Ding Han publicly proclaimed that he had painstakingly cultivated Lu Xun for seven or eight years, but both he and Lu Xun knew very well that Lu Xun’s achievements were entirely due to his own efforts. He even declined the offer from Ding Han a few days ago, who had been scheming to try to get him a Colonel military rank.
As Ding Ling was leaving the house in her wheelchair, she happened to run into Wei Ruqin, who said ingratiatingly, "Xiao Ling, I bought you a pearl necklace and have already sent it to your room."
"How many times have I told you not to enter my room at will? If you want to spend money on jewelry, you don’t need to specifically attribute it to me," Ding Ling scolded her several times before leaving.
Wei Ruqin looked utterly aggrieved, sitting down next to Ding Han with teary eyes, "You see, that’s how she treats me. She has never shown me a kind face in public or private."
"You know what her temper is like. I have a question for you, do you really have no news about Ding Ling?" Ding Han asked about his own niece, his voice tinged with guilt. After all, Ding Ling and Xiao Ling were born on the same day; Xiao Ling’s birthday was also Ding Ling’s birthday.
Wei Ruqin was taken aback by the question and couldn’t open her mouth for a long time, feeling a throbbing pain in her heart, "No news, I abandoned her on the street, I don’t remember which street or where it was, and I never went back to look for her. How could I remember?"
"That’s for the best. I know you’ve endured many grievances for our sake. In a few years, when Xiao Ling and Lu Xun get married and move out, you won’t have to suffer anymore," Ding Han hugged his wife, consoling her.
Holding the diamond watch she had just purchased, Wei Ruqin also smiled. Her daughter... her daughter had been abandoned by her own hands fourteen years ago. If she were still alive, she should be twenty-two years old by now. Someone must have celebrated her birthday with her, right?
The next afternoon, Xia You and Mo Xixi arrived on time at the Public Relations Department. Unlike other departments of the National Security Department, the Public Relations Department had the highest number of female soldiers in Rand, and female soldiers working there did not have to adhere to the uniform dress code required by the Rand Military District, which was largely due to Major Wu’s work standards.
Fashionable coats, the latest suits, the Public Relations Department’s stylish female staff dazzled Xia You.
"Do they also do field assignments?" Xia You looked at a woman in front of her, who was wearing a tight-fitting short skirt and high heels.
"Yes, and moreover, they are one of the groups in the military region with the highest rate of field assignments. The one you’re pointing at is called Mona. She alone is equivalent to a small squad," Mo Xixi said mysteriously.
"You’re kidding. Can she handle a gun?" Xia You didn’t mean to underestimate the busty, wasp-waisted Mona, but given the way she looked, it was doubtful she could even hold a gun steadily.
"No guns, she handles wine glasses. Drinking baijiu as if it’s water, never drunk no matter how much she drinks, she has outdrank an entire criminal investigation department," said Mo Xixi. Soldiers naturally had a high tolerance for alcohol, but a heavy drinker like Mona from the Public Relations Department was rare to find.
Drinking and handling guns were two different skills, and one must know that charging into battlefields was not as effective as captivating someone over a drink.
"Are we assigned here just to be the background to their brilliance?" Xia You sighed inwardly, Rand certainly made the best use of its assets, with very different recruiting standards for each department.
"That’s why I’m also puzzled. What does Major Wu need us for? To socialize with executives, to act as hostesses, that group of women is enough," said Mo Xixi. Though she had the list and information on Rand’s high-end socialites, this was her first time actually stepping into the Public Relations Department. Managing a room full of women could be much more troublesome than managing a room full of men.
"Hello," Wuyue approached the two of them and shook hands with each. When shaking hands with Xia You, she could feel that Major Wu had a callus on the palm of her hand.
Can holding a wine glass cause calluses? Xia You didn’t ask any further, just shook hands perfunctorily.
"I’m glad you can join our large Public Relations Department for a short period. In the next two weeks, I’ll distribute some work I have on hand for you both to handle," said Wuyue, skipping basic pleasantries and going straight to the point of work. Her position today was due to her hard work.
"Major Wu, could we handle the liaison work for Lu Yimo?" Mo Xixi took the initiative to discuss work before Wuyue assigned tasks.
"Lu Yimo? Are you referring to that little pop star?" As soon as Major Wu spoke, Xia You saw Mo Xixi roll her eyes. Referring to "Death Track" as a little pop star, Wuyue and Yu Xiaonan seemed to get along well.
"Yes, that little pop star. We two are different from others in the Public Security Department; we don’t know how to socialize with important figures from all walks of life," Xia You picked up the conversation, fearing that if Mo Xixi spoke up now, she might say something offensive.
However, Xia You underestimated Wuyue, who was notoriously sweet-faced.
"What a pity, I was actually hoping to invite you both to establish contact with people from the David Sect, especially Saint Father David. This time at the Alliance Friendly Meeting, because we have invited all the critical figures from the political and military circles, I wanted to invite religious figures as well," Wuyue said with regret, glancing at Xia You, who showed no reaction. Wuyue was somewhat disappointed but still agreed to Mo Xixi’s request. "Does she really not remember anything? Good, then let Saint Father David help her recall everything that happened in the past."(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian and cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)