Lu Yuanzhou stiffly turned his neck halfway before hearing Lu Huaidong spit out his cold words.
"Just passing by."
Wang Xiu's eyes flickered: "But...why has my older brother been standing here for so long?"
Lu Huaidong glanced at Wang Xiu, who quickly covered her mouth: "Brother, did your wife say something wrong?"
He didn't say anything, walked past Wang Xiu, and went downstairs.
"Brother, why did you leave?" Wang Xiu glanced at the study that wasn't properly closed and shouted.
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Yuanzhou opened the study door and came out.
"Huaidong".
Lu Huaidong stepped down the last step of the stairs.
"If you still consider me your biological father, then stop right there!"
Lu Huaidong paused for a moment, while Lu Yuanzhou smiled. He knew his eldest son was the most filial.
"It's not what you think, Dad can explain it to you—"
Before the word "release" had even finished, Lu Huaidong, without turning his head, said, "Forgive your unfilial son!"
As soon as Lu Yuanyang entered the courtyard, Su Wantang's bright eyes looked over.
"Dad, you're back?"
Lu Huai'an stood up on his own initiative, poured a cup of tea, and handed it to him: "Dad, have some water to soothe your throat."
The young couple's thoughts are practically written all over their faces.
However, it's a waste not to drink the tea offered as a sign of filial piety, since it's not something you get to do every day.
Lu Yuanyang sat down on the sofa, gave it a peck in a pretentious manner, and said slowly, "Dad's shoulder is a little sore."
Su Wantang casually said, "Dad, I know how to give massages, shall I give you one?"
"Tangtang, no need, I'll do it. It's hard to press Dad's flesh; it takes a lot of effort."
Lu Yuanyang: "!"
A sharp, grating pain shot through his shoulder as if his bones were being vigorously kneaded and rubbed, causing Lu Yuanyang's brows to furrow into a deep frown.
"Wantang, about Huo Jun—"
That kid definitely did it on purpose!
He started giving a normal massage as soon as he opened his mouth.
"With conclusive evidence and a prior criminal record, a severe disciplinary action and demotion are inevitable."
"Won't you be kicked out of the army?" Su Wantang asked back.
"Difficult," Lu Yuanyang said in a deep voice. "Huo Jun reported Liu Cuicui's death from illness to the military a long time ago, and the police interrogation revealed that Huo Jun's mother, Huo Xiaoyan, insisted that Huo Jun knew nothing about it. If it hadn't been revealed today that Liu Cuicui wasn't dead..."
"So, from this perspective, he can also be considered a victim. But since the incident has already occurred, he is also guilty of negligence and damaging the discipline of the troops. This demotion will probably make him almost a regular soldier."
"Ordinary soldier?" Su Wantang was somewhat surprised.
How thick is Huo Jun's health bar?! He's still not out of the army?
In her previous life, according to Liu Cuicui, Lu Huai'an had committed a misconduct offense and was expelled from the army.
Could it be that Lu Huai'an's problem is even more serious than this?
Su Wantang's heart tightened.
Seeing her pale face, Lu Yuanyang assumed she was dissatisfied with the result. After a moment's thought, he said, "Unless something unexpected happens, Huo Jun will stop here."
Huo Qing was, after all, a veteran commander with a distinguished military record, and Huo Zhan had retired due to injury, so they had to give him some face.
Sensing the unspoken meaning, Su Wantang curled her lips into a smile.
Wouldn't Huo Jun, who has always regarded Huai'an as a rival, be furious? No matter how much he jumps around, he'll remain an ordinary soldier, while Huai'an will rise through the ranks.
And then there's Liu Cuicui, who's determined to become the leader's wife; she'll definitely cause a huge commotion.
Su Wantang suddenly felt that this punishment wasn't so bad.
Her good mood turned into a raging fire when she saw Li Jia the following afternoon.
"You mean, it was your cousin who personally sued your wicked mother-in-law and my aunt?" Su Wantang sighed.
No wonder Zhou Yu was suddenly taken away by the police this morning; Su Wantang thought it was Li Jia who reported it.
As the saying goes, even if you break a bone, the tendons still connect it.
Those who put righteousness before family are still in the minority.
Li Jia nodded: "Wantang, I don't know what to do now."
As a woman herself, Su Wantang somewhat understood Li Jia's thoughts.
Huai'an's eldest cousin is clear about right and wrong, and he is absolutely clear about what is right and wrong. However, his shortcomings are also obvious. He has his own moral compass, or to put it simply, he is too opinionated. If he thinks something is right, he will recklessly stick to it to the end.
But when a couple lives together, they discuss important matters and agree on them, but they will definitely side with the wife on minor matters, otherwise they would be very angry.
Su Wantang didn't offer any advice to the two of them: "Jia-jie, don't worry about it or make things difficult for yourself. Just live your life according to your own heart."
"As for your older cousin, why bother with him? This marriage won't be over anytime soon anyway. If you're happy, then meet with him; if you're not, then ignore him. If you're hesitant about something right now, then just wait and see how your older cousin behaves. Once you're completely over it, the answer will come."
"If you want to stay together, then you two should live happily ever after; if you don't, the longer you drag this out, the higher-ups in the military will get a sense of it, and then the divorce certificate will be issued."
"Don't underestimate your age; you speak with such conviction." Li Jia teased with a smile.
Su Wantang shook her head: "Sister Jia, it's not that I know a lot, it's just that Mom told me that women can't live around men, we have to live our own wonderful lives too."
"Did Third Aunt say that?" Li Jia had never met Song Wanying, but she vaguely felt that these words were spoken by Wen Wanqing.
“Yes.” Su Wantang raised her chin slightly and said proudly, “My mom said so.”
Li Jia was amused by Su Wantang's appearance and couldn't help but poke her smooth forehead, her tone unconsciously revealing envy: "Third Aunt, very good."
"My mom is the best in the world!" Su Wantang wholeheartedly agreed.
She rested her head on Li Jia's shoulder, nuzzled against him, and asked curiously, "How was my wicked aunt sentenced?"
"Attempted intentional injury, detained for three months for education."
"Huh?" Su Wantang couldn't help but feel disappointed. "Only three months?"
"How could it have failed? Cousin, you—" Su Wantang stopped in time, afraid of bringing up Li Jia's painful memories.
A hint of sadness flashed in Li Jia's eyes, and she forced a smile, saying, "That medicine was meant for you; I took it by accident."
"Sister Jia, you're too kind. If it were me, I would just change my mind and say that both packs are for me."
Li Jia smiled and didn't continue the topic.
She suddenly looked at Su Wantang, a hint of mockery in her eyes: "That Captain Fu treats you quite differently."
"Upon hearing your name, they immediately extended your detention by another month."
Su Wantang didn't think much of it. They had only met a few times in total. Besides, Fu Jingyi already knew she was married.
They probably gave her some preferential treatment because of orders from above.
"Sister Jia, don't talk nonsense, it's not what you think."
Su Wantang's tone was very serious, and Li Jia quickly changed the subject.
She didn't mean anything by it; anyone with a discerning eye could see that Wan Tang and Huai An had a good relationship.
Li Jia simply felt that Captain Fu might treat Wan Tang a little differently, and wanted to give Wan Tang a heads-up so she would be more careful. Now it seems that she was overthinking it.
"Wantang, do you remember the female soldier who stopped you at the gate when you last came to the army?
"You mean Sun Qian?"
"Yes, she was jilted at the altar."
Su Wantang knew this, and she even got involved.
"Moreover, her ex-fiancé was demoted from battalion commander to deputy battalion commander."
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