Transmigrated into a child bride, she punishes scumbags, raises children, and marries a soldier.

Zhou Chuan leaned back in his chair, fearless: "I didn't expect Political Commissar Ma to be so protective of his own. It's Sun Gousheng's good fortune to be able to follow Political Commissar Ma. But after saying so much, it seems you've forgotten whether you really embarked on that path for people like us?"

“Does Sun Gousheng dare to put his hand on his heart and say that he ran away from home for me, his childhood sweetheart? Did you, Political Commissar Ma, embark on that perilous path for me? You did it for yourselves, for your families, for a chance to survive, for us, strangers you don’t even know?”

"I acknowledge that some people are great; they dedicate themselves to the revolution, even at the cost of their lives, to save the country and the nation. But ask yourselves honestly, are you that kind of person?"

"No, don't try to make yourself look good. Many of the people who were with you died. You just got lucky and survived. From now on, you'll have a smooth career and never have to worry about food or drink. If you're ruthless, you can even kick out the old hags in the countryside who bore your children and took care of your parents-in-law. What do you have to complain about?"

"You suffered, but you also gained rewards. The dead are recorded in history and will be remembered for eternity, while the living are promoted and live a carefree life. What are we, the feudal dregs you kicked away? We are dead, so what? Who will remember us?"

Political Commissar Ma looked intently at Zhou Chuan and said, "You don't seem like a feudal dreg!"

Sun Jun seemed to be meeting Zhou Chuan for the first time: "Are you her?"

Zhou Chuan said with his eyes half-closed, "That scoundrel is long dead!"

Political Commissar Ma put aside his previous disdain and sat upright behind his desk, ready to take this matter seriously: "Since Comrade Zhou Chuan is a sensible person, let's not beat around the bush. Just say what you think."

Zhou Chuan crossed his legs: "Political Commissar Ma, why do you have to be forced to show sincerity? Asking me what I think? What thoughts could I possibly have? I know nothing about your military region, not even about salaries and benefits. Even if I had ideas, I wouldn't know where to start."

When Sun Jun heard Zhou Chuan mention salary and benefits, he opened his mouth, but was stopped by Political Commissar Ma. He held back and didn't say anything, trusting that Political Commissar Ma wouldn't do anything reckless.

Political Commissar Ma secretly bit his cheek: "Comrade Zhou Chuan, let's not talk about those things. The Sun family has wronged you, and they should compensate you accordingly. Once you've taken the money, you can have nothing to do with each other anymore. Knowing those things won't do you any good."

Zhou Chuan smiled slightly: "So don't ask me. If you ask me, I'll definitely have to find out the exact number before I can give you the correct answer. If I give you too little, I'll regret it for the rest of my life."

Political Commissar Ma took a deep breath and held out one hand: "Five hundred yuan!"

"political commissar!"

Zhou Chuan hadn't done anything yet, but he had startled Sun Jun. That much money would take him at least half a year to save, even if he didn't eat or drink. Plus, Liu Cuilan was pregnant now, and their expenses would be even greater; five hundred yuan was far too much.

Political Commissar Ma ignored Sun Jun, who was about to jump up and down. He looked at Zhou Chuan, who showed no sign of distress, and was shocked. Was this really a child bride from the countryside?

As far as he knew, the most they had given in the past year or so was only a little over four hundred yuan. It wasn't that they were stingy, but they were really short of money. None of those young wives from the countryside had ever seen so much money before. Some of them would nod eagerly when they heard that they could be given a hundred yuan.

This guy is quite something, not even 500 yuan. Commissar Ma's heart tightened; this guy is not easy to deal with.

It had only been two years since the liberation of the whole country, and the government started paying officers' salaries in the last two years. Everyone was short of money, so receiving four or five hundred yuan was a lot.

He gave her that amount because he knew she had something on Sun Jun, and the extra money was essentially hush money.

Sun Jun has no direct connection to his three older sisters' affairs, but he is indeed the one who directly benefits from them. If word gets out, the higher-ups will consider the impact, and Sun Jun's future in the army will be over. He has to think more about them.

"Comrade Zhou Chuan, as Sun Jun's former superior, I reported this number on his behalf. How about that? Isn't that sincere enough?" Political Commissar Ma gave Sun Jun a comforting look, then stared at Zhou Chuan.

Zhou Chuan said in a calm tone: "Political Commissar Ma, let me ask you, how much of that 500 yuan is hush money? I can understand you protecting your old subordinates, but don't treat me like a fool. 500 yuan isn't even enough to cover my wages for over 20 years. What, do you think I have to be grateful for a few hundred yuan?"

"Since you say that child brides don't count, then convert it into wages. Give me whatever amount is due. If you don't want me to talk nonsense, then give me hush money. Don't try anything funny. I'm a country bumpkin, and I don't understand your convoluted explanations."