A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

A series of hurried footsteps came from upstairs.

The secretary of the Discipline Inspection Commission and deputy director of the Political Department came down quickly with several people. He saw Lu Weiguo at a glance, stopped and greeted him.

After all, Lu Weiguo was his superior, the director of the political department of the military region.

The secretary then gestured to Lu Zhenghua, Su Changqing, and others one by one.

"Gentlemen, the meeting room is ready. Things need to be discussed, and the parties involved are all here. Let's go upstairs and sit down to talk."

He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over Lu Zhenghua and Su Changqing, his words tinged with embarrassment.

"However, according to regulations, the leaders need to recuse themselves temporarily during the investigation and questioning."

The secretary's gaze finally landed on Lu Weidong, with a hint of seeking instructions.

Lu Zhenghua waved his hand dismissively: "You all follow the rules. I'll wait here and not go anywhere."

Upon hearing this, Su Changqing turned to look at him.

Lu Zhenghua met his gaze and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"What's wrong with me? I'm a retired old man, I have plenty of time. Unlike you, you have heavy burdens and many things to do."

At this moment, Su Ran suddenly broke free from her mother's hand, looked at no one, and was the first to turn around and walk towards the stairs.

Wang Bing instinctively wanted to follow and say something, but Lu Weidong grabbed his arm and stopped him in place.

Ye Wenxi and Su Feng followed the secretary upstairs.

Lu Weidong then released Wang Bing and went up with him.

The others were asked to wait in a small lounge on the corner downstairs.

Lu Zhenghua crossed his legs, his head resting on the back of the sofa.

He tapped his fingers on the armrest while humming a tune.

He seemed completely relaxed from beginning to end, waiting to see the outcome.

Sitting opposite him, Su Changqing's face was ashen.

He kept sighing and lit one cigarette after another.

Su Feng had already told him the whole story and the facts.

He knew he was in the wrong and time was too tight, so Su Feng stopped him from making any "arrangements".

Now he only hopes that Su Ran inside will grit her teeth and not give in.

If she couldn't hold back and confessed everything, he wouldn't have any room to maneuver afterward.

Su Changqing stubbed out his cigarette and walked over to Lu Zhenghua.

"Old Lu, let's go outside and have a chat."

"Ugh... I'm sleepy. You can talk here if you want."

Lu Zhenghua yawned.

Su Changqing tightened his jaw, suppressing his anger.

"Xiao Ran was indeed wrong in this matter. I apologize to your family on her behalf."

Lu Zhenghua waved his hand.

"Don't rush. The results aren't out yet, so why bring that up now? We're not even discussing an apology."

He smiled and continued, "Besides, it's not up to me to decide this."

After saying that, he closed his eyes again, leaned back on the sofa, and looked like he was going to rest.

Seeing that he was unyielding, Su Changqing's words carried a harsh edge:

"So what exactly do you want?"

Lu Zhenghua put his legs down, sat up straight, leaned forward, and looked at Su Changqing.

"Su Changqing, do you think you can do whatever you want with this?"

"What do you take the military discipline inspection commission for? What do you take organizational procedures for?"

Lu Zhenghua, full of vigor, said in a loud voice:

"This matter applies to both you and me."

"Organizations have their own rules, and investigations have their own procedures."

Lu Zhenghua waved his hand:

"I will not interfere; I will completely obey the organization's decisions."

He changed the subject, his gaze fixed on Su Changqing's face:

"But if someone tries to tamper with or interfere with this process."

Lu Zhenghua paused, leaned back, crossed his legs again, and a clear smile appeared on his lips.

"Then I'll have something to do in my retirement."

After saying this, Lu Zhenghua turned and rushed towards Lu Weiguo, who had remained silent.

"Wei Guo, I understand now."

"Why are some people so willing to use relationships to interfere in other people's affairs?"

"So it's because he inherited it from his parents!"

Su Changqing's expression changed drastically, and his eyes suddenly turned fierce.

"you!!"

But Lu Zhenghua and his son Lu Weiguo met his gaze simultaneously, without flinching.

Lu Zhenghua was the first to stand up and patted his clothes.

"Let's go, to Weiguo."

"Let's get out of here. This place smells fucking filthy."

Su Changqing stood frozen in place, his chest tight with choking at those words.

