The Bravest

More than a month after Ye Wulian invited Lin Jie to celebrate her father's birthday, the two of them interacted more frequently. Everyone who knew them joked that they were about to get married, and Ye Wulian's family members did not object. However, this result posed a problem for the two of them.

Lin Jie was happy to see it happen, but he also knew that their relationship was not simple. Lin Jie had heard of the Military Control Commission's beauty trap in both his past and present lives. According to Ye Wulian's original performance, she should have resisted. Lin Jie guessed that the current change was nothing more than a strict order from the top. The Military Control Commission's family rules were not something that ordinary people could resist. The only puzzling thing was that the Military Control Commission should not use the beauty trap on a low-level traitor like Lin Jie.

As for Lin Jie's current determination that Ye Wulian was a military agent, it was based on Ye Wulian's performance over the past month. Lin Jie knew that our party generally would not require female comrades to have intimate relationships with the enemy, especially with traitors.

Ye Wulian was also caught off guard by the news that good things were about to happen. This was beyond her plan, so she could only play dumb. Fortunately, Lin Jie did not take advantage of her misfortune and make the fake come true. He should understand me.

Li Shiqun also learned from Ye Jiqing what Ye Wulian's family thought, and thought that he should take this opportunity to further win over Lin Jie. Although Lin Jie made a lot of money on the warehouse account with his approval, the bulk of it was given to him, and Gangcun was also trying to win over Lin Jie, asking him to resell supplies outside under the banner of the military police. So Lin Jie couldn't be given to Gangcun. There was already a Liu Yang who turned to Gangcun, and he also pulled a group of military agents and rebels, which was already a small group. If another one fell, then other people would also have ideas, and the situation must be controlled. Li Shiqun and Ye Jiqing discussed finding time to help Lin Jie propose marriage. After all, Lin Jie was alone now, and he just took the role of matchmaker. Lin Jie climbed up to the Ye family, and they were relatives, so this relationship could not be solved. Lin Jie could only rely on himself.

Still in the same cheongsam shop, Ye Wulian came to pick up the cheongsam she had ordered and met Lao Zhou in the backyard.

"Old Zhou, the next batch of medicines will be larger in quantity. There are five boxes, each box contains twenty bottles, all of which contain one hundred tablets. They are all sulfonamides, which are from the Japanese. They are relatively expensive, with ten small yellow croakers in a box, but they are much cheaper than the black market. We don't have that much money, Old Zhou, please report it, and the other party will make a move within a month." In the past two months, Ye Wulian got two batches of medicines from Ye Jiqing and other channels, but the quantity was too small, and anti-inflammatory drugs only accounted for half of them. This was considered an explanation to Old Zhou. After all, the Japanese had very strict control over medicines, and anti-inflammatory drugs were more expensive than gold, and there was no market for them.

"Really? Lin Jie did it?" Old Zhou was very excited. With this batch of medicine, who knows how many people can be saved on the front line. He forgot the rules for a moment and asked about Ye Wulian's source. The more people the intelligence channel knows, the easier it is to be exposed. If it is not necessary, there is no need to report it even if it is online. "Confirmed?"

"Confirmed, Lin Jie is helping the people from the Military Police Headquarters to resell them." Ye Wulian hesitated for a moment, but still told Lao Zhou.

"This is a serious matter. I have to ensure safety. The funds of the Military Control Commission are also very tight. I will report those who have temporarily misappropriated the reserve funds first." Lao Zhou was very happy. Although the higher-ups did not give strict orders on how much medicine to get, there might be other channels for getting it. However, since the war began, a large number of people have died in vain due to lack of medicine. Lao Zhou must get this batch of medicine.

"Xiao Ye, how are you and Lin Jie?" Old Zhou was silent for a moment, but still asked the question that was difficult to express.

"Very good." Ye Wulian's calm answer made Lao Zhou's heart ache, but he was also relieved. "As long as this batch of medicines arrives safely, I will ask the higher-ups for credit for him and help him get an identity. Then he will be one of us, and you will not be without a name or status in the future."

What Lao Zhou said seemed to be comforting Ye Wulian, but also seemed to be comforting himself.

"He and I may get married before the end of the year." Ye Wulian knew that she had to give an explanation to the Military Control Commission, and it would also prevent the Military Control Commission from assigning her another target for other special missions in the future. This was not impossible. Since she had made the decision, she might as well tie herself to Lin Jie. In this way, even if the higher-ups had other ideas, Lao Zhou, the teacher, would definitely not agree.

"Xiao Ye, this is fine. Just keep this line, and other teachers will solve it." Old Zhou understood Ye Wulian's thoughts very well. He had hurt her this time. "Xiao Ye, I'm sorry for wronging you. Lin Jie is a good person. We will be close soon. Since it has happened, don't feel awkward. Let's cultivate our relationship slowly." This was the only way to comfort him.

