Chapter 492: Seeing the Legendary Sister-in-Law

A brisk woman walked down the corridor, looking not yet fifty.

Liang Lihua, Wu Zhekun's mother, works at the Military District Secret Communications Office, handling secret military communications.

Seeing the woman, Su Feixue rose to greet her.

"Sister-in-law."

Liang Lihua's voice was bright: "Feixue, how is Xiao Kun?"

Su Feixue didn't know the details and was thinking how to speak so as to ease Liang Lihua's worry.

But at that moment Lu Cheng had already spoken up.

"He is still under treatment; the danger to his life hasn't been ruled out yet, but you needn't worry—he's receiving full‑scale care, and his vital signs are still fairly good."

Hearing that her son was so badly injured, Liang Lihua couldn't quite believe the young man's words.

"Feixue, who is this?"

Su Feixue explained: "Sister-in-law, this is Lu Cheng, the Lu Cheng I mentioned before, and he personally escorted Xiao Kun back."

Upon hearing the name, Liang Lihua's tense expression gradually relaxed.

"So you are Lu Cheng. In the past two years, I've heard that name a lot."

Lu Cheng gave a slight nod: "Greetings, sister-in-law, sorry to trouble you."

Just now, hearing Senior Sister say that someone in the army wanted to try him, it was Wu Shixiong who stepped in to resolve it.

Thus, facing the woman, Lu Cheng behaved very respectfully.

When Lu Cheng called her "sister-in-law," Liang Lihua's brows involuntarily knit.

Mainly because Lu Cheng is so young, about the same age as her little son, while she is already half buried.

But then she thought, Lu Cheng is a closed‑door disciple of Xu Erye, and his beloved is a senior brother, so his use of that term is actually appropriate.

"Thank you, Lu Cheng. If you hadn't brought Xiao Kun back to the hospital, my son would have…"

Liang Lihua paused; her son was still under intensive care, and saying that now was somewhat untimely.

"Sister-in-law, you speak too highly. Wu Zhekun and I have always gotten along well, and besides, he's a soldier; escorting the wounded is part of our logistics duty."

Lu Cheng's words, putting feeling before reason, made Liang Lihua nod.

No wonder Xu Erye chose him as a closed‑door disciple; he does have certain strengths.

"If Wu Shixiong could put feeling before reason like you, Xiao Kun wouldn't have been sent to the frontline. But Wu Shixiong only sees reason, no sentiment."

Liang Lihua said it helplessly; Lu Cheng understood her meaning.

The Wu Family has two grown daughters and only one son, Wu Zhekun, who was sent to such a dangerous frontline.

If Wu Shixiong considered even a hint of parent‑child affection, with the Wu family's influence, Wu Zhekun could have spent his life peacefully in an easy department.

Instead, now he suffered such severe injuries that his life is barely hanging on.

Few people would send their own son to the battlefield like this.

"Sister-in-law, Wu Shixiong carries the nation in his heart; that's the great righteousness. For mortals like us, even a hundred years of study can't match his enlightenment."

Liang Lihua smiled helplessly: "You two are senior brothers, so you certainly aren't speaking to me."

Lu Cheng heard that and immediately realized he had praised the wrong person.

"No, no, sister-in-law, I'm definitely speaking to you. When I have time, I'll go find Wu Shixiong, talk to him properly, and try to keep Wu Zhekun from going to dangerous places again."

Liang Lihua finally brightened: "Then it's settled. After this period, I'll invite you to my home; you must come."

Lu Cheng hesitated for a moment; he had just spoken offhand, but seeing Liang Lihua's demeanor, it seemed she took him seriously.

What right does he have to educate Wu Shixiong? As a junior police officer, even getting a glimpse of the Chief of Staff is already a favor.

Moreover, Wu Zhekun's deployment to the frontline was likely opposed by his whole family, and they surely urged Wu Shixiong.

But in the end they couldn't change Wu Shixiong's mind; Lu Cheng, as an outsider, could do little.

Although he hadn't met Wu Shixiong, just thinking of him made Lu Cheng know he was a very stern person.

Lu Cheng truly didn't want to step through that door; he only blamed his quick tongue earlier and, helplessly, looked toward Senior Sister.

Su Feixue smiled, indicating she was also powerless.

"Alright, sister-in-law, I've promised on Lu Cheng's behalf, but if he can't find the door, I'll take him there."

Got it, this is something that must be done.

Liang Lihua, who has dealt with countless people, naturally saw that Lu Cheng was being forced onto a hot seat, so she intentionally relaxed and said.

"You don't need to be nervous; Wu Shixiong is a bit stern, but I think he still knows how to be courteous to you, junior brother."

Before Lu Cheng could sigh, Su Feixue immediately agreed: "Sister-in-law, what you say is absolutely true; I know Wu Shixiong well—he never does things for others, yet he has done two things for you."

Lu Cheng knew which two deeds: the first was clearing Lin Zhenfeng's name, allowing Lin Qingyan to reunite with her family, which compensated for his regret in a previous life.

The second was recent: the controversy over the shooting of a prisoner, which Wu Shixiong also stepped in to resolve.

Of course, Wu Shixiong's willingness to intervene may have been for Master Xu Erye's face.

Because of the senior‑brother relationship, Lu Cheng felt a bit more confident.

The far end of the hospital corridor suddenly lit up.

A few doctors in white coats emerged, and Liang Lihua, seeing this, hurried forward to greet them.

But before she could ask about her son, a young girl stepped forward and began asking.

She then realized it was the same young girl who had been waiting at the operating‑room door.

Su Feixue added beside her: "Sister-in-law, this is Lu Cheng's elder sister."

Liang Lihua nodded; she was curious why Lu Cheng's sister had also come and seemed even more anxious than she was, but she had no mind to ask now.

The doctor then said: "After our further treatment, Platoon Leader Wu's vital signs have stabilized; in other words, he's out of life‑threatening danger."

Liang Lihua extended her hand, speaking crisply: "Thank you, comrade, for your hard work."

"You're welcome; it's our duty. However, Platoon Leader Wu still needs observation, so if you wish to visit, you'll have to wait until the next day."

Even though he heard his son was in mortal danger, since arriving at the hospital he has remained very calm.

Now that she heard her son was out of danger, Liang Lihua completely put her mind at ease.

Su Feixue said then: "Sister-in-law, since Xiao Kun is fine, you don't need to stay here guarding; I'll stay at the hospital, and when Xiao Kun wakes up I'll notify you."

Liang Lihua thought for a moment, then said: "Then thank you, Feixue; there really is an urgent matter in the agency that I need to handle."

It's fine, sister-in-law, you go ahead and get busy…

Liang Lihua again extended her hand: "Lu Cheng, thank you too; when you come to my home, I'll set a banquet to entertain you."

You're welcome, sister-in-law…

Liang Lihua finally glanced at Lu Ying again, then quickly left the hospital.

Watching her hurried back, Lu Cheng couldn't help but shake his head: "I always feel this family is lacking something."

Su Feixue glanced: "What's lacking?"

Lacking human warmth.

Hearing Lu Cheng slowly utter those words, Su Feixue fell silent.

Indeed, Wu Zhekun was almost dead, yet that Senior Brother Wu didn't even come to check.

Liang Lihua did come, but she only asked about the situation and then hurried off.