Rules of Engagement

Chapter 57 Staying Out All Night

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. "

"Then let's go to watch the show together later. Something urgent happened so my superiors have to leave. Otherwise, I would have let you to meet them. " Soren took hold of her hand cheerfully.

"There will be a chance to meet them next time." Elsa comforted him.

"Yes, there are lots of chances," said Soren with a smile on his face.

Wearing a suit, Soren was tall and straight. There was an old saying, "a person looks more handsome in a suit." It was true that a man with a perfect figure like Soren could rival a model in every way. What's more, when he put on the suit, he looked perfect. Seeing him, Elsa felt somewhat unrealistic, because he was too outstanding. She didn't deserve him.

She didn't notice his epaulet in the past. And it was also at this time that her eyes were dazzling by the glowing epaulet on his shoulder. She silently calculated in her heart, the number of stars and bars was a little higher than she had imagined.

That's to say, he had a quite high position in his clan. It was rare for a person at his age. Even if it was because of his family background, he had to be excellent enough to reach his current rank. It was impossible to rely on family all the time.

"What are you looking at?" Soren waved his hand in front of her eyes and asked, "Haven't you ever seen me so handsome before?"

"Not that handsome!" Elsa turned around and was about to leave.

Soren hugged her from behind. Luckily, Bob left the room in time, otherwise, Elsa would be so embarrassed.

"Soren, we are in public!" She was a little annoyed.

Soren loosened his grip. After all, here's the army. He couldn't tease her like what he used to do in the outside. Even if it's nothing serious, there were many others who couldn't see their girlfriends and wives even once all year long. He didn't want to draw too much hatred from them.

Although he let go of her waist, he walked quickly beside her and took her hand.

The show hadn't started yet, so the lights were not turned off. The auditorium was ablaze with lights and the atmosphere was heated up. Soren didn't want to be eye-catching when he was with Elsa. He only wanted to enjoy the time with her alone.

However, as soon as they reached the door, the soldier who was guarding the door saluted to him with great respect, "Good evening, Sir!"

These were the habits of the army. No matter they were subordinates of this person or not, knew him or not, as long as he was superior to them, they must salute to him. Hearing his words, Soren realized that he had put on his uniform. So he gave him a brief reply. But the soldier shouted out loud, and had already attracted many people's attention. Except for journalists, almost all the people sitting in the front rows were of high ranks.

Someone immediately stood up and saluted, "Good evening, Sir!"

" Good evening, Sir!"

" Good evening, Sir!"

" Good evening, Sir!" One after another rose to their feet.

Maurice Li was also there. A few days ago, Soren was not in the army. So he had told Maurice to take care of Elsa. It was Maurice who had arranged everything for Elsa, including her dorm and the vegetarian meals. Having worked for Soren for many years, Maurice knew clearly what kind of person Soren was. Although he hadn't met Elsa in person before, when he saw that Soren came in with a woman hand in hand, he smiled cheekily and said, "Good evening, elder sister-in-law!"

Then he made a salute to Soren and said, "Good evening, Sir!"

Elsa assumed that Maurice might be in his forties and was much older than Soren. Her cheeks flushed as she heard him calling her "elder sister-in-law". "Hello," she greeted.

The rest of the people followed the way Maurice did and all greeted to Elsa first, "Good evening, elder sister-in-law." Then saluted to Soren, "Good evening, Sir!"

Although every one of them looked older than Soren, they all called Elsa "elder sister-in-law" in a respectful way. As a result, Elsa's face turned red, and she was at a loss for what to do next. She could only nodded to the direction of the voices as a greeting.