PWE – Chapter 143

Deputy battalion commander Zhao Yi also said, “This is going too far! The way he framed sister-in-law shows he never treated the boss as a brother at all, never took the boss seriously. What he did—we absolutely have to teach him a lesson!”

“That’s right, we must teach him a lesson! Otherwise he’ll really think sister-in-law is easy to bully!”

The other comrades chimed in as well, all deeply disdainful of Qiu Haiyang’s actions.

The village head’s expression turned somewhat solemn. He looked at Zhan Zeyan and said, “Back then, our village did call your unit. At the time, we hoped the army would punish that Qiu Haiyang. But later I heard that Qiu Haiyang’s family used some influence, so he’s remained safe and sound up until now. Zeyan, I know you’re eager to protect your wife, but Qiu Haiyang has connections. So in everything you do… you must be careful.”

He was afraid that Qiu Haiyang’s family might make things difficult for Zhan Zeyan behind the scenes, and that Zhan Zeyan’s future could be ruined because of this. Although he knew that Zhan Zeyan’s wife had some abilities, there was always someone stronger out there. If the other side were to invite an even more powerful expert from outside the world, and if Zhan Zeyan’s wife were no match for them, he feared that Zhan Zeyan would end up suffering.

Zhan Zeyan’s face was dark. Frowning, he said to the village head, “Village Head, please rest assured. I know my limits. I won’t put myself or my family in danger.”

But anyone who bullied his wife—this matter was far from over.

After Zhao Lijuan pulled Xiao Wange aside to chat for a bit longer, and after the village head and the village Party secretary gave Zhan Zeyan a few more words of advice, they all left.

Once they were gone, Fu Guosheng said, “Sister-in-law suffered such a huge injustice—we absolutely have to seek justice for her. After we return to the unit this time, we must properly question the higher-ups. Ask them why they’re being so lenient with Qiu Haiyang. Even if his family has connections, he can’t be this outrageous, can he?”

Several other comrades were about to agree, but Zhan Zeyan said, “Enough. Don’t get involved in this matter. I have my own plans. Since the higher-ups want to protect Qiu Haiyang, since they want to suppress this issue, we can’t confront it head-on. If we do, it’ll only ruin your futures.”

As for his own future, it didn’t matter much. Even if he left the army, he still had other ways to make a living. But the soldiers under him had joined the army full of passion, hoping to accomplish something there. He didn’t want his family’s affairs to destroy their prospects.

Zhao Yi looked at Zhan Zeyan and said, “Boss, if you have a plan, you can tell us. We’re willing to punish that bastard Qiu Haiyang together with you.”

“We are too,” the others echoed.

Zhan Zeyan glanced at Fu Guosheng, Zhao Yi, and the rest. His brows lifted slightly, and a faint smile slowly appeared on his handsome face.

Although they weren’t blood brothers, years of living and serving together in the army had made them closer than real brothers—perhaps even more tightly bonded than actual siblings.

Xiao Wange looked at them, and while tidying up the bowls and chopsticks on the table, she said, “Actually, you really don’t need to be this angry. I’m not the type who lets people bully me. I’m very much the sort who repays every slight in kind. As for that Qiu Haiyang…”

She smiled, a trace of ruthless coldness flashing in her eyes. “He may already be suffering right now.”

Zhan Zeyan raised his brows slightly and walked over to her, leaning close to her ear and lowering his voice. “Wange, what did you do to that guy?”

Xiao Wange turned her head to look at him. The smile on her face became especially bright and gentle. “You’ll know once you return to the unit. He might even be looking forward to your return right now.”