Assistant to My Contracted Husband

"The next time you walk, remember to bring your eyes... and your brain."

Gu Xiran: "..."

Qin Jin is too over the top.

Way, way, way over the top.

Gu Xiran’s face darkened right away, filled with grievance upon hearing Qin Jin’s words.

How can I be blamed for this? It wasn’t on purpose.

It’s just that the man’s back is too hard...

Gu Xiran was so angry that she was practically smoking, and said with annoyance, "Mind your own business..."

"Okay."

Qin Jin responded casually, then turned around and walked directly towards the meeting room. As he turned, the corners of his lips lifted, revealing a pleasant smile.

If his guess was right, Gu Xiran was probably stomping her feet in anger now.

Hmm... very cute, very cute.

A deep, somber shadow flashed quickly through his dark eyes, and then his smile faded back to its usual tense state, as if the man’s smile just now was merely fleeting, nothing more.

...

When Gu Xiran returned to the dressing room, she didn’t do much except apply light makeup for her performance on stage later.

Every time she came here to perform, Gu Xiran would choose to wear military attire, looking brave and valiant, as a show of respect to the troops.

Sister Ping couldn’t help but admire her while looking at the exquisite woman in the makeup mirror.

"Tang Bao, you’re really beautiful."

"Thank you, Sister Ping."

Gu Xiran smiled sweetly and stood in front of the mirror, looking at her reflection in the military uniform with a cap on, thinking silently.

Actually, since childhood, she loved performing and longed for the day she could join the military.

The reason for this was naturally Qin Jin, because who could resist when Qin Jin was involved.

Thinking back now, Gu Xiran felt as if they were in a long-distance relationship... They barely met each year.

It was only when they appeared in front of each other that there was a chance of meeting.

Later, this idea came to nothing because the first opponent was Gu Mochen.

Dad was always worried about her health...

He thought her body wouldn’t be able to endure military life.

Then Jian Ran also disagreed, and Qin Jin disagreed even more, so it was dropped.

...

"Tang Bao, you’re almost ready, you can go on stage now."

"Okay."

Gu Xiran lifted the corners of her lips, she had drifted off for a bit, and walked towards the stage.

The main purpose of coming here was to sing the song "Army Green Flower"; in fact, Gu Xiran’s singing voice wasn’t modest, but the difference compared to professional singers was obvious.

Nevertheless, coming to perform here wasn’t about getting paid—it’s just sharing the joy of victory with everyone.

...

As the host introduced, Gu Xiran stepped onto the stage with a military march, prompting a buzz of exclamations from the audience.

The performances in the military district were held directly in the auditorium...

The audience was densely packed, all military personnel, standing or sitting correctly, portraying an attitude of seriousness.

Gu Xiran didn’t rush to sing; as per usual practice, she chatted with the host for a bit first.

"Miss Gu, how many times have you performed here?"

"If I remember correctly, I started coming 12 years ago, but back then I was just part of a children’s choir."

Gu Xiran’s lips curved upwards, she wore a light smile, but her gaze landed on Qin Jin seated in the audience.

Qin Jin sat at the center of the audience, his dark eyes not on her. The adjutant beside him leaned in, seeming to whisper something, making his expression appear quite serious.

As Gu Xiran began speaking, the people in the audience couldn’t help but stir and cheer.

This mainly owed to Gu Xiran and Qin Jin growing up as childhood friends, although the details of their relationship were never made public—and yet people couldn’t help but speculate.

"Miss Gu is indeed a rare guest here, do you have any words of wisdom to share with everyone present?"

"Actually, I don’t, but my father, Mr. Gu Mochen, has prepared a surprise for everyone."

Gu Xiran smiled brightly and elegantly, capturing everyone’s attention.

"That is, as everyone hard at work with drills while the weather cools down, my father Mr. Gu Mochen, in the name of the Gu Family, has prepared ’Warm Autumn’ and ’Warm Winter’ down jackets for all the family members present, which have been delivered to each home. I believe they’ve been received gradually."

"Not only that, I’ve also been entrusted by Mr. Qin Mu to come and prepare the new military uniforms for everyone."

"Hmm, so basically I’m just the messenger."

After speaking, Gu Xiran smiled charmingly, causing the audience to break into laughter.

Gu Xiran is simply too delightful and adorable.

No arrogance or impatience, not a hint of the airs of an heiress, just like any ordinary person.

Fierce applause erupted from the audience, echoing back and forth.

Although Qin Jin’s gaze had not shifted towards Gu Xiran’s direction, he had taken in everything she said.

Hmm...

Graceful and melodious, like an oriole singing.

Qin Jin pursed his lips, motioning for the adjutant to withdraw, then raised his eyes to look at the woman on stage.

...

"Next, I’ll perform ’Army Green Flower’ for everyone, I hope you enjoy it, thank you."

Gu Xiran bowed respectfully, as the pleasant music began to play, some people in the audience could no longer contain their excitement, and took the initiative to come on stage and present flowers to her.

Such a big star, each time still voluntarily performing without compensation at the military district, has been consistent for over ten years.

Through such an act, everyone could see her character displayed.

Gu Xiran’s lip corners lifted, she bent down to express gratitude, while continuing to sing.

Army Green Flower...

Very beautiful.

Qin Jin became a bit absent-minded, dark eyes flashed with a deep light, Gu Xiran chose to sing this song, actually it’s because he taught her.

Back then, the young girl would always cling to him...

Later, when there was free time, he ended up teaching her to sing, it coincidentally helped when she played the childhood part of the protagonist in an anti-Japanese war drama.

In the beginning, she always missed the tune, or couldn’t memorize the lyrics well, not sure if the young girl was doing it deliberately.

Later... she’d always tug him to face her and sing.

The young girl even wanted him to gaze at her while she sang...

In the hometown, there is a fine girl, I often dream of her.

Soldiers in the army also have feelings, they’d also accompany you to travel across the world.

Just because of carrying heavy responsibilities, they had to put love aside, floating white clouds carrying my love, send the green flower to her.

Qin Jin’s dark eyes slightly moved...

As Gu Xiran sang the last lyric, their gazes met mid-air, as if time had frozen in place.

Actually, what Qin Jin didn’t know was, Gu Xiran had learned this song long ago; it was simply too fitting for her and Qin Jin, the reason she clung to Qin Jin to teach her was merely an excuse to capture his attention for longer.