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Chapter 654 Did he flee to escape punishment?

Marshal Shi seemed to sense something and turned to look at the person who had been standing to the side for a long time.

"What? Is something wrong?" Shi Sijin looked at Zeng Xiang first, her narrowed eyes full of warning.

Zeng Xiang's gaze swept back and forth between Shi Sijin and Marshal Shi, then he shook his head with a smile and said, "It's nothing."

Remembering that his boss hadn't said much, Zeng Xiang wisely kept quiet as well.

"Are you really alright?" Marshal Shi stared at Zeng Xiang with a stern gaze and asked in a deep voice.

The gaze that swept over him just now didn't seem to indicate anything was wrong.

Shi Sijin's heart skipped a beat.

"Reporting to the Marshal!" Zeng Xiang, holding the tray with both hands, instantly stood up straight and said, "I'm fine!"

The answer was forceful, but it was also irrelevant to the question.

Marshal Shi was also taken aback by his answer and was momentarily speechless.

Who asked him if he was alright?

A look of surprise flashed across Shi Sijin's eyes, and then she couldn't help but sigh inwardly: "Wow, her reaction speed is amazing."

Marshal Shi frowned slightly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the solemn Zeng Xiang, and said in a deep voice, "Tell me, what exactly is wrong with this soup?"

The only thing that could make him stop was the pot of soup that Shi Sijin brought back.

"..." A hint of guilt flashed across Shi Sijin's eyes.

However, Marshal Shi's attention was entirely focused on Zeng Xiang at the moment, and he did not notice the strange look that flashed across Zeng Xiang's eyes.

"Reporting to the Marshal, there is nothing wrong with this soup. It is made with high-grade ingredients with zero pollution levels, and the taste is extremely delicious. It is truly a rare delicacy," Zeng Xiang reported calmly and in a steady tone.

As for the consequences of drinking too much of this soup and eating too much S-grade mutated snake meat, he didn't mention a word about it.

"!" Shi Sijin was stunned by Zeng Xiang's answer.

That's some serious composure!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Gu Yue at the next table.

At this moment, Marshal Shi, seeing that he could not get more information from Zeng Xiang, turned his gaze to the crowd around him and said in a deep voice, "Do you all think so too?"

Because of the conversation, almost everyone nearby turned their attention to them. When Marshal Shi turned to ask them a question, many people instinctively stood up.

"Yes."

At first, only a few people responded cautiously, but as more people joined in, the responses gradually merged into a chorus, and the tone changed from hesitant to increasingly firm.

When Marshal Shi saw that so many people agreed with Zeng Xiang's statement, most of his doubts disappeared. Surely they wouldn't dare to join forces to deceive him, the marshal.

Shi Sijin secretly glanced at Marshal Shi and saw his tense expression gradually relax. Only then did her heart, which had been hanging in her throat, finally settle down.

……

"Why didn't you remind Uncle Shi?" Bai Mianmian, walking side by side with Jiang Ci toward the command room, couldn't help but ask.

Shi Sijin's intention in bringing back that pot of soup was too obvious. Right now, probably only Marshal Shi and his group, who had just arrived, didn't know what was going on.

Jiang Ci smiled and said, "It's not appropriate for me to interfere with the father and son's playful banter. Besides, it would be good for Uncle Shi to have a couple more bowls of wine."

After all, this soup provides a lot of energy after digestion and can also help purify some of the pollution levels, so it seems like a sure-fire deal.

“Ah Jin knows what she’s doing,” Jiang Ci said confidently.

Another reason he was so certain was that the amount of food a person can eat is limited.

Even if Shi Sijin wanted to stuff the whole pot of soup into Marshal Shi's stomach, there would still have to be room in Marshal Shi's stomach. Therefore, Jiang Ci was not worried at all that Marshal Shi would have any accidents.

When Bai Mianmian heard him say that, she blinked and stared at him suspiciously, feeling that he just wanted to watch the show.

Jiang Ci smiled at Bai Mianmian, then changed the subject: "Have you been bored these past few days without going out?"

Some things are better left unsaid; saying them out loud only causes trouble. He didn't want Marshal Shi to drag him into it when he dealt with Shi Sijin.

Seeing that he had changed the subject, Bai Mianmian's eyes flashed with understanding, but she didn't point it out. Instead, she continued, "It's alright, it's quite interesting to watch you command the battle."

Although she knew that she would pay attention when she was giving instructions, Jiang Ci still couldn't suppress her excitement when she heard these words with her own ears, and a blush appeared on her face.

Seeing that her expression was sincere and not feigned, Jiang Ci couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief. He then asked in a lighthearted tone, "I'm glad you're not bored. After we deal with the moth insect race, I'll go out for a stroll with you, okay?"

A smile spread across Bai Mianmian's eyes as she replied with a crinkled gaze, "Okay."

It seems he really doesn't plan to go out and kill the Moth Insects. But there's no rush. Maybe in a while she can go into the wormhole with him and the Second Legion's warships.

I'm actually looking forward to it.

Before long, the two arrived at the command center.

As soon as Jiang Ci entered the room, he took over the temporary command of the operation from Zhuo Juntao.

Bai Mianmian strolled around the command room casually, sometimes standing in front of the console to watch the people operating the equipment, and sometimes walking to the other side to stare at the data jumping on the screen. She was very relaxed.

But anyone who was looked at by her standing next to or behind her would subconsciously straighten their back and their hand movements would become more careful and meticulous.

Just as she felt she had walked enough and was about to find a chair to sit down, Marshal Shi walked in alone from outside.

Not seeing Shi Sijin following behind him, Bai Mianmian couldn't help but glance behind him out of curiosity.

Before today, Shi Sijin would follow Marshal Shi wherever he went.

Also, she was a little curious about how many bowls of soup Shi Sijin had given to Marshal Shi.
Unfortunately, there was no one behind Marshal Shi; not even his adjutant was there.

Marshal Shi noticed her gaze and asked with a smile, "What are you looking at, Mianmian?"

"It's nothing." Bai Mianmian looked away and changed the subject, "Would you like some tea?"

Shi Sijin probably didn't "flee to avoid punishment," right?

"Ah-"

Shi Sijin, who had just returned to the post-war rest room, suddenly sneezed loudly without warning.

He rubbed his itchy nose, and after making sure he wouldn't sneeze anymore, he turned and walked towards the bathroom.

I'm so exhausted today. My stomach is full now, it's time to let my tense body relax completely.

While Shi Sijin slept peacefully, Marshal Shi and Bai Mianmian drank red tea in the command room.

Strictly speaking, Marshal Shi was simply savoring the lingering sweetness of the tea, since his stomach was already full and couldn't hold the cup of tea any longer.

Seeing the way Marshal Shi drank his tea, Bai Mianmian knew that he must have drunk more than three bowls of soup.

After all, just a few days ago he was able to drink a cup or two of tea after dinner.

Marshal Shi did not stay there for long before getting up and going back to rest.

Commanding the battle today had already exhausted most of his energy, and now that he was full and satisfied, drowsiness washed over him like a tide.

Back at his lodgings, he quickly tidied himself up and collapsed onto the bed.

His good sleep habits, cultivated over many years, allowed him to fall into a deep sleep very quickly.

As night deepened and all was quiet in the dead of night, Marshal Shi suddenly opened his eyes from his sleep.