Xi Yuan and Xi Wei walked around the office table, their eyes fixed upon the 219-inch smart TV screen. Beneath the channel logo, sat journalist Jacob Andrews, the second-best to Mo Zixuan. This man was known for his unfair and pointed questioning, so much so that he'd gotten into a lot of trouble due to it. But under the umbrella of the MZX empire, his carrier had only bloomed, for good.

Mo Zixuan personally backed him up every time he screwed up, since Andrews never meant ill. He was... simply a passionate journalist. Mo Zixuan respected that. He himself was no different. But he knew how double-faced diplomats and rival companies could be, if he were to personally interview his sister. No matter how crisp he'd go on her, they would still paint his professionalism red.

Jacob Andrews, on the other hand, was known for fair games. The man never asked questions from the script. Whatever came to his mind, spilled from his mouth. No filters. And although that could get filthy inconvenient at times, reporters like him were a reassurance to the general public that not everyone these days, was out there to sell the news. That there was still some authenticity left in journalism.

Xi Wei was more acquainted with the media than his other siblings, so naturally, he was infuriated at the thought of such a man interviewing his Sister-in-law. But when he pulled his phone out in order to pull some strings, Xi Yuan placed his hand over the man's arm, "She can handle it.", he said confidently, "Besides, it's her brother's sanctuary. You can't do anything. Just watch the show."

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1:05 p.m., MZX Newsroom;

"Greetings, Country X!", Jacob began enthusiastically, smiling straight into the cameras, "Today, in this very studio, we have the highest Military Authority, Military Chief Rong Xinghe with us. So let's get started with it, shall we, Officer?"

"We shall.", the cameras switched to Rong Xinghe's modest face, a graceful smile plastered across her lips. Accoutred in classic Wine-colored blazer and trousers, plain white shirt beneath it, two of its top buttons undone, her jet black hair falling freely, she looked ravishing. Breathtaking, even. The makeup on her face was very light; just eyeliner, a little blush, and wine-shade liquid matte lipstick on, and she was still enchanting.

"Firstly, let me tell you that you look stunning.", Andrews smiled, eliciting a humble acknowledging nod from her.

"Recently, Military Chief's family, popularly regarded as the Superfamily, underwent a gruesome terrorist attack.", the man turned back to the cameras, "Her elder brother, Media Magnet Mo Zixuan, the backbone of MZX Network empire, and the Chief Editor of MZX channel was shot twice in his torsal area during the same. Thankfully, he fought through it; but it still was a difficult time for the family. How did you deal with all of it, Chief?"

Rong Xinghe remained silent for a few seconds before she let out a shaky breath and spoke up, "Every soldier is prepared for death. I have been, too. We, in the Military, are no strangers to the possibility of it.

"It's when our families, our friends bear the consequences of our work, that it truly pains us. Each one of my brothers means so much to me, that even the thought of hurting them, intentionally or unintentionally, is unendurable for me. Every second of the duration when he was in that Operation Theatre, was hell to me. For everyone in my family, actually.

"I love him. More than he can even begin to imagine. When he was shot and was lying unconscious on the floor, I felt as if someone had stabbed me instead. I am so sorry, brother.", she whispered.

As Mo Zixuan watched her speak through the production control room, the corners of his eyes started stinging. Cheng Tai pulled the man in for a hug, "It's okay. Talk to her later, hmm?", she sighed.

"If that's the case then...", Jacob smiled, "Why did you put Presdient Xi, your fiance, in the path of harm last night, Military Chief?"

For a moment, the girl's eyes met the man's, sitting roughly five metres from her, and a smile appeared across her lips. Crafty! Xi Yuan, of course, was unaffected too. This part was the very source for this interview, after all. He wanted to know how she'd handle the situation.

With the realization that millions of eyes across the country were glued upon her, Rong Xinghe laughed weakly, "Well... his charms caught me off guard."

Rendered speechless, Jacob Andrews stared at the woman in front of him. Charms? Really?! Breaking a severe military protocol for the sake of 'charms'? Was she kidding?

"P-pardon me?", the man stuttered.

"Gotcha!", the girl burst out laughing, pointing her index finger at the man, "I mean mostly charms. But I didn't do anything illegal."

"As a matter of fact, you did, yes.", Andrews seemed agitated by the woman's tone. No one made fun of him on natonal television. No one.

"Nope. Not if Mr. Xi has been demed Defence Consultant by the state.", the girl raised her brows, "This was something the Army had been considering for quite some months now. President Xi is a civilian, we are aware of that. But he was a soldier once too. His combat skills are impressive, and his quirks in strategy formation, and information decoding are extraordinarily unrivalled.

"There are many such civilians in Country X. And it's not just the nation that needs the Military. The Army needs their people too. Together, we can become a force, that's just unstoppable.

"With that in mind, a committee was formed three months ago, under the supervision of Prime Minister Li Boqin. The respected delegates soon came to the conclusion that civilians should be able to serve their country too, not affecting their regular work life, of course.

"So when the President questioned if I had someone like such known, I suggested Mr. Xi's name. Nothing that happened last night was illegal. He did what he had to do."

Every word Rong Xinghe said, was a matter of sensation for Country X's citizens. Not too long ago, politicians were blaming and impudently criticizing her, urging the public to revolt against the Military, reporters crowding around Xi Corps. headquarters for answers. And in a blink, she'd shut down everyone'd mouths. Faceslapping gone right, was what it was!

Who would've thought that she'd create an entire position in the Armed Forces for her darling, anyway? Neither the Superfamily, nor the Xi trio, were anymore sure if this was a diplomatic decision, or the she-devil's pure, wicked PDA.