Chapter 22 — Return to Xiangnan Military Region

She reached out to touch Chu Tri Luat's sleeve, but he pretended to pick up food to avoid it. That action caught everyone's eyes, just like he was embarrassed. The deputy delegation couldn't help but tap Chu Tri Luat's ceramic bowl with chopsticks: "Is the delegation leader mute today? The fiancee sitting right next to him still pretends to be cold?" Chu Tri Luat finally looked up, the corners of his lips curled into a forced smile: "You shouldn't talk while eating." Mai Tu Khanh suddenly felt her heart tighten. Chu Tri Luat was not the quiet type, but now he seems to have turned into a different person. She worriedly asked: "Chu Tri Luat, are you okay?" At that time, the two main characters brought glasses of wine to the table to toast. Tong Dinh Nien changed into a brand new military uniform, with a bright red flower on his chest. Tieu San wears a long red dress, her belly is not clearly visible but her arms are always clasped in front. Everyone took turns congratulating, Tong Dinh Nien raised his glass and took a sip: "Thank you everyone for coming." Immediately after, he raised the glass towards Mai Tu Khanh: "Comrade Mai, I was wrong about the past, I apologize for this glass." Being offered wine in front of so many people, Mai Tu Khanh could hardly refuse, could only raise a glass of juice in return. Who would have thought that Tong Dinh Nien suddenly withdrew his hand: "If you admit your mistake, why did you use soft drink? Bring white wine!" Having said that, he actually poured a glass of white wine onto the turntable, the pungent smell of wine rushed straight to his nose. Mai Tu Khanh's alcohol tolerance is very poor. Just looking at the liquid shaking in the glass makes her feel nauseous. She awkwardly said: "This glass of white wine..." As if knowing that she would refuse, Tong Dinh Nien interrupted: "I won't force you, just take a sip." Mai Tu Khanh instinctively glanced at Chu Tri Luat, seeing that he was silent, she gritted her teeth and took the glass of wine. Before the glass of wine could touch his lips, Chu Tri Luat stood up and grabbed it: "I'll drink for her." In the presence of everyone, he tried to suppress his anger and was completely dry in one breath. The empty glass was placed face down on the table. He took advantage of the situation and pulled Mai Tu Khanh into his arms: "My fiancee has recently had a stomach ache. Surely Captain Tong wouldn't mind?" Tong Dinh Nien wouldn't dare object. Seeing that Chu Tri Luat had finished drinking, he could only grit his teeth and swallow the wine. Seeing that the situation was not good, Tieu San quickly supported Tong Dinh Nien, quickly said a few words and then led the person to another table. At the end of the party, Chu Tri Luat used the excuse of having to drink with his brothers so he did not take Mai Tu Khanh home. In the following days, Mai Tu Khanh began to feel something was wrong. In the past, no matter how busy he was, Chu Tri Luat always took the time to bring her fruit and cakes, and after work, he would invite her out to dinner - called cultivating feelings. But for the past three days, the person delivering the goods was replaced by a quiet soldier, and he asked someone to leave a message that he was busy. The few times Mai Tu Khanh proactively came to visit, the group leader's office was always "in a meeting", and there was no sign of him at the training ground. On the fourth day, she couldn't stand it anymore and rushed straight into the administrative building in the rain. As soon as the guard saw Mai Tu Khanh, he said: "The group leader is not here today." But Mai Tu Khanh did not believe it at all. This time, she didn't let the soldier have time to react, and directly pushed open the door of the group leader's office. "Chu Tri Luat!" Chu Tri Luat was sitting behind the desk, startled by the sudden call, the pen in his hand fell onto the file, the ink smeared all over the "Opinions on approval of marriage application". Seeing that he was really here, anger flared up in Mai Tu Khanh's heart: "You've been deliberately avoiding me these past few days, right?" Chu Tri Luat didn't answer, just stood up and put his coat on her: "It's raining and you still run here, what if you catch a cold?" Hearing those words of concern, Mai Tu Khanh felt even more sorry for herself. Nose stings, tears roll down uncontrollably. "You... do you regret it? You don't want to marry me."

again, right?" Chu Tri Luat was panicked by her tears and quickly explained: "No, it's not like that. I don't regret it." But Mai Tu Khanh did not let it go easily: "So why have you been deliberately avoiding these past few days? Ever since Tong Dinh Nien's party, I've found you strange." Chu Tri Luat had to sigh and tell the truth: "Last Friday I came to see you, but the nurse in the medical room said you were sad because of Tong Dinh Nien's marriage. I thought you still couldn't let go..." "Let go of his head!" Mai Tu Khanh was so angry that she raised her fist and punched him in the chest. "I have to go to Tuong Nam city to buy things this weekend, so I'll take the opportunity to rest early. What does it have to do with Tong Dinh Nien?" "But these past few days I've been thinking about you..." Before the words could finish, she was pulled into a hot embrace. Chu Tri Luat's military uniform was still a little cold, but his heart was beating so hard it was scary. He buried his head in her neck, his voice hoarse as if soaked in water: "It was me who was wrong, don't be angry anymore." Mai Tu Khanh also hugged him tightly. "I went to Tuong Nam to buy a gift for you, intending to give it to you personally, but I haven't seen you in a few days." Chu Tri Luat let her go, smiling lightly: "What gift have you prepared for me?" After a while, he hugged her and sat on the sofa, watching her take out a watch from the gift box, then carefully put it around her neck. your hand. The watch is very delicately made, looking at it you can see that she chose it carefully. Mai Tu Khanh dabbed her tears and asked softly: "Do you like it?" "Like it." Chu Tri Luat couldn't help but gently kiss her forehead. “Mai Tu Khanh, the marriage application has been approved. Shall we go take wedding photos tomorrow?" Mai Tu Khanh was stunned, then giggled: "Why are you in such a hurry?" Chu Tri Luat snorted softly: "I'm also old." He grabbed her hand and placed it on his chest, where his heart was pounding: