Chapter 72: Ning Tang, who possesses such talent
"You still think Ning Tang is reliable and steady? I think she's fooled you too!"
"What good intentions could she possibly have? If Xu Qiaofeng continues to live with a woman like this, he'll be dragged down by her sooner or later!"
Zhou Hairong frowned even more deeply.
"Old Cheng, Grandpa Xu Qiaofeng is a commander. Even if he's down on his luck, he can't be that down and out. How can you say he's being dragged down by a woman?"
Perhaps it was because they were both women, or perhaps it was Ning Tang's medical skills that made her feel a sense of kinship.
In any case, Zhou Hairong was certain that someone with such talent was definitely not as incompetent as Cheng Bangyuan described.
Cheng Bangyuan was so angry that his hands went numb, like chicken claws.
He really couldn't understand what kind of magic Ning Tang, an ordinary person, possessed that made everyone who had come into contact with her speak highly of her.
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Lu Niannian quietly tugged at Zhou Hairong's clothes.
Her eyes reddened even more, tears streaming down her face, her voice choked with sobs: "Mom, please don't argue with Grandpa Cheng."
"Grandpa Cheng was only doing it for my own good. Actually, when we were little, Brother Qiaofeng said he would marry me, but we gradually lost contact after I went abroad for medical treatment..."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Bangyuan immediately agreed.
"Did you hear that? Niannian and Qiaofeng were already engaged! Ningtang is the real third party who interfered!"
"Hai Rong, don't be fooled by Ning Tang's good looks. Niannian is such a well-behaved and innocent child. What if Ning Tang bullies her to death?"
Zhou Hairong frowned, his mind filled with doubt.
How come she's never heard of this before?
Moreover, given Xu Qiaofeng's unrestrained personality, if he truly liked someone, he would definitely have given up the opportunity to follow her when she went abroad that year.
But seeing his daughter Lu Niannian's aggrieved look, and hearing Cheng Bangyuan's analysis in his ear, Zhou Hairong also wavered.
"But... Xu Qiaofeng is already married to Ning Tang, and they have a child together. Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
"What?!" Cheng Bangyuan and Lu Niannian exclaimed in shock at the same time.
"Isn't Qiaofeng's family infertile? How could she get pregnant so quickly after marrying into the family?"
"Yes, Hairong. Xu family's eldest granddaughter-in-law, Su Ying, has been married into the family for nine years, and there's not a hint of pregnancy. Ning Tang, on the other hand, has only been married for a short time, and she's already pregnant?"
Cheng Bangyuan suddenly slapped his thigh when he thought of the rumors he had heard before.
"Impossible, absolutely not Xu Qiaofeng's child!"
"This matter cannot be delayed. I will go to Commander Xu tomorrow and ask him to make the decision. I refuse to believe that the Xu family, which is so large, does not have a single discerning person among them?"
“We must stand up for Niannian. If the Xu family doesn’t acknowledge it, I will take this matter to the military and let everyone judge the case.”
Lu Niannian lowered her head, a barely perceptible smile curving her lips.
Then she looked up, her face full of worry: "Grandpa Cheng, please don't be like this..."
“I know you all mean well, but I’ll feel bad if it affects Brother Qiaofeng’s future.”
Upon hearing this, Cheng Bangyuan's old face was filled with satisfaction.
He's practically half-buried, how could his judgment be worse than that of a young upstart like Xu Qiaofeng?
Anyway, Lu Niannian is definitely better than Ning Tang!
As Zhou Hairong watched the two of them singing in unison, he felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
She could only sigh and turn to walk into the house.
Out of sight, out of mind.
However, since Niannian is her daughter, even if there is a real problem with this matter, Zhou Hairong will only turn a blind eye.
As for Ning Tang, she truly cherishes talent.
But, what can you do when you're born into a less-than-ideal family? That's just fate.
——
For two consecutive days.
With Ning Tang's meticulous care and the help of the pills, Xu Qiaofeng's injuries, which originally required him to stay in bed for half a month, have improved considerably.
The danger period has passed.
Everyone who saw it was amazed.
Those who didn't know knew it was because Xu Qiaofeng's physical recovery ability was too abnormal, but those who had taken the pills knew that it was all thanks to his sister-in-law.
As for Ning Tang, she was getting into the car to return to the military hospital.
Seeing that Xu Qiaofeng was alright put her mind at ease. There was no need for her to stay by his side all the time; she had many things to do herself.
It was almost noon when we arrived at the hospital.
This is when there are the most patients.
As soon as Ning Tang entered the hospital, everyone seemed to sense something and subconsciously turned around to look at her.
"Dr. Ning, you're finally back!"
"I've missed you so much these past few days. Are you still leaving in a few days?"
The hospital is well-informed, and everyone knows that Xu Qiaofeng was injured during a mission. It's perfectly reasonable for Ning Tang, as a family member, to take leave and go to see him.
