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

"Send the eldest brother and his wife over to show their support."

He Jingxian agreed after hearing this, but her tone also carried a hint of resentment: "I get angry when you talk about this. Such a good daughter-in-law, and that brat Li Jinye actually kept her hidden!"

We only found out about his marriage a week ago, but that guy has already had his marriage certificate for three months!

"If he hadn't run into trouble during this mission, we'd still be completely in the dark."

She paused, then added a touch of regret to her voice: "Sigh, if I had known about Yin Yin earlier, I would have come to take care of her long ago. Why did I have to let her go through all this trouble?"

"Oh, right, do you remember? The master once told Jinye's fortune, saying he would face a calamity at age 28. Now that this matter is resolved, does that mean he's overcome that calamity?"

Li Zhendong pondered for a moment, "Probably. This time, having Yin Yin around has saved him a lot of trouble."

He recalled having someone investigate Lin Yinyin's family background, and a pang of heartache appeared in his eyes.

"I had someone investigate our daughter-in-law. She lived with her stepmother and stepfather in her hometown and suffered a lot."

This time I sent Li Jinxiao over to bring her plenty of tonics to help her recover.

This child is good, brave and resilient. He matches our son's personality perfectly!

"Yes, that's what I think too."

Li Zhendong added, "Jingxian, I guess the Cai family will arrive tomorrow. Just tell Yinyin what she wants. Also, she's pregnant, so ask her if she'd like to come to Beijing after being discharged from the hospital. After all, we'd feel more at ease if she were here with us."

"Okay, I understand. Oh, right, there's something else I haven't told you yet."

"What's up?"

"Yinyin is carrying triplets!"

Okay, I understand. Oh, right, there's something else I haven't told you yet.

"What's up?"

"Yinyin is carrying triplets!"

With a loud crash, the microphone in Li Zhendong's hand slammed to the ground.

Having lived to such an old age and been in charge of the military for so many years, when has he ever failed to hold a small telephone receiver properly?

He Jingxian heard no sound on the other end of the phone, assuming the signal had been lost. With a smile on her lips, she walked out the door with light steps.

She needed to hurry home and think about what to eat so she could take her daughter-in-law to the hospital tomorrow to help her recover.

Little did he know, Li Zhendong stared at the microphone that had fallen to the ground, not coming to his senses for a long time. Finally, he called back to say that the person had already left. Li Zhendong was both angry and amused.

***

The next morning, Lin Yinyin woke up groggily and was about to stretch when He Jingxian, who was guarding her bedside, quickly walked over, her eyes full of undisguised smiles.

"She's awake! Yinyin's finally awake!" She grabbed Lin Yinyin's hand and winked at her without making a sound.

Lin Yinyin was still a little dazed after waking up. Following He Jingxian's gaze, she looked outside and saw that in addition to two young soldiers guarding the door of the ward, there were quite a few people crowded around.

Lin Huizhi, the elder sister, stood at the far end, her eyes full of concern; Political Commissar Huang and his wife Cai Qin stood side by side.

Standing beside her was a middle-aged couple who bore a resemblance to Hao Weiwei. Both were dressed in cashmere sweaters and appeared to be people of status and wealth. However, they looked haggard, with dark circles under their eyes, as if they had been up all night.

As for Hao Weiwei standing behind them, she lowered her head even further, not daring to look up at them.

There was one man who stood out the most in the crowd.

He was dressed in a crisp military uniform, wore glasses, and had a calm yet sharp demeanor; he was clearly no ordinary person.

While wiping Lin Yinyin's face with a hot towel, He Jingxian also served her a bowl of hot soup.

"Yinyin, drink some soup first to warm your stomach, then we can talk slowly."

"Yes, you should eat first, your health is important." Cai Xiangru, who was standing next to her, quickly chimed in, her tone excessively gentle.

He Jingxian introduced with a smile: "Yinyin, this is Aunt Xiangru, Hao Weiwei's mother, and also an old friend of mine."

Lin Yinyin took the soup bowl and nodded politely: "Hello, Aunt Xiangru."

"Oh, oh! Good boy!" Cai Xiangru's face instantly lit up with a smile, her tone full of praise.

"I heard Jingxian say yesterday that you are a clever and insightful child. After meeting you today, I can confirm that you are indeed well-deserved!"

Look at your appearance, your demeanor! Standing next to our Weiwei, you're like night and day. No wonder Li Jinye cherishes you like the plague!

"Drink the soup first. This is pigeon soup that your mother-in-law simmered for a long time last night, specially to nourish your body."

