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

It seems this matter has been suppressed. Bai Xue may be punished, and it's hard to say whether the Bai family will retaliate afterward. After all, Bai Zhengxiong is dead, and the Bai family probably hasn't cleaned up the mess yet. They might not necessarily go after Bai Xue for her sake.

When Lu Mingzhou returned home from get off work that evening, he brought with him the results of Bai Xue's punishment.

I've been fired!

Bai Wei was also transferred and no longer served as the head of the cultural troupe.

This performing arts troupe belongs to this military region. Although they usually perform and entertain people in other places, they are still under their jurisdiction. This time, they were directly taken away.

"The punishment came out quickly. Not long after we started work in the afternoon, the punishment results were out. Commander Bai was also transferred. I don't know exactly where she went, but she has powerful connections, so the military didn't do much to her. They just kicked her out to prevent her from harming others here."

"Also, there should be a turning point with my parents-in-law."

Qiao Wanqing was immediately overjoyed, "Really? What turning point?"

Lu Mingzhou said, "It's not certain yet. It will be difficult for my father-in-law to resume his previous job, and his work is special. The current situation is not good either. Your uncle's idea is to lay low for the time being. But my mother-in-law should be able to resume her job."

Even so, Qiao Wanqing was delighted, as it showed that the military was indeed helping them.

"It's good that my mother can go back to work. They've never farmed in their entire lives, and they can't really contribute anything by staying in the village."

Lu Mingzhou nodded. "I'll let you know when I have news!"

After understanding the situation, Qiao Wanqing felt relieved and changed the subject, "Did you always send money to your comrades? Was it a lot?"

Lu Mingzhou thought she was unhappy about this, so he explained, "I used to send more, but don't worry, I've always kept it in mind. I also need to start a family and build a career. I can't give up everything. Now that I'm married, I'll naturally have to think more about my family in the future, and I'll subsidize them when I have the extra money."

Qiao Wanqing smiled, thinking, "This guy has a pretty strong will to survive!"

"That's not what I meant. I know that many of you comrades have shared life and death experiences and have special feelings for each other, so I thought it was no big deal to help as much as I could. The country has to spend money on everything and can't take care of everything. If those of us who are able don't help, their lives will be too hard."

"You're so busy at work right now, I was just wondering if you need my help? Give me those lists and addresses, and I'll send you money and supplies later."

Lu Mingzhou suddenly stopped what he was doing and looked up at her blankly.

Qiao Wanqing looked at him somewhat puzzled. "What's wrong?"

"You...you really want me to continue sponsoring those people?"

Qiao Wanqing knew what he was worried about. "Really, if we didn't have the ability, I definitely wouldn't agree. After all, we have our own family to support and raise our children. But if we have the ability, why not do it?"

"Our household expenses aren't high. Once things calm down, I can go back to work. When the two of us earn money, we can support quite a few people, and besides..."

Qiao Wanqing leaned closer to him and said with a touch of playfulness, "I have a lot of skills, and I'm very good at making money."

Lu Mingzhou stood there, looking at the girl's bright smile in the sunset, and he was deeply moved.

From the moment he fell in love with her, he knew she was a pampered young girl. When he married her, he understood that he had to work hard to earn money so that she wouldn't have to suffer. His salary was naturally higher than others, but compared to her past life, it certainly wasn't much.

He thought that, like many of his comrades, he would be exhausted after getting married and supporting his own family, so where would he find the extra energy to support his former comrades?

He had seen some of his comrades-in-arms fight after getting married because they couldn't let go of their past brotherhood and sent money to support others. But could they blame their wives?

No, everyone is just trying to make a living, for their children, they're too poor!

Therefore, the work of subsidizing comrades or their orphans is basically done by single men or people with high salaries. Ordinary people can only take care of themselves.

He didn't expect Qiao Wanqing to bring these things up with him. He had even worried that she would complain that her salary wasn't enough to live on!

So I took out my savings right after we got married, just to put her mind at ease.

Lu Mingzhou smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair. "Wanwan, thank you. But I will only do my best. The most important thing is you and our child."

Qiao Wanqing liked hearing this.

Lu Mingzhou added, "Supporting some of our comrades' orphans is nothing. Although I gave you that extra money, don't overdo it. After all, we also need to live. If we support too much, it will obviously not match our salaries, and things will go wrong in the long run."

"The military has no shortage of observant people. Be careful not to let others see what you eat and use. Just secretly mix that money into your daily expenses."

Qiao Wanqing smiled and said, "I know, don't worry!"

While the two were chatting happily, Bai Xue's situation was completely ruined.

At this moment, Bai Xue knelt on the ground, pleading with her aunt Bai Wei.

"Auntie, please save me! Please save me! I don't want to... I'm still so young..."

Bai Wei laughed sarcastically. "Young? Who wasn't young back then? I was even younger than you!"

Bai Xue's face stiffened as she looked at her aunt. Her aunt was also very beautiful, and even now that she was older, she was still very pretty. When she was young, she was even more beautiful than Bai Xue. But thinking about her aunt's experiences, Bai Xue opened her mouth, not knowing what to say.

Bai Wei looked down at the person in front of her. She had a beautiful face, fair skin, and bright, watery eyes. She had always been outstanding in the performing arts troupe. If she hadn't been born into the Bai family, she might have had a bright future.

Bai Wei pinched Bai Xue's chin, scrutinizing her face. "I told you before, hurry up and find yourself a husband. There are quite a few young men in the compound who admire you. You should pick one to marry as soon as possible, but you're unwilling!"

"You have high standards. You look down on those idle people and only want to marry someone with a bright future. But don't you think about it? Which of those promising and properly groomed heirs would want you? It's because... you're a daughter of the Bai family. Daughters of the Bai family are born with a lowly fate, destined to sleep with old men. Even if you don't want to, the family will send you there."

"I've finally made it through all these years, and I've finally gained some say in things. I found you a substitute. Qiao Wanqing is far better than you in terms of birth, looks, talent, and age. It just so happens that we're in this era, which is why I can control her and send her up to replace you. What a pity!"