Chapter 56 There are rumors outside that Lu Lin and she are having an affair…

As the car left the street corner, Dong Rongyi glanced back and could only see figures walking into the house in the distance.

"I didn't expect you and Mrs. Lu to have such a good relationship."

Lin Wenhui glared at him: "You make it sound like I'm above everyone else. Am I that kind of arrogant person?"

Dong Rongyi looked at her with a smile, as if to say, "Isn't that right?"

"I just can't stand people who put on airs, it's not that I look down on anyone. Mrs. Lu is straightforward and generous, I quite like talking to her. She's a very genuine person, with the airs of a young lady, but also the generosity of an upright and righteous person. She enjoys life but also respects frugality. I think she's someone who knows how to respect others and truly treats everyone as equals."

She took her fiancé's hand, and they seemed to have endless topics to discuss about Mrs. Lu, her eyes full of admiration.

"Do you know what? She was actually afraid of their servants. Even though she couldn't finish her food, she was afraid that their Zhang Ma would nag her, so she secretly asked Director Lu to help her eat it. Actually, it wasn't fear, it was respect and understanding."

Dong Rongyi looked at her with a smile. It wasn't just admiration; he really liked her. He was very happy that Wen Hui could find a close friend here.

“I’m happy to see you make friends. It would have been best for you to stay in Pingcheng, but I came here because of you, and I’ve always felt a little guilty about it.”

Lin Wenhui rested her head on his shoulder.

"How could that be? Bincheng is quite nice too. For me, there's not much difference between Pingcheng and Bincheng, but it's different for you."

In Bincheng, he had more experimental facilities, and the school provided ample funding, which was more conducive to his research.

"Thank you." Dong Rongyi gripped her hand tightly.

Lin Wenhui blushed: "Do we need to say these things between us?"

Dong Rongyi: "We've given them the invitations. What should we say?"

When the two were discussing who to invite, Lin Wenhui thought of sending an invitation to Shen Rong and his wife as well, but they were not sure if they would come.

However, judging from today's situation, they seem willing to come.

The wedding was rushed and simple, and Dong Rongyi always felt that she had been wronged. She thought it would be better if more friends could attend.

Lin Wenhui nodded: "She said she'd come."

"How are things on your parents' side?" The Dong family elders seemed to have some reservations before.

Dong Rongyi put her arm around her shoulder: "Don't worry, my parents are open-minded people. They support us. My dad will even come here to officiate our wedding."

Lin Wenhui said with some disappointment, "My dad can't come."

Her mother passed away early, her father was busy with work, and the rest of the family members were also busy with their own things.

"It's not that Third Brother will come to Bincheng. With him representing my family, I just need to know that I will treat you well in the future."

Lin Wenhui looked at him with gratitude: "Thank you, Rong Yi."

"Don't talk nonsense. I want to marry you. As long as the bride is there on the wedding day, I don't care how many of her family members come. Besides, I know they all value you. Even if they don't come, I wouldn't dare to bully you!"

Lin Wenhui's eyes were a little moist: "We will definitely be fine and live a good life. Rongyi, I'm the one who made you suffer."

She knew Rong Yi wanted to give her a grand wedding, but because of Kang Wenbai, there were some bad rumors circulating. Lin Wenhui didn't want others to gossip, so she thought about getting married as soon as possible. Maybe once she was married, those people would stop talking nonsense.

"I've wronged you." Dong Rongyi kissed the top of her head.

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The entrance to the Marshal's Mansion was bustling with activity, and Lu Xuan stared wide-eyed at everything around her.

Cao Fengyi came out to greet them, and the two introduced themselves.

"You can all call me sister-in-law like your eldest sister-in-law," Cao Fengyi said cheerfully and capablely, her shrewd eyes scanning the Lu siblings.

Lu You followed Lu Lin to see the master of the house. Cao Fengyi knew that Lu Xuan was too young to stay, so she ordered someone to send her to Dou Meiyun.

“There are all young girls over there, so you'll have company when you play.”

Lu Xuan looked at Shen Rong and, seeing her nod, happily agreed.

Shen Rong looked worried, but Cao Fengyi teased, "Don't worry, Meiyun knows she's your sister-in-law, she'll definitely take good care of you."

She wasn't worried about Meiyun, but about Ma Langhua.

This person is outspoken and likes to cause trouble. If he knew Lu Xuan's identity, he would definitely make things difficult for her.

Cao Fengyi noticed it too and whispered, "Don't worry, she's been getting close to a Japanese girl lately, and the two of them are probably whispering to each other somewhere."

"My cousin's head is as big as a sunflower seed," she said with a look of disgust.

Jiang Yufen felt a little embarrassed, but Cao Fengyi warmly pulled her over and said, "Don't mind her. Your sister-in-law and I are like sisters. We always talk like this. Come on, I'll take you to get something to eat and then we'll play some cards!"

She turned to Shen Rong and said, "Several new ladies have arrived. I'll introduce you to them. The Japanese consul's wife also brought several people with her. She heard you're good at cards and wants to play with you."

Shen Rong pulled Jiang Yufen's hand and led her to the side hall.

Unfortunately, the mahjong tables were already full.

Ma Langhua was also there, and next to her was a Japanese woman named Sachiko.

“Mrs. Lu, please sit here.” Uchida Eiko stood up to offer her seat.

Shen Rong: "No, no, I'll just take a look."

