Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 1412: Enemies on a Narrow Road 4

Chapter 1412: Chapter 1412: Enemies on a Narrow Road 4

Public Security?

Lu Jiang expressed great surprise, "Jiu Hong works at the police station?"

"Yes," Li Shuitian answered for his wife, a smile appearing on his face, "and he happens to be my subordinate. I, coming from the military, specifically sought out work at a police station. Comrade Lu Jiang, I haven’t cast aside the training I received in the army, so with the help of my comrades-in-arms, I became quite valued at the police station."

Cao Hongzhu interjected, "Shuitian is quite impressive. In less than a year, he cracked quite a few cases, both big and small, and was promoted to deputy chief. Jiu Hong found this job through connections this year, isn’t he now under Shuitian? While in the military, he always wanted to replace Shuitian, to the extent of harming us as a couple to this extent. It’s ironic that now after running into his own troubles, he has to follow Shuitian’s commands. This is the cycle of karma, retribution never fails! I just don’t know why he left the military. If I did, I would have to trumpet it far and wide. That Lu Zhaodi is simply mad, telling everyone that Shuitian had to leave the army because he was reported and unfairly branded with crimes."

Mad? When Cao Hongzhu reported her own family and the Qi Family, wasn’t she also like a madwoman?

Lu Jiang glanced at Cao Hongzhu but said nothing.

Cao Hongzhu was smart enough to understand the meaning behind Lu Jiang’s gaze. She said embarrassingly, "I was truly half-mad back then. When I thought of my poor child, I went crazy and made the regrettable decision to report your family. But I don’t regret reporting the Qi Family’s misdeeds at all."

"The people involved in that case got what they deserved. After the investigation, our family was able to live a peaceful life. Even if others report us for living lavishly, the authorities won’t believe it," Lu Jiang commented sensibly, "It’s just that Comrade Qi Gang is getting on in years. Even with recent good behavior, he hasn’t been restored to his former position and is likely to retire soon."

The higher the rank, the older the age at which one retires; that’s the rule.

If Lu Jiang remains static in the position of an army commander, he too will have to step down in his sixties.

Li Shuitian said, "When we left the military, Comrade Qi Gang was already a deputy division commander. I hope he gets his position back soon, so he won’t continue to be hampered by Chen Ju."

Cao Hongzhu snorted lightly, "Hampered by Chen Ju? Chen Ju and her son are the very people he indulged! His son is like a little overlord. Now it’s Qi Gang’s first wife who’s raising him, and I heard she can’t control him at all. Instead, she’s getting beaten black and blue. This year, that kid, in his teens, is also running rampant in his hometown, a complete menace!"

Lu Jiang didn’t comment, uninterested in whether Qi Gang’s son was good or bad, but he felt somewhat sorry for Qi Gang’s first wife.

In her early years, she was abandoned by Qi Gang in the name of a feudal arranged marriage. Fortunately, the elderly in the Qi family deemed her virtuous and kind, and forcefully kept her in the old home. They knew her natal family wouldn’t allow her to return, and as a traditional woman, she had nowhere else to go. After finally living a few peaceful years, Qi Gang dropped his son onto her, and she couldn’t refuse because she was now completely financially dependent on Qi Gang’s support.

Ping Zhengkai brought home some pig’s head meat, which was laid out on the table along with the dishes prepared by Li Shuitian and his wife.

After the meal, Lu Jiang proposed to leave, wanting to take his child around for a walk. Li Shuitian and Cao Hongzhu saw them out. They exchanged glances with someone who came out from the neighboring courtyard—it was Jiu Hong, looking a bit hunchbacked.

Enemies do indeed often cross each other’s paths!

...After hanging three more IV bags and starting a nutrient injection, the hospital is particularly busy, causing a delay until now. I can only update a little today, I won’t be able to make up for the updates today, but I’ll keep writing.