Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2590: 2526: Crazy Zhu

Meng Xinian recalled this individual, Zhu Shun.

Zhu Shun stood out during his time as Supervisor Guard compared to his peers; he enjoyed wandering about in his spare moments, connecting with folks from every corner of society.

Whenever he chose to, getting friendly with them came naturally.

He was tight with Meng Xinian, and equally so with plenty of the area's roughnecks.

That's the reason Zhu Shun landed a job fast after quitting the team, and no matter where his profession took him, connections were always there to offer support when required.

The reason Meng Xinian remembered him was from their recent get-together; in quiet moments afterward, he reflected on Zhu Shun and recalled his half-year assignment to Pingzhou.

So, Meng Xinian intended to inquire about Pingzhou's Lu Family and Lu Shuangshuang the moment Zhu Shun arrived in the Capital City.

That explained why Zhu Shun came to mind when Cheng Cheng posed the question.

“Who?”

“You know Zhu Shun?” Meng Xinian inquired.

Cheng Cheng froze for a second, “Zhu Shun? That legendary Crazy Zhu from the old days?”

“Yes, that's the one.”

The name Crazy Zhu rang bells across the Alliance. He'd gained quite the reputation, earning admiration or rivalry from numerous up-and-coming talents there, with plenty claiming Zhu Shun's prospects knew no bounds.

Back then, a Deputy Alliance Officer spotted his talent and aimed to get him into the Supervisor Guard Academy for advanced training, guaranteeing a two-rank promotion upon graduation.

Everyone fought tooth and nail for that opportunity.

Yet Zhu Shun suddenly declared his retirement and headed home.

The announcement created a massive uproar, like a stone dropped into a pond stirring endless waves.

Nobody could figure out his reasoning, as deputies and team leaders tried persuading him one after another, but Zhu Shun stuck to a single response no matter the pleas.

I want to retire and go home.

In the end, Zhu Shun departed for his obscure hometown, unknown to most.

Anytime his name came up, folks labeled him the lunatic, the idiot who tossed away a bright career.

And so, the moniker “Crazy Zhu” was born.

Meng Xinian's mention of Zhu Shun instantly brought it all back for Cheng Cheng.

Eventually, the real story behind his homeward rush surfaced, but it only cemented views of his madness—folks argued throwing away his future for such trash wasn't worth it.

Besides, vengeance wouldn't bring back his parents or wife, even if he took that life; no point, really not.

Still, others saw it as peak loyalty and filial devotion—how could any hot-blooded man stomach the slaughter of his family and the unborn child in his wife's belly denied life?

Thus, certain people revered Zhu Shun as a real hero.

Through the years, “Crazy Zhu” stuck around, still whispered about.

“Does Crazy Zhu know Boss Du?”

“Can't say for sure, but odds are high; even without a personal link, he's likely aware of the name.”

“Where's Crazy Zhu at these days?”

“Ran into him recently; he said he's heading to the Capital City to meet up, though no exact date,” Meng Xinian replied. “That said, he always follows through—if he plans to show, he will.”

But what about Boss Du?

Meng Xinian wondered aloud, prompting Cheng Cheng to relay the interrogation details.

Updates on D State affairs had advanced a bit, filling Meng Xinian with a mix of relief and concern.