They call each other old acquaintances, but in reality, we've only met a few times.
She and Su Wanwan had only met three times in total: once at the dock, once at the guesthouse, and this time.
However, even without what happened that night, Jiang Si felt that she and Su Wanwan would never have become friends.
A person's sixth sense can sometimes be terrifyingly accurate. In fact, the moment Jiang Si saw Su Wanwan, she knew they were not on the same wavelength.
So Jiang Si only glanced at her briefly before looking away.
Unexpectedly, Su Wanwan caught up with them. "Sister-in-law, I heard you and Brother Huo are getting married. This is my wedding gift to you. I wish you a long and happy marriage."
【Pah! Pah! Pah! What I just said doesn't count!】
As Su Wanwan spoke, she took out a piece of cloth wrapped in kraft paper from her handbag.
This piece of material was specially purchased by Su Wanwan at Wangfujing Department Store when she left Beijing. She chose the most famous 'Iceberg Brand' in Beijing.
She had originally planned to ask a tailor here to make her a beautiful dress; she had even thought of the design.
But Jiang Si's unexpected appearance disrupted all her plans!
Su Wanwan became increasingly unwilling to accept it, and as soon as she settled back in the military region, she contacted her eldest sister.
Su Shanshan was already upset because Huo's mother had brought up the matter of dividing the family property, so she had no idea that this ancestor of the Jiang family had gone to Qiongzhou Island.
Seeing that she couldn't get any useful information from them, Su Wanwan decided to start with Jiang Si instead.
It would be best to become like best friends with her.
We'll figure out a way to move in with them later!
I heard that the military region allocated them a one-and-a-half-story building for their families, which is much better than her current eight-person room.
Of course, she wanted to move there, not just because of the better living conditions.
Thinking this, Su Wanwan's smile became even more genuine.
"Sister-in-law, this is 'Dacron'. Take it home and make a dress. You have a great figure, it will definitely look good on you!"
'Dacron' is polyester.
In those days, due to insufficient production capacity of petrochemical fibers, 'Dacron' fabrics mainly relied on imports.
Domestically, only the Beijing-Tianjin-Shanghai region can supply a small quantity.
Because it is easy to wash and quick-drying, has good wrinkle resistance, is more durable than cotton, and looks crisp and stylish when worn, it is very popular among young people.
But who is Miss Jiang? Before the movement started, everything she ate, wore, and used was the best in Shanghai.
When 'Dacron' was first launched, the department store sent her samples immediately.
She later tried it on and found that the fabric had very poor breathability.
Not only was it stuffy to wear, but it also generated static electricity very easily, so she stopped wearing it.
Besides, Jiang Si isn't stupid. Doesn't she understand the principle that there's no such thing as an unsolicited favor?
"Take your things back. We don't plan to have a wedding banquet, and we won't accept any gifts."
“Even if they were to accept it, it should be your sister and your brother-in-law who return the gift.”
After taking a walk around, it was getting late, and Jiang Si didn't want to talk to her any longer.
"Sister-in-law, let's go back."
Hu Meili and Xu Mingjuan responded in unison.
Seeing Jiang Si turn to leave, Su Wanwan immediately became anxious.
How can we not accept gifts?
She was counting on this opportunity to build a good relationship with her.
In a moment of desperation, Su Wanwan grabbed Jiang Si's wrist: "Sister-in-law, please accept it—"
With her eyes red and swollen, anyone who didn't know better would think she had been bullied by Jiang Si.
"Let go." Jiang Si looked at her coldly.
Su Wanwan didn't let go; instead, she tightened her grip even more. "Sister-in-law, are you still blaming me? I told you, that day really was an accident."
Whether it was an accident or not, only heaven, earth, you, and I know.
Jiang Si didn't want to bring up what happened that day again, firstly because she had no evidence.
Secondly, in this era where reputation is paramount, no one can bear the stigma of seducing a married man.
She is a woman herself and doesn't want to make things difficult for other women.
But that doesn't mean she's easy to bully!
"I have already made it very clear that we will not accept this gift."
"Comrade Su, what are your true intentions in insisting that I accept your gift?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a deep voice suddenly came from behind him.
"I would also like to know, as a military officer, did Comrade Su not carefully read the 'Regulations on Punishing Offenders' when he enlisted?"
Staring at the claw gripping Jiang Si's wrist, Huo Tingzhou spoke slowly and deliberately.
"According to Article 2 of the Regulations on Punishing and Corrupting Military Families, bribery or corruption of military families is prohibited."
"Anyone who reaches a certain amount will be classified as corrupting the revolutionary ranks, and the punishment will include, but is not limited to, labor reform or imprisonment!"
Upon hearing this, Su Wanwan's face turned deathly pale, and her body swayed uncontrollably.
What did she do? How did it escalate to such a serious level?
"Brother Huo, I didn't mean that..."
"Comrade Su is currently in the military. Please address me as Commander Huo from now on. Also, I don't have a younger sister."
"In addition, please have Comrade Su write a detailed explanation of today's incident and submit it to the Military Region Discipline Inspection Commission."
Without looking at her, he walked straight to Jiang Si's side and asked, "Does your hand still hurt?"
pain?
Jiang Si was taken aback for a moment, then realized that he was trying to give someone a warning, so she nodded slightly, "A little."
"By the way, what brings you here?" Jiang Si asked, somewhat surprised.
He treats Su Wanwan with one attitude, but his attitude towards his fiancée is completely different.
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