Chapter 62 Military Family Reunion (3/4)

"Sister-in-law, this is just a small token of our appreciation, please accept it! Hongxia was in the wrong, please be magnanimous and don't hold it against her!"

That sum of money must be at least three hundred dollars.

Li Hongxia had disheveled hair, a handprint on her face, and kept her head down, not daring to say a word.

"What are you standing here for?! Apologize to your sister-in-law right now!" Wang Aiguo shoved Li Hongxia hard in annoyance.

"What happened today was my fault... I didn't know what was going on, that's why I blurted it out..." Li Hongxia's face turned red and then pale. She didn't dare to look Su Wantang in the eye and whispered.

Su Wantang looked at the money in her hand, then at the disheveled Li Hongxia, her expression calm.

The atmosphere around Lu Linchuan was tense. He didn't look at Wang Aiguo, but instead looked down at Su Wantang, waiting for her to make a decision.

Su Wantang placed the money on the table and said calmly, "Company Commander Wang, the matter was already dealt with during the day. Take the money back, and watch your mouths from now on, so there won't be a next time."

When Wang Aiguo saw that she wouldn't accept the money, he became anxious: "Sister-in-law, if you don't accept it, it means you don't forgive us!"

Lu Linchuan finally spoke, his voice as cold as ice: "Go back."

Wang Aiguo trembled under his gaze and dared not say another word. He put the money on the table, bowed and scraped, and dragged Li Hongxia away.

After leaving, Wang Aiguo stared coldly at Li Hongxia, "This three hundred yuan will be deducted from your living expenses! It's a penalty of six months' worth of living expenses!"

“Patriotism…” Li Hongxia wanted to say something more.

"Shut up!" Wang Aiguo stared at her coldly.

Fearing she would be beaten again, Li Hongxia had no choice but to obediently shut her mouth.

She secretly held a grudge against Su Wantang.

She couldn't control Su Wantang, so she could only hope that Zheng Nana could help her.

After all, Zheng Nana is the brigade commander's daughter.

...

The door closed, and the room returned to silence.

Lu Linchuan walked over, pulled Su Wantang into his arms, and gently stroked her still flat stomach with his large hand.

Were you scared?

Su Wantang shook her head, leaned against his firm chest, and listened to his strong heartbeat.

"It's my fault for not protecting you well," Lu Linchuan said. "Now that things have been clarified, no one will gossip anymore."

"Take this three hundred yuan and buy some good food and new clothes," Lu Linchuan said.

"Mmm." Su Wantang nestled affectionately in the man's arms, gently rubbing against him.

The two snuggled together, creating a warm and beautiful scene.

The next day, Lu Linchuan continued his investigation into Xiao Zhang's matter when there was a knock on the office door.

"Report!"

"Come in."

A young soldier walked in: "Reporting to the regimental commander, someone in the family compound is looking for Sister Su."

Lu Linchuan looked up: "Who is it?"

"She said she was her friend, from her hometown, named Wei Juan."

Lu Linchuan remembered that Su Wantang had mentioned this friend, and nodded: "I understand, go and tell her."

"Yes, sir!" The soldier saluted and ran out.

Su Wantang was tidying up baby supplies at home when she heard a knock on the door. When she opened it, she saw a strange little soldier.

"Sister Su, your friend has come to see you. They're waiting at the gate," the young soldier said.

Su Wantang was taken aback: "My friend?"