It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 294

"Nothing. I'm just saying. Now tell me -- how's the report coming? Make it a brilliant one! I really want to see you get promoted before I retire." The commander didn't continue because he wasn't sure what was truth and what were simply rumors. Daisy still had an important report to finish, and he didn't want to distract her. He decided to drop it for now. He'd already cautioned Daisy about potential problems, so his job was done. 'Be discreet' was a good advice for anyone.

"I'll do my best. I don't really care about the promotion. I do what I have to do and leave no regrets." Daisy realized that the commander must have heard something about her, otherwise he wouldn't just say something like this out of blue. Since he didn't want to continue, she didn't push him. She would never force anyone to do things they didn't want to do.

"Don't say that! Be more ambitious and look at the bigger picture! Is this about what Hank said earlier?" The commander couldn't help sighing heavily. Hank had never thought Daisy was a good officer. Whenever he challenged her, he ended up humiliated. He got desperate enough to make things up in front of the commander, trying to ruin Daisy's reputation. But the commander knew Daisy; he trusted that she was a decent person. However, Hank didn't think so. He simply believed that the commander favored Daisy and ignored her faults.

"No. I just ignore his words. I think I've arrived at a satisfactory height. I've worked really hard to get where I am. I'll have to push even harder if I want to move up in rank. I've been doing this for years. Frankly, I'm really tired and I think it's time for me to stop and have some rest, "

Daisy said in a calm voice. She knew how many people had been watching and doubting her ever since she came here. That was why she did her utmost to fight for honors, and to justify herself to others.

"If you say so. But still, I don't want you to waste this opportunity. Do you know how rare it is to have someone as outstanding as you in the army these days? I want you more involved in your career, for the good of the army." The commander really appreciated Daisy. She earned her position with her own ability, rather than family connections. She was exactly the multi-pronged talent that they needed. It would be such a waste to put her on the shelf only because of some stupid jealousy.