Chapter 28: Qin, the Wife-Protecting Maniac, Declares His Inner Strength!

Back home, I slammed the door shut, shutting out all the noise and disturbances outside.

Jiang Wu's proud and composed expression instantly crumbled. She released her grip on Qin Lie's hand, feeling as if all her strength had been drained away, and leaned limply against the door.

Qin Lie was startled by her sudden change.

"What's wrong? Were you scared?"

He quickly helped her up, anxiously looking her up and down, afraid that she might have suffered some internal injury.

Jiang Wu looked up. Her eyes, which had been clear and calm just moments before, were now brimming with tears, her rims were red, and her lips were pouting in grievance. Her pitiful appearance broke Qin Lie's heart.

"She...she insulted me..."

Jiang Wu's voice was choked with sobs, and large tears rolled down her cheeks.

"She called me a country bumpkin...and said I wasn't good enough for you..."

The stronger I was outside, the more wronged I feel at home now.

It wasn't that she didn't care; she just didn't want to appear weak in front of outsiders and embarrass Qin Lie.

Qin Lie was at a loss when he saw her crying.

What he feared most was women crying, especially Jiang Wu crying.

Her smile brightened his world.

When she cried, his heart felt like it was being soaked in bitter water, both sour and astringent.

"Don't cry, don't cry."

He clumsily tried to wipe away her tears with his rough fingers, but the more he wiped, the more tears she shed.

"She's talking nonsense! She's just jealous of you! Don't take it to heart!"

Qin Lie was sweating profusely with anxiety. He held her tightly in his arms and gently patted her back.

"In my heart, you are the best, no one can compare! Wen Xue and Li Xue, they can't even compare to a single hair on your head!"

"Really?" Jiang Wu asked, her eyes still blurry with tears.

"It really is! More real than real gold!" Qin Lie assured him firmly.

He lowered his head and kissed her forehead deeply.

"You're my wife, the person I'll spend my life with. If anyone dares to make you suffer, I'll never forgive them!"

Seeing his serious expression, Jiang Wu finally stopped crying and started to smile.

She buried her face in his chest and said in a muffled voice, "Then why didn't you let me yell back? She already said those things to me."

"Silly girl." Qin Lie chuckled and affectionately ruffled her hair.

"Arguing with that kind of person would only lower your standards, wouldn't it? Besides, you don't even need to lift a finger to deal with them."

He paused, his eyes turning cold.

"This matter is not over."

Wenxue's outburst today is no longer just a simple case of women arguing over a man.

She was openly challenging Qin Lie's authority and ruining his wife's reputation.

If we don't teach her a lesson, who knows how many scoundrels will dare to bully Jiang Wu in the future.

Qin Lie's woman is not someone anyone can easily bully!

That afternoon, a startling piece of news spread throughout the military compound.

To protect his newlywed wife, Qin Lie, the troupe leader, publicly confronted Wen Xue, the troupe's star performer, and declared, "My wife, I believe her. Anyone who dares to gossip about her is going against me, Qin Lie!"

The story was told in great detail, complete with various specifics.

For example, how Commander Qin berated Wen Xue mercilessly, and how he gently comforted his wife while holding her in his arms.

In no time, Qin Lie's reputation as a "wife-protecting maniac" resounded throughout the entire military region.

Some say he was a true man for risking everything for a woman.

Some people say that it was unwise of him to offend the star performer of the performing arts troupe for a woman.

But no matter what others said, the military dependents who had originally wanted to see Jiang Wu make a fool of herself lost interest.

Just kidding. Even a "goddess" like Wen Xue got humiliated. Who among ordinary people like them would dare to provoke King Qin?

Moreover, Jiang Wu herself is no pushover.

Her "pure and innocent" approach, using gentleness to overcome strength and achieving great results with minimal effort, is far more sophisticated than Wen Xue's "green tea" tactics that only involve throwing tantrums.

Everyone had their own opinion: Commander Qin's new wife was not someone to be trifled with.

As for Wen Xue, the other protagonist in the incident, her life wasn't so easy.

She was publicly humiliated by Qin Lie and then subtly crushed by Jiang Wu, losing all face in the military compound.

Back at the performing arts troupe, she expected to receive comfort from her colleagues, but instead, she was met with a stern reprimand from the troupe leader.

