Shen Zhenbang and Qin Peilan then realized that He Wanrou hadn't left at all. She had huddled on a stool in the corner, keeping her head down and looking meek.
Qin Peilan immediately nodded: "Qiqi is right. Wanrou, why don't you go out and wait for a while?"
He Wanrou was extremely unhappy.
She went to great lengths to follow him, all for this moment!
Her plan was so perfect!
First, make the old couple's impression of Zhou Qiqi plummet, then add fuel to the fire when they talk about Lin Yao's "deeds," and ideally force the Shen family to divorce this country girl on the spot!
Then she can take over!
But what about now?
The elderly couple's attitude towards Zhou Qiqi has clearly changed!
My initial dislike turned into curiosity, and I even developed a bit of admiration!
If they were to hear Shen Huaichuan's explanation and see that evidence, what would happen?
Wasn't all her previous provocation in vain?
No! She can't leave! She has to stay!
All her previous efforts had been in vain, so she had to help the elderly couple see Zhou Qiqi's true colors at this crucial moment!
Opportunity waits for no one! We must seize it!
He Wanrou's mind raced, and a gentle smile immediately appeared on her face.
She first looked at the soft-hearted Qin Peilan and said gently:
“Aunt Qin, look at what you’re saying, I’m not an outsider! When we were at the nursing home, I answered several of the calls Uncle Lin and the others made for you two. I’ve heard the gist of what happened to Lin Yao, and I’m worried about Uncle and Aunt Qin too!”
"With me here, if your uncles and aunts don't understand something, or if there are some things they're too embarrassed to ask, I can help them ask and explain, so they won't get anxious or upset, right?"
After speaking, she glanced at Shen Zhenbang, her tone becoming even more earnest:
"Besides, Uncle Shen, you know Aunt Qin's health condition. She just came back from the clinic and can't get too emotional. If I'm here, I can take care of her if she gets uncomfortable listening to this. Please let me stay here. I promise I won't say anything and will just stay quietly with Aunt Qin, okay?"
Standing to the side, Zhou Qiqi couldn't help but want to applaud He Wanrou for her insincere behavior.
That was a perfectly watertight statement!
Every word she said was for the elderly couple's sake, positioning herself as an informed person and a caring caregiver, leaving no room for rebuttal.
With such eloquence and acting skills, it's a waste that she's not an actor!
They were really born in the wrong era.
She even wanted to suggest to He Wanrou that she should go outside on a rainy day and get struck by lightning. Maybe she could travel back to 2025 and become a short drama actress.
When I'm so rich I'm practically hand cramping, I won't have to live at the mercy of others anymore.
Zhou Qiqi's mind was racing, trying to figure out how to legitimately get rid of He Wanrou, this ill-intentioned "plague god".
Unexpectedly, this time she didn't even need to ask.
Shen Zhenbang and Shen Huaichuan spoke almost simultaneously, their tone firm: "No way!"
This sudden understanding startled both father and son, who instinctively glanced at each other, seemingly not expecting the other to say the same thing.
Shen Huaichuan reacted even faster, giving his father a deep look with a complex expression.
He then brandished the file folder in his hand, his gaze sharply shifting to He Wanrou, and said in a deep voice:
“Comrade He Wanrou, the materials here involve internal military affairs and case details. According to regulations, they can only be accessed by military family members. You are not a military family member, so you must recuse yourself.”
The reason sounded plausible, even a bit like something made up to shut her up.
He Wanrou was furious!
Of course she wasn't willing to give up! A cooked duck can't fly away!
She immediately turned to Qin Peilan, her eyes reddening, and gripped Qin Peilan's sleeve tightly, saying in a wronged tone:
"But, Aunt Qin, I..."
Qin Peilan had already been touched by her thoughtful words and was inclined to let her stay.
But seeing how resolute her husband and son were, she immediately stopped insisting.
After all, no matter how considerate He Wanrou is, she is still an outsider compared to her own husband and son.
She sighed softly, patted He Wanrou's hand reassuringly, and said gently:
"Wanrou, listen to your uncle and Huaichuan, you should leave."
She paused, as if remembering something, and then offered a way out.
“Perfect timing. Didn’t you keep saying you were hungry this afternoon and complaining that there was nothing at home? Huaichuan just said we have noodles, luncheon meat, vegetables, and eggs! Qiqi just boiled water on the coal stove, so it should still be warm. Go boil some water, make a bowl of noodles, and have something to eat first.”
Shen Zhenbang had been paying close attention to his wife's every word and action. Upon hearing her words, he immediately instructed Shen Huaichuan:
"Huaichuan, go and get the noodles, eggs, and luncheon meat and put them in the kitchen."
"Yes, I'll go right away!"
Shen Huaichuan acted decisively and turned to leave.
He Wanrou wanted to struggle a little more, but by the time she realized what was happening, Shen Huaichuan had already disappeared!
Shen Zhenbang and Qin Peilan refocused their attention on the file folder, clearly indicating that they were no longer giving her any chance to speak.
Given the current situation, forcing them to stay is absolutely impossible.
He Wanrou was seething with hatred inside, but she had to put on a brave face and could only reluctantly agree:
"Okay, then... I'll go get something to eat first, and I'll make you some noodles after you've finished talking."
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