Chapter 113: It’s Her! It’s Her! That Benefactor!

General He and Madam He have been married for decades, weathering countless storms together from the chaotic wartime era to the current peaceful times, supporting each other through thick and thin with deep marital affection.

Madam He comes from a scholarly and refined family. In her youth, she was a noble young lady of a prestigious household. At that time, General He was just a low-ranking squad leader in the army. When Madam He came to deliver supplies, they met for the first time, and General He instantly fell in love at first sight.

The illiterate squad leader and the gentle young lady from a cultured family—no matter how you looked at it, they seemed an ill-matched pair.

But among all the suitors the young Madam He had, she deliberately chose the brave and upright squad leader. Even though her family put heavy pressure on her, she waited patiently as he rose through the ranks, surviving the front lines, and finally the two lovers reunited and got married after a long separation.

Outside, General He projects an aura of authority and dignity, but at home, he is gentle and cautious with his wife.

Madam He is gentle like water throughout her life, and her excellent upbringing means she remains calm and composed no matter the situation. General He had never seen her so nervous and excited.

So he quickly asked with concern, “What’s—”

Before he finished, Madam He was already emotionally shouting, “It’s her! It’s her! That’s her! She is the benefactor I told you about!”

Benefactor?

He Meijiao was utterly confused.

General He quickly caught on, “You mean the last time on the street when your wallet was stolen, a young girl helped you snatch it back and subdued the thief? That’s the benefactor you’re talking about?”

“Yes, yes, that’s her!”

Madam He nodded repeatedly, her eyes fixed tightly on Chu Yue. After the initial surprise faded, all that remained was gratitude and admiration.

Following Madam He’s gaze, General He looked back at Chu Yue. At first, his eyes were only on Lu Yuanbao, and he barely noticed Chu Yue—just seeing a clean, pleasant-looking young woman, who looked well-matched with Lu Zhanlin, like a perfect couple.

Now, knowing about Chu Yue’s past actions, he was impressed that such a small and delicate girl had the courage to catch a thief on the street and even knock them down.

This girl… really can’t be judged by her appearance!

As General He reflected inwardly, Madam He walked over to Chu Yue.

“He Auntie!” He Meijiao tightly grabbed Madam He’s arm to stop her, sneering with disdain, “She’s so smelly and dirty. You’re wearing such a beautiful velvet qipao today—what if she soils it? Auntie He, please don’t go over there. Be careful not to be overwhelmed by her stench. Someone so unhygienic—who knows if she’s carrying any diseases. Don’t get too close. Let’s go back quickly.”

He Meijiao’s position was precarious, with only Madam He as her support. She couldn’t allow Madam He to get close to Chu Yue, so she deliberately exaggerated.

But Madam He didn’t care at all about He Meijiao’s words.

She gently pushed He Meijiao’s hand away and firmly replied, “Meijiao, you can’t judge a person by their appearance alone; you must look at their character. This young lady is my benefactor. Last time, I was in too much of a hurry to properly thank her or even ask her name. Luckily, we met again today.”

As she spoke, Madam He had already reached Chu Yue’s side. She didn’t mind Chu Yue’s disheveled state at all. Instead, she took Chu Yue’s hand gently and asked kindly,

“Miss, do you remember me?”

Chu Yue felt the warmth of Madam He’s palm and blinked.

Since their encounter had just been a chance meeting on the street, Chu Yue didn’t remember Madam He’s face clearly, but she did remember her elegant qipao and refined appearance.

Moreover, at that time, Chu Yue had already guessed that Madam He’s identity was not ordinary.

So now everything suddenly made sense — she was Commander He’s beloved.

Chu Yue said, “Madam He, I remember you.”

“Good that you remember! Just remember! I just heard people say your name is Chu Yue, can I call you A Yue?” Madam He’s voice unconsciously sounded warm and close. Chu Yue nodded, and Madam He smiled even more happily. “A Yue, it’s just that you left too quickly earlier, I didn’t get a chance to properly thank you. You’re not only brave and righteous but also my benefactor.”

The surrounding sisters-in-law watched this scene wide-eyed. When everyone else was avoiding Chu Yue’s current situation, Madam He actually didn’t care at all. She took the initiative to approach, affectionately held Chu Yue’s hand, and called her benefactor again and again.

Just like Lu Yuanbao before, who won Commander He’s deep favor, now Chu Yue did the same, bringing joy and surprise to Madam He.

What special magic did this mother and son have? How could they make Commander He and Madam He so fond of them?

The sisters-in-law’s expressions were complicated, mixing shock with undeniable envy.

He Meijiao looked at this scene and wished she could bite her own teeth to pieces!

Why did Chu Yue deserve it? How did she get Lu Zhanlin to marry her and make Madam He so fond? Just after the first meeting, Madam He had already set her aside!

The unwilling anger burned fiercely in He Meijiao’s chest.

After seeing Chu Yue, Madam He completely forgot about He Meijiao’s existence. She held Chu Yue’s hand tightly, unwilling to let go.

Chu Yue shook her head, “It was just a small favor, nothing so exaggerated, definitely not a benefactor.”

Commander He loudly answered, “It is! Of course it is! The wallet you caught the thief with was the very first gift I gave forty years ago.”

Back then, the young squad leader was poor and could only afford the most ordinary wallet.

It was the first gift — and also a token of love.

Madam He had kept it close all these forty years, treasured and carefully preserved.

If that wallet were really stolen and never found again, it wouldn’t just be Madam He’s regret — it would be Commander He’s as well.

Commander He said with authority, “Miss Chu, consider that I, He Changzheng, owe you a favor. If you ever need anything, just come to me.”

Such a great benefit handed to her, Chu Yue naturally didn’t refuse and happily accepted.

Lu Zhanlin, overhearing their conversation, heard that Chu Yue actually caught a thief in broad daylight and even knocked the thief down despite the danger to herself. The corner of his eye twitched in disbelief.

His wife had done such a dangerous and brave thing, and he hadn’t known a thing.

A trace of regret flashed through Lu Zhanlin’s heart as he looked at Chu Yue’s nose, reddened by the wind, and said, “Commander He, Madam He, please come into my house and sit down. A Yue was busy all night yesterday and needs to rest and clean up properly.”

“Yes, yes, come inside quickly. Look at your chilly hands.” Madam He still held Chu Yue’s hand, gently stroking it like a mother.

A warm current suddenly rose in Chu Yue’s chest.

Being cared for by an older woman was something Chu Yue had never experienced before, and also something the mistress had never had. She felt unfamiliar but warmly comforted inside.