men were handed over to the country.

Seeing someone heading their way, she quickly withdrew her gaze, folded her hands in front and stood upright.

Then she heard a loud slogan in her ear.

Followed by the sound of synchronized footsteps.

The footsteps came closer and soon a row of young soldiers in uniform came up before them.

Each raised his head and puffed out his chest, looking straight ahead, full of spirit.

Especially the man in front, with tanned skin, tall and slender, broad shoulders and long legs, looking brave.

Su Xiaoxiao inexplicably felt this person seemed familiar, and when she glanced slightly, she almost choked on her own saliva.

Wasn’t the man at the very front none other than Zhou Cheng whom she hadn’t seen in a while?

Zhou Cheng walked at the front of the team, originally striding in, but as he reached the entrance, he suddenly turned back and unexpectedly bumped into the door frame.

He hissed lightly, hastily covered his forehead, and turned back, meeting Su Xiaoxiao’s gaze.

Their eyes locked, and before he could react, Su Xiaoxiao gave him a friendly smile.

The golden sunlight shone on the girl like a soft glow, making even her hair seem to spark.

Zhou Cheng stood there momentarily forgetting to react.

Until someone behind him called, "Captain Zhou, aren’t we going inside?"

Zhou Cheng’s face turned red, and after coming to his senses, he stepped out of line, issuing orders to the team behind him, "At ease, stand at attention, quick march, target: department store cafeteria."

Then, a group of people saw their usually strict and stern Captain Zhou stand beside the lady at the entrance with a flushed face.

As their gaze shifted to the woman, before they could see her face clearly, Zhou Cheng blocked their view with a stern face.

He sternly rebuked, "Why are you all gawking, follow the orders!"

"Yes!"

A loud and neat response sounded, and everyone moved in uniform steps into the cafeteria.

A few in the team walked a distance, turned back to see the lady under their Captain’s protection, only to find themselves faced with Captain Zhou’s dark and stern face.

The woman behind was completely shielded by him, tightly guarded.

It was the first time they saw their Captain protect someone so closely.

Facing their leader’s murderous stare, they instantly retracted their gaze like frightened quails.

Gosh, their Captain’s expression was terrifying!

Once the team disappeared into the entrance, Zhou Cheng stood with a flushed face before Su Xiaoxiao, "Comrade Su, long time no see."

Seeing him, Su Xiaoxiao remembered the money she owed, reaching out to get it only to realize she hadn’t brought enough money.

She hurriedly said, "Comrade Zhou, when are you leaving?"

Thinking that if he’s still here tomorrow, she could bring the money to repay him.

Hearing her words, Zhou Cheng felt his heart sink further.

Does she really dislike seeing him this much? Thinking about asking him to leave as soon as they meet?

Pressing his lips together, he asked, "Comrade Su, do you dislike me that much?"

"Ah? That’s not what I meant."

Su Xiaoxiao hurriedly explained when she saw his misunderstanding.

Light sparked in Zhou Cheng’s eyes immediately, "So you don’t dislike me?"

Su Xiaoxiao nodded, "Of course, we’re friends now, how could I dislike you."

In her view, Comrade Zhou was quite nice, warm-hearted and generous.

"Can I then..."

Always calm and steady, Captain Zhou felt his heart gently rippling like floating on water, as she spoke.

But before the ripples could spread, Su Xiaoxiao spoke up.

"Comrade Zhou, if you don’t leave tomorrow, I’ll bring the money to repay you, I didn’t bring it today."

Zhou Cheng: "..."

His heart, which had just started to ripple, shattered into pieces.

He opened his mouth to speak, but another cold voice interrupted.

"Comrade Su!"