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looked into her eyes, waiting for her answer. Xi Si
blushed. She never thought the PLA high officer
would propose to her in public. She was too
embarrassed to say anything.
The regimental commander consoled her, “You
don’t have to answer me immediately. I know I’ve
put you in a dilemma. I have patience. I’ll wait. You
can give your reply at your convenience.” He then
stood at attention, gave Xi Si a military solute again
and left. It was unusual for a man to propose
marriage to a woman in public. If the woman refused
him, he would be too ashamed to show his face in
public. But the regimental commander firmly
believed that he could win Xi Si’s heart. So he dared
to openly propose marriage to her.
The teachers in the office were all stupefied.
They were looking at the officer with envy in their
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