Chapter 132 First Appearance, A Warning to Others
Su Wantang leaned against the door frame, watching Lu Jingyan clean up the last bit of mess, unable to hide the smile in her eyes.
"Brigade Commander Lu, I didn't realize you had such good taste in making friends."
Lu Jingyan wiped his hands clean, walked up to her, and casually tidied a stray strand of hair from her forehead, his voice low and deep:
"My taste in choosing a wife is even better."
This man, he can just throw out sweet nothings without hesitation.
Su Wantang's cheeks flushed slightly, and she pushed him away: "Alright, stop joking. Aunt Wang just arrived, and there are a lot of things missing. We need to go to the cooperative."
Incidentally, her "twin sister" made her official debut.
Well, some flies just need to be swatted dead all at once to make things quiet.
"Okay." She nodded, a faint smile curving her lips.
"I'll listen to my brother-in-law."
Hearing her deliberately emphasize the word "brother-in-law," Lu Jingyan reached out and pinched her cheek. "Naughty."
It was two o'clock in the afternoon, and the sun was shining brightly.
Su Wantang changed out of her loungewear and put on a moon-white dress.
The fabric was specially sourced by Du Kangnian; it drapes beautifully and has no unnecessary embellishments, except for a thin, matching belt tied around the waist.
As she walked, her skirt swayed gently like ripples on water, perfectly outlining her slender waist and full hips—any more would be too alluring, any less would be too plain.
It is cool and aloof, yet it exudes an extreme allure.
As Lu Jingyan watched her come downstairs, his eyes darkened. He naturally stepped forward and took her hand.
The two walked out of the courtyard side by side, instantly becoming the focus of the entire military compound.
Who is Lu Jingyan? He is the King of Hell in the army, the prodigy of the Lu family with illustrious military achievements, and also a notoriously devoted lover.
His ex-wife, Su Wantang, died unexpectedly, and his subsequent depression and madness became common knowledge throughout the compound.
How long has it been, and he already has such a beautiful woman by his side?
And it was a woman who looked seven or eight parts like his deceased wife!
Along the way, every military wife they encountered seemed to be put on pause, their hands stopped what they were doing, and their eyes all turned to them, filled with curiosity, shock and undisguised gossip.
"Isn't that Brigade Commander Lu? Who's that woman next to him?"
"My God, she looks so much like Su Wantang! Is this... a body double?"
"What nonsense are you talking about! Brigade Commander Lu isn't that kind of person! But... what exactly is going on?"
Whispers came like a tidal wave.
Su Wantang kept her eyes straight ahead, her expression indifferent, as if those murderous gazes had nothing to do with her.
Lu Jingyan remained expressionless, but tightened his grip on her hand even more.
The military cooperative was bustling with people coming and going.
The shelves were filled with various rationed goods, from "Flying Pigeon" bicycles to "Butterfly" sewing machines, as well as all kinds of candies, biscuits, towels, and soaps, all exuding the unique atmosphere of that era.
Lu Jingyan's appearance immediately drew attention. When they saw Bai Shu, who possessed an extraordinary air, beside him, they were even more astonished.
Just then, an untimely, shrill voice rang out.
"Oh, who do we have here? It's Brigade Commander Lu."
A woman wearing a floral print polyester shirt swayed as she walked over. The top two buttons on her chest were taut, her face was covered in thick powder, and her lips were painted bright red; she thought herself incredibly alluring.
It was Zhao Linlin, one of Ye Manrou's most loyal followers in the past.
After the Ye family fell from power, she kept quiet for a while. But today, for some reason, she actually came looking for trouble.
Zhao Linlin's gaze swept back and forth over Bai Shu, her eyes almost overflowing with jealousy and sourness.
She deliberately raised her voice so that everyone around her could hear her.
"Commander Lu, you really do have a bad memory. Our Manrou just left not long ago, and you've already got a new one by your side? This young lady looks unfamiliar; where did you find her?"
That's both venomous and stupid.
Not only did it subtly criticize Lu Jingyan for being heartless and ungrateful, but it also portrayed Su Wantang as a woman of dubious origin.
The surroundings fell silent instantly, and everyone pricked up their ears, waiting to see what would happen.
Lu Jingyan's face instantly turned cold, and the atmosphere around him became frighteningly low. He was about to speak.
Su Wantang gently squeezed his hand, signaling him not to move.
She took half a step forward, meeting Zhao Linlin's provocative gaze, her cool face remaining completely expressionless.
She just looked at Zhao Linlin quietly without saying a word.
Zhao Linlin felt a little uneasy under her gaze, and puffed out her chest in a show of bravado: "What are you looking at! Did I say something wrong?"
