CHAPTER 304: CHAPTER 303

Sun Guicai finished speaking and felt a cold gaze fall upon him. He couldn’t help but look up and saw a man standing behind the military wife. Then he noticed the epaulet on his shoulder—it turned out to be a Deputy Sergeant Major.

A Deputy Sergeant Major who dares to stare at him like this!

"Kid, who are you?" Sun Guicai was furious; today’s young people are really something else.

Luo Xudong replied coldly, "An active-duty soldier dedicating his life to the nation."

He emphasized the words ’dedicating his life’ and ’active-duty soldier,’ reminding Sun Guicai that what they’re doing now is exactly what Sun did back then. If he doesn’t respect active-duty soldiers, he simultaneously dismisses his own dedication during his service!

Sun Guicai immediately understood his meaning, so angry that his beard was about to fly off, but if he held onto this issue, it was clear he couldn’t win against this kid, so he had to change the topic.

"Is this your wife?" Sun Guicai said in a cold voice, "Manage your wife; it’s unacceptable for her to act so arrogantly. As a military family member, she should adhere to the behavior expected and restrain every word and action!" Sun Guicai proclaimed righteously.

"Veteran, where are you from? Do your family know you speak such nonsense?" The soldiers around them said, arms crossed.

Sun Guicai probably didn’t realize that the soldiers surrounding him were all from the 9th Company, including the one who spoke earlier.

"Exactly, we clearly saw earlier that she offered you the seat. Yet, you keep finding faults, saying her attitude and mindset are problematic. You’re the one acting arrogantly!"

"Absolutely, the eyes of the masses are bright. Do you think people will believe whatever you say?"

Realizing things were not going well, Li Ying quickly stood up and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, making the gesture delicately, touching many hearts.

"Comrades, it’s all a misunderstanding. This seat was occupied by the sister-in-law first. I and Grandpa Sun just sat temporarily, ready to leave when she arrived." Li Ying reminded everyone that it was the health team that unjustly occupied the seat first.

Sun Guicai snorted coldly, "I’d like to ask, when did the cafeteria allow private seat occupation? Should those without seats at the back just wait aimlessly?"

Some who frequently couldn’t find seats resonated with him, staring angrily at the health team members.

But most people didn’t care as much. Almost everyone dining here were soldiers, competing based on skill; if you couldn’t get a seat, tough luck!

Beisitian knew he would bring up this issue. Just about to say something, a pair of big hands landed on her shoulders.

Luo Xudong leaned forward slightly, softly asking, "Haven’t eaten yet, right?"

Beisitian nodded.

A few soldiers from another table immediately stood up and shouted together, "Sister-in-law, please sit!"

These soldiers had a strong presence, shouting loudly enough for the whole cafeteria to hear. Everyone could see them standing in two rows, backs straight, exuding tremendous vigor.

Li Ying’s eyes were filled with envy; this should have been her treatment!

Beisitian thanked them, inviting Shen Junping, Yu Shufang, and others to join them at the table.

These soldiers who gave up their seats gathered around Sun Guicai and Li Ying, sitting down if there were empty spaces or waiting on the side if not.

With such piercing stares, how could Sun Guicai and Li Ying eat properly?

Sun Guicai was so angry his chest hurt, ready to bring up the seat occupation issue again when Luo Xudong spoke up.

"Sancai, in the future, reserve a seat for me and also for your sister-in-law and her colleagues."

"Yes!" A sturdy soldier responded loudly, chest out and legs together.

"If anyone inconsiderate reserves it, regardless of gender ..." Luo Xudong glanced at Li Ying, then at Sun Guicai, "regardless of age..." finally coldly added, "throw them all out!"

"Understood!"

The whole 9th Company eating in the cafeteria responded in unison, loud enough for even the kitchen staff to hear, startling Sun Guicai.

Luo Xudong finished speaking and sat down next to Beisitian, eating with her.

Two words appeared in Sun Guicai’s mind, military scoundrels!

This group of people is a bunch of military scoundrels!

Sun Guicai scanned around and found that no one was intervening. Not only that, the soldiers even looked at him mockingly?!

Li Ying felt like burying her face in her chest, never expecting that with Sun Guicai, an elder here, this group would still dare to cause such a scene!

Luo Xudong didn’t give any face either, reprimanding her in front of so many people, making her feel terribly wronged. Obviously, it was that group that occupied the seats first!

Although these soldiers had some rivalry among different squads and companies, when it really came down to it, their interests aligned. Sun Guicai’s words placing the older generation at the top, seemingly expecting them to be revered, really annoyed the active-duty soldiers.

You sacrificed for the country? We’re currently sacrificing for the country; let’s really talk about whose contributions are greater!

Sun Guicai was infuriated and turned to leave, skipping the meal; he wasn’t going to let this go. He was going to seek out higher-ups for an explanation!

The older generation deserved respect, yet they were treated with such contempt; it truly chilled the heart!

Seeing Sun Guicai storm out, Beisitian couldn’t help but feel worried—not for herself, but for Luo Xudong, wondering if this would cause trouble for him.

The members of the health team felt vindicated with Luo Xudong standing up for them; his protection and spoiling of his wife were unparalleled, truly enviable.

But could this cause trouble for him?

Ma Xiuli looked at Luo Xudong, holding her heart in hands; she wanted to find such a man in the future. Meanwhile, Shen Junping’s face turned a little dark; he wasn’t that type!

Luo Jiali glanced at the doorway—if she encountered such a situation, would someone protect her like that? Where did Tian Lei disappear to!

"Don’t worry, eat your meal and get back to work." Luo Xudong said.

Sun Guicai walked out briskly, leaving Li Ying standing alone, looking desolate. The problem was, none of the soldiers around paid her any attention, having wasted a lot of her emotions; did these men lack compassion?

Li Ying was frustrated and couldn’t stay any longer; she lowered her head and quickly walked out.

Sitting in the corner, Chai Xiaohu couldn’t help but laugh upon seeing this. If there’s anyone in this world who could handle that b****, it would probably be Beisitian!

Her gaze fell on Luo Xudong. No wonder Li Ying kept thinking of him; she knew that Li Ying didn’t care that he was divorced before; this man was indeed a good man!