The Supreme Soldier in the City
Chapter 341 - 348 Qualified

Chapter 341: Chapter 348 Qualified

After making a decision, James Brown realized he hadn’t yet answered Emily Lopez’s call, so he hastily connected and said, "Emily."

"Brother-in-law, why did it take you so long to answer the phone?" Emily’s tone held a hint of complaint, and a touch of coquetry.

"Hehe, I was driving, and there was a bit of a situation just now, so it wasn’t convenient to answer."

"Liar, you drive so well that even in the most dangerous situations, it wouldn’t stop you from making calls. Speak up, are you up to something naughty?"

James Brown broke into a sweat, as his lie was immediately seen through by Emily Lopez, and he chuckled: "I was just thinking about something, that’s why I missed your call. By the way, has Qiao Ya come back yet?"

"Nope, and if she did, wouldn’t she contact you first?"

"True that, by the way, why did you call, how’s mom doing?"

"Oh, nothing much. Just missing you, so I decided to call. My mom’s fine."

If it were the past, James would have just laughed off Emily saying she missed him, treating it as a joke, but this time while playing mahjong with her, James fully understood that Emily’s feelings for him were indeed a bit special.

He gave a dry laugh and said, "Good to hear mom is fine. This weekend, we’ll go back to see her."

"Yeah, that’s great, and you can pick me up on the way back."

"If you come back, wouldn’t it be tough on dad taking care of mom all by himself?"

"No worries, my mom is fine right now."

"How can she have nothing wrong?" James Brown furrowed his brow instantly.

"Oh, I mean, although my mom is sick, she appears quite well on the outside—can eat, can sleep, and doesn’t require much of my care for the moment."

James Brown said skeptically: "How is that possible?"

"Hehe, what’s impossible about that? My mom saw that you and my sister really got married and you’re about to give her a grandchild. Her spirits are great; didn’t you know that a person’s mental strength is incredibly powerful?"

James Brown believed in the power of mental strength, especially for Super Special Forces Soldiers like them. In times of hardship, having a strong will to survive could decide whether they could make it back alive. Some serious illnesses could be healed without medicine, simply with the patient’s optimistic and joyful spirit. However, Emily Lopez’s mother was in the late stages of lung cancer; relying solely on such mental strength seemed to hardly help.

"Alright, stop worrying. What’s most important for you now is to focus on making babies with my sister. I really don’t get how you two can be so slow."

James Brown broke into a sweat and said: "Having babies isn’t that easy."

"You still have to make a move, though. If you don’t even do that, how will you expect to have a baby?"

"How do you know we haven’t... done that stuff?" James Brown exclaimed in shock.

Emily Lopez suddenly coughed a few times, and then chuckled mischievously: "I am like Zhuge Liang, with a simple calculation, I know you haven’t done it. Brother-in-law, you’re a man, how can you be so slow and hesitant in this matter? I really despise you for that."

James Brown gave a bitter smile, feeling like he had been tricked by Emily Lopez, and said, "We’ll get to it as soon as possible."

"Well, you better hurry up. I’m also looking forward to hugging my grand nephew, brother-in-law..." Emily suddenly stopped mid-sentence.

"What’s up?"

Emily chuckled, "Nope, it’s nothing. Just be careful while driving. I’m hanging up now." And with that, she ended the call.

James Brown shook his head; his quirky and sprite-like younger sister-in-law really did give him a headache sometimes.

Driving to the gated community where Qiao Ya lived, James Brown found that the security was very tight. Without an access card or notification from someone inside, it was impossible to enter through the main gate.

James Brown didn’t go through the main gate, though. After parking his car, he found a secluded spot, avoided the cameras, and sneaked in. Although the surveillance cameras seemed to leave no blind spots, James knew that, because they weren’t 100% professional, there were indeed some gaps.

After circling around the courtyard a couple of times, James didn’t spot the blonde foreigner. It seemed he’d have to get information about the foreigner through Qiao Ya later.

Since there were no clues for the moment, James Brown returned to his company. When it was time to leave work, Gina Lopez arranged to leave with him, but they waited until most of the staff had left before exiting the building together.

It’s already mid-May, and Sarah Grandy’s exams are approaching, so she has night study sessions and doesn’t finish school until 8:30 p.m. James Brown doesn’t need to pick her up at this time.

"Let’s go to my house first." Once Gina Lopez got in the car, she said to James Brown.

"Go to your house..." James Brown’s expression suddenly became a bit odd.

Gina Lopez gave James Brown a look and said, "Don’t make that face, I’m not going to force you. I just want you to go to my house to pick up some stuff."

