An Accidental Military Marriage

Chapter 105: Chapter 105: Going to the Restroom

As Jiang Qing locked the door, Zhang Jia Ming stood behind her and said in an intimate tone, "See? I told you I wasn’t lying. Two minutes means two minutes."

Jiang Qing’s face turned beet red. She wheeled around and playfully thumped his chest twice. "What are you talking about? We’re outside."

Zhang Jia Ming chuckled. "You must be exhausted. Want me to carry you?"

Her husband’s tender care filled Jiang Qing with a sweet feeling, but she brought up Jiang Moli. "I’m not Jiang Moli. I’m not that delicate."

Zhang Jia Ming chimed in, "Of course. You’re so much better than her. Camp Commander Lu is probably going to get dragged down by her this time."

Jiang Qing’s interest was piqued. "How so?"

"I can’t tell you much about military matters, but as I was leaving, Commander Zhong had called Camp Commander Lu into his office for a talk."

Hearing this, Jiang Qing was secretly pleased.

’Even if Lu Cheng disregards his own career and future to indulge Jiang Moli time and again, the Lu Family won’t just sit by and do nothing.’

’If her parents-in-law don’t like her, how can Jiang Moli possibly have a good life there?’

’With Jiang Moli’s knack for doing stupid things, she’s bound to cause a scene the moment things get uncomfortable.’

’The more of a scene she makes, the more people will despise her. Eventually, even Lu Cheng will have had enough.’

「In the command post office.」

Dressed in his military uniform, Lu Cheng stood ramrod straight before the desk, reporting to Zhong Weiguo:

"...That’s the situation. Comrade Jiang Moli and I were joined in a proper, official marriage, arranged by our parents and a matchmaker. The rumors of bride-snatching and a substitute bride are pure nonsense. I am willing to accept any investigation from the organization."

With his hands clasped behind his back, Zhong Weiguo looked at him with an air of profound disappointment.

"I don’t even know what to say to you. She asked you to help call off an engagement, and what do you do? You turn around and snatch her up for yourself. Are you that desperate?!"

"Sir, I am truly in love with Comrade Jiang Moli. I want to spend the rest of my life with her."

Though his words were few, they carried an undeniable weight of sincerity and resolve.

Zhong Weiguo let out a soft sigh, his tone gentler now. "You should know this even if I don’t say it. A lot of people have their eyes on you."

"The higher-ups have been planning to expand us to a full regiment. It’s only been delayed due to a lack of funding. Once they make a decision, it could happen overnight."

"You may be the youngest of the camp commanders, but you’re exactly the kind of young, driven, fresh blood the higher-ups are looking for. In any case, I have very high hopes for you."

"But look at the partner you’ve chosen to marry. I just don’t get it. When it comes to selecting personnel, your judgment is usually razor-sharp. How did you get it so wrong this time? Don’t you know that family members are a critical factor in the political review for promotions?"

Lu Cheng said, "Sir, I stand by what I said. I am willing to accept any scrutiny and criticism from the organization. As for my wife, Comrade Jiang Moli, since I married her, I will stand with her through thick and thin and never abandon her."

Zhong Weiguo was exasperated by his intransigence. "Fine. Get out."

"Yes, sir!"

After Lu Cheng left, Zhong Weiguo picked up his tea mug and wet his throat before picking up the telephone.

The moment the call connected, the anger on his face vanished, replaced by a smile. "Sir, the investigation is complete. It was all just rumors, there’s no truth to them... As you know, the kid’s always been a bit of a maverick, so it’s inevitable that one or two people have it out for him... Yes, yes, of course. I’ll be sure to strengthen discipline and conduct within the ranks..."

...

Thanks to a strict order from within the military, the rumors about Jiang Moli gradually died down.

No one was happier about this than Jiang Qing.

She had successfully managed to stay on the base and had avoided being tainted by even the slightest bit of trouble.

The new school was still in its preparatory stages, so she had no work for the time being, but she didn’t remain idle.

She managed to get her hands on a set of high school textbooks and studied them in her dormitory every day. Whenever she ran into something she didn’t understand, she would go and ask Qiao Wenjing for help.

