Jianghu's wife, Ma Yan, knew that the women in the family compound were causing trouble again when she opened the door and saw Xiang Lan.

She was very impatient. Her husband was already tired enough from working in the troupe. Xiang Lan, this member of the women's committee, couldn't even manage the women in the family compound. She was always bothering her husband. She was really useless.

His impatience was evident on his face, and he asked with a grim expression, "Who has caused this big trouble that you can't handle again?"

Ignoring Ma Yan's sarcastic remarks, Xiang Lan squeezed through the door and rattled off what she wanted to say. Then she said, "I've finished expressing my concerns. This isn't just about the reputation of military wives, but also the honor of soldiers. I hope the leadership can step in and take charge."

Some people in the neighborhood are really annoyed. These gossipy women in the family compound just can't stop. What did that couple do to offend them? They spread rumors even without any evidence.

He asked Xiang Lan, "Who spread the rumor that Dr. Fu was having an affair? Has it been found out?"

Xiang Lan said, "We found out. It's Comrade Liu Laidi, the wife of Wang Qiang, the company commander of the first company of the second battalion."

Jianghu said with annoyance, "Why is it her again? She mistreats her daughter and spreads rumors. It seems I need to have a talk with this Company Commander Wang."

He then said to Xiang Lan, "You should also do some ideological work with them and talk to them about the proper qualities that military families should have. Don't let others think that military families are just a bunch of gossipy women."

Xiang Lan nodded in agreement, then asked, "What did Battalion Commander Rong say?"

Jianghu waved his hand: "Go back. I will personally look into Battalion Commander Rong's matter."

With his words reassured, Xiang Lan stood up, saluted, and left.

Seeing her like that, Ma Yan pouted and muttered, "She's not a soldier anymore, yet she salutes all the time. It makes her seem so capable. She can't even control a group of women."

Realizing something was amiss, she turned around and saw her husband staring at her sharply. She stammered, "W-why are you looking at me like that?"

Jianghu said sternly, "She is a true hero of the War of Resistance Against Japan. Don't let me hear such words again, or I will personally drag you in front of everyone in the entire military region and give you a pep talk."

Ma Yan didn't dare to argue and replied, "I understand."

In fact, Ma Yan envied Xiang Lan. Despite being missing an arm, she was respected by many soldiers in the military region.

Seeing this, Jianghu abandoned his idea of ​​educating her and decided to go to the gatehouse after dinner to confront Rong Lianhu and find out what was going on.

After leaving the Jianghu family, Xiang Lan felt a little more at ease.

She knew that Jianghu Political Commissar was a principled person, and since he had promised to personally look into it, he would definitely give an explanation.

When she returned to the family compound, she saw several women still whispering among themselves. She went over to them and said in a serious tone, "We are all military families. We must be united and not believe the rumors that could affect morale."

When the women saw Xiang Lan arrive, they all fell silent, but their faces still showed some disapproval.

Xiang Lan didn't say anything more, turned around and went home, inwardly scoffing: [Starting tomorrow night, I'll schedule ideological education classes for you every night, let's see if any of you still have the mind to gossip.]

Meanwhile, Rong Lianhu's family was enjoying a happy dinner in their courtyard in town.

The delicious and visually appealing dishes made Rong Lianhu and his two sons so full that their belts were loosened, and they all sighed with satisfaction after finishing the meal.

After finishing their meal and sitting for a while, Rong Lianhu prepared to take his wife and children home. Qing Xuanzi took out a basket of cucumbers and handed it to Rong Lianhu: "Take these back for the two boys to eat as fruit."

Rong Lianhu didn't stand on ceremony. He found a straw hat to cover the basket, hung it on the handlebars, called his sons to get on the vehicle, and then drove off with his wife and children.

Tonight, most of the people taking a walk were loitering around the entrance of the residential compound, glancing out of the gate from time to time.

When Jianghu finished eating and came out, he saw these family members gathered in twos and threes. He thought to himself, "Perfect, I'll talk things out with Rong Lianhu in front of them later, so it won't drag on forever."

Not long after arriving in Jianghu, Rong Lianhu returned with his wife and children, chatting and laughing. The family seemed happy and carefree, showing no signs of having gone to catch someone cheating.

When the family saw so many people gathered at the entrance of the residential compound, they thought something had happened.

Just as they were about to get out of the car to ask what had happened, they saw Political Commissar Jiang waving to them from inside the gate.

When Rong Lianhu saw Political Commissar Jiang, he was slightly taken aback, but he quickly recovered and said to his wife and children with a smile, "The political commissar wants to see us. Let's go and take a look."

He rode his bicycle to the side of the political commissar and stopped. After Fu Ya and the children got off the bike, he parked the bicycle and looked at Jianghu with curiosity.

"Political Commissar, is there something you need?"

Jianghu saw Rong Lianhu approaching, his face serious, but his eyes gentle.

He didn't speak directly, but first looked at Rong Lianhu's family. Seeing the happy smiles on their faces, his doubts disappeared.

"Commander Rong, where did you come from?" Jianghu asked, his voice neither hurried nor slow.

Rong Lianhu was puzzled, but still saluted and replied, "Reporting to the political commissar, did you go to town to see my daughter?"

Jianghu nodded and said, "No need to be so serious, I just have some questions for you."

He glanced at the family members gathered at the door, a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

Rong Lianhu nodded. Fu Ya looked at the family members gathered together and saw that after their families came in, they all cast curious and gossipy glances at them. Fu Ya guessed that this was probably related to the rumors from a few days ago.

Jianghu said to the family members with a serious expression, "If you all want to know what happened to Rong Lianhu's family, then come over here. Let's talk it out face to face, so you don't have nothing better to do than gossip all day."

Rong Lianhu was still unaware of what was going on, so he asked, "Political Commissar, what exactly happened?"

Jianghu said, "Some time ago, rumors circulated in the family compound..."

Jianghu recounted all the rumors about Fu Ya and the rumors circulating in the family compound caused by his return and hasty departure today. Then he asked, "Can you explain to everyone what really happened?"

Rong Lianhu was both amused and annoyed, but more so furious. He cursed, "Who the hell is talking nonsense? The person with the child is not only my daughter's master, but also my master. He's over seventy years old. Who would make such a joke about him?"

A voice came from the crowd: "Nonsense, that person is younger than you."

Before the words had even finished, a large space cleared up around her, revealing Liu Laidi standing there, looking both nervous and excited.

Xiang Lan said, "You were indeed the first to spread rumors, Liu Laidi."