Chapter 326 You are not worthy
Zhao Lijuan waited for Su Wantang to lose her temper, waited for her to retort in anger, and even waited for her to turn her back and leave on the spot.
In that case, she could exaggerate behind Lu's back, saying that Lu's wife was petty, looked down on people, and was arrogant.
But all she heard was the sound of Su Wantang putting down her teacup.
Very light, very slow.
It was so quiet that everyone in the room could hear it.
It moved so slowly that everyone subconsciously held their breath.
Su Wantang raised her head, and her gaze finally fell on Zhao Lijuan.
A gentle smile graced her bare face.
"Sister Zhao is right."
Her voice wasn't loud, but it was clear enough for everyone to hear.
"A woman's duty is to support her husband and raise her children."
Zhao Lijuan's eyes lit up, and she was about to reply.
Su Wantang didn't give her that chance.
"However, the word 'supporting one's husband' does not mean simply staying at home as a decoration, but rather being able to share the burdens of one's husband and become his help, not his burden."
She paused, her smile remained, but her words grew increasingly harsh.
“My husband’s skill lies in the military medals he earned on the battlefield, protecting our country and risking his life.”
"My skill is to ensure that he can work hard outside without any worries about the future."
"Moreover, when he wants to do something for the country, I can offer him something in return."
"For example, the money that was previously donated to the Dawn Research Institute."
As soon as he finished speaking, the room erupted in chaos.
"Wasn't that paid for out of Brigade Commander Lu's own pocket?"
"So it was Comrade Su who paid for it!"
"How much was it again? It seems like quite a lot."
"That's more than a lot! I heard it's enough to buy ten courtyard houses!"
Zhang Lan was the first to stand up and excitedly walked to Su Wantang's side.
"Comrade Su is right! We military wives should be our husbands' support, not a burden!"
"When my husband, Lao Li, talked about this last time, he remarked that our military region has produced such a magnanimous wife!"
Another military wife chimed in.
"That's right! Everyone outside is saying that Commander Lu is able to focus on serving the country entirely because he has a capable and virtuous wife at home!"
"We can't compare to Comrade Su, but we should still learn from him. Don't just focus on comparing yourselves and cause trouble for men!"
The wind direction inside the house changed instantly.
The ladies who had been fawning over Zhao Lijuan all turned around and began to praise Su Wantang.
Capable, visionary, and responsible.
A role model for women in the new era.
Zhao Lijuan's face changed from red to white, and then from white to green.
Her knuckles were white as she held the teacup.
She wanted to argue back, to say something to salvage the situation, but no matter how long she opened her mouth, she couldn't utter a single word.
She had indeed heard about the donation.
The news spread throughout the entire military region.
At the time, she thought it was just that the Lu family was rich and showing off.
I only found out now that Su Wantang paid for it.
Suddenly, all her attacks hit cotton, soft and powerless.
Just as she was so embarrassed she wished she could disappear into the ground, Su Wantang spoke again.
"Speaking of which..."
Her voice remained gentle, and her smile remained appropriate.
"I heard that Brother Zhao's promotion this time is because Director Feng's position became vacant after his downfall?"
Congratulations!
"It seems that sometimes a man's future does indeed require a bit of 'luck'."
She spoke the last word, "luck," with particular slowness and emphasis.
The room fell silent instantly.
Everyone could tell.
These words were a sarcastic remark implying that Director Zhao had risen to his position through opportunistic means.
It even subtly points out that Feng Jianguo's downfall is inextricably linked to Su Wantang.
In other words, your man owes his position to me.
Zhao Lijuan's face turned completely white.
Her lips trembled; she wanted to retort, but couldn't utter a single word.
Because that's the truth.
Her man did indeed rise to power only after Feng Jianguo fell from power.
Feng Jianguo's downfall was indeed related to Su Wantang.
After going through all that, she had nothing to say.
The ladies present looked at Zhao Lijuan with amusement in their eyes.
Some sympathized, some watched with amusement, and some gloated.
Zhao Lijuan was so ashamed and indignant that her eyes reddened, but she still had to force a smile and dared not lash out.
Su Wantang had already stopped paying attention to her.
She turned her head and chatted warmly with Zhang Lan about the children.
"Sister Zhang, your baby is almost six months old, right?"
"Yes, yes, it's so worrying. She's been crying and fussing a lot lately, and I don't know what's wrong with her."
Su Wantang thought for a moment and took out a small porcelain bottle from her bag.
"This is a health-preserving paste that I made myself. It's good for children's spleen and stomach. Take it home and try it."
Zhang Lan quickly declined.
"I can't accept this..."
Su Wantang insisted on stuffing it into her hand.
"We're all family, don't be shy."
As she spoke, she took out a few more bottles and distributed them to several expectant and new mothers present.
"Take these too. The most important thing during pregnancy and postpartum is to take care of your body. Don't be careless."
The ladies were overjoyed and thanked them repeatedly.
"Comrade Su, you're too kind!"
"We've really gotten a great deal!"
"Next time, if you need anything, just let me know!"
The atmosphere at the tea party warmed up again