Married to the army by mistake, abstinent boss becomes addicted to pampering his wife

Chapter 314 Following the Army
Once inside the office, Zhong Weiguo closed the door and looked Lu Cheng up and down.

How is your physical recovery going?

"It's all right now."

He then lifted his shirt, saying, "Why don't you check it yourself?"

"Alright, that's good."

Zhong Weiguo stopped him from moving and gestured for him to find a seat. He then went to the cabinet and poured a glass of water for both him and Lu Cheng, clearly having a lot to say.

"You're back just in time. The organization's commendation just came down yesterday. All members of the task force that escorted Dr. Gu have been awarded a second-class merit. In addition, in view of Zhang Jiaming's outstanding performance in this mission, the organization has reviewed and approved his application for promotion."

Lu Cheng stood up abruptly, straightened his back and brought his legs together in a standard military salute to Zhong Weiguo: "Thank you for the organization's recognition. On behalf of the task force, I also thank Commander Zhong for his trust and cultivation!"

Zhong Weiguo nodded, gesturing for him to sit down. "What's the rush? I haven't finished speaking yet."

Lu Cheng sat down. "Okay, please continue."

Zhong Weiguo held the enamel mug lid, tapping it absently on the rim, and said in a distant voice:

"The higher-ups have been wanting to expand our brigade by another team, but due to various reasons, there has been no definite news."

Lu Cheng understood: "So now you have definite news? Who is it? Is it someone from our group?"

Zhong Weiguo kept everyone in suspense, "Guess?"

"I won't guess who it is, I have no objection to who it is, and I firmly support all decisions made by the organization."

Lu Cheng thought to himself, "If it were my wife, I'd be happy to play guessing games with her. But why would I, a grown man, guess with you?"

I glanced at my watch; it was almost 7 o'clock. My wife should be waking up soon, right?
Thinking about it, he stood up and said, "Alright, Commander Zhong, if there's nothing else, I'll go back to training first."

"Stop right there! What's the rush? I haven't finished speaking yet!"

Lu Cheng had no choice but to sit back down. "Then please say everything you need to say at once. After you're done, I'd like to borrow your phone to let Jasmine know I'm safe."

Hearing that he was in a hurry about this, Zhong Weiguo said irritably, "Look at you, so useless! You just got back and haven't even had a chance to sit down before your mind has already wandered back? With your distracted attitude, how can you do a good job?"

"I haven't officially reported yet, so I'm still on vacation."

Zhong Weiguo was too lazy to argue with him. "In view of your outstanding abilities and contributions since you joined the army, the organization has decided to promote you to the position of commander of the new independent regiment."

Lu Cheng paused for half a second, then nodded, "Okay."

Zhong Weiguo slowly took two sips of water, then put the lid back on. Before Lu Cheng could say anything else, he looked up, puzzled, and asked, "That's all? Don't you have anything else to say?"

Zhong Weiguo, a petty man, roared: "A 27-year-old regimental commander is a rare find in the entire military region. Anyone else would be grinning from ear to ear. Aren't you a little too calm?!"
"Since the organization has trusted me and entrusted me with this responsibility, I will do my best, be courageous, and lead an excellent team."

After speaking, Lu Cheng's face revealed a hint of triumph: "To be honest, I was quite surprised and delighted to receive this promotion, but with higher positions come greater responsibilities. I am humbled and dare not be arrogant."

That's more or less.

Zhong Weiguo felt a little better and said carefully, "There's another matter. The organization is concerned that your long-term separation from Xiao Jiang might affect your family harmony and thus your work. So they have made an additional request that Xiao Jiang be able to join the army."

“After all, you will be the commander of a regiment in the future, and the entire regiment will take you as the benchmark. As the wife of the regiment commander, Xiao Jiang should also set an example for the other military wives in the regiment.”

Lu Cheng's smile vanished. "Commander Zhong, is there any room for discussion? Jasmine doesn't want to come with the army."

“No discussion.” Zhong Weijun’s refusal was swift and decisive.

"That's it."

Zhong Weiguo nodded and stood up. "I'll give you five minutes. Let Xiao Jiang know she's safe, and also talk to her. As her family member, she should support your work..." "Commander Zhong, what I mean is, forget about the new commander position. I can't do it. Let the organization give it to someone else."

Zhong Weiguo was stunned, as if struck by lightning. "What did you say? You can't do it? Why can't you do it?"

Lu Cheng said earnestly, "Before we got married, I promised Jasmine that I would respect her and not force her to do things she didn't like."

Zhong Weiguo's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets: "How can these be the same?!"

“A person must keep their word. I have to do what I promised her, otherwise I’m a petty person. Can the organization trust such an important position to a petty person?”

"What nonsense are you spouting! Are you out of your mind with joy? Do you know how important this promotion is to you? How profound its impact on your future career? Are you crazy?"

Zhong Weiguo asked four questions in a row, spitting all over Lu Cheng's face, which showed how angry and upset he was.

Lu Cheng calmly wiped his face. "I'm sorry, Commander Zhong, please just consider me ungrateful."

……

"Damn it! Such a great opportunity, and he just throws it away like that!"

"I'm so angry! That bastard!"

"I think he forgot his brain at home! Damn it! I have to go find him and give him a good talking to!"

Jiang Wenjuan quickly pulled the furious Zhong Weiguo back and made the children put on their schoolbags and go to school.

After the children had all left, she closed the door and began to comfort her husband:
"Alright, don't be angry anymore. If you ask me, Xiao Lu didn't do anything wrong either."

"He's not wrong, so am I the one who's wrong?"

Zhong Weiguo slammed his fist on the table in disbelief, his anger mixed with grievance. "Comrade Xiao Jiang, who's your man here? Whose side are you on? Are you siding with outsiders?"

Jiang Wenjuan smiled enigmatically. "What, are the three children I gave birth to other men?"

"Bullshit! Of course it's mine!"

"Then tell me, which side should I stand on?"

"Then why do you say that Xiao Lu did the right thing?"

Jiang Wenjuan patted his chest and said, "Put aside your personal emotions and ask yourself honestly, is it wrong for Xiao Lu to keep his word and be loyal?"

"But he's a soldier, so he has to obey the organization's orders! If he's so capable, let him shed his skin and go home!"

Jiang Wenjuan said, "Why don't you say that to Xiao Lu's face?"

Zhong Weiguo said sullenly, "You know how stubborn that kid is. If I dare to say that, he really will take his clothes off."

If he really runs away, he'll have to find a way to bring him back.

"You're only good at bullying your own family!"

Jiang Wenjuan rolled her eyes at him and used the tea leaves that Lu Cheng had brought to brew a cup for Zhong Weiguo.

"I'm not drinking it! I'll take it back to him in a bit. Who wants his junk!"

Zhong Weiguo was angry and disapproved of what Lu Cheng had given him.

Jiang Wenjuan took a sip and praised, "This tea is quite fragrant. Although Xiao Jiang has many minor flaws, she's never ambiguous when it comes to important matters. I'll call her when I go to town another day to thank her for her thoughtfulness and kindness. Is there anything you'd like me to pass on?"

Zhong Weiguo looked at her, a smile slowly spreading across his lips.