"Wenxue! You've disappointed me so much!"

The head of the cultural troupe was a woman in her forties who usually valued Wenxue highly.

But at this moment, her face was full of anger at their lack of ambition.

"I told you long ago, Qin Lie is not someone you can mess with! Don't you know what kind of temper he has? And you still went and provoked his wife! What's going on in your head!"

"Commander, I..." Wen Xue tried to explain, feeling wronged.

"What do you mean, 'you'!" the troupe leader interrupted her, saying with exasperation, "Do you know that what you did today not only made you lose face, but also made our entire cultural troupe lose face!"

"There are rumors going around that our troupe's performers are shameless and deliberately ruin military officers' families! Where am I supposed to put my face now?"

"Starting today, you're canceling all your performances and staying in your dorm to reflect on your actions! Come back to me when you've figured things out!"

Cancel all performances?

This is undoubtedly the greatest punishment for an actor who sees the stage as his life.

Wenxue's face turned pale instantly.

"Commander, no! I know I was wrong! I really know I was wrong!"

She went to the troupe leader crying and begging, but the troupe leader didn't even bother to look at her again and slammed the door and left.

Wenxue collapsed to the ground, unable to shed a tear.

She just couldn't understand how things had turned out this way.

She just wanted to prove herself and make that country woman back down, so why did she end up losing everything?

On the other hand, the Qin family was filled with warmth and affection.

Jiang Wu hummed a little tune as she busied herself in the kitchen.

She's in a particularly good mood today.

Qin Lie's actions that afternoon completely dispelled the unpleasantness she felt from being insulted.

Instead, there is a strong sense of security and happiness.

Although this man didn't say it, his actions provided her with the strongest support.

To reward him, Jiang Wu decided to cook a big meal tonight.

She took out fresh pork belly, ribs, and a large carp from her spatial storage.

The pork belly was made into a fragrant braised pork, the spare ribs were stewed into lotus root soup, and the carp was made into a sweet and sour dish.

Add a stir-fried vegetable dish and a cucumber salad.

A table laden with dishes, each one a feast for the eyes and the palate, making one's mouth water just by looking at them.

When Qin Lie returned, his eyes widened at the sight of the table full of food.

"What's so special about today? Why are you making so much delicious food?"

"This is a reward for you," Jiang Wu said with a smile as she ladled out a bowl of soup for him.

"A reward for me?" Qin Lie asked, somewhat puzzled.

“Yes.” Jiang Wu nodded matter-of-factly. “This is a reward for your good behavior today. You know how to protect your wife.”

Qin Lie couldn't help but laugh when he saw her smug expression that said, "You did a good job, I'm very satisfied."

He took the soup, took a sip, and felt the warmth spread from his stomach to his heart.

"If I behave like this every day, will you cook me a big meal every day?"

"That depends on your performance," Jiang Wu winked playfully.

The two chatted and laughed as they ate, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

After finishing the meal, Qin Lie took the initiative to clear the dishes.

Jiang Wu then went to boil water to prepare for a bath.

When she came out after taking a shower, she found Qin Lie already sitting on the edge of the bed waiting for her.

His dark eyes, like hooks, stared intently at her, burning with intense heat.

Jiang Wu felt her face flush under his gaze, and her heart skipped a beat.

She knew what this man wanted to do.

Instead of dodging him as usual, she walked to the wardrobe, turned her back to him, and opened the door.

Qin Lie looked at her back with some confusion.

I don't know what she's going to do.

The next second, he saw Jiang Wu take a piece of clothing out of the closet.

It was a... silk nightgown.

It's a light pink color, the fabric is very thin, and it has a soft sheen under the light.

Qin Lie's breathing stopped instantly.

P.S.: I went and bought some more today.

As I passed by that shop, my legs felt so heavy I could barely move.

I keep thinking that my luck was so bad yesterday, maybe I can turn things around today.

Try one more time, the last time.

My palms tightened when I received the lottery ticket.

Upon scratching it open, it turned out that it had still contributed to public welfare.

There's no hope of getting rich, and I'm hungry.

Let's keep updating.

My Tae-rye is still waiting for me.

I can't just abandon him halfway through the journey because I didn't win the lottery.

I still have to type out his life story word by word.

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