Zong Ruoan continued, "After joining the army, he was able to lead by example, mastering various weapons and fighter jets, and actively commanding battles, achieving many military exploits!"
"Otherwise, he wouldn't have been promoted to Senior Colonel before the age of thirty!"
"A commoner with no background can achieve this level, which means he must have an extraordinary tenacious will!"
Xia Chujian nodded, "The Teng Pingmao you know is the Teng Pingmao they created to participate in the election."
"But in fact, in my opinion, Teng Pingmao does have the advantages you mentioned, but he also has many shortcomings."
"For example, he is ambitious and willing to sacrifice his girlfriend to climb up."
"For example, he bullies the weak and fears the strong, being servile to the nobles and making concessions without any bottom line."
"And for example, he is extremely hypocritical and selfish, yet he still pretends to be selfless."
"All of this is also him."
"People are complex, and Teng Pingmao is no exception."
"Everyone has their own weaknesses and the last straw."
"Teng Pingmao unfortunately met me, and I not only grabbed his weakness, but also gave him the last straw."
Zong Ruoan listened silently for a long time before saying with difficulty, "Actually, everything else is fine, but is it true that he sacrificed his girlfriend to get to the top?"
"In the information we found, his ex-girlfriend and current girlfriend are not military personnel."
Xia Chujian said, "I know, Teng Pingmao's girlfriends on the surface are only his first girlfriend from Beichen University and the girlfriend he dated after retiring."
"As for that Military Girlfriend, he has always had an 'underground affair' with her, and no one knows about it."
"This is where he is cunning, hypocritical, and selfish."
"However, he shouldn't be completely bad. At least, he has some sincerity towards that Military Girlfriend."
Otherwise, no matter how afraid he was of the truth being exposed, no matter how afraid he was of being abandoned by the people behind him, he probably wouldn't have committed suicide immediately.
Xia Chujian felt that all these factors mixed together led to Teng Pingmao losing his will to live.
Zong Ruoan rubbed his brow, sighing, "Truly, heroes are overwhelmed by love."
"This kind of person is not suitable to be a politician."
Xia Chujian pursed her lips, resisting the urge to retort, and did not comment.
Zong Ruoan recovered at this time and said to Xia Chujian, "Chujian, thank you. I knew you would help me."
Xia Chujian smiled noncommittally, "Young Master Zong doesn't think I'm being a hindrance?"
Zong Ruoan hurriedly said, "I don't, I didn't mean that... I mean, I don't want you to violate your principles for me."
"Chujian, I know I still have many shortcomings, but I will change, you believe me."
Xia Chujian was confused, thinking, why are you telling me this, I'm not your mom...
Because she was used to saying these words to her Aunt.
Admitting mistakes is quick, whether or not to change depends on fate.
But she didn't retort, just perfunctorily said, "Yes, yes, Young Master Zong is very excellent, and it's most rare that you are consistent inside and out. You will definitely be a qualified Councilor in the future!"
"I won't disturb you and your subordinates in your meeting."
"I wish Young Master Zong a flying start and immediate success!"
Xia Chujian cupped her hands, as if a big stone had been lifted from her heart.
She had finally repaid Zong Ruoan's life-saving grace, and felt light all over.
Xia Chujian took the initiative to hang up the video call with Zong Ruoan.
Zong Ruoan, however, couldn't recover for a long time, and even felt that half of his face was hot.
"Am I so perfect in your heart..." he murmured, revealing a smile that he didn't even notice himself.
At the same time, Quan Yuxun was already discussing the new breach of contract agreement with Hu Tu.
With Teng Pingmao's suicide, the contract Xia Chujian signed with Zong Ruoan was considered complete.
Quan Yuxun, representing Xia Chujian, confirmed the completion of the contract with Hu Tu.
Hu Tu stamped the contract with Zong Ruoan's private seal and sent it to Quan Yuxun.
Then Quan Yuxun proposed that, in view of the risks Xia Chujian took for Zong Ruoan's election, he demanded a corresponding amount of compensation.
After seeing the long video, Hu Tu also recognized Quan Yuxun's concerns and agreed to sign another breach of contract agreement with him.
This breach of contract agreement required the signatures of Hu Tu, Lu Jianpeng, Fang Chenggong, Zong Ruoan, Tantai Jinyu, and Zong Qianxi.
Hu Tu originally didn't want to involve the Grand Princess, but under Quan Yuxun's combination of soft and hard tactics, he agreed.
Anyway, he couldn't handle the Grand Princess, but Zong Ruoan definitely could.
She was his biological mother, and he was the eldest son most valued by the Grand Princess.
After ending the call, Xia Chujian said to Quan Yuxun, "Did you hear that?"
Quan Yuxun, multitasking, sent messages to Hu Tu while saying to Xia Chujian, "You're quite patient with Ruoan."
Xia Chujian shrugged. "I've used it all up. Today, Young Master Zong officially exhausted all my patience quota."
"If he wants the same treatment from me in the future, he'll have to recharge."
Quan Yuxun said with a smile, "Ruoan is also very good to you. It's rare for him to say those things to you."
Xia Chujian didn't understand and asked with great interest, "What things? What did he say that's considered rare?"
Quan Yuxun chuckled. "You didn't realize it?"
Xia Chujian shook her head. "No, please just tell me directly."
Quan Yuxun said casually, "It's just that he asked you to trust him, that he still has many shortcomings, but he can change..."
