Chapter 135 Couple Turns Against Each Other! This Play Has to Be Real!

"Sigh, why is there such a big difference in people's fates?"

"They can start a company abroad with a budget of 100,000 US dollars. My Qin Lie, a deputy division commander, doesn't even earn enough for a single meal."

The sourness and complaint in those words made Zhou Nianci's heart tighten; the real show was about to begin.

She quickly tugged at Jiang Wu's sleeve, following the pre-arranged script, and said gently, "Xiao Wu, what nonsense are you talking about! Money isn't that important. Aren't we doing just fine as we are now?"

"What's so good about it!"

As if struck on a sore spot, Jiang Wu's voice suddenly rose, and her beautiful eyes quickly filled with tears, vividly portraying a woman who was unwilling to accept her fate and was overwhelmed by reality.

"Sister Zhou, you don't know, my studio looks glamorous, but it costs money everywhere! I want to open a shop overseas so the whole world can see Chinese design, but I don't have the money, what can I do!"

These words acted like a magnet, instantly drawing the attention of everyone around.

Qin Lie, who was chatting and laughing with several colleagues not far away, also heard the commotion.

He frowned, a hint of displeasure on his face, and strode over.

"Jiang Wu, what are you yelling about?"

Qin Lie's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a military-like authority that quieted down the surrounding noise.

"What am I yelling about?"

When Jiang Wu saw Qin Lie coming over, she seemed to find an outlet for her emotions. She suddenly stood up, her eyes red and her voice full of suppressed grievances.

"Qin Lie, let me ask you this: I worked so hard to open a studio, hoping to make a name for ourselves in Chinese design. Was I wrong?"

"I did nothing wrong!" Qin Lie frowned, his face full of impatience, clearly not expecting Jiang Wu to embarrass him in front of so many people.

"You're not wrong, you're not wrong, so why don't you support me?!"

Jiang Wu's voice suddenly rose and became sharp and tearful, like a knife stabbing fiercely at Qin Lie.

"We have a tremendous opportunity right in front of us, with overseas Chinese businessmen willing to invest in us and take us abroad to develop! But what about you? What's your attitude? You rejected them outright! And you even called them sugar-coated bullets of capitalism!"

"I was doing it for your own good!"

Qin Lie's temper flared up, his voice grew louder, and his handsome face tightened.

"What do you know? How many of those foreign businessmen are good people? They're not interested in your design at all; they want to exploit you! They want to exploit your status as my wife, Qin Lie's wife!"

This conversation was incredibly informative!

The wives of the soldiers around them immediately perked up their ears and began excitedly whispering among themselves.

"Did you hear that? A foreign investor wants to invest in Xiaowu's studio!"

"My God, it sounds like things are going to get complicated. Deputy Division Commander Qin won't allow it."

"Sigh, Xiao Wu is really something. Qin, the deputy division commander, has such an important future. How could he get involved with those foreign businessmen with unclear backgrounds?"

"You can't say that. Xiao Wu is very talented, and it's normal for her to want to make a name for herself. Deputy Division Commander Qin is being a bit too domineering."

The murmurs, like a swarm of buzzing mosquitoes, made the atmosphere even more tense.

All of this was clearly seen by an inconspicuous man hidden in the shadows of a tree not far away, using a miniature telescope.

A smug smile curled at the corner of the man's lips. He was Lin Zixiong's assistant, responsible for monitoring the Qin family's every move.

"For my own good? You're saying you're doing it for your own good! It's for your own future!"

Jiang Wu pointed at Qin Lie, tears streaming down her face like beads from a broken string, each drop landing precisely on the point of her "grievance" and "resentment".

"You're just afraid that my collaboration with foreign businesses will affect your promotion! Qin Lie, you're so selfish! You don't care about my dreams at all!"

"Am I selfish?"

Qin Lie was so angry at her words that his face turned pale. He took a step forward and grabbed Jiang Wu's wrist, squeezing out a few words through gritted teeth in a low voice.

"Jiang Wu! Say that again!"

He was very strong, but pretended not to control his strength, and a glaring red mark instantly appeared on Jiang Wu's fair wrist.

"Hey, Deputy Chief Qin, let's talk this out, don't resort to violence!"

"Let go! Look, you've hurt Xiaowu!"

Zhou Nianci and several other enthusiastic military wives rushed to break up the fight, and the scene descended into chaos.

"Let me go!"

Jiang Wu forcefully shook off Qin Lie's hand, crying and shouting, "I'm going to say it! You're a selfish man to the core! All you think about is your pathetic military achievements and your pathetic ideals! Have you ever thought about me? Have you ever thought about this family?"

"I spend all day at home washing your clothes, cooking, taking care of the children, and doing housework. What do I get in return?"

"I finally opened a studio and wanted to realize some of my own value, but you keep trying to trip me up!"

"Qin Lie, I've had enough! I can't live like this for another day!"

Jiang Wu tearfully recounted her accusations, perfectly portraying a woman whose talents were suppressed by her family and husband, and who desperately longed to realize her self-worth.

These words immediately resonated strongly with most of the military wives present.

Although they may not say it, who among them hasn't felt similar grievances and resentment?

For a moment, the gazes directed at Qin Lie were tinged with reproach.

Qin Lie was speechless, his handsome face turning a deep purplish-red.

Looking at his wife, who was crying her eyes out and whose shoulders were trembling, he felt both heartache and admiration.

This acting... it's a waste that he doesn't deserve an Oscar!

But this act must continue, and it must be performed even more realistically!

"Incomprehensible!"

Qin Lie squeezed out those four words through gritted teeth as if he had used all his strength, then suddenly flung his hand away and turned to leave.

"Qin Lie! You come back here! Explain yourself!"

Jiang Wu chased after him, her voice hoarse and filled with despair.

Qin Lie, however, didn't look back and strode away into the night, his back view filled with anger and determination, without a trace of lingering affection.

"Wow--"

As if specially arranged to complement this grand drama, Qin Zhao, the daughter who had been held in Jiang Wu's arms and frightened by the tense atmosphere, finally couldn't bear it any longer and burst into tears.

The child's cries were like the last straw that broke Jiang Wu's back.

She squatted helplessly on the ground, holding her daughter, her shoulders heaving as she sobbed. She looked so helpless, thin, and pitiful.

Zhou Nianci and several other military wives quickly gathered around and offered their comfort.

"Xiaowu, stop crying, please stop crying. What couple doesn't argue?"

"That's right. Deputy Division Commander Qin was just angry. Men care about their pride. He'll be fine once he calms down."

"Quickly, give me the child, look, you've scared the child."

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