Many people understand, but there are also those who don't.
Sure enough, upon hearing that Ning Tang had returned, he rushed over to add to her distress.
Wang Xinlei had a grudge against Ning Tang before, especially a few days ago when the dean deducted his full attendance bonus because of that bitch.
A resentful voice rang out.
"Dr. Ning is so carefree, taking leave under the guise of family members. Those of us without connections don't dare to ask for leave even if something happens at home. How can you be so relaxed? I really envy you."
"And you haven't been here long, yet you've already gone from intern to full-fledged doctor. It's good to be a capable man. Looks like you'll be the one getting promoted this year, right?"
The previously lively atmosphere immediately turned awkward.
The colleagues weren't stupid; they all knew the two had a conflict, and they all subconsciously looked at Ning Tang.
After all, it's related to the year-end professional title evaluation; whoever gets selected will get a raise.
For a moment, everyone looked at Ning Tang with a hint of apprehension.
Ning Tang's expression remained unchanged, with a faint smile still on her lips.
She didn't seem angry at all.
“My man was seriously injured in the line of duty, so it’s only right and proper for me to go and take care of him.” Ning Tang’s gaze swept over them indifferently. “The hospital has clear regulations, and I applied for leave according to the procedures. How am I being lazy?”
"As for bringing up the background? Hospitals consider many factors when evaluating professional titles. If you feel it's unreasonable, go talk to the hospital director. Don't be sarcastic to your colleague."
Wang Xinlei rolled her eyes in anger at Ning Tang's words.
How shameless can that be?
She got to her position because of her powerful in-laws, and she still has the nerve to say it was all her own hard work.
The thought of her best friend Zhang Jiaman being locked up in solitary confinement because she offended Ning Tang made Wang Xinlei unwilling to give up and determined to take a piece of her flesh.
She took a few steps forward and raised her voice so that those around her could hear her.
"Who knows if you got in through connections? You're so powerful, the commander's granddaughter-in-law, and you're pregnant with his only grandson. Do you think the dean would dare not approve your leave?"
Several doctors and nurses who were originally uninvolved immediately started whispering among themselves upon hearing this.
Yes, Wang Xinlei is right. With Ning Tang around, they will have nothing to do with professional titles or individual awards in the institute anymore.
For a moment, the people inside the room looked at each other with hostility.
Seeing this, Wang Xinlei's expression became even more smug, and she waited for Ning Tang's explanation.
Even the most eloquent person has to go through a lot to get away with it.
As a result, everything greatly disappointed Wang Xinlei.
Ning Tang remained calm and faced everyone's apprehension about her status as the commander's granddaughter-in-law head-on.
"If I really wanted to bully others, would you, Dr. Wang, still be standing here peacefully, arguing with me for so long?"
"As for Zhang Jiaman, I gave her many chances back then, but she provoked me again and again, and even ruined my reputation and tried to break up my military marriage. I couldn't bear it anymore, so I called the police. Is that considered bullying?"
The people around her instantly changed their expressions, and their eyes turned towards Wang Xinlei with a hint of disdain.
Yes, how come they were so easily provoked that they forgot about Zhang Jiaman?
If Dr. Ning were truly abusing her power as she claimed, how could she have waited until the very end to take action?
"I get the feeling that Wang Xinlei is the one who's unforgiving when she's in the right..."
"Don't talk nonsense. She's not unreasonable. She's just being a typical troublemaker."
"Yes, Dr. Ning is always very kind to us. Last time I had a family emergency and couldn't take time off, Dr. Ning covered my shift even though she was heavily pregnant. If she were really not good, would she help her colleague like that?"
Everyone chimed in with their own words, each one hitting Wang Xinlei right in the back.
She snorted coldly.
Ning Tang is truly skilled; she managed to turn the situation around with just a few words.
Wang Xinlei knew that continuing to argue would not do her any good, so she made up an excuse that she had something to do in her department and was about to leave.
"etc."
"Dr. Wang, has something been forgotten?" Ning Tang interrupted.
Wang Xinlei's expression was unpleasant: "What could I possibly forget?"
Then she saw the woman in front of her smile slightly, "You forgot to apologize to me."
Ning Tang is simply a devil!
Making her apologize in front of so many people is no different from killing her.
Wang Xinlei's face was extremely pale, and her voice was filled with furious, gritted teeth:
Why should I apologize to you?
"If you don't apologize, then I'll call the security department."
Ning Tang: "Your words have damaged my reputation. You have to apologize or go to the security department. It's your choice."
Wang Xinlei kept a straight face.
reputation?
Does this despicable woman still have a reputation?
But if I don't apologize, and the security department calls in, the dean will definitely find out once the matter blows up, and I'll be in deep trouble.
But apologizing would make me feel ashamed and unable to hold my head up high in the future.
