Chapter 45: The Number One Wild Propagandist!!

Guard Xiao Wang has been walking with a swagger around the military region lately.

Ever since he witnessed his future sister-in-law Su Yue's formidable strength, he has been bragging about her to everyone he meets, practically becoming Su Yue's number one unofficial promoter.

Sure enough, during a training break, he stood with his hands on his hips, spitting as he spoke to a few greenhorns from the next regiment.

"Your commander is impressive? That's because you haven't met our commander's wife!"

"Our sister-in-law is a true hidden talent! You know what? Just the other day, our sister-in-law tried to intimidate her by having her make dumplings! Hey, guess what?"

Xiao Wang deliberately kept everyone in suspense, whetting everyone's appetite.

"What's wrong?"

"My sister-in-law's hands are so fast! With a flick of her fingers, she can make dumplings that are more beautiful than handicrafts! In less than ten minutes, she has a whole row of them! My sister-in-law was completely dumbfounded!"

"And that's not all! Our sister-in-law's medical skills are divine! The moment her silver needles flash, even the King of Hell has to step aside! Last time on the train, she captured a robber with one hand and saved a big shot from the capital with the other!"

Xiao Wang's mouth was like a floodgate opened, spreading Su Yue's story with embellishments and exaggerations, making the version more and more outrageous and fantastical.

Within three days, Su Yue, the fiancée of Gu Beichen, the commander of the Sixth Regiment of the Island Military Region, who came from Shanghai and had not yet officially married him, had become a legendary figure in the entire division, rarely seen and elusive.

Some say she is as beautiful as an angel, some say she has unparalleled martial arts skills, and some say she is the reincarnation of the legendary physician Hua Tuo.

...

Meanwhile, the military region's finance department and mailroom were racking their brains over this "legendary figure."

Xiao Li from the finance department held a brand-new remittance slip, rubbed his eyes, and looked at it again.

That's right, the recipient is: Su Yue, Fifth Regiment of the Qiongdao Legion.

Remittance amount: One thousand yuan!

Remitter: Public Security Department of China Railway Corporation.

"Old Zhang, come quick, what's going on?" Xiao Li called over the section chief. "The railway company is sending money to our troops? A whole thousand yuan! That's no small sum!"

Old Zhang adjusted his reading glasses and joined in, clicking his tongue in amazement: "Strange things happen every year, but this year there seem to be more than usual. Who is this Su Yue? I don't recognize her at all?"

"I've gone through all the files of everyone registered in our group, and there's no such person here at all!" Xiao Li was so anxious that he scratched his head.

Meanwhile, the mailroom also received an urgent package from the railway police, addressed to "Su Yue," a name that could not be found.

The money and the package were like a hot potato; no one dared to accept them, and no one knew what to do.

Finally, Old Zhang slapped his thigh and said, "If we can't find anyone, we'll have the broadcasting station make an announcement! I refuse to believe that a living person can just fly away!"

Soon, the loudspeaker hanging high on the utility pole in the military compound blared.

"Attention, attention. Comrade Su Yue from the Fifth Regiment, please come to the mailroom immediately after hearing this announcement. There is a remittance slip and an urgent package for you. I repeat..."

The clear, crisp female voice echoed throughout every corner of the military region.

Xiao Wang, who was bragging on the playground, suddenly perked up and jumped up.

"Sister-in-law! They're looking for our sister-in-law!"

He abandoned his stunned comrades and sprinted toward the mailroom.

"Stop reading! Stop reading! I'm here to collect something for my sister-in-law!" Xiao Wang rushed into the mailroom, panting, and gave a perfect military salute.

Having confirmed that both the remittance slip and the package came from the China Railway Corporation, Xiao Wang didn't think much of it, assuming it was a reward for his sister-in-law's catching of the robbers. He signed his name with a flourish, hoisted the rather heavy package, and strode confidently toward the family compound.

This is really bad.

The news that "the railway company sent money and goods to Commander Gu's wife" spread like wildfire throughout the entire military compound.

These days, it's already quite an achievement for an individual to receive a remittance, let alone a company sending a large sum of money, such as a thousand yuan!

