Lin Muqing, the younger brother standing to the side, curled his lip and couldn't help but laugh and tease, "If Second Sister always stays at home, how will she meet with that Director Wei?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Shulan picked up a piece of bread from the table without saying a word and threw it at her younger brother. Lin Muqing was prepared and easily caught the bread, then chuckled and placed it on a plate beside him.
Upon hearing his youngest son's words, Lin Zhen's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. He coughed lightly, tapped the table, and signaled everyone to eat quietly. For a moment, everyone fell silent and quickly finished their breakfast.
Watching his daughter hurry out the door, Lin Zhen sighed helplessly and turned to his adjutant Chu Jian'an, instructing, "It's not safe outside right now. They're arresting Japanese spies everywhere. There's even been a gunfight in Yuzhong District. It's very chaotic. Arrange for a few more people to follow Shulan. Don't let your guard down."
Chu Jian'an quickly nodded in agreement and turned to arrange for security personnel.
Mrs. Lin, who was standing nearby, asked in surprise, "That's true. Now Japanese spies are even coming to Chongqing and fighting with knives and guns. I heard Mrs. Liu and the others say that there was a lot of gunfire that night. That's too outrageous. This is Chongqing!"
The battle at Daguanping a few days ago did indeed cause quite a stir. Over the past few days, the story has been distorted, with many versions circulating in the streets now changing several times. Only these high-ranking officials still know what actually happened, but even they have exaggerated it considerably. What was clearly a 20-minute battle has been portrayed as lasting an entire night.
As a high-ranking official in the military government, Lin Zhen was naturally well-informed, and nothing could be kept from him. He frowned and said, "Don't always listen to the nonsense your mahjong buddies are spouting. It was just a few spies trying to cause trouble, and they were caught by the Military Intelligence Bureau in no time. What a joke about the continuous artillery fire!"
Madam Lin had been listening to Lin Zhen's news with curiosity, but she eventually grew uncomfortable and glared at him fiercely. She retorted without holding back, "We women can only chat and gossip behind closed doors. Of course, we can't compare to you. You're in charge of national affairs, but if you're so capable, then take care of your sons and daughters. Which one of them listens to you?"
Lin Zhen was speechless for a long time after his wife said something. He was an imposing official with high position and power outside, but when he returned home, he was overwhelmed with problems and debts to his children.
Of his three children, his eldest son, Lin Mucheng, was the most outstanding. He graduated from the Whampoa Military Academy, was meticulous and talented, and was brave and fearless in battle. He made many meritorious contributions and became a military commander of the main force of the Central Army at a young age. He was stationed in a region and could be described as a promising young man with many praises in the army.
However, there was only one thing: he was almost thirty years old and still refused to get married. No matter how the couple tried to persuade him, or even threatened and bribed him, or introduced him to many girls, he would always refuse with the phrase "The Xiongnu have not been destroyed, how can I have a family?" In the end, unable to bear it any longer, he simply stayed at his post and did not come back even on his days off. The couple had no choice but to let him go.
The eldest son is like this, and the second daughter is even more stubborn. She used to be arrogant and looked down on the young men around her, and was reluctant to get married. However, a year ago, she came to Chongqing from Wuhan and somehow found a Kuomintang agent on her own. Despite Lin Zhen's firm opposition, she acted as if she would marry no one but him. The father and daughter had several fierce arguments, but neither could persuade the other. Now they are in a cold war, which is giving Lin Zhen a headache.
Hearing his wife expose his shortcomings, Lin Zhen was speechless. He snorted irritably, turned and walked away. It was almost time for him to go out.
Having gained the upper hand, Madam Lin didn't let him off the hook. She followed him to the study, watching Lin Zhen tidy up the documents on his desk, and continued, "Speaking of the Military Intelligence Bureau, I think you shouldn't be so stubborn about Shulan's matter. That Director Wei is not only of similar age and handsome, but also young and promising. I've inquired about him; he and Mu Cheng were classmates at the Whampoa Military Academy. At such a young age, he's already one of the top high-ranking officers in the Military Intelligence Bureau, a colonel and director. He's the most promising backbone of your Baoding faction, with deep connections. Even Commander Liu and the others personally proposed marriage. What are you dissatisfied with that makes things so tense? Last time I met Madam Liu, I was too embarrassed to even speak to her."
Mrs. Lin was also worried about her daughter's situation. Her daughter was not young anymore. She had originally been unwilling to find someone, but now that she had finally found someone she liked, her husband, for some reason, was adamant about not agreeing. The two were at an impasse, and Mrs. Lin was caught in the middle and had a difficult time.
Lin Zhen's face hardened. He put the documents in his hand into his briefcase, turned around, picked up the military uniform jacket hanging by the door, and said to Madam Lin seriously, "What do you know? You're just a woman's perspective! That Wei Liangbi isn't that simple. There are some things you women don't know. I'm doing this for our daughter's sake, otherwise you'll regret it sooner or later!"
His stern tone made Mrs. Lin's heart tighten. She knew that important family matters should be decided by her husband, so she said no more.
At this moment, Chu Jian'an walked in and whispered to Lin Zhen, "The garrison's guards called and said that there are Kuomintang agents near the Lin family's house, and they're after the Lin family."
Upon hearing this, Mr. and Mrs. Lin were both taken aback!
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