My Mr. Soldier

In a huge, dark blue-hued bedroom of a suburban villa, a scene about an R-rated play was unfolding, creating an ambiguous atmosphere in the entire room.

Cherry Shen had just returned from a business trip. She had exited from the airport and then hailed a taxi.

While in the vehicle, Cherry Shen gazed at the scenery outside the window, and a smile appeared on her face. At this very moment, she was feeling so excited. All she wanted to do was meet the man she had loved so deeply all along.

Cherry Shen pulled out the spare key John Ye had given her and opened the villa's door.

As soon as Cherry Shen entered the house, she heard a strange voice. It sounded like a woman's voice. Pushing open the door, the sight of her sister, Jean Shen, lying naked on top of John Ye greeted her.

"What is this? I can't believe my boyfriend is having sex with my sister!"

Standing in the doorway, Cherry Shen felt angry. She screamed, "John Ye, Jean Shen!"

Cherry Shen's voice brought their intimate act to an abrupt halt.

John Ye tensed at the sight of the incomparable wrath on her beautiful face. His heartbeat too quickened. He immediately picked up his clothes, which were lying on the ground, and put them on hastily.

Jean Shen was still in bed, pulling the quilt around her body to cover it up. But in her heart, she was cursing Cherry Shen. 'This bitch is definitely my nemesis. How dare she come here and sabotage my plans!'

John Ye put on his clothes, went to Cherry Shen and, nervously, explained, "Cherry, you are misunderstanding this. It is not what..."

But before John could finish his sentence, Cherry Shen raised her hand and slapped him across his face.

"John Ye, I will not let you touch me! You can now go find another woman. I am breaking up with you!" With these words, Cherry Shen turned and left, holding back her tears. She despaired at this deep insult and hurt.

Gazing at her receding figure, John Ye's heart was filled with anguish. He had never imagined that he would fail to resist temptation, and this will result in his beloved leaving him.

It was midnight. In the bar, neon lights shone all over the hall.

Cherry Shen was sitting in a chair in front of the bar counter. She was holding the wine that her friend Emily Xia had sent to her. She gulped it down and emptied the cup.

Emily Xia felt sad, watching her friend Cherry Shen drowning herself in alcohol. But she was at a loss for words that would comfort her. During their university years, this earnest senior could get down on one knee to express his dedication to Cherry Shen. But now, he has lived in society for so long, that his core values must also have changed. As for Jean Shen, her heart had always been filled with envy, while her enmity towards Cherry Shen had never decreased.

Cherry Shen was highly intoxicated. Staring at the last drop of wine in the cup, she said to Emily Xia, "Emily, do you think there is something I owe the world? Why did it have to be Jean Shen with John Ye? Why?"

Emily Xia moved her lips, but eventually said nothing.

"Interesting." Cherry Shen laughed softly, her eyes filled with pain, hatred and helplessness. "John Ye, you son of bitch! Jean Shen, I hate you!"

And with these words, Cherry Shen drank the last drop of wine in the cup.

It was already early morning. In the bar, Emily Xia looked at Cherry Shen who was lying on the bar counter, completely drunk. She wanted to take her to the hotel across the street. But she was on duty and couldn't just leave. She could only ask her colleague's help in taking Cherry Shen to the hotel, so that Cherry could rest.

Cherry Shen was taken to the hotel by Emily Xia's colleague. Fueled by alcohol, Cherry Shen insisted that she could find the room on her own. So Emily's colleague left her by the elevator and departed.

Cherry Shen staggered out of the elevator, looking for Room 522. However, when she reached Room 521, she saw that the door was already open. Without thinking further, she murmured to herself, "That's it. The service staff must have opened the door for me!"

And then she entered the room.

Cherry Shen walked around the hotel room, gazing at the huge white bed with a white sheet and quilt on it. It exuded a sense of comfort.

She was soon overcome by drowsiness. Cherry Chen's brain stopped thinking, and she did not even notice the sound of water coming from the bathroom. Walking to the bed, she lay down, closed her eyes and was soon in deep slumber.

The man in the bathroom had bronze skin and a muscular frame. His entire body conveyed that he had received professional training. Water flowed down his perfectly-sculpted face, which appeared to be permanently aloof.

Jackson Chu turned off the shower and the sound of running water stopped abruptly. He took the towel next to him and dried his hair. He then tied the towel around his waist and got out of the bathroom.

When Jackson Chu reached the bed, he winced with surprise at what he saw.

