Reborn As Super Heiress

Chapter 94: Chapter 91 Refusal to Enlist

Since Huang Hongying had not mentioned it before, Huo Sining had no idea about the specific situation of her two great-uncles. It was only when she suddenly saw them that she realized that the old gentleman’s legs were somewhat unsteady, as he sat in a wheelchair, looking like he had been paralyzed for several years.

Huo Sining did want to ask, but her mind went around in circles, and she didn’t know how to start the conversation.

And so, a group of five hurried from the airport to the Su Family, where from a distance they saw Huang Hongying waiting at the door.

“Dad, why did you suddenly come here? Didn’t we agree to wait until the end of the year?” Huang Hongying helped Huang Chengyi out of the car, while chiding, “With your mobility issues, you still love to travel. Can your body handle this long journey?”

Ever since his daughter got married, Huang Chengyi rarely heard Huang Hongying nagging at his ear. Now, hearing her sound half annoyed, half angry, he wasn’t upset but instead chuckled, “I get so bored staying at home all day, and it just so happens I need to get out for a breath of fresh air. And it’s a good opportunity to check if my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson are doing well. Where is Qingqing, that girl?”

Huang Hongying replied with a smile, “On her way back, she received a phone call early in the morning and ran out. She said she was going to Antique Street to hunt for treasures and spends her days roaming outside, hardly staying at home.”

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Once inside, the two elders sat down for a chat, before finally getting to the point.

“Huo girl, your great-uncle’s visit this time is mainly for your sake.”

That girl pursed her lips without a word, her eyes staring straight at you stubbornly, just like Liang Ruining—that defiant look was exactly the same. The more Huang Chengyi watched, the happier he felt inside, although he kept a composed expression on his face.

He looked at Huo Sining seriously and asked, “Huo girl, do you dislike soldiers?”

Huo Sining’s forehead broke out in beads of perspiration as she thought the old man would ask about her past experiences or her mother’s affairs. Since it was a visit to recognize kin, he would surely inquire about past events or ask for some keepsakes. But now, what kind of strange question was this?

“Do you like soldiers?” What was that supposed to mean? Could it be that he feared she might reject them because the Huang Family had a military background? Or was he worried that she held resentment and a shadow in her heart because of her father’s history?

Huo Sining was puzzled, but she shook her head honestly and said, “I admire soldiers. They defend their homeland and maintain social stability, sacrificing their personal happiness for the safety of others. Such people deserve respect.”

The Huang brothers exchanged glances, and Huang Chengxin then asked, “Then, what do you think of special forces?”

Huo Sining hesitated for a moment, then replied, “They are brave, resourceful, and valiant with strong individual combat capabilities. Just like my father, although I never saw him from the moment I was born, I admire his courage and accountability. I think, if he were still alive, he wouldn’t just be a qualified special forces soldier, but also a responsible husband and a loving father.”

The words of Huo Sining came from the heart, but they were also meant to dispel the Huang brothers’ concerns. Before she had met Huang Hongying, she indeed had misunderstandings and grievances against Liang Ruining. However, after uncovering the truth about the past, she felt only regret, and for Liang Ruining, nothing but a profound respect and admiration remained.

However, Huo Sining didn’t know that her words had caused a misunderstanding between the two Huang brothers. Huang Chengxin stared at Huo Sining for a few moments and suddenly said, “A few days ago, Chief Chen came to us, saying he wanted to recruit you into his nephew’s special forces unit. We were worried you wouldn’t be willing, but it seems we were overly concerned.”

“What?!” Huo Sining was instantly dumbfounded. What did that mean?

“Chief Chen’s nephew, Chen Deping, is your instructor, right? Weren’t you under his command for military training recently? He’s reorganizing the Wolf Fang Army, so he’s been looking for new recruits, and your outstanding performance caught his eye. He wants to recruit you into the special forces.”

Seeing the confusion on Huo Sining’s face, Huang Chengxin explained, “According to your great-uncle and me, we don’t approve of a girl like you joining the special forces, but since you seem interested, we won’t stop you. In that case, I’ll give Chief Chen a call back right now.”

“Uh…” Huo Sining’s expression immediately stiffened. Join the special forces? You’ve got to be kidding!

She remembered that day when she returned from the training camp; Chen Deping had handed her a phone and mentioned they would meet again. So he had set his sights on her long ago.

Huo Sining was both amused and exasperated. Her life was getting better and better, so why would she consider joining some special forces and ask for trouble?

“Great-uncles, you might have misunderstood me. What I said just now was indeed heartfelt, but that doesn’t mean I want to join the army,” Huo Sining was almost in tears. She had not expected her great-uncles’ probing to be anything but a test; instead, they were inquiring about her joining the army. Were they setting a trap for her to fall into?

Huang Chengxin was about to ask Huang Jialin to return a call to Chen Qiyuan when he heard Huo Sining’s words and paused abruptly: “Are you saying you don’t want to be a soldier?”

Of course, she didn’t want to. In her previous life, she had lived so miserably. Now, having been given a second chance with a cheat, she had a whole wide world to explore, including countless lakes, rivers, and seas. She was too busy harvesting seafood and treasure hunting to even consider confining herself to the barracks for a hard and thankless life.

“Great-uncle, you’re not understanding me. I indeed admire soldiers and have a special fondness for special forces, but I don’t think that’s wrong, nor do I feel that because of this fondness, I should experience it myself,” Huo Sining hurriedly explained, fearful that they still didn’t understand.

“In fact, I prefer raising fish over being a special forces soldier. I’ve opened an ornamental fish store, and business isn’t bad. At least I can support myself. Moreover, I’m very interested in aquatic life and have now transferred to the College of Biology. I plan to focus on this field in the future; that is my true goal.”

Huang Chengyi was stunned and gave Huo Sining a deep look. After a long while, he sighed deeply, “I had been worried that you inherited the same temper as your father, afraid that you’d be too rigid and break easily. Now it seems you are wiser than Ruining.”

Huo Sining had been feeling uneasy, but upon hearing this unexpected praise, she looked up in surprise at Huang Chengyi.

“I was the first to disagree with this, but I thought we should follow your wishes. It turns out we were indeed too worried. If you’re not willing, then as your great-uncle, I will refuse Chen Deping on your behalf. Since you’ve got your goals, you should strive for them. Every profession produces its own leading authority. Just don’t let the outside world distract you and disturb your original intentions.”