1940s: I supported my wife and sister-in-law by hunting.

You son of a bitch, you didn't forget to annoy me before you left!

All they could do was respond politely.

"Thank you for the promotion, Battalion Commander."

Being able to stay in Jichun City is absolutely a great thing.

When he entered the city, he saw that Jichun had bank branches, large shops, and Western-style buildings; opportunities were everywhere.

Wang Ergou, standing next to him, was the most upset and envious member of the team.

He watched helplessly as his powerful backer disappeared, feeling incredibly wronged.

The legendary magpie in the delivery room got promoted.

Before he could even reap any benefits, his biggest backer, Chen Gaoshan, was about to be transferred away.

He tugged at Chen Gaoshan's sleeve, his eyes reddening, and mumbled pitifully.

"Brother Shan, if you become rich, don't forget your brothers. Don't abandon us here."

Seeing his cowardly appearance, Chen Gaoshan patted him on the shoulder.

"Ergou, I'm giving you some honest advice, remember it."

"Mountains crumble, people run away; nothing beats relying on yourself and being a good soldier."

Having said that, he said no more, turned around and followed the first wife, bending down to get into the black sedan.

The car engine roared to life, and it slowly started moving, driving further and further away until it disappeared into the night at the street corner.

Wang Ergou stood there, smelling the pleasant car exhaust fumes, his heart pounding with jealousy.

He looked up at the sky.

Oh my God! My dear mother!

Why didn't you make me a little prettier?

If I looked like Brother Shan, with my quick wit, I'd definitely be the one the First Madam would have her eye on today.

I too can rise to the top in one step and enjoy a life of luxury in a grand mansion.

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The car sputtered along, with Chen Gaoshan sitting in the front seat.

To be honest, he was really nervous the whole way.

Even the mighty mountain god wasn't afraid, but this woman's antics made him a little uneasy. Was she trying to take his kidneys?

A short while later, the car came to a stop.

Looking up, there was a grand courtyard in front of me, a blend of Chinese and Western styles, with high walls and wide yards, clearly the residence of a wealthy and powerful person.

Above the entrance hangs a plaque with the three large, gilded characters: "Wang Mansion".

So the quartermaster's surname is Wang.

He felt a little embarrassed. Ever since he started school, he had been careless and only knew about general trends and major events. He really knew nothing about the names and resumes of high-ranking officials like Xiao Karami.

He had absolutely no idea what kind of official Director Wang was, what his background was, or what his temperament was.

At this moment, the guards standing at the gate saw the car, immediately trotted over, and opened the car door with the utmost respect.

"Madam, you're back."

The lady in the cheongsam stepped out of the car, her expression serene, and her aura immediately commanding.

She turned her slender body to the side, pointed at Chen Gaoshan standing beside her, and spoke in a neutral tone.

"This is a new recruit. You take him under your wing, teach him the rules of the academy, and arrange accommodation for him."

"Remember this, he's my man, from now on he'll only take orders from me. When he's not on duty, have him guard the courtyard."

The guards at the gate immediately straightened up and stood at attention, their heels slapping together.

"Yes, Madam!"

The lady didn't say anything more, picked up her small leather bag, and walked into the yard in her little leather shoes.

A clever little maid immediately ran out, stepped forward, took the bag from her hand, and carefully took off the shawl from her shoulder, serving her with utmost attentiveness.

Chen Gaoshan stood still, glancing at the scene out of the corner of his eye.

He wasn't sure if he was seeing things, but in that fleeting moment as they passed each other, he vaguely glimpsed the First Madam turning around and glancing at him, a half-smile playing on her lips.

That look in his eyes was light and gentle.

Oh my god, why does that look so familiar?

The way he looked at Ezigu from the village usually resembled the way she looked at him.

Whether it's an illusion or not, I have to say, this first wife is really beautiful.

She is genuinely charming, and genuinely noble; beneath her dignified and aloof demeanor lies a touch of allure.

He's been with many women and has gained some experience from it.

Who knows, she might be the kind of person who appears very composed on the outside but is actually quite secretly passionate.

Just as he was pondering this, the guard sergeant at the gate patted his arm and led him deeper into the compound.

