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

Lu Weidong, who had been glanced at by Ye Wenxi, was strolling around a short distance away with his hands in his pockets.

Nowadays, almost everyone in the military region who knows Lu Weidong also knows that he has gotten married.

That daughter-in-law was outstanding in both appearance and ability.

What's even more remarkable is that the two have a very good relationship and eat together in the cafeteria every day.

Since when, the one who attracts attention when going out has changed from Lu Weidong to Ye Wenxi.

In the past, at most female soldiers or military dependents would glance at him a couple of times.

Ye Wenxi truly appealed to men, women, children, soldiers, and civilians alike.

The thought that such an outstanding girl would be his wife, that he could see her every day, hold her close, and be intimate with her...

Lu Weidong's lips twitched, he licked his slightly dry lips with the tip of his tongue, and smiled as he looked up at the sky.

"What are you grinning like an idiot for?"

A cheerful question pulled Lu Weidong back to reality from the tender memories of last night with Ye Wenxi.

Lu Weidong turned his head and saw who it was. He immediately stood up straight and raised his hand in salute.

"Commander!"

Zhou Qiwen approached with a smile: "Why don't you go in?"

Lu Weidong turned his head to look at Ye Wenxi's side.

Zhou Qiwen did not step forward immediately, but stood on the periphery of the crowd and watched quietly for a while.

Lu Weidong walked to Ye Wenxi's side and whispered something.

Upon hearing this, Ye Wenxi turned her head and met Zhou Qiwen's gaze. She then politely nodded to the people around her, walked out of the crowd, and stood in front of Zhou Qiwen.

Lu Weidong introduced her solemnly: "Commander, this is my wife, Ye Wenxi."

Zhou Qiwen had been sizing her up since earlier.

Without a doubt, the girl's entire outfit, from her coat to her pants and even her handbag, was made by her clothing company.

Exquisite workmanship, novel and eye-catching design, and attention to detail are evident.

Even the slight commotion at the door was probably a deliberate display by her.

Zhou Qiwen smiled inwardly.

This little girl seems to have done her homework very carefully.

"Wenxi, this is Deputy Commander Zhou of the Military Region," Lu Weidong introduced, stepping aside.

Ye Wenxi met his gaze and extended his hand first: "Vice Commander Zhou, hello. I am Ye Wenxi."

Her outstretched hand was steady; she stood upright without deliberately lowering her posture, and her smile was polite and natural.

The manner was less like facing a superior and more like facing a business partner one needed to get to know.

A hint of surprise flashed across Zhou Qiwen's eyes.

He has never encountered a military family member who proactively reaches out to shake his hand.

Looking at the girl's eyes, she looked over openly and confidently, without flinching or avoiding the gaze.

interesting.

This time, Zhou Qiwen's smile was genuine. He extended his hand and firmly shook it back.

"Comrade Xiao Ye, I've heard so much about you."

"Your garment factory has solved some practical problems for our military dependents' area."

"You flatter me." Ye Wenxi withdrew her hand, her smile unchanged.

"I only did what I could. At this point, it's far from 'solving the problem'."

The smile in Zhou Qiwen's eyes deepened.

He could certainly tell there was a hidden meaning in her words.

"Let's go inside and talk."

Ye Wenxi and Lu Weidong responded and followed behind Zhou Qiwen.

Leaders from other departments followed behind.

The group entered through the side door of the cafeteria and walked through a quiet corridor.

This was Ye Wenxi's first time in the small kitchen private room here.

The corridor was long, with snow-white walls on both sides and terrazzo floors that were polished to a shine. It was much quieter than the large cafeteria outside.

This place is generally not open to the public; if you need to use it, you have to submit a report and get approval in advance.

Lu Weidong and Ye Wenxi were walking side by side when Ye Wenxi suddenly felt her sleeve being gently tugged.

She turned around and saw Chen Yuanchuan, who was following behind her, give her a wink.

