C10 He Was the Target of Everyone

Lin Meng nodded, speaking softly, "Yes, but she didn't come in. She mentioned you were inside and asked me to get a meal for her to take away, and then she left."

She glanced at his face, feeling as though she was standing beneath a teetering wall, at any moment at risk of being crushed!

Edi's face was unreadable, showing no emotion, and he didn't ask any further questions. Instead, he instructed Sean, "Please order meals for Nurse Lin and Dr. Yang."

Gathering her courage, Lin Meng addressed Edi, "General, I'll try to convince Dr. Yang to drop her complaint against you."

Edi's icy stare lingered on Lin Meng. His lips were tightly sealed, and he remained silent.

A cold sweat broke out all over Lin Meng's body!

Seeing the petite young woman turn pale with fear, Sean looked at Edi and then reassured her with a smile, "Don't worry! I'll accompany you to order food. Let's see what you'd like to eat. Since the General is paying, feel free to order extra."

Lin Meng harbored feelings for Edi, and who among the unmarried women of the Flying Eagle Combat Group didn't? But most were intimidated by General Edi's aloof demeanor, and Lin Meng was just a nurse, after all.

Relieved that Sean was diffusing the situation, Lin Yin nodded to Edi and followed Sean, whispering, "Thank you, Colonel Sean!"

Sean had seen his fair share of women smitten with Edi, few of whom weren't daunted by his presence. He simply smiled, turned to her, and whispered back, "You're welcome." Then, feigning nonchalance, he added, "The General doesn't like others meddling in his affairs."

Lin Meng looked up at Sean and quietly responded, "Ah! That was thoughtless of me."

"It's okay, you had good intentions," Sean reassured her. "But be cautious next time. The General is the Supreme Commander, and many of his affairs are classified. Even what might seem like a trivial matter to you.

"In the future, it's best not to inquire or get involved in the General's business. A soldier's duty is to follow orders, and while you're not formally military, you are still a nurse within our Combat Group. It's not your place to meddle in the issues between Dr. Yang and the General.

"If word gets out, it could be misconstrued as us pressuring Dr. Yang not to file a complaint against the General, which could cause unnecessary complications for him. Miss Lin, please refrain from advising Dr. Yang on this matter any further."

Lin Meng clenched her fists involuntarily and muttered with her head bowed, "Understood."

Her sense of pride was immense, and her intentions were pure when she offered to help Edi. Yet, to her dismay, not only was her kindness unappreciated, but she was also accused of meddling! A wave of resentment surged within her, yet she dared not let it show.

Yang Chuxia hadn't expected Lin Meng to return so quickly and was taken aback to see her holding two lunch boxes. "Why did you bring back two? Did you get one for me?" she asked, unable to contain her curiosity.

Lin Meng's face was clearly strained. As Yang Chuxia accepted the lunch box, she examined Lin Meng with concern. "Did someone upset you? You look quite pale."

Lin Meng preferred to keep her feelings for Edi from Yang Chuxia. She touched her face self-consciously and replied, "Ah! Does it look that bad?"

Opening the lunch box, Yang Chuxia peered at her and inquired, "Are you feeling alright?"

Lin Meng shook her head, then nodded, and settled down to share the meal with Yang Chuxia.

Noticing Lin Meng's reluctance to elaborate, Yang Chuxia didn't press further. She glanced at the generous meal and feigned astonishment, "Is this another treat from General Edi? Is he trying to bribe me into silence with food?"

Lin Meng couldn't help but chuckle at Yang Chuxia's humorous take, her mood visibly lightening. Watching Yang Chuxia savor her meal, she asked with a hint of curiosity, "Dr. Yang, are you really swayed by General Edi's culinary offerings?"

Her question was subtle; she was probing to see if Yang Chuxia still intended to lodge a complaint against Edi.

Yang Chuxia gave Lin Meng a playful nudge with her elbow and teased, "Hey, gorgeous Lin, have you fallen under General Edi's spell? You seem quite concerned about him."

Lin Meng, only three years Yang Chuxia's senior, considered herself a peer. She had joined the Flying Eagle Combat Group's medical team before Yang Chuxia. Smiling at the jest, she responded, "Every single unmarried woman in the Flying Eagle Combat Group adores General Edi. It's perfectly normal for me to like him; it would be odd if I didn't!"

Yang Chuxia stared at Lin Meng with a puzzled expression. "Why do I get the feeling that you're beating around the bush to call me a weirdo?"

Lin Meng burst into laughter, taking a bite of her beef, and replied, "That's only because you haven't been here long enough to get to know General Edi!"

Yang Chuxia feigned astonishment. "Oh my goodness! Does that mean all the women in the Flying Eagle Combat Group are on close terms with General Edi? Tell me, how often does he visit the treatment room for a kidney boost?"

Lin Meng's eyes went wide at the comment, and after a moment, she gasped, covering her mouth, "Oh my god! Dr. Yang, you must never let the female soldiers of the Flying Eagle Combat Group hear you say that. Otherwise, you'll become a lightning rod for criticism! You should know that General Edi is not only the idol of all the soldiers in the Flying Eagle Combat Group but also the dream man of many women. You're making enemies with the entire group, do you realize that?"

Yang Chuxia was startled by Lin Meng's reaction and sheepishly responded, "It was just a joke! No need to take it so seriously, right?"

Lin Meng spoke in a hushed tone, "Didn't you notice how handsome and manly General Edi is, even when you were fighting with him? To say he's the epitome of male pheromones wouldn't be an exaggeration!"

Yang Chuxia was taken aback that Lin Meng, who seemed so demure, could make such fervent remarks. She clicked her tongue and teased, "You're not the one who's head over heels for General Edi, are you? Even though the base enjoys eternal spring, there's no need for such overflowing ardor!"