They stopped making casual conversation as before and instead silently watched her every move.

Her actions went beyond a trivial neighborhood dispute and escalated to the level of abusive treatment of children.

Seeing that public opinion was turning against her, Li Yunduo knew she couldn't delay any longer and had to take her child away immediately.

At least she should make an appearance, so that people would think she came out of genuine kindness.

She suddenly reached out and grabbed Zhenzhen's wrist, while using her other hand to pull Zhouzhou, who was standing next to her.

How old are the two little ones?

They were already unsteady on their feet, and when they were suddenly pulled hard, they had no time to react.

With two thuds, the two children fell heavily onto the cold cement floor, their bottoms aching from the impact.

"Dog Egg's mother, how can you do this? The army doesn't allow adoptions, that's a policy issue, why are you taking it out on the child?"

A middle-aged woman was the first to step forward.

This woman is Aunt Zhang from the cafeteria, who can't stand any behavior that bullies children.

She pointed at Li Yunduo's nose and reprimanded her mercilessly.

"If you have a problem with that, go talk to the factory manager! Why take it out on two ignorant little kids?"

"Yes! The child is so young, can you take responsibility if he gets hurt?"

A young military wife standing nearby couldn't help but speak up as well.

"It's all because that ten yuan is too tempting. People will do anything for money."

Someone added coldly.

"No wonder the army wouldn't let her take Zhenzhen with her. With that kind of temper, if Zhenzhen went to her house, she would probably be starved and beaten every day."

As soon as he finished speaking, many people around him nodded silently.

Looking at Zhenzhen's clean face, and then thinking about the children in the countryside who were used as laborers, everyone felt even worse.

This isn't about adoption; it's clearly about "getting a bargain."

The people around started chattering.

"Comrade Li, what do you have to say?"

Su Qingzhi stared coldly at Li Yunduo.

She remembered this person; he had come here before with a group of women from the family compound.

This person speaks in a sarcastic and insinuating way.

That was a symposium organized by the family compound to discuss the issue of raising children of military personnel.

Li Yunduo sat in the corner, cracking sunflower seeds, and suddenly blurted out a sentence.

"City people can adopt children just because they're well-dressed, but we country folk are stuck because we're hardworking and honest?"

At the time, some people could hear the sourness and resentment in her voice.

But no one expected that she would keep it in mind all this time and now even have designs on Zhenzhen.

Now it seems that she didn't really want to take care of the child; she was just after Zhenzhen's ten-yuan monthly subsidy.

Su Qingzhi knew perfectly well what was going on.

That ten yuan might just be the cost of a few meals for someone else.

But for someone as shrewd and calculating as Li Yunduo, it was a real benefit.

Perhaps, when Zhenzhen grows up and goes to school, she plans to have her own son take her place in school.

The moment this thought crossed her mind, Su Qingzhi's brows furrowed even more deeply.

Schools for children of military personnel have preferential policies, but places are limited and competition is fierce.

If Li Yunduo truly harbors such intentions, it is not merely greed; it is an attempt to ruin a child's future.

She absolutely cannot let that happen.

What can I say?

Li Yunduo's face turned bright red as everyone stared at her.

"He bumped into me himself, and I was in so much pain I could barely stand! Was it wrong of me to scold him a little?"

She tried to shift the blame onto Zhenzhen, but even she didn't believe it.

Everyone saw what happened just now; there was no "collision" at all.

It was clearly her initiative to pull people in.

She was tough on the outside, but she was panicking inside.

These people all pretend to be high and mighty, but who isn't actually envious of that ten yuan?

She cursed inwardly.

"So, according to you, Zhenzhen bumped into you and injured you?"

Su Qingzhi's voice was calm.

She slowly stood up and looked down at Li Yunduo.

“Then let’s go to the factory manager now and talk things out face to face. Didn’t you expect Zhenzhen to speak up for you? Let’s go now.”

After she finished speaking, she turned around and gently took Zhenzhen's little hand.

“Children don’t lie, and factory managers don’t believe everything they hear. This matter must be addressed.”

Su Qingzhi knew that if she didn't bring this matter up completely today, Li Yunduo would come knocking again and find all sorts of ways to cause trouble.

If we back down today, more people will come vying for this compensation tomorrow under the guise of "good intentions."

She had to make everyone see that Zhenzhen wasn't someone anyone could touch.

Behind him is the protection of the entire army, and countless people who truly love him are supporting him.

Zhenzhen is only five years old, thin and small, doesn't talk much, and always likes to keep her head down.

Zhouzhou is even younger, only two years old. She can't even speak properly yet, and she's not very steady on her feet. If she falls, she just cries loudly.

What if Li Yunduo sneaks up on you when no one is looking and pushes or pinches you?

No matter how careful Su Qingzhi is, she can't possibly stay by their side every single day.

Instead of living in constant fear, it's better to resolve the matter once and for all.

Exposing her behavior directly will deter her from having any more wicked thoughts.

Su Qingzhi took a deep breath, squatted down, and took Zhenzhen's hand in one hand and Zhouzhou's hand in the other.

Then she stood up and looked at Li Yunduo.

"Comrade Li, let's go."

Li Yunduo was stunned.

She didn't expect that Su Qingzhi would take her to the factory manager without saying a word.

As is usually the case, they'll argue a bit, make a fuss for a while, and then it'll all fizzle out.

But right now, this woman neither argues back nor backs down; instead, she directly resorts to the factory's methods. What does that mean?

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