Chapter 103: Chapter 103 Reporting to the Superior
Although the exchange was brief, Uncle Xia felt certain that Huo Shiqian was not the kind of person who couldnât distinguish right from wrong. Given the abnormal behavior of the two, he decided to wait and see, and he even gave a look that stopped Aunt Xia and Zhao Xiaogui, who almost couldnât contain themselves.
Xia Chuyi had also been keeping a close eye on Huo Shiqian.
Since Grandma Xia had come in and spoken those words, Huo Shiqianâs expression had remained unchanged. Though he appeared calm, his eyes had already turned cold, like a deep and bottomless icy pond.
His fingers tapped on the table, producing a faint yet rhythmic sound.
Then Xiao Wang would speak according to his instructions.
Was this Huo Shiqian, hating the Xia Family so much that he didnât want to speak with them?
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Were the movements of his hands some kind of signaling method?
Huo Shiqian continued to tap his fingers. Xiao Wang still stood in front, saying, âOld lady, your eldest grandson, heâs the one who took advantage of Xia Chenggui Comradeâs childâs priority spot to get into the factory, right?â
âYes, yes, yes, thatâs right, Officer. I must tell you, my Cheng Gui indeed used the martyrâs child benefits,â Grandma Xia was led by the nose by Xiao Wang, not realizing at all how he knew about it.
âOh, I see,â Xiao Wang said with a smile.
Then, he stood at attention on the spot, turned around, and saluted Huo Shiqian with a solemn expression, shouting, âReporting to the battalion commander, the investigation is clear. Please give your instructions!â
Everyone present was taken aback.
Whatâs this?
âProceed according to regulations,â Huo Shiqian nodded and said softly.
âYes!â Xiao Wang stood at ease, then turned back around and said, âXia Chengzu, for your act of impersonation as a martyrâs child, we will report to our superiors according to the law.â
Upon hearing this, Grandma Xia was bewildered, âOfficer, what, what do you mean by this?â
The tone of this young soldier suggested that this report wasnât going to be good.
âOld lady, there have been legal violations concerning Xia Chengzuâs employment, so we will report to our superiors according to the law and then issue orders to Ling County to revoke his job.â
Talking about reporting up the chain was actually unnecessary; they just had to mention it to the county officials, and Xia Chengzuâs job would naturally be removed.
âGrandma!â Xia Chengzuâs face turned pale as he heard Xiao Wangâs words, anxiously tugging at Grandma Xiaâs sleeve.
Grandma Xia also panicked, and after realizing what was happening, she immediately stepped forward, insisting on squeezing past Xiao Wang, âOfficer, Officer, listen to me, my family is in a unique situation, Chengzu deserves the care heâs been givenâŠâ
âOld lady, please donât do this, donât do thisâŠâ Xiao Wang tried hard to stop Grandma Xia.
Suddenly, the tapping of Huo Shiqianâs fingers on the table stopped.
His pair of deep, penetrating eyes, sharp as piercing ice, shot directly at Grandma Xia.
Grandma Xiaâs movements paused, and she couldnât help but shiver.
âOfficer, OfficerâŠâ Grandma Xia couldnât speak anymore; Huo Shiqianâs look reminded her of those soldiers in wartime, exuding a thick aura of killing intent.
Huo Shiqian gradually stood up straight, relying on his height advantage to look down at Grandma Xia and her group, âComrade Xia Chenggui sacrificed himself for the country and can be regarded as a hero. Yet he couldnât even protect his own daughterâs immediate interest.â
Huo Shiqian enunciated every word with precision, each like a knife, âI, Huo Shiqian, am ashamed before the martyred heroes!â
âTherefore, anyone who infringes upon the rights of the martyrâs child, Xia Chuyi, the military will severely punish them.â
He glanced indifferently at Xia Chengzu, who was so frightened that he hid behind Grandma Xia.
Such a person, impersonating a martyrâs child?