Back To The 80s-Chapter 583 - 575: Filth_1

Gu Xiaobei had calmed down a bit now. He had been truly panicked just now. If something serious had happened, they would have been notified earlier, so how could rumors be flitting about? This was obviously a blatant spreading of gossip.

Lu Songyuan naturally didn’t believe it, and having served in the military for many years, he was quite familiar with the protocol for casualties.

Lu Songyuan couldn’t help but frown. He didn’t have any old comrades in G Province’s military region that he could discuss matters with.

Bai Xiaolan, holding Tiantian in her arms, came out and said indignantly after hearing the news, "Whoever spread these rumors should have their tongue pulled out. Xiaobei, tell me who’s been spreading these rumors. They need to be taught a lesson."

Despite having had two children, Bai Xiaolan’s sense of justice hadn’t diminished in the slightest.

Gu Xiaobei shook his head, "It doesn’t really matter who said it, the question is, why are these people spreading rumors?"

"Who cares why, you should have slapped her back then and knocked her teeth out." Bai Xiaolan was extremely angry, wishing she had been present at the time.

Looking at Xiaopang who was still sniffling, Gu Xiaobei said, "I was afraid that creating a scene would only escalate the situation and affect Zhanguo."

Lu Songyuan nodded, "Close, if the family members of the servicemen start fighting at the community center, the impact would be terrible. No matter the reason, if they didn’t strike you first and you hit them, that’s unacceptable. Perhaps the gossip-starter was waiting for this."

After Ji Xiangdong returned home that night, Lu Songyuan related the events once again to him.

After listening, Ji Xiangdong felt a sinking sensation in his heart. This wasn’t unintentional gossip; someone had intentionally started it. It was obviously related to the mission that Lu Zhanguo was currently undertaking, but the adversary had run out of tricks and was resorting to such despicable tactics, spreading rumors in the residential area to make the family members uneasy.

"Zhanguo is definitely fine. Xiaobei, stay at the courtyard for now and don’t go back." Ji Xiangdong told Gu Xiaobei. Many family members in the residential area were propagating the rumors without knowing the full story. When the men scolded them, it didn’t stop the women’s gossiping hearts. If Gu Xiaobei heard them, he would inevitably feel uncomfortable.

Gu Xiaobei nodded in agreement. Xiaopang, having held back for a while, finally mustered the courage to ask, "Mom, when will dad be back? Will he be back tomorrow?"

"He’ll be back soon. Be a good boy and grow a little taller, and your dad will be back." Gu Xiaobei could only placate Xiaopang by feeding him such little white lies.

Mo Wang, however, was not as easily fooled. He furrowed his brow and didn’t speak, appearing deep in thought.

The situation was slightly different than what Ji Xiangdong had guessed. Wang Wenbing still hadn’t seen Lu Zhanguo return, which was making him anxious. He was curious about where Lu Zhanguo exactly was, but he had no way of finding out, and he couldn’t ask anyone else, or he’d be walking right into a trap.

Once Xu Yanhong had recovered from her injury, Wang Wenbing had her infiltrate Ye Tianbao’s ranks. Before she left, Xu Yanhong, with malice in her heart, had someone spread rumors that Lu Zhanguo was dead. She was confident that she would encounter Lu Zhanguo on the border this time, and as per the secret command she received, she would directly blow Lu Zhanguo’s head off.

So at the moment, she was merely giving Lu Zhanguo’s family a heads up about their impending loss.

Her confidence stemmed entirely from the fact that her superior had mentioned the Lone Wolf in the secret command, who was to assist her in fulfilling her mission this time.

With two against one, it was probably quite difficult for Lu Zhanguo to return from the border.

After spreading the rumors, Xu Yanhong packed her things in a good mood, ready to leave.

Looking at the sick ward where she had lived for the past half a year, Xu Yanhong felt a bit reluctant to leave. These past few months had been the most peaceful of her life, and she had enjoyed the tranquil views of the changing seasons from her window.

Just as Xu Yanhong was still immersed in her good mood, her hospital room door was kicked open, and Ou Tiannan stormed in with a face full of anger. "Are you leaving?"

Xu Yanhong nodded, "Yes, do you have an objection?"

"What am I supposed to do? If you leave and something happens, what am I supposed to do?" Ou Tiannan spoke in frustration.

Xu Yanhong found his reaction amusing, "What does your problem have to do with me? Don’t forget, there’s only half a month left, and it seems you’ve made no progress."

"That’s none of your concern. I just want to know, once you leave, who will I hand the things to? If I keep them, I won’t feel at ease." Ou Tiannan said in a low voice.

"As long as I receive the things, I’ll naturally contact you. However, it might take a little longer this time." Xu Yanhong replied.

Ou Tiannan ran his hands through his hair in irritation. The date of his wedding to Ou Ruoshui was fast approaching, and he was not at ease until this matter was resolved. Ou Ruoshui was very conservative; she insisted on not allowing any physical contact until they were married, which also angered him. She’d already had a child before marriage, why had she become so conservative with him?

Despite feeling frustrated, Ou Tiannan couldn’t express his anger. He still hadn’t acquired the goods, so he needed to be careful and keep appeasing Xu Yanhong. Also, the matter of the blueprint made him anxious all the time.

Seeing Ou Tiannan’s attitude, Xu Yanhong said, "Aren’t you about to become a groom? Why are you so agitated?"

"That’s none of your business, just make sure to give me the things in the future." Ou Tiannan said coldly.

Xu Yanhong raised an eyebrow and laughed, "I heard that Ou Ruoshui has a fourteen-year-old daughter. You’re really lucky."

Ou Tiannan’s face darkened immediately, "Put away your filthy thoughts. Don’t think everyone’s like you."

Xu Yanhong sneered, "What did I say? Why are you so guilty if you haven’t thought about it? You men are all the same, cheap!" After speaking, she picked up her bag and left the ward.

Ou Tiannan’s face twisted with anger.

However, Xu Yanhong had indeed hit a soft spot in his heart. Jiujiu, at fourteen, looked exactly like Xuerong did when she was young. Just like a flower bud drenched in dew, tender and attractive enough to make one’s heart race, her every frown and smile shared the same magnetic quality with Xuerong, causing Ou Tiannan’s heart to tremble as well.

In Ou Tiannan’s heart, the fact that Ou Ruoshui’s first time had been with Jin Jiadong was like a thorn, jabbing into his heart and causing him discomfort each time he thought about it.

The first time he saw Jiujiu, he was overjoyed, thinking this was a compensation given to him by heaven. Thinking about the tender and youthful Jiujiu, Ou Ruoshui didn’t seem that important to him anymore.

The second time he met Jiujiu, he couldn’t help but steal glances at her when Ou Ruoshui was distracted, greedily staring at her a few times. His wolf-like gaze made Jiujiu apprehensive and from then on, she kept her distance. Whenever he tried striking up a conversation with Jiujiu, she feigned deafness.

So he wasn’t in a hurry to push Ou Ruoshui now and tried to appease her in every way possible. As long as they got married, could Jiujiu still run away? Moreover, Jiujiu was only fourteen now, he could wait for her to grow a bit older, for her bust to fill out and her figure to become more attractive before making a move.

Ever since Ou Tiannan had harbored such thoughts, he would circle around Jiujiu’s school whenever he had free time. Sometimes when he encountered Jiujiu after school, he would sneak a few glances. The more he looked, the more his heart stirred, and thus the frequency of his visits to Ou Ruoshui decreased.