"Jiang Wanqing, you're really something! You've managed to keep such a tough soldier like Comrade Cheng under your thumb so tightly that he doesn't dare utter a single disobedient word. What makes you so special!"
Hearing Cheng Ran say those words, Ye Luo felt as if her heart was being ripped out. Even though there wasn't a trace of reluctance on Cheng Ran's face, she still firmly believed that Jiang Wanqing was highly skilled and had controlled her.
"If you have a mental illness, go get it treated. Delusions are an illness too, don't delay."
Jiang Wanqing gave her a cold look again and pulled Cheng Ran away from her.
"Cheng Ran! I will definitely make you understand!"
She was still shouting defiantly, but the couple had already ignored her. They walked side by side toward the factory, treating her as if she were nothing.
Back in the factory office, Jiang Wanqing let go of his hand, sat back in her office chair, and didn't say a word.
This sudden change in attitude made Cheng Ran's heart skip a beat. Was he... angry?
He gently closed the door, nervously approached her, and massaged her shoulders and back.
"You must be tired after working so long. Let me help you relax." He massaged her, observing her mood, and tentatively asked, "Are you still misunderstanding something? Actually, I really don't have any feelings for her..."
Jiang Wanqing slammed her pen down, looked up at him, and pointed to the sofa.
"Go sit down first, I'll talk to you after I'm done with my work."
She was caught cheating in the middle of her work, so she had to finish her work first.
"Wanqing..."
"Do you want me to angrily question you? To distrust you?"
Cheng Ran was stunned by the question. It seemed that what was said was true, but he still felt that something was off.
Her not questioning him showed trust and reassurance, but deep down he wanted to see her jealous.
"Okay, I'll wait for you." He forced a smile.
He had just come from the army and was already a little sleepy from training. As soon as he sat down on the sofa, he couldn't help but feel sleepy. Jiang Wanqing slightly raised her eyelids and smiled.
To be honest, she was a little angry when she first saw Ye Luo take the initiative to get close to her, but on the way back she came to terms with it. If he really had any ulterior motives, he definitely wouldn't have chosen to do it outside, especially outside her factory. Wouldn't that be deliberately leaving evidence against him?
Therefore, he was also a victim. The coincidence was deliberately created, and the tests and provocations were intentional. Ye Luo had put in a lot of effort, and if she succeeded, it would provoke conflict between the couple and plant a thorn in their side. Unfortunately, her plan failed.
After finishing the last bit of work, Jiang Wanqing walked to the sofa and covered the sleeping Cheng Ran with a blanket.
Just then, a knock sounded on the door, and Cheng Ran woke up at the same time, her eyes meeting the sound directly.
"How did I fall asleep?" He sat up, holding his head, and stretched his limbs.
"You're too tired. Sit down for a while, I'll go open the door."
"Um."
Jiang Wanqing went to open the door, and Hong Xing almost bumped into her due to inertia, looking very agitated.
"Sister-in-law, you finally opened the door! I thought you were asleep inside. Good...good news..."
"Speak slowly, what kind of manner is this?"
As a former leader of Hung Hing, Cheng Ran couldn't help but show up and say something to him. He looked up and chuckled twice.
"Oh, Brother Cheng, you're here too. No wonder your wife took so long to open the door..."
Cheng Ran glanced at him: "Get to the point, don't talk nonsense."
"Hehe... Well, I have some good news for my sister-in-law."
"What good news?"
The factory has gradually returned to normal operations during this period, which is considered a steady improvement for her. She is really looking forward to seeing just how good the good news he mentioned will be.
"Our products have been successfully distributed to rural areas. Many distributors say they can't keep up with demand, and everyone is snapping them up so quickly that they've asked us to increase our inventory!"
This was truly good news; Jiang Wanqing's eyes lit up, her joy visibly evident.
During this period, Gu Yu made Jiang Xiu unable to focus on anything else, and the factory was in a mess. It was during this time that Jiang Wanqing decisively asked Hong Xing and his team to distribute goods to rural areas and open up the market. Unexpectedly, the results were quite good.
"Then hurry up and get the factory to ramp up production! Anyone willing to work overtime will get double the pay!"
“Okay, I’ll go talk to them right away…” Hung Hing hurriedly ran out, and was about to close the door when he suddenly turned back.
"Wait, there's something else!"
His expression turned serious. He glanced cautiously at Jiang Wanqing, then at Cheng Ran, and his voice became softer.
"The second thing is not a good thing, I don't know how to say it."
"Just say it directly."
"Sister-in-law, there are rumors outside that Brother Cheng and that Ye Luo from the Ye family are having an affair... They also say that you got jealous and pulled Brother Cheng away from them in the street, saying that your relationship is strained, and..."
As he was talking, he suddenly felt a chill on his neck. He looked up and saw Cheng Ran giving him a glare. He quickly shut his mouth, swallowed hard, and realized he was doomed.
"No...this wasn't me, it was those people outside gossiping and talking nonsense..."
Jiang Wanqing and Cheng Ran exchanged a glance. They hadn't expected the news to spread so quickly; they couldn't believe it wasn't premeditated.
His face grew increasingly grim: "That Ye Luo! I've been too lenient with her!"
"Brother Cheng, let me ask you something, you and that Comrade Ye Luo, really..."
"roll!"
Before Hung Hing could finish his question, he was completely stunned by Cheng Ran.
"Okay, I'm leaving now!"
He knew he'd get scolded if he didn't leave soon, so he quickly ran out and closed the door.
The two of them were left in the office. Jiang Wanqing's expression was relatively calm. In her heart, it was the two of them who lived their lives, and what outsiders said was not important. However, his identity was special, and there was the lesson learned from Guo Xueyun, who had caused trouble before. This time, she had to be careful and not damage her reputation.
"I'm going to find her and demand an explanation!"
"Don't be impulsive!" Jiang Wanqing quickly pulled him back from his irrational state, shaking her head and advising, "If you go like this, you'll be playing right into her hands. Jiang Xiu is definitely involved in this, and there are sure to be other tricks up her sleeve."
"What do you suggest we do then?"
Cheng Ran felt a sense of helplessness, like someone who couldn't clear their name even if they jumped into the Yellow River. If he had known this would happen, he shouldn't have meddled in that other people's business back then...
She thought it over for a while, her eyes full of caution. Besides Jiang Xiu, who was a troublemaker, there was also Gu Yu in the middle. If they didn't handle it well, they would break up and have an extra enemy, which would be a loss.
"How about this, Ye Luo is Gu Yu's daughter after all. I'll try to talk to her mother. I'll meet with her in person at the school another day. If she's reasonable and knows when to stop, then we'll let it go. If she's still stubborn, then we can use special methods."
Cheng Ran closed his eyes, rubbed his forehead. There was no safer way, so he could only nod in agreement.
"Alright, do as you say for now. If she hasn't stopped in three days at most, I may have to personally publish a clarification in the newspaper."
At that point, he won't care whether or not the Ye family's reputation is damaged!
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