As the investigation deepened, more and more evidence surfaced. They discovered that it was a group of people jealous of their achievements who were behind the scheme. These people included some of the highest-ranking officials in the country, who spread rumors, created trouble, and attempted to damage their reputation and careers.
However, Lu Jiang and Qian Duoduo were not defeated by these difficulties. They firmly believed in their innocence and were determined to reveal the truth to the world.
After a period of effort, all the evidence was finally compiled into a complete report. This report detailed the conspiracies and methods of those who had caused the trouble, proving Lu Jiang and Qian Duoduo's innocence.
When the report was released, it caused a huge uproar. People expressed outrage at the malicious slander, while also showing support and appreciation for Lu Jiang and Qian Duoduo. Naturally, those who overstep their bounds will inevitably be caught, leading to frequent changes in top leadership and a general sense of unease throughout the political sphere.
Taikoo Li continues to thrive, and Lu Jiang and Qian Duoduo have become more determined and mature after experiencing this turmoil.
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Lu Cheng, the second son of Lu Yiheng, resolutely joined the army when the Lu family was still prosperous. His parents and elders had high hopes for him, and he lived up to their expectations. With his outstanding abilities and unremitting efforts, he was promoted to deputy regimental commander at the young age of 20.
However, fate played a cruel joke on him. A sudden misfortune befell his family, making his path to promotion extremely difficult and even bringing it to a standstill. Left with no other choice, he could only silently persevere in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, where he remained for many years.
It was here that he met Gu Qi'en through his supervisor's introduction. Gu Qi'en was a doctor at the Xinjiang Military Region Hospital. Although she was currently only an intern, she was exceptionally beautiful. With thick eyebrows, large eyes, and a dignified appearance, she perfectly matched current beauty standards, and naturally, such a girl had no shortage of suitors.
As for Lu Cheng, due to his family background, he had not been promoted for many years. The leaders of the Xinjiang military unit had once been Lu Lang's soldiers, so they naturally introduced Gu Qi'en, an outstanding female comrade, to Lu Cheng, hoping to bring some changes to his life.
After getting to know each other for a while, the two gradually became familiar with each other. By chance, Lu Cheng unexpectedly spotted Gu Qi'en on the street. She was treating an elderly person, and her poised and confident demeanor while communicating with the family deeply attracted Lu Cheng. He knew that his partner was a very generous, gentle, and independent woman. This discovery further deepened his feelings for Gu Qi'en, so after discussing it with her, he submitted a marriage application to his superiors without hesitation.
To everyone's delight, the application was quickly approved. When the two received the approval document, Lu Cheng excitedly said to Gu Qi'en, "You can finally be my wife! Let's go get our marriage certificate tomorrow!" Gu Qi'en smiled slightly, her heart filled with happiness and anticipation.
Gu Qi'en's family background was not very happy. The reason she was exceptionally admitted to the military hospital was not only because she was a medical student, but also because her older brother had sacrificed his life on the front lines, and her parents had both passed away within a year after learning of their only son's death. This reason, though heartbreaking, was precisely why she came here and met the most important person in her life—Lu Cheng.
The day after receiving their marriage certificate, the two eagerly took their household registration books to the marriage registration office in Shihezi Town to complete the marriage registration procedures. When they held the marriage certificate, which looked like an award certificate, Lu Cheng smiled happily and said to Gu Qi'en, "You're not as good as me, so I'll keep this marriage certificate."
Gu Qi'en was also amused by his humor, and their happy smiles shone brightly in the sunlight.
In the second year of their marriage, Gu Qi'en gave birth to a healthy and adorable child for Lu Cheng. The arrival of this little life filled Lu Cheng with joy. He wanted to hold his eldest son tightly but was afraid of hurting him, so he could only hold the child stiffly, feeling the wonderful sensation of being connected by blood.
Gu Qi'en was extremely weak from childbirth. She lay quietly on the hospital bed, her face as pale as paper. Lu Cheng, his eyes red-rimmed, looked at her haggard face, his heart filled with heartache and guilt. He quickly walked to Gu Qi'en's bedside, took her right hand without hesitation, and said in a slightly choked voice, "Wife, you've suffered so much..."
Gu Qi'en slowly opened her eyes, looking at the resolute man before her, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She had never imagined that Lu Cheng would express his feelings so affectionately. At this moment, she felt that all her sacrifices had been worthwhile. Although their lives were ordinary, they supported each other and lived a sweet life, as if they were in the throes of honey.
However, after giving birth to her eldest son, Gu Qi'en was astonished to see the elderly woman before her, whose clothes, though patched, were very clean. She hadn't expected Lu Cheng to secretly find a fellow villager to help take care of them. This surprised Gu Qi'en greatly, and she couldn't help but wonder, "How could he do this?"
Although Lu Cheng wasn't demoted because of this incident, it was clear from his situation in the military that he wasn't having an easy time. Faced with such a difficult situation, Lu Cheng couldn't help but feel lost and helpless. Where could he go if he left the military?
For countless days and nights, Gu Qi'en could sense the person beside him struggling to sleep, tossing and turning, but he was powerless to help. He could only silently stay by her side, offering support and encouragement. What else could she do?
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