Qiao Wenjing admired her independence and self-reliance, and with Jiang Qing deliberately trying to win her favor, the two gradually became friends.

It was safe to say that these were the most comfortable and carefree days Jiang Qing had ever experienced.

As she lay in bed at night, she was incredibly thankful for her decision to escape her in-laws’ family.

Her resentment for Jin Yulan had even turned into gratitude.

’If Jin Yulan hadn’t forced her hand, she might still be suffering in Plum Valley right now.’

At this thought, Jiang Qing couldn’t help but think of Ge Yue’e.

Before leaving, she had found out from Jin Yulan that Ge Yue’e was the one spreading vicious gossip about her in the village.

However, she didn’t know Ge Yue’e’s true motive; she just assumed the woman had a big mouth.

...

On a rare day off, Lu Deyao planned to fulfill his promise and take the family out to eat at the newly opened Chen’s Mapo Tofu.

In the spirit of fairness, he also invited his eldest and second daughters-in-law.

Fan Wenfang and Xu Xiuzhen both had jobs and wouldn’t get off work very early. Worried they wouldn’t get a table if they arrived late, Lu Deyao had Jiang Moli go on ahead to reserve a table and order the food.

Seeing Jiang Moli sling her bag over her shoulder to leave, Lu Deyao felt a little uneasy. "Xiao Jiang, you can handle this, right?"

"Don’t worry. I’ve got it covered."

Lu Deyao figured that just saving a table at a restaurant shouldn’t lead to any trouble, so he let Jiang Moli leave, his mind at ease.

...

It wasn’t the dinner rush yet, so there were only a few occupied tables in the restaurant.

A young waitress blocked her path the moment she walked in. "Jiang Moli? Is it really you!"

Jiang Moli studied the waitress. She looked vaguely familiar, but Jiang Moli couldn’t place her.

The other woman was clearly annoyed by her forgetfulness. "It’s me, Bai Yan!"

’Hearing the name, Jiang Moli vaguely remembered. Was this one of the original owner’s junior high classmates?’

"Ah, it’s you."

Bai Yan jutted out her chin, looking at her haughtily. "What are you doing here?"

Jiang Moli glanced around the restaurant and smiled. "I’m here to use the restroom. Where is it?"

"This is a restaurant, not a public restroom!"

"I can’t hold it. If you don’t let me go, I’ll just go right here. Don’t blame me when there’s shit and piss all over the floor."

Bai Yan, utterly disgusted by her words, covered her mouth and nose and pointed toward the restroom. "Just hurry up! And get out as soon as you’re done!"

_[Disgust Points +1. 10,000 yuan has been credited to your account.]_

Hearing the notification that the Disgust Points had been deposited, Jiang Moli felt a sense of satisfaction.

After leaving the restroom, Jiang Moli sought out Bai Yan again.

’Since her old classmate had helped her earn ten thousand yuan the moment they met, she might as well give her some business.’ But the waitress completely ignored her.

"You’re still here, Jiang Moli? What do you want now?"

There was a reason why Bai Yan had this attitude.

In that era, resources were scarce, and restaurants controlled sought-after goods like grain, oil, and pork. As a result, waitstaff at state-run restaurants often considered themselves a cut above everyone else.

Bai Yan assumed that Jiang Moli, like her other former classmates, was just trying to suck up to her.

"Your restaurant’s restrooms are so clean and spacious! I’m going to go get my whole family and bring them here to use your restrooms, too. Just you wait."

With that, Jiang Moli turned and left.

Staring at Jiang Moli’s departing figure, Bai Yan was so furious that she turned to vent to her coworker.

"...She was shameless back in school. She’d borrow things and never return them unless you hounded her for it. I can’t believe she’s even more shameless now..."

_[Disgust Points +3. 30,000 yuan has been credited to your account.]_

...

Jiang Moli hadn’t been standing outside the restaurant for long when Lu Deyao arrived with the whole family.

"Dad, Mom, you’re finally here! I’ve been waiting for ages."

Seeing her well-behaved and pleasant demeanor, Lu Deyao thought to himself, ’This daughter-in-law of mine does have some manners after all, knowing to wait outside and greet us.’

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