Huang Ying was not his biological niece, but the daughter of his comrade-in-arms. After his comrade sacrificed his life, she had lived with him and called him Uncle.
Division Commander Qin's wife did not like this adopted daughter, but she had never mistreated her.
When she came of age, following her own wishes, they introduced some military officers to her, and she finally chose Jiang Xiaoming.
However...
Division Commander Qin suddenly remembered that at the time, she seemed to have asked why Su Lang's name wasn't on the list. His wife had replied that he simply didn't want to go on blind dates, and that was the end of it.
Thinking of this, Division Commander Qin choked on his cigarette, his face turning red. "Old Zhuang, do you think this reporting letter has anything to do with Huang Ying?"
Commissar Zhuang shook his head. "How long has Comrade Lin been here? She hasn't offended her, so it shouldn't have anything to do with her. But I heard that her sister-in-law has always fancied this Su Lang."
Isn't this getting more and more chaotic?
Was Su Lang a male fox spirit in disguise?
How come one after another had their eyes on him?
Division Commander Qin finished his cigarette and went home with a gloomy face.
The division commander's wife, He Guiqin, had also just returned from work. She hung her bag behind the door and, seeing her husband smoking in the house, waved her hand in front of her nose in disgust and quickly opened the window for ventilation.
"Didn't I tell you not to smoke at home? If you want to smoke, go to your office!"
Division Commander Qin stubbed out his cigarette and looked at his wife, asking, "Guiqin, why don't you like Huang Ying?"
In all these years, this was the first time her husband had asked her this question.
He Guiqin poured a cup of water from the table, held it in her hands, and said softly, "The main reason is because you are biased. You always told the children that she didn't have a father and mother, so they had to yield to her. Once, our daughter hugged me and cried, saying that Dad only liked her sister and didn't like her."
Division Commander Qin was speechless. He had indeed said such things many times, and even now, he felt he hadn't said anything wrong.
He Guiqin continued, "There is another reason I don't like Huang Ying. I noticed that since she was very young, she had two faces.
Towards us, she was gentle and weak, looking pitiful, but towards others, she was completely different.
Old Qin, believe it or not, in the family compound, not many people know that Qingqing is your daughter, but everyone knows that Huang Ying is your niece."
Qin Qing became a nurse at the military region hospital right after graduation. Because she had a poor relationship with her father, she rarely came home and never told anyone outside that she was the division commander's daughter.
Division Commander Qin's face turned pale.
Having been married for a lifetime, He Guiqin knew that he was a very good person, a very good leader, and a very good comrade-in-arms.
But to his children, he could not be considered a qualified father.
He Guiqin patted his hand. "Forget it, don't think about it anymore. Our daughter is on the night shift today, so I'll go deliver food to her."
Division Commander Qin said, "Let me go."
He Guiqin pondered for a moment. "Alright."
Meanwhile, Su Lang returned home with a cold face.
The house was still filled with the enticing aroma of food. Lin Zhilan was playing Eagle Catches the Chickens with Jiang Chengzhou and Linlin.
The "clumsy" eagle was always one step too slow.
The "mother hen," Jiang Chengzhou, was so excited that his cheeks were flushed red, spreading his arms to protect his younger sister behind him.
Linlin grabbed her brother's hem, letting out a silvery laugh.
Su Lang stopped and watched quietly at the door for a while.
Lin Zhilan caught sight of him from the corner of her eye, sped up the game, and caught the "little chick."
Linlin screamed and hugged her mother's neck.
Seeing Su Lang walk over, she habitually reached out her arms to be held.
Little Linlin found that she was the highest when held by her father.
Su Lang's heart softened, and he took his daughter.
Lin Zhilan said, "Take the kids to wash their hands and faces. I'll go serve the food."
"Okay."
Lin Zhilan acutely sensed that he didn't seem to be in a good mood today, but she didn't ask too much.
Before coming, her godfather and godmother had instructed her that there were many secrets in the military, and she shouldn't ask about things if she didn't have to.
At night, just as Jiang Chengzhou was about to fall asleep, he suddenly heard his uncle's voice.
"Chengzhou, do you want to go back to your grandma's house in the capital?"
Jiang Chengzhou shuddered. "No."
After a while, his uncle didn't say anything.
The more Jiang Chengzhou thought about it, the more scared he became, and he burst out crying.
Su Lang was flustered and tried to cover his mouth with his hand.
Stop crying, or else there will be another so-called "evidence."
Hearing the commotion, Lin Zhilan put on a coat outside, walked to the door, and knocked.
Jiang Chengzhou pried his uncle's hand away and shouted, "Auntie, save me! My uncle is going to throw me away!"
This kid...
Su Lang said helplessly, "I didn't want to throw you away. Can't I just ask a question?"
Jiang Chengzhou cried until he was out of breath. "Asking... asking is not allowed either! You're not allowed to ask!"
Hearing him crying so hard, Lin Zhilan pushed the door open directly.
She glared at Su Lang and carried Jiang Chengzhou out.
Jiang Chengzhou prided himself on being a big boy, so being held by his aunt made him a little shy.
Lin Zhilan put him on a stool, wiped his face with a wet towel, and asked gently, "What did your uncle say?"
"Um..." Jiang Chengzhou sniffled and said, "My uncle wants to send me to Grandma's house in the capital."
"Su Lang?"
Su Lang was helpless. "I was just teasing him."
Jiang Chengzhou's chest puffed up with anger. "Then if I teased you and sent you to Grandma's house, would you be happy?"
Su Lang: "I would be happy."
"Ah?" Jiang Chengzhou opened his mouth wide, and upon realizing it, wanted to continue crying.
"Su Lang," Lin Zhilan said hurriedly, "Come over and apologize!"
Su Lang sighed, placed the washed and wrung-out towel on his face, and wiped it roughly again. "Jiang Chengzhou, I'm sorry."
With his aunt backing him up, Jiang Chengzhou grew bolder. "And what else?"
"And, I shouldn't have said I'd send you to Grandma's house."
Jiang Chengzhou turned his head to confirm with his aunt.
Lin Zhilan said, "This is your home. You can stay as long as you want, and no one has the right to chase you away."
"What about Uncle?"
"Your uncle can't either."
Only then did Jiang Chengzhou smile.
Su Lang carried him back to the room. When he came out again, Lin Zhilan was standing at the door with her coat draped over her shoulders. The bright moonlight spilled over her, adding a touch of cold elegance.
Su Lang walked over, wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, rested his chin gently on her shoulder, and said warmly, "I'm sorry."
Lin Zhilan lowered her eyes. "Have you also heard the rumors outside?"
"Yes."
It was simply an unprovoked disaster.
Su Lang felt sorry for his wife and pulled her tighter into his embrace.
Lin Zhilan was angry at first, but she wouldn't keep immersing herself in such useless emotions.
"Su Lang, will offending Huang Ying and her uncle affect your career?"
Su Lang chuckled softly. "No. Do whatever you want to do, I'll back you up."
"Okay."
Early the next morning, Lin Zhilan found out exactly where Huang Ying lived.
She purposely picked a time when there were many people around and blocked Huang Ying in the stairwell.
Lin Zhilan was already a celebrity in the family compound. Seeing her confronting Huang Ying face-to-face, many people didn't even go to buy groceries, hiding in their homes or the stairwell to watch the drama.
Huang Ying and Jiang Xiaohong felt a moment of guilty conscience but immediately calmed down.
"What are you blocking me for? Move away!"
