Chapter 107 The Capital's Green Tea! Their Ranks Are Truly Different!
Lu Yao!
Deputy Commander Lu's daughter!
The name struck Jiang Wu like a bolt of lightning, shattering her calm heart.
It turns out she was from the "Lu family".
No wonder the hostility in his eyes was so blatant.
A love rival, plus a family feud.
This is really going to be interesting.
Jiang Wu's lips curled up slightly.
She wanted to see what the difference was between the "green tea" of the capital and the small fish and shrimp on the island.
Seemingly noticing Jiang Wu's gaze, Lu Yao actually took a step and walked straight towards them.
She walked with a haughty gait, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers.
As she approached, a faint scent of French perfume wafted over.
In the capital city in the 1980s, this was absolutely a top-tier luxury item.
"Oh, isn't this Comrade Jiang Wu, our military region's 'great hero'?"
Lu Yao walked closer, a warm smile on her face, as if the hostile look in her eyes just now was just someone else's illusion.
Her voice was beautiful, sweet and soft, like it was soaked in honey.
"Seeing is believing, my dear sister is truly beautiful. No wonder our brother Qin Lie abandoned me, his childhood sweetheart, for you."
In short, it contains a wealth of information.
She both flattered Jiang Wu and subtly revealed her close childhood relationship with Qin Lie.
They also conveniently labeled Jiang Wu as a "third party".
The wives of the soldiers around them exchanged glances, their expressions becoming somewhat ambiguous.
Jiang Wu sneered inwardly.
Sure enough, the difference in skill level is significant.
Compared to Wen Xue, who is just a loudmouth and a fool, Lu Yao is obviously much more clever.
"Miss Lu is too kind." Jiang Wu remained calm and composed, even giving Lu Yao a friendly smile.
"Qin Lie and I were introduced by the organization, arranged by our parents, and married through a matchmaker. We are a legally married couple protected by law."
"As for what you call 'childhood sweethearts,' this is the first time I've heard of it. I suppose it's just your opinion, since I've never heard Qin Lie mention it before."
In short, it's about using minimal force to achieve maximum effect.
This directly shut down Lu Yao's ambiguous little thoughts.
Are you trying to play a language trap?
I'll flip the table and tell you the facts and the law.
Lu Yao's smile froze for a moment.
She never expected that this seemingly delicate country woman would be so eloquent.
"Hehe, little sister, don't misunderstand." Lu Yao quickly adjusted her expression, and she affectionately took Jiang Wu's arm, acting very professionally.
"I'm just happy for Qin Lie that he's able to marry such a capable and brave wife like you. Unlike me, I was spoiled since I was a child and can't do anything, I can't even boil an egg."
"By the way, little sister, I heard in the newspaper that you drove your fishing boat into the typhoon all by yourself? My God, that's so dangerous! Weren't you scared?"
"You really... really make us girls who grew up in the capital feel ashamed. We, let alone sailing a boat, would be so scared by the sound of thunder that we'd run into a man's arms."
This sounds like a compliment to Jiang Wu's bravery.
But upon closer inspection, it wasn't the same taste.
She was using a "praise-to-destroy" approach, constantly emphasizing Jiang Wu's "competence" and "fierceness".
The subtext is: You're so capable, so unlike a typical woman, you don't need a man's protection at all. And I, on the other hand, am delicate and fragile, capable of arousing a man's protective instincts.
She wanted to create a contrast, to make everyone feel that Jiang Wu, this "tomboy," was simply unworthy of a hero like Qin Lie.
Only a pampered young lady like her, who needs to be cared for, is the perfect match for a hero.
"Of course I'm scared, how could I not be?" Jiang Wu sighed in agreement, a perfectly timed expression of lingering fear on her face.
“The wind was so strong and the waves were so high that the boat could capsize at any moment. I was thinking that if I died, my two babies would be fatherless.”
She lowered her head and looked tenderly at the two babies in the stroller.
“But I’m even more afraid. I’m afraid my husband won’t come back. If he’s gone, the three of us won’t be able to survive.”
"So even if it's a mountain of knives and a sea of fire, I have to go through it. Because he is my man, the father of my children, and the pillar of our family."
"I think any woman who loves her husband would make the same choice as me, right?"
Jiang Wu raised her head, looking at Lu Yao with clear eyes, and asked in return, "Miss Lu, what do you think?"
These words were spoken with heartfelt sincerity and were deeply moving.
This not only demonstrated her deep love for her husband, but also elevated her actions to a level that all married women could empathize with.
