Di Mingchen carried Nangong Ran to the gate of the courtyard, and the guard immediately saluted, "Hello, Commander! Hello, Ma’am!"
"Mm." Di Mingchen nodded, then turned his gaze to the guard, "Remember, besides your Ma’am, no other woman is allowed to step even a foot into my courtyard."
"Yes!" the guard replied with a strong voice.
Di Mingchen showed a hint of a smile, "Go start the car, we’re going to the cafeteria for something to eat."
"Yes!" The guard turned and ran off to start the car.
Nangong Ran looked at Di Mingchen.
"What’s up?" Di Mingchen also glanced back at her.
"That An Xin, does she like you?" Nangong Ran asked with a smile.
"Probably, I’m not sure, anyway she hasn’t said it." Di Mingchen replied.
The car drove up, he carried Nangong Ran into the car, and they sat in the back seat.
"What do you mean ’probably’, I can definitely tell." Nangong Ran pouted.
"Hmm, probably." Di Mingchen lifted a slight smile, pulling her into his arms, boasting, "After all, women who admire your man are as plentiful as fish in the river."
Nangong Ran: "..."
"Quite full of yourself, huh." Nangong Ran looked at him, realizing she never knew Di Mingchen could be so vain!
"That’s just how it is." Di Mingchen admitted unabashedly.
"You’re just attracting trouble." Nangong Ran rolled her eyes at him, "Didn’t you see that An Xin? You scolded her so much she nearly fainted in tears. What if she tries something drastic like suicide?"
"What’s it got to do with me?" Di Mingchen asked.
Nangong Ran blinked, stunned, and had no response!
Laughing and chatting, they went to the cafeteria, which was quite large. Given the late hour, there weren’t many people, just a few soldiers and officers dining in pairs and threes.
As soon as she picked up, Li Hui angrily howled, "Nangong Ran, you little rascal, where did you run off to? Not coming home last night and sleeping at Xiaoqi’s is one thing, but it’s so late today, and you’re still not home? Where are you hanging out? Tell me immediately!"
"Mom, I... I’m at the military base." Nangong Ran ultimately responded honestly.
"The military base?" Li Hui raised an eyebrow, instantly exploding, "What the hell! What are you doing at the military base?"
"I..."
"Don’t tell me you’re with Di Mingchen, and don’t even think about telling me you two are just good friends! It’s so late, what do you think you’re doing? If you’re dating, then just be open about it!"
"I..." Nangong Ran blushed, "I’m with him..."
Nangong Ran couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Di Mingchen, who simply extended his hand, "Let me speak."
Nangong Ran: "..."
What the hell, Commander Di, what are you going to tell my mom?!

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