My sister broke off her engagement to marry someone richer? My older sister married me and became in

"They specifically requested to 'consult' you, Comrade Lu Qingshan, who participated in the entire battle and was the greatest contributor."

Wang Jianguo deliberately emphasized the words "please advise".

Lu Qingshan's heart sank.

Source of weapons.

This gang of ruthless criminals were involved in smuggling, with connections to Hong Kong and even further afield.

The weapons most likely came from that supply line as well.

A thorough investigation could uncover connections to foreign exchange, the black market, and smuggling networks...

The three US dollar deposit certificates he had hidden in the kang (heated brick bed) in the west room would become a powder keg that could explode at any moment.

Without making a sound, he rubbed the thick callus on the web of his hand with his right thumb.

The brain is working at lightning speed.

Wang Jianguo looked at him in silence, and felt a little uneasy.

What he was most worried about was that Lu Qingshan, that hothead, had seized something that couldn't be brought to light.

If those sharp-eyed experts from the provincial department manage to find out, then the credit might turn into trouble.

Not only Lu Qingshan himself, but also the police chief and the entire leadership team of Hongshi County looked displeased.

Li Aiguo also realized the seriousness of the situation, and he asked in a deep voice, "Old Wang, do you mean the province suspects Qingshan?"

"No, not at all." Wang Jianguo immediately shook his head.

"Comrade Lu Qingshan is a hero, that's an indisputable fact. They just... want to know more details."

Just as Wang Jianguo and Li Aiguo were getting anxious, Lu Qingshan raised his head.

Instead of showing any tension, his face revealed a perfectly balanced blend of "doubt" and "composure."

"Director Wang, Uncle Li."

"That's a good thing."

His voice was a little hoarse from weakness, but it was very clear.

"Find out the source of these guns and expose the people behind them, so that no more ordinary people will suffer in the future."

"I'll just answer whatever the comrades from the provincial department want to ask."

He chuckled self-deprecatingly and glanced at his left arm, which was slinged across his chest.

"I'm just a hunter from the mountains, what do I know about weapons?"

"I knew it. When that thing goes off, it's much more powerful than my grandpa's old rifle. One burst can break a tree as thick as a bowl."

"I survived purely by luck, plus the blessing of my ancestors, and my familiarity with that forest."

These words were spoken with utmost frankness.

He put himself in a position of "ignorance is bliss".

I don't understand anything.

I'm just a lucky one who survived being shot.

You are the experts, so ask me anything, and I'll answer whatever I know.

The ball, with a light touch, was kicked back to Wang Jianguo's feet.

Looking at Lu Qingshan's "simple and honest" appearance, Wang Jianguo's heart, which had been in his throat, actually settled back down.

Correct!

He was afraid that Lu Qingshan would hide something and show that he was guilty.

This is the most normal reaction.

No matter how skilled a twenty-year-old is, he's still just a hunter.

What does he know about transnational arms smuggling?

You're definitely overthinking it.

The seriousness on Wang Jianguo's face dissipated, replaced by a reassuring expression.

"Xiao Lu, you're right to think that way!"

"Just focus on recovering from your injury, don't worry about anything else."

"I'll go over to the provincial department first to meet with them and explain the situation clearly."

"I guarantee I won't miss your awards ceremony."

He patted his chest, as if he were reassuring Lu Qingshan, or perhaps encouraging himself.

"You are a hero I, Wang Jianguo, have personally cultivated, a hero of our Hongshi County. No one can take credit for you or smear you!"

Li Aiguo chimed in, "That's right! Qingshan, just focus on recovering! If the sky falls, your Uncle Wang and I will hold it up!"

After chatting for a few more minutes and instructing Lu Qingshan to rest and recuperate, Wang Jianguo and Li Aiguo left one after the other.

The door to the ward was closed, shutting out the noise from outside.

The room fell silent instantly.

Lin Xiulan returned from seeing someone off, carrying a bowl of freshly warmed medicine, and sat down by the bedside.

She stirred it gently with a small spoon, blew on it to cool it down, and then brought it to Lu Qingshan's lips.

"What did Director Wang say to you just now?"

Her voice was soft, tinged with worry.

"I noticed that his expression was very different when he came in and when he left."

Lu Qingshan opened his mouth and drank the slightly bitter medicine in one gulp.

A warm current slid down my throat into my stomach.

He looked at his wife's worried face and smiled.

"fine."

"He said the certificate from the county was too small and he would apply to the province for a bigger one for me."

Lin Xiulan clearly didn't believe it, but looking into her husband's smiling eyes, she didn't press him further.

She simply put away the bowl silently and tucked the blanket around him even tighter.

night.

It's too deep.

Lin Xiulan fell asleep by the bedside, her breathing even.

Lu Qingshan stared at the ceiling with his eyes open.

A bigger certificate?

He knew in his heart that behind this glory, there was also a sharper sword hanging.

The expert group from the provincial department...

He had to play a role well in front of them.

A reckless hunter who isn't particularly bright, but is agile, has exceptional combat skills, and is incredibly lucky in the mountains.

The less you know and the less you say, the safer you are.

He gently rotated his right wrist, feeling his strength gradually returning.

It seems that the money will remain untouched for quite some time.

It cannot even let anyone know of its existence.

unless……

Wait for the perfect opportunity.

An opportunity to make this enormous wealth appear "legally" and bring huge benefits to oneself.

Until then, let it lie quietly in the kang (heated brick bed) in the west room, along with that reference diagram.

The current focus remains on Xiushan Industry.

It is an upcoming in-depth cooperation with a health product factory in the provincial capital.

It's about taking over the entire provincial capital's mountain produce market.

That was the beginning of accumulating my first pot of "clean" capital in this era.

As he was thinking, Lin Xiulan beside him stirred and groggily woke up.

Seeing that Lu Qingshan's eyes were still open, she took out a brand new set of clothes from the table by the door of the ward.

It was a gray Zhongshan suit, made of crisp fabric and with fine workmanship; it was clearly not an ordinary item.

Lin Xiulan took the clothes and gently gestured the name on his body.

The clothes were the size of a custom-made garment.

"While you were sleeping these past few days, I took some time to go to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought some cloth to make for you."

She spoke softly, a faint smile on her face, like a child showing off a treasure.

"The county is holding an awards ceremony in a few days, so you'd better dress smartly."

Under the light, her profile looked so gentle it seemed to melt hearts.

Lu Qingshan's heart softened as well.

He reached out and took her hand as she adjusted her collar.

"In a few days..."

Lin Xiulan raised her head and looked into his eyes.

"Can I go with you?"