The 60s Island: The Daily Life of a Capitalist Young Lady with the Army - Chapter 100: You Did That on Purpose, Didn't You?

Chapter 100: You Did That on Purpose, Didn’t You?

Wang Zhengwei understood immediately upon hearing this.

It was just an excuse to slip away while simultaneously putting pressure on him, the political commissar!

He waved his hand somewhat exasperatedly, as if shooing away an annoying pest. “Alright, alright! I get it!”

“You take Comrade Xu Xiangsi back to rest now! Make sure to comfort her properly!”

Watching Long Peiye immediately support his “frail and vulnerable” little wife and turn to leave as if granted a pardon, Wang Zhengwei couldn’t help but shake his head inwardly.

Tsk, married men are truly different.

Their pettiness knows no bounds!

Thus, Long Peiye legitimately supported Xu Xiangsi and walked out of the political commissar’s office under the complex gazes of everyone present.

As the heavy wooden door closed behind them, it shut out the chaotic mess and the continuous groans from inside.

The corridor outside was so quiet that only the sound of their footsteps remained.

Xu Xiangsi immediately straightened her posture and looked up, her clear eyes sparkling with mischievous amusement.

“Hey.”

She gently nudged Long Peiye with her elbow.

“You did that on purpose just now, didn’t you?”

Long Peiye kept his eyes forward, his voice lowered as if discussing classified information.

“Mm,” he admitted frankly. “I deliberately kicked her towards Bai Rumeng and that group.”

He even added a detail: “To ensure accuracy, I deliberately shifted half a step to the left earlier to adjust my stance.”

The smile on Xu Xiangsi’s lips deepened, like a cat that got the cream.

She shook her head, her eyes gleaming with sly brightness. “That’s not what I meant.”

Long Peiye raised an eyebrow, a flicker of inquiry in his deep eyes. “Then what did you mean?”

A cunning curve lifted the corner of Xu Xiangsi’s lips, resembling a little fox who had successfully executed a scheme. “I meant when you called Li Hong a ‘clown.'”

She turned her head, looking directly into Long Peiye’s eyes, enunciating each word clearly: “You did that on purpose, didn’t you?”

“Deliberately provoking her, making her completely lose control in front of everyone.”

The air in the corridor seemed to freeze for a moment.

The inquiry in Long Peiye’s eyes instantly transformed into unconcealed surprise, even carrying a hint of admiration.

He remained silent for two seconds before letting out a low chuckle. “You even noticed that?”

Xu Xiangsi proudly lifted her chin, her eyes shining brighter than the lightbulb at the end of the corridor.

Seeing her like this, the smile on Long Peiye’s lips deepened further.

Lowering his voice, his tone carried an unmistakable chill. “Someone like Li Hong has malicious intentions.”

“Today she dared to charge at you out of jealousy, trying to scratch your face. Who knows what underhanded tricks she might pull behind our backs tomorrow?”

“Keeping an unpredictable time bomb around is too troublesome.”

His voice was matter-of-fact, as if analyzing a battle plan.

“So, it’s better to resolve it once and for all.”

“As long as she makes the first move and assaults someone publicly, then everything becomes straightforward.”

After speaking, he turned his head again, his gaze burning as he looked at Xu Xiangsi, that surprise resurfacing.

“I just didn’t expect you to notice even that.”

“Of course!” Xu Xiangsi’s tone lifted slightly at the end, carrying both pride and playful charm. “You should know who I am!”

Long Peiye absolutely adored her smug little expression.

That cleverness, that vibrant energy, felt like a feather tickling his heart over and over.

He couldn’t resist reaching out to gently pinch her fair, smooth cheek.

Her skin was delicate, the texture astonishingly pleasant.

“Mmm,” his Adam’s apple bobbed as he spoke with doting laughter, “my wife really is the smartest.”

“!” The smugness on Xu Xiangsi’s face instantly collapsed under a wave of heat, an unnatural blush rapidly spreading across her cheeks.

She slapped his hand away as if electrocuted: “Stop touching me!”

She glared at him fiercely, though her ferocity was merely a facade: “One touch, and I’ll deduct one yuan from your tin money box!”

Long Peiye watched her flushed cheeks and deliberately fierce expression, feeling his heart melt.

Instead of restraining himself, he intensified his actions, directly cupping her face with both hands and gently kneading it like dough: “Fine.”

He chuckled deeply, his voice magnetic and husky: “Deduct another yuan.”

“Long Peiye!” Xu Xiangsi angrily punched his arm, the blow soft and powerless.

“If you keep this up, I’ll deduct all the money from your money box!”

“Alright,” Long Peiye laughed until his chest vibrated, his eyes sparkling like stars, “deduct it all.”

“If it’s not enough,” he paused before adding, “I’ll earn more, all for you to deduct.”

Xu Xiangsi was completely defeated.

She shot him a fierce glare, desperately trying to suppress her burning cheeks, then turned and quickly walked toward the residential compound.

If she didn’t leave now, she feared she might explode on the spot.

Long Peiye watched her flustered fleeing figure, his smile bright as the midday summer sun.

He strode forward with his long legs, following her at a leisurely pace.

Just as he was about to catch up, he naturally reached out to hold Xu Xiangsi’s arm.

“Smack!” The back of his hand was mercilessly slapped away by the embarrassed and angry Xu Xiangsi.

Long Peiye wasn’t annoyed. Instead, he meaningfully lowered his voice and said with feigned seriousness:

“Stop fussing, everyone’s watching us.”

“They all know you’re physically weak and not fully recovered yet. We need to see this act through to the end, right?”

As he spoke, he righteously reached out again, firmly supporting Xu Xiangsi’s arm.

This time, Xu Xiangsi didn’t shake him off.

She just let out a proud, soft “hmph” through her nose.

“Stop messing around, people are watching outside.”

Xu Xiangsi frowned, warning him in a hushed tone.

“Let them watch.”

Long Peiye didn’t care in the slightest, even deliberately raising his voice.

“Perfect chance to let everyone know my beloved is physically weak and can’t handle shocks.”

He leaned close to her ear, warm breath brushing her earlobe, his voice filled with triumphant laughter.

“When putting on an act, you have to commit fully.”

The tips of Xu Xiangsi’s ears instantly turned bright red.

This man was simply a rogue!

She let out a “hmph,” turning her head away, but ultimately didn’t pull her arm back.

Forget it, consider it a reward for his well-executed kick earlier.

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Meanwhile, far away on the railway tracks.

Clatter, clatter.

The green-skinned train tirelessly journeyed deeper into the vast countryside.

Xu Jingjing had been jostling on this hard seat for three full days and nights.

She felt as if her bones were about to fall apart.

Her entire body seemed to have been stuffed into a giant can, shaken repeatedly, marinated, and finally left utterly battered.

Especially since she hadn’t brought much dry rations or money.

For the first two days, she could barely manage with plain steamed buns and pickled vegetables.

By the third day, her food pouch was completely empty.

Her stomach burned with hunger, so intense that her chest felt glued to her back.