Life in the army was colorful in the eyes of outsiders. Only those who were once soldiers would know that it was as dull and tasteless as a corkboard. All they did in the army was to go on drills and attend some training. They did the very same things everyday. Therefore, in order to make great achievements in the army, one must be able to withstand such kind of depressing lifestyle.
In the eyes of the recruits, Colonel Ouyang was a gorgeous woman, while in the eyes of the veterans, Colonel Ouyang was a beautiful rose with thorns. They only dared to look at her from afar but never dared to get any closer. After all, her training for them was just horrible. It was the type of training that no one would even think of trying as it was made to push people beyond human limits.
The solemnity that was surrounding the Army Base was stronger as the last ray of sunset washed over the place. Edward could not help but look at his wristwatch to check the time. A slight frown formed on his handsome face. Didn't that woman say that she would only be a little late to come off work today? He had been waiting for almost an hour. But where was she? Did she forget that he would come to pick her up to have dinner?
Truth was, Mr. Mu was right. Daisy had not only forgotten his invitation but forgotten that he would come to pick up her. Therefore, when Daisy saw the dazzling Lamborghini outside the army base gate, the corners of her mouth twitched. She was sitting in a Military Humvee and was about to go home with Mark. Damn it! How could she possibly forget about Edward? Now she couldn't even imagine what was running inside Edward's mind. Was he going to get crazy or was he planning to strangle her neck? But then wait, didn't he usually make a phone call to her? Why didn't he urge her this time?
Colonel, it's Mr. Mu's car," said Mark. He turned around and looked at Daisy. Did the Colonel know nothing about Mr. Mu coming here?
Well! I know. All right! Then you go back to Mu's house first. I have an appointment with him. I was so busy that I almost forgot about it," said Daisy. She drew a deep breath as her brain started ticking for the best way to explain why she forgot about their dinner.
"Yes, Colonel." Mark stepped on the brake. Daisy got off the car without waiting for the car to completely stop. She walked straightly towards the luxurious Lamborghini.
Edward gritted his teeth as he watched the woman approaching. Good! It seemed that she had completely forgotten about him. He waited for her for about two hours. He would like to see how she would play out of the situation this time. To be honest, he was even curious about it.
The Colonel stopped for a second and took a deep breath before opening the door. She bent down and sat inside the car. Then she gave Edward a fake smile in exchange for his cold glare.
"Darling, have you been waiting for me for a long time?" Anyway, it would not be wrong to smile. Wasn't there an old saying that goes, don't be angry with the people who are in smiles?
Edward just shot her one last look and then started the car. He didn't even say a word. He had already anticipated that she would come up with a new way to persuade him. However, she hadn't been so creative lately and had used the very same style all the time. Darn him for enjoying it though! And double-darn him as he didn't have the heart to stay angry at her.
"Darling, how can you be so handsome today? Your delicate skin and the cold attitude are indeed a king's demeanor. Ordinary people cannot be compared to you." Daisy said as she reached out to his face and pinched his cheek. Shit! He was proud enough today. Couldn't he give some reactions since she was so flattering him?
Edward tipped his head slightly to avoid her touch and continued driving without a word. He was driving the car surprisingly fast. He might look calm on his surface but his insides were definitely in turmoils. Why was she saying that he was handsome today? Did it mean that he wasn't handsome before?
"Mr. Mu, say something! Why are you ignoring me?" Daisy pulled his sleeves. It seemed that her man's temper was bad today. He usually gave in to her with just a little coquetry. Was her mistake that big that he couldn't even just let it pass? Why were her actions and words not affecting him anymore?
Sit properly." Alas! Edward finally opened his mouth. His voice was too emotionless. It wasn't hard to figure out how mad he was.
"You ignore me first! Well, I am sorry? I really don't mean to forget our appointment. You know me, right? I even forget Justin sometimes when I'm busy," Daisy apologized. She continued to please him. It was really her fault anyways. Thus she was very patient.
"Wow. I hope you didn't mean that. So Justin is more important than me, huh?" Edward answered with an even colder tone than before. The chill in his words got through Daisy's skin and made her involuntarily shrink her neck. It was evident that it wouldn't be easy to talk with Edward today. Worse, he was way more stubborn right now.
"Well! I didn't mean that. You are equally important in my heart. Why do you even care about this? Justin is your son." Daisy looked at him carefully. Such Edward reminded her of the time when they were in K city. He was also frigid and heartless. Thus, she couldn't help but feel a little afraid of him.
"Daisy Ouyang, you should know that it doesn't matter whether I care about it or not. Rather, it is about if you have put me in your heart." The car screeched and stopped to the side of the road when Edward abruptly turned the steering wheel. His eyes were filled with disappointment when he looked at her. They had discussed this same topic so many times.
Do you mean that I am totally wrong and you won't forgive me this time? I know that you will not always be so tolerant of me. I still cannot help but hope that you can tolerate me all the time. I can't even imagine that you mind such a petty thing. How can we live together for the next decades? How are you going to live with me? After all, a situation like today may happen in the future again. Are you going to be angry with me like today every time?" said Daisy.