I'm not fierce, I'm just doing this for my family and my man.
This is a great power that belongs to wives.
The wives of the soldiers around her had tears in their eyes as they listened.
Yes, who doesn't love their husband, and who doesn't cherish their family?
In an instant, everyone felt even greater respect and sympathy for Jiang Wu.
Their gazes toward Lu Yao now held a hint of disapproval.
They're a loving couple, and you, an outsider, are making sarcastic remarks about them. What kind of behavior is that?
Lu Yao was once again rendered speechless.
She felt that all her carefully prepared attacks had hit cotton, and that her opponent had used her strength against her, turning the tables on her.
That Jiang Wu is like an eel! So slippery, you can't get a hold of her!
"Yes...yes, you're right, little sister." Lu Yao chuckled dryly. It was impossible to gain the upper hand in a verbal exchange today.
Her eyes darted around and she suddenly noticed the jade bracelet, entirely emerald green, on Jiang Wu's wrist.
"Oh, sister, your bracelet is so beautiful! The clarity and color, it's definitely not an ordinary piece."
"This must have cost a lot of money, right? Brother Qin Lie is so good to you. But then again, you were willing to risk your life for him, so it's only right that he buys you some expensive jewelry."
She started again.
First, he praised the bracelet, then attributed the credit to Qin Lie, and finally he subtly criticized Jiang Wu, implying that she had earned it by "risking her life".
"This wasn't bought by Qin Lie," Jiang Wu said calmly.
"Oh?" Lu Yao feigned surprise. "That's..."
"My mother-in-law gave it to me." Jiang Wu stroked the bracelet on her wrist, a happy smile on her face.
“Mom said this is a family heirloom of the Qin family, passed down only to the eldest daughter-in-law. My grandmother gave it to her when she married my father-in-law. Now, she has passed it on to me.”
These words struck Lu Yao's heart like a heavy hammer.
A family heirloom! Passed down only to the eldest daughter-in-law!
This is more than just a bracelet!
This is the highest recognition of Jiang Wu's identity from the elders of the Qin family!
This means that Jiang Wu's position in this family is now as stable as Mount Tai and unshakeable!
Lu Yao's face turned deathly pale in an instant.
Her carefully planned verbal attacks seemed so ridiculous and powerless in the face of the words "family heirloom".
She felt like a clown.
The wives of the soldiers around them also let out soft gasps of surprise.
The look in his eyes as he looked at Jiang Wu had changed from simple admiration to utter envy.
How did Jiang Wu manage to gain the approval of the notoriously picky Dean Zhong of the Qin family and even obtain the family heirloom?
Seeing Lu Yao's distraught appearance, Jiang Wu felt no sense of pride.
Someone like Lu Yao wouldn't give up easily.
She ignored Lu Yao and turned to a slightly pale-faced military wife beside her, asking with concern:
"Sister-in-law, I think you haven't been getting enough rest lately. Your eyes are even turning a bit bluish."
The military wife was taken aback, then smiled wryly and said, "That's right. I don't know what's wrong with me lately, but I keep getting little bumps on my face, and I can't sleep well at night."
Jiang Wu smiled and didn't say anything more.
She simply took a small, oil-paper-wrapped item from her small cloth bag and placed it in the soldier's wife's hand.
When the military wife opened it, she found some white, finely ground powder inside.
"This is……"
"This is pearl powder," Jiang Wu whispered in her ear. "I asked a relative in the south to grind it from the finest pearls. Every night before you go to bed, mix a little with honey or egg white and apply it to your face. In less than a week, I guarantee your skin will be white and radiant, and all those little bumps will be gone."
"Soak your feet in hot water with a few slices of ginger before bed. It can calm the nerves and help you sleep."
Jiang Wu's voice was very soft, yet it seemed to possess a convincing magic.
The military wife looked at the pearl powder in her hand, then at Jiang Wu's smooth, flawless face, and her eyes lit up instantly.
"Oh dear! Little Wu! This...this is too valuable! How can I accept your gift!"
"Sister-in-law, please take this. Consider it a gift from me to you as we meet." Jiang Wu said with a smile, "We'll be neighbors from now on, so it's only right that we help each other out."
She didn't look at Lu Yao, whose face had become extremely pale.
Instead, he took the soldier's wife's hand and started chatting with her about other everyday things.
It was as if Lu Yao, this living person, didn't exist at all.
This silent contempt made Lu Yao feel more embarrassed and angry than any malicious words.
She clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her flesh.
Jiang Wu! You just wait!
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