Chapter 12

"Are you ashamed, girl? What do you like?" Jian Hualin exploded when he heard this. He felt that the girl he gave birth to had no sense of shame. How could anyone say such things?

Jian Zhipeng frowned when he heard Jian Hualin's tone, thinking that this man had a bad temper. "Xiao Jian, this matter doesn't need to be a big deal. You should discuss it with your family. Don't quarrel over such a happy event."

"Comrade Jian Lu is right. This is not the old society anymore. You can marry your daughter to whoever you want. Of course, Jian Lu should also listen to your parents. They have experienced a lot and see clearly about marriage. Don't become enemies among your family members. Talk it out nicely." Wei Xingde felt that he was tired as the team leader, mediating the gossips of various families every day.

But this is someone else's family affair, and no matter what they do, they can't interfere in arranging who Jian Lu marries.

"Captain, Grandpa Zhao, Director Chen, Aunt Wang's son Cheng Zheng is so good! He's a military officer, he's good-looking, and his character is impeccable. Why wouldn't I choose him if I want to get married? This is not the old society anymore. Many people are free to fall in love. Only my father is still feudal and insisted on marrying me to the He family."

Jian Lu has an ignorant girl's face. Even when she complains about others, people will only think that this girl has no bad intentions, but is really puzzled.

As soon as they heard this, several people immediately persuaded Jian Hualin. The young lady and Cheng Zheng were in love with each other, so why should he, as a father, stand in the way? Besides, between Cheng Zheng, the head of the group, and the He family, which was extremely poor, everyone knew which side to choose, right?

Why is Jian Hualin so determined to marry his daughter to the He family? It doesn't make sense either emotionally or logically.

He Junsheng, the second son of the He family, who had been listening silently for a long time, saw that the situation was not right, so he stepped forward and tried to make amends, "Comrade Jian Lu, I really like you, don't be fooled by others. Although Cheng Zheng is a regiment leader, he has a disability. If you marry him, won't you suffer for the rest of your life?"

Many people in the team knew that Cheng Zheng was injured, and even Wang Xia had confirmed it, but because of his disability, it was difficult to explain.

"Yes, yes, yes!" Jian Hualin was speechless after being asked by the captain. He was unable to explain for a moment, and then he heard his future son-in-law say, "That's right, we Lulu won't marry a disabled man! If I don't want a healthy son-in-law, do I want a disabled one?"

He suddenly stood up and pretended to be a loving father who cared about his daughter, "Captain, although my family is not rich, we are not the kind of people who would marry our daughter to someone else in exchange for a high price just because he is a regiment leader. Although the conditions of the He family are not as good, He Junsheng is a good person and a down-to-earth young man. Most importantly, he is a good person, unlike Cheng Zheng who has a broken leg.

"My son is in good health, you still slander my son, right?!" Wang Xia almost laughed out of anger when she heard He Junsheng slandering others like that. She didn't know who had the disability, but he would lie with his eyes open.

Jiang Yan naturally spoke up for her son and mentioned the widely spread news again, "Everyone knows that Cheng Zheng was injured and his leg is lame. If Jian Lu marries him, won't she be in agony?"

Jian Lu listened to the family's hypocritical words and glared at them, "Mr. He, Comrade Cheng Zheng is a very good person. He is handsome, strong and most importantly, he has good character. He is a soldier with high-level thoughts and awareness. Soldiers are on the front line to protect their country. Why are you slandering him here?"

He Junsheng's face turned cold immediately after hearing Jian Lu's words. He didn't expect that she would accuse him of such a thing just because of a casual remark he made.

Knowing the principle of making a concerted effort, Jian Lu gave Wang Xia a look, and Wang Xia immediately cried and rushed to the captain, crying, "Captain, old village chief, Director Chen, you have to make a decision for our family! It's not easy for a widow like me to raise several children. Our Cheng Zheng has been to the battlefield, and he had to wear a belt around his head every day. Now he is letting others humiliate him?"

