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That is not acceptable. We must seize the imperial authority and indulge in the empress; we must always have this level of ambition.

He then turned and ran back inside the main gate, calling for the chauffeur to bring the car over. In less than two or three minutes, Director Lei successfully boarded the car, and Zhang Jiatian also took a seat beside him: "Where is the General going?"

What is it? Do you think that person is not worthy of you?

Zhang Jiatian displayed a somewhat shy demeanor: "I was just using that as a metaphor..."

I heard that he had a quarrel with Mrs. Chun

Ray Duli raised his head and said, "Rest? I came here to have fun, what do I need to rest for?" Then he turned around, draped in his coat, and entered the room. After looking around, he added, "What is there to play? It's boring."

Brother, let me say something, and I hope you won't take it the wrong way. If she were truly exceptional, she might not be willing to marry someone like me. No matter how powerful or influential you are, she would still regard you as just a commoner, not giving you any regard. So, it's best to keep things within reason.

Anywhere is fine, the farther the better

Indeed!

Zhang Jiatian was inexplicably amused by him, and after turning around, she caught up with him: "Does the handsome guy blame me for sneaking back?"

Zhang Jiatian, not feeling sleepy, followed Bai Xuefeng to the restaurant and sat down to drink porridge. Bai Xuefeng, with a shiny face from cooking, was originally quite spirited, but now he seemed less so, hurriedly shoveling spoonfuls of rice porridge into his mouth. Zhang Jiatian called out to him, "Hey, Lao Bai, eat a little slower, I'm not competing with you."

Zhang Jiatian looked at him as if he was about to change his expression again, and quickly raised his hand to make a calming gesture: "Please wait a moment—don't rush, just a moment!"

Leiduli sat on the sofa, drinking wine, listening to music, and engaging in casual conversation with Zhang Jiatian. Zhang Jiatian felt that Leiduli's demeanor today seemed somewhat unusual, so he was extra cautious, accommodating him in every way possible. After carefully attending to him until the early hours of the morning, Leiduli finally exhausted his energy and went to bed.

Bai Xuefeng blinked his eyes, as if he was caught off guard by the question: "This... I do not handle military affairs, so I cannot say for certain"

I will not marry unless it is to someone of the highest caliber

Zhang Jiatian suddenly realized that last night he was qualified to enjoy food and entertainment with Director Lei, while Bai Xuefeng and others had been working hard all along

"Good." He stepped forward and said, "Come back well, follow me!"

The wind on the mountain is cool, and at night it is especially cool. Zhang Jiatian, while responding, turned back and waved to the servant to bring over a coat. When the servant brought the coat, he personally draped it over Director Lei, being as attentive and respectful as a filial son would be to his father: "General, it is cold outside; please come in and rest!"

Zhang Jiatian approached Lei Duli, bending over with a苦 face and said, "Sigh, considering that I spent the whole night trying to amuse you, please do not nitpick my words. I have not read many books in total, so what beautiful words can I possibly say? If my words sound unpleasant, just take it as me talking nonsense."

Zhang Jiatian immediately changed his words: "No, no, no, it is I who will accompany you, you take me there."

Bai Xuefeng drank another large bowl of hot porridge. Zhang Jiatian observed that color was gradually returning to his face, and only then did he lean closer and whisper, "General, what is the matter? Is there something troubling you?"

Leiduli leaned back and turned his face to look out the car window: "Go play!"

"Then you eat." He pushed the small pot containing hot porridge in front of Baixuefeng, "Eat more!"

Zhang Jiatian, feeling both amused and helpless, went downstairs to find Bai Xuefeng and asked him: "What does this mean, Big Shot? Are you looking for a woman?"

Bai Xuefeng pondered for a moment, and suddenly slapped his forehead: "I've got it! Wait for me, I will go down the mountain for a while, perhaps I can catch a few girls who sing!"

Then let that be my happiness

Leiduli stared at him without blinking, his face still wearing a smile that was not quite a smile: "With a capable person like you, I will never dare to think of the Emperor in my lifetime"

Have you heard about it as well

Go find! Director Lei issued the command, "Aren't you good at comforting people? Very well, tonight I will give you an opportunity to cheer me up. If I am happy, you will all be happy; if I am not happy, no one will have a good time!"

Zhang Jiatian let out a cold laugh: "Has the young lady from a wealthy family dismissed me?"

Ray Duli turned his two black eyes back towards the window and said, "I thought of a distant place." Then he said to the driver in front, "Head towards Xishan!"

Zhang Jiatian immediately patted the chauffeur on the shoulder: "Stop!"

Zhang Jiatian smiled and said, "If you want to have fun, you need to go back to the city. What is there to play with up here in the mountains?"

When the sky was dark as ink, Supervisor Lei arrived at Xishan.

"Happy?" Lei Duli turned to look at him and said, "Do I look like someone who is happy?"

Then you can go with me to Wenxian

Leiduli leaned against the back of the car seat and turned his head, his eyelids drooping, his eyes rolling beneath his eyelashes in a disdainful manner: "Me, with you?"

Zhang Jiatian chased after him to see his face: "Are you particularly happy today, handsome?"

Then he slammed the car door shut with a bang and commanded the driver, "Depart!"

When Lei Duli met Zhang Jiatian, he felt a refreshing sense of novelty

Reverend Lei observed his every move, feeling nothing but joy and exhilaration

Reverend Lei waved his hand without turning back and said: "This time I will spare you, but there shall be no next time"

Reverend Lei nodded slightly

Bai Xuefeng descended the mountain overnight, and his journey was not in vain, as he indeed found the singers at the Xishan Hotel at the foot of the mountain

I am in a difficult position, unable to rise or fall, and have wasted time. As for you, it is much easier; with your current status, you are qualified to marry a young lady from a wealthy family.