Su Wantang then slowly spoke, her voice clear and melodious, with a unique Hong Kong accent, unhurried and gentle.
"Miss."
The moment she opened her mouth, her aloof yet noble air was immediately apparent.
"I look similar to my sister Su Wantang, so it's understandable that an outsider like you would misunderstand."
In short, it contains a wealth of information.
Older sister? Su Wantang? Twins?
Zhao Linlin's mind went blank for a moment, and she was a little dazed.
Su Wantang gave her no time to react and continued, her voice still calm, but every word was piercing.
"But Commander Lu is my brother-in-law. You spoke ill of my sister and humiliated my brother-in-law in front of me. Is this the rule in Beijing?"
She paused, her gaze sweeping over Zhao Linlin's deliberately dressed outfit, a faint smile curving her lips.
"Or is it that with the Ye family gone, some people are so eager to find a new master that they've abandoned even the most basic sense of propriety and shame, and are just attacking people indiscriminately?"
"You! You're spouting nonsense!" Zhao Linlin's face flushed a deep liver color in an instant, and she trembled with rage.
Su Wantang's words were too harsh!
Not only did they reveal her identity, but they also directly nailed her to the pillar of shame as a "lackey of the Ye family," a "clinger to the powerful," and "uncultured"!
She wanted to argue, but found herself unable to utter a single word.
Because everything Su Wantang said was true!
She just couldn't stand that Lu Jingyan had another woman by his side, and she wanted to give this newcomer a hard time so that she could gain a foothold in the new circle!
But to her utter surprise, she kicked a steel plate!
The military wives around Zhao Linlin looked at her with disdain, mockery, and schadenfreude.
"So she's Wan Tang's sister. No wonder she looks so much like her."
"That Zhao Linlin is really something. Her sister-in-law and brother-in-law are out shopping, and she's being sarcastic and mean."
"Exactly, the Ye family is in such a state, and she's still eager to be their lackey. She's really courting death."
Su Wantang didn't even glance at her again, as if she were nothing more than an eyesore of trash.
When she turned around to face Lu Jingyan, the coldness on her face instantly melted away, replaced by an affectionate yet slightly aggrieved expression.
"Brother-in-law, it's so noisy here, I have a headache."
She pouted slightly, reached out and tugged at Lu Jingyan's sleeve, gently shaking it with a hint of barely perceptible coquettishness.
"Let's hurry up and finish shopping so we can go home. Grandma is waiting for us to eat."
The switch in identity was so smooth and natural.
Lu Jingyan's heart softened, and the icy coldness in his eyes instantly melted away. He raised his hand and gently ruffled her hair, his voice softer than ever before.
"Okay, let's go home."
After saying that, he gave Zhao Linlin, who was still frozen in place, a cold glance filled with warning and disgust.
Zhao Linlin felt a chill run from the soles of her feet straight to the top of her head, her legs went weak, and she almost lost her balance.
Lu Jingyan protected Su Wantang as he walked past her, leaving everyone with a tall, upright, and protective back view, as well as a cold, aloof, and unapproachable profile.
Only after the two had gone far away did the cooperative come back to life, instantly erupting into a commotion.
"Did you see that? Did you see that?! Brigade Commander Lu's eyes were terrifying!"
"This sister-in-law is no pushover. She shut Zhao Linlin up with just a few words. Impressive!"
"That's right! He's got everything he's got, and he's in the right too. He's made Zhao Linlin lose face completely!"
"Now look what's happened! Zhao Linlin tried to cause trouble, but she's become a laughingstock. Let's see how she'll ever hold her head up in this compound again!"
Hearing the whispers around her, Zhao Linlin felt a burning pain on her face and wished she could disappear into the ground.
Today, she was completely defeated. She covered her face and ran out of the cooperative in tears.
The news that "Brigade Commander Lu brought his deceased wife's twin sister back to Beijing and publicly humiliated the remnants of the Ye family" spread like wildfire throughout the entire military compound in less than half an hour.
Everyone knows that the new "Miss Bai" in the Lu family is not someone to be trifled with.
Not only does he have the Lu family and Lu Jingyan as his backers, but he is also a tough guy himself.
Those who had harbored other intentions silently abandoned them at this moment.
Su Wantang, under the alias "Bai Shu," made her first appearance in Beijing's social circles, achieving a resounding victory without firing a shot, but with a powerful impact.
"I'll cook you something delicious when we get home," Lu Jingyan suddenly said.
Su Wantang's smile froze on her face.
She turned her head, looked at his serious profile, and tentatively asked, "You...cook?"
"Okay." Lu Jingyan nodded. "I learned it today, I promise I won't burn it."
Su Wantang: "..."
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