The next morning, Qin Ye's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

He returned from the regimental headquarters, and as soon as he entered the door, he slammed his military cap on the table, his chest heaving violently.

"What's wrong?" Su Tang was helping He Shumin organize her yarn in the living room when she saw his expression and her heart skipped a beat.

Qin Ye gulped down a large glass of cold water before finally managing to squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth.

"The marriage application has been rejected."

"What?" He Shumin exclaimed first, dropping the ball of yarn she was holding to the ground. "Why was it rejected? What's the reason?"

Qin Ye's fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

"Those people in the political department said... said..."

He glanced at Su Tang, but there were some things he just couldn't bring himself to say.

Su Tang knew exactly what was going on and calmly took over the conversation: "Are you saying that I have a bad family background, come from a capitalist family, have complicated social connections, and don't have a formal job yet, and that you're afraid it will affect your career advancement, Commander Qin?"

Qin Ye suddenly looked up at her, his eyes filled with shock and heartache.

Su Tang smiled, a smile that showed no sign of grievance, but rather a clear understanding of everything.

She knew without even thinking that Yan Manman or the group of women from yesterday were behind this.

Li Xiumei had just mentioned to her yesterday that Yan Manman was spreading rumors that she was a capitalist's daughter, and today her application was rejected with such a precise reason. What a coincidence!

"Don't be anxious or angry." Su Tang stood up, walked to Qin Ye's side, and gently patted his tense arm. "There's no use being anxious about these things."

"How can I not be anxious!" Qin Ye's anger could no longer be contained. "These bastards! They did it on purpose! I'm going to confront them!"

“I will never compromise. If they don’t approve, then... then I’ll just quit wearing this uniform! I’ll go back to Shanghai with you!”

These words stunned not only Su Tang, but also He Shumin and Grandma Qin who were standing nearby.

Grandma Qin was so angry that her cane trembled: "Nonsense! You brat, what nonsense are you spouting!"

Su Tang looked at Qin Ye's stubborn face, which was filled with the determination to "go all out".

The softest spot in my heart felt like it had been gently poked by something, leaving me both sore and tender.

After saying that, he grabbed his hat and rushed out again without looking back.

It's easy to guess that he went to the political department to argue his case.

She turned to comfort He Shumin and Grandma Qin, who were already extremely anxious.

"Auntie, Grandma, don't worry, Qin Ye is just like this. There's always a way to solve this."

After a while.

Suddenly, the sound of a car engine came from the gate of the courtyard.

Immediately afterward, the guard, Xiao Zhou, rushed in, looking somewhat agitated.

"Sir, Madam, a military jeep has arrived at the gate. A man who looks like a high-ranking leader got out of the car and said... said he's here to see Comrade Su Tang!"

"Looking for me?" Su Tang was also a little surprised.

Everyone walked out of the courtyard together, where the Qin family's courtyard was crowded with military dependents who had come to join in the fun.

"Haha, Madam Qin, Director He, I, Liang Jianguo, have come uninvited. I hope I haven't disturbed you?"

A refined-looking middle-aged man in his forties or fifties, wearing a Zhongshan suit and glasses, entered the courtyard, supported by his bodyguard, Xiao Lin.

Behind him, Kobayashi and another guard were carrying large and small bags, including net bags filled with apples, oranges, two beautifully packaged cans of food, and a bag of high-end-looking pastries.

This display instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the residential compound.

"Engineer Liang?!" He Shumin was both surprised and delighted, and hurriedly went to greet him. "What brings you here? Are you feeling better?"