The others could not help turning away and covering their faces when they heard Xu Wang.
Pei Yanchuan gently patted Xu Wang's hand.
The knight did not seem inclined to let the others off, either.
The knight turned to Jiang Xiubai. "Regimental Commander, should we establish a defensive perimeter?"
"Regimental Commander?" Jiang Xiubai instinctively straightened up, his expression turning serious.
Yun Xi looked at the man beside him in disbelief. Him? A regimental commander?
Jiang Xiubai nodded with an air of profundity.
The knight immediately nodded in understanding and turned to leave, but after just two steps, he seemed to realize he had forgotten something and backed up two steps.
This time, he looked at Yun Xi.
Yun Xi looked expectant and even straightened his clothes and hair. Surely his status had to be higher than Jiang Xiubai's.
Come on, say it. I'm ready.
"Xiao Yun, why are you running around with the Regimental Commander again? No wonder I didn't see you at drills this morning. Come with me, and stop disturbing the Regimental Commander's thoughts." As the armored knight spoke, he moved to lift Yun Xi up.
Dangling by his collar, Yun Xi looked utterly bewildered. Xiao Yun? Running around with the Regimental Commander? So I'm his subordinate?
The smile on Jiang Xiubai's face grew wider until he could no longer hide it.
"Ahem, let him stay with me for now." Jiang Xiubai gave a light cough.
"Yes, sir." The knight immediately released him and turned to walk out.
Once Yun Xi landed back on the floor, he hurriedly straightened his collar. That man had quite a grip.
Even Xu Wang's previously speechless expression gave way to amusement at their roles.
Xia Yu laughed so hard he collapsed into Hou Yunqi's arms, and Hou Yunqi steadily supported him.
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