Chapter 54
Swearing
"No." Gu Qiuyue shook her head. "We'll just rest on the examination bed inside for a while and then come back."
"Oh, it's probably because you didn't hear it in there." Mrs. Zhang waved her hand mysteriously and said, "Guess what?"
Gu Qiuyue also cooperated and asked, "What's going on?"
"The doctor diagnosed Lin Weiwei as being almost two months pregnant!" Mrs. Zhang said, patting her thigh. She then looked at Gu Qiuyue cautiously, "No wonder she's blaming Captain Gu for this. She keeps saying it's Captain Gu's child."
"Bullshit!" Gu Qiuyue blurted out, "My brother didn't even know who she was before. Besides, she's almost two months pregnant. My brother used to be in the Northwest Military Region and only came here a while ago. Even if they really are in a relationship, did that piece of meat in her belly grow so big by leaps and bounds?"
Xie Shiyu quickly held down the angry Gu Qiuyue and said, "Wife, don't get angry. Be careful not to hurt the baby in your belly."
"How can I not be angry?" Gu Qiuyue yelled at Xie Shiyu, "Even though Lin Weiwei is from the art troupe, she's still a soldier. How can she be so dishonest and throw dirty water on others!"
"Okay, okay, it's her fault. Anyone with common sense will know she's talking nonsense. There's no need to get angry with someone like that." Xie Shiyu consoled her. "You're pregnant, and it won't be good for the baby either."
"Right, right, right!" Mrs. Zhang also tried to persuade him, "Don't be angry, sister. No one will believe what she said. This matter has now alarmed the leaders. Now she has been firmly labeled as 'corrupt' and 'slandering the soldiers'. The leaders will definitely give justice to Battalion Commander Gu."
And Lin Weiwei should just wait to be drowned in spit! She still wants to be the flower of the art troupe, what a pipe dream!
She deliberately remained vague, lowering her voice. "Someone at the market seemed to recognize her... and that someone... had a bit of an unclear relationship? Anyway, her reputation is completely ruined. Besides Zhou Lihua, Lin Weiwei is the most arrogant in our art troupe. She always looks down on us, the military wives from the countryside. Now, she's treated like a rat crossing the street. She deserves it!"
Gu Qiuyue felt nauseous and scared. It turned out that Lin Weiwei's plan was even more dirty than she had imagined. She subconsciously protected her lower abdomen and whispered, "So that's how it is... No wonder..." No wonder she felt that Lin Weiwei's eyes and actions revealed an indescribable weirdness and paranoia.
"You've reap what you sowed." Xie Shiyu's voice was low and cold, like an icicle dropping to the ground, with unquestionable determination. He squeezed Gu Qiuyue's hand, the force hinting at protection. "I'll tell the boss not to let her appear in front of you anymore."
"I don't need you. Your leader has to give me an explanation for this matter." Gu Qiuhan was really angry. What kind of people are these? Although some girls in their military region are bold and scheming, compared with this Lin, they are simply pure little white rabbits.
Seeing that Gu Qiuyue looked unhappy again, Mrs. Zhang quickly changed the subject: "Oh, look at my mouth, I only talk about those depressing things, it's unlucky!
Let's not talk about her anymore, let's talk about something happy." Her face was filled with an eager smile again, and she turned to Xie Shiyu, "Sister Qiuyue, that Meng Hui from your publicity department, Secretary Meng, is he still single now?"
Ever since Lin Xiu's affair became clear, everyone knew that Meng Hui was single, and many sisters-in-law introduced him to blind dates, but Meng Hui rejected them all.
Gu Qiuyue nodded: "Well, since Lin Xiu left, I haven't heard that he has a partner."
"How's Lin Xiu now?" Mrs. Zhang's face still tingled as she thought about how she'd wrongly accused Meng Hui. Such a nice guy, and yet she'd wronged him. "I heard from Secretary Meng that he's much better now, and he's not so shy anymore." Speaking of this, Gu Qiuyue was genuinely happy, not just for Lin Xiu, but also for Meng Hui. If Lin Xiu could move on, Meng Hui wouldn't have to feel so much pressure. They could both have their own lives, instead of being forced to be together.
Mrs. Zhang slapped her thigh, her tone filled with regret and admiration. "Back in the company, he was a real hero! When the charge sounded, he rushed forward roaring! What a pity, it's just..." She waved her hand regretfully, not mentioning the injury. "Now he's transferred to the Propaganda Department. I misunderstood him back then..."
She changed the subject, her face beaming with joy. "So, sister-in-law, I came here today for something really great. I found a really great girl for Secretary Meng, Ms. Wu Xiaoman from the Camp Elementary School."
Gu Qiuyue didn't know Wu Xiaoman and Wu Daman, so she had to listen to what Mrs. Zhang said. However, she thought that Mrs. Zhang was just busy for nothing this time. If Meng Hui was willing to go on a blind date, he would have done it a long time ago and would not have waited until now.
But Mrs. Zhang was still praising Teacher Wu Xiaoman: "Oh, that girl, she has a gentle temperament, speaks softly, like singing, and is very patient with students. The children all like her! She is also pretty, fair and clean, like a newly opened white flower. She is a perfect match for Meng Hui, that silly boy. Sister-in-law, I think.
Sister Qiuyue, you and Secretary Meng are in the same office. Tell me, his character is absolutely impeccable, right? I just want to ask for your opinions. Do you think he is suitable? "
Gu Qiuyue was infected by Mrs. Zhang's enthusiasm and felt better. "I don't know Teacher Wu, so it's hard to say. But I trust Mrs. Zhang's judgment. It's just that I'm not sure about Secretary Meng's judgment, so..." She smiled and didn't say the word "hard to say".
"That's right. Whether it's suitable or not depends on the two of them meeting each other." Sister Zhang didn't blame Gu Qiuyue for not speaking up for her. "Not only does Secretary Meng want to pick on Teacher Wu, but Teacher Wu also wants to pick on Secretary Meng. I'll talk to Secretary Meng about this once your Propaganda Department gets back to work."
Gu Qiuyue smiled and nodded. It was good that Sister Zhang knew this. She remembered Meng Hui's unnatural walking posture after working all night on a propaganda poster a few days ago, and added, "Oh, sister-in-law, Secretary Meng worked all night on a propaganda poster before the New Year. His injured leg seems to be a little uncomfortable again, and he's not walking well. Please arrange a meeting at a more convenient place so that he doesn't have to move around too much."
"Oh, there's such a thing? Don't worry! I'll take care of it!" Sister Zhang promised eagerly, standing up in a hurry. "Then I'll go and 'make sure'! Sister Qiuyue, taking care of yourself is the most important thing! Let's go!"
After seeing off the enthusiastic Mrs. Zhang, the house returned to peace, with the fire burning and making a steady crackling sound.
Xie Shiyu picked up an apple brought by Mrs. Zhang, went to the kitchen, washed it carefully, peeled it, and the peel became a continuous long strip between his slender and powerful fingers. He cut the snow-white, crispy and sweet flesh into even small pieces, inserted a few bamboo sticks, placed it in a small white porcelain dish, and brought it to the small table next to Gu Qiuyue.
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