Reborn as a Tough Army Wife-Chapter 816 - 811: No Way Back

"I'll definitely remember." Xu He nodded earnestly at Liu Fengsheng, then tentatively brought up the topic mentioned last night, "And about the collaboration we talked about last night, when should we make a move?"

Liu Fengsheng was also unclear about last night's matters. Now, thinking about it, he wasn't as excited. After considering, he said, "Let me think it over, this isn't a small matter."

"Then I'll wait for you." Xu He knew Liu Fengsheng was going back on his word again and cursed cowardice in her heart, but outwardly she returned with a faint smile.

After saying this, Xu He suddenly looked around and proposed a condition to Liu Fengsheng, "But thinking now, I don't seem to have anywhere to go, Mr. Liu, let me discuss something with you."

"Speak." Liu Fengsheng had a feeling it wasn't anything good, and his eyes were fixed on Xu He.

Xu He gave him a relaxed smile, meaning it wasn't anything major and he shouldn't worry. Then she looked around the room and said, "I see this place doesn't seem occupied for now, can I borrow it for a few days? I'm broke and have nowhere to go."

Hearing this, Liu Fengsheng frowned deeply, then took out his wallet and threw two bills on the bed, "Here's US$ 200, take it and find a place yourself, I can't let you stay here."

Last night Liu Fengsheng was somewhat muddled and couldn't recall who Xu He was. Now that he's sober, he naturally remembers that Xu He is someone currently wanted by the police. Even if he were foolish, he wouldn't possibly let her stay at his place; otherwise, if the police caught her, he would be responsible.

However, what Liu Fengsheng didn't know is that during their previous interactions, Xu He had already started planning to drag him down.

If last night Liu Fengsheng had firmly refused, Xu He might not have been able to do anything about it, but now that they share this relationship, she wouldn't let him back down.

Not to mention whether Liu Fengsheng has committed other crimes, his sheltering of a fugitive alone has left him with no other choice.

Furthermore, at this stage Xu He urgently needs someone to rely on, as she needs food, lodging, and money.

Lately, Xu He managed to survive by toiling on construction sites, but that was just desperation. Now that she's relying on Liu Fengsheng, she certainly won't be doing that anymore.

Still, she also knew that she couldn't force Liu Fengsheng right now. The US$ 200 he gave would be enough for her to live for ten days to half a month, so she didn't insist on staying in the room. She cheerfully accepted US$ 100 and said to Liu Fengsheng, "Thank you very much then."

Seeing she accepted the money, Liu Fengsheng felt slightly relieved and gestured to her, "No need, hurry and get up, I have to go back later, and there's other stuff to do."

"Alright." Xu He didn't procrastinate; she got up naked in front of Liu Fengsheng and dressed, but didn't forget to remind him, "Don't forget the stuff we agreed on, I'm waiting for your reply."

"Got it."

Once they tidied up, Liu Fengsheng, worried about being seen with Xu He, asked her to go downstairs first and waited upstairs for about ten minutes.

Watching her leave through the window, Liu Fengsheng breathed a sigh of relief. Simultaneously, he deeply regretted getting drunk and then entangled with Xu He last night. How could he disentangle himself now?

He wasn't stupid; he knew Xu He might say she's waiting for his reply, but actually, she's certain that he will agree, otherwise Xu He would struggle, and he wouldn't fare well either.

Liu Fengsheng never expected he would sink to this level, but now he truly didn't know what to do.

Muddled, Liu Fengsheng returned to his parents' home.

Just as Mr. Liu and Mrs. Liu had already woken up, they were having breakfast at home, discussing matters about the supermarket—saying since Fang Pingying agreed to invest, they should tidy up the supermarket properly to avoid any mishaps.

Seeing Liu Fengsheng return, smelling of alcohol and dressed in wrinkled clothes, Mr. Liu immediately got somewhat angry, "You're supposed to reflect properly; is this how you do it?"

Mrs. Liu was worried all night because her son hadn't returned, but now seeing him back safely, she immediately stopped her husband, "Enough, don't criticize him. He's struggling inside over this."

"Hmph." After all, he was his son; Mr. Liu was very upset but ultimately didn't say more.

Seeing this, Mrs. Liu led Liu Fengsheng upstairs while speaking softly, "Son, go upstairs to freshen up, then head to the supermarket and tidy up the accounts and the store. I estimate Fang Pingying will bring people over in the next few days, so don't mess up."

Mrs. Liu vaguely understood what was troubling her son last night, so she gently counseled Liu Fengsheng, "You know Fang Pingying is quite shrewd; at this critical time, we need to adapt. Mom knows your mind, but this time we can't indulge in those romantic feelings; we have to consider the big picture. I know the result is not pleasing, but there really is no choice."

Liu Fengsheng originally planned to gradually set aside the matter, but now hearing Mrs. Liu bring it up, he grew agitated again, impetuously replying, "Mom, I said I'll find a way to sort it out myself, don't worry, alright?"

Seeing Liu Fengsheng remain the same after a night of reflection, Mr. Liu couldn't hold back any longer. Slamming the chopsticks he was holding from his breakfast onto the table with a bang, he shouted at Liu Fengsheng, "If your mom didn't worry, you'd be sitting in jail already."

After venting his anger, Mr. Liu realized that constantly fuming seemed ineffective, so he lowered his tone to discuss things calmly with his son, "Fengsheng, even though you're my son, don't blame me for saying this. Compared to Zhiyong, you're truly outmatched by the lad." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"Look at him, a kid from the countryside without any background or family support. But once he joined the military, he's already reached the rank of Battalion Commander at a young age. His future is promising, yet despite the family's support over the years, you haven't achieved anything significant. You wanted to venture into business, and it led to such a mess."

Mr. Liu sighed and continued, "But what's done is done, I won't say much more. Just heed my advice: acknowledge when you're outmatched and don't refuse to admit defeat. Try to rise where you fell. This time, listen to your mom and me. Accept the setbacks; once the supermarket is running well, then work hard, and when you've made an achievement, everything else will be irrelevant."