The Marshal’s Wife is Wild
Chapter 204 - 203 Does she know?

Chapter 204: Chapter 203 Does she know?

Hu Qing nudged Xuan Ping’s good shoulder, "30? That’s not old at all. The general has an SSS-rank physique; if we really think about it, both of us are older than the general."

"Right, but the lady is truly young."

"If I had such a young wife, I’d treasure her just like that."

"Let’s go, or you’ll have to walk back."

Xuan Ping went to retrieve the damaged fighter jet into his Space Button and got into the patrol team’s hover car with Jiang Zhou.

Si Yuting led the person to the compartment and placed them by the bed, looking down at Qu Tong’s moist and clean feet, he asked:

"Do you have shoes?"

Qu Tong curled her toes, a bit embarrassed, "Yes."

Si Yuting took a blade of grass from Qu Tong’s hair and stood up, "Get ready, I’ll talk to you on the way."

It took Qu Tong a moment to realize that Si Yuting was answering the question she’d asked earlier.

Si Yuting went back to start the aircraft, while Qu Tong went to the bathroom for a quick wash.

Soon after, the sound of a door opening echoed through the small space.

Si Yuting looked towards the noise and saw Qu Tong emerging in a light-pink graffiti-covered white baggy sweatshirt, wearing bear slippers, with denim shorts just covered by the shirt, revealing her straight legs, her long hair reaching her waist, its tips slightly curled, and a lollipop in her mouth, appearing to be in a good mood.

Qu Tong playfully winked at Si Yuting and sprawled casually on the co-pilot’s seat, one leg resting on the armrest.

Haha, I just took the chance to measure my height.

I’m a net height of 165cm now, happy.

Even if I don’t grow any taller, I can accept that.

"Did Your Highness come back especially to rescue me?"

"No," Si Yuting answered truthfully.

Qu Tong pouted, dull, they didn’t even know to say something pleasant.

Si Yuting looked at Qu Tong’s coquettish behavior, and his lips curved in a slight smile.

"The contract with the Alchemist Association for the military’s medicine supply is almost up for renewal, the Emperor, and my maternal grandfather sent me back to negotiate the renewal," he said.

He paused, his gaze deepening on Qu Tong’s puffed cheeks, "Negotiations might be tough, and I need to use your situation for leverage, do you want to come with me?"

"The Alchemist Association no longer wants to supply the military with potions?" Qu Tong asked, puzzled.

Such a large order with good terms shouldn’t be an issue.

Si Yuting didn’t think there was anything Qu Tong couldn’t know and began to explain carefully, "The last contract was signed twenty years ago, and the Alchemist Association wants the military to increase their compensation."

"Special Grade potions weren’t as scarce back then, so the price agreed with the military was 10 million Star Coins each. Although the military has given many additional compensations outside the contract over the years, the Alchemist Association is demanding the price increase to 20 million Star Coins each, and they also want an additional 20% increase on the compensations."

"The military’s resources are limited, and they have to be allocated to Elder Yuan and Miss Jun Li, so they’re not planning to agree to their demands."

"In the past twenty years, prices have not gone up, the Emperor believes we should maintain the original contract, the price of Special Grade potions can be appropriately increased, but 20 million Star Coins is too much; even with the nation subsidizing half, there wouldn’t be many who could afford it."

Qu Tong nodded, only half-understanding, then asked, "But Special Grade potions no longer affect you, do they?"

"Others close to SSS-rank level still need them."

"Your Highness needn’t worry too much, this negotiation might be much easier than you think. Ali and Fei Wenxing both said they’re out of money," Qu Tong laughed softly, mischief sparkling in her eyes.

"Hope so," reflected Si Yuting with deep thought in his eyes.

"Are you coming with me?" Si Yuting repeated.

Qu Tong smiled slightly, "If Your Highness calls for me, I’ll always go."

Si Yuting watched Qu Tong’s smile bright as fireworks, momentarily lost in contemplation.

Did she not know how vivacious and charming she looked at this moment?

He restrained himself and pulled his gaze back, staring solemnly at the control screen.

Qu Tong did not notice Si Yuting’s unusual behavior; she was busy reading a message from Xiang Bin.

The grapes were ripe, and she would need to make a trip back when she had the time.

Upon returning to Yuelan Bay, Qu Tong saw Xu An resting in the pavilion.

With Xu An were the owner of the Mecha Shop and two fighters from the Underground Fighting Arena.

After exchanging updates with Xu An, the Mecha Shop owner came over with a cheeky smile and introduced himself, "Madam, hello, I am the Admiral’s former subordinate, everyone calls me Lao San."

"Hello, thank you very much for your help this time."

As she expressed her gratitude, Qu Tong took another look at Lao San. She hadn’t paid much attention before, but now she noticed that both of Lao San’s pant legs were empty; seeing the stiffness with which he had just gotten up, it seemed he must have fitted prosthetics.

"Madam is too polite. Just now, this young gentleman already gave us a gratuity."

Afterwards, Lao San followed Si Yuting into the Mecha Laboratory behind them, while Qu Tong took Xu An to the reception room.

After giving Xu An some more potions, Qu Tong advised him to be more careful recently and to try to leave campus as little as possible.

When Xuan Ping and the others returned, Qu Tong had Hu Qing fly him back to school in Yuelan Bay’s aircraft.

She herself then requested the next day off from Tutor Fu.

Once everyone had left, Su Hua saw Qu Tong leisurely sunbathing on the recliner and mustered up the courage to approach with a hint of shame, "Madam, thank you for saving me today. It’s my own incompetence."

"No need to thank me. You don’t have to blame yourself either," Qu Tong replied, her eyes half-closed and her demeanor quite calm.

Her light and indifferent tone soothed Su Hua’s anxious heart.

"If there’s anything you need in the future, Madam, just order me. I guarantee I’ll get it done."

Su Hua said this with a clear and forceful voice.

"Alright."

Qu Tong knew that soldiers were mostly straightforward and sincere. Refusing them would make them feel bad, so she agreed directly, especially since it wasn’t a big deal anyway.

Sure enough, Su Hua was visibly pleased upon hearing her response.

"Madam, the Energy Liquid you gave me to drink today was really effective. It must have cost quite a lot of Star Coins. I’ll transfer it to you."

Qu Tong glanced at Su Hua’s serious expression and laughed, "No need, consider it a benefit for protecting me."

Su Hua quickly waved his hand, "The Legion has already given us an extra allowance; you don’t need to pay us any salary, Madam."

They were already fortunate enough to consume the Energy Fruits and Vegetables from the Madam, how could they dare to ask for her potions.

"It’s not a salary, it’s a benefit, everyone gets one."

Qu Tong took out three vials each of Spirit Power Stabilizing Potion and Energy Liquid from the Space Button.

Although protecting her was their duty, she never felt that anyone was obligated to get hurt for her. Giving them the potions was also an indirect way of protecting herself.

Su Hua refused to take them.

Qu Tong directly called Hu Qing, who was hiding in the shadows.

Hu Qing had been all ears from the start, and as soon as Qu Tong called, he immediately appeared in front of her standing at attention, revealing a big grin of sheer joy.

Hu Qing was much more perceptive. He took the potions and gave Qu Tong a deep bow, "Thank you, Madam!"