Zhang Jiatian had prepared a belly full of sweet words in advance, intending to deal with the increasingly difficult Lei Duli upon his return. Unexpectedly, Lei Duli suddenly changed his demeanor and greeted him with a smile as soon as they met. However, this smile was peculiar, prompting Zhang Jiatian to make associations. After taking a few steps, Lei Duli suddenly stopped and asked, "Where is the car?"

Zhang Jiatian stood tall in his military uniform, his boots shining brightly. He was not wearing a hat, revealing his freshly cut black short hair, with his temples shaved closely. A small squad of guards followed him, all of whom were well-built young men, uniformly dressed in bright colors. Upon encountering Director Lei, Zhang Jiatian came to attention and saluted, exclaiming loudly: "Good day, Commander!"

Then he raised his eyes to look at Supervisor Lei: "You wouldn't suspect me again, would you? I swear to you, I have no intention of seeking an official position from you, nor do I wish to oppose you. If you have a stomach ache, just sit down and wait for a bowl of hot soup to soothe your stomach, don't make it difficult for me. Look at me, I don't even dare to lift my head in front of you, how pitiful I am."

After saying this, he tugged at Director Lei's sleeve, pushing and inviting him to sit down at the dining table, and instructed the servant to clear away all the leftover bowls and chopsticks from the table. Director Lei, feeling confused, was at once annoyed and charmed by him, and for a moment found himself at a loss for words, only saying: "Another vow? Your vows are not worth much."

The driver was startled and immediately stepped on the brakes. Zhang Jiatian pushed the car door open and leaned out, shouting to the car following behind: "The commander is heading to Xishan! You all go back and report the news!"

Zhang Jiatian stood behind him with a smile, letting out a sigh. Like a signboard, he wore a smile on his face, hiding behind it as he coldly observed the back of Supervisor Lei's head.

So he quickly stood up and said, "General, why don't you sleep a little longer?"

No. The chief is now sleeping in the study every night. At this point, Bai Xuefeng quickly added a smile, "Ah, it's actually not a big deal, it's just a couple's quarrel. It will be fine in a few days."

Bai Xuefeng said, "The general may have drunk too much cold wine at night. I will have the kitchen prepare a bowl of hot soup for the general to warm his stomach!"

Ray looked him up and down, and after finishing his assessment, he finally realized the issue: "Why are you back again?"

Bai Xuefeng immediately shook his head: "It doesn't sound like it."

During this season, there are also guests staying at the Xishan Hotel. With guests present, entertainment is necessary, so several young women who perform drum songs, accompanied by musicians, came to seek business. Normally, Bai Xuefeng would not even glance at such women, but now he treats them as treasures, having them all carried up the mountain in sedan chairs. The villa is brilliantly lit, and these drum singers take turns performing, regardless of the quality of their singing, the villa has indeed become lively at once.

So, have they reconciled now

Bai Xuefeng walked out of the restaurant to relay a message, leaving Lei Duli to look at Zhang Jiatian with a half-smile, saying, "You have quite the ambition!"

Leiduli stood with his hands behind his back, frowning as he looked at him. After a moment, he suddenly burst into laughter. He was truly tired of the familiar faces at home, but this Zhang Jiatian, who seemed to have descended from the heavens, brought a refreshing change to his perspective, and he felt a sudden surge of joy. As for the various grievances he had against Zhang Jiatian earlier, he decided to set them aside for the time being—there would be time to settle accounts later.

Zhang Jiatian looked at him and smiled: "You are so knowledgeable, how come you haven't managed to find a wife for yourself?"

After he finished speaking, he suddenly saw Bai Xuefeng wipe his mouth and stand up. He immediately turned his head to look back and noticed that Supervisor Lei had entered the dining room at some point, his gaze lingering back and forth between the faces of him and Bai Xuefeng.

At this time, Bai Xuefeng had already brought his men and caught up. The servants left behind at the Lei family's villa in the Western Mountains had received a call in advance and had already arranged the sedan chair. Director Lei got out of the car and entered the sedan chair, comfortably ascending the mountain amidst the escort of the guard.

Xishan Villa is a three-story western-style building with a spacious courtyard. Although it is not yet the season for mountain excursions, as soon as the weather warms up, there are dedicated personnel responsible for cleaning, ensuring that the interior is spotless and devoid of any desolation. Upon arriving here, Lei Duli felt a considerable distance from Beijing, as if his entangled worries, which he could neither cut nor sort out, were left behind in the city, growing and thriving without him. Standing on the second-floor terrace with Zhang Jiatian, he pointed into the distance: "Do you see that? The area enveloped in a red glow is Beijing."

Where to go for fun

Zhang Jiatian put down his hands and, with a decisive bow, lowered his stature to a height acceptable to Director Lei: "I have returned without permission, as I have been missing the Commander in my heart, thus I gathered the courage to do so"

The doctor replied: "Stomach pain, unable to sleep"

What should be done then

Bai Xuefeng hurriedly gulped down a bowl of porridge, then let out a long sigh, as if he had calmed down a bit: "My Commander Zhang, just think about it, I haven't eaten a single grain of rice since yesterday afternoon, and I've run up and down the mountain several times. How can I not be hungry? To be honest, if the General doesn't sleep soon, I will faint.