1970s: My childhood sweetheart ran away, and I turned around and married the wildest chief.

My second aunt sat on the sofa and felt heartbroken seeing her daughter crying.

"Wanwan is too cruel. Yanran is her cousin. How could she do such a thing? Is she trying to drag Yanran down with her just because she's in trouble? Such a vicious heart. It's a shame that the two elders used to dote on her. She's a complete ingrate."

Uncle Xu was also angry. That little brat didn't treat him like an elder at all, and even dared to hit him. He would never let it go so easily.

That brat, having received so many benefits from the Xu family, she should naturally contribute to them.

Once he gets on Bai Zhengxiong's good side, his promotion will be no problem.

Xu Yanran said angrily, "I don't care, I must avenge this. Dad, why don't you send her there now to exchange Grandpa and Grandma for her, so that it won't affect us if it takes too long."

Second Aunt chimed in, "Yes, it's all that brat's fault. Just send her to the Bai family now, and everything will be solved."

Uncle Xu was very tempted, but he didn't know what to do.

Originally, he thought that with his sister and brother-in-law arrested, and even his parents taken away, the little girl would have no one to rely on and would definitely obediently offer herself up. Even if she was unwilling, the eldest son of the Qiao family in the capital would send someone to talk to Bai Zhengxiong, and in the end, Qiao Wanqing would definitely be given to Bai Zhengxiong in exchange for the four people.

Unexpectedly, not only did Qiao Wanqing not obediently come to the door, but the Qiao family also remained silent. Logically speaking, Qiao Laoda should have received the news by now. Why didn't he call him and ask him to send Qiao Wanqing to the Bai family?

At this time in Beichuan City, he was the only elder left in both the Qiao and Xu families. If they were to send Qiao Wanqing to their door, it would definitely be up to him, the elder, to take the lead!

He sent the girl there before the Qiao family even agreed. What if they came after him? What if the Qiao family got the benefit and then acted innocent?

Moreover, no one has told him exactly how to proceed, and he is truly at a loss. He can't just send Qiao Wanqing directly to the Bai family, can he? Or should he go and discuss the wedding with Bai Zhengxiong?

"I understand, I'll figure something out."

On the other side, the Wang family.

Wang Jin knocked on the door of his father's study. Although it was late at night, neither Wang Jin nor his father had gone to sleep yet.

Once inside, Wang Jin said with some dissatisfaction, "Dad, you just let Lu Mingzhou get married like that? He married the Qiao family's daughter, so he's no longer family with us. Didn't you want Lanlan to marry him? What does he mean by this? Isn't he afraid of offending us? He just took over, and he dares to treat the Wang family like this?"

Wang Jin is ten years older than Lu Mingzhou, but his position is only the same as Lu Mingzhou's. Even so, he is still a very outstanding junior. Lu Mingzhou's situation is an exception. It would be almost impossible for someone his age to be like that if it weren't wartime.

Sitting behind his desk, Wang Jian was getting old, and his hair had turned white. He knew that it would be difficult for him to advance any further in his life, and he would basically stay in this position until retirement.

Looking at his most outstanding eldest son, he sighed, "I didn't want this either, but the command gave the order..."

Wang Jin was startled. "What? What's his connection over there?"

Wang Jian shook his head. "I don't know. Anyway, it was an order from over there that made the marriage application approved so quickly. There's nothing I can do about it."

Wang Jin was somewhat angry. "What does he mean by this? Our family has nurtured him for so many years, and he's had this kind of relationship with us, yet he's kept it a secret from us all this time?"

Wang Jian said helplessly, "His military achievements are real, earned through his own hard work. Our family didn't help much. The matter is settled, so let's not talk about it anymore."

"That kid is wild and hard to tame. Don't be fooled by his gentle and scholarly demeanor; he's actually quite arrogant! You'd better not offend him. He's so young and already has such achievements; his future looks bright. I'm retiring in a few years, and I was thinking of marrying Lanlan to him to provide more security for the family, but that's not going to happen now."

Wang Jin was somewhat resentful. "He originally had a bright future, but now that he's married to the Qiao family's daughter, that's all he is."

Wang Jian glanced at his eldest son and said, "Not necessarily. The Qiao family has only lost one son. The old man in Kyoto and the eldest son of the Qiao family are still doing well. The eldest son of the Xu family is also doing well in Shanghai. Besides, Bai Zhengxiong is dead. It's only because the Bai family suppressed the news in time that it didn't spread widely. But those who are well-informed should already know."

Wang Jin was shocked. "Bai Zhengxiong is dead? How did he die? What about the Qiao family? What happened to the Qiao family?"

Wang Jin had been busy all day and was unaware of this matter until he returned home in the evening and heard this news.

"Bai Zhengxiong... it should be a revenge killing. He died in a woman's bed. A lot of letters were also found. Whether he was a spy is still to be determined. In short, the situation is very complicated. The Bai family has really suffered a big setback this time."

"The Qiao family was not classified, and everyone was released. The couple lost their jobs. Qiao Yanshuo resigned, citing health reasons that he was temporarily unfit to work. The house in the research institute's family compound was taken back, and the whole family is said to be living in a house that the Xu family used to own in the village."

Wang Jian explained Bai Zhengxiong's situation to his son in detail. After listening, Wang Jin was stunned. It took him a while to react. "Resign? Then... the Qiao family is fine, right? What about Qiao Wanqing? They haven't registered their marriage yet, have they? I'll go find her right now..."

Wang Jin turned and ran.

"Come back, they're probably already in their wedding night!"

Wang Jin immediately stopped in his tracks. "What? The bridal chamber?"

Wang Jian looked at her son with a deep gaze, "That kid is incredibly quick. As soon as the marriage application was approved, he took her to get the marriage certificate. He also applied for the family compound immediately. The logistics department helped him get everything sorted out, and this afternoon they sent the orderly to help the Qiao family's little girl move in. She's already living in the family compound."

Wang Jin raised his hand and looked at his watch. It was already past midnight. At this time, they might be in their bridal chamber!

Thinking of this, Wang Jin's face turned green.

The more he thought about it, the angrier and more resentful he became. Wang Jin angrily said, "Is he really that eager? Isn't he afraid that the Qiao family will affect his future? How does he know that Bai Zhengxiong will definitely die? Bai Zhengxiong died at this critical juncture, so the most suspicious people are him and Qiao Yuanhe, right? Do you think the Bai family will let him go?"

Wang Jian: "It has been investigated and found that it has nothing to do with Lu Mingzhou and Qiao Yuanhe. They were working hard for the Qiao family yesterday, trying to find connections, but they returned early. There was an incident at the military base in the middle of the night, and they were both called away. They have alibis since then."

Wang Jin: "...Just...what a coincidence?"

Wang Jian didn't speak, which meant he agreed.

Looking at his son's sour face, Wang Jian sighed deeply and said, "No matter what, this kid has some luck. This time, he not only won over a beauty, but also got on Chief Jiang's good side. The Qiao family didn't fall either, so his future is very secure."