Xingyuan looked at him, puzzled, and asked, "What does it have to do with you? It's my freedom to like whomever I want! Although you are my strategist, you cannot interfere with my life."
"No!" Bai Xingyu's eyes were filled with bitterness. "Don't you understand, General? I like you! I have for a long time."
"I never dared to confess my feelings to you, but I'm afraid I won't have another chance if I don't say this now."
Bai Xingyu took two quick steps forward, grabbed Xingyuan's hand, and pleaded, "General, can you give me a chance? I can become whatever you like, as long as you wish."
Xingyuan's face was filled with annoyance. Before she could violently shake off Bai Xingyu's hand, he was kicked to the ground by someone who suddenly appeared.
Xi Yue looked coldly at Bai Xingyu as he got up from the ground. She pulled Xingyuan behind her, and the two confronted each other, neither giving way.
Xingyuan's previously stern expression instantly turned to one of grievance upon seeing Xi Yue, along with a hint of guilt.
So, she was the first to speak to prove her innocence. Her eyes instantly reddened, and she pitifully swayed Xi Yue's sleeve with one hand, weakly explaining, "I ran into him by chance while I was repairing my mecha."
Xi Yue gave Xingyuan a look that could only be described as disdainful, meaning, "Go aside, don't interrupt her performance."
Xingyuan obediently stayed close to her, hiding behind her like a little wife, not even allowing a strand of her hair to be seen by Bai Xingyu.
Bai Xingyu was unsettled. In his eyes, although Xingyuan's appearance didn't initially match his imagination, time had fostered feelings, and he now sincerely admired her. As a fan, Bai Xingyu could not accept this Xingyuan.
Bai Xingyu pointed at Xi Yue with disappointment and accused, "Xi Yue, I considered you a friend, and I never expected you to have such intentions towards our General!"
Xi Yue raised an eyebrow and slowly retorted, "When did I ever say I didn't have these intentions towards the General? The General is so outstanding; isn't it normal for me to admire her?"
Bai Xingyu was choked, his face flushed red with anger. "You, you" he couldn't speak.
"What about me?" Xi Yue's expression held a hint of triumph. She smiled brightly and suddenly pulled Xingyuan, who had been playing hide-and-seek behind her, out.
She gently toyed with Xingyuan's hand, then intertwined their fingers. Her eyes, full of warning, looked at Bai Xingyu. "Whatever intentions you had for my future partner before, please dismiss this impudent thought from now on."
"As a soldier, being able to pick up and put down is the most basic of etiquette. So, it's getting late, and you should leave now."
"As for the ceremony tomorrow where the General and I will become partners, I would still welcome your attendance."
Xi Yue always had a knack for infuriating people to death; after all, this was her profession. It was only because Bai Xingyu was young and in good health with a strong capacity for acceptance that he wouldn't have to find a place to lie down for a few days.
"General, what are your thoughts?" Bai Xingyu looked at Xingyuan unwillingly.
"Ah! Me?" Xingyuan was still in a daze, not having fully processed the situation.
Xi Yue gently squeezed Xingyuan's palm, a smile on her face as she declared her ownership. "She listens to me. General, isn't that right?"
Xingyuan: "Yes, yes, yes!" Whatever her wife said was what she wanted to say. What her wife said was the absolute truth; how could it be wrong? She would be foolish to contradict her.
Bai Xingyu's once bright eyes instantly dimmed. "If that's the case, then I wish you happiness! It's just that I have some matters to attend to tomorrow, so I'm afraid I won't have time to congratulate you. I'll have someone send a gift over."
Bai Xingyu stumbled away, his retreating figure conveying an indescribable sense of desolation.
Xi Yue's expression suddenly became a little complex. Had she been a bit too harsh with this strong medicine? But who would want to see others harboring other intentions towards their future partner!
"Let's go home!" Xi Yue said irritably. Xingyuan's charm had completely vanished in her eyes. Now, in her view, Xingyuan was just a pampered girl who didn't know it.
"Okay!" Xingyuan lowered her head and followed her into the house.
As soon as they entered, Xingyuan produced a keyboard from somewhere and knelt on it properly.
The words Xi Yue had intended to say were suddenly choked back. Her eyes became somewhat inexplicable. Why was this person so self-aware? It made her feel awkward about scolding her.
"Do you know you were wrong?"
"Mmm-hmm, I know."
"Then where do you think you went wrong?"
Xingyuan fell silent, lowering her head to hide the confusion in her eyes. She didn't know, but she was sure she had made a mistake.
Xi Yue sighed, her brows filled with helplessness. She was the typical type who admitted fault very actively but might still make the same mistake next time. What could she say?
She patiently squatted down, letting Xingyuan sit on the sofa, and then gently guided her, "Ah Yuan, why do you think I was angry today?"
"Because... I was with Bai Xingyu? Or because he confessed to me?" Xingyuan's tone was uncertain.
Heaven knows! She truly didn't know when this person had started liking her.
"No!" Xi Yue shook her head. "I was a little unhappy, but not because of these things."
"It's normal for someone as outstanding as Ah Yuan to attract many admirers. There are two reasons I was angry: first, Ah Yuan didn't tell me in advance, and second, because..."
Xi Yue lightly tapped Xingyuan's forehead, chiding, "Can you try to be more mindful and not flirt with everyone? You must always remember that you are taken. Even if you want to flirt, it should only be with me."
"Ah? Is that so?" Xingyuan pondered, her thoughts instantly expanding. No wonder she had gotten angry a few times before; it was for this reason.
"So! General, can you promise me?"
"Yes!" Xingyuan answered with great confidence. She had always only flirted with Ah Jie!
"Sister~" Xingyuan suddenly leaned coquettishly against Xi Yue.
Xi Yue was startled but did not pull away.
"It's so late today, and I'm a bit sleepy. Shall we go to bed?"
"If you're sleepy, then go to sleep!" Xi Yue said naturally.
Xingyuan smiled happily, pulling Xi Yue up with one hand. "Sister, sleep with me! I'll have nightmares if I'm alone."
Even though she knew Xingyuan was lying, seeing her so happy and trying to act cute, Xi Yue's head seemed to be bewitched, and she nodded.
"Sister is so good?" As she spoke, Xingyuan kissed Xi Yue on the cheek, her eyes showing undisguised triumph after her plan had succeeded.