Chapter 49: Jealousy

Okay, let’s go back. Our Battalion Commander Leng is jealous. Wang Li found it amusing how Leng Mohan shooed everyone away because they were looking at Luo Jiaojiao. He thought to himself, Leng Mohan usually looks so serious, but he didn’t expect him to have such a childish side.

However, if he had such a beautiful wife, he wouldn’t let others look at her either, especially after Luo Jiaojiao had just been crying. The thought of it was even more alluring, making him want to hide her away.

Wang Li thought this as he couldn’t help but glance at Luo Jiaojiao again. Her eyes were red, as if she had just been crying, and a few tears still clung to her face. Her skin was as white as snow, her jade-like face radiating a gentle aura.

Her lips curved slightly upwards, revealing a subtle smile, as if it were a provocation and temptation towards Leng Mohan.

Leng Mohan saw Wang Li stealing glances at Luo Jiaojiao again, and he became even more displeased. He deliberately coughed to remind Wang Li to mind his manners.

Wang Li finally came to his senses and quickly retracted his gaze, saying with a forced smile, “Battalion Commander Leng, don’t be angry. I was just taking a casual look.”

“Humph!” Leng Mohan coldly snorted and said nothing more. He turned to look at the soldiers behind him and said loudly, “What are you all crowding around here for? Hurry back to rest and prepare for tomorrow’s training!”

Upon hearing Leng Mohan’s words, the soldiers scattered like birds and beasts, leaving only Leng Mohan, Luo Jiaojiao, Wang Li, and Mu Bai. Leng Mohan looked at Luo Jiaojiao and said softly, “Let’s go home too. I’ll take you furniture shopping tomorrow.”

“Okay.” Luo Jiaojiao replied obediently. Her eyes were fixed on Leng Mohan, filled with joy. Leng Mohan sighed helplessly and said, “I really don’t want you to go out and be seen by everyone.”

Seeing this scene, Wang Li felt a pang of envy. He thought, if only he could have a wife like Luo Jiaojiao, how wonderful that would be. But he also knew that Luo Jiaojiao was Leng Mohan’s wife, and he could only think about it in his heart.

He couldn’t help but sigh and said, “Battalion Commander Leng, you’re so lucky to have such a beautiful wife.”

“Envious of my wife?” Leng Mohan glared at Wang Li and said, “Keep your eyes to yourself and don’t look around.”

Wang Li found it funny how Leng Mohan guarded Luo Jiaojiao like a mother hen. “Everyone appreciates beauty. You can’t even let people take a couple of extra glances? You’re really domineering.”

Leng Mohan was very unhappy. He admitted he was a bit domineering, but he would never allow other men to look at his wife.

Wang Li, feeling a little intimidated by his glare, knew that Leng Mohan was not someone to be trifled with, so he quickly said, “Yes, yes, I understand.”

Wang Li looked at Leng Mohan. He didn’t know why he was like this. He didn’t have any improper thoughts about Luo Jiaojiao, he just thought she was very beautiful and elegant. Perhaps it was because he hadn’t met a woman who made his heart flutter so much, he thought to himself.

Mu Bai gently shook his head, his gaze falling on Luo Jiaojiao beside Leng Mohan.

Mu Bai’s eyes were full of concern and kindness. He smiled at Luo Jiaojiao and said, “Wang Li was just joking, don’t take it to heart. Wang Li and I are both good friends of Mohan. If you need any help, feel free to tell us, we will do our best to help you. Of course, with Mohan here, we wouldn’t have a chance to help anyway.”

Luo Jiaojiao looked up, her eyes met Mu Bai’s, and her eyes sparkled with tears of gratitude and joy.

She smiled slightly and said to Mu Bai, “Thank you.” This simple thank you contained endless gratitude.

Wang Li also said, “You’re welcome, it’s what we should do. We are all comrades and friends, helping each other is our responsibility. We came to help, hoping Mohan could pack up and move in sooner so he can return to lead the training.”

Luo Jiaojiao felt the warmth and care between friends from Mu Bai and Wang Li’s words. Their relationship with Leng Mohan seemed excellent.

“Alright, we’ll go back first.” Wang Li pulled Mu Bai, said goodbye to Leng Mohan and Luo Jiaojiao, and then turned back to Leng Mohan.

“I’ll have them take the rabbit back to clean and roast it later. I’ll go buy some drinks and we can all have it together. If you want to come, just come in an hour, same place.”

Leng Mohan, remembering Luo Jiaojiao’s frightened tears after the rabbit died, shook his head. “Jiaojiao and I won’t go, you guys go ahead.” Wang Li knew Luo Jiaojiao must have been scared, so he didn’t insist and nodded, leaving.

After Wang Li and Mu Bai left, Leng Mohan gently patted Luo Jiaojiao’s shoulder and comforted her, “Okay, let’s go home too. I’ll take you furniture shopping tomorrow. Have you finished drawing the designs you want?”

Luo Jiaojiao smiled and said, “Yes, I drew three designs to show you.”

“Brother Leng, I know you’re worried about my safety, and I’ll be more careful in the future and won’t worry you again. I know my appearance is somewhat charming and alluring, easily attracting attention, but I’m definitely not flirtatious.”

“I’ve always been well-behaved, and I’ve never thought of seducing anyone. You are the only person I love and care about, and I only hope to stay by your side and be a gentle and considerate wife.”

Luo Jiaojiao felt her explanation was a little weak. She was worried that Brother Leng wouldn’t believe her. She knew her appearance was easily misunderstood, and after her teacher’s deliberate training, she was even more alluring, so she rarely looked up at people, fearing being misunderstood as trying to seduce them.

However, her feelings for Leng Mohan were genuine, and she hoped he would believe her.

Leng Mohan looked at Luo Jiaojiao’s sincere eyes, sighed helplessly, and knew his earlier reaction was a bit excessive, but he could also understand his own feelings.

He knew Luo Jiaojiao was very charming, and many people would be attracted to her. He was worried about losing Luo Jiaojiao, so he was so domineering, not wanting anyone to look at her.

“Jiaojiao, I believe you. I know you’re not that kind of flirtatious woman, not to mention you don’t have the guts, even if you did, you wouldn’t find anyone better than me to seduce.” Leng Mohan said with utmost confidence.

Luo Jiaojiao moved to tears, she threw herself into Brother Leng’s arms, feeling his warm embrace. She knew she had found a good man, a man worthy of entrusting her life to. She was willing to change herself for him and be a better wife.