A lonely, unlucky military officer with a stubborn fate insisted on marrying me.

That day, under the big locust tree at the village entrance, Old Lady Li was chatting with the crowd. Her eyes were fixed on the direction of Xiang Hongzhai, wondering if she could ask someone to put in a good word for her, Li Jianying, to get a military dependent's place.

"Aunt Zhang, look, Xianghongzhai is hiring. How about my Jianying? She's quick and hardworking, she'll definitely be able to do the work!"

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone around her stared at her as if she were a joke.

Old Mrs. Li felt uncomfortable under their gaze. "What's wrong? Can't everyone in the compound work at Xianghongzhai now?"

"Those of us who can go are all capable, clean, and honest people! Your lazy girl? Does she even deserve it?"

"Why don't you deserve it!" Old Mrs. Li exclaimed anxiously.

"My daughter Haiming is a month pregnant, she's so precious! She has to drink water that's only half-heated, and Jianying prepares a variety of meat and egg dishes for her every meal. Jianying takes care of everything, how can she not be quick and efficient?"

"Hmph—" Aunt Zhang sneered from the side.

"Is this what you call efficient? This is called being a maid! She used to be too lazy to even wash her own underwear, and now she's learned to serve others? Doesn't she deserve it?!"

"How dare you speak like that!" Old Mrs. Li's face turned bright red.

Aunt Zhang, however, had no intention of letting her off the hook. "Old Mrs. Li, let me ask you, do you really not regret interfering in your son Li Jianjun's divorce from Lin Huizhi?"

"No regrets!" Old Mrs. Li retorted, "Lin Huizhi is a barren hen, what's the point of keeping her around!"

"Okay, as long as you don't regret it."

Aunt Zhang nodded, her tone slightly mocking, "Then let me tell you, who do you have to beg from if you're so eager to find a job for your daughter!"

Go and ask Director Lin of Xianghongzhai! Go directly to her and ask if she agrees.

"Director Lin?"

Old Mrs. Li was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding. "Which Director Lin?"

A burst of laughter erupted from the surrounding crowd. "Who else could it be? Lin Huiyin, the factory director of Xianghongzhai; and Lin Huizhi, the deputy factory director!"

"What?!"

Grandma Li was stunned, as if struck by lightning. "You're talking nonsense! What Lin Huiyin, Lin Huizhi?"

That's a mooncake factory with two hundred employees! Those two? One's a jinx, the other's a barren hen—how could they possibly be factory managers!

"If you don't believe me, go and ask around!"

Aunt Zhang crossed her arms and said confidently, "Go ask the parents' committee, go ask the military logistics department, and see if what I said is true!"

Those around them echoed this sentiment, their eyes filled with even more mockery.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Old Lady Li's heart skipped a beat.

How could that be? That's absolutely impossible!

She's been living in misery these past two months, working herself to the bone to take care of her pregnant daughter-in-law. And that little hussy Lin Huizhi, whom she despises the most, has actually opened a factory and become its manager? This can't be true!

"Impossible...you must be lying to me!" Old Mrs. Li muttered to herself as she hurriedly ran home.

Meanwhile, inside the Li family's house, Zhou Haimei was leaning sweetly against Li Jianjun's chest, gently pulling his hand to her lower abdomen.

"Jianjun, feel this. This is our son. When he grows up, how about we send him to join the army?"

"Okay," Li Jianjun replied with a smile, his tone full of anticipation. "A man's duty is to protect his country."

Zhou Haimei casually asked, "So... have you been on any missions to protect our country lately?"

Li Jianjun shook his head: "Nothing recently. The regiment has some missions, but they are all confidential, and I haven't participated in them."

Hearing this, Zhou Haimei couldn't hide her disappointment.

The following evening, Li Jianjun had just packed his luggage and was about to leave when Zhou Haiming stopped him. "Jianjun, where are you going? I'm scared to be home alone."

"I have an urgent mission, but I'll be back soon."

Zhou Hai Mei's eyes reddened, and she clung to his sleeve, "What if... what if something happens? How will I contact you?"

Li Jianjun dismissed it, saying, "If there's anything, go to the parents' committee; for anything really important, go to my leader, Commander Gao."

"Okay, I understand," Zhou Haimei replied with a smile.

Gao Ming, who had been singled out, had established himself in the black market. His target was none other than Boss Tian, ​​the head of the black market.

Coincidentally, the cowshed in Linjia Village, Lin Yinyin's hometown, was also inhabited by people with the surname Tian. Li Jinye's mission was to deal with the R-country spy who had recently attacked him, and he had also discovered Tianjia Village.

On the black market, Tian Laoda's confidant Chen Sheng approached Gao Ming, "I heard your fellow villager has connections in the Xianghongzhai business? I've got a batch of flour here, 20% cheaper than the market price. Could you ask him if he wants it?"

"Okay, Second Brother."

Soon, Chen Lei's 200 jin of low-priced flour was delivered to Xianghongzhai.

New Year's Day arrived in the blink of an eye, and the military compound was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, with a lively New Year's Eve party in full swing.

As an industry supported by the military, Xianghongzhai naturally became the "designated snack" for the party.

Various mooncakes were laid out on the table, and each person was also carrying an exquisite gift box printed with "Serve the People." The officers, soldiers, and their families all had smiles on their faces.

The dance performances on stage were spectacular, while the audience below enjoyed the food and cheered enthusiastically.

Grandma Li picked up a piece of mixed-nut mooncake, took a big bite, and exclaimed, "Haimi, why aren't you eating? This mooncake is so sweet and fragrant!"

"Mom, I'm allergic to mixed nuts. I can't eat them."

She was tense all over, her gaze sweeping across the entire room.

Just then, a muffled thud broke the commotion. An auntie at the next table suddenly collapsed.

"What happened?"

Just as the people around gathered around, another "thump" was heard, and this time it was a young soldier who had fallen.

Immediately afterwards, people fell to the ground one after another, and the scene instantly descended into chaos.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Zhou Haimei quietly slipped out through the gaps in the crowd and quickly made her way to a secluded corner.

Two figures were already standing there. "Did you succeed?" one of them asked in a low voice, his tone full of urgency.

"Don't worry, double insurance, we're guaranteed to succeed!" Zhou Haimei's voice carried a hint of smugness.

"Yesterday I specifically asked Commander Gao to help out at the canteen. They spiked all the drinking water! Combined with the mooncakes they eat, it's a double-pronged approach, absolutely foolproof!"

"Well done!" the man praised, then urged, "You should pack your things and get out of here too!"

「Hi!はい」

The two dark figures nodded and turned to leave. Unbeknownst to them, three people followed them like ghosts from the shadows behind them.

Zhou Haimei didn't dare to delay; she needed to go back to the Li family home to pack her things and leave.

But as soon as he opened the door, he froze on the spot.

In the courtyard, Li Jianjun stood in the moonlight, his face frighteningly pale.

Beside him stood three soldiers in military uniforms, their sharp eyes fixed on her.

Zhou Haimei's heart sank to the bottom, and she instinctively turned around to run away.

"stop!"

Li Jianjun's voice was like ice, "Zhou Haimei, you really are a spy!"