Chen Xiuxiang looked at the three people rolling out of the alley, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes.

When did they hide there?

What did you hear?

A flicker of emotion crossed Chen Haiying's face, but it quickly vanished.

She and Su Qingci had never gotten along, and even if they knew what had happened, they wouldn't speak up for her.

Given their conflict, it's already a good thing that the other party didn't take advantage of her misfortune.

At this point, she had to admit that Chen Xiuxiang was far more successful than herself in terms of interpersonal skills.

At least she always stands on the side of the victim, so people have a good impression of her, and if anything happens, someone will speak up for her.

Unlike myself.

The impression she left on everyone was that she was assertive, sharp-tongued, and difficult to get along with.

What Chen Xiuxiang and Chen Haiying could think of, Luo Weiping could also think of.

If this matter isn't clarified today, his son might really end up a bachelor.

"Su Zhiqing, are you alright?"

"Moonflower, why are you squatting in that narrow passage?"

Su Qingci finally caught her breath and looked down at her hands.

My wrist has a slight abrasion from instinctively reaching out to brace myself when I rushed out.

And let me tell you, it still stings.

Xiao Jian, right? She remembered that.

Xiao Yuehua patted the dust off her clothes, making no attempt to hide the gossip on her face, "Just like you guys, watching the show."

"Ouch, my legs are numb from squatting."

"Your legs are numb?"

"How long have you been squatting here?"

Xiao Yuehua looked at Chen Xiuxiang thoughtfully, "We've been squatting here for a long time. The two of them haven't even met yet, and we've already been squatting here."

"We didn't eavesdrop on purpose; we were here first."

"Qingci, don't you agree?"

The burning pain in her hands couldn't dampen Su Qingci's enthusiasm for watching the drama unfold.

“Yes, we were squatting here when two Chen educated youths came over one after the other and started arguing.”

"If you want to know how long they squatted there, just watch from beginning to end."

Chen Xiuxiang's face turned pale, and her heart jumped into her throat.

Liu Qunfu and Luo Zhishan both sensed Chen Xiuxiang's unease.

"Xiuxiang, what's wrong? Why is your face so pale?"

Chen Xiuxiang avoided eye contact. "I... I had a conflict with Su, the educated youth, at the educated youth settlement this morning."

"She hates me right now."

Hearing Chen Xiuxiang's pointed words, Liu Yuanbo said with a righteous expression, "It's alright, we are innocent and have nothing to fear from others' slander."

Before Su Qingci could say anything, the others cut her off.

The words that hadn't even been spoken had already become slander.

Luo Pingwei breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Xiao Yuehua's words.

"Now that you've seen it, could you tell everyone about it?"

As soon as Luo Pingwei finished speaking, Liu Yuanbo objected.

“Secretary Luo, there are several of us involved here, and you’re not asking us? Go ask some of the bystanders.”

"Who knows if they will distort the facts? After all, Su and Xiuxiang had a conflict at the educated youth settlement this morning over the room issue."

"At this moment, he might actually be harboring resentment towards Xiuxiang, the educated youth!"

As he spoke, Liu Yuanbo turned his gaze to Xiao Juxiang, "and Xiao Juxiang also made things difficult for Xiuxiang, the educated youth, a few days ago."

"Several members of the team saw it at the time!"

Liu Yuanbo recalled how, during this time, Xiao Juxiang would fawn over him whenever she saw him, calling him "Brother Yuanbo" this and "Brother Yuanbo" that, her face full of disgust for Xiao Juxiang.

Don't think he doesn't know what she's thinking. Someone like her should take a good look at herself in the mirror before daring to covet Liu Yuanbo.

Even if he were to arrange a marriage, he would want to find someone as understanding, gentle, and considerate as Xiuxiang, the educated youth.

Unfortunately, Comrade Xiuxiang is already married.

Thinking of this, Liu Yuanbo looked at Liu Qunfu with hostility.

It's all this man's fault; he ruined Comrade Xiuxiang's life.

It's my own fault for not being able to protect the kind-hearted Xiuxiang.

Su Qingci and Xiao Yuehua exchanged a glance, both seeing the burning fire in each other's eyes. They had originally intended to watch the show without getting involved.

Before I could even say anything, they'd already accused me of something serious.

Xiao Juxiang was furious.

"Liu Yuanbo, what are you saying? Who distorted the facts? Who slandered her?"

"What shameless things have you done that you don't want people to talk about?"

“I made things difficult for her last time, so what? Even without a bunch of men protecting me, I, Xiao Juxiang, am still willing to take responsibility for my actions.”

Do you really think everyone is blind?

"Chen Zhiqing, don't be afraid. So many men are waiting for you. Even if you do something outrageous, your man will definitely forgive you. If that doesn't work, isn't Luo Zhishan going to divorce his wife and wait to marry you?"

"If you don't like divorced couples, there's also Liu Yuanbo and Wang Shanqi, who are both in their first marriages!"

Su Qingci added sarcastically, "Yeah, what are you afraid of? Just look at the attitude of your loyal dogs, they'd believe you even if you said shit smelled good."

"Didn't you see? Even at this point, everyone is still protecting you, my pure and innocent Xiuxiang sister."

So, what are you afraid of?

Xiao Yuehua kept observing Liu Qunfu's expression. "Company Commander Liu, are you even a man? How can you tolerate this?"

"You're the second man to show up. You saw what Luo Zhishan, Liu Yuanbo, and Wang Shanqi were doing!"

"He really loves his wife to the core; he doesn't even mind sharing her with other men."

Xiao Juxiang nodded, "Yes, as long as my wife is still alive, it doesn't matter whose child she is carrying."

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