“Madam, don’t talk nonsense. Comrade Jiang and I are friends, and Comrade Cheng is also a friend. To slander our relationship is an insult to your daughter-in-law.”
Huanren stood up to speak for Jiang Wanqing, and after he said that, Molly understood what was going on.
She had originally intended to greet Cheng's mother, since she was an elder, but now she turned cold, stood in front of Jiang Wanqing, and retorted with her hands on her hips.
"I say, old woman, how filthy must your heart be to come up with such a disgusting thing! I only went to the toilet and you spread rumors that Wanqing and Comrade Huanren are having an affair. Am I not a human being? If they really had something going on, did they need me to witness it? Bah! You old hag, how could Cheng Ran have a mother like you!"
Molly hadn't sworn in a long time, but when anger welled up inside her, she blurted out a string of curses, determined not to back down.
Her attack was too strong. Cheng's mother was so angry that her hands were trembling. She stammered for a long time but couldn't say a word. She clutched her chest and was supported by her old friend.
"You...you all...birds of a feather flock together! Jiang Wanqing! Don't be too smug. If you're flirting with people here, don't blame Cheng Ran if he gets involved with other outstanding women in the future!"
What do you mean by that?
Jiang Wanqing narrowed her eyes. She and Cheng's mother had had a good-bad relationship for many years, and she knew Cheng's mother well enough to understand her character. Cheng's mother wouldn't say such things for no reason; there must be something she didn't know…
"Hmph, literally! I'm not going to stoop to your level, just you wait!"
"Hey, don't run away! What kind of person runs away when you can't win an argument! Stop acting recklessly just because you're old!" Molly jumped up and shouted a few words at Cheng's mother's back.
"Alright, everyone's gone, let's go too."
Jiang Wanqing pulled Molly back. If she continued to curse, it would attract a crowd, and she didn't want to be made a fool of.
"Honestly! I thought your mother-in-law was so good to you, but it turns out she's a vicious old hag!"
She spat, feeling indignant for her friend and even more relieved that she didn't have to deal with that kind of mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship.
"I'm sorry, I caused your mother-in-law to misunderstand. It's my fault," Huanren said.
"It's alright, nobody expected such an accident to happen."
Jiang Wanqing waved her hand, indicating that it was alright. She had arranged to meet at a state-run restaurant to be aboveboard, but she didn't expect to run into Cheng's mother by chance, who then deliberately tried to smear her.
“Let’s go.” She tugged at Molly’s hand.
"good."
The two left the restaurant. Huanren lifted his foot, but in the end he didn't go any further. He couldn't cause her any trouble, otherwise he would be disliked.
When they got home, it was already late. Nannan was taken home, and as soon as Jiang Wanqing entered the house, the child ran over and jumped into her arms, hugging her tightly.
"Mom, I had so much fun at school today! I made new friends, learned to sing and dance, and my teacher even taught me to read!"
Novelty is the source of children's happiness. Seeing her daughter in such a good mood, Jiang Wanqing's bad mood was instantly soothed. She patted her daughter's head and showed a loving mother's smile.
"My little girl is so clever, has she eaten yet?"
"Not yet, I'm waiting for Mom to come with me."
Jiang Wanqing slapped her forehead, looking at her memory. Because Huanren's appointment was so sudden, she hadn't even told her family that she wouldn't be coming home for dinner today.
"Let's go eat then."
She picked up her daughter and walked into the house. There were two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes on the table. Jiang Jianguo was reading the newspaper and Xue He was sewing clothes. When they saw her come back, the two elders immediately put down what they were doing.
"You're back! Come and eat, it's getting cold. Why are you back so late today? Comrade Xiao brought the child back."
"Um... I took care of some things after get off work and forgot to tell you."
"Huh? Is it nothing serious? Has everything been taken care of?" Xue He asked nervously.
"It's nothing serious, it's all taken care of. Let's eat."
"good."
Because she was in a good mood, Nannan had a great appetite and ate an extra bowl of rice than usual, which made the adults happy.
"Mom, can we call Dad? I want to tell him that I can read now, and I can write him letters in the future."
Jiang Wanqing couldn't help but smile along with her daughter, her eyes shining with excitement at wanting to share the good news with her father.
"After we finish eating, Mom will write a letter to Dad and tell him the good news."
"Mmm, thank you, Mom. Mom, have some meat."
A piece of braised pork appeared in the bowl. Jiang Wanqing picked it up and put it in her mouth. It was sweet and delicious.
After dinner, she went to her daughter's room to check on what she had learned and how she had practiced writing that day, praising her profusely before returning to her own room after putting the child to sleep.
She didn't lie down on the bed immediately, but went to her desk, turned on the small lamp, took out some writing paper, unscrewed the fountain pen, and began to write...
Cheng Ran has been away from home for almost half a month. She wrote him a letter once, and this is the second one. It's inconvenient for him to answer the phone, so letters are a more reliable way to communicate, but they naturally take longer.
She first wrote about the recent situation at home, and then focused on telling him about Nannan's growth and learning. She wrote two and a half pages of letter paper. Just as she was about to fold it up and put it in the envelope, her fingers suddenly paused. The words that Cheng's mother had said to her that day came to mind.
Will he meet new female comrades while in the army?
She frowned, twirling the pen in her hand again and again. After thinking for a moment, she added one more sentence.
How have things been going in the military lately? Have you made any new friends besides your comrades?
After finishing writing, she quickly stuffed the letter into the envelope, afraid that if she was even a second late, she would want to tear it up and rewrite it. She wasn't someone who liked to pry into her partner's privacy, but now that they were in different places, she felt she had to ask one more question.
She packed the letter and placed it on her desk, thinking she would mail it when she took Nannan to school the next day.
Late at night, a gentle breeze blew in through the window. Jiang Wanqing, half asleep, pulled the blanket up to cover herself.
When she fell into a deep sleep again, she quickly drifted into a dream.
In his dream, Cheng Ran brought a woman home. The two were very affectionate, and he had his arm around the woman's waist as he stood in front of her.
"I'm sorry, Wanqing, I've fallen in love with someone else. I'll do whatever you want, but... I can't be with you anymore."
"Comrade Jiang, love doesn't have a first-come-first-served rule. Even if you and Cheng Ran get married and have children, you can't rely on those things to tie him down for life. I advise you to step aside as soon as possible."
"Daddy...why don't you want me and Mommy anymore? Waaaaah..."
In my dream, Nannan was crying, feeling wronged and upset, her crying was heartbreaking.
Cheng Ran was only concerned about the woman and didn't offer a single word of comfort to his daughter.
Do you know why your dad doesn't want you anymore? It's because you're about to have a little brother.
The woman stroked her belly, and then Cheng Ran's parents appeared.
"The day has finally come, Jiang Wanqing, Cheng Ran wants a divorce from you!"
"ah!"
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