Aunt Wang's gaze fell on the people training, and she reached out to pull Wang Qiang aside. Only when they were far away from those people did she feel a little more at ease.

"Qiangzi, Mom has made a major discovery."

Wang Qiang was completely bewildered by his mother's behavior. His mother was just an old lady who would start gossiping after eating, but why was she acting like she had discovered a spy?

"What major discovery?"

"The young wife of the Xiao family accepted bribes."

Upon hearing this, Wang Qiang immediately became anxious. "Mom, what nonsense are you talking about! This matter ends with me. You mustn't go around spreading rumors. If something really happens, it's not something a battalion commander like me can handle."

Seeing her son so cowardly, Aunt Wang felt a sense of disappointment and frustration. "Why are you so afraid of him? They are the ones who made the mistake, not you. As a military family member, why can't I report the problem to higher authorities? Do you think they're protecting each other?"

The more she talked, the more outrageous it became, and Wang Qiang felt his forehead throbbing uncontrollably.

"Mom, do you have any evidence that she accepted bribes? Just because you saw it doesn't mean it's true. Besides, her daughter-in-law has only been here for two days. Why are you targeting her?"

When Wang Da Niang heard her son say this, she felt her heart was broken. "I did this all for you. If it weren't for that guy surnamed Xiao, you would have been promoted to deputy regimental commander. He stole your opportunity."

"Mom, don't talk nonsense. He got promoted through his own military achievements. Even without him, I wouldn't have been promoted. The most likely candidate would have been someone transferred from another military region. I've told you this many times."

He had said it many times, but Aunt Wang didn't believe him. "Impossible! You're so outstanding, why can't it be you?"

Looking at his mother's distorted expression, Wang Qiang felt that she had really gone mad.

“I saw her carrying large bags of things home with my own eyes, and three people were escorting her back. She even thanked them for the gifts. Isn’t that evidence?”

"Mom, are you really going to do that?"

Aunt Wang retorted, "Yes, if you don't go and report it, then I'll go myself. I'll go find the political commissar."

Wang Qiang said helplessly, "Then go ahead! I'll go buy you a train ticket home right now, and I'll take you home as soon as I've finished processing your request."

"Qiangzi, you!"

Aunt Wang was truly heartbroken. She felt that her son had grown up and was no longer close to her. She had clearly been trying to do what was best for him, but he...

The mother and son parted on bad terms. Wang Qiang returned to the training ground with a sullen face. "Battalion Commander Wang, what's wrong?"

"It's okay, you guys continue training, I have something to take care of."

After saying that, Wang Qiang went to find the regimental commander and political commissar and told them about the matter.

"Commander, Political Commissar, if my mother really comes to report this, you don't need to take it to heart. I trust Deputy Commander Xiao and his judgment."

Political Commissar Fang scrutinized him, noticing his serious expression and firm gaze, and realized he didn't seem to be using this opportunity to tattle. He then said, "I know about this matter. On their way here, Mr. and Mrs. Gu rescued a girl who was being targeted by human traffickers. That girl happens to be my wife's niece. They came to express their gratitude for being saved."

"Xiao Gu did accept some gifts, but they were all local specialties from my hometown. They didn't meet the standard for accepting bribes; they were just simple social exchanges."

Wang Qiang hadn't expected this turn of events, and was even more relieved that he had managed to persuade his mother.

Political Commissar Fang had a very good impression of Wang Qiang; he was always serious about missions and a good soldier.

However, there is one drawback: his mother, Aunt Wang, is a troublemaker. She has been in the army for four years and has caused countless problems in the family compound. Now, without any confirmation, she has asked her son to report on a colleague, which greatly displeases Political Commissar Fang.

Moreover, Wang Qiang could have had a good partner before, but Wang Da Niang ruined it.

If this continues, she will ruin Wang Qiang's future as well.

Thinking of this, Political Commissar Fang, who never liked to meddle in other people's family affairs, said, "Battalion Commander Wang, I heard your younger brother just had a baby?"

Wang Qiang didn't understand why the political commissar asked that, but he still nodded and said, "Yes, he was born at the beginning of the month, and he's a big, healthy boy."

“The old lady has been taking care of you at the army base for four years. Now that there’s a new baby in the family, the old lady should go back and visit. Otherwise, your sister-in-law might think that you’re keeping the old lady from going back to take care of her, which wouldn’t be good.”

Wang Qiang wasn't stupid; he could tell that Political Commissar Fang wanted his mother to go home. But considering his mother's "great achievements" over the past few years, he wasn't surprised.

"The political commissar is right, it's time to let Mom go back and visit her."

As soon as everyone left, Zhao Dalong started shaking his head and saying, "If I can really coax that old lady from the Wang family back, I'll finally have some peace and quiet."

Aunt Wang stirs up trouble in the residential compound. Every time she gets into a conflict, her daughter-in-law has to clean it up, and afterwards, she's left with a bellyful of complaints. She's truly...

Political Commissar Fang shared his thoughts, but they were more concerned about not wanting Wang Qiang to be ruined.

It's not easy for someone from the countryside with no connections to get this far. Today he didn't listen to his mother's nonsense and made a mistake, but what about next time? And the time after that? Having someone like that around is ultimately not a good thing.

"It all depends on Battalion Commander Wang's abilities."

After leaving the regimental commander's office, Wang Qiang went home and told Aunt Wang the whole story.

"Now that things are clear, you must not gossip to anyone. If it gets out, you will be slandering others."

Aunt Wang never expected things to turn out so differently from what she had imagined, and it would be a lie to say she wasn't disappointed.

"They're really lucky. Now they've got the title of savior. Your political commissar will definitely side with him even more."

"Qiangzi, do you think they knew that girl was a relative of the political commissar before they made their move?"

Wang Qiang was extremely disappointed that his mother could say such a thing in the face of the facts. "Mom, can you please stop talking nonsense? That girl is my sister-in-law's niece. She has never been here before. How would Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao and the others know?"

"Moreover, Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao is a very upright person. No matter who it is, he will definitely help them if he encounters them."

Aunt Wang pursed her lips, "I think you're the dumbest! Maybe they did some research beforehand..."

Wang Qiang sighed deeply, feeling more exhausted than ever before. "Mom, my sister-in-law has just given birth. As her grandmother, it wouldn't be right for you not to go back and visit her. I'll take you to the station tomorrow morning so you can go home and see her."

Enraged after being chased away by her son twice in a row, Wang Da Niang slapped Wang Qiang repeatedly with her hands, yelling, "You unfilial son! When did I say I was going home? I'm not coming back! I'm not coming back!"

"The military provides me with food and lodging here, so I don't need anyone to take care of me. I also have children at home, and my father's health isn't very good this year. If you go back, you can help take care of him..."