Chapter 247: Chapter 227: Get Married First

After the other three brothers left, Gu Shaojun looked at Gu Shaofeng. "You’re finally home for a visit. Why act like that? They just wanted to talk with you. Wouldn’t it be nice to all be together? This isn’t the place to discuss important matters anyway."

Gu Shaofeng glanced at the other three, who had moved to another corner and were still happily chatting and laughing. "This doesn’t concern them. After dinner, the elders will summon us for a talk. I need to ask Grandpa for permission for something then, so I wanted to give you a heads-up first."

"Go on."

Gu Shaofeng paused. A rare look of unease flickered across his face before quickly vanishing, replaced by his usual cold expression. "By the way, Big Brother, one of the decorated heroes from your western front... it turns out he’s..."

Gu Shaojun nodded. "I already know. He’s the Bai family’s eldest grandson, Bai Junfan! He disappeared over a decade ago when the Bai family had that misfortune. It seems he went into hiding and then enlisted under a different identity... Just as Grandpa said, the Bai family is very shrewd. No wonder he looked familiar. When you were kids, you were always challenging him to fights, and you kept using my name, embarrassing me!"

Gu Shaofeng coughed lightly. "Well, he was arrogant, wasn’t he? He said I wasn’t qualified and insisted on fighting the eldest brother."

"He wasn’t just bragging. The guy is genuinely skilled. Not only could you not beat him, but even when I faced him, I had to give it my all just to fight him to a draw."

"That might not be the case anymore."

Gu Shaojun was speechless.

"Don’t be so childish. You’ve grown, but do you think he’s just been standing still? Never underestimate your opponent."

Gu Shaofeng replied, "I was just saying. I’m not underestimating him."

"He was just a childhood fighting rival, not an enemy. Watch your attitude. We all serve the country."

"Hmph. He may not be an enemy, but he’ll never be a friend."

Gu Shaojun found this strange. ’Although Shaofeng has an unapproachable air, he’s a man of principle—fair, upright, and not at all petty. Why does he hold such a strong grudge against Bai Junfan?’

But since his younger brother was wary of this person, he decided to share more information. "He goes by Yang Junfan now, and he’s not in my regiment. He’s very capable but keeps a low profile. It’s clear someone in his regimental command is protecting him. He stays out of the spotlight, but he’s far from obscure. He’s already a deputy battalion commander. When the recent battle broke out, he went to the front, performed exceptionally well, and was awarded a First-Class Merit Medal."

Gu Shaofeng said, "Yang Junfan... he’ll probably change his name back soon, right? I heard Mr. Bai doesn’t have much time left; they’ve issued several critical condition notices. Just now, I think I overheard Grandpa and Eldest Uncle saying the Bai Family went to the Tang family’s home. Do you think they’re after your Little Manman?"

Gu Shaojun’s gaze instantly turned sharp. "How do they know about Xiao Man? Didn’t I say not to leak a single word about her?"

"When Xiao Man came to Beijing, Zhang Qingwan and I were only responsible for ensuring her safety in the air. I don’t know anything else!" Gu Shaofeng said. "But it’s perfectly normal for Xiao Man to make public appearances now. That’s what the Tang family wants!"

Gu Shaojun furrowed his brow. ’That’s true. Xiao Man’s identity is meant to be revealed to the world.’

However, he didn’t want these people showing up at her door at every turn, disturbing her peace. She was so young and not even a doctor yet. She had no obligation to disrupt her own life and travel great distances to save people.

"Big Brother, do you think Grandpa Tang and Grandma Tang will agree?" Gu Shaofeng asked.

Gu Shaojun glanced at his grandfather, father, and second uncle, who were deep in conversation, and said, "They won’t. The Tang, Gu, and Bai families all have hundred-year-long legacies and are considered peer aristocratic families. But the Bai Family, once a pillar in the military, has always been wary of our Gu family. Their relationship with both the Tang and Gu Families has always been superficial and lacked sincerity. Grandpa Tang and our grandfather aren’t fools. And Grandma Tang just found her biological granddaughter; she’ll be even more protective. If the Bai Family asks for medical help, it will only incur the disgust of the Tang and Gu Families."

"Then Mr. Bai..."

"Birth, old age, sickness, and death are a natural part of life. No one is a god who can change that!"

Gu Shaofeng nodded slightly and changed the subject. "A while ago, I heard that Xiao Man is the Tang family’s actual biological granddaughter. And today, I heard that you’ve already broken off your engagement with the Tang family."

Gu Shaojun’s face darkened. "Who said it’s been broken off? I’m right here. Who are you listening to, spouting such nonsense?"

Inwardly, however, he thought, ’Has security gotten this lax lately? I was the one who requested to end the engagement. Even if Grandpa discussed it with Grandpa Tang, the two of them haven’t made a final decision. It’s a private matter between our two families, and they would never leak it casually. Even Shaozheng, Shao Jin, and the Gu family’s daughters-in-law probably don’t know. How did this rumor spread so far that even Shaofeng has heard it?’

"It wasn’t an outsider. I heard it from my dad a few days ago."

"Your dad is all the way in Dalian. How... did he hear this rumor?"

Gu Shaofeng gave Gu Shaojun a look that said, ’I know what’s going on, but I won’t call you out on it.’ "I called my dad and asked if I could get married. My dad then called Eldest Uncle, and after discussing it with him, he told me that you, Big Brother, are trying to break off your engagement and might have another love interest. He said I should wait a year or so and see if you get married first. We have to go in order!"

Gu Shaojun’s eyes widened as he stared at Gu Shaofeng, more bewildered than he had ever been. "What did you say? If I heard you right... you want to get married?"

Gu Shaofeng nodded, his expression unchanging. "That’s right. That’s why I wanted to give you a heads-up. If you really do have someone else and plan to break off the engagement with the Tang family and marry within a year or two, I can wait. But if you’re still planning to marry Xiao Man, that will take a long time, and I can’t wait. I’m sorry, but I’ll have to get married before you!"

Gu Shaojun couldn’t help but laugh. He patted his brother’s shoulder. "We were born in the same year, just a few months apart. You don’t have to apologize. I just never expected you to be the first one to get married. I always thought Shaozheng would be the first of all the brothers... Alright! We’ll have a couple of drinks later to celebrate! So, can you tell me? Who’s the lucky girl?"

"She’s not from Beijing. She’s from H Province. Her name is Wu Xiangyun, a nurse at the military district hospital. You know I was injured, right? She was my private nurse."

"As long as you like her and it feels right, that’s all that matters."

Gu Shaojun didn’t say much more. He didn’t think Shaofeng’s decision was too hasty or rash. After all, wasn’t there such a thing as love at first sight?

As for whether Shaofeng would succeed in his desire for an independent marriage, ignoring the concept of matching family status, that was not his concern. Plenty of people in the higher echelons would be handling that!

Gu Shaofeng grunted in agreement. "My brow bone was injured at the time, and I thought I was going to lose my eye. The doctors operated and said it would be fine, but my eyes were bandaged up. I spent a full five days in total darkness. Luckily, she was there chattering away next to me. It was noisy, but it felt nice. So when she suggested we start dating, I agreed."

Gu Shaojun was speechless. ’So, the girl was the one who made the first move.’

"Did you file a relationship report?"

"A marriage report. We’re getting married anyway. Big Brother, have the higher-ups talked to you? I might be going abroad for advanced studies soon, for three to five years. Since we’ve confirmed our relationship, I can’t just leave her behind. So we might as well get married first. Or an engagement would work too. That way, the family can also look after her a bit."

"Either is fine. Report the situation to the family elders first. They’ll make the arrangements."

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