Chapter 15: Sisters, Don’t Hesitate—Just Go For It

While others felt drained after a sleepless night, Lu Jiaor was bursting with energy. Sister Qing, Xiao Zhen, and Xiao Fang—the three women—barely closed their eyes until dawn. With so many people around, a strong sense of security settled over them, and they finally exhaled deeply, relieved.

However, after breakfast, the man whose two fingers had been cut off the previous night returned. As he passed Lu Jiaor’s berth, he glared at her with a fierce, malevolent expression and glanced several times at Sister Qing, Xiao Zhen, and Xiao Fang nearby.

The three women were instantly terrified by his ferocious demeanor, a mix of anger, shock, and fear gripping them.

“Don’t look at us like that. We’re not involved with her,” Sister Qing said quickly.

“Yes, we don’t know her. If you’re after someone, go after her. We have nothing to do with this,” Xiao Zhen added.

“That’s right, just find her, not us,” Xiao Fang chimed in.

All three hurriedly distanced themselves, fearing the man might pick the wrong target for revenge.

Lu Jiaor remained silent.

The middle-aged cadre man said nothing.

It was unclear whether the man believed them, but after staring darkly at Lu Jiaor for some time—as if trying to memorize her face—he turned away in anger.

Yet, despite his vengeful posture, Lu Jiaor felt no fear.

“Sister Qing, we *do* know each other. Why do you say we don’t? I’m heartbroken! You even promised to introduce me to an officer!” she said, smiling unexpectedly as the man walked off, much to everyone’s surprise.

“You little bitch, I don’t know you! Don’t talk nonsense, you’re trying to frame me. Damn you, I’ll beat you to death!” Sister Qing exploded in fury, leaping up and glaring at Lu Jiaor with such rage it seemed she might devour her alive.

The man hadn’t gone far and surely heard Lu Jiaor’s words, confirming his suspicion that they were all in cahoots. Sister Qing’s fear intensified.

Not only Sister Qing was terrified and enraged; Xiao Zhen and Xiao Fang also dreaded being innocently implicated and naturally sided with Sister Qing.

“Sister Qing, she’s up to no good, seeking revenge on us. This woman is wicked, it has to be intentional.”

“Bitch, she wants to harm us—we can’t let her get away with it.”

Xiao Zhen and Xiao Fang were equally frightened, suddenly dragged into this mess by Lu Jiaor, whom they now despised.

Even if they didn’t defend Sister Qing, they were ready to take action.

The three women, furious and desperate, closed in on Lu Jiaor. Two reached out to grab her, while the third tried to climb onto her berth.

“I didn’t harm you at all! You have to believe me. Yesterday, she kept trying to talk to me, wanting to introduce an officer to me too. She’s been introducing you all to battalion commanders and deputy battalion commanders—surely she’d introduce me to a battalion, company, or regiment commander with a salary of over a hundred yuan a month,” Lu Jiaor said.

“Sister Qing convinced me completely. This morning, she even changed her mind and decided to go on blind dates with you for battalion or regiment commanders. Aren’t we on the same side now?”

“You really don’t need to be afraid. What’s there to fear? We’re going to meet battalion, regiment, and company commanders. Just one call from us about a bad guy bullying us, and they’ll bring hundreds of soldiers. Even dozens would come to protect us.”

“Not just one man—no matter how many there are, we’re not scared. Sisters, don’t back down. We’re all about to become army wives; the military is our backing. If that man dares glare at us again, we’ll just go at him.”

Lu Jiaor grinned brightly, speaking with endless confidence as she deftly dodged the attempts of Sister Qing and another woman to grab her. She slipped between them with agile ease, landing a few kicks here and there. Once the other woman climbed onto the middle berth, she shoved Lu Jiaor toward the other two, continuing the lively scuffle.