Chapter 138 The Secret That Has Been Fighting for So Many Years
Not long after the group left the Huo family's gate, they saw three cars drive into the courtyard one after another.
In those days, official vehicles were allocated according to rank. Those who lived in compounds of that rank would know a little about these things.
However, everyone was quite surprised to see that all three cars were Hongqi.
In particular, these three license plates belong to different systems.
A short while later, the car stopped.
Upon seeing who it was, everyone gasped in shock.
A few days ago, the Yu and Ling families were discussing arranging a marriage between their children.
Many people are privately speculating that the position of the top military commander will likely go to Yu Jia this time.
But right now, it's really hard to say.
The ministers from the Ministry of State Security and the Ministry of Public Security arrived, so there was nothing more to say.
Why would the key deputy leader have time to come over?
Even Huo's father and fourth uncle both showed an incredulous look when they saw who it was.
Jiang Si also showed a rather shocked look; she had seen this person before!
It was in the photo her grandfather left her.
It wasn't until the old man stepped forward and shook hands with the other person that everyone gradually came back to their senses.
Grandpa Huo smiled and said, "I thought you wouldn't have time to come today."
The leader also smiled broadly: "No matter how busy you are, you still have time to officiate the wedding."
After exchanging a few words, the other person suddenly changed the subject.
“Your granddaughter-in-law is quite something. Today, when I opened the newspaper, it was full of news about her.”
With such praise from the leader, the old man naturally wouldn't let the opportunity pass him by.
Isn't all this fuss he's causing today just to pave the way for the third wife's family?
"Sisi, come to Grandpa's side."
Although Jiang Si was a little flustered inside, she didn't show any stage fright on the surface.
After exchanging a few words in hushed tones, Jiang Si noticed that her boss seemed to be having some difficulty breathing.
He then made a gesture of invitation, saying, "It's cold outside, please move to the auditorium, sir."
The leader already thought she was poised and elegant, but he never expected that she would be so insightful in her dealings with people at such a young age.
The smile on his face now seemed more genuine.
"No wonder I heard from Old Chen that you helped the Ministry of State Security arrest two spies in less than three months."
"These young people are truly formidable!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Minister Chen stepped forward.
Seeing the badge specially made by their Ministry of State Security pinned to Jiang Si's chest, Minister Chen smiled just as broadly.
Last time I was in a rush and didn't have time to give her the award certificate, but I didn't expect to run into her banquet today, so it's like double happiness.
As he handed the certificate of commendation to Jiang Si, Minister Chen smiled and said many words of encouragement to her.
At this moment, the Minister of Public Security, who had come along, casually mentioned that Jiang Si was helping them update the facial features database.
After being praised by the two ministers, Jiang Si was pleased and did not forget to express her opinion.
"You two ministers are too kind. This is what I should do as a military family member."
"My partner and I both know that the happiness of our 'small family' is inseparable from the safety of our 'big family'."
"We will continue to be vigilant and work diligently. Please rest assured, organization!"
Upon hearing this, the deputy leader nodded repeatedly.
Although he didn't say anything, the admiration in his eyes was palpable.
Sure enough, the group entered the auditorium.
The deputy leader glanced at the extremely plain hall and whispered a few words to the guard.
A short while later, the guards entered the hall carrying several bolts of red silk.
Once everyone was seated, the auditorium was fully decorated.
It was exactly midnight.
After a round of applause, the deputy leader walked to the center of the stage.
"Time is short, so I'll keep it brief. First of all, I'm very happy to be here today to attend the wedding of Comrade Huo Tingzhou and Comrade Jiang Si."
"Secondly, on behalf of the organization, I extend my warmest congratulations on your marriage as revolutionary partners."
"Finally, I hope that you two can help and encourage each other after your marriage, and forge ahead on the revolutionary road!"
After the speech, the applause from the audience became even more enthusiastic.
Jiang Si and Huo Tingzhou were invited to the center of the platform at this time.
Next, witnessed by all their relatives and friends, the two bowed deeply three times to the portrait hanging high above the hall.