Xia Chujian clicked her tongue. "So that's what it was! Don't you think it's weird? I often say that to my aunt. Is he trying to fool me like I'm his mommy?"
Quan Yuxun: "..."
Unable to hold back, Quan Yuxun burst out laughing.
Xia Chujian frowned. "What are you laughing at? I'm just making an analogy, not saying I'm really his mommy. His mommy is the Empire's Grand Princess. Am I being disrespectful by saying that?"
Quan Yuxun thought, judging by your expression and tone, there's not the slightest hint of "disrespect."
But since Xia Chujian didn't get the point, Quan Yuxun wouldn't remind her, let alone "aid the enemy."
He said with a smile, "The breach of contract agreement with Young Master Zong's side is almost done. I signed it in your name as your legal representative. Do you have any objections?"
Xia Chujian asked curiously, "How much money will they have to pay?"
Quan Yuxun said, "Enough for you to buy half of Mulan City."
Xia Chujian beamed. "I really want to see them breach the contract!"
Quan Yuxun thought, with such a high breach of contract amount, let alone small characters like Lu Jianpeng and Fang Chenggong, even Her Royal Highness the Grand Princess would have to think twice.
Of course, Quan Yuxun didn't tell Xia Chujian that the most important thing was that Quan Yuxun personally came forward to be her representative.
This was his attitude. Without saying it explicitly, the Zong Family would know that Quan Yuxun's standing up for Xia Chujian meant that the entire Quan Family was endorsing her.
Even if the Zong Family could afford the breach of contract fee, they would have to consider whether it was worth breaking ties with the Quan Family.
Although they didn't know why Quan Yuxun was standing up for Xia Chujian, this Qilin Child never acted without a reward. Perhaps this Xia Chujian had benefits they didn't know about.
Therefore, after learning all this, the Zong Family decided to leave Xia Chujian alone for the time being.
Even those who didn't want Zong Ruoan to be elected as a councilor.
...
Xia Chujian had just returned home when she encountered these back-to-back video calls.
After finally dealing with everything, she hummed a light tune and went to the bathroom to take a shower.
When she came down after the shower, it was already dark outside.
In the living room, the display screen on one wall was playing videos suitable for young children.
Wu Fu wasn't playing with puzzles anymore. He was sitting neatly with Si Xi, A Wù, A Yuan, and Big Black Dog, watching the program on the TV wall.
Liu Shun was in the background tidying up the living room, which was full of toys, and various puzzles scattered on the sofa.
Xia Chujian glanced at the kitchen, where the lights were bright, and she could see her Aunt and Aunt Chen wearing aprons.
The two were cooking and chatting about something, getting along very well.
Zhu Yingying was sitting alone in the dining room, looking at the virtual display screen, seemingly surfing the Star Network for gossip.
Not seeing San Zong, she asked, "Liu Shun, where's San Zong?"
Liu Shun glided to her side and said, "Master is finally down! San Zong went outside to farm and hasn't returned yet!"
Xia Chujian said, "It's already dark, why hasn't he returned?"
Liu Shun said, "San Zong said he hasn't farmed for several days, and he wants to make up for lost time today."
Xia Chujian: "..."
She rolled her eyes at Liu Shun, feeling that Liu Shun wasn't telling the whole truth.
She glanced towards the kitchen and dining room, and walked towards the main entrance alone.
However, just as she walked out, the Little Chubby Bird A Yuan flew over and landed on her left shoulder.
Then the Teacup Dog A Wù also quickly chased after her, barking at Xia Chujian.
The Lucky Cat pendant around its neck jingled.
Xia Chujian bent down, picked it up, and placed it on her right shoulder as well.
Then Wu Fu came out riding the Big Black Dog, and Si Xi wobbled and stumbled behind.
Xia Chujian looked back, paused, and said, "Aren't you watching TV? I'm just going out for a while, don't follow me."
A Yuan stretched out its small wings and touched Xia Chujian's earlobe.
Xia Chujian felt goosebumps all over her body, the sensation indescribably refreshing.
The Teacup Dog A Wù looked at her with its wet, black eyes, then nuzzled her neck.
The soft fluff felt like sinking into a cloud.
Xia Chujian: "..."
Wu Fu said in a childish voice, "Wherever Sister goes, Wu Fu goes too!"
Si Xi jumped up and down: "Woof! Woof!"
Xia Chujian had no choice but to turn back and say to Liu Shun, who was also following behind, "Liu Shun, pick up Si Xi for me."
Liu Shun did as she was told.
Xia Chujian then held Si Xi, with A Yuan and A Wù perched on her left and right shoulders, and slowly followed Wu Fu on the Big Black Dog to see San Zong farming.
Under the night sky, a crescent moon hung like a hook, and the night lights on the Nine-Bend Corridor illuminated the entire Manor, which was not dark.
Xia Chujian said, "Let's go see how the Phoenix-Tailed Luan Bird is doing first."
After being taught a lesson by A Yuan last time, these Phoenix-Tailed Luan Birds started eating.
She didn't know if it was just "forced by power" or if they had really resigned themselves to their fate.
Wu Fu said, "Over there! Over there!"
He pointed with his chubby little finger to the location of the Phoenix-Tailed Luan Bird.
There was a piece of land there, enclosed by a fence.
Xia Chujian followed Wu Fu over.
This is the second update. There will be a new update at 0:05 tonight.
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