flstandardbreds Chapter 128 Just a Partner
Chapter 128 Just a Partner
Yan Wanwan pursed her lips tightly, said nothing, and just stared at Qin Yu quietly. Emotions surged in her eyes, but she forced them down.
For a moment, the surroundings fell into a brief silence. Even Ling Ying could not stand the stillness. He felt that his whole body was tightly wrapped in an atmosphere of tension and oppression.
After a long while, Qin Yu took the initiative to break the deadlock. When he spoke, his voice was filled with regret: "I'm sorry, I was impulsive just now. These are your things. I really have no right to question them."
"That's right, so don't let me hear such words again in the future."
Yan Wanwan raised her eyebrows slightly and said bluntly, "Next, you should go to the military camp to inspect it. I'm sorry I don't have time to accompany you."
This wasn't just a spur-of-the-moment angry remark. In that instant, the painful memories of the apocalypse of the past washed over her like a surging tide. Those days when she'd been bossed around and her dignity trampled underfoot came vividly to her mind.
Back then, she had desperately struggled amidst the ruins and despair of the apocalypse, and devoted all her energy to establishing a base, all in order to carve out a place where she could stand up straight and control her own destiny. How could she be willing to be ordered around by others again?
Even now, having traveled through time and space, and found herself in this ancient world, her inner resolve remained unchanged. Everything that belonged to her, whether it was the troops under her command, the accumulated supplies, or the sphere of influence she had carved out, she held it firmly in her grasp, possessing unquestionable voice and absolute control. She would never allow herself to be swayed by anyone else's will, becoming a pawn at their mercy.
Qin Yu looked at her, his lips trembling, as if he wanted to say something but stopped.
He knew full well that his indiscriminate accusations had been completely wrong. Yan Wanwan had risked her life, traveling thousands of miles to the border to rescue him, even bringing mountains of food. How could he repay such a great favor with ingratitude and speak harshly to her based on mere imaginary feelings?
"Right..."
However, before the last word was uttered, Yan Wanwan turned around decisively without stopping for a moment.
When Qin Yu saw this, his heart suddenly panicked, as if an invisible big hand was grabbing his heart, and he was so panicked that his breathing became disordered.
Who knew that when he turned around, he met Ling Ying's gaze full of disapproval.
Ling Ying sighed slightly and whispered, "General, you know that my wife hasn't had a good rest these past few days. Since setting off from Jingzhao, she has been traveling non-stop, and the coachman has been whipping the horses even faster, working day and night, shortening the journey by more than ten days, just to rescue you from danger as quickly as possible. You have done this, and it has really broken my wife's heart, alas~"
After he finished speaking, Ling Ying sighed again, with regret and helplessness in his tone, as if he would have been heartbroken if he were Yan Wanwan.
When Qin Yu heard this, the guilt and discomfort in his heart surged like a tide, overwhelming him and making it hard for him to breathe.
"General, in my opinion, we should return to the barracks first!"
Ling Ying thought to himself. He had hoped that Qin Yu could go and comfort Yan Wanwan quickly, but seeing how hesitant and indecisive he looked, if he went there rashly, it would only add fuel to the fire and make Yan Wanwan even more angry. It would be better for him to go back to the barracks first and calm down to think of a proper solution.
Qin Yu nodded slightly, and the two of them galloped along on their horses, remaining silent.
Soon, they arrived at the military camp bordering the Western Regions at lightning speed.
The soldiers in the camp saw their returning figures from afar, and in an instant, cheers broke out like thunder.
"General Qin is back!"
A group of soldiers rushed forward and happily welcomed Qin Yu into the barracks.
Qin Yu raised his eyes and looked around. These soldiers who had experienced the wind and rain and hardships on the battlefield every day now all had rosy complexions and were full of energy. It was obvious that they were being taken care of very well.
"How are you guys these days?" Qin Yu asked with concern.
"Don't worry, General!" a soldier replied quickly, his face brimming with gratitude and pride. "Madam has sent us plenty of food. Even if those guys from the Western Regions besiege the city for a whole year, we won't have to worry about food and drink!"
“How could there be so many?”
Qin Yu couldn't help but widen his eyes in shock.
Although he expected Yan Wanwan to bring a lot of food and supplies, he never imagined that the quantity would be enough to support the entire army's consumption for a year.
Even he would find it difficult to accomplish such a feat in a short period of time.
Ling Ying beside him also nodded continuously, praising sincerely: "Madam, you are truly powerful and admirable!"
To be able to transport so much food under his nose, what else could it be if not supernatural powers?
"General, where is your wife? We are all looking forward to thanking her in person." A soldier spoke eagerly, his eyes full of sincerity and gratitude.
"Yes! If it weren't for the magical ointment that my wife brought me, my hand would have been crippled long ago. How could I be as flexible as it is now?" Another recovered soldier shook his once injured hand, his words filled with relief at having survived a disaster.
Everyone was talking at once, their hearts filled with gratitude towards Yan Wanwan, wishing they could see her the next moment and express their gratitude in person.
As they expressed their gratitude more and more, Qin Yu, standing aside, felt more and more uncomfortable, as if he had become the unreasonable and narrow-minded person. This feeling made him feel like a thorn in his back.
Even Ling Ying, who had always admired him, couldn't help but give him a meaningful and indescribable look. It was clear that he was on the lady's side in this matter.
Once upon a time, Ling Ying, like Qin Yu, thought that the lady was just an ordinary peasant girl found by the Lu family. He believed that she was trying to curry favor with the rich and powerful, and even though she saved the general's life, she must have some ulterior motive.
But after this incident, Ling Ying was filled with regret and wanted to slap himself twice. He knew very well that with his narrow mind, he would never be able to reach the level of his wife in this lifetime.
The lady just kept a low profile and did not show off, and it was he who failed to recognize her great talent.
"General, why hasn't your wife come yet?" Someone else couldn't help but ask, breaking the brief silence.
Qin Yu looked a little embarrassed. Just as he was about to explain, Yan Wanwan's clear and pleasant laughter suddenly came from behind him: "Why are you so anxious to see me?"
"Madam? It's Madam!" Everyone looked in the direction of the voice, and a smile of surprise instantly appeared on their faces.
Qin Yu looked at her in disbelief, "You're not...?"
"Huh? General Qin doesn't want me to come!"
She teased playfully and walked right past him to complain to the soldiers, "If your general doesn't welcome me, then I'd better leave!"
The soldiers all started to urge Qin Yu to apologize. Only after hearing the word "I'm sorry" did Yan Wanwan smile, but a closer look revealed that the smile did not reach his eyes.
angry?
Haha! That's not possible. Only a fool would do that. Since she has already given out the benefits, there is absolutely no reason to take them back. So she must maximize the benefits of this matter and seek the greatest benefits for herself.
As for Qin Yu, he is just a partner and can be replaced at any time.
Qin Yu inexplicably felt a cool breeze blowing from behind, and a bad premonition arose in his heart.