She Only Cares About Cultivation-Chapter 886 - 811: Famine Era 52

Ye Huan’s directness stunned the people in the political department. When they reported the matter to the dean and the secretary, the two exchanged a glance and laughed.

"As expected of Tong Zhan’s wife, she’s truly tough. And she’s right, it’s just about raising her child normally, using her own connections. What does it have to do with you? I say, Old Xu, let’s let it go. It’s not easy for Tong Zhan and his wife. They’re separated in different places and have contributed to the country. Let’s not let good people feel disheartened."

The dean naturally stood on Tong Zhan and Ye Huan’s side. Although the head of the political department and the hospital secretary didn’t know Tong Zhan well, Ye Huan’s behavior today made them feel a bit uncomfortable. She was tough, but shouldn’t she at least take them seriously?

Just as the political department was contemplating how to deal with Ye Huan, Tong Zhan suddenly pushed the door open and entered, looking very upset.

"If you have questions, ask me. Why arrest my wife? She knows nothing. If you want to get to the bottom of it, ask me,"

The dean didn’t expect Tong Zhan to arrive so quickly. It seems someone secretly tipped him off. From Hebei to Beijing, it would take two to three hours, wouldn’t it? It seems since Ye Huan was detained, he must have rushed over non-stop.

As soon as Tong Zhan sat down, the director of the political department took a call. After a while, he came in and whispered something to the secretary.

The secretary looked at Tong Zhan with a look of astonishment, "You used to be the brigade commander of the Special Operations Brigade?"

Tong Zhan gave him a sidelong glance and remained silent, then looked up at the dean.

"Dean Zheng, can my wife be released?"

The dean immediately stood up, "Of course, go and release Comrade Ye Huan quickly."

When Ye Huan saw Tong Zhan, she, who was usually strong, instantly had red eyes: "Why did you come?"

"Someone secretly informed me. My wife, even if you’re not by my side, I have to protect you. Have you been wronged? Let’s go, we’ll talk at home."

Tong Zhan gave the people from the political department a sidelong glance, "Do you need me to write a detailed report for you, explaining where these milk powder tickets came from?"

The head of the political department and the secretary both gave a wry smile, "No, no need." Kidding, a brigade commander’s level, how could he not get milk powder?

If they had known his wife used to be a brigadier, why would they have detained her?

As Tong Zhan and his wife left, the secretary complained to Dean Zheng, "Did you always know who Ye Huan’s husband was?"

"Nonsense, I even signed their marriage application back then. Do you think I wouldn’t know?"

"Then why didn’t you tell me?"

Dean Zheng was a bit speechless, "What difference would it have made if I told you? Wouldn’t you have handled it the same way? It’s not like you would fear him because of Tong Zhan’s past identity."

"You did it on purpose, didn’t you?" Dean Zheng chuckled, maintaining his good-natured demeanor, and patted the secretary’s shoulder, saying softly:

"Old buddy, some people’s influence remains even after they’ve retired. Relationships persist, you know? Do you know why he retired to become a factory director at the munitions plant? It’s because he made great contributions and got injured. With the merits he earned over the years, that old circle of his isn’t something you could ever attach yourself to in this lifetime. It’s just a bit of milk powder for their kids, right? Or do you really think they can’t afford to raise kids who drink milk powder?"

"You old fox!"

As the dean and the secretary continued their debate, others who overheard quietly turned away, distancing themselves. This circle was not one they could compete in, and knowing too much was definitely not a good thing, not a good thing indeed.

Following this incident, the couple gradually sensed a growing unhealthy trend brewing within the party. This matter was obviously not significant. Given Tong Zhan’s previous level, it was entirely unlikely to have escalated to this point. Yet some people chose to turn a blind eye, allowing underlings to stir things up, as if without causing a fuss, their department’s importance would be underestimated.

"Azhan, if there’s an opportunity and we can get a quota, let’s apply to the Border Corps. I’ll go with you."

Tong Zhan furrowed his brows and couldn’t help but reach out to caress her cheek: "Are you scared? Don’t worry, as long as I’m here, no one will dare bully you."

Ye Huan shook her head, "No, didn’t you sense it? This time it was just an appetizer, child’s play. Next time they catch a minor fault of ours, it’ll be magnified infinitely. I don’t mind, but I’m worried about your health. So, rather than waiting for them to scheme against us, why not apply to endure hardships on the frontier? If we go far away, these people won’t be able to scheme against us, right?"