"ah?"

Hearing Molly's answer, Jiang Wanqing was stunned. Hung Hing would change his mind? In her eyes, that was simply impossible!

After thinking it over, he realized that his past meeting with Mo's mother at the hospital was indeed related to that incident, but Molly didn't know it.

Jiang Wanqing hesitated whether or not to tell her...

"It's true. I know you don't believe it, after all, we used to be so close, but the truth is the truth. People change their minds, especially when they become rich."

As she spoke, her eyes were full of grievance. Jiang Wanqing quickly helped her sit down, patted her back, suppressed what she wanted to say, and asked about the situation before making any plans.

"Don't be sad. Tell me what happened. If it's true, I'll definitely stand by you."

After Jiang Wanqing made her stance clear, Molly buried her face in her arms and began to sob.

"It was him and Chen Ni..."

"What?!"

“I saw it with my own eyes! He took care of Chen Ni and developed feelings for her. The two of them were laughing and talking non-stop, and there was even physical contact. At first, I just asked him to be more mindful of his boundaries, but I didn’t expect him to yell at me directly and say that they were the same kind of people. I, a city person, don’t understand their way of getting along with those peasants… Wanqing, is it really that I don’t understand, or is he simply no longer devoted to me?”

Molly was heartbroken. After all, she and Hung Hing had been through so much together, and their feelings for each other had become incredibly deep. It was truly hard for her to accept this sudden turn of events.

However, Jiang Wanqing still had doubts. Hong Xing was not a stupid person. Even if he really liked someone else, he would not show it in front of Molly, let alone with Chen Ni. Wouldn't that be blatantly "changing his mind" in front of everyone?

Jiang Wanqing, ironically, sensed a hidden ulterior motive in this deliberate act.

She frowned and gently comforted Molly.

"You should rest for now. I'll help you find out what happened. Go back and calm yourself down. Don't worry about anything else. If he really wronged you, I'll get justice for you."

But I'm afraid things aren't that simple.

Molly's current condition is not suitable for work, so when Jiang Wanqing said that, she readily agreed.

"Alright then, I'll go back and rest for a few days. I'll leave the factory work to you."

She was afraid that if she saw Hung Hing and Chan Ni exchanging glances again, she wouldn't be able to stand it and would rush up and tear their faces apart!

"Yes, don't worry."

Molly went home that day, and Jiang Wanqing found Hong Xing and Chen Ni at a different time.

Chen Ni has been discharged from the hospital, regrouped, and continued working. She exudes a positive and upbeat spirit and doesn't seem like someone who would interfere in other people's relationships.

Sure enough, after calling them to the office, Hung Hing spoke up before Jiang Wanqing could even ask.

“Sister-in-law, I know what you called us here to say, but… I’m sorry, I really can’t say. It’s certain that Comrade Chen Ni and I have a revolutionary friendship. Please don’t misunderstand her. I asked her for this favor.” Hong Xing lowered his head, his expression complicated.

“Sister Wanqing, I can testify for him. He was forced to ask me to help him act. There is nothing between us. You must believe us.”

The two spoke with one voice, and their eyes held no ulterior motives, only a desire to explain things clearly to each other.

Jiang Wanqing turned her gaze to Hong Xing: "Tell me directly, did Molly's mother say something to you?"

"Sister-in-law, please don't ask anymore..."

“Then it seems so.” Jiang Wanqing sighed. “I don’t mean to blame you, I just want to tell you Hung Hing that even if you want to cut ties with Molly, you shouldn’t do it this way. Do you know how heartbroken she is? And what about Chen Ni’s reputation after you do this? How will you work under everyone’s noses?”

"Sister Wanqing, I'm fine. I have a clear conscience and I'm not afraid of what others say about me. It's just that I feel sorry for Molly. I think you're right about that."

When Hung Hing suggested helping her with this, she did try to dissuade him. As a woman herself, she naturally knew how much harm it would cause. However, after being begged so earnestly, and seeing him going in and out of the hospital to help her with various things, she softened and agreed.

"sorry……"

"You're not apologizing to me, but to Molly, who is truly good to you. I've already sent her home to rest for a few days. If you're so kind, talk to her and make things clear so she won't doubt herself anymore."

"But if I tell her, what about her relationship with her family..."

Hung Hing looked troubled. If there were a better way, he wouldn't have done it this way. He couldn't help but feel worried.

"She's so smart, do you really think she won't notice? It's just a matter of time. When she comes to her senses and realizes you've been lying to her, won't she be heartbroken again?"

"Sister-in-law, you're right. I know I was wrong. Let me think it over carefully before I explain the truth to her."

"Okay, you guys go to work first."

Jiang Wanqing waved her hand, telling them to leave. Who knew that she would encounter such a thing right after returning from her postpartum confinement? She had a vague feeling that the world was about to change.

Just then, the security guard knocked on her office door.

"Comrade Jiang, there are some comrades from the military here who are looking for you."

Upon hearing the word "military," Jiang Wanqing's eyes lit up, and Hong Xing also reacted strongly.

"Is that Brother Cheng back?"

"Let them in quickly," Jiang Wanqing said hastily.

"Hello Comrade Jiang, we are Comrade Cheng Ran's comrades-in-arms."

The men saluted Jiang Wanqing with somber expressions. Her smile lasted less than two minutes before she frowned, sensing the awkward atmosphere.

"Is there...something you need?"

Her heart was pounding, and then she saw the leader take out a letter and hand it to Jiang Wanqing.

She took it, opened it, and Hung Hing leaned closer.

"Sister-in-law, is there any news about my brother Cheng?"

Jiang Wanqing's hands began to tremble and her eyes welled up with tears after reading only half of the letter.

After she finished reading it all, she was stunned and staggered, almost losing her balance.

"No...this is impossible!"

The letter fell to the ground. Hung Hing picked it up and read it. After reading it, his expression changed. He grabbed the hand of one of the male comrades, his voice trembling.

"Tell me this isn't true! How could Brother Cheng get into trouble..."

"Please accept our condolences. We did not want this to happen, but unfortunately... we have to bring you this bad news. Comrade Cheng Ran went missing while on a mission. After more than half a month of searching, it has been basically determined that he has died a heroic death. The army is discussing his compensation and follow-up matters. Whatever your conditions or requests are, as long as they are within reasonable limits, we will try our best to meet them."

"Satisfy what! I'm asking you what you're satisfied with! Do you know that Brother Cheng just had a child? He wasn't there when my sister-in-law gave birth, and now the child can't even see her father!"

(End of this chapter)