Chapter 55 This woman is beautiful; she's found a good place.

Zhao Wenchang, though being scolded, left with a muffled laugh.

As soon as I entered the water room, I bumped into a man with a ruddy complexion.

"Ouch!"

"Girl?"

Jiang Wanqiu looked closely and saw that it was indeed Li Yanhong.

Today, Li Yanhong is like a completely different person.

Her eyes and brows radiated an irrepressible springtime glow, making her look several years younger.

The moment Li Yanhong saw her, her eyes lit up.

She grabbed Jiang Wanqiu's arm and pulled her to a secluded corner.

"Girl!" She lowered her voice, but couldn't hide her excitement; her face flushed red. "The oil you gave my sister-in-law! My God, it's amazing!"

She was so excited that she blurted out, leaning close to Jiang Wanqiu's ear and vividly describing, "My husband Chen last night... was like a completely different person! Like a bull! He kept me up for most of the night! Let me tell you, his back... I always said that after all that training, all those muscles are really strong..."

Her words were bold and explicit, making Jiang Wanqiu, a woman who had seen the world, blush and almost drop the basin in her hands.

She watched as Li Yanhong's attitude towards her underwent a complete 180-degree turn, from being skeptical yesterday to becoming a fanatical idol.

She patted her chest and, spitting as she spoke, assured me, "Sister, you're truly my lucky star! From now on, if anyone in this compound dares to give you a hard time, just tell me! I'll tear them apart for you!"

Bai Weiwei, who was carrying a basin, overheard these bold words.

Bai Weiwei paused, glanced in their direction, and when her gaze fell on Jiang Wanqiu, she let out a disdainful snort.

After they finished talking, the two went to the tap to wash up. Jiang Wanqiu turned on the tap, and the steaming water gushed into the enamel basin.

While washing, Li Yanhong asked the woman next to her, "Girl, have you decided where you'll be working in the district yet?"

Seeing the doubt on Jiang Wanqiu's face, Li Yanhong explained, "Sister, you may not know this since you're new here. We military dependents aren't just enjoying a life of leisure at home. The military region has job quotas for us, so we can't just stay idle at home. We all have to contribute to the military."

So that's how it is.

Jiang Wanqiu nodded, her mouth full of toothpaste foam.

She thought back to her college major: economics. She wanted to be able to better take over the family business later. But what could she do here?

Seeing her deep in thought, Li Yanhong pressed her for an answer: "What did you do before, girl? Could you read?"

Jiang Wanqiu rinsed her mouth, wiped it clean, and then said softly, "I went to university, and what I studied... was related to accounting."

"A college student?!" Li Yanhong's eyes lit up, then she sighed, "Oh my, that's amazing! So... he can be an accountant? That's a good job, sitting in an office, sheltered from the wind and rain, but it's a pity."

She pursed her lips, looking like someone who'd been there all along: "All the good positions in this military region have long been taken by the children of cadres. There's no chance for us."

As she spoke, she looked Jiang Wanqiu up and down, her gaze lingering on her slender waist and beautiful face.

"Girl, why don't you try working in the performing arts troupe?"

The more Li Yanhong talked, the more convinced she became: "Look at your figure, your face, so fresh and radiant! We can't get into the professional team, but we can always try our hand at the amateur propaganda team, right? That job is much easier than operating a sewing machine!"

Hearing this, a stranger, a military wife, who was washing clothes nearby, looked up and chimed in: "Yes! Sister, judging from your accent, you must be from the South, right? I remember the most beautiful girl in the cultural troupe before, she was a girl from the South, and her singing voice was so soft and sweet, it melted people's hearts."

As she spoke, she shook her head regretfully: "What a pity! Later, I don't know what happened, but they said she took the wrong medicine for a cold, and her perfectly good voice was ruined all at once. The head of the cultural troupe was saddened for a long time!"

These words reached Bai Weiwei's ears not far away.

She slammed the towel down on the edge of the sink with a "thud," and her face instantly darkened.

That girl from the South! Wasn't she her number one rival back then!

If it weren't for her using some tricks, how would I have had a chance to stand out? We finally managed to get rid of that eyesore, we can't afford to have another one!

Bai Weiwei turned her head, her sharp eyes glaring directly at Jiang Wanqiu, her words laced with sarcasm: "You? The performing arts troupe isn't a place just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can get in! You're too short, don't even think about it! Even amateurs can't get in!"

Upon hearing this, Li Yanhong's temper flared up instantly. She put her hands on her hips and said, "Bai Weiwei, how can you say such awful things! My sister isn't short at all! I think she's about the same height as you! Besides, my sister's figure is much more slender than yours. If she knew how to dance, she would definitely be a master!"

Bai Weiwei frowned deeply after being retorted like that.

She strode up to Jiang Wanqiu, looked down at her, and fired off a barrage of questions:

Can you sing?

Jiang Wanqiu shook her head.

Can you dance?

Jiang Wanqiu shook her head again.

"Have you ever acted in a play? Have you had your voice surgically enhanced?!"

Jiang Wanqiu shook her head again.

A series of negative answers finally relaxed Bai Weiwei's tense nerves.

She breathed a sigh of relief, a disdainful smile curving her lips.

Jiang Wanqiu thought for a moment and added, "However, I do know how to play the violin."

In that circle, this was the standard attire for socialites and ladies, and her mother forced her to learn it for many years.

"Violin?" Bai Weiwei laughed as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world. She raised her chin and scoffed, "That's all decadent capitalist music! Once you're in the army, stop acting like a spoiled princess! I think the pig farm in the back is short-handed. If you really want to contribute to the army, why don't you go take a look there!"

She paused, then glanced meaningfully at Jiang Wanqiu: "Besides, do you really think you can just get into an amateur performing arts troupe like that? It depends on whether your man has the ability!"

Having said that, she was too lazy to waste any more words with these people. She picked up the basin and prepared to leave, but before leaving, she couldn't help but boast to everyone: "The New Year is coming soon, and the troupe is busy rehearsing new programs. I'm the mainstay of the troupe, so I'm very busy!"

After saying that, he turned and walked away.

"Pah! What nonsense!" Li Yanhong stomped her feet in anger, then turned to comfort Jiang Wanqiu, "Sister, don't listen to her bullshit! Battalion Commander Zhao's abilities are among the best in the entire military region! If you really want to join the amateur arts troupe, just mention it to him, it won't be difficult at all! But what exactly you want to do is up to you. This is a crucial matter concerning your future, so remember to discuss it with your husband when he comes back!"

Jiang Wanqiu nodded thoughtfully, but her mind was already making plans.