They exchanged a fountain pen and a Little Red Book as gifts.
With that, the entire wedding ceremony came to an end, and the next part was the banquet.
Perhaps he was afraid that if he were there, everyone would feel awkward and unable to relax during the meal.
The deputy leader and Grandpa Huo had just finished off the young couple when they left.
As soon as the leader left, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
However, with both ministers still present, no one dared to discuss the matter openly.
It wasn't until after the wedding banquet that the scene I witnessed outside the hall today spread throughout the entire compound.
Despite their failed apology that day, the Yu family ultimately did not receive an invitation from the Huo family.
Both husband and wife are people who care about their reputation. So this morning, Zhang Yaqin went out early, saying she was going to the department store to buy dowry for her daughter.
By the time the couple returned to the compound with their bags and packages, it was already past seven in the evening.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yaqin immediately deflated.
She was initially quite pleased with herself, because the officiant the Ling family had invited for the wedding was Xiang Huwei, the chief of staff of the General Staff Department.
She was planning to release the news first thing tomorrow morning.
Unexpectedly, the witness chosen by the Huo family was actually a deputy leader!
"Old Yu, when did the Huo family get involved with the deputy leader?"
Zhang Yaqin has lived in the compound for over ten years, and she considers herself to be fairly well-informed.
But she had never heard anyone mention that the Huo family had this connection!
Yu Changqing was completely baffled by this, but he has finally figured out one thing.
No wonder he fought with Huo's father for so many years, and he always came out on top.
So that's where the problem lies!
That Huo Zhendong, he talks a good game.
In reality, he was a hypocrite with a sanctimonious facade!
Seeing that he didn't speak, Zhang Yaqin suddenly felt a little discouraged.
"Old Yu, why don't we just give up? You've already gotten to this position."
"Our family has enough to eat and drink, there's no need to argue with them over this..."
"What do you know!"
Yu Changqing abruptly interrupted her, his face so dark it seemed to drip water.
"Only a coward would say forget it. Do you think I've been fighting with him for so many years just because of that position?"
"We're fighting for men's self-respect, and also..."
"what else?"
Zhang Yaqin looked over in surprise, "Old Yu, what's wrong with you lately? I feel like your temper is getting worse and worse."
"nothing."
Yu Changqing closed his eyes, suppressing the hatred in his heart.
"I'm tired. Go and run me some water. I want to take a bath later."
Zhang Yaqin gave him a strange look, but ultimately said nothing.
After she went into the bathroom, Yu Changqing turned around and went to the study.
A moment later, he took out a pocket watch from a hidden cabinet in the study.
The pocket watch was opened, revealing a black and white photograph of a young woman.
If there were anyone in the compound at that moment, they would definitely recognize the person in the photo as Huo's mother, Yue Ling.
Yu Changqing gently picked up the photo, as if speaking to himself, or perhaps to the person in the photo.
"I was the one who met you first!"
"You said you liked gentle and refined men, men with a scholarly air about them... I've remembered every word you said."
"For you, I smoothed out my rough edges. I studied those difficult poems and books, I learned to paint, to write, and to brew tea!"
"But why did you choose him?"
"Why! Why! Tell me why this is happening?"
"Besides being a bit better looking than me, what exactly is it about him that's better than me?"
As he spoke, Yu Changqing suddenly pressed the photo against his heart.
"What do you think I've been fighting with him for all these years?"
"For the sake of pride? To outdo him? Or out of resentment for that position?"
"Hehehe...neither..."
"I just want you to see for yourself that the man you chose is inferior to me in every way..."
Yu Changqing was engrossed in his own thoughts and didn't notice anything amiss.
Outside the study, a figure stood frozen in place.
Zhang Yaqin's hand hung in mid-air, her face drained of color, and her pupils, too shocked to contract.
What did she hear?
She had always believed that her husband had been relentlessly fighting the Huo family for years.
It's for glory, status, and the admiring gaze of others.
Unexpectedly, he did it for—
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