Chapter 1 The Disguise is Exposed
In 2050, on an unnamed island.
"Bang—"
With a deafening roar, flames shot into the sky, and mushroom clouds of explosions rose into the air.
The square-shaped international women's prison simply disappeared from this world.
On the eve of the explosion, five women shielded a twelve-year-old girl in their arms.
"LuLu, forget the vows your masters made you make. From now on, walk the path you want to walk and live the life you want to live."
The master stroked her head, still smiling even as he faced destruction.
Her masters made her swear an oath to be loyal to China.
At the end of their lives, all they wished for was that the children they had raised could live their own lives.
"Little deer, have you memorized what Master Wu asked you to memorize?"
"Um."
Seeing the little girl nod, the five women exchanged smiles.
They were born Chinese, and they died with the soul of China.
He never betrayed the motherland he loved throughout his life.
...
In 1983, at the gate of the Northeast Military Region, stood a thin, slender girl wearing patched clothes, holding up a white banner with large characters written in red paint.
"They deceived my feelings and cheated me out of my money."
The eight large characters, displayed on a white cloth with red lettering, were striking and alarming.
Chu Lulu ignored the gazes of those around her. The biting cold wind blew the mourning cap on her head, making her lips turn blue and her whole body shiver.
Xiao Jinli led his team back from a training exercise. As he turned around at the bustling entrance of the military region, he passed through the crowd and spotted a thin figure.
How could it be her?
"Do you want to see that scumbag, or our boss?"
Even though he knew her vulnerability and grievances were all an act, Xiao Jinli still couldn't help but ask.
He took off his cotton-padded coat and covered her with it, saying, "Is it worth freezing yourself for that scumbag?"
The sound was very soft, and only Chu Lulu could hear it in the howling cold wind.
This person...
Did you realize she was faking it?
Those aunties and grandmas were all very concerned just now; she must have been quite convincing at first glance.
Chu Lulu frowned slightly, feeling the warmth under the cotton coat, but did not refuse.
She regretted it after standing in the cold wind for less than two minutes. She couldn't turn back to put on her cotton coat, so she could only grit her teeth and endure it!
"I want to see Commander Jiang."
Her purpose in standing here is to "force the emperor to abdicate"!
That scumbag wants to downplay the issue and make it disappear. Keep dreaming!
"I'll take you there!"
Looking at the unfamiliarity in her eyes, could it be... that she didn't recognize him?
A slight smile appeared in Xiao Jinli's eyes. Now he's pretending to be pitiful. Where did his ruthlessness in disciplining himself go?
"The last office is Commander Jiang's office."
"Aren't you trying to play the victim? Give me your coat!"
Her reluctant gaze was somewhat amusing, so I couldn't help but explain, "The commander's office has a stove, it's very warm, you're too hot wearing your coat."
"We'll talk about the coat later!" Chu Lulu rummaged through her crossbody bag, took out a few letters, and handed them to Xiao Jinli's outstretched hand.
"Little brother, can you do me a favor?"
"This is a letter that scumbag wrote to me. Can you post it in a crowded place for me? After it's done, I'll treat you to dinner."
"It's a state-run restaurant, order whatever you like!"
That domineering demeanor was nothing compared to the pitiful act he had just been feigning.
Since she's been seen through anyway, she's too lazy to pretend anymore!
She had a pair of deer-like eyes, naturally watery, and looked harmless.
"Okay, you really don't need me to come along?"
Xiao Jinli caught the coat she threw to him. The petite woman had already turned around, and she didn't forget to wave her hand, but she didn't turn back.
Who is your brother?
He murmured softly as he watched her retreating figure, but his gaze sharpened the moment he looked down and saw the letter.
Wang Chengjun?
Chu Lulu confirmed the listing, knocked on the door, and heard a response from inside.
She pushed open the door and walked in, unfurling a white banner and holding it high. Standing in front of Commander Jiang, she had a pair of big, watery eyes and her little face, warmed by her cotton coat, was flushed.
“I am suing Wang Chengjun for deceiving my feelings and swindling my father’s retirement money.”
“I rescued him from the river near the village three years ago. I treated him, gave him medicine, and provided him with nutrition. He recuperated for a full six months.”
Seeing Chu Lulu's tears falling from the corners of her eyes, Commander Jiang wanted to interrupt her and tell her to slow down, but he couldn't get a word in edgewise!
"Six months later, he wanted to join the army to serve his country. He promised me that after I established myself in the army, he would go back to get married."
“My dad and I are very supportive. Serving the country is everyone’s responsibility, and we even gave him travel expenses.”
“During the two years he served in the army, he asked my family for more than 100 yuan in installments.”
Seeing her wiping away her tears, Commander Jiang quickly spoke up, afraid that if he hesitated even a second longer, he would run out of things to say.
"Comrade, don't rush, speak slowly."
"Sit down, have some water, and warm yourself up."
Chu Lulu glanced at her banner, then at the steaming teacup, and handed the banner to Commander Jiang. "Let me have a couple of sips of water first. Leader, you can take a look yourself."
Commander Jiang: ...You're quite good at making arrangements!
When she bought her train ticket from Qingshui Village to the Northeast Military Region, she didn't get a seat and had to stand for a whole day and night, and then stand outside in the cold for more than an hour.
Although I ate something on the way, the cold weather burned off my calories, and now my stomach is empty.
"These are the hospital bills and the hospital's certificates."
"These are the lists of nutritional supplements, with receipts from the supply and marketing cooperative and a certificate from our village chief."
"These two letters were written by Wang Chengjun to my father, and he cheated my father out of 120 yuan."
She rattled off everything and handed it to Commander Jiang, saying, "I'm such a poor girl, and he clearly promised to marry into my family. He even wrote the marriage agreement while I was recuperating."
"How come you've found a better match after joining the army and now you don't want me anymore?"
"Now everyone in the village is laughing at me and hoping that my Chu family line will end!"
"Boss, you have to stand up for me!"
Commander Jiang listened to her complaining voice, read the list, and his face turned somewhat pale.
The hospital bills alone amounted to over 300 yuan, nutritional supplements cost nearly 200 yuan, and there was a remittance receipt for 120 yuan, bringing the total to 670 yuan.
This is a huge sum of money!
"Comrade Chu, don't worry, I'll have someone call Wang Chengjun over right away!"
"If he did it, I will not tolerate it."
Wang Chengjun was training when he saw the commander's bodyguard calling him. He was overjoyed. Could it be that the appointment of the platoon leader had been made?
Yesterday, Xiuhong told him that his promotion to platoon leader was settled, and that the family had also discussed their wedding date.
Once he marries Li Xiuhong, his father-in-law will naturally pave the way for him. Why would he need to rack his brains and climb the ladder step by step?
"Report."
Wang Chengjun pulled down his clothes and tidied his appearance; as a platoon leader from now on, he would need to pay attention to these things.
"Get in here!"
Commander Jiang roared angrily.
He was a man who had come from the battlefield, and since becoming the commander of the military region, he had cultivated his character and rarely got angry.
Before Wang Chengjun could speak, they threw a stack of forms in front of him.
"Take a look, which page is fake?"
Unless it's someone with the same name, these things are impossible to fake.
When Wang Chengjun saw that familiar marriage certificate, his face turned pale. Chu Lulu!
He then turned to look at Chu Lulu sitting on the stool, startled, but also forced an awkward smile. "Lulu, you're here. Why didn't you come to me?"
"Stop!" Chu Lulu pointed to the form. "Take a look, which item is fake?"
Wang Chengjun looked at the dog with eyes full of affection and concern.
“It’s all true. Are you short of money? What difficulties have you encountered? Tell me and I’ll send you money.”
"I will always remember your kindness in saving me..."
Before Wang Chengjun could finish speaking, Chu Lulu pressed her temples and said, "Wang Chengjun."
Stand up, pull the person up, and lift their knees upwards.
The entire sequence of movements was executed in one smooth motion, giving Wang Chengjun no time to react.
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