"Teacher has helped me block it many times before. I know this is the best result. Don't worry, he treats me very well." Old Zhou thought that Ye Wulian had sacrificed her looks and even her body to get Lin Jie's cooperation. After all, if it wasn't the case, Lin Jie would definitely not take such a big risk. Black market resellers rarely ship in batches, so doing so would easily attract attention.

Ye Wulian also admitted Lao Zhou's misunderstanding. In fact, she couldn't understand why Lin Jie, who had always been timid and cautious, would take such a risk. At that time, she also asked if it was too risky, but he said he had a solution.

Is it really for me? He obviously knows that I am using him. Does he not care about being used for me? Ye Wulian's heart was also touched at that moment. Should I be more sincere to him?

In fact, Ye Wulian also misunderstood, thinking that this was a solution that was only thought of after she proposed to get some medicines. However, she didn't know that Lin Jie started to use different means when he was transferred to manage the warehouse. A small half of this batch of goods was to be shipped by Gangcun recently, and another small half was to help Li Shiqun. The rest was part of his own stockpiles for more than half a year. It's not that he didn't want to take it all out. First, the quantity was too large and unsafe. Five boxes were already the limit. If there were more, even the Military Control Commission would be suspicious. Second, the rest was to be handed over to our party in the future when there was a chance.

Let's not talk about this side. At Ye Wulian's home, Ye's father Ye Zhantang was receiving Ye Jiqing. Although he was the elder, due to the relationship with Li Shiqun, Ye Zhantang could not put on airs. He warmly invited him to sit down and asked the servants to serve tea.

"Ji Qing, it's been a while since you last visited your fourth uncle. You haven't been here since your fourth uncle's birthday. Is your business busy? Is everything okay at home?"

"Uncle, everything is fine at home. I've been busy with business matters. Uncle, I came to discuss something with you today."

"Oh, is it Wulian who is causing trouble for you again?" Ye Zhantang could only think of this. In fact, this branch of their family had little contact with Ye Jiqing's family. It was Ye Jiqing who came alone at night when they went back for birthday celebrations. Only Ye Wulian had been good friends with Ye Jiqing since childhood. After returning from Yanjing University, she ignored her family's business and went to work for Ye Jiqing's family's shipping company, saying that her family's business would belong to her younger brother in the future, and she didn't want to work for her younger brother in vain. It's true that people become wild after reading too much, but Ye Zhantang said that he was very open-minded and didn't let Ye Wulian marry like other families, and let her be wild outside.

"Don't worry, Fourth Uncle. Wu Lian is very capable and has not caused any trouble. But I came here today to discuss Wu Lian's affairs. I wonder if Wu Lian has been betrothed to someone?" Ye Jiqing went straight to the point.

"Well, well, no, but you know your child, Wu Lian, she loves to take the lead. As a father, it is not right for me to make arrangements without her approval. You also know that Wu Lian went to Yanjing to study before, so I still have to ask her first."

Ye Zhantang thought that they were trying to find a marriage for his daughter. Nowadays, most families with some strength would do this. But his daughter knew that she didn't like someone, so he couldn't force her. If he pushed her too hard, she might run away, just like when she just graduated from high school. Her mother wanted to introduce her to some young masters from big families all day long. But she got tired of it and ran away after leaving a letter. Half a year later, she wrote back saying that she was studying in Beijing. Her mother was so worried that she cried all the time. After that, the family didn't dare to control her anymore. So Ye Zhantang tactfully refused.

"It's good that he's not betrothed. His brother-in-law and I want to be a matchmaker for Wu Lian, and today we came to ask Fourth Uncle for his opinion."

"Last time I celebrated my birthday, Wu Lian brought back a boyfriend. Her mother and I are very satisfied with him. Jiqing, please thank Director Li for me." Ye Zhantang quickly took over the conversation and stopped Ye Jiqing from saying the rest of the words, otherwise it would be difficult to refuse.

"Oh, Fourth Uncle, can you let me finish? How can I harm Wu Lian? I'm talking about her boyfriend, Lin Jie, who is Shi Qun's subordinate. Shi Qun is very optimistic about him. He heard that the two of them are together, so he asked me to come and ask. I'm afraid that Wu Lian has been used to wildness. She is not young anymore, 25 years old, and she doesn't know how to rush. I also know that you were scared back then and didn't dare to urge her, so I came to ask for your opinion and give them a push."

"Oh, you mean Lin Jie. He's a good young man. He got along well with me last time. And since Wu Lian brought him back herself, there shouldn't be any problem. Why don't we give it a try? We can make an appointment some other day, and you and Shi Qun can bring Lin Jie over to propose marriage."

