“Ah? Who did you say was injured? Are you sure there’s not a mistake?” Dongfang Huaiyu nearly lost her balance.
She had two sons and a daughter, and her eldest, Dongfang Yunqi, was the one she cherished most. Nothing must happen to him.
The young guard was inexperienced and unsure how to comfort her, so he froze in place.
Shen Fuyao steadied Dongfang Huaiyu and said to the guard, “Comrade, please lead the way first. We can talk while we walk, and I’d like you to explain the situation in detail.”
“I don’t know all the details myself. I only know that Commander Dongfang has been with our military district for less than half a month. He went on a mission, and a few days ago, after the mission ended, he was severely injured and has been under intensive care. There were also many casualties on this mission.”
The young soldier’s expression darkened with grief. After a brief pause, he choked back tears and said, “The army first sends telegrams to the families of those who have died. Only after they are settled do they notify the families of the injured.”
War is cruel. In the late 1970s, Huaguo had been liberated for less than thirty years. Economically, technologically, and militarily, the country was still lagging behind. Some nations took advantage of this weakness to sabotage, plunder land, and steal resources.
Each time, it was the soldiers of our People’s Liberation Army who resisted invasion with their blood and sacrifice, defending the nation’s honor with their lives.
“Comrade, we’re here. Commander Dongfang is in the second-floor ward,” the guard said. Since he couldn’t leave his post for long, he quickly left after escorting them to the military hospital.
“Auntie, don’t worry. Big Brother Dongfang has been blessed; nothing will happen to him,” Shen Fuyao reassured the slightly unsteady Dongfang Huaiyu.
In her previous life, Shen Fuyao remembered that Dongfang Yunqi had never been transferred back to Hunan Province, nor had he been injured. He had remained out of contact with his family until 1990 when his name and deeds suddenly appeared in the news.
Could it be that her rebirth triggered a butterfly effect, not only helping Wang Chaoying achieve great merit but also causing Dongfang Yunqi to be injured?
Shen Fuyao felt a surge of injustice. Last life, Dongfang Yunqi had contributed so much to the country—why must he be harmed this life? Meanwhile, Wang Chaoying, a useless scoundrel, managed to gain merit?
Shen Fuyao snorted coldly. Even if heaven was unjust, she would set things right. The scum would be disgraced, and the severely injured Dongfang Yunqi would be healed, for the good of the country.
“Shen Fuyao, how dare you show your face here?” Suddenly, a shrill, unpleasant voice rang out, and an obese figure blocked Shen Fuyao’s path.
“Wang Chaomei, you’re quick to arrive,” Shen Fuyao said, lowering her eyes, her voice dripping with sarcasm as she looked at her sister-in-law.
“Hmph, scared? If we weren’t quick, how could we expose your true face?”
Wang Chaomei smirked with triumph. Her family had arrived at the military compound by car yesterday. They had already reported to the commander, claiming that Shen Fuyao had run off with bandits and had stolen everything from the Wang household.
Zhou Lanxiang, along with the two children, was wandering the military compound, spreading rumors like a spiteful gossip. She claimed that Shen Fuyao colluded with bandits, stole their belongings, and abused the children—repeating the story over and over.
Earlier, when Wang Chaoying came to the hospital to change his bandages, Zhou Lanxiang hadn’t accompanied him. She had to tarnish Shen Fuyao’s reputation in advance, ensuring that the whole military compound believed the lies before Shen Fuyao arrived.
“Shen Fuyao, just wait to be shot. Ha ha ha,” Wang Chaomei cackled wildly. Strangely, her laughter, crying, and shouting all sounded like a drake’s call.
“Move aside. I don’t have time to waste with you,” Shen Fuyao said, glancing at the anxious Dongfang Huaiyu. She shoved Wang Chaomei aside.
“Gah gah! Oh, Dad! Brother! Shen Fuyao’s going to kill someone!” Wang Chaomei fell to the ground, screaming.