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Qiao Lijun was completely dumbfounded as he listened to her rapid-fire self-praise.

He had come to confront her aggressively, intending to teach her a lesson. But after being bombarded with her tirade, he was astonished to find himself unable to utter a single word in rebuttal.

He couldn't help but follow Qiao Xinxin's words and carefully examine the younger sister in front of him.

Upon seeing this, Qiao Lijun felt inexplicably uneasy.

Having served in the military for so many years, he had indeed seen quite a few girls from the performing arts troupe or family compounds. But he had to admit that someone as beautiful as Qiao Xinxin was truly rare.

At that moment, the light from the management office fell on her face. Her skin was so white it glowed, as smooth as a freshly peeled egg, her almond-shaped eyes were bright and watery, and her features were as delicate as a porcelain doll. Moreover, she spoke and acted decisively and straightforwardly, and that straightforwardness was indeed much more appealing than those timid girls who were prone to tears at the slightest provocation.

Qiao Lijun stood there, his throat feeling like it was stuffed with cotton, his face turning red from holding it in, but he couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

What's more, she can cook, she's good at business, and she's quick-witted. These are all real strengths, so if you think about it carefully, it's not impossible that two outstanding individuals like Lu Baizhou and Zhou Liguang would both be interested in her.

So... why did he think before that it was impossible for the two of them to both like Qiao Xinxin?

Qiao Lijun's face, which had been taut, was now alternating between red and white. He sadly discovered that not only could he not refute the girl, but he even began to have doubts in his mind, feeling that every word she said seemed to be the absolute truth.

Seeing that he hadn't managed to fart for a while, Qiao Xinxin simply crossed her arms, slightly raised her chin, and glanced at him sideways:

"What's wrong? You can't speak now? Weren't you quite talkative just now? Why are you mute now?"

Qiao Lijun felt a tightness in his chest from her words, almost unable to catch his breath. But he was, after all, a company commander, and he was unwilling to let his adopted sister steer the conversation astray.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and changed his approach to continue his questioning:

"Okay, even if they're both pursuing you, who are you going to choose? You have to decide, right?"

"Who I choose is none of your business," Qiao Xinxin rolled her eyes, her tone full of disdain.

Qiao Lijun's face instantly darkened, and his voice took on a stern tone:

"I'm your brother! This concerns your reputation, how can it have nothing to do with me?"

"Are you my brother?"

Qiao Xinxin spoke as if she had heard the funniest joke in the world, her words dripping with sarcasm:

"Hey, Company Commander Qiao, now you remember you're my brother? Back when you treated me like a thief and kicked me out of the Qiao family's gate like an enemy, why didn't you remember you were my brother? Now you come here acting like an older brother to me, aren't you ashamed?"

Qiao Lijun's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot after she touched on his sore spot from years ago. But he knew this girl was quick-witted, and if she brought up old grievances again, he would be furious to death right there.

He gritted his teeth, forcing back his anger, and said stiffly:

"That's all in the past! Now I'm asking you seriously, who are you really going to choose?"

Qiao Xinxin looked at his exasperated yet forced-to-end expression and suddenly burst out laughing. She casually straightened her cuffs and said slowly:

"I haven't decided yet. They're both quite outstanding, and I plan to date them for a while first to see who's more suitable."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Lijun's brows furrowed deeply. He quickly calculated in his mind, his eyes shifting unpredictably. After a long while, as if he had made a major decision, he leaned forward and lowered his voice, saying, "If you have to choose, take my advice and choose Zhou Liguang."

Qiao Xinxin's smile vanished instantly. She stared coldly at Qiao Lijun:

"That's a really interesting thing to say. What business is it of yours who I choose? Can you make the decision for me? Qiao Lijun, aren't you overestimating yourself?"

Qiao Lijun seemed to have prepared a prepared explanation beforehand, and hurriedly explained, "Listen to me, there's a reason for this. Mingzhu and I are now legally married. She was engaged to Zhou Liguang before, right? Although she broke off the engagement, she still cares about him to some extent. If you and Zhou Liguang are in a committed relationship, and Mingzhu sees that you're doing well with him, she'll be able to completely let go of what happened back then and wholeheartedly commit to living with me. This is good for both of us."

He took a breath and added urgently:

"Choosing Zhou Liguang is good for all three of us. Zhou Liguang is a decent person. Although he has a leg injury, he is an upright person. You definitely won't suffer if you choose him. This way, our two families can completely put an end to all the past grievances, and everyone will be better off. Do you understand?"

Qiao Xinxin listened quietly as he finished speaking, looking at his selfish and self-serving face, which was presented in a seemingly righteous manner. Suddenly, she couldn't help but burst into laughter. Her laughter was full of undisguised sarcasm.

"Qiao Lijun, you're really something!"

Qiao Xinxin slammed her hand on the table, stood up, and looked at him with a cold smile:

"Your own wife is thinking about another man. Instead of thinking about how to appease her and improve your life together, you're trying to get my attention? Do you want me to clean up your mess?"

Qiao Lijun's face turned incredibly ugly, as if he had been slapped hard in public. His most secret and embarrassing pain had been so nakedly exposed by Qiao Xinxin, making him tremble with pain.

But he didn't argue; he just gritted his teeth and forced himself to continue.

"That's not what I meant! I just think that if you get together with Zhou Liguang, Mingzhu will finally settle down. Wouldn't that be better for our whole family?"

"Your whole family?"

Qiao Xinxin tilted her head, her almond-shaped eyes filled with a cold light:

"Qiao Lijun, does the 'whole family' you mentioned include me?"

Qiao Lijun was so choked by her words that he felt like he had a weight stuck in his throat and couldn't utter a single word.

"Qiao Lijun, I'm telling you right now."

Although Qiao Xinxin's voice was soft, every word struck the ground like a nail:

"I, Qiao Xinxin, am not a tool in your and Qiao Mingzhu's hands! What your wife thinks is none of my business! Who she's interested in and who she likes to mess around with is her own business! Why should I choose someone just to make you feel better and for you two to live comfortably?"