Three days later, Ye Wulian was left at home by her father to wait for Li Shiqun and Ye Jiqing to bring Lin Jie to propose marriage. Her father asked her opinion at noon the day before. After all, she came back, so Ye Wulian agreed. Her father and mother were very satisfied with Lin Jie. Lin Jie knew about it later than her. When he was about to get off work in the afternoon, Li Shiqun called him to his office to tell him. Lin Jie did not dare to refuse. He called Wulian to discuss it.

In the private room of the restaurant, Lin Jie saw Ye Wulian who had arrived earlier. The girl's face was a little red. She didn't greet him as usual, and didn't respond when he greeted her. She just glared at him fiercely.

Lin Jie ordered the dishes, and after the waiter left, he looked at Ye Wulian, who was not sure what she was thinking, and lowered her head without saying anything. He thought she was unwilling, and felt a little embarrassed for a moment. After the dishes were served, as a man, Lin Jie had to speak.

"Wulian, if you don't want to, I will go talk to Director Li. I won't make things difficult for you." Ye Wulian was a little surprised by Lin Jie's words.

I thought Lin Jie liked me so much, and seeing that I was very close to him during this period, and I took the risk to help him get the drugs, he asked Li Shiqun to help me get married. Although I agreed, I was also very angry. Obviously, we both knew that we were acting together, and we cooperated well. I also said that I would give him a chance to pursue me, but he couldn't force me.

But after hearing what he said, it seemed that he did not take the initiative to ask Li Shiqun to come forward. Could it be that Li Shiqun wanted to win over Lin Jie and came up with this idea? Although he had this idea, he still had to ask clearly: "What do you say? Didn't you ask him to come forward?"

Lin Jie finally understood why Wu Lian was like this. "It was really not me who asked him to come forward. Li Shiqun just told me so I didn't dare to refuse."

"Hehe, you men, you said you like me, don't you just want me? Now you can't wait even a moment, and you still refuse to admit it. No need to wait, I will go home with you in the evening, are you satisfied? You also said that you have an obligation to work for the country, but you are full of lies and are just a pervert." Ye Wulian became more and more angry as she spoke, forgetting that she came to discuss something with Lin Jie. Didn't she look like a girl who was angry with her boyfriend?

Lin Jie was completely shocked. Why are you so serious? Aren't you here to discuss this? If you don't want to, find a way. Why are you so angry? I can't force you to do it if you don't want to. How can someone who grew up in a civilized society do something illegal?

But Ye Wulian didn’t know.

"After getting married, what else can you do? Isn't it just sleeping in the same bed? What else is there to discuss? Don't you men just think about that all day long?" Although she was mentally prepared and agreed to it, she got inexplicably angry when she saw Lin Jie, and blurted out unpleasant words.

"Wulian, calm down, isn't this a discussion?"

"What to discuss? The wedding is casual, I agree, but you also have to agree to join the Military Control Commission, you promised me that. From now on you will be my subordinate, you have to listen to me in everything." Ye Wulian didn't hesitate anymore and accepted the reality.

"Wulian, keep your voice down," Lin Jie was startled. It would be troublesome if someone heard him.

"Ah, I agree. Didn't we discuss a fake marriage? Sleeping in separate beds and stuff?" Lin Jie muttered softly.

Ye Wulian, who had already accepted her fate, did not hear, "What did you say?"

"I didn't say anything, I just said I will treat you well in the future and listen to you in everything." If he still wanted to refuse at this time, he would be stupid. He really liked her and didn't lie to her. Even if she was forced, but looking at her angry look just now, she didn't look forced at all. It was just like a young couple quarreling, and he was the one being scolded. He didn't dare to talk back.

"That's good to know. Dress nicely tomorrow and bring all the gifts. Don't forget any. My mom is very particular about old-fashioned etiquette. Don't embarrass me. And you're still smiling. You must be very happy that you succeeded. I don't want to eat anymore. Humph, I'm leaving. You go back by yourself." After saying that, she picked up her handbag and turned to leave.

Lin Jie sat there motionless, grinning foolishly, "Wulian is like this, of course she is unwilling, she is just a tsundere."

Ye Wulian returned home angrily and hid in her room, waiting for her anger to subside. Thinking back to how she scolded Lin Jie just now, she felt that it was not right. She was not discussing a solution at all, she was just venting her anger. And those words, how could she say them? It was so embarrassing. Will Xiaojie treat me well after marriage? Oh, what was she thinking?

Ye Wulian's heart was in turmoil. At this moment, she was no longer an agent of the Military Control Commission, but a girl waiting to get married.