"Comrade Xiao Su must have done something incredibly good on the train; this is an award and commendation from his work unit!"

"I knew it! Could the person Commander Gu has taken a liking to be an ordinary person? His ideological awareness is top-notch!"

"A thousand yuan! My God, what kind of achievement must one have made to deserve such a large reward?"

The military spouses in the family compound were in an uproar. Even the propaganda officer rushed over, excitedly taking notes, preparing to use this as the subject of a propaganda bulletin board to set a shining example for military spouses.

In no time, the entrance to the family compound was packed with people. Soldiers and their families who had heard the news surrounded Gu Beichen's small courtyard, all wanting to see this legendary "hero's family member" with their own eyes.

Xiao Wang squeezed his way to the door with his package, and his legs went weak when he saw the scene.

Oh no, this is a disaster!

He quickly shoved the package into Aunt Li's arms, turned and ran to find Gu Beichen and Su Yue for help.

At this moment, Gu Beichen and Su Yue were enjoying a rare moment of leisure at the provincial capital's supply and marketing cooperative, purchasing wedding candies.

Su Yue picked up a fruit candy and put it in her mouth. The sweetness melted on her tongue. She squinted her eyes, like a cat that had just stolen some fish.

"This is delicious, buy more."

Gu Beichen looked at her satisfied little face, his eyes so tender they could melt water. Just as he was about to ask the sales clerk to weigh out another five pounds, a hurried figure rushed in.

"Commander! Sister-in-law! Something terrible has happened! The family compound... the family compound is surrounded!" Xiao Wang breathlessly recounted the whole story.

Upon hearing this, Su Yue's hand holding the candy froze in mid-air, feeling both amused and exasperated.

She looked at Gu Beichen and helplessly spread her hands, "I just helped the train police catch a few thieves smuggling national treasures on the train, who knew they would send money and things, making such a big fuss."

Gu Beichen's face held a complex expression of wanting to laugh but having to maintain a composed demeanor, a mixture of pride and helplessness.

He rubbed his temples. His wife always managed to cause a commotion wherever she went.

"You go back first," Gu Beichen said to Su Yue, then turned to Xiao Wang, "Take your sister-in-law in through the back door, and don't let anyone see you."

"yes!"

"And what about you?" Su Yue asked.

Gu Beichen's lips curled into a very faint smile. "I'm going to meet those enthusiastic neighbors."

Su Yue looked at the determination in his eyes and smiled knowingly.

Gu Beichen drove his jeep alone and slowly stopped at the main entrance of the family compound.

The originally noisy crowd fell silent the moment they saw his cold, stern face.

He got out of the car, his tall figure exuding an imposing aura, his gaze calmly sweeping across the entire scene.

The military wives who had been chattering away just moments before all shrank back, no longer daring to speak loudly.

Gu Beichen didn't scold or show any impatience. He took a large cloth bag from the passenger seat, which was filled with all kinds of wedding candies he had just bought.

He walked up to Sister Li and Sister Zhang, grabbed two large handfuls of candy, and stuffed them into their hands.

"Thank you all for your concern for my husband."

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

"She just came from Shanghai, and she's a bit shy. She's not quite used to the lively atmosphere here yet. I'll have to trouble you ladies to take good care of her in the future."

His words were perfectly tactful, giving everyone a way out while clearly conveying the message, "Everyone, please disperse and stop crowding around my house."

The military wives were flattered and accepted the candy, waving their hands repeatedly.

"Oh, Commander Gu, you're too kind!"

"Don't worry, from now on, Xiao Su will be like a little sister to us. We'll be the first to stand in for anyone who dares to bully her!"

A potentially commotion that could have attracted a crowd was easily resolved by Gu Beichen's few words and a handful of wedding candy.

Inside the room, Gu Nanxing took in everything through the crack in the window.

Looking at her second brother, who moved with ease in the crowd and controlled the situation with just a few words, and then thinking of her second sister-in-law, whose legends were rampant but whose true strength she had never even seen through, she felt a mix of emotions.

It seems she... really was wrong from the start. This home seems completely different from what she imagined.