When did this woman come into the room? Had this five-star hotel sent her to him as a present, since he was a VIP member here?

Jackson Chu slowly approached the bed, gazing at the woman on the bed. There was a faint smell of alcohol coming from the woman. Her face had no makeup on it, and that made her look fresh. Her unruly hair reflected her natural beauty, as did her delicate face which was not extraordinarily beautiful but still attractive.

Jackson Chu found himself staring uncontrollably at the woman on the bed. Though her slender figure was not voluptuous, her presence was irresistibly attractive.

Unexpectedly, a girl cropped up in his mind. Her simplicity, sweet smile and cute face had been always in his mind for more than 10 years. There was a sadness behind Jackson Chu's eyes. "Where are you? Are you happy?"

He turned his attention back to the woman on the bed. Jackson Chu felt uncomfortable. Damn, he had now become enamored to one more girl, in addition to the first one!

Jackson Chu reasoned that this woman had neither an attractive face nor an enchanting body. In fact, nothing about her interested him. However, his feelings eventually triumphed over reason, and this started a game of self-torture within him.

Cherry Shen woke up with a sharp pain. She opened her eyes.

She couldn't believe what she saw, nor could she clearly see the man's face. He seemed to have regular features and a gloomy face. Then she saw his bronze skin and broad shoulders. Obviously, he had a muscular body.

Before Cherry Shen could come to grips with the situation, the sharp pain gradually sunk her back into unconsciousness. She had no strength left to fight back. Although she was losing her virginity, which was especially precious to her, she couldn't put up a fight. Finally, in desperation, she submitted to the man's sexual demands.

In the morning, they lay in bed. Jackson Chu, always on his guard, heard a knock on the door. He opened his eyes immediately, and turned to look at the door.

Derek Lu had arrived to wake up Jackson. A military conference was going to be held today.

When he opened the bedroom door, he was startled by what he saw. He recovered a while later and stammered, "Jackson, you...".

Derek Lu was about to say something more but was lost for words.

Jackson Chu saw that it was only Derek Lu and ignored him. He covered the woman's curvy body with a quilt and got out of the bed, quickly putting on his clothes.

Derek Lu approached Jackson Chu, grinning. He looked at Jackson Chu and teased, "How do you feel? Was it good last night?

"Fuck off." Jackson Chu answered, with an angry expression on his face.

Derek Lu ignored Jackson Chu's anger and continued, "I never though my commander also loves women. Who is she?"

"I don't know." Jackson Chu replied, indifferently. Before Derek Lu could say anything else, Jackson Chu got dressed and walked out of the bedroom.

"Now tell me why you are here?" Jackson Chu asked.

Derek Lu hastily replied, "I'm here to pick you up and take you to the base for the military conference. And in the afternoon, your father wants you to come home in the military's residential compound."

Jackson Chu did not say anything. He tidied his military uniform and walked out of the room.

Then Derek Lu looked at the bedroom, turned around and walked away.

Cherry Shen woke up at noon. She opened her eyes, stared at the ceiling and looked at her surroundings. This room felt so unfamiliar.

Then the memories slowly came back. She remembered that she was drunk last night and Emily Xia had asked one of their colleagues to take her back to the hotel. Was she lying in bed in a hotel right now?

If this was the case, why did she vaguely remember a man's figure? Why couldn't she see his face clearly in her mind? It seemed that a strong and muscular male body had been on top of her last night.

Cherry Shen's mind was in a state of panic. She tore at her hair frantically and wanted to get out of bed. She had been in it for too long.

But when she tried moving her body, Cherry Shen felt a sharp pain. She broke into a cold sweat. She frowned and then almost screamed.

Cherry Shen was thinking of the man on top of her last night. At the same time, the sharp pain in her body was almost unbearable. Throwing aside the quilt, she looked down at her naked body and saw the traces of lovemaking on her snow-white skin.

Seeing the dried blood on the sheet, she burst into tears. She had not only lost the man she loved most, she had also lost her virginity. Even more ridiculous was that she had no idea who had deflowered her. Was he a man even more monstrous than that bastard John Ye?

Cherry Shen, lying in bed, stared blankly at the ceiling. At that moment, she felt dead. She had lost everything. Everything precious to her was gone. What else was left to care about?

After a long interval, she fought back the sharp pain and got out of the bed. She picked up her clothes from the floor and walked into the bathroom.

