Forced to marry a disabled man in the countryside? I'll repay you tenfold!

"Zhou Yanshen, how...how could you think of me like that? When did I ever bother you? I was...I was..." She stammered, unable to speak, her face flushed red.

Su Wanqing looked at Chen Yuchun with sudden realization, then at Zhou Yanshen. So that's how it is. So this matter was still because of Zhou Yanshen's bad romantic entanglements? Although she had long sensed Chen Yuchun's thoughts, she never expected that he would do such a thing over such a small matter.

"Enough!" Commander Lin interrupted sharply, then looked at Wang Xiaohuang, "So your Discipline Inspection Commission just listened to a few random guesses from the masses, without even any evidence, and went straight to the door to do such a disheartening thing to a hero who has made great contributions to the country?"

Deputy Commander Zhao added fuel to the fire: "I think Comrade Zhou Yanshen is right. The Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection can't be that foolish based on just a few guesses. They might be spies, deliberately using the guise of a report to steal state secrets. This matter must be thoroughly investigated!"

Wang Xiaohuang was sweating profusely, but still stubbornly tried to argue: "But since the founding of the People's Republic of China, there has never been such a heavy reward. A reward exceeding ten thousand yuan is unheard of! Even a scientist who made a great contribution recently only received three thousand yuan. I also surveyed the surrounding people, and everyone said they saw Comrade Su Wanqing receive so many things—doesn't that say something?"

His voice trailed off as he spoke, and he himself began to realize that his reasoning was flimsy.

Zhou Yanshen coldly added, "Have you investigated whether these things were officially awarded by the government or given privately? Have you verified the documents with the municipal government? You didn't investigate anything, and just based on a few words from a jealous woman, you brought people to ransack the house? I suspect there's something wrong with Comrade Wang Xiaohuang, otherwise how could she be so muddle-headed?"

"No, I didn't..." Wang Xiaohuang tried to explain.

"Shut up!" Deputy Commander Zhao shouted sternly, nodding to the senior experts. "This matter was originally a state secret, but now that the meeting is over and things have settled, some parts can be revealed. Tell me about Comrade Su Wanqing's contributions. Let these people know what kind of contributions Comrade Su Wanqing has made to the country, and make them shut up!"

The experts who came were there to support Su Wanqing, and they immediately spoke up:

"I am an expert from the Ministry of Machinery Industry. Comrade Su Wanqing contributed the most advanced mechanical blueprints to us, enabling the manufacture of world-class high-precision machine tools. The higher-ups have already decided to appoint Comrade Su Wanqing as the honorary chairman of Bincheng Heavy Machinery Plant. What Mayor Shen awarded us is only a small part of what is publicly known. In reality, even the Americans don't have that set of mechanical blueprints, and its market value is at least tens of millions of US dollars. Therefore, awarding only ten thousand dollars in cash and these things is already the least we can offer."

Another expert continued, "I'm from the Radar Technology Research Institute. Comrade Su Wanqing contributed the most advanced complete set of radar technology, which is a top-secret national project. She has already been appointed as the honorary president of the Radar Technology Research Institute. The awards for this part are being prepared, but you don't need to know the details; it's a state secret."

Everyone present was stunned, especially Chen Yuchun, Wang Xiaohuang, and several people from the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, who all glared at Wang Xiaohuang with resentful and angry eyes—this was what had gotten them into trouble.

Wang Xiaohuang glared at Chen Yuchun resentfully. This woman was more trouble than she was worth. She had ruined him this time. He had actually offended such an important person. His career was over.

Commander Lin waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "Alright, send them all to the military detention center for a thorough investigation to determine if they are involved in espionage. For now, remove them from all their posts. This matter should not be taken to the provincial level, or even the central government. These people acted recklessly without any evidence, relying solely on one side of the story. They cannot be let off lightly."

Wang Xiaohuang collapsed to the ground. The situation was far more serious than he had imagined. Not only would he lose his job, but he might also go to jail. He trembled all over, his face was deathly pale, and he opened his mouth but could not utter a sound.

Chen Yuchun immediately burst into tears, sobbing, "Commander Lin, I'm innocent! I just made a random report; I never imagined she was some kind of great hero... I'm a woman; if I go to jail, what will I do for work? How can I face anyone in the military region?"

Commander Lin waved his hand, his tone tinged with disappointment: "Your father's career is over. After this, no matter the outcome, you will all have to move out of the military region's family compound. The people's heroes cannot be arbitrarily questioned and smeared. You've done this to the nation's greatest hero..."

He shook his head and sighed, "Your father has worked so diligently for so many years. Alas, this matter is too serious. You can't stay in Bincheng anymore." After saying that, he waved his hand and ordered his men to escort these people out.

Those outside, watching the people being escorted out, couldn't help but murmur amongst themselves:

"Weren't these people here to arrest Su Wanqing? What bad thing did Su Wanqing do?"

"Even the top leaders came, but they ended up arresting these people? Does that mean Su Wanqing must be a good person?"

"Why did they arrest Chen Yuchun as well?"

Whispers rippled through the crowd, filled with doubt.

Chen Yuchun's mother immediately grabbed the soldiers escorting her, shouting at the top of her lungs, "Are you mistaken? Why are you arresting my daughter? My daughter didn't do anything! Are you wronging her?"

Commander Lin waved his hand: "Please bring her mother in as well, and interrogate her together."

So, Chen Yuchun's mother was also taken away. They walked around most of the military compound. In fact, Su Wanqing's house was already surrounded by a large crowd, and they had already guessed most of what was going on.

After everyone was taken away, Commander Lin and Deputy Commander Zhao walked over together and said loudly to the crowd:

"This is all a misunderstanding! Someone is trying to sabotage our great hero, Comrade Su Wanqing. Some people can't stand seeing others succeed and are maliciously reporting her, unaware of the enormous contributions Comrade Su Wanqing has made to the country. Comrade Chen Yuchun, who maliciously reported Su Wanqing today, will be severely punished according to Party discipline and national law. That's enough for today. Anyone who spreads rumors again will be prosecuted for defamation! Everyone, please disperse!"

After saying that, Commander Lin had someone bring over a brand-new "Family of Meritorious Service" plaque and personally nailed it to the wall in front of Su Wanqing's house.