Free Web NovelChapter 59: Chapter 59: The Result of the Punishment
Although Song Yan was confident he would be fine—after all, there was no concrete evidence—he still couldn’t hide his apprehension.
He arrived at the director’s office. "Reporting!"
"Enter."
As soon as the voice came from inside, Song Yan pushed open the door and walked in.
When he saw that Qin Wenhao was also in the director’s office, his pupils constricted.
The thought of him actually registering his marriage to Fu Mingxue sent a wave of malice through him.
Their eyes met, and Song Yan immediately averted his gaze in alarm.
"Director, you wanted to see me?"
Director Xie slammed the investigation file onto his desk.
His voice was filled with rage and disappointment.
"Song Yan, according to the investigation, you are a suspect in Comrade Fu Mingxue’s case of falling into the water. You also participated in the scheme to fraudulently claim her college admission notice. A resolution has been passed by the committee: you are to be discharged and returned to civilian life, and you will be stripped of your military status."
"Furthermore, a notice will be circulated throughout the base."
Hearing this, the color drained from Song Yan’s face.
"Director Xie, I didn’t—"
"You’re still not admitting it? Song Yan, have you forgotten what we’re capable of? The perpetrator, Wang Chunsheng, has already confessed that you were the one who planned it."
At these words, all the color drained from Song Yan’s face.
His lips were a frightening shade of pale.
His eyes filled with despair. ’It’s over. My entire life is over.’
Being stripped of his military status was a fatal blow; it would be nearly impossible for him to find a job with a state-run unit in the future.
Moreover, if Wang Chunsheng had implicated him, he would also face prison time back home.
Seeing his ashen expression, Director Xie couldn’t help but feel a twinge of regret.
"Alright, go pack your things and get out of here."
"Yes, sir." Song Yan knew there was no point in arguing.
The disciplinary action had been decided. There was nothing left for him to argue.
With a heavy heart, he turned and left the office.
He didn’t even dare to meet Qin Wenhao’s gaze.
"What a waste," Director Xie sighed. "I was actually thinking of transferring him to your Independent Group."
Qin Wenhao’s expression was grim.
"Someone with impure motives and a corrupt character is a cancer in the military. What’s there to feel sorry about? It’s better for the military to purge people like him sooner rather than later. Besides, the military is full of talented people. We’re not at a loss without him."
Director Xie was speechless.
’He has a point.’
Someone with a corrupt character had no business being in the military.
The moment he thought that, his fleeting sense of regret vanished without a trace.
"About the deputy commander position... what do you think of Cui Yao?"
"He’ll do. Cui Yao’s abilities are solid all-around; it’s indeed time for his promotion. I have no objections."
"Then it’s settled. Cui Yao is promoted to Deputy Commander of the Independent Group." Once the official business was concluded, Director Xie remembered something else. "So, you really got married?"
"I did. Hasn’t the report been filed?"
Director Xie looked at the still-impassive man, finding it hard to believe he had actually married someone.
"Why was it so sudden?"
"Didn’t I get the marriage application from you last time?" Qin Wenhao countered, raising an eyebrow.
Director Xie was at a loss for words.
The last marriage application had been processed on orders from above.
He just never expected Qin Wenhao to actually go through with it and register the marriage.
"Does she know about the two children you adopted, then?"
The moment the words left his mouth, he felt the question was unnecessary.
After all, given Qin Wenhao’s character, it was impossible that he would hide something like that from the person he was marrying.
Sure enough, Qin Wenhao uttered two words: "She knows."
Director Xie thought that for her to marry Qin Wenhao, knowing full well he had two children, spoke volumes about her excellent character.
"So, when will your wife be joining you at the base?"
