Chapter 278 Showing off at the engagement banquet?

On the day of the engagement banquet, the Gu family compound was packed with guests and bustling with activity.

All the prominent figures in the military region were present, and the atmosphere was lively with clinking glasses and laughter.

Gu Beixiao and Chu Jingya, dressed in brand-new clothes, went from table to table toasting, their faces beaming with happy smiles.

Just as the banquet reached its climax, and everyone raised their glasses to celebrate the newlyweds' marriage.

Suddenly, a commotion arose at the entrance to the courtyard.

An untimely figure appeared before everyone.

The person who arrived was none other than Aunt Liu, who had been publicly humiliated and forced to leave in disgrace by Su Yue at the Gu family's child's one-month celebration banquet because of her talkativeness.

Upon seeing her, many military wives who knew the situation frowned.

This woman is so shameless, how dare she come to a place like this?

However, the whispers stopped abruptly when people saw the man standing next to her.

He was a middle-aged man in a crisp military uniform, with a serious face and two bars and one star on his shoulder.

Lieutenant Colonel.

Aunt Liu's mouth, painted with cheap lipstick, parted to reveal a mouthful of yellow teeth, and her sharp "Congratulations" sounded particularly jarring in the lively courtyard.

The man beside her was Liu Jianjun, the newly transferred deputy director of the Logistics Department of the Qiongzhou Military Region.

He posed with his protruding belly, scanning the entire room with a scrutinizing gaze before finally settling on Gu Beixiao.

It was the gaze of a superior looking at a subordinate, full of criticism and pressure.

The laughter and chatter that had filled the courtyard gradually subsided.

Many military wives recognized Liu's wife and showed disdain on their faces.

This woman made such a huge fool of herself at the full moon celebration, how dare she still show her face?

But seeing her lieutenant colonel husband beside her, everyone swallowed their words.

Gu Beixiao's fiery temper was about to ignite, and just as he was about to step forward, his arm was gently pulled by a soft little hand.

It is Chu Jingya.

She shook her head at him, signaling him not to act impulsively.

The two elders, Gu Zhengfeng and Gu Zhengjun, merely glanced at the uninvited guest before continuing their lively conversation with their old comrades.

For them, arguing with people of that caliber would be beneath their dignity.

An eerie silence fell over the scene.

Liu Jianjun enjoys the feeling of being the center of attention.

He cleared his throat, adopted a leader's demeanor, and spoke to Gu Beixiao.

"Comrade Bei Xiao is young and promising."

His words sounded like a compliment, but his condescending attitude was more like a reprimand.

"It's good that young people are energetic, but they also need to know the rules. Especially in our logistics system, the credit belongs to everyone. They can't always think about showing off and overshadowing their superiors. That's not a good thing."

Upon hearing this, everyone present changed their expressions.

This is an engagement party, not a work meeting.

He, a newly arrived deputy director, openly reprimanded the groom, who was the second son of the Gu family, in front of so many people.

This isn't just being tactless; it's blatant provocation.

Gu Beixiao clenched his fist instantly, and the veins on the back of his hand bulged.

Chu Jingya gripped his hand tightly, using her body heat to soothe his impending outburst of anger.

Seeing that her husband had calmed the situation down with just a few words, Aunt Liu straightened her back even more.

Her small eyes darted around Chu Jingya, finally settling on her brand-new dress.

"Oh my, Jingya is so lucky to have found a man who knows how to cherish her. This dress is made of such fine material."

She said this with a sour tone, then suddenly changed the subject.

"Unlike our old Liu, who's stubborn and incompetent, he's worked half his life and is still living in the dormitory. Unlike Comrade Bei Xiao, who's so capable, he must have been allocated a house in the compound long ago, right?"

These words struck a nerve with Gu Beixiao.

Because of his previous imprisonment, although he was eventually exonerated and promoted, the allocation of housing was delayed.

This is no secret within the military compound.

Aunt Liu deliberately exposed his shortcomings in public, humiliating him for being incompetent and unable to even manage a household.

A smug smile appeared on Liu Jianjun's face as he waited to see how the Gu family would back down.

However, to everyone's surprise, it happened.

Despite being humiliated, Chu Jingya did not back down as timidly as before.

She straightened her slender back, and even had a gentle smile on her face.

"I know best whether my man is capable or not."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire courtyard.

"He didn't get a government-owned house because he put all his effort into building me a house by the sea. Opening the window reveals the ocean, which is my favorite view."

She paused, looked at Aunt Liu, and her smile became even sweeter.

"I feel more at ease living in a house built by my own husband than in a government-owned house. What do you think, Mrs. Liu?"

His words, without a single swear word, were like a resounding slap across the faces of Liu Sao and Liu Jianjun.

Build your own house?

In this era where everything is rationed, this is a hundred times harder to obtain than a house!

This not only proves Gu Beixiao's ability, but also his dedication to Chu Jingya!

Aunt Liu's face instantly turned a deep liver color.

Liu Jianjun's face also turned ashen; he was about to lash out and use his official authority to intimidate people.

A clear and pleasant female voice came from the side, unhurried and gentle.

"Is this Deputy Director Liu? Welcome to Hainan Island."

Su Yue walked over with a smile, holding a glass of fruit wine.

She seemed oblivious to the tense atmosphere that had just transpired, and simply greeted him warmly.

"I heard you were transferred from the Northwest? That's perfect, I just got back from Beijing recently and heard some interesting things about that place."

Liu Jianjun was taken aback and subconsciously asked, "What is it?"

Su Yue gently swirled the liquid in her glass and spoke as if it were unintentional.

"It's nothing serious. I just heard that the capital is currently investigating some issues related to work style. It seems that Wang, the former deputy commander in charge of logistics in the Northwest Military Region, was the first to be investigated because he chose the wrong side back then."

"It's said that his old subordinates are all like frightened birds now, afraid of being implicated."

boom!

These words struck Liu Jianjun like a bolt from the blue.

Deputy Commander Wang!

That was his old leader from his time in the Northwest, his biggest backer!

His transfer to the prosperous island of Hainan was achieved through the connections of Deputy Commander Wang!

Before he came, he thought that he could rely on a powerful backer and make a name for himself on Hainan Island.

But now, the tree has fallen?

A chill ran from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head, and fine beads of cold sweat instantly appeared on his forehead, soaking the back of his military uniform in the blink of an eye.

He finally realized how laughable his little schemes were in front of the smiling woman before him.

His position and his so-called backing are nothing compared to the true behemoths like the Gu and Huo families!

Su Yue looked at his pale face, but her smile remained unchanged.

She stepped forward and gently touched his glass, which was trembling slightly with fear, with her own.

It makes a crisp "ding" sound.

“Deputy Director Liu, you’re new here, so it won’t hurt to observe and listen to more things.”

"Leave a way out for others, so you can meet again in the future. Don't you agree?"

Liu Jianjun's lips trembled, and he couldn't utter a single word.

Liu, who was standing next to him, was also terrified and had lost all of her previous arrogance.

Amidst the spectators watching with amusement, the couple slunk away, practically fleeing in disgrace.

A disturbance vanished without a trace.

The banquet continued, and the atmosphere was even more lively than before.

However, in the gazes of the crowd towards Su Yue, in addition to the previous envy, there was now a deeper sense of awe.

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