Chapter 68: Belonged to Him

Though Jiang Mosheng had a lot of fans, actually, he seldom showed up in public. Nor was there any interaction between him and his fans. He was nothing like an idol. Yet his fans loved him to death. The news that he was injured for the protection of the Federation broke fans’ hearts. The news that he was on the verge of death made fans cry their eyes out. Then, spontaneously, his fans began to organize events to pray for blessings that he would survive. It was fair to say that what was going on with Jiang Mosheng wasn’t simply a matter of Jiang Family and military headquarter, it had become a matter that involved the entire Federation. So, with Jiang Mosheng getting better, he needed to give his fans a heads up and soothe their emotions, even though he didn’t like attention. However, Qiao Mulan had more worries on her mind. Now that her son was no longer a mutant, once this news was announced, what awaited her son would be more aberrant looks and harsher criticisms than average. If before her son was just a major general, not a public figure, now he would simply lose his splendor and turn into an ordinary person. But with her son as a public figure and a national idol-like existence, now that he wasn’t a mutant anymore, military headquarter would certainly not let him continue to represent it. Then what? She simply didn’t dare to think further as she felt sorry for her son. Even so, she couldn’t stop the news of Jiang Mosheng’s recovery from spreading. After all, it was how things were now. “Dad, mom, I don’t have a problem with that. You guys take care of it. But I have one condition,” said Jiang Mosheng seriously. “What?” asked Jiang Zhentao. “I don’t want to make my engagement with little chestnut public,” said Jiang Mosheng. Both Qiao Mulan and Jiang Zhentao were surprised for they wished for a wedding as soon as possible. Now that their son didn’t want to make the engagement public, it meant no wedding now. Had their son not fallen for Yu Jinli? The moment Qiao Mulan thought of that possibility, she turned gloomy. “Give me a reason,” said Qiao Mulan with a poker face. If her son didn’t like Yu Jinli and didn’t want to marry him, she wouldn’t take it. She had given her son a chance before, who had chosen to accept this marriage. Was he going to regret his choice now that he had recovered? She, Qiao Mulan, would never allow her son to be an ungrateful person. Looking at his parents’ expressions, Jiang Mosheng knew there was a misunderstanding and said: “Dad, mom, I’m not fully recovered now. I’m afraid... I won’t be able to protect little chestnut.” If possible, he would love to make his engagement with little chestnut public. He wished that right now the world would learn that little chestnut was his fiancé, that little chestnut belonged to him. However, look at him now. Although all the internal injuries had healed, his super core had not been repaired, and the toxin had not been cleaned up. He wasn’t as powerful as before, plus all the dangers and threats Jiang Family was now facing, if the identity of the little one was made public at this point, he was afraid that many people would try to harm the little one, and he would probably not be able to protect him. Just give him time. When he fully recovered, with his super core repaired, that he was at the peak of his power, he would definitely give the little one a perfect wedding. He knew that day was coming. After listening to Jiang Mosheng, Jiang Zhentao and Qiao Mulan considered for a moment, feeling that what their son had said made sense. It really wasn’t a good time to make that relationship public. “Okay, I agree, but you must be nice to little chestnut and not let him down,” warned Qiao Mulan seriously. Both Qiao Mulan and Jiang Zhentao knew how much little chestnut had given for Jiang Mosheng. It was fair to say that without little chestnut, Jiang Mosheng and Jiang Family would both be fraught with grim possibilities. Yu Jinli was Jiang Family’s major benefactor and they would never bite the hand that fed them. “In this life, I only love little chestnut,” promised Jiang Mosheng solemnly. Qiao Mulan and Jiang Zhentao could finally set their mind at ease. * The other day, the Federation dropped a big news which was a bomb to the whole nation. A while ago, news of Jiang Mosheng’s death was everywhere which drew everyone’s attention. People who weren’t his fans knew about this military genius. Therefore, when he was injured, especially for the protection of the people, everyone followed the news, praying for his early recovery. Over time, Jiang Mosheng didn’t show up. Even Jiang Family kept silent