Wang Hu and Bai Fanglan went out on a date, just as bland as before. Bai Fanglan occasionally mustered up some courage to tell a couple of funny jokes, but Wang Hu just responded with a "hmm" and didn't pay much attention.

She started talking about the hospital's matters, he didn't understand. She asked about things he didn't want to discuss, Wang Hu said it was confidential. She inquired about his parents' health condition, Wang Hu said everything was fine.

Bai Fanglan felt a rush of anger in her heart! It was as if flames were shooting up to her chest.

But there was nothing she could do; he's been like this since the first day they met. If she didn't like it, they could just break up, right? But she wasn't willing to let go, so she could only endure it.

Bai Fanglan felt wronged and pained inside, but Wang Hu was oblivious, not even sensing it. He had something on his mind, ate halfway, and suddenly looked up at Bai Fanglan: "Have you seen Gu Junming recently?"

Bai Fanglan was startled: "What did you say?" She gripped the spoon hard, fearing he knew she had gone to see Gu Junming. What if he got mad? By looking at Wang Hu, he didn't seem like someone with a good temper. What if he broke up with me?

Wang Hu didn't continue to pursue it, calmly said: "Gu Junming and I are currently competing for a spot."

The higher-ups want to establish a new unit in X City, a highly regarded new field army, which is a rare promotion opportunity. Wang Hu applied early on; who knew after the news broke, Gu Junming also put in an application, and another guy, Yan Kai, was also eyeing this opportunity, and quickly submitted an application too.

Wang Hu analyzed that among the three of them, he held the highest position, but had mostly done desk jobs, which weren't all that appealing; the most experienced was naturally Gu Junming, and the one most valued by the higher-ups was Yan Kai. It was really tricky, especially since Gu Junming and Yan Kai had achieved big success last time at Xiong'er Ridge, earning high praises from above. Particularly Yan Kai, not only did he rescue women but also skillfully captured several criminals at the border. Truly promising.

Wang Hu asked Bai Fanglan because he remembered that Bai Fanglan had a good relationship with Gu Junming, so he casually asked. He wasn't a sneaky person, wouldn't do something like probing for information.

Who knew Bai Fanglan was feeling guilty like a thief, thinking he was hostile towards Gu Junming and disliked her interacting with him. If he got angry, wouldn't she lose her chance of becoming the wife of a chief? She hurriedly said: "I just went to see him casually, without any other intentions. Don't misunderstand me? Our two families have known each other for many years, I must go, as my grandfather insisted I do so." She first cleared herself by saying her grandfather asked her to do it. It had nothing to do with her.

Wang Hu nodded, unconcernedly said: "Really? He didn't mention what he's busy with these days?"

Bai Fanglan bit her lip and said: "Nothing much, he just said he'd bring his girlfriend home over the weekend for the old man to see."

Wang Hu absentmindedly "hmm'ed". He personally wasn't interested in it at all. Now the three of them were competing to join that unit to accumulate opportunities for advancement, but it was unfortunate that at most only one person could go. Even if others were allowed for the sake of face, going in as an assistant might mean a worse future than now.

Wang Hu tapped the table with his hand, his brows furrowed. Then he asked her: "Is your grandfather busy? Does he know about the establishment of the new unit recently?"

Bai Fanglan shook her head: "My grandfather hasn't told me about work matters, otherwise, should I ask for you?"

"No need." Wang Hu glanced at Bai Fanglan, not at all resembling someone from a prestigious family, timid to an extreme, but he only had one requirement for his wife, which was to continue the family line, nothing else mattered.

Bai Fanglan looked at Wang Hu's cold eyes, feeling unsure, smiled faintly and said: "I really have nothing to do with Gu Junming, don't misunderstand, I'm going to marry you, why don't you believe me?"

Wang Hu looked at Bai Fanglan puzzled: "What are you talking about? I'm just thinking of when we can have a meal with Gu Junming. After all, we're all in the military, not lovers." You must understand both yourself and others to always win.

Bai Fanglan let out a breath, laughed and said: "Is that so? How about we go on the weekend, that's probably when Gu Junming is free."

"That's not good." Wang Hu frowned and glanced at Bai Fanglan: "Why get in the way of him meeting his girlfriend? Another day."

"It's not like you meet a girlfriend for a whole day, right? We could go early, and leave when he arrives. Or maybe in the evening? After all, Gu Junming is very busy, it's not easy for him to come back, I'm doing this for your good." Bai Fanglan really wanted to see what kind of mess would ensue.

Hopefully, Gu Zishan would get so angry and kick Sun Chan out, let her seduce Gu Junming! Put you to shame. Anyway, if I went there, I wouldn't leave, you guys couldn't drive me away, right?

Wang Hu thought about it and agreed: "Then we'll go early, meet and talk a bit then leave."

"Alright then." Bai Fanglan smiled and lowered her head to eat.

While Wang Hu was trying to probe into Gu Junming, at the same time, Yan Kai also wanted to see who could grasp this opportunity.

Yan Kai of course knew that now the three of them were competing for this position, he saw it very seriously but appeared very calm. At the moment, he was talking with Mr. Yan, who had recently not been at the sanatorium, but returned home, usually staying there for several months each year.

Yan Kai peeled an apple for his father: "In short, that's the kind of subtle relationship we have. I too feel my chances aren't great, but not impossible. After all, during the Xiong'er incident, my contribution was greater than Gu Junming's."

He risked his life capturing criminals at the border. As for Wang Hu? He didn't even consider him, completely out of question. If it weren't for the Wang Family's high status, Wang Hu would have been retired long ago.

After listening to his son, Mr. Yan thought for a moment, frowned and said: "Wang Hu, although earnest, isn't quick-witted, very rigid. Assigning him to thought education tasks is alright, but in managing a unit, he lacks experience and capability. Mentioning him is merely giving face to Mr. Wang, he's just a runner. If you want to compete, do it with Gu Junming?"

Yan Kai said: "Yes, last time we cooperated, and I realized he is indeed good, I have great respect for him."

Even though he was in a competitive relationship with Gu Junming, Yan Kai was a gentleman. He wouldn't speak ill or say sarcastic words.