As he walked and looked around, Chen Gaoshan was filled with astonishment.

This yard is huge.

The road is paved with bluestone slabs, and in the middle stands a three-story Western-style villa with glass windows.

After passing the main building, we came to a row of low bungalows next to it, which were the dormitories for servants and guards.

The guard pushed open the door to the room furthest to the side.

The room wasn't big, maybe ten square meters at most, with a wooden bed, a broken table, and a long bench—enough for people to live in.

"This will be your living quarters from now on."

The guard looked him up and down.

"I say, what luck you have, kid! To be personally chosen by the First Madam and brought into the manor. Which team were you from before? What are you doing here at our Wang Mansion?"

Chen Gaoshan knows the rules; when you're out and about, being sweet-talking won't hurt you.

"Hello, brother. My name is Chen Gaoshan. I am a soldier from the 264th Regiment of the 88th Division stationed in the four cities."

"I came to Jichun City with the battalion commander to borrow equipment, and my wife chose me. I'm new here and don't know any of the rules, so I'll have to rely on you to guide and teach me. Please take good care of me, brother."

The guard felt relieved to hear this.

No wonder the wife took a liking to him; this guy really knows how to get things done and has a really sweet tongue.

He immediately patted his chest and confidently announced his name.

"Alright, my name is Lin Dachuan, the squad leader of the guard platoon. I'm the eldest wife's cousin, a legitimate relative, so my words carry some weight in this mansion."

"There are seven of us in our guard platoon, including you. I'm your leader. You won't regret following me."

Lin Dachuan's face was full of confidence, as if he had "I've got your back in this yard," and he was very arrogant.

He turned around and handed Chen Gaoshan a set of uniforms for the mansion's guards. The uniforms were brand new, inside and out, and even the bedding was clean.

After that, I took him to the bathhouse in the backyard for a hot shower.

Lin Dachuan gave instructions as he walked.

"Our First Madam is extremely clean and cannot tolerate any dirt. Anyone who works for her must not have body odor, let alone lice or fleas. Anyone who dares to be sloppy or lazy will definitely be scolded and punished, without question."

Chen Gaoshan washed himself thoroughly from head to toe and put on a new uniform.

He immediately became much more energetic, no longer looking like a poor, lowly soldier from outside the city.

Taking advantage of the free time, Lin Dachuan loosened his tongue and told him the general outline of the Wang Mansion.

The owner of this mansion is Wang Xinmin, who is currently the quartermaster general of the 60th Army in Jichun.

After more than a year, they moved into Jichun City with the main force and directly occupied this magnificent Western-style mansion as their private residence, moving there with their entire family.

This job is a lucrative one.

He controlled the army's food, clothing, and military supplies, and held real power and wealth in his hands. With just a flick of his finger, he could provide enough for an ordinary person to live on for a lifetime.

This Director Wang has a large number of concubines at home; he has one legal wife and four concubines.

Unfortunately, despite all these years of hard work, none of his five wives gave him a son; he only had three daughters, all born to his concubines.

The first wife's name is Lin Xiuzhi, and she is thirty-three years old this year.

Although she's getting older, she has a good foundation and is well-maintained, so her figure and appearance are still very attractive. She looks dignified and elegant, and is still very pleasing to the eye.

No matter how well you take care of yourself, you can't escape the effects of age.

Compared to her eighteen or nineteen-year-old, radiant and youthful concubine, the difference was immediately apparent.

That young girl has skin so tender it looks like you could squeeze water out of it, and it's incredibly elastic; she radiates youthful energy.

Wang Xinmin stopped sleeping with his first wife a long time ago and has been sleeping in his younger concubine's room for years.

But he dared not neglect the first wife, and even treated her with respect.

Why is that?

The eldest brother of that woman is a close confidant of the bald boss, wielding terrifying power.

Wang Xinmin was able to get his current lucrative position as Quartermaster General entirely thanks to his brother-in-law's promotion and paving the way.

To put it bluntly, his official position and wealth were all obtained through his wife's family.

So even if there is no marital affection, face, etiquette, and respect are still maintained.

In this Wang mansion, even the master has to give way to the first wife when she speaks; she is the second most powerful person.

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