Chapter 223 The Full Moon Banquet Turns into a Battleground?!

Seeing the family enjoying themselves so happily without any misunderstandings, Chen Kai finally felt relieved.

The effects of the spiritual spring water are amazing.

After drinking the "Neiyuan Liquid" prepared by Su Yue for three consecutive days, Grandma Chen's energy and spirit were completely renewed.

In just a few days, she was able to hold her newborn great-grandson Gu Ping'an and stroll around the yard in the sun without anyone's help.

A healthy rosy glow returned to his previously sallow face, his breathing became steady and powerful, and his laughter was much louder than before.

This miraculous improvement led Chen Kai and Chen Zhongwen to completely revere Su Yue as a goddess, expressing their gratitude countless times and looking at her with eyes full of awe and reliance.

In the blink of an eye, the full-month celebration for the twins is just around the corner.

The news that the Gu family had gained a pair of golden grandchildren spread like wildfire throughout the entire military compound.

Su Yue once again became the center of everyone's discussion.

Who wouldn't be envious?

The husband is a promising young regimental commander, and the parents-in-law are a powerful commander and his wife. Now they have a son and a daughter, making a perfect family.

Not to mention that she herself is a specially appointed medical expert of the country, backed by the wealthy Huo family of Hong Kong, and now even her maternal grandparents have been brought here to enjoy a life of luxury.

This is the perfect life you only find in storybooks.

Many admired him, and naturally, undercurrents of jealousy began to quietly stir in the shadows.

A new civilian official recently moved into the house next door to the Gu family.

His wife, surnamed Liu, was a woman with a square face and thin lips. She loved to gossip about everyone, and seeing the Gu family's house bustling with activity and cars coming and going made her incredibly jealous.

That morning, Aunt Liu was carrying a basin to the public water room to wash clothes when she ran into Zhang Huilan, who was also there to fetch water.

Her eyes darted around, and she forced a smile, speaking in a sarcastic tone.

"Oh, it's Sister Zhang. You're so lucky! Your daughter-in-law gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, and you've become a golden phoenix overnight. You don't have to do anything from now on; you can just stay at home and enjoy life as a wealthy lady."

These words sound like a compliment, but the sour tone reveals a malicious intent to anyone.

Who is Zhang Huilan? She has spent her whole life fighting against all sorts of monsters and demons in the inner quarters; how could she not see through this level of sophistication?

She immediately turned cold and slammed the enamel basin she was holding onto the cement platform with a loud bang, the splashing water startling Aunt Liu.

“My daughter-in-law is a medical expert specially appointed by the state. She has treated even high-ranking officials and made contributions! Even if she does nothing, she is still a talent supported by the state, and she is a hundred times better than some people who only gossip behind people's backs and make no contribution to the country or society!”

Zhang Huilan's voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear and resonant.

Several military wives who were washing clothes nearby stopped what they were doing and all looked over.

Aunt Liu's face instantly turned a deep purplish-red, and she was rendered speechless by this direct and pointed rebuke.

Amidst the faint snickers around her, she didn't even bother washing her clothes; carrying the empty basin, she slunk away.

Zhang Huilan's assertive and protective actions became the latest heartwarming story in the military compound in less than half a day.

On the day of the full moon celebration, the Gu family courtyard was filled with guests and was bustling with activity.

Almost all the prominent figures from the Hainan Island Military Region were present, and the congratulatory gifts they brought piled up like a small mountain.

Su Yue's cousin, fifteen-year-old Chen Xinyue, also completed her transfer procedures and made her first appearance in front of everyone.

The little girl was wearing a slightly worn blue cotton dress, which Su Yue had specially taken her to the supply and marketing cooperative to pick out.

She had delicate features and big, bright eyes, but perhaps because of the unfamiliarity of being new here, she seemed a little timid and shy, always subconsciously hiding behind Su Yue or Zhang Huilan, unlike other girls her age who were lively.

At the banquet, glasses clinked and laughter filled the air.

Despite being publicly humiliated, Aunt Liu was not resigned to her fate. She sat down at a table full of female relatives and started whispering with a few familiar, gossipy women.

She lowered her voice, glanced sideways at Chen Xinyue who was awkwardly handing out candy to the children, and pursed her lips.

"Look, isn't that the relative Su Yue brought from her hometown? Look at how rustic and timid they are, they don't seem like children raised in a cadre family at all."

"I heard that Su Yue probably found someone from the countryside who was related to her and couldn't manage everything after giving birth, so she brought him over to be her free nanny."

This malicious speculation is both harsh and malicious.

Although the women at the table didn't agree, their exchanged glances revealed a hint of understanding and disdain.

Just then, Chu Jingya passed by with a plate of sliced ​​fruit, smiling.

She wore a newly made floral dress today, and was about to deliver the fruit to Su Yue's table.

Liu Sao's sharp and sarcastic words, every single one of them, clearly reached her ears.

Chu Jingya's steps suddenly stopped.

The radiant smile on her pretty face froze instantly, replaced by an icy expression.

She turned her head and looked coldly at Liu Sao's table.

Under the astonished gazes of everyone at the table, she carried the fruit platter and walked over step by step.

Then, with a loud "bang," he slammed the plate piled high with glistening fruit onto the center of the table.

The heavy white porcelain plate collided with the wooden tabletop, making a loud noise.

The cups, plates, bowls, and chopsticks on the table all jumped violently, and several glasses of orange juice were knocked over, spilling all over Liu Sao, who was closest to the table.

This sudden turn of events silenced the previously noisy banquet for a moment, and everyone's eyes turned to this side.

The bright smile on Chu Jingya's pretty face froze instantly, replaced by an icy expression.

She recalled her past prejudices and misunderstandings about Su Yue, the foolish things she had done, and then looked at Su Yue, who now treated her like a sister. A nameless fire mixed with guilt surged through her heart.

Now, she regards Su Yue as her closest family member and will never allow anyone to slander her behind her back, nor will she tolerate anyone defaming her timid but kind and sensible younger sister Xin Yue.

"Auntie, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."

Chu Jingya's voice wasn't loud, but it was as cold as ice shards, each word striking everyone's ears clearly.

“Xin Yue is my cousin Su Yue’s younger cousin. She is the apple of the Chen family’s eye and the apple of her grandparents’ eye. What gives you the right to spread rumors and cause trouble here, saying that she is here to be a free babysitter?”

Liu Sao, who was publicly humiliated and had orange juice splashed all over her, looked extremely pale and sullen.

Relying on her seniority and seeing that Chu Jingya was just a young girl, she immediately wanted to get back at her.