He Jingxian added, "Your Aunt Xiangru also deserves credit. She stayed up with me half the night yesterday. She even brought the ginseng in the soup. It's genuine old mountain ginseng, the best for replenishing qi and blood."

Lin Yinyin looked at the two women in front of her, who were acting like close friends.

But she was quickly proven wrong.

Both of them are two-faced; their apparent thoughtfulness and consideration are merely facades.

"Yinyin, does this soup suit your taste?"

"Will Yin Yin find it bland?"

"What else would you like to eat? Tell Mom, and Mom will make it for you!"

After drinking a bowl of soup, Lin Yinyin felt uncomfortable all over, with everyone in the room looking at her.

After she finished drinking, He Jingxian began the formal introductions: "Come on, Yinyin, let Mom introduce you to your family."

As soon as he finished speaking, the tall man wearing glasses from the back of the crowd stepped forward.

He had a tall and upright posture, exuded a powerful aura, and his features bore a resemblance to Li Jinye, though he possessed a more refined and scholarly air.

The man smiled warmly at Lin Yinyin, "Hello Yinyin, I am Li Jinxiao, Li Jinye's older brother."

He Jingxian patted his arm. "This is my eldest son. He's a junior staff officer at the Ministry of National Defense. Although his position isn't high, he's quite smart."

I have three sons in total. Li Jinye is the dumbest of my three children. He was in a hurry to go on a mission the day he married you, so he must not have had time to talk to you about family matters.

My second son, Li Jinzhong, is currently at the General Staff Headquarters of the Navy, but he's just a low-ranking staff officer. He's usually so busy he's barely has time to breathe, and he couldn't make it here this time.

Lin Yinyin clicked her tongue inwardly, wondering if her mother-in-law had some misunderstanding about the word "Xiaoxiao".

The General Staff of the Navy and the staff of the Ministry of National Defense are core positions in national-level headquarters!

Any one of them could be a person who shoulders heavy responsibilities and holds real power!

"Look at me, I've forgotten about your sister-in-law."

As if remembering something, He Jingxian added with a smile, "Your sister-in-law had an important meeting with the minister early this morning, so she'll be a little late. She probably won't arrive until the afternoon."

She works at the All-China Women's Federation, usually doing odd jobs and making tea, but she's insightful and open-minded. You girls will definitely get along well with her; you can tell her anything that's on your mind, and she'll make you feel better.

Lin Yinyin: "..."

Another "odd jobs and tea pouring" job.

She finally understood that the Li family members were all incredibly cunning and shrewd; they were all masters of strategy!

He Jingxian changed the subject, tightened her grip on Lin Yinyin's hand, and said, "Yinyin, let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart. The Li family has wronged you and made you suffer."

But remember, you are my Li family's lawfully wedded daughter-in-law. From now on, we are all your family, your strongest support!

Lin Yinyin knew perfectly well that her mother-in-law wasn't introducing family members at all; she was clearly standing up for her!

She quickly replied, "Okay, thank you, Mom!"

"Oh, my good boy."

Just as the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were enjoying their moment together, a slightly hoarse voice suddenly rang out. "Mom, I'm relieved that my sister-in-law can come."

Lin Yinyin turned her head and saw that Li Jinye had woken up at some point and was leaning against the headboard, looking at her with a smile in his eyes.

"Jinye, you're awake!" He Jingxian rushed over. "Does your wound still hurt?"

"Yeah, I'm fine." Li Jinye shook his head, his gaze falling on Lin Yinyin. "If you feel bored while I'm sick, chat with your sister-in-law more. If you have any undecided decisions, you can ask her for advice."

Looking at his serious expression, Lin Yinyin thought to herself, "Well, even Li Jinye is starting to play mind games."

She also realized that Hao Weiwei's relatives had probably come to discuss compensation, and that her mother-in-law's "bragging" and the arrival of her elder brother and sister-in-law were there to support her.

A warm feeling quietly crept into my heart. At the same time, a sly glint flashed in my eyes.

At this moment, Cai Xiangru spoke up, "Jingxian, how about... we find another place to talk?"

Jinye needs to rest; there are too many people here, and I don't want to disturb him.

"Alright." He Jingxian nodded decisively. "Then let's go to the dean's office; it's quiet there."

Lin Yinyin: "......" As expected of a wealthy and powerful family, they can borrow the dean's office whenever they want.

She turned to look at Li Jinye, and Li Jinye understood what she meant.

"Go ahead, feel free to say whatever you want. My mom and brother are here, no one will let you suffer."

With Li Jinye's support, Lin Yinyin felt even more confident.

Row!

Then don't blame her for asking for an exorbitant amount!