He knew Lu Zhenghua's character and the Lu family's temperament well; they were all people who could explode at the slightest spark.

The fact that this father and son are still sitting here talking is already a sign that they are suppressing their anger and leaving room for maneuver.

Otherwise, given Lu Zhenghua's temperament when he was young, the situation would only have been more awkward.

Meanwhile, in the conference room upstairs, several officials were checking the situation one by one.

They first took the individuals away separately for questioning.

The testimonies were then compared side-by-side.

As expected, Wang Bing took on all the responsibilities himself.

But to Ye Wenxi and Lu Weidong's surprise, Su Ran confessed everything she had done.

The investigation upstairs is nearing its end.

The statement has been recorded and the facts are clear.

Wang Bing took all the blame for "execution," while Su Ran confessed to all the wrongdoings of the "mastermind."

The two transcripts were placed side by side on the table, like two cold rulers, measuring the beginning and end of an absurd farce.

The secretary of the discipline inspection commission organized the materials and announced the current status of the investigation to everyone.

"The situation is basically clear. Regarding the disciplinary violations committed by active-duty soldier Wang Bing, we will immediately compile the materials and transfer them to the discipline inspection department of his unit for strict handling in accordance with the 'Disciplinary Regulations'."

He paused briefly, then turned his gaze to Su Ran.

"As for Comrade Su Ran, her actions have seriously violated military discipline and are suspected of disrupting military marriages and making false accusations."

"We intend to give him a major demerit and recommend that he be transferred from a core position in the publicity department."

Su Changqing closed his eyes, knowing that this was the lightest possible outcome he could achieve at the moment.

Although he could have tried to "make connections" again with his network, that would have meant a complete break with the Lu family.

Lu Zhenghua's attitude has already been made clear.

After announcing the preliminary handling opinions, the secretary spoke solemnly.

"This is just a preliminary opinion, and we will continue to review and improve the process."

"If either of you has any other opinions, you can communicate with me at any time."

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Zhenghua waved his hand and interrupted, "That's it, proceed according to your procedures."

He turned his head, his gaze sweeping over Su Changqing:

"We're two old folks, we've been around for most of our lives, and we still have to stick to the most basic rules."

"Don't be so out of your mind that you want to interfere with people's work in accordance with the rules."

He paused, then gestured with his chin towards Su Changqing:

"Right, Old Su?"

Su Changqing kept a straight face and didn't respond.

Su Feng walked up to Su Ran.

"Come here," he said in a low voice.

Su Ran knew what her brother wanted her to do.

In the past, she would never have bowed her head.

But today, I witnessed Lu Weidong willing to take all the blame himself in order to protect Ye Wenxi.

The strength she had been holding onto finally dissipated.

She didn't look at Su Feng, but walked straight to Lu Weidong and raised her eyes.

"Speak up about what explanation and accountability you want."

"I will take full responsibility."

Lu Weidong seemed not to see Su Ran; he turned around and looked at Ye Wenxi.

"Wenxi..."

Ye Wenxi sighed.

She had nothing to say to Su Ran, nor did she want any belated tears or apologies from her; she just wanted to end this farce as soon as possible.

She ignored Su Ran and walked straight up to Su Feng.

"Thanks for being inside. Your family... at least there's still someone sensible."

In the afternoon in the conference room, Su Feng's straightforwardness and impartiality during the questioning were noticed by both her and Lu Weidong.

Instead of obstructing the investigation, he pushed it forward at crucial moments, proving himself to be a sensible person.

Su Feng met her gaze, but didn't reply, only nodding very slightly.

Ye Wenxi said no more, paying no heed to the glances from Su's mother and father.

Turning around, he took Lu Weidong's hand and said to Lu Zhenghua and Lu Weiguo:

"Dad, brother, let's go home."

"Okay!" Lu Zhenghua replied loudly, "Let's go home!"

The family turned and left.

Ye Wenxi turned her head and said something to Lu Weidong, a smile appearing on her lips.

Her profile smile was beautiful and radiant.

It looked like the sunlight after a snowfall.

Su Feng's gaze was fixed on Ye Wenxi, and he was momentarily stunned by her smile.

A burning flame suddenly ignited in his eyes.

He then closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his eyes had returned to their cold and calm state.