Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife

Chapter 693: Chapter 693: Refusal to Make Amends

Jiang Conghe, a chief from Yanjing, had been dispatched to the locale, and regardless of the reason, the local military district had to take some action. Moreover, as the family of a chief was assaulted, it was inevitable that personal responsibility must be pursued. Otherwise, how could one save face?

As a result, Qi Taiguo was summoned by Commissar Tan for a reprimand.

”The assailants are your mother and mother-in-law. As their son, it’s your duty to educate them properly. You cannot abet the abuser. We live in a society with laws, and such wanton fighting has to be reported to the public security for filing a case. Considering your family’s special circumstances, you should go and offer an apology to Commander Chiang. I will mediate on your behalf as well, and we can consider the matter settled,” said Commissar Tan as he looked at Qi Taiguo.

Qi Taiguo furrowed his brow and pursed his lips.

Apologize? He hadn’t even settled his accounts with them yet. Why should he apologize?

”Commissar Tan, I want to ask, how will we pursue the matter of my wife being pushed by Madam Jiang to the point of miscarriage? As a soldier sworn to protect my country and family, how can I focus on charging into battle if my family is subjected to such bullying?” Qi Taiguo said with evident heartache.

Commissar Tan choked on his words and after a long pause, he said, ”This was indeed unfair to Comrade Cheng Su. But Commander Qi, keeping the situation at a stalemate is not a solution. You have to consider your own future. There will always be another child!”

Qi Taiguo suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of desolation and disgust. His spirit deflated, he said with drooping eyelids, ”If the families of soldiers cannot be protected, what’s the use of discussing promotions or futures? As a soldier, what’s the point of serving if I can’t even protect my own family? How can we speak of protecting the country?”

Hearing the despair and contempt in Qi Taiguo’s tone, Commissar Tan’s expression grew stern as he said, ”Comrade Qi Taiguo, you need to assess your attitude properly.”

”Commissar Tan, I refuse to make that apology. My wife is still recovering at home. I cannot even demand justice for her, yet I am expected to kowtow to the abuser? What kind of husband and man would I be?” Qi Taiguo said, lifting his head defiantly.

”You...” Commissar Tan gasped in frustration, seething with anger. What a stubborn ox!

After thinking for a moment, his voice softened as he said, ”I understand you’re upset, and this matter has had significant repercussions. You have to give everyone a way to step down gracefully. Rest assured, I’m aware of your demands and have already reported them to the higher-ups. Military Doctor Chiang will be immediately transferred. Does that satisfy you now?”

Qi Taiguo remained unmoved. In his eyes, the transfer of Chiang Qing was inevitable; with the scandal having escalated to this point, did the military district even care about its image?

Seeing no signs of Qi Taiguo softening, Commissar Tan couldn’t help feeling agitated himself.

The two were at an impasse.

Regimental Commander Mai walked in, whispered a few words to Commissar Tan, who was taken aback, then looked at Qi Taiguo and thought, this young man is indeed lucky.

”You may go back for now. In the future, you must rein in your family members and prevent impulsive incidents,” Commissar Tan told Qi Taiguo.

Qi Taiguo was somewhat surprised and looked towards Regimental Commander Mai. What had happened?

”Nothing much, just that there’s been a call from Beijing. It seems that Commander Chiang might have to return to the capital soon to deal with some matters,” said Regimental Commander Mai with a smile. If Commander Chiang was leaving, naturally, his family would have to leave as well, and this issue would be left unresolved.

Qi Taiguo tilted his head slightly, saluted the two men, and walked out of the office.

The moment the door closed, he overheard Regimental Commander Mai speaking to Commissar Tan that the matter had caused a deep impact, that the higher-ups were quite shocked, especially since there was a significant military parade this year, which concerned the morale of the entire nation’s military...

Qi Taiguo stood for a while, the corners of his mouth curving into a slight smirk, and then he walked away.