Rules of Engagement novel Chapter 57

It turned out that Johnny and Cindy went to the performance together because of the work. Since Elsa wasn't arranged for this task, she didn't want to get involved in this matter. She explained, "I'm just interested in it and that's why I'm here. I don't want to participate in the work, nor do I want to write this report. There's some misunderstanding among us."

"Since all of us are going there, let's go together." Johnny proposed. He had something to ask Elsa as well, but she avoided him and he couldn't seize a chance.

Cindy rolled her eyes at them and cursed in her heart. She went forward and teased Bob, "Hey, you look familiar? Which leader do you work for? What rank do you have? Which title do you have? Introduce your superior to me!"

Bob had worked for Soren for a long time, so he had learned from him. He didn't like the kind of person who always stuck to others. He preferred to spend more time with someone who was sedate and calm. What's more, he didn't know how to get along with an unfamiliar person, so he hemmed and hawed and then kept silent. Hearing what he said, Cindy was very depressed. All the people present would talk a lot with Elsa, but they wouldn't speak a word to her. In this case, how she was able to collect information and write reports?

As Cindy was walking with Bob, so it was inconvenient for Elsa to talk to him. She walked alone behind them.

At this time, Johnny walked beside her and said, "Zaza, I've received your leave request for last night. What happened? Where did you go last night? When did you become so reckless? Is it because you don't want to face me?"

"Mr. Johnny, I ask for leave because of my personal affairs. It has nothing to do with you. Please don't make wild guesses about me." Elsa didn't mention what was going on between Soren and her, because at first she felt it unnecessary to mention it, but later she was not sure whether it would have any influence on Soren.

If Johnny insisted, she would take Soren to him right away.

Due to Elsa's attitude towards him and her stubbornness, Johnny could not know what she was really thinking about. But he was getting more and more obsessive with Elsa.

"Let me put it this way, Zaza. Cindy had seen a man dressed in a suit staying very close to you and staying in your dorm the whole night. I didn't believe it at first, but gradually I believe it now. Zaza, even if you don't reconcile with me, you can't act like this. Uncle Johnson was in a poor health and was even sent to the hospital in spring. That's the reason why you hurriedly married Greenwood Li. You can't cheat on him just because you don't love him. Don't you know this is an extramarital love affair? It's a violation of discipline of the army for the soldier who's with you. That soldier will also be punished for being disobedient the rules. It's in the army, not outside. It's a very serious problem here, do you understand?" Johnny's words were full of sincerity. He looked at Elsa affectionately.

His words dumbfounded Elsa. She didn't know how to explain to him. But what he said in the end was what Elsa was worried about. Although her relationship with Soren was protected by law and their marriage certificate was just carried in their suitcase, she still didn't know much about the disciplines in the army. She searched the Internet for many times but couldn't reach an agreement on this matter.

Seeing that Elsa was lost in thought, Johnny thought that he had got what she was thinking. So he slowed down his steps and said slowly, "Zaza, I have made a lot of mistakes. I have been impulsive and missed you. But no matter what, I am willing to see you live a happy life."

Elsa looked at him, and his handsome face became more and more blurred in her eyes. She shook her head and said, "I'm fine now. You don't have to feel guilty because of me."

"I don't feel guilty, it´s just because… I love you." Johnny smiled bitterly.

Elsa pretended not to hear his words, and continued to speed up her steps. She just wanted to reach the destination as soon as possible, so that she could get rid of him. Johnny followed her and warned, "Cindy always acts against you. Even if you don't care what I say, watch out for her tricks."

"I have been doing it all the time. You don't have to worry about me." Elsa said honestly. It was true that Cindy didn't like her. Although she was beautiful, she didn't have high IQ or EQ. Elsa didn't believe that Cindy would do anything intelligent to harm her. If she could, she wouldn't have waited for three years.

In other words, born in a rich family, as long as Cindy had high IQ and EQ, she could have a better job than being just a small reporter of Linchuan Daily.

They arrived at the performance soon. In order to boost the morale of the soldiers, there were often cultural activities in the army base. And the soldiers also loved entertaining themselves and singing. There was such a formal activity every month, and it was very popular among them. Before the show started, all seats had been occupied.

As soon as they got there, Bob didn't bother to pay attention to Cindy any more, but took Elsa to see Soren directly.

"Hey!" Cindy stomped her feet behind Bob. "What's wrong with you?"

"Let's sit there." Johnny said to Cindy.

Cindy turned around and said, "I'm going to the washroom first."

Soren was in the backstage. He raised his eyebrows happily when he saw Elsa here, "Hey, Elsa!"

"Yes. I heard from Bob that there will be an activity, so I also want to come and have a look. "