Chapter 386 Thunderous Counterattack, Apologizing with Thorns on One's Back
The courtyard fell silent.
Grandpa Lu turned around and looked at Su Wantang.
"Well done, she is indeed the daughter of a hero."
He walked over and patted her on the shoulder.
"From now on, you belong to the Lu family. Anyone who dares to bully you is going against the Lu family."
Su Wantang's nose tingled with emotion.
"Thank you, Grandpa."
Grandpa Lu smiled, "Silly child, no need to thank me."
He turned and walked into the house, saying, "Everyone, go home and do what you were doing."
Lu Wenhai slunk away.
Lu Zhenguo and Meng Wan also returned to their own courtyard.
Su Wantang and Lu Jingyan returned to Courtyard No. 1.
As soon as she entered, Su Wantang leaned against Lu Jingyan's chest.
"Are you tired?" Lu Jingyan asked.
"Um."
Lu Jingyan picked her up and placed her on the bed.
"Take a nap."
Su Wantang closed her eyes.
Lu Jingyan sat on the edge of the bed, holding her hand.
After a while, Su Wantang opened her eyes.
"Jingyan".
"Um?"
I have something for you.
She pulled a cassette tape from under her pillow.
Lu Jingyan took it. "What is this?"
"A recording of a phone call between Shen Weimin and an anonymous whistleblower."
Lu Jingyan's eyes turned cold.
When did you record this?
“The night before last,” Su Wantang said, “I had Qin Zheng install listening devices near the Shen family’s house.”
Lu Jingyan took the cassette tape, his eyes turning cold.
Su Wantang looked at him and said, "It's time for us to fight back."
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The next morning at nine o'clock, Lu Jingyan changed into casual clothes and took out a brown paper bag from the drawer.
The paper bag contained a copy of the audio tape and a copy of Mr. Chen's testimony.
He sealed the paper bag and handed it to Qin Zheng.
"Send it to the General Staff and hand it directly to Shen Weimin."
Qin Zheng took the paper bag. "Do I need to say anything?"
“No need,” Lu Jingyan said. “Let him hear it himself.”
Qin Zheng nodded, turned around and went out.
Lu Jingyan returned to the bedroom, where Su Wantang was sitting on the edge of the bed flipping through a book.
She looked up. "Sent out?"
"Um."
Su Wantang closed the book. "There's going to be a good show today."
Lu Jingyan sat down beside her. "Are you tired?"
"Not tired."
"Then lie down for a while," Lu Jingyan pressed her onto the bed, "You haven't been sleeping well these past few days."
Su Wantang did not resist and obediently lay down.
Lu Jingyan covered her with a blanket and sat down by the bed.
Su Wantang closed her eyes, then opened them again after a while.
"Jingyan".
"Um?"
What do you think Shen Weimin will do?
Lu Jingyan thought for a moment, "He will come to apologize."
"that's all?"
“Not only that,” Lu Jingyan said, “he will also hand over Zhao Dong.”
Su Wantang smiled, "Then let's wait and see."
In Shen Weimin's office at the General Staff compound.
Qin Zheng placed the brown paper bag on the table, saluted, and left.
Shen Weimin frowned as he looked at the paper bag.
He opened the paper bag, and a cassette tape and several pieces of paper fell out.
He picked up the paper, looked at it, and his expression changed.
That was a copy of Mr. Chen's testimony.
It was written clearly in black and white on white paper.
Shen Weimin's hand trembled slightly.
He put the tape into the tape recorder and pressed play.
Sound came from the cassette tape.
The first sentence was his own voice.
"Hey, did you receive the materials?"
"Received, Deputy Chief of Staff Shen."
"Very good. Remember, this matter must not be traced back to you."
"Don't worry, don't you know how I handle things?"
Shen Weimin's face turned completely pale.
He pressed the stop button and slumped into his chair.
The tape is genuine.
Mr. Chen's testimony is also true.
He's finished.
Frame a secret front hero recognized by the highest levels and his descendants—a charge that could end his political career.
