Chapter 11: Life is hard to survive

As soon as Su Nanzhi said this, the surroundings instantly became quiet, and everyone's eyes swept back and forth between Qin Lie and Zhao Xue.

Although there were cases where officers stayed overnight in the army, this did not include cases like Qin Lie who had a leg injury.

Moreover, compared to the fact that a deputy battalion commander did not hear the thief's movement, they were more inclined to believe that Qin Lie was not in the family compound last night.

Gu Xizhou, who was standing aside, looked at Qin Lie with a hint of scrutiny. Unlike these military wives, he and Qin Lie had worked together several times. Putting aside his character, Qin Lie's ability was indeed among the best in the army.

Compared to the fact that Qin Lie didn't hear any movement all night, Gu Xizhou rationally felt that it was more likely that Qin Lie was not at home.

As Gu Xizhou thought about this, his gaze couldn't help but stop on Su Nanzhi's face.

As Qin Lie's fiancée, Su Nanzhi couldn't possibly be unaware of the impact her words would have on Qin Lie.

But she still said it...

If it were normal times, Qin Lie would probably be happy for a few days knowing that everyone recognized his abilities. He looked at everyone's suspicious eyes and at this moment his desire to kill Su Nanzhi reached its peak.

Fortunately, he still has his sanity.

If an officer's professional ability does not meet the standards and his moral character is not up to standard, even a fool would know how to choose between the two.

Qin Lie quickly came up with a solution. "I've been sleeping soundly at night since I took the painkillers recently. In the mornings, because it's too hot, I go out before daybreak."

"It was too dark when I went out, and I couldn't see clearly."

When he said the last sentence, Qin Lie hit the wheelchair hard.

"If my mistakes have any negative impact on the army, I'd rather die."

Those who originally just wanted to watch the fun began to persuade Qin Lie in a few words after hearing his words.

Zhao Xue, who was standing by, rolled her eyes and said, "Although Brother Qin is a soldier, he is also an ordinary person. He will get tired and injured."

"Nanzhi, although I know you are worried about your home being robbed, as a soldier's family member, you should be more considerate of Brother Qin."

Hearing this, Qin Lie felt very relieved and even more dissatisfied with Su Nanzhi.

When the military wives heard Zhao Xue's words, they nodded in empathy.

Soldiers are omnipotent in the eyes of ordinary people, but only military wives know the scars hidden beneath their men's glamorous appearance.

"Yes, Xiao Su, you will marry Deputy Battalion Commander Qin in the future, so you should be considerate of your man."

"Otherwise, how can we live a good life in the future?"

"It's all the fault of this damn thief. He actually stole things in our family compound."

…

It is not easy to kill Qin Lie without catching him and Zhao Xue in the act.

But Su Nanzhi would not miss any opportunity to disgust Qin Lie.

"Sisters-in-law, I don't want to be like this either, but our family is struggling financially, and we have to be extremely careful with every penny we spend. Isn't this making me anxious?" She choked up and said, "Sister Zhao, why don't you just pay me back some of the money Brother Qin lent you? Otherwise, we won't be able to make ends meet."

Zhao Xue: ...It’s impossible to pay back the money.

"My parents were sick some time ago, and I really can't pay the money back. How about you give me some time?"

Despite saying this, Zhao Xue still took out 10 yuan from her pocket.

"That's all I have on me right now. How about you use it first?"

Su Nanzhi took it without hesitation, then turned to Qin Lie, who was looking grim, and said, "Brother Qin, did you get up early again without brushing your teeth or washing your face?"

"Your eyes were covered with eye mucus, so you didn't see the burglary when you left home this morning."

Qin Lie opened his mouth to say that he had washed his face today, but looking at the military families watching the excitement around him, he kept a sullen face and said nothing.

This bitch Su Nanzhi won't give up until she embarrasses herself!

Just as Zhao Xue said last night, Su Nanzhi is not a person who is content with what is left to her.

Su Nanzhi pretended to be frightened and immediately hid behind Gu Xizhou.

Gu Xizhou kept silent with a sullen face, looking around the room, trying to find some clues.

But nothing was found, only the messy footprints of people in the family compound.

Following the sound of several heavy footsteps, Political Commissar Zhu's voice was heard.

"Qin Lie, you're incredible! A soldier's home was robbed by a thief. How can you protect the people in the future? How can your comrades trust you with their backs on the battlefield? You can't even take care of your housekeeping. I don't know how you became the deputy battalion commander."

Political Commissar Zhu lagged behind Qin Lie and the others for a while, but that didn't stop him from figuring things out immediately.

As soon as he thought about having to investigate the entire army and write a report to explain how a deputy battalion commander's house was robbed by thieves and the deputy battalion commander himself didn't even notice it, he wanted to throw Qin Lie to the training ground and give him a good beating.

