OBS Chapter 281 Earthquake!
Chapter 281 Earthquake!
"You're the naive and innocent one!"
Zhou Xiaobai pouted and said:
Don't think so badly of people!
"Alright, you should avoid dealing with this person in the future, and don't be so naive as to believe everything people say."
Zhong Yuemin said, "I'm your man, how could I harm you? There are some things..."
“I know, I’m not stupid anymore, I can tell right from wrong,” Zhou Xiaobai said.
"You're hesitating to speak. Just say what you want to say. Why should I keep it a secret?"
"Let me tell you, is Luo Yun planning to abort the child?"
How do you know that?
"Just say it, right?"
"I heard her mention it, something like that," Zhou Xiaobai said.
"She's only two months pregnant, and she's already divorced. The man's side embezzled such a huge amount that he's going to be executed. Luo Yun is still young. It's understandable that she'd have an abortion and start over, right?"
"That's fine, but are you aware of the insider trading involved?"
"What inside story?"
"According to my information, your best friend not only knew that her husband and his family were involved in embezzlement and bribery, but she was also involved herself."
"This...how is this possible!"
Zhou Xiaobai said, "The police have already found out that Luo Yun was unaware of the situation and is also a victim."
"Xiaobai, some things are said to be true, but what they are actually said to be true are two completely different things. Just listen to them and don't take them seriously."
"If that's your logic, and Luo Yun was really involved, why did the man agree to the divorce? Couples are supposed to be like birds in the same forest, but when disaster strikes, they fly away separately. Why didn't the man cover up Luo Yun's involvement?"
"That's the problem, because Luo Yun is pregnant with the man's child."
Zhong Yuemin said:
"They can't escape death, but they have to leave an heir. If I'm not mistaken, the man must have reached some kind of agreement with Luo Yun in private. The child will be born, and he will take the blame. You, Luo Yun, will be fine."
"Then... then why do you want to abort it now?"
Zhong Yuemin shouted.
"Don't you understand? It's the same old trick. Once people are no longer of value, they're discarded. Now that the verdict is handed down, the outcome is decided, and the child... is no longer needed."
Zhou Xiaobai suddenly felt a chill down her back and stood there stunned for a long time.
"Yuemin, can this person really...really be so cold-blooded and cruel to achieve some goal?"
"I just told you, people are different. Just because you have land doesn't mean others do."
Zhong Yuemin said:
"I'm telling you all this so you can be more careful. In this world, besides your parents and family, and of course your man, who are truly good to you, you have to be wary of everyone else. We don't want to harm others, but we also have to guard against others harming us, right?"
You're smart as you are, but you're too honest. Back when you were in military school, you almost got sold out once. I'm worried about you; I don't want you to end up being sold out and still happily counting the money for them.
The girl pouted.
"Am I that stupid? Besides, you're here."
"What I'm telling you is best kept to yourself. Don't tell anyone else, especially Luo Yun."
"I know, they really think I'm a fool."
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Spring passed and autumn came, and two years passed in the blink of an eye. It was now 76. Life in the army was uneventful, with no unexpected events. However, Ning Wei was promoted to platoon leader, Man Tun became the squad leader of the third squad, and Hai Yang was still in the higher military region. Li Yuanchao, on the other hand, entered the Operations Staff Department, the core command organization of the army. Those who could enter it were all outstanding individuals, the cream of the crop. Li Yuanchao was a man of character, eloquent and persuasive, but his skills were limited to the petty tricks of the Beijing gangsters.
What kind of place is this military unit? It's there to protect our country. When the country is in danger or in need, they are supposed to rush to the front lines and fight to the death. Sending a kid who can't even run a five-kilometer cross-country run and has no combat experience into this highest decision-making level is simply a joke. It's playing with the lives of the soldiers below.
Without a doubt, this move was orchestrated by his father, Li Hailong. This shows that his roots are completely rotten. It's one thing for him to run a shell trading company in Hong Kong and embezzle state assets, acting as a parasite. But now he's putting his son in the Operations Staff Department. That shows that as a soldier and commander, he has no principles, has forgotten his duties as a soldier and his party spirit, and treats the army as his own home.
However, he didn't bother to worry about it, nor could he. He couldn't get involved with the military, and the trading companies on Hong Kong Island had been doing business with Li Hailong for so many years that they had a lot of dirt on people. No rush, he would keep him hanging on for now, and harvest him when he was fattened up.
In July 1976, some astonishing news suddenly appeared out of nowhere, claiming that a major earthquake was about to strike Tangshan. The time, location, and magnitude of the earthquake were all clearly stated, presented in a very detailed and serious manner, causing widespread panic.
At the army mess hall, Zhang Haiyang came down to his company today, and a few of them had a meal together. Ning Wei and Man Tun were also there; the four of them sat around a square table.
Zhang Haiyang glanced at the food and drinks and said:
"Hey Platoon Leader Zhong, I'm a cadre from the military region, and I'm a leader, no less. Your company commanders and political instructors should show me some respect. I'm here to inspect your work, and this is how you treat me? Erguotou?"
How do I get Moutai?
Zhong Yuemin and the other two ignored him and continued eating.
"Squad Leader Ning, stop eating for now. Didn't you hear what Commander Zhang said? The big boss doesn't like Erguotou. Hurry up and change it for him. Pour him a cup of hot tea. He sits in the headquarters office every day and loves to drink this."
"Okay, Brother Zhong!"
Ning Wei, grinning, was about to go and exchange the wine for someone when Zhang Haiyang quickly stopped him, picked up his glass, and downed it in one gulp.
"Hey guys, are you deliberately trying to provoke me? Drinking tea? I feel nauseous just smelling tea now. I'm stuck in the office at headquarters all day, and there's no one to talk to. I feel so much more comfortable in the company. I envy you guys."
"Haiyang, don't talk like that without understanding the situation."
Zhong Yuemin picked up a peanut and chewed it, saying:
“We have to train every day, cross-country running, and every few nights the whistle blows for a 5-kilometer weighted cross-country run. It’s not as comfortable as you sitting in the office. You’re envious, are you trying to annoy us? How about we switch places?”
"Sure!" Zhang Haiyang said.
"Dude, I'm not being dramatic or making a fuss over nothing. Do you know what it's like to sit in an office all day? It's really... like a million ants are biting your butt. It's just so uncomfortable, and you have no energy all day."
Ning Wei said, "Brother Haiyang, there are so many departments at headquarters, and quite a few female soldiers. Aren't you interested? Being close to the water tower makes it easier to get the moon, right?"
"Hey Ning Wei, you've been corrupted by Yue Min too."