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Later, this matter was kept under wraps due to the need for confidentiality. At that time, Wang Wenfang had previously mentioned during her prenatal checkup that the baby in her womb was a bit large, leading everyone to believe that it was the difficult labor caused by the size of the baby that resulted in Wang Wenfang's passing.
Although Commissioner Wen wanted to explain, there were always rumors circulating, and those who had just arrived and were unaware of the details began to gossip and speculate wildly.
Wen Qian gently wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes, looking heartbroken at the sobbing Wen Yuanyuan. The little girl had been saying she wanted her mother every day for the past few days, which showed how long she had been exposed to such gossip.
The families in the military compound came from all over the country, each with different temperaments and qualities, making it impossible to ensure that everyone would keep quiet. There were always a few with a morbid sense of humor who wanted to tease the little ones, unaware that their words could be as harmful as weapons.
“Daddy, it’s not Yuanyuan’s fault, right?”
Commissioner Wen looked at his daughter’s swollen eyes and nodded with a pained expression. He gently ruffled her hair and said, “It’s not Yuanyuan’s fault; it’s Daddy’s fault!”
“Don’t blame Daddy; blame the bad people.”
Wen Yuanyuan's body shook as she cried, her voice hoarse and barely recognizable.
It was already noon, and the meal that had been prepared earlier sat untouched on the table. Wen Qian glanced at the food, realizing that they might not get to eat today.
Commissioner Wen held Wen Yuanyuan and washed her little face before sitting her down on a stool.
“Come on! Today is a big day for Lu Zheng and Wen Qian; we can’t let our troubles delay them,” he said with a smile, waving at them.
Seeing that both girls had taken their seats, others smiled and followed suit.
Lin Si was particularly sensitive due to her pregnancy and couldn’t stop crying; it took Wang Baotian some coaxing before she calmed down. Eventually, both of them ended up with flushed faces as they sat at the table.
A comrade teased Lu Zheng, “Lu Ge, I didn’t expect you to be so virtuous at home! You should cook us a meal next time!”
“If you don’t want to eat now, you can leave.”
The man laughed and quickly found an empty seat. “Oh, I’ve already sat down! If you want me to leave, you should ask Sister-in-law first! If she doesn’t allow it, I definitely can’t go.”
Wen Qian smiled at him and urged Lu Zheng to bring out the dishes from the kitchen.
Commissioner Wen watched them with amusement and jokingly scolded Liu Heng: “If you don’t behave yourself, I’ll just kick you out! You’re always running your mouth.”
“Oh dear! Commissioner Wen is siding with Lu Ge! It’s unfair for everyone to pick on me alone!”
He rubbed his cheek against Wen Yuanyuan's small face, pretending to look pitiful as he gazed at her. "Yuanyuan, they’re all bullying Uncle. Don’t you think Uncle is pitiful?"
"Hahaha, Uncle is pitiful! Yuanyuan will give Uncle some meat to eat later!"
"Alright, Uncle is waiting for the meat that Yuanyuan will give him!"
Wen Yuanyuan laughed joyfully, and the tension and worry on Wen Zhengwei's face eased a little. He chuckled and kicked Liu Heng playfully.
"You brat only knows how to talk nonsense! You dare to eat the meat my daughter gives you? If you want to eat, hurry up and marry a daughter. Don’t think I don’t know your mother has been anxious about this for a long time; she even sent me letters about it!"
"Oh come on, Comrade Zhengwei, spare me! I finally managed to persuade my mom. If you say a few more words and she finds out, I’ll be in big trouble!"
Mentioning marriage made Liu Heng frown, his face contorting into a grimace that aged his youthful features by several years.
Lu Zheng brought the last dish to the table, and everyone shifted the other dishes around to make space.
Wen Qian noticed that Team Leader Chi was sitting in a corner quietly, hunched over with his head down, looking rather unenthusiastic.
It was understandable!
Wen Zhengwei was a generous man; he knew that this matter definitely couldn’t have been brought up by Chi Xuecha herself. After all, Team Leader Chi was one of the witnesses from back then. No matter how guilty or forgiving he felt towards Chi Xuecha, he wouldn’t let her speak so openly about it.
This had to be brought up by Guo Xiaojun.
He picked up a piece of chicken with his chopsticks and placed it into Team Leader Chi’s bowl, smiling as he said, "Old Chi, eat up! If you don’t hurry, these little rascals will finish everything!"
He gestured with his eyes towards Liu Heng, who was eating non-stop.
Team Leader Chi felt a lump in his throat but managed a grateful smile. "Alright, I’ll eat now!"
He looked into Wen Zhengwei's eyes and saw a glimmer of light.
He knew how strong the bond was between Old Wen and his wife. They had been the best comrades and partners when they were young and had spent so many years together since then. He thought that this time might sever their connection just like last time.
Wen Yuanyuan, Lu Chen, and Wang Zhuo were happily eating with greasy mouths, excitedly pointing at their favorite dishes and introducing them to one another.
Wen Qian was eating as well; she couldn’t help but admire Lu Zheng’s cooking skills—everything looked and smelled amazing. However, he certainly didn’t hold back on the oil and seasonings, which made her wince a little at the thought of the calories.
Suddenly she noticed an arm reaching towards her. Turning her head, she realized it was someone offering her food.
She smiled and accepted it but then caught sight of Yang looking at the two of them with interest.
She smiled awkwardly and then buried her head in her food. Although the meal in the warm room had started off with some unpleasantness, it ended on a good note. Everyone was enjoying themselves, and the three little ones had their bellies round and full, giving Lu Zheng a thumbs up, their mouths sweet as honey.
"Uncle, you cook so well!"
Wen Yuanyuan suddenly ran to Lu Zheng's side, grabbing his hand. Her chubby little body twisted a couple of times before she nestled into his arms. She looked at Lu Zheng with admiration and declared loudly, "I've decided! When I grow up, I want to marry Lu Chen so that Uncle Lu can always cook for me!"
The children in the family compound had all grown up together, and she thought that one day she would be able to eat delicious food every day just like Lu Chen. Her father's cooking was always bitter or sometimes salty, or even tasteless. She used to love the cafeteria food! But now she believed that Uncle Lu's cooking was the best.
Wen Zhengwei strode over and picked up Wen Yuanyuan with a dark expression, glaring at Lu Zheng as he let out a cold snort.
Before they reached the door, Wen Zhengwei's voice rang out, "Yuanyuan, your dad will cook delicious food in the future! You little traitor!"
Lin Si leaned close to Wen Qian's ear and whispered, "If Wen Zhengwei's cooking is this bad and Yuanyuan still eats until she's round like that, it’s really something."
Indeed, Wen Yuanyuan's small figure was no joke; she looked just like a little steamed bun—soft and plump!
Earlier, Team Leader Chi had told Lu Zheng, "Just let Old Wen handle it this time; I won't interfere!"
Lu Zheng looked at him with a complicated expression and nodded. There were some things he just couldn't bring himself to say. Team Leader Chi could have advanced further in his position if he hadn't cut his own path short! Sometimes, the sins one commits will always be compensated for in other ways.
Guo Xiaojun trembled as she hid at home, hardly eating lunch while keeping an eye on the movements in the neighboring courtyard. When Guo Dajun asked her what was wrong, she remained silent.
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