The Cultivator's Reborn to 1970s
Chapter 229 - 193

Chapter 229: Chapter 193

At this juncture, Chunhua was no longer afraid, given the shrewdness of her third brother. It was only a matter of time before he found out, so it was better to be honest and confess. With a stiff neck and a spirit of righteousness unafraid of sacrifice, she shouted, "It was Zhao Li."

"Zhao Li?" Lan Tian thought for a moment, realizing who Zhao Li was, and tilted his head to look at Mo Junhua.

"Is he that soldier in your hands?"

Among the soldiers Chunhua came into contact with, she had the most interaction with Zhao Li, and it was with Mo Junhua’s permission.

Originally, Zhao Li’s leg was injured and almost amputated. Lan Tian cured him because Lan Tian didn’t want it known, and Mo Junhua covered it up for her. He deliberately sent a letter to Chunhua to come and take care of Zhao Li; it was likely that their feelings developed during that time.

A single man and a single woman, one a patient, the other a nurse, gradually came to have feelings for each other through their interactions.

Lan Tian had met Zhao Li; he was honest and upright. It wasn’t likely for him to hide something this big from Mo Junhua, so it must have been Chunhua’s idea. In the previous life, Zhao Li was not around Mo Junhua, probably because he had died. For a general who valued honor more than life, he would rather die from illness than live under the pitying gaze of others after amputation.

Mo Junhua frowned, muttering under his breath, exasperated that someone dared to deceive his sister and pull the wool over his eyes. He had to have a serious talk about life with him once he got back from the front lines.

Hmph!

Upon learning that Chunhua was dating Zhao Li, Mo Junhua breathed a sigh of relief. Ever since he knew that someone had planted a traitor at Heisan River, who betrayed intel to the enemy for personal gain, disregarding the lives of his comrades, and almost led to the annihilation of their entire force.

It came as a shock to hear that Chunhua was in a relationship, especially with someone he knew, and a soldier no less. Mo Junhua was very worried, concerned that this person, knowing that Chunhua was his sister, might have concocted some scheme and purposely targeted Chunhua to fool her into a relationship with sweet words.

It must be said, Mo Junhua really guessed right; that person indeed had intentions on Chunhua. If things were exposed, considering Chunhua’s sake, Mo Junhua would have to weigh his options.

Unfortunately, Chunhua was too focused on taking care of the patients at that time to consider personal matters. With others in the ward, there was no opportunity to get close to her, and the matter ended unresolved.

"Alright, let’s leave this matter for now, and when he returns, we’ll formally have a meal together," Mo Junhua said sternly. The only relief for Mo Junhua was that Chunhua had a good eye for people; she had chosen the right person.

Chunhua’s relationship was now acknowledged by Mo Junhua, bringing her immense happiness. Although Mo Junhua still looked grim, Chunhua was no longer so afraid of him, smiling through her tears and nodding her head.

"Big brother, I’ll listen to you, big brother, you’re the best, you’ve been the best to me, even better than our parents. By the way, Lan Tian, when can my brother start walking again?"

His leg had long healed; he only kept using the wheelchair to avoid suspicion. Sitting in a wheelchair all the time wasn’t a solution as lying down for so long caused muscle atrophy in his legs, he needed to start walking more to exercise.

"I came here to tell you that from now on your brother can start walking around. Your sister Chun Mei is coming soon; when you have a chance, you both should come back and have a good gathering. Alright, I’ve delivered the message, I’ll be heading back now," Lan Tian replied as he started packing up to leave.

"You’re leaving just like that?" Chunhua was taken aback, glancing from Mo Junhua to Lan Tian, her expression caught in a dilemma, "What about my brother if you leave? Aren’t you staying to take care of him?"

Mo Junhua looked at Lan Tian with puppy-dog eyes, pouting and calling out, "Girl."

"..." Lan Tian had a deadpan expression, looking towards Chunhua as if to say, isn’t she there?

Chunhua immediately understood and pleaded, "The hospital has been especially busy these days, with many injured and not enough hands to help. I can’t tend to my brother. Lan Tian, can you stay and take care of him? My brother really is pathetic!"

Chunhua appealed to Lan Tian; her brother was pitiable, married but it was as if he wasn’t—still depending on Lan Tian’s mood, flattering her like pampering a revered ancestor. Chunhua looked at Mo Junhua sympathetically; these years hadn’t been easy for him.

Mo Junhua: "..." Mo Junhua, who was said to be pitiable and had a tough time, was full of frustration. Did she understand strategy at all?

"Who said I was going home," Lan Tian rolled her eyes at them, "I’m going back to the military base. Your brother can move around now and should leave the hospital to return to the base. I will go ahead to clean up the base; that room hasn’t been lived in for a long time, who knows how much dust has accumulated. It needs a good cleaning, and the household linens and clothes need washing. How else can people live there!"

When Lan Tian left this time, she hadn’t planned to return so quickly since Chun Mei’s mother and her group were too noisy.

Grandma Sun and Zhao Li kept asking when Mo Junhua would return, arguing that having been away for such a long time, he should be back by now. Previously, she could still use studying as an excuse, but now that exams were finished, she hardly knew what to say.