In front of the military families and his sworn enemy, Qin Lie was reprimanded mercilessly by his leader. His face turned blue and red, more colorful than a color palette.

After Political Commissar Zhu finished scolding Qin Lie, he turned to look at Gu Xizhou.

"Gu Xizhou, Qin Lie can still use the excuse that he didn't hear anything at home because he was taking medicine."

"What about you? You live next door to Qin Lie's house, didn't you hear anything?"

When Su Nanzhi heard what Political Commissar Zhu said, she couldn't help but look at Gu Xizhou worriedly.

She just wanted to teach Qin Lie a lesson, but she never thought of implicating Gu Xizhou.

At least after these few contacts, the people of Gu Xizhou are pretty good.

Gu Xizhou's expression did not change, but Wang Yong, who had been watching the fun from the side, spoke up.

"Political Commissar Zhu, please don't wrongly accuse our regiment commander."

"Our leader took on a mission these days and just came back."

Political Commissar Zhu finally reacted, smiled awkwardly and muttered something.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier if you weren't home?"

Looking at Qin Lie standing aside, he became even angrier.

"Write me a 20,000-word self-criticism and remember carefully whether you heard any noises last night."

"I'll go to the hospital and ask what medicine the doctor gave you that makes you sleep like a pig."

He said this with some disgust, and began to check Qin Lie's room with the soldiers under his command.

But naturally, no clues were found.

Although Su Nanzhi acted on impulse, he never fought a battle without confidence.

She threw all the things into the space, so it was naturally impossible to find them on her.

Unable to find any useful clues, Political Commissar Zhu's face turned pale and he left with his soldiers.

There was a thief in the military family compound, so Qin Lie and Gu Xizhou immediately went to the military to deal with it.

There was no more excitement to watch, so the military families left and went home to see if they had lost anything.

Seeing Zhao Xue still standing there glaring at him fiercely, Su Nanzhi sneered.

He shook his arms and walked towards her aggressively.

"Your beloved Brother Qin is not here to protect you. Do you still want to be slapped?"

Su Nanzhi's face was full of impatience. In her previous life, she was too concerned about her reputation, which was why she was plotted against by Zhao Xue.

Become a villain in this life and leave the villain with no way out.

Zhao Xue's reflex was to take a step back.

"Su...Su Nanzhi, what do you want to do? Aren't you afraid that I will tell Brother Qin?"

Su Nanzhi raised her eyebrows, "Zhao Xue, aren't you afraid that I will tell Political Commissar Zhu about what happened last night?"

"Wha...what happened?" Zhao Xue was surprised. "What last night?"

Su Nanzhi moved closer and said with certainty, "Isn't it your brother Qin who stayed with you last night?"

"If Political Commissar Zhu knew about this, would you and your brother Qin still be able to stay in the army?"

Zhao Xue said with all her might, "Brother Qin was at the family compound last night, not at my house. Don't talk nonsense."

Su Nanzhi just smiled.

"You have no evidence, no one will believe you." Zhao Xue was even more panicked. "Besides, Brother Qin is your fiancé. If something happens to him, what good will it do you?"

Su Nanzhi continued to smile, "Is being in a good mood enough?"

"Besides, if I need any evidence, as long as there's just a little rumor, there are many enthusiastic aunts and sisters-in-law who can help me find out."

What Zhao Xue wanted was a deputy battalion commander. At this moment, she couldn't help but regret that she had seduced Qin Lie to her home yesterday in order to brainwash him.

"You...what do you want?" Zhao Xue was so flustered that she lost her usual calmness. She didn't think that Su Nanzhi's nonsense without any evidence was slander.

Su Nanzhi didn't expect that Zhao Xue would be blown out by her so easily.

But think about it, Zhao Xue in this life is only in her twenties and has not yet become an old green tea girl.

She reached out to Zhao Xue naturally.

"Hush money."

Zhao Xue wanted to get angry, but she knew which was more serious, being reported for hooliganism or losing money.

He took out his wallet from his pocket, opened it and was about to take out 10 yuan from it, but a hand snatched the wallet away.

Su Nanzhi didn't count the money, she emptied the wallet and put it in her pocket. Then she threw the empty wallet back to Zhao Xue.

Zhao Xue: There's also the 30 yuan she "borrowed" from Qin Lie yesterday and the 25 yuan she saved to buy new clothes...

Su Nanzhi took the money, picked up her luggage, turned around and left.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to ask Zhao Xue to clean up the room.

"Don't forget to clean up your room before you leave, so you can show off in front of your brother Qin."

After saying this, without waiting for Zhao Xue's reaction, Su Nanzhi walked away.

Before leaving the family compound, she did not forget to chat with the aunts and sisters-in-law in the compound to build relationships.