Li Xiumei playfully patted her son's bottom: "You little rascal, all you ever do is ask for things!"
Despite saying that, her gaze towards Su Tang became even more affectionate.
"Quick, Su Tang, don't just stand there, come sit at your sister-in-law's house!"
Without saying a word, Li Xiumei pulled Su Tang and walked towards a nearby tenement building.
"You don't know, I was thinking about you for so long after you left that day! I never expected you to live in this compound too. Which military unit does your husband belong to?"
“My fiancé, Qin Ye,” Su Tang said calmly.
“Qin…” Li Xiumei stopped abruptly, her eyes widening in shock, “Commander Qin?!”
Oh My God!
What incredible luck! She met a girl she clicked with on the train, and it turned out to be the fiancée of the famous Commander Qin from the military region!
Li Xiumei's gaze towards Su Tang instantly shifted from affection to disbelief.
Upon entering Li Xiumei's home, a warm and welcoming atmosphere immediately greets you.
The house wasn't big, just one bedroom and one living room, but it was kept very clean.
Li Xiumei warmly poured Su Tang a cup of malted milk powder and took out a few Tibetan-style barley cakes from a tin biscuit box.
"There's nothing fancy at home, please don't look down on it."
"Sister-in-law, you're too kind." Su Tang smiled and took a bite. The taste was unique, with a rich aroma of ghee.
The two sat down and chatted. Li Xiumei was a straightforward person who couldn't keep a secret, and soon she told Su Tang about the situation in the family compound.
"Our courtyard looks peaceful and harmonious, but there are actually many hidden complexities inside."
Li Xiumei lowered her voice and leaned close to Su Tang's ear.
"Especially those unmarried young cadres, they're all highly sought after. Take your Commander Qin for example, he's the number one 'eligible bachelor' in our institute. He's handsome, from a good family, and young and promising. I don't know how many young girls are eyeing him!"
"Look, now that you're here, I don't know how many people are envious."
Su Tang drank the malted milk powder, her expression unchanged.
Seeing her calm demeanor, Li Xiumei admired her even more and couldn't help but say a few more words.
"Especially Yan Manman from the medical team, Dr. Yan."
"She takes advantage of being a college student and a doctor, and she always acts superior. It's an open secret in the hospital that she likes Commander Qin. Before you came, she was spreading rumors that Commander Qin's family arranged his marriage to a pampered capitalist's daughter who couldn't lift a finger and was not fit to be a military wife."
Li Xiumei said angrily, "I get so angry just hearing that! What kind of capitalist's daughter are you? I think you're more capable than anyone else!"
“Recently,” Li Xiumei paused, her expression turning serious, “she’s been saying some unpleasant things behind your back, saying things like… saying you have problems with your lifestyle, and that you used some kind of seductive tricks to get close to Commander Qin…”
Su Tang paused for a moment while holding the cup.
Yan Manman.
She remembered the name.
No wonder this girl is always so hostile towards her; she sees her as a rival in love.
It seems that the lesson she learned at the hospital last time wasn't enough to teach her a lesson.
She remained calm and composed, even managing a smile.
"Sister-in-law, thank you for telling me all this. People can say whatever they want, I don't care."
I don't care? I'm just too lazy to bother with her. But if she insists on courting death, then I wouldn't mind sending her on her way.
A plan to retaliate in kind had already taken shape in her mind.
Her survival strategy was to lure her enemies into her traps without them even realizing it.
Seeing that it was almost time, Su Tang got up to say goodbye.
"Sister-in-law, I'm going back now. Qin Ye is still waiting for me at home for dinner."
She paused for a moment, then said, "Wait for me, I'll go home and get some things for you and Xiaohu."
After saying that, he turned and left without waiting for Li Xiumei to refuse.
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