Determined, she decided to stay in the base this time until Mo Junhua sorted out the military matters, then they would return together and then head to Wuhua Mountain for a retreat, not leaving until Foundation Establishment was achieved.

Chunhua smiled awkwardly, somewhat embarrassed, it was only because Lan Tian said ’going back’ did she misunderstand, naturally, she thought of Grandma Sun’s house.

Seeing that, Mo Junhua’s mood also improved, and he stopped pouting, picking up a nearby book and reading with a high-cold expression, as if he wasn’t the same person who was cajoling and acting cute towards Lan Tian just moments ago, making Chunhua quite unaccustomed to it, and she looked at him with disdain.

"I’ll escort you out, wait for me a moment." After cleaning up the lunch boxes and washing the dishes in the shower room, she stored everything in the cupboard and the two walked out hand in hand.

"Just tidy up a bit, leave the heavy chores for my return. I’ll manage to eat at the army canteen for a few days. It’s inconvenient travelling back and forth to the army base, so don’t come to the hospital. I can walk around by myself when I am able to."

Rambling like an old mother, Lan Tian instructed Lan Tian on all matters, to which Lan Tian was accustomed, while Chunhua looked as if she had seen a ghost.

After they left, Mo Junhua rested in the hospital room, and Chunhua shared with Lan Tian what she had observed in this hospital. While Lan Tian listened, occasionally uttering a word, they unexpectedly encountered Zhou Yuwei in the garden downstairs, whom they hadn’t seen for a long time.

The garden wasn’t just occupied by Zhou Yuwei; there was also that old man who had examined Mo Junhua last time. The old man was reclusive and arrogant, obviously difficult to get along with. Zhou Yuwei followed him closely and attentively, trying her best to serve him, yet the old man still seemed impatient!

The old man approached directly, and upon seeing Lan Tian coming his way, remembered how this girl had mocked him before, and scoffed coldly.

Zhou Yuwei, walking beside him, thought the old man was displeased with her, which sank her heart, and she became even more attentive.

Chu Yang told her that Mr. Chen was her last amulet. If Mr. Chen was satisfied with her, she could stay in the army.

Zhou Yuwei was currently in a precarious situation; if someone with malicious intent wanted to use this as an excuse, it would be easy for them to get her out of the army. Mr. Chen was her last straw; naturally, she had to grasp it tightly.

Lan Tian naturally heard the old man’s cold grunt, ignored it, and took another path with Chunhua, which made the old man even angrier.

"Not a bit of discipline, huh!" and with that, he walked away.

Zhou Yuwei’s heart raced, not knowing what she did wrong, and upon seeing Mr. Chen leaving, she hastily followed him, catching a peripheral glimpse of Lan Tian’s relaxed demeanor, hand in hand and laughing. Her face twisted instantly, her eyes flashing with vicious intent.

...

"Lan Tian, you’re really amazing, that was Mr. Chen just now, and you acted as if you didn’t even see him." Chunhua’s eyes sparkled as she looked at Lan Tian, truly admiring her.

"I can’t do that, I get nervous just seeing him, not even knowing where to put my hands. I heard, when Brother woke up and he came for the check-up, how you mocked him, you’re my idol!" Chunhua raised her thumb in praise.

Lan Tian glanced at her playfully, "It’s rare to have a chance to study in the Military District Hospital, and you should grab every opportunity to learn from others instead of indulging in gossip."

Chunhua chuckled, knowing Lan Tian wasn’t really upset, and then started again, "I heard a rumor, Zhou Yuwei was reported, guess what for?"

"Reported her?" Lan Tian turned her head towards Chunhua, puzzled.

Chunhua nodded, delighting in the misfortune, "Yes, it’s all over the hospital, her reputation is spoiled, worse than a rotten egg."

Listening to Chunhua, Lan Tian’s thoughts slowly drifted away. This scenario wasn’t present in her past life; after she left the army, no one reported her, thriving under the title of Mo Junhua’s wife.

Who did it? What exactly did they report? Could it be...

A glint crossed her eyes. Zhou Yuwei’s misfortune was a spectacle she was delighted to observe. Regardless of who reported, this move was played excellently, aligning perfectly with her interests.

A mortal, who without her intervention, couldn’t make any significant waves; it was merely her clinging desperately to Mo Junhua.

But a cultivator’s esteemed words are not to be challenged, that’s why she had made her move on Zhou Yuwei. She just needed to quietly watch the play, watching her jump around like a buffoon, then digging her own grave.

After Chunhua finished, she waited for Lan Tian to ask, but all Lan Tian said, seemingly deep in thought, made Chunhua unsatisfied, tugging at her arm. Lan Tian snapped back to reality, turned her head, seeing Chunhua’s eager expression.

"What was she reported for?" Lan Tian asked lightly, following Chunhua’s lead.

"Reported for her indecent lifestyle..."

Lan Tian smiled, if things were that simple, the highly aloof and proud Mo Junhua would not have tolerated Zhou Yuwei for decades, even wearing several cuckolded hats.

"You say... why didn’t they just fire her?" Chunhua couldn’t understand, Zhou Yuwei’s departure could only benefit her brother.

"Who knows... why bother so much about it. Stop here, we’re at the main entrance, go back!"

Chunhua still wanted to inquire about Chun Mei, but Lan Tian waved her hand and walked away.