Stars In His Eyes

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"So silly~ You should have stopped where we agreed. It’s lucky you saw me this time; what if you hadn’t? Wouldn’t that have been a missed opportunity?" He Zhilan teased He Teng, "And to think you’re the esteemed Deputy Regimental Commander!"

After having lunch downtown, the two returned home. He Teng stayed with He Zhilan for a brief nap before he stepped out. Upon returning to the office, he was summoned by the Division Commander, not at all surprised by the call.

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In the office, besides the Division Commander, Political Commissar Chen Zheng was also present.

"He Teng, what’s been going on with you lately? Constantly asking for leave, and when asked for your reasons, you clam up like a mute. As a Deputy Regimental Commander, setting an example is of utmost importance. This kind of behavior is not good for you."

"Yes, He Teng," Political Commissar Chen Zheng echoed, simultaneously signaling He Teng to give a satisfactory explanation and indicating that the leadership wouldn’t pursue the matter if he did.

He Teng was aware that he had been overdoing it recently, but under these circumstances, he simply couldn’t leave He Zhilan behind to continue with his duties, no matter how much he loved his unit.

Faced with questions from the Division Commander and Political Commissar Chen Zheng, He Teng thought for a few seconds before answering truthfully, "Zhilan is ill."

"Is it serious?" asked Political Commissar Chen Zheng, "The other day, when you received a call and rushed out, was it because your wife was ill? Didn’t they say later it was just heatstroke and it was nothing serious? Now she seems fine, and I heard you even helped her resign from her job, is that true? Wasn’t her job going well? Or did she quit on her own accord?"