It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 1534

"I know. Even if you didn't actually say that, I'll stick to it," Kevin said. Different from his father, Duke had come straight to the point. By nature he was arrogant and unruly.

That night, the two men had drunk a lot. They finally had something in common – their love for Leena. The relations between them had become more harmonious.

Days passed, and after the New Year holidays, Lee returned to work. However, Leena was still nowhere to be found.

"Major General, you should eat something now." Lee's eyes were clouded with worry: Kevin was wasting away, daily getting thinner.

"Okay. Put the food over there. I'll eat later." Kevin answered absently, not raising his head, focused as he was on the topographic map on his desk.

"It doesn't take long to eat! If you continue starving yourself, you will end up with stomach trouble," Lee grumbled. Kevin had been eating irregularly since Leena left. His health would soon suffer.

"Lee, you're being just as garrulous as Mark!" Kevin had raised his head, and was now teasing Lee.

"Do you think that I like seeing you like this? You don't take care of yourself, and now I have to remind you to do so all the time." Lee was uncomfortable under Kevin's steady gaze. He was worried about Kevin's health, but more importantly, he had to take good care of Kevin for Leena's sake to show his gratitude. Leena had gifted his family with many things, and he estimated that these must be worth no less than 100, 000.

"Fine. I'll eat right now. There, are you satisfied?" Kevin had no choice but to reach for the meal which Lee had brought for him from the canteen.

"Major General, Lieutenant Colonel Han said that you would be in command of the seven-day survival challenge. But then you will miss the officer assessment in the capital city, right?" Lee was trying to confirm what he had heard. He often heard rumors through the grapevine, and from his good friend Mark.

"Yeah. Senior Colonel Ouyang will be attending the assessment," Kevin responded, his expression stolid. He didn't consider this a serious matter.

"But you will lose the chance at promotion!" Lee said anxiously. Although Kevin already held the rank of major general, he was destined for higher stations. As the saying went, men struggled upwards, while water flowed downwards. How could he now not desire progress?

"It doesn't matter. I'm content with the status quo," Kevin answered as he ate. Lee had urged him to eat, but now he kept asking questions, diverting his attention.

Lee's face was blackened with anger. Seeing Kevin's indifference to status, he didn't know what to say. His heart was torn with anxiety at Kevin's lack of drive.

"What else?" Kevin again looked up at Lee.

"No. Take your time and eat. I'll come back later." In fact, Lee had a lot more to say, but since Kevin took such a cavalier attitude, he believed that if he continued, his words would fall on deaf ears. So, he kept his mouth shut.

After Lee left, Kevin wanted to set aside his chopsticks, but he was afraid that Lee would return, and harass him further, so he decided to finish eating first. However, before he could begin to eat, the door opened yet again.