Ye Wenxi understood, and subtly slowed her pace by half a step, letting Lu Weidong walk ahead while she walked alongside Chen Yuanchuan.

"Be bold and ask for it."

Chen Yuanchuan turned his head to the side, lowered his voice, and uttered only these three words.

Ye Wenxi heard it clearly and understood what he was referring to.

Why did they suddenly let her "be bold and ask for it"?

She had talked to Zhang Yunxia about the venue these past few days, and she had also asked Chen Yuanchuan to sound her out.

Previously, the attitude of the higher-ups was indeed unclear; all that was known was that Deputy Commander Zhou was interested in this matter.

After all, the country's top priority right now is to revitalize the economy, and with the new policies in place, everyone wants to be at the forefront.

Although the military region's benefits are stable, the family's only source of income is the soldier's fixed allowance.

Life was alright, but most soldiers weren't considered wealthy.

Once the reforms truly take hold and opportunities for advancement open up, the income gap will likely widen further.

If we could make a good example of "military-civilian integration" and "improving the lives of family members" within the military region.

This is a remarkable achievement for any military region.

Does Chen Yuanchuan's message at this moment indicate a change in the wind?

Or... is there something she doesn't know?

Ye Wenxi frowned slightly, seemingly puzzled, as if to say: Will it work?

Chen Yuanchuan closed his eyes and nodded vigorously, giving her his approval.

Ye Wenxi had no idea that just yesterday, a letter had quietly given her a push.

The letter was passed up the chain of command, first reaching the regimental political department.

Knowing that the higher-ups were paying attention to this matter, the Political Department forwarded it to Chen Yuanchuan as a "situation report".

Chen Yuanchuan unfolded the letter, read two lines, and a smile appeared on his lips.

He took the letter to Zhou Qiwen's office.

Zhou Qiwen took it and read it very slowly.

The letter was written by a battalion commander surnamed Chen from the division's artillery regiment. The wording was simple, but the sentiment was deep.

The letter said that his mother worked at Ye Wenxi's garment factory. A while ago, his child suddenly fell ill. Ye Wenxi not only settled all the wages in advance, but also took the initiative to give an extra sum of money, which helped the family get through the most difficult time.

There was a passage in the letter that Zhou Qiwen glanced at a few times:

"The labor cost for a cotton-padded jacket was twelve yuan. My mother only did some odd jobs, but she earned seventy-five yuan in total. I have never seen anyone pay so generously for their work, showing such respect for the workers. I think this must be because Comrade Ye Wenxi understands the hardships faced by us military families and genuinely wants to help us. We will remember this kindness and remain connected to each other."

Zhou Qiwen put down the letter but didn't speak immediately.

His biggest concerns were largely dispelled by this page.

Old news about capital always revolves around calculation and exploitation.

He wasn't afraid of not having money; he was afraid of corrupting the atmosphere, of causing resentment to arise from doing good deeds, and even more afraid of damaging the most fundamental integrity of the military.

But this letter showed him that Ye Wenxi was different from the old capital.

They are willing to pay real wages, so even military dependents like Aunt Li can earn a considerable amount.

In case of an emergency, she is even willing to lend a helping hand by providing advance funds.

They are capable of getting things done, can unite people's hearts, and have broad social benefits, even benefiting the elderly.

These points perfectly align with his most pressing considerations at the moment:

We need to keep up with the times and make a good living, but we also need to ensure that nothing goes wrong.

So when Zhou Qiwen came over today, the scales in his heart had already quietly sank to one side.

After giving Ye Wenxi that affirming look, Chen Yuanchuan quickly took two steps and caught up with Zhou Qiwen, naturally chatting with him.

Lu Weidong noticed that Ye Wenxi had slowed down by half a step, so he turned to look at her with a questioning look in his eyes.

Ye Wenxi looked up and gave him a smile.

His lips moved silently, forming the shape of a mouth: There's hope.