Half an hour later, Cherry Shen got out of the hotel. Watching the cars passing by on the street, she told herself that although she felt dead inside, her body was still alive. She must be tough so that she could live a good life.

As soon as Cherry Shen entered the Shen Mansion, she saw her father Harrison Shen and Jade Qiao, her so-called 'mother'. Her sister Jean Shen who had ruthlessly stolen her boyfriend, was sitting on the couch in the living room. There were broad smiles on their faces.

The maid saw Cheery Shen arrive and greeted her with a smile, "Good afternoon, miss."

Hearing the maid's voice, the other three in the living room looked towards Cherry Shen.

"You slut, why have you come back? If you hate this home, don't ever come back. We will enjoy your absence." Jade Qiao berated her harshly. Since Cheery Shen wasn't her daughter, she did not feel the need to talk to her kindly or peacefully.

Cherry Shen completely ignored Jade Qiao's harsh words. She had been living in this house for over 20 years. She had become accustomed to Jade Qiao's mean nature. She would never forget this mean woman who had spared no efforts to seduce her father and win his heart, finally resulting in him divorcing Cherry Shen's mother and marrying her instead.

Cherry Shen looked at her father, who was sitting nearby, and said, "Dad, I have come home."

"I see. Now take a seat. We're talking about your sister's wedding." Harrison Shen replied indifferently. He had never been kind to Cherry Shen. But he was not in a bad temper today.

"She's a bitch. Why should she take part in my wedding?" Jean Shen looked at Cherry Shen with contempt and resentment, as Cherry was about to sit next to her. Then she added, "Cherry Shen, I am going to make it clear to you. I'm already John Ye's girlfriend. His mother has promised me that I will be her daughter-in-law."

Whenever John Ye's name was mentioned, Cherry Shen's heart would still ache. Despite trying very hard to forget him, she just couldn't get over him.

"That is nice. My congratulations to you!" Cherry Shen forced a smile. Her voice was calm and she looked unperturbed.

"Well." Jean Shen smirked, "For a slut's daughter, you truly know how to behave."

Jade Qiao rolled her eyes and added, "Exactly. Why can't you follow your mother's steps and disappear for good? Why are you still hanging out with our family and harming us? If you hadn't seduced John Ye, my daughter would have married him long time back. She would have already become the wife of the lieutenant governor."

"Aunt, I am a member of the Shen Clan as well. My father had forbidden me to leave with my mother back then. Besides, John Ye and I were close back when we were at the university..." Before she could finish, Jean Shen slapped Cherry Shen hard on the face.

Jean Shen's hand was still in the air as she snapped at her, "Cherry Shen, bear this in mind. The Shen Clan has only one daughter. That would be me, Jean Shen. I am the deputy CEO of the Shen Group. Who the hell are you? You are nothing but a lowly team leader in the business department. How dare you even compare yourself with me? How dare you even try to compete with me?"

Cherry Shen's face was burning with pain. She lowered her head and said nothing.

Jade Qiao's cold words echoed in her ears, "Cherry Shen, I am already doing you a favour by letting you stay in the villa. Your slut mother seduced your father and had you. Fortunately I was able to chase her away, otherwise it would be her sitting in the villa today!"

"Aunt, this is not true. Back then, my mother and father were in love. You were the one who stepped between them and coerced my father into marrying you, as you were pregnant with his child. You are the family breaker here." Cherry Shen angrily glared at her. She might tolerate insults from Jade Qiao about herself, but she definitely would not put up with Jade Qiao bad-mouthing her mother.

"You little bitch." Jade Qiao sprang up from her seat and was about to punch Cherry Shen in her face. However, Harrison Shen blocked her attack in time.

Jade Qiao yelled at Cherry Shen in rage, "Did your mother tell you this bullshit? Cherry Shen, I am telling you, I am the one who got pregnant first. Your mother was a typical loser. She doesn't have the fortune to be a lady. My family helped the Shen Clan a lot back then. It is only natural that I be with your father now. You should just shut the fuck up!"

Jade Qiao's words were cut off by an impatient Jean Shen. She pouted, "Mom, dad, you should just marry her off as soon as possible. Otherwise, she wouldn't keep her hands to herself or stop bothering my John Ye! She would ruin my future and stop me from becoming the lieutenant governor's wife." Jean Shen was really afraid of Cherry Shen. She hated her intensely.