which threw the public into panic and desperate for an official statement. In the past, fans usually didn’t hear from Jiang Mosheng for a long time but it wasn’t difficult for them for they liked him for who he was, low-keyed, practical, a person who did more than he spoke and never took credit for himself. Now it was different, with rumors flying around, if their Prince Charming wasn’t injured, the military headquarter would definitely come out with a statement. That never came, which seemed like a confirmation. Certainly, fans wouldn’t live with that. However, at this day, when fans were waiting in near despair, the military headquarter finally spoke. Moreover, fans also found that their Prince Charming who had only one photo of him in military uniform online also attended the press conference. It was more than exciting for them to see their Prince Charming on a big screen. Though the press conference lasted merely half an hour, during which time Jiang Mosheng only spoke once, it still made numerous people and fans’ eyes brim with tears of excitement. [As expected, Prince Charming is alright. He is alright. I’m so excited. *Sobs...] [I know he will make it! He is the god of war of our Federation. He won’t leave us. I was right. So was where I stood. Prince Charming, I will keep supporting you and Jiang Family.] [Support Prince Charming, support Jiang Family.] Terribly excited, fans went online with comments to vent out their long-oppressed emotions. In the end, it became a spontaneous call out for support to Jiang Family and Jiang Mosheng. In election, public support was crucial. If the public stood by Jiang Family, it would be all the more difficult to take down Jiang Zhentao. Crash! A big object fell with someone cursing “damn”. The luxuriously furnished room was covered with pieces of that object which showed how angry the owner was. “What are you doing, Hongrui?” As soon as Sun Dumei was in the room, she found it a ruin. Even her favorite dressing table turned into pieces. She felt a sudden distress. However, when she saw her husband standing in the middle of the room gloomily, she didn’t dare to express her unhappiness. Putting on a gentle look, she walked to him and patted him on the back carefully as she said tenderly: “Hongrui, my heart will ache if you are ill.” Trying to control his anger, Yu Hongrui couldn’t do it no matter what. He was so close to success. Who could have thought that Jiang Mosheng, a man who was absolutely going to die, could come back healthy? It was simply impossible. The high level of military headquarter saw for themselves that Jiang Mosheng was indeed poisoned by Zerg Overmind. It was a potent toxin, impossible to cure even by the most famous doctors in the Federation. How could Jiang Mosheng recover without any treatment? Yu Hongrui didn’t want to believe it. Yet Jiang Mosheng attended the press conference. He was seen by the whole nation. By this point, even if Yu Hongrui wanted to take actions, it would be too late. Well played, Jiang Zhentao. Yu Hongrui didn’t expect him to be so cunning that he had kept Jiang Mosheng’s recovery a secret and didn’t make an announcement until the press conference, which took the initiative from him. The thought that Jiang Family who was facing an immediate downfall came back to life made Yu Hongrui angry. Originally, after the downfall of Jiang Family, Yu Family would become first tier while he would control all the power which belonged to Jiang Zhentao. After he removed Tang Qixu, the entire military headquarter would be his. By then, it would be possible even if he wanted to become an emperor, and establish an empire, even the head of Federation could not stop him. But such a beautiful future was all spoiled by Jiang Zhentao and his son, which made Yu Hongrui furious. It was as if reality itself was playing against Yu Hongrui, before he himself calmed down, Yu Jinsheng hurriedly ran over. Failed to notice his father’s emotions completely, he asked anxiously: “Dad, Jiang Mosheng really recovered?” When he saw Jiang Mosheng healthy and intact on the big screen, he was stunned. Why had he refused to marry Jiang Mosheng? Because Jiang Mosheng turned into a good for nothing and would die anytime. He didn’t want to take care of a disabled. Nor did he want a life without a husband. Then what? Jiang Mosheng didn’t die and in fact recovered. Then what was his decision and persistence for? Damn. If he knew what would happen, he wouldn’t let that little b*tch Yu Jinli take his place and get married instead. It was him who was supposed to enjoy all this. Why did Yu Jinli take that from him and enjoy what belonged to him?