No, it's not just about his political career.
If this gets out, he might not even be able to keep his freedom.
Shen Weimin sat in the chair, his mind blank.
It took him a long time to stand up.
He picked up the phone and dialed a number.
"Qing'er, go home right away."
"Dad, what's wrong?"
"Don't ask anymore, I'll be right back."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Weimin dialed another number.
"Old Lu, this is Old Shen."
"What's up?"
"I'd like to pay you a visit. Would tonight be a convenient time for you?"
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.
"bring it on."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Weimin slumped into his chair.
He knew that tonight's trip was to apologize with a bundle of thorns on his back.
7 PM, Lu Family Old Residence.
Shen Weimin, accompanied by Shen Qing, stood at the door carrying gifts.
He rang the doorbell.
When Wang Ma opened the door and saw them, she was stunned for a moment.
"Deputy Chief of Staff Shen?"
"Wang Ma, I've come to visit the old man."
Aunt Wang stepped aside, "Come in."
Shen Weimin and Shen Qing walked into the courtyard.
In the living room, Old Master Lu sat in the main seat, with Lu Zhenguo and Meng Wan on either side.
Su Wantang leaned back on the sofa while Lu Jingyan peeled grapes for her.
Shen Weimin saw this scene at a glance.
Su Wantang, who was once looked down upon by his daughter, is now being cherished by everyone in the Lu family.
His daughter, Shen Qing, could only stand at the door, her face deathly pale.
Old Master Lu raised his eyes. "Old Shen, have a seat."
Shen Weimin did not sit down. He walked up to Old Master Lu and bowed deeply.
"Old man, I'm here today to apologize."
Grandpa Lu didn't say anything.
Shen Weimin straightened up and turned to Lu Zhenguo.
"Commander Lu, I'm confused."
Lu Zhenguo picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Shen Weimin gritted his teeth and walked up to Su Wantang.
"Comrade Su, I was wrong about what happened before. I shouldn't have believed the rumors, and I shouldn't have slandered your mother."
Su Wantang didn't look at him, but said to Lu Jingyan, "These grapes are a bit sour."
Lu Jingyan immediately switched to another one, "Try this one."
Su Wantang opened her mouth, ate it, and nodded.
Shen Weimin stood there, his face turning pale and then flushed.
He turned around and looked at Shen Qing.
"What are you standing there for? Apologize!"
Shen Qing's body trembled.
She walked up to Su Wantang, her head bowed.
"sorry."
The sound was so soft it was almost inaudible.
Su Wantang still didn't look at her, but said to Lu Jingyan, "I'm tired."
Lu Jingyan immediately understood and helped her to her feet.
"Then let's go back to our room and rest."
The two walked towards the bedroom without glancing at the Shen father and daughter once more.
This extreme contempt was more embarrassing for Shen Qing than any insult.
She bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes.
Just then, Lu Jingyan stopped in his tracks.
He turned around and looked at Shen Weimin.
"Deputy Chief of Staff Shen."
Shen Weimin raised his head.
"Zhao Dong of Anxi Town, you owe me an explanation for my dead brother."
Shen Weimin's body stiffened.
Lu Jingyan's eyes were frighteningly cold.
"Gao Jianjun sacrificed himself while investigating the case, and Zhao Dong is a traitor who must be brought to justice."
Shen Weimin opened his mouth, as if to say something.
Lu Jingyan added, "If Deputy Chief of Staff Shen finds it difficult, I can report directly to my superiors."
Shen Weimin's face turned completely pale.
He knew that Lu Jingyan was forcing him to "sacrifice the pawn to save the king".
He would sacrifice Zhao Dong's life and his own future to gain the Lu family's forgiveness.
"I...I'll handle it."
Lu Jingyan nodded and helped Su Wantang leave the living room.
Shen Weimin stood there, as if all his strength had been drained away.
Old Master Lu put down his teacup. "Old Shen, it's time for you to go."
Shen Weimin bowed deeply, "Grandpa, I'm sorry."
He turned and walked out, with Shen Qing following behind.
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