"Exactly. She has really angered me by ruining my daughter's happiness. I won't let her stay in the villa anymore." Jade Qiao cast a scornful glance at Cherry Shen. Then she turned to Harrison Shen and said: "Set her up with someone tomorrow. You need to find a rich man so that he would give me a lot in betrothal gifts. I have spent a fortune raising her over the past two decades. My efforts cannot go in vain."

Harrison Shen's eyebrows furrowed as he looked at both Cherry Shen and Jade Qiao. However, he said nothing, just as he had done for years. The family was ruled by Jade Qiao. She had been the boss ever since they were together.

Cherry Shen bit her bottom lip. Her heart was already broken. Too many things had happened in the past two days. She was absolutely devastated. Even if they sent her to meet up with some total stranger, she couldn't care less. She had already lost the one she cherished. There was nothing more to lose in her life.

In the military residential area

An aged man, dressed in military uniform, sat in the main seat which was in the living room.

Jackson Chu and Derek Lu remained silent as they stood in front of the old master. They were waiting for his orders.

Andrew Chu felt proud as he fondly looked at his beloved grandson and the grandson of his comrade. The two young men had grown up together and were both outstanding during their service in the military. Especially his beloved grandson. He had drawn the attention of the entire residential area as, despite his young age, Jackson Chu had made it to the level of a lieutenant. HIs achievement made Andrew Chu really proud.

However, Andrew Chu was still a bit bothered by one issue.

"Derek Lu." Andrew Chu slowly opened his mouth. His voice was serious and solemn.

"Yes, sir." Derek Lu quickly responded.

"In all the time Jackson Chu has been in the army, did he ever bother to go on the blind dates I set up for him?" Andrew Chu's face was serious as he asked the question.

"Well..." Derek Lu didn't know how to reply. The truth was, he had gone on the blind dates in place of Jackson Chu. Jackson Chu had begged him so much, that he eventually caved in and went on the dates. However, at this moment, he did not dare tell Andrew Chu the truth. He was concerned Jackson would get angry.

"What's wrong?" Andrew Chu's face turned darker.

Jackson Chu had to step in and reply on behalf of Derek Lu, "Grandpa, I did go on the blind dates, as per your instructions. There were eight blind dates, and I went for three of those. However, none of the girls I met captured my heart."

Jackson Chu replied with a poker face. He was just bluffing. He hadn't gone on any of these blind dates. He only said so to dodge the bullet. Otherwise, Derek Lu would be punished by his grandfather if the truth came out. And under no circumstances would he ever let his buddy get punished for helping him out.

"None of them? The girls I selected for you are from the wealthy and powerful families of our city. They are well-educated noble ladies. Are you telling me that you didn't like any of them?" Andrew Chu was angry at his grandson by now. He was so picky!

Jackson Chu remained silent.

Derek Lu looked away as he also did not know what to say at the moment. He glanced at Jackson Chu and noticed that he looked calm. That gave him some relief as he saw Jackson Chu had the situation under control.

Andrew Chu thought for a while and then he solemnly said, "Starting from tomorrow, Jackson Chu should have blind dates one after another. Until he shows me his wedding certificate, he shall continue going on blind dates."

This random order did not scare Jackson Chu at all. His was mulling over last night, over the girl he had run into and spent a wonderful time with. A smile spread across his handsome face as he thought about her.

Derek Lu tried very hard not to burst into laughter in front of Andrew Chu, who was so serious. Going on blind dates one after another? What a cruel order! Was Andrew Chu trying to drive his beloved grandson mad? Jackson Chu was known for his indifferent character. He would be the laughing stock of the whole army if the news of him going on numerous blind dates spread.

Jackson Chu gave Derek Lu a serious look and warned him to behave himself. Derek Lu quickly covered his mouth and stood up straight. However, he was still dying inside from laughter.

Andrew Chu waved his hands in despair and said to them, "Get out then. Remember what I said and go for the blind dates. If you dare to disobey my order, I will make sure you pay the price."

Jackson Chu walked out briskly. He had paid absolutely no attention to what his grandfather had just said. He was still engrossed by the girl from last night.

As they walked inside the residential area, Jackson Chu abruptly stopped and Derek Lu almost ran into him.

Derek Lu touched his nose and asked, "What's wrong?"

Jackson Chu turned around and slowly said, "Find the identity of the woman from last night at the hotel."

Without further delay, he strode forward, leaving Derek Lu stunned and rooted in place.

"Well, that is easier said than done..." Derek Lu looked towards Jackson Chu's receding figure, confused, and wondered whether Jackson Chu had already fallen for the woman.