The old case from a year ago has been brought to the forefront, clearly indicating that someone is targeting Zhao Yu.
Zhao Weiguo sent people to investigate, but they couldn't find the person behind it.
He was startled; he had done things without leaving a trace. The military region actually had such a talent.
Just as he was pacing back and forth in his office.
A name popped into my mind.
Since Lin Xiaoxiao was promoted to team leader and now manages five people, her working hours have become much more flexible.
Every day, I would give my subordinates a lecture, wander around the factory, and visit this workshop or that department.
Occasionally, they would handle conflicts between textile factory workers.
It's incredibly relaxing.
That day, she had just finished get off work and was riding her bicycle back to the military base. The young soldier on guard duty already knew her well and didn't stop her.
On my way home to the affiliated hospital, I ran into Zhao Weiguo, who was taking a walk.
"Commander Zhao, taking a stroll?" she greeted casually.
Zhao Weiguo hadn't seen Lin Xiaoxiao for a long time, and at first glance, she had changed a lot; he almost didn't recognize her.
Perhaps influenced by what happened before, he always felt that nothing good was coming from Lin Xiaoxiao whenever he saw her.
She can easily label someone with a flick of her tongue, and she's so slippery that you can't find any fault with her. When you talk to her, you have to be careful of the verbal traps she sets for you.
He didn't want to talk to her at all, and gave a perfunctory "hmm".
He had an expression that suggested he refused to communicate.
Lin Xiaoxiao didn't take it to heart, and instead smiled and said, "What's wrong, Commander Zhao? Are you still upset with me because of Zhao Mei?"
Commander Zhao didn't expect her to be so direct. "At least you have some self-awareness."
He didn't refute it; he already had some issues with Lin Xiaoxiao.
His daughter's reputation was completely ruined in the military because of the apology; it would be a bad thing if he were happy about it.
The soldiers: To be honest, Zhao Mei has no reputation whatsoever.
It wasn't that Zhao Weiguo was superstitious; ever since Lin Xiaoxiao joined the army, his family had never had a smooth life.
Lin Xiaoxiao's birth chart definitely brings misfortune to the Zhao family.
Thinking about it this way, I felt even more displeased.
Hearing him say that, Lin Xiaoxiao wasn't angry.
She was still very tolerant of veteran revolutionaries like Zhao Weiguo.
Even if he showed some bias in handling his conflict with Zhao Mei, that's only human nature.
Everyone has selfish desires.
Anyway, Zhao Weiguo forced Zhao Mei to apologize.
So she said nonchalantly, "Oh, it's no big deal. Let's broaden our perspective. A tree won't grow straight if it's not pruned, and a person will grow crooked if they're not disciplined. I was just teaching her how to be a person, so please don't take it to heart."
"Think about it, a revolutionary veteran like you, who shed blood and sacrificed your life on the battlefield, brave and fearless, iron-blooded and selfless, is being used by your children to flaunt their name and engage in hegemony. That is the greatest insult to you."
Commander Zhao was stunned for a moment, then realized what he had done and felt ashamed.
Iron-blooded and selfless...
This word was like a sledgehammer, smashing heavily on my head, leaving me stunned and rooted to the spot.
Lin Xiaoxiao found it strange that he was ignoring her.
Without thinking much, I pushed my bicycle away.
Watching her retreating figure, Commander Zhao gave a wry smile.
He's really getting worse with age; he's not even as open-minded as a young girl.
Returning home with mixed feelings, I found Zhao Yu already back, sitting on the sofa eating fruit like a king.
"Dad, you're back?" Zhao Yu sat up straight.
Zhao Weiguo nodded, sat down opposite him, and took a sip of water.
The father and son chatted about everyday things until He Meng finished preparing dinner and called them to eat. Then he casually said, "These past few days I've kept hearing people mention your former superior, the one surnamed Zhang."
Zhao Yu paused in his fruit-eating motion. "Company Commander Zhang?"
"Um."
"Who brought it up? What did they say?" Zhao Yu pressed, then realized he'd been a bit too hasty and added, "I'm quite curious too."
Zhao Weiguo gave him a deep look. "They say there's more to his story than meets the eye."
Zhao Yu didn't dare look at his father's face, kept his head down while eating, and mumbled, "It shouldn't be possible."
Zhao Weiguo did not continue the topic.
Seeing this, Zhao Yu breathed a sigh of relief.
I almost thought his dad knew something.
However, it's been a year since Company Commander Zhang was killed, and he's only been promoted to officer for two days, yet rumors have already started circulating. It's hard to say that someone might not like him.
Thinking to myself, I need to have a good talk with some people tomorrow.
But before he could go, he was told that his promotion had been cancelled.
"Why?" he questioned Qin Yushen, who had informed him, his face filled with disbelief.
Qin Yushen's eyes were indifferent. "The notice will be posted on the bulletin board soon. You can go and see it yourself."
Zhao Yu went to find Zhao Weiguo, only to be told that Zhao Weiguo had gone to the General Military Region.
He couldn't help but think of what Zhao Weiguo had mentioned about Company Commander Zhang last night.
They also realized that something had been exposed.
His dad must know something.
Zhao Yu was flustered and went to ask Political Commissar Liu, only to find out that he could not be promoted, but his merits would still be retained.
The truth about Company Commander Zhang's sacrifice was not reported throughout the military region. Since the incident has already occurred, there is no point in clarifying it now.
People will only remember him as a martyr who bravely sacrificed his life.
Zhao Weiguo undoubtedly wanted to protect Zhao Yu, which was also his personal motive.
Considering the wife and daughters of Company Commander Zhang's hometown, he sent someone to deliver five thousand yuan.
This money nearly wiped out most of the Zhao family's wealth.
He Meng was unwilling, but Zhao Weiguo told her directly about it. In order to prevent her son from being tried by a military court, He Meng had no choice but to obediently pay up the money.
After this incident, Zhao Yu seemed to have suffered some kind of blow and trained desperately.
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