"You don’t plan on living at my place permanently, do you?" James Brown’s eyes widened instantly.

"What’s wrong with that? Don’t forget, we’re married now. Shouldn’t a husband and wife live together?"

James Brown chuckled dryly and said, "Our marriage... it’s not real, you know?"

In the past couple of days, Gina Lopez’s mood had stabilized a bit. Plus, the matter with Sarah Grandy made her realize that having children is indeed a very important matter and it doesn’t have to be immediate. She naturally started to face the reality of their relationship.

Gina Lopez also knew that James Brown married her and got the certificate for the sake of her mother. She still felt very grateful to James Brown, but she didn’t want to say this. Instead, she smiled slightly and said, "In your heart, you really don’t consider me your wife. But after all, we are legally married, and for now, we can’t possibly divorce. Why don’t you try it out? Perhaps we can become a real husband and wife."

"No need to try, we’re not a good match." James Brown replied very straightforwardly.

"Why not?"

"It’s simple. Our life’s pursuits are different. I like a simple life. I have no great ambitions. Just living quietly, chatting with friends everyday, going out for drinks when there’s nothing to do, and traveling anywhere I feel like. But you, you’re driven by your career, seeking a sense of achievement. It’s completely contradictory. We might have no conflicts as friends, but to become a real husband and wife and actually start living together, there would definitely be many disputes."

"I just don’t believe it. Why can’t a career-oriented woman be a good wife?" Gina Lopez’s stubbornness flared up.

James Brown chuckled and said, "It’s not that you can’t be a good wife. If you were married into a powerful and wealthy family, you would definitely have opportunities to thrive and live well. But with me, it’s just not suitable."

"Since you’re so sure, why don’t you try it? If we really can’t get along, then I’ll give up on this idea."

Facing Gina Lopez’s persistent gaze, James Brown shook his head gently and said, "You really don’t turn back until you hit the wall. Just like you said, we’re still husband and wife, so let’s give it a try."

"Hmph, I’ll definitely be a good wife and make you sincerely satisfied."

James Brown laughed and didn’t argue with Gina Lopez. Being a good wife is not about whether a woman is good or not, but whether she’s suitable for this man.

After picking up some clothes from Gina Lopez’s house, the two went back home. While Gina Lopez was hanging up clothes, she looked at Emma Campbell’s clothes in the wardrobe and said, "Does she still come to stay at your place?"

"Yes, she always comes over."

"And in the future?"

James Brown said very decisively, "She will continue to come." Then he waited for Gina Lopez to get angry.

Gina Lopez’s face immediately darkened, but she quickly suppressed it and said, "Does that mean I should avoid her?"

James Brown was somewhat surprised, but continued, "Of course, it’s best if you avoid her. If not, we can just go stay in a hotel."

Gina Lopez’s chest heaved violently for a moment, but she nodded her head and said, "Then if she comes, you’d better call me in advance so I can prepare."

"Yes, I’ll definitely tell you if she comes."

"Thank you." Gina Lopez nodded and said, "I’ll now tidy up the room. I don’t know how to cook, so I’ll have to trouble you to cook for a while until I gradually learn to do it myself."

"Okay." James Brown stifled a laugh as he left the bedroom. He could see how annoyed Gina Lopez was when she said those words, and how she had to restrain that annoyance; it surely felt uncomfortable to not be able to express it.

While James Brown was cooking, Gina Lopez actually started tidying up the room. Watching her busy figure, James Brown suddenly realized that this seemed to be the first time Gina Lopez was tidying up the house in front of him. Her movements were efficient and orderly, not entirely like the lofty demeanor of a CEO she usually had.

James Brown specially stewed an old hen. Although it took a long time, it would be ready just in time for Sarah Grandy when she got back. Around eight o’clock, he drove to pick up Sarah Grandy.

When Sarah Grandy came out of the school, she seemed a bit downcast, but as soon as she saw James Brown, she immediately bounced over happily. Young people don’t know the taste of sorrow. Even if she had experienced such a shock, it didn’t affect her too much. Most importantly, besides being tied up, she wasn’t mistreated or exposed to any bloody scenes, so the shock wasn’t too severe.

Clinging to James Brown’s arm, Sarah Grandy sweetly linked arms with him and headed towards the car. This made James Brown somewhat uncomfortable, but seeing the intimate way other parents and their children interacted, he relaxed. He was essentially Sarah Grandy’s guardian now, and if she was so affectionate towards him, then there was nothing wrong with that.