Madam Dou said with a smile, "You should at least finish this round before abdicating!"

Uchida Eiko had no choice but to sit down and play her cards again.

Mrs. Han was also sitting to the side eating snacks, and greeted them with a smile when she saw them.

She and Jiang Yufen got along well, and after a while, the two went outside for a stroll.

"Your sister-in-law is quite gentle." She always puts her sister-in-law first and even asks for her permission before going anywhere. She's not the type to compete or be competitive.

Shen Rong had no idea what humility meant: "That's because I'm a good person, and I only meet good people wherever I go."

Cao Fengyi smiled and shook her head, gesturing for her to look at Ma Langhua's side: "Not necessarily."

"She... was an accident!" Shen Rong's expression was somewhat complicated.

Who doesn't encounter a few awful people? Actually, Ma Langhua is already considered good; at least he still has some shame.

"I'm not talking about Langhua, I'm talking about the Japanese lady next to her. You seem to know her too?"

Shen Rong knew there must be some story behind it, otherwise Cao Fengyi wouldn't have brought it up specifically.

She lowered her voice and gestured for her to come closer: "I shouldn't say these things, and Wenliang also told me not to, lest it ruin your relationship as husband and wife, especially since you're pregnant now. But we get along well, and I really treat you like a younger sister, so I don't want to hide it from you."

Shen Rong's heart was in her throat. Cao Fengyi's expression was just like that of a best friend who doesn't know whether to tell her husband who is cheating.

"Lu Lin is keeping a mistress?" Shen Rong looked shocked, her voice stiff.

Cao Fengyi comforted her, "Don't get agitated, it hasn't come to that yet. I just heard..."

She whispered in Shen Rong's ear, "That Miss Xingzi seems to know your Lu Lin. I heard she often delivers food to the police station. There are rumors that Lu Lin and she have some kind of relationship, but Wenliang asked her and Lu Lin said he didn't mean it."

"You need to pay more attention too. Don't be fooled by the reserved demeanor of Japanese women. They're actually more daring than us and have no sense of propriety or shame. If Lu Lin doesn't take it seriously now, he can't keep it forever. As the saying goes, even a good man can't resist a woman's persistence. How long can he resist such a delicate and innocent woman?"

"You need to keep a closer eye on Lu Lin." She glanced at Chen Rong's belly, her words carrying a hidden meaning: "Especially in your current state, you shouldn't treat him too badly. Sometimes you have to give him a little treat. Men are all like that; they can't resist!"

Shen Rong stiffened slightly; why did those words just now sound a bit lewd?

Others might not be able to resist, but who is Lu Lin?! The guy who makes her wear pajamas to bed at night, is he some kind of Ninja Turtle?!

But this Sachiko is quite interesting. She glanced over, and Sachiko, being very perceptive, immediately looked back.

Cao Fengyi pulled her back: "Don't cause trouble now. Men hate that the most. Go back and gently guide Lu Lin. Don't get entangled with this Japanese woman. Be careful she doesn't take advantage of the situation and cling to Lu Lin."

Speak of the devil, and he appears; Xingzi arrives gracefully.

"Mrs. Lu, it's a pleasure to meet you here. I didn't expect to run into you here. I sent some of my homemade food to Director Lu as a token of my gratitude. I wonder what you thought of it? If you liked it, I'll send you some more."

This woman is a master at stirring up trouble. If Shen Rong hadn't known anything about it, she would probably already be suspicious of her husband. Even if Cao Fengyi had taken precautions beforehand, her words would only fuel Shen Rong's anger and she might do something inappropriate that would embarrass Lu Lin.

Unfortunately, this tactic didn't work on Shen Rong! She didn't adopt the persona of a wife who deeply loves her husband.

"Really? I didn't know that, and I've never seen those foods before. Miss Sachiko has sent them several times?" Shen Rong asked with a smile and a hint of curiosity.

Although she was surprised, her expression was too calm. How could this woman be so composed?

A dark glint flashed in Sachiko's eyes. It was clear that Eiko had said this woman was well protected by her family and was just a simple noblewoman.

"Yes, I've given it to Lu Linjun several times."

Shen Rong looked at her with regret and sympathy: "Didn't you see him?"

Sachiko's expression stiffened for a moment.

"Is Mrs. Lu jealous? Please don't overthink it. I was just expressing my gratitude, and I didn't mean anything else."

Shen Rong gave her a look that said, "You've misunderstood. How could I be jealous when you haven't even seen him? If you had seen him, you wouldn't have sent him so many times. It's such a waste of your good intentions. It's a pity that he doesn't eat Japanese sushi and the like. He said that they are raw and cold foods, and his spleen and stomach are not good, so he can't digest them and is prone to diarrhea."

“Your cousin sent me a lot last time, and I’ve already brought them all to the Marshal’s Mansion.” She said apologetically, “Miss Xingzi, we’re really sorry, we appreciate your gratitude, but you don’t need to send any next time.”

Sachiko's face turned ashen; she looked terrible, as if she had been tricked by the couple.

Uchida Eiko had noticed the situation earlier, and as soon as the game ended, she headed straight over here.

What are you talking about? Why are you so happy?

She said to Shen Rong, "Our Xingzi has just arrived in Bincheng and there are some things she doesn't understand. If she has offended you, please forgive her."

Sachiko shook off her hand and walked out.