Wang Xinlei quickly weighed the pros and cons in her mind.
After a long pause, he finally said, his neck stiff and his voice barely audible, "I'm sorry."
These three words were spoken very reluctantly.
But Ning Tang felt extremely happy.
"I heard it, but I don't forgive."
After saying that, she didn't look at Wang Xinlei again and turned to leave.
Immediately, one of the parties involved left, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Wang Xinlei like laser beams.
Wang Xinlei is very concerned about her image.
She couldn't stand being stared at like that any longer, and practically fled. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought a dog was chasing her.
——
Even after working until the end of the day, Ning Tang always felt as if someone was secretly watching her from the shadows.
That feeling was very uncomfortable, it was terrifying.
The uncomfortable feeling only gradually disappeared after I entered the military compound.
Grandpa Xu is very busy. Recently, leaders from higher up came and he has to attend meetings continuously. He won't be going home for the next week.
Grandma Xu was sunbathing in the yard when she heard the door open. When she looked up and saw her beloved granddaughter-in-law return, her eyes almost popped out of her head.
If it weren't for Aunt Zhang chasing after her, the old lady would probably have rushed up barefoot to greet her.
"Tangtang, how are you? How is Qiaofeng's injury? Is it serious?"
Ning Tang quickly stepped forward to support her and said with a smile, "Grandma, don't worry, Qiaofeng has passed the critical period and is recovering faster than expected. The doctor said he will be back in a few more days."
Grandma Xu's worries finally subsided.
He took his granddaughter-in-law's hand and led her into the house, muttering to himself.
"That's good. That brat, he never lets me rest easy on missions. Luckily, you're here to keep an eye on things."
Aunt Zhang chimed in, "The old lady hasn't been eating well these past few days. Firstly, she's hoping you'll come back soon and give her some news, and secondly..."
Thinking of something, Aunt Zhang couldn't quite put her words into words.
Even Grandma Xu's expression turned sour.
Clearly, something big happened at home during Ning Tang's absence these past two days.
She asked, "Grandma, what happened?"
Grandma Xu sighed and rolled her eyes: "It's all because of Wenya and her family!"
"Wen Ya did something to harm you, and Qiao Yan is determined to get a divorce. The Wen family disagrees and comes to block you every day. Even Su Ying in the art troupe has suffered."
Wenya made a mistake first, so it's understandable that Xu Qiaoyan wants a divorce. The Wen family's entanglement is really unreasonable.
Grandma Xu patted the sofa, wishing she could beat these troublemakers to death with a stick.
"The Wen family felt that their daughter had been wronged. They said that she had worked hard for Qiao Yan all these years, and that Qiao Yan's request for divorce was heartless and ungrateful."
“Yesterday they were making a scene at the gate of the compound, saying that our Xu family was bullying them. If the guards hadn’t stopped them, I think they would have stormed into the house!”
Aunt Zhang added from the side, "Su Ying also suffered because of this; the Wen family spread rumors about her everywhere in the cultural troupe."
"What did you say about your sister-in-law?" Ning Tang was taken aback, not expecting that Su Ying could be dragged into this.
"They said she wasn't a proper sister-in-law, and even helped Qiao Yan talk about divorce. They implied that Su Ying was an incompetent sister-in-law, and also said..."
"They even said the Xu family has no descendants, it's all their own fault."
Ning Tang's face immediately darkened.
Although she hadn't been married into the family for long, she knew that Su Ying had been married to her elder brother for over nine years and had always hoped to have a child, but had never been able to fulfill her wish.
This matter has always been a thorn in her side, and she doesn't even dare to mention it to her own family. The Wen family actually used this matter as a reason to attack her, which is really too vicious!
Just then, a series of loud noises suddenly came from outside.
Upon hearing this, Grandma Xu immediately rubbed her temples and said weakly, "The Wen family is here again."
"If we can't afford to offend them, can't we at least avoid them? Tangtang, come inside with me, and we'll close the windows and doors."
It's rush hour now, and people are constantly coming and going at the entrance of the compound.
If they go out to fight, it will cause a huge uproar, and who knows what kind of rumors will spread about them.
Ning Tang understood this principle and nodded.
They decided to wait for Xu Qiaofeng to return before discussing it with him, since hiding from him indefinitely wasn't a good idea.
Just as they were about to help Grandma Xu upstairs.
There was a muffled thud outside.
Then came the familiar, piercing scream, and Wenya roared, "Su Ying! You little bitch, how dare you push me down!"
"I didn't push a person, I pushed a dog."
"Fine, you dare call me a dog? I'll fight you to the death!" With that, Wenya pounced on him.
Ning Tang thought to herself, "Oh no."
After handing Grandma Xu over to Aunt Zhang, I grabbed a clothesline stick from the wall and hurried towards the courtyard gate—
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