Wang Xia burst into tears, her voice trembling slightly, as if she had really suffered a lot of injustice. She originally hated people gossiping about her son behind her back, saying that her son was useless, but when too many people were talking about this, you couldn't argue with them.

When asked, everyone is saying, you are picking on me? As for the source, I have no idea!

Now, while the He family is getting away with it in front of the captain and the others, let's just clear things up!

"Comrade Wang Xia, don't worry. Comrade Cheng Zheng is a soldier who has been to the battlefield. He is the pride of our brigade and even our commune. We must not let him suffer any injustice in this matter!" Wei Xingde had actually heard about it, but the person had not returned for several years, so he was not sure whether what he said was true or false, and he could not investigate further. Now after hearing what Wang Xia said, he must believe the soldier and his family.

Jian Zhipeng sat on the stool and nodded after hearing this. A satisfied look appeared on Lao Mai's face, and he did not forget to add, "If you want to check, check it today to see who was the first to say this."

The He family didn't expect that they would be alarmed to investigate the situation after they casually stepped on Cheng Zheng. Jiang Yan was afraid that her family would be implicated, "I...we also heard it from others."

The deputy captain personally led people to inquire in the team, and it turned out that almost everyone had heard of this rumor. After some inquiries, they finally found the source of the rumor.

It was Wang Lianhua.

Wang Lianhua was taken to the Jian family. Facing the captain who looked intimidated, she stammered and explained, "Captain, I heard from my neighbor who is a soldier on my mother's side that Cheng Zheng was seriously injured and might not be able to be cured."

Of course, the second half of the sentence was thought out by Wang Lianhua herself.

Ever since she and her lady friend failed in their plot against Cheng Zheng, she has been holding a grudge against him. When she learned that the man was shot and injured, she naturally assumed the worst and wished that he would become lame or disabled.

There are many talkative people in the team, and everyone likes to chat after meals. This matter was like a cold wind blowing through, drifting in all directions.

"Comrade Wang Lianhua! What kind of behavior are you taking? You slander and defame soldiers, and you think you're right?" Wei Xingde looked at Wang Lianhua, and now he realized he was panicking. He was so stupid.

"No, no!" Wang Lianhua was just trying to insult others with words. She listened to other members talking about Cheng Zheng's injury with regret or excitement, wondering if he was useless. She felt happy in her heart. Now that she was questioned by the captain, she realized that she was scared. She hurriedly explained for herself, "Captain, I just said it casually. I didn't say it for sure. Who doesn't have time to gossip these days? Gossip about other people's affairs. Who can make up after a fight at the foot of the bed..."

However, staring at Wei Xingde's increasingly fierce eyes, her voice gradually became weaker, buzzing like a mosquito, with snot and tears, "Captain, I know I was wrong, I will never spread nonsense again."

Wei Xingde looked at Wang Lianhua, who was used to making a fuss, and asked her to make a self-criticism at the next ideological education meeting of the brigade and clarify it in front of everyone.

This kind of thing is not a big deal, but it is not a small matter either. People do like to chat after work, and sometimes they cannot grasp the right balance, so Wang Lianhua is the perfect example.

After solving the rumor problem about Cheng Zheng, Wang Lianhua was taken out by the deputy captain for criticism and education. Jian Lu looked at Jian Hualin and gave her a rare bright smile.

"Dad, do you still mean what you just said?"

Jian Hualin was stunned, not knowing what the young lady was talking about. It was only after Jian Lu reminded him that he reacted.

"We Lulu won't marry a disabled man! I don't want a healthy son-in-law, so why would I want a disabled one? You said that yourself."

Being teased by his daughter, Jian Hualin wanted to get angry but held back, "Even if Cheng Zheng has no problem, there is nothing I can do. I have already made an agreement with the He family, and I will marry into their family."

Jian Lu glanced at He Junsheng standing next to her with her peach blossom eyes, gave him a meaningful look, then turned to Jian Hualin and said, "Dad, you said that you don't marry a disabled person. Cheng Zheng is physically healthy, but He Junsheng is a natural. If I want to marry, I will marry Cheng Zheng."

Wang Xia took the opportunity to take over the conversation and said loudly, "The second son of the He family is a bastard. They are planning to find a wife to have a baby with the eldest son!"

Wei Xingde and the other two were still shocked by the rumor that this well-mannered young man from the He family was a genius. Before they could recover from the shock, they heard about the plan of having one woman serve two husbands.

What kind of feudal society is this?

"Bullshit, your son is the bastard! We cadets are fine!"

The He family naturally could not admit to such a thing, as it was a loss of face for both He Junsheng and the He family. However, being exposed in public, He Junsheng could no longer control himself, his face turned blue and red, and he felt very embarrassed.

If a normal man was slandered, he would naturally refute it strongly, but he felt guilty and had no confidence to refute it.

The room was in chaos. Jian Hualin didn't know how Wang Xia and his daughter knew the He family's secret, but no matter what, he had to help the He family.

After all, the fifth son of the He family, He Junhong, also came. Seeing that the child had been silent, he was quite patient. After a while, he looked at He Junhong as if he was his own son and had already treated him as a family member.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could a soldier be like this, Wang Xia, what are you thinking about by saying such nonsense? Aren't you afraid of being arrested and stabbed?" He Guangxiang heard people crushing He Jia's face on the ground and shouted at them!

Wei Xingde had never expected that coming to witness Wang Xia's engagement for his son would lead to so many issues! It sounds like there are big problems!

If it is true, then if you treat people like this, no matter whether it is your parents' family or your husband's family, you will be criticized. But is this true?

Wei Xingde looked at Wang Xia, changing his usual casual demeanor and speaking in a serious tone, "Comrade Wang Xia, you shouldn't say such things. It will ruin people's reputation. Think carefully. If you are talking nonsense, you need to receive ideological education."

Wang Xia glanced at He Junsheng with sharp eyes, as if she could see through the filth in his heart, "Captain, what I said is the truth, it's absolutely true!"

"Captain Wei, don't listen to her nonsense! Why are you making up rumors about our military students?" Jiang Yan burst into tears, snot and tears, and denounced every word, "Is this how the people of our Huawei Production Brigade are bullied by you people of the Xingmin Production Brigade? This old woman is ruining our family's reputation. I will report her to the Revolutionary Committee!"

"We came here to propose marriage, but you guys treated us like this? It's really a disgrace to the Xingmin Industrial Brigade!"

"Captain Wei, if someone in your brigade says something like this, do you care? She must apologize to us soldiers and pay compensation! Yes, she must pay compensation! Otherwise, we will go to the commune cadres!"

Beside him, several other members of the He family also started to make a noise.

Wei Xingde was really confused. The key point was that this kind of thing was really hard to verify. Did he have to take off He Junsheng's pants to see if it was Tianyan?

Some shameless people might have taken them off themselves, but the changeable expression on He Junsheng's face was obviously insulting.

He thought it was better to make a big deal out of a small matter.

Wei Xingde walked over to Wang Xia and whispered, "Can you provide evidence for this matter? Otherwise, our team will be held responsible!"

"Captain, why don't you take off his pants!" Wang Xia deliberately shouted loudly so that He Junsheng could hear it. Wei Xingde saw that He Junsheng took two steps back after hearing this, with sweat on his forehead... He was really scared.

Jian Lu looked at the He family coldly, and recalled the woman mentioned in the book who was tricked into marrying He Junsheng. She suffered humiliation in the He family and gave birth to children for the eldest, third, and fourth sons of the He family. He Junsheng ignored the requests for help from his wife, who was married to him in a formal ceremony, and even turned from an accomplice to the mastermind.

She sneered and looked at He Junhua, the foolish third son of the He family, who was watching the play at the door of the main hall.

This person was the key figure who revealed He Junsheng's big secret earlier.