Their return to their hometown to visit relatives, seemingly a coincidence, was actually part of the "Locust" plan. Lu Linchuan keenly sensed the potential risk of intelligence leaks from Qin Tian Research Institute and requested an investigation from his superiors. Capturing Wang Wu and uncovering deeper connections behind him was a major victory for the entire military region's counter-espionage and defense efforts.
“Brigade Commander Zheng said that he and the political commissar have jointly submitted a detailed report on this operation and our achievements to the military region headquarters.” Lu Linchuan’s tone was calm, but the light in his eyes grew brighter. “The headquarters attaches great importance to this. He said that once the approval is granted, they will apply for a second-class merit for both of us and issue a commendation notice throughout the military region.”
Individual Second-Class Merit Award! Publicly Commended!
In peacetime, this is an extremely high honor for a soldier and his family!
Su Wantang was also stunned. She did not expect that she had only wanted to help her uncle get out of his predicament, but she had unintentionally made such a great contribution.
"This... I only assisted you a little, I dare not accept this credit." Su Wantang quickly waved her hand.
"How could I not accept such an honor?" Lu Linchuan grasped her hand, looking intently at her. "Without your keen observation and the crucial information you provided, I couldn't have identified Wang Wu so quickly. Wantang, you truly deserve this honor. It is a medal we both share."
"A medal for both of us."
These words, like a warm current, instantly flowed through Su Wantang's heart. She looked at the man before her; he had shared all the credit with her, and wanted to share all the glory with her. This feeling of being cherished and affirmed filled her heart with immense satisfaction and happiness.
The next few days passed peacefully and warmly.
The news of his meritorious service and award hadn't officially come down yet, but the atmosphere in the compound had already changed. The gossip about Lu Linchuan marrying a country girl had completely disappeared. In its place, everyone greeted Su Wantang with smiles and politely called her "Little Su" or "Commander Lu's wife."
Everyone knows that Commander Lu has made a great contribution this time and has a bright future ahead of him. His wife, Su Wantang, is not only not an ordinary rural woman, but also a knowledgeable, capable, and supportive wife who brings good fortune to her husband.
Su Wantang simply smiled and ignored it. She continued as usual, cooking and cleaning for Lu Linchuan every day, chatting with other military wives in her spare time, or studying medical books at home and making little clothes for her unborn babies. Her belly grew bigger day by day, and the pregnancy symptoms gradually disappeared, replaced by a sense of peace and joy at becoming a mother.
She would occasionally take out the strange button and examine it, but she never found any further clues. Lu Linchuan seemed to have completely let go of the matter and never mentioned it again.
Everything was as beautiful as a dream.
It wasn't until a week later that the military region issued its official commendation order.
That day, the brigade held a special commendation meeting.
Brigade Commander Zheng personally pinned the gleaming Second-Class Merit Medal on Lu Linchuan's head, then turned to face the entire audience and announced in a loud voice: "Comrades, the victory of this operation is inseparable from Comrade Lu Linchuan's bravery and decisiveness, and even more so from the wisdom and fearlessness of his wife, Comrade Su Wantang! With her extraordinary insight, she provided crucial clues at a critical moment. She is not just an ordinary military spouse; she is our most vigilant sentinel guarding the rear! With special approval from the military region, Comrade Su Wantang is hereby awarded the Second-Class Merit Medal! And she is also awarded the 'Most Beautiful Military Spouse' Medal!"
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