"Comrade Wang, I think Comrade Cheng's wife is quite capable. Let's just eat something quietly and go back after the event. It's not good to make things too ugly."
The ghost beside Wang Yan spoke words of advice, but in reality, his words were full of instigation and provocation.
Unfortunately, she was a fool. She was already angry, and these words only fueled her rage, causing her to stomp her feet and clench her fists in anger.
"Why should we let it go! Who does she think she is! My father is Cheng Ran's boss, and she's just a family member of an employee, yet she tries to step on my head!"
"That's true, but..."
“No buts…” Wang Yan raised her hand: “Hmph, the group activity is coming up soon, I’m going to make her look bad! Someone like her, trying to climb up the social ladder and then think she can get rid of her peasant background, don’t even think about it!”
People can be terrifying when they get jealous. She had only taken a couple of steps when a child bumped into her leg, and she was in so much pain that she was about to kick him.
"Whose little bastard isn't kept on a leash and is running around charging at people like this!"
The boy who hit her was his mother, who was the deputy director of the research institute. She rushed over when she heard her son being scolded.
"Qiangqiang, why are you running around like this? Didn't I tell you to go get food for Yaoyao..."
"I didn't run around; it's this strange aunt who wasn't watching where she was going."
The child pointed at Wang Yan, looking furious. Upon hearing this, Wang Yan immediately raised her hand to hit the child.
Qiangqiang's mother, Xiao Wei, quickly intervened: "I'm sorry, Comrade Wang. The child is just being childish. Please don't take it to heart. I'll discipline him when we get back."
"Get out of my way! Who asked you to go back and teach him a lesson? Today I'm going to teach your brat a lesson in front of everyone, so he'll know what happens when he offends the wrong person!"
"Comrade Wang..."
Although Xiao Wei was of a higher rank than Wang Yan, everyone in the institute tacitly understood this and respected her out of respect for her father.
"Bad auntie!"
Nannan ran over, threw a clod of mud at Wang Yan, and scolded her in a childish voice.
"Ahhh! My new dress!"
Wang Yan was furious. Her newly bought dress was dirty, so she immediately turned her anger on Nannan and picked her up with one hand.
"You little slut, born but never properly raised! I'll make an example of you!"
"Stop!" Xiao Wei panicked and quickly slapped her son's bottom twice.
“Comrade Wang, I’ve already disciplined my son. If you’re not satisfied, I can beat him again. But Yao Yao is Comrade Cheng’s daughter. Please don’t lay a hand on her. She’s only a little over two years old. You can’t afford to take responsibility if you hurt her.”
Upon hearing that she was Cheng Ran's daughter, Wang Yan's expression changed. She put the girl down and snorted.
"She does have the delicate features of Comrade Cheng, but her personality is just like her ill-mannered mother. She's really ruined the Cheng family's good genes!"
"You're not allowed to insult my mother!"
Nannan punched Wang Yan's leg with her little fist, and Wang Yan kicked her away.
"Get lost! I'm already being lenient with Comrade Cheng by not teaching you a lesson, so get out of here now!"
"You're not allowed to bully Yao Yao!"
Qiangqiang got up from the ground. He had just been beaten and didn't even have time to cry before he stood in front of Yaoyao, looking like a little adult.
Wang Yan crossed her arms, stared at Xiao Wei and her son, and chuckled coldly.
"Deputy Director Xiao, your son is really something, isn't he? He's so young and already knows how to be a hero, saving a damsel in distress. Could it be that he's fallen for this little slut? Hahaha..."
"Watch your mouth!" Even Xiao Wei, with her good temper, couldn't hold back anymore: "Why are you taking it out on the child?"
The commotion was too loud. Cheng Ran and Jiang Wanqing, who had just gone to the restroom, came back and saw their daughter crying, so they rushed over.
"Nannan, what's wrong?"
"Mom, Dad, this bad aunt hit me and scolded you, saying that I was born but no one taught me."
Despite her young age, she's very sharp; she can speak fluently even while crying.
“Aunt Jiang, I can testify!” Qiangqiang said with a righteous expression.
Jiang Wanqing glanced at Xiao Wei, who quickly pulled her son over.
"Children shouldn't get involved."
This reaction seems to be genuine; Jiang Wanqing picked up her daughter.
Cheng Ran questioned Wang Yan: "Comrade Wang should give an explanation!"
"I……"
Her eyes darted around guiltily; not daring to offend Cheng Ran, she could only shift the blame out of personal feelings.
She pointed at Qiangqiang: "This little brat bumped into me, and your daughter stood up for him, that's why I got angry."
"So you're saying you really made my daughter cry?"
No sooner had she provoked her than her daughter cried in front of her. Jiang Wanqing didn't believe that Wang Yan had no ulterior motives.
"I didn't..."
"Smack!"
Jiang Wanqing raised her hand and slapped Wang Yan across the face. Wang Yan covered her face and turned her head away, looking at her incredulously.
"You...you actually dared to hit me! Do you know who my father is?!"
"I don't need to know who your father is. You made my daughter cry, so slapping you is the least I can do."
Faced with such an unreasonable person, Jiang Wanqing didn't need to reason with her. One slap made her much clearer-headed.
"Comrade Cheng, are you just going to watch her beat me like this?! My dad and your dad are old friends, do you want to offend them...?"
“Your husband made it very clear that you made my daughter cry, and you deserve it.”
"you……"
Wang Yan gritted her teeth in resentment, turned around and left in shame and anger.
"Mom...am I going to hurt Dad?"
"No, don't overthink it."
Cheng Ran took his daughter in his arms and comforted her softly.
Looking at the harmonious and happy family, Xiao Wei's eyes flashed with envy.
"Comrade Cheng, Comrade Jiang, I'm sorry, it's my fault for not watching the children properly just now."
“It’s none of your business. Someone is looking for trouble. Even if the child stands still, she will still cause trouble. It’s best not to give in to someone like that.”
"Mom, did you hear what Aunt Jiang said? From now on, we..."
Xiao Wei quickly covered her son's mouth and shook her head.
"Don't talk nonsense, let's go."
Watching Xiao Wei and her son leave, Jiang Wanqing forced a smile. This event had made her realize that the research institute she had once longed to join was not as simple as it seemed.
Professor Xue had tried to persuade her to stay on campus when she graduated, but she felt she should focus on her current business first.
Having lived a second life, she knew very well that economic base determines superstructure. If you don't have money, no matter how high you climb, you will be controlled or even pulled down.
"This Wang Yan is probably not going to stay quiet from now on. You must be careful while you're in the station."
Jiang Wanqing looked at Cheng Ran and reminded him that some people, once they start doing bad things, can be ruthless and inhumane.
"I know she can't do anything to me."
"Hmm, are we still participating in this event?"
"Let's not participate. Let's go home and cook something delicious for our little girl."
He had already introduced the mother and son to his colleagues. His status as a married man with children would save him a lot of trouble. As for staying to continue talking and mediating with unfamiliar people, it was really unnecessary. He could just work with them in the future.
"Great, let's go home!" Nannan clapped her hands happily, clutching the bamboo dragonfly that Qiangqiang had given her.
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