Pregnant and Pampered: The Heiress in a Military Compound

He was starting to regret it.

’I shouldn’t have made such a big scene. My son is doing just fine as a worker in the factory, and he has opportunities for promotion. But if I’ve offended the vice factory director and the factory director, our futures...’

Now, he finally understood the severe consequences of offending Xie Changning and Wang Daqiang.

Unfortunately, time couldn’t be turned back.

And there was no cure for regret.

"Vice Factory Director Wang!" At that thought, he hurried to call out to Wang Daqiang, hoping to salvage the situation.

Unfortunately, Wang Daqiang had no desire to hear his drivel. He just gave the man a cold look. "If you have something to say, say it here. If it’s not important, get back to work."

’The factory has so many orders. Who has time to listen to his nonsense?’

"Vice Factory Director, I know I was wrong. I shouldn’t have opposed the director during the meeting..."

"Stop, stop, stop. I can see you still haven’t truly recognized your mistake!" Wang Daqiang knew what was coming the moment the man started talking.

’He probably thinks he just offended people because of his bad attitude.’

’He hasn’t recognized his real mistake. He hasn’t realized that something like sanitary napkins requires a more delicate touch.’

Wang Daqiang cut him off, displeased. "If you have nothing else to say, then leave. Stop being an eyesore."

With that, Wang Daqiang walked into his office.

He completely ignored the man’s incessant muttering behind him.

Xie Changning was in her office, flipping through some documents, when the fax machine beside her began to buzz. A fax was coming in from the higher-ups.

She walked over to the machine and pulled out the pages. A smile bloomed on her face as she read.

The fax contained information the leaders had gathered about sanitary napkins while they were abroad, including feedback from their family members who had tried the products.

The feedback mostly came from younger women. The older ones seemed to find the topic too embarrassing to write about for the leaders to discuss in a meeting.

However, two young women had written very detailed accounts of their experiences, explaining which products felt softer, more comfortable, and so on.

Xie Changning collected their opinions and added her own insights from products she had used in her past life.

’Everyone has different skin sensitivity, so we’ll need to develop different materials in the future.’

’But for now, I need to create a product that most women can use.’

’We can specialize later.’

Once she finished organizing the materials, she called Director Zhao to thank the leadership for their assistance. "Director Zhao, when I come to Chuncheng, I’d like to treat you and the other leaders to a meal to thank you all for your support..."

"Hey now, no need to treat us. We’re upstanding leaders, and we have high hopes for the young people of this new era. If you’re truly grateful, just earn more foreign currency for the country!"

Since the director had spoken, Xie Changning knew not to press the issue.

She understood that if she treated them to a meal, someone with ill intentions could use it against them, potentially causing trouble for the leaders.

That’s why they flat-out refused such invitations.

A leader could treat his subordinates, but they generally wouldn’t accept invitations from them.

Xie Changning didn’t get sentimental or offended. Instead, she used her factory’s products to prepare a few inexpensive gift packages for the leaders.

The packages contained new products and included feedback cards, complete with separate sections for the leaders and their family members to write down their thoughts. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

No one could find any fault with this.

More importantly, Xie Changning had the words "Trial Product" printed on the outer packaging.

Even their political rivals would have no grounds to make trouble.

After Xie Changning contacted Director Zhao, Xie Changyi in Hui Chun City also called her. "Vice Factory Director Lin from the machine tool factory has been exposed as a traitor. The higher-ups want you to come over tomorrow to assist with the investigation."

Hearing this, the tension in Xie Changning’s brow eased.

’The investigation had been a long time coming. They started looking into him as far back as Yue Yihan’s last visit. No, it was even earlier—Vice Factory Director Lin was implicated when Yu Huo was arrested.’

’They just hadn’t made their move yet.’

’They must have been fishing for bigger players.’

’Now, the time must be right, so the leaders have decided to make the arrest.’

"I’ll head over tomorrow. Coincidentally, our factory has just finished developing the new product line. I’ll bring a set for you to try."

"Sounds good."

Phone calls were expensive, so the two sisters didn’t waste time on pleasantries. They stuck to business and quickly hung up.

After hanging up, Xie Changning left her office.

She told Wang Daqiang to prepare an assortment of products. She was going to deliver some "gifts."

Gift-giving was common back then, but few were as open about it as Xie Changning.

Wang Daqiang trailed after Xie Changning, following her lead and packing the samples into white canvas bags stamped with the words "TRIAL PRODUCT."

"Director, are we sure about this?" Wang Daqiang asked. ’The higher-ups won’t think we’re trying to bribe them, will they?’

Xie Changning waved a dismissive hand. "It’s fine. We’re requesting feedback, which is different from giving gifts."

Hearing this, Wang Daqiang glanced down at the "TRIAL PRODUCT" lettering on the canvas bag in his hands and nodded.

’If the director says it’s fine, then it’s fine!’

He resumed packing.

Wang Daqiang worked with renewed vigor. In total, they packed several dozen gift bags—not just for the senior leaders, but for some of the other staff members as well.

There was one for everyone.

「The next day.」

Xie Changning once again took a car to Chuncheng, getting out at the entrance to Yue Yihan’s military base.

Everyone knew Yue Yihan doted on his wife, so when Xie Changning arrived at the military base, a crowd had gathered at the gate to gawk.

They wanted to see for themselves just how beautiful Commander Yue’s wife was.

And if she was as stunning as everyone who’d seen her claimed.

When Xie Changning stepped out of the car, she was surprised to see a crowd of soldiers standing at the base entrance. ’Don’t they have training today?’

’Could a VIP be visiting? Are they waiting here to greet them?’

Xie Changning was thoroughly confused.

But when all eyes turned to her, a sudden thought struck Xie Changning. She suspected—

’Don’t tell me they’re all here to see me?’

’Am I really that big of a deal?’

While Xie Changning was still wondering, she overheard two soldiers whispering nearby.

"As expected of the woman who has Commander Yue wrapped around her finger. She really does look prettier than the belle of our Art Troupe."

"I didn’t really believe it before, but now that I’ve seen her, I’m a believer. I even think our commander married up..."

Their conversation answered Xie Changning’s question.

Because of Yue Yihan, everyone wanted to see what she looked like.

Xie Changning was speechless. ’Honestly... even soldiers can’t resist a bit of gossip!’

Approaching from a distance, Yue Yihan saw his men gawking at their "sister-in-law."

The moment he appeared, the young soldiers snapped into formation and saluted Xie Changning. "Greetings, Ma’am! It’s an honor to meet you!"