Wearing a white down jacket, washed blue jeans, and white sneakers with yellow patterns, complemented by a golden ponytail swaying at the back of her head, Saratoga's overall look was completely different from her appearance in the game. However, she appeared much more lively and resembled a cheerful Sister-in-law.
This was understandable, as it was the real world! The outfits of the Fleet Girls could not possibly be identical to those in the game. Just think about Helena—could she really wear that outfit in public? Otherwise, Chuyang would have a headache.
Aside from her clothing and hairstyle, Sister-in-law's appearance perfectly inherited the characteristics from the game. She looked very much like Lexington, just slightly shorter and slimmer, giving off the vibe of a vibrant urban fashion girl.
"Brother-in-law."
Before the words even faded, Saratoga had already leaped into Chuyang's arms.
With the soft warmth of her presence, Chuyang felt awkward and didn't know where to place his hands.
Firstly, even though he had images of the Naval Base from the game in his mind, they had never truly interacted before. To Chuyang, Saratoga remained a familiar stranger.
Secondly, was it really appropriate to embrace Sister-in-law in front of his wife?
Chuyang's thoughts were tangled. After a long separation, hugging was indeed a correct way to express feelings, especially when it came to a Fleet Girl like Saratoga, whom he held in high regard.
As for fearing that his wife Lexington might misunderstand, Chuyang was overthinking it. While Lexington could be jealous at times, she was fundamentally generous. Otherwise, she wouldn't have prepared those rings for him, ensuring he remained firmly tied to her. She could have simply prevented him from seeing Saratoga altogether, let alone other Fleet Girls.
"Jaja." Lexington stepped out of the car and smiled gently at her sister. This wasn't a forced smile; it came from the heart. For Lexington, aside from Admiral, her closest person in this world was undoubtedly her sister Saratoga.
"Sister." Saratoga felt a bit embarrassed and hurriedly let go of Chuyang. After all, she had a guilty conscience, always thinking about doing something inappropriate with her brother-in-law.
"Saratoga." Andrea Doria greeted Saratoga in a nonchalant manner, arms crossed over her chest, her face slightly tilted up, displaying a proud demeanor. Generally, Andrea Doria treated everyone this way except for Chuyang. Even towards Veneto, the Big Sister of Italy, Andrea Doria maintained her haughty attitude.
Firefly, on the other hand, was very happy, her big eyes nearly crescent-shaped as she sweetly called out, "Saratoga Sister."
It's worth noting that in the past at the Naval Base, there weren't many older sisters among the Fleet Girls willing to play with the Lolis. Saratoga was undoubtedly one of the most beloved Fleet Girls among the Destroyer students. In her spare time, she loved to play and fool around with the Lolis, such as breaking the glass of Prince of Wales' bedroom window or encouraging Fantasy to steal Amethyst's underwear.
Of course, after these incidents were exposed, Saratoga, as the mastermind behind it all, had long since disappeared. She left the Lolis to face the wrath of the increasingly furious Wales or to be taken back to class for re-education by Helena while crying. Yet even after being tricked by Saratoga numerous times and taking the blame for many things, the Lolis still loved playing with her; she was like a child king among them at the Naval Base.
"Sister, why did you only bring your brother-in-law to find me now? Do you not want me as your sister anymore?" Saratoga gently shook Lexington's arm in a playful manner.
From an appearance standpoint, Saratoga and Lexington seemed to be around the same age, both in their early twenties. However, their temperaments were vastly different; Lexington always gave off a sense of maturity and grace, embodying a young married woman's charm. In contrast, Saratoga looked more like a lively young girl, akin to a mischievous neighbor girl.
"I'll tell you later; aren't you afraid your brother-in-law will misunderstand?" Lexington directed her gaze toward Gu Jian Tao, who was standing not far away.
Although she hadn't clearly heard what that man said to her sister in the car earlier, it seemed he was pursuing Saratoga. She didn't want Admiral to misunderstand anything regarding her sister because of this situation.
"Who are you?" Lexington naturally linked arms with Chuyang as they walked toward Gu Jian Tao together.
"Gu Jian Tao; who are you?" Although Gu Jian Tao maintained his composure on the surface, his confidence had waned internally.
Earlier, he had been acting superior and arrogant in front of Saratoga. To some extent, he believed he had her completely under his thumb. This confidence stemmed from his assumption that Saratoga came from an ordinary or impoverished background. In contrast, he was one of the wealthiest young men in Shun'an County—successful and good-looking—so he was certain that no matter how much Saratoga initially rejected him, she would eventually come around to embrace someone like him, a diamond bachelor.
But now he wasn't so confident, simply because of the imposing off-road vehicle parked next to his car, its surface gleaming darkly in the sunlight.
No man dislikes cars, especially someone like Gu Jian Tao who can afford them. So he had a very clear understanding of cars across various price ranges.
To put it bluntly, his two business sedans were not cheap, but compared to that off-road vehicle, it was like comparing a hundred-thousand-dollar family sedan from Chuyang's past life to a Bentley Mulsanne.
Gu Jian Tao was arrogant, but that didn't mean he was foolish. The kind of person who could afford such a car must have a net worth far exceeding his own. Moreover, the other party was Saratoga's brother-in-law; in an era where social status mattered, one had to wonder if Saratoga's family background was simple.
He used to think Saratoga was a Cinderella, but now he realized she was a genuine princess. His sense of superiority had vanished; it was no longer about whether he could win over Saratoga, but whether her sister and brother-in-law would agree to let her marry him.
"Big sister, brother-in-law, you don't need to pay attention to him; he's just a very arrogant guy," Saratoga said irritably.
If it weren't for her brother-in-law being there and needing to maintain her image a little, she would have directly called Gu Jian Tao crazy.
"Jaja, don't interrupt," Lexington said, turning around with an annoyed glare at Saratoga. Her silly sister should clarify things now; otherwise, Admiral might misunderstand something in the future.
"Chuyang, Lin Qing's brother-in-law."
Comment 0 Comment Count