Chapter 106 The Lu Family's Challenge! A New Celebrity in the Compound!
"It seems the Lu family is making a move!"
The guard's words instantly froze the warm and harmonious atmosphere in the courtyard.
The smile on Qin Weijun's face vanished instantly, as if blown away by a cold wind.
He carefully placed Qin Zhan back into the stroller, his eyes, which had just been full of love, now sharp as an eagle's.
"Be more specific!"
"Reporting, sir! Intelligence intercepted by the operations department indicates that the Lu family has recently been secretly mobilizing some personnel... who are not part of their system, and their activity patterns are very unusual. Moreover, intelligence analysis suggests that their target is most likely... the newly appointed Deputy Division Commander Qin!"
The guard's voice was low, but every word was like a bullet, striking the heart of everyone present.
Qin Lie had just come downstairs when he heard these words, and his face immediately darkened.
The Lu family!
This name, like a poisonous thorn, is deeply embedded in the history of the Qin family.
Back then on the battlefield, Qin Weisheng's father was ambushed by the enemy while covering the retreat of the Lu family patriarch, and died a heroic death.
Instead of showing any gratitude, the Lu family turned around and shifted all responsibility for the command error, causing the Qin family to suffer an injustice for many years.
The feud between the two families dates back to the previous generation; it is a blood feud.
"Hmph, these cowards have finally dared to show their faces." Qin Weijun snorted coldly, exuding the aura of a seasoned veteran.
He looked at Qin Lie and said in a deep voice, "Ah Lie, you've just arrived in the capital and your position isn't stable yet. The Lu family is making their move at this time to catch you off guard and make it impossible for you to stay at headquarters!"
"Dad, I understand." Qin Lie clenched his fist, his knuckles turning white. "If they want to play, I'll play along to the end!"
Jiang Wu stood to the side, holding her daughter Qin Zhao, listening quietly.
Her heart sank.
The struggle in the capital is a hundred times more dangerous than the petty squabbles of the women on the island.
This place is truly a den of dragons and tigers.
In the midst of this tense atmosphere, the phone at home suddenly rang urgently.
The aunt answered the phone, listened for a couple of sentences, her expression changed, and she covered the mouthpiece as she said to Qin Weisheng, "Sir, it's...it's a call from the military headquarters, they're looking for...looking for Xiaowu."
Looking for Jiang Wu?
Everyone was stunned.
Jiang Wu was also a little surprised. She walked over and took the phone.
Hello.
"Is this Comrade Jiang Wu?" A solemn and serious male voice came from the other end of the phone.
"I am."
"Comrade Jiang Wu, this is the Propaganda Department of the Political Department of the Military Region. With the approval of the Central Military Commission, the Party Committee of the Military Region has decided to award you the honorary title of 'First-Class Model of Supporting the Military' in recognition of your heroic deeds in the 'Exploration No. 1' incident! The relevant notification documents will be distributed to all major military regions and family compounds this afternoon!"
"Furthermore, a reporter from the military region's newspaper hopes to conduct an exclusive interview with you tomorrow to report on your glorious deeds and promote..."
Jiang Wu could barely hear what was said after that.
Her mind was buzzing.
First-class model of supporting the military? Issued in a military-wide announcement?
She glanced at Qin Lie and Qin Weijun subconsciously and found that their expressions were just as shocked as hers.
After hanging up the phone, the restaurant fell into a deathly silence.
Qin Weijun looked at Jiang Wu with a complex expression.
He was just angry that the Qin family didn't need to rely on women to gain fame.
But in the blink of an eye, the highest honor came unexpectedly and landed directly on his daughter-in-law's head.
This is even more impactful than slapping him in the face.
"Ahem..." Qin Weijun coughed twice to cover his embarrassment. "Since it's an organizational decision, then... then we should cooperate properly."
That afternoon.
An official document and a large copy of the Military Region Daily were delivered to every unit and household in the compound.
The front page headline, printed in bold black font, featured a powerful and impactful title:
Heroines in the Storm: The Glorious Deeds of Comrade Jiang Wu, a First-Class Model of Supporting the Military
The report used the most detailed and emotional language to describe how Jiang Wu, alone in a boat, rushed into the eye of a category 17 typhoon to snatch her husband and comrades back from the clutches of death.
In an instant, the entire Capital Military Region compound was in an uproar.
The name Jiang Wu was like a bombshell, exploding in everyone's hearts.
"My God! Is this the lover of the new Deputy Division Commander Qin? She's... she's too fierce!"
"A person sailing a boat into a Category 17 typhoon? Is that something a human could do? It's like a god descending to earth!"
"I heard she came from a rural area in the south, I didn't expect her to be so capable! You really can't judge a book by its cover!"
"She's more than amazing! I heard from people on the island that she looks like a fairy, can design clothes, and her cooking smells so good it can be smelled for miles around!"
Various discussions, expressions of envy and admiration resounded in every corner of the compound.
Jiang Wu, a "newcomer" who had just stepped into the capital, became the most sought-after "celebrity" in the entire compound overnight in a way that no one could have predicted.
The next day, when Jiang Wu was pushing the stroller and taking a walk in the yard.
Along the way, everyone who saw her, whether military officers or family members, would stop at a distance and cast respectful and curious glances at her.
Several young military wives even blushed and took the initiative to greet her.
"You...you must be Comrade Jiang Wu? We've all read the newspaper; you're truly our role model!"
"Yes, yes, Sister Jiang Wu, how did you do that? That's amazing!"
Faced with this sudden enthusiasm, Jiang Wu simply smiled faintly and responded politely.
Her composure and calmness won the hearts of the military wives even more.
However, she also keenly sensed that behind those kind gazes, there were also some less friendly ones, filled with scrutiny and jealousy.
A tree that stands out in the forest will surely be felled by the wind.
Her current situation may seem glamorous, but in reality, she has been pushed to the forefront of public attention.
Just as she was chatting happily with several military wives...
Not far away, a black Volga sedan slowly drove up and stopped on the roadside not far from the Qin family's small building.
The car door opened, and a young woman in a white dress with an air of haughtiness stepped out.
Her skin was very fair, her chin was slightly raised, and her eyes carried an innate sense of superiority.
She didn't walk towards anyone, but stood by the car, her gaze fixed on Jiang Wu, who was surrounded by a crowd.
That look in his eyes was filled with undisguised provocation and hostility.
It's as if you're watching a country bumpkin who stole something from you.
"Who is she?" A military wife followed Jiang Wu's gaze and muttered softly, "She looks unfamiliar, isn't she from our compound?"
Another well-informed military wife's expression changed slightly.
She tugged at Jiang Wu's sleeve, lowered her voice, and whispered:
"Xiao Wu, you'd better be careful."
"That person is Lu Yao, the daughter of Deputy Commander Lu."
"I heard... I heard that she has liked Deputy Division Commander Qin since she was a child, and she won't marry anyone but him!"
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