Having been married for a few years, Qi Taiguo had somewhat gotten to understand Cheng Su’s personality. For matters she had decided, nine times out of ten she wouldn’t change her mind. If she did change her mind, there must be other variables at play.
And for business matters like opening a shop, where it’s clear money can be made, she surely wouldn’t miss the opportunity.
The words of persuasion Qi Taiguo had on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back when he saw her bright, sparkling eyes.
Forget it, he thought, better not to persuade her. Besides, who knows if his own work would see changes in the future? If that day comes, how would she react? Would she be willing to let him go?
Ning Ge had already hinted his intentions to Chief Ning, and now they were just waiting for an opportunity.
Thinking of this, Qi Taiguo deliberately put on a stern face and said, "In my opinion, you’re just going back on your word. You initially said you’d wait until the business matured before having a child, so you could spend time with the child growing up and not miss out. But now, the child is born, and you haven’t slowed down a bit!"
Cheng Su felt a bit guilty, cautiously glancing at him and said, "Aren’t I just thinking that business opportunities are fleeting..."
Qi Taiguo snorted and said, "Alright, I can’t convince you anyway. If my work changes like this in the future, don’t cry and don’t say no."
Cheng Su, completely unaware this was a trap, happily clung to his arm, laughing, "Am I that kind of person? You support me now, and I’ll definitely support you too!"
"Oh? If I get transferred all over Jiangnan, you’d support that too?" Qi Taiguo raised an eyebrow on purpose.
"Of course, but... is that even possible?" Cheng Su became alert and asked cautiously.
"Not now, but who knows what the future holds? Life always has its uncertainties!" Qi Taiguo shrugged.
Cheng Su said, "That long? For soldiers like you, it’s impossible to stay in one place until retirement, right?"
Qi Taiguo’s heart skipped a beat and he said, "It depends on the military branch or personal capability. Some people really do stay in one place their whole life." Seeing her thoughtful expression, he asked, "Why, are you worried about me being transferred?"
Cheng Su glanced at him and said, "I don’t know. A transfer should mean more opportunities, right?"
"It’s fifty-fifty. Some people, having stayed in one place for a long time, may not be willing to move. Each place is different, and going somewhere else means you have to establish yourself again, which surely requires some audacity and accomplishments!" Qi Taiguo said, "Even in those ancient military camps, each new general faced some sort of old guard problem. Without handling it well, making big achievements is hard."
That made sense, Cheng Su nodded and said, "Alright, let’s not talk about it anymore, let’s sleep. Tomorrow we have to send the elders off!"
Qi Taiguo let out a sigh of relief, thinking, this trap I dug early on, if she does fall into it in the future, it won’t be too shocking, right?

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