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this chance to propose marriage to her. Women were

women after all. They all love power, money, and

fame. Was Xi Si an exception? I couldn’t help

worrying about it myself.

The regimental commander was all smiles. He

was very thankful to his comrades-in-arms to have

conducted the farewell banquet for him. He was very

grateful for their congratulations. He repeatedly

emptied the wine when a toast was proposed to him.

Soon he was slightly tipsy. At this point, with the

help of wine, he turned to Xi Si, who was sitting on

his left, and said, “Beauty, I’m very happy today

because I have been promoted to division

commander. I will go to the south to take office.

Before I go to the south, I would like to propose

marriage to you for the last time. I really hope that

you will marry to me. Otherwise I will be

disappointed at this happy moment. Do you want me

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