boyutpedia Chapter 425 This time, my judgment was pretty good.
Chapter 425 This time, my judgment was pretty good.
"Everyone has their own ambitions. Although military life is very structured, it is not suitable for me."
Xu Tingsheng laughed: "You're quite honest."
"Then tell me why it's not suitable for you. As Chief Han's eldest grandson, you must have the spirit of a soldier. You can't possibly not stand the hardships of military life, can you?"
Han Xi remained calm throughout: "Actually, I have served in the military, but my personality is not suited to the rules of the military. In order not to make things difficult for my grandfather, I had no choice but to leave."
"You served in the military?"
"Wait a while."
"How long have you been here? I've never seen you before."
Han Xi truthfully replied, "I only stayed for half a year. At that time, my uncle was still the brigade commander of the military region and had not yet taken over the Shadow Special Operations Brigade."
"You mean you were in the Shadow Special Forces Brigade back then?!"
Han Xi nodded.
Xu Tingsheng was surprised, then laughed: "You're pretty good, kid. The Shadow Special Operations Brigade is the most elite combat force in the entire military region. Those who can get into it are the best of the best. It seems you're quite capable."
Han Xi smiled but didn't say anything.
Cheng Xian looked at Han Xi and asked Fang Li, "He looks quite good, but you're too bold to secretly get a marriage certificate with another man without telling your family!"
Fang Li stuck out her tongue, feeling a little guilty. "I acted on impulse."
Cheng Xian had always adored Fang Li. She had three sons but no daughters, which had always been her regret. Fortunately, Fang Li made up for her regret.
Over the years, she has raised Fang Li as her own daughter.
"Your affair with that guy surnamed Song really angered your family back then. Fortunately, you've made a good choice this time. This guy surnamed Han seems more reliable than that guy surnamed Song."
My aunt has lived with my uncle at the military base for many years. As a qualified military wife, she has some of the straightforwardness of a soldier.
"However, even though you and that guy have already registered your marriage, the wedding can't be rushed. Your uncle and I took a few extra days off this time to help your parents prepare for your wedding."
Fang Li said helplessly, "We've already registered our marriage, so let's keep the wedding simple."
"Simplify?"
Cheng Xian frowned immediately, "How can that be! You are the most precious child of our Xu family. How can you make your wedding so simple after all this time!"
"Your aunt is right."
Xu Qingrang, holding his teacup, glanced at Han Xi as if he were not saying anything: "When the Xu family's daughter gets married, it doesn't have to be a national sensation, but at least the whole of Haicheng should know about it."
"Besides, most people still don't know that you are the daughter of the Xu family. In my opinion, it would be better to hold a banquet before the wedding to announce your identity to the public."
"what?"
Cheng Xian patted her: "What do you mean 'ah'! I think your grandfather is right. I heard that a lot of people have been bullying you lately because they don't know your identity as Xu Jiaqian."
"Once your identity is revealed, let's see who dares to bully our Xu family's daughter!"
Fang Li felt somewhat powerless despite her aunt's domineering words.
"But aren't we getting married soon? Why didn't we just discuss it later? There's no need to go through all this trouble again..."
Before Cheng Xian and Xu Qingrang could say anything more, a voice suddenly interrupted from the side.
"See? I told you my sister wouldn't agree. She's never liked being flashy, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to keep her identity a secret for so many years."
"Third Brother!"
Xu Chengan stood up and opened his arms to Fang Li.
Fang Li smiled knowingly, went over and greeted him, "Weren't you very busy? Why are you back?"
Xu Cheng'an is the youngest boy in the Xu family, only half a year older than Fang Li. He hugged Fang Li and then let go, saying, "You're getting married soon. Even though I'm busy, I have to come back to see you. If you get scammed again, the Xu family's sky will fall."
As he spoke, Xu Cheng'an glanced at Han Xi almost imperceptibly.
Fang Li chuckled: "What nonsense are you talking about? What do you mean the sky is falling?"
Xu Chengan is still pursuing his doctorate abroad, studying computer science.
He smiled and pinched Fang Li's cheek, then said nothing more.
Xu Qingrang: "Alright, apart from your eldest brother, everyone in our family is here now."
Everyone sat down.
Fang Li moved closer to Han Xi, and the two squeezed together on a single sofa.
The rest of the Xu family watched, shaking their heads helplessly but saying nothing.
Xu Qingrang: "I originally planned to finalize Guo Bao's marriage as soon as possible, but some unpleasantness happened with the Han family yesterday, so I'm afraid this matter will have to be postponed."
No one from the Xu family spoke.
Han Xi spoke up: "No need to postpone it."
Everyone looked at him.
Han Xi: "I know what Grandpa is worried about. Don't worry, from today onwards, no one in the Han family will hurt Ali anymore."
There was a moment of silence in the living room.
After a long while, Fang Yun sighed and said, "Why did you have to do that, child?"
Xu Tingfeng, unusually, did not refute.
Han Xi: "Those who do wrong should pay the price. Even if it wasn't for Ali, they should have been punished long ago."
Fang Li was completely confused.
Seeing that the family's expressions were slightly somber, she tugged at Han Xi's hand and asked in a low voice, "What are you talking about? What punishment?"
Han Xi turned to look at her.
Fang Li sensed something and, recalling his unusual behavior last night, asked in slight surprise, "You...?"
After the wedding arrangements were mostly finalized and the family dispersed, leaving only her and Han Xi standing in the courtyard, Fang Li learned that Han Ming and Han Shiyu had been sent back to the capital.
She had considered punishing Han Ming and Han Shiyu, but she never thought of having Han Xi do it himself.
Looking at the silent Han Xi, Fang Li suddenly felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
No wonder he acted so strangely last night.
Han Shiyu is one thing, but Han Ming is, after all, his biological father.
How painful it must have been for him to uncover a secret buried for many years, confront his own biological father, and even personally hand over the evidence to the police station.
Fang Li didn't say a word, but reached out and hugged Han Xi's waist.
She buried her cheek in his chest, her voice traveling through his chest cavity into his body.
"Actually, you don't need to do that. I can do it myself."
With her here, at least he won't be in so much pain.
Han Xi: "It was the Han family who hurt you. I should have done that a long time ago."
"..." Fang Li felt a pang of sadness and hugged him tightly.
"Ah Li, I'm fine."
Han Xi's voice did indeed sound calm again, as if last night's loss of control was just a dream.
He wrapped his arms around Fang Li's waist and said, "Tonight, Grandpa and Mom will come back to visit again. Once the wedding arrangements are finalized, it won't be long before you become my rightful wife."
Fang Li smiled.
"Han Shiyu is just the beginning. Believe me, it won't be long before no one in the entire Han family dares to lay a hand on you."
When Han Xi said this, his tone was gentle, but his eyes held an unusual depth and gloom.
Fang Li suddenly remembered the two uncles he had mentioned before.
So, he not only targeted his father, but also his uncles?
"I'm fine, I can protect myself."
Han Xi's brows furrowed slightly: "It's not just for you. The Han family has been plagued by deep-seated problems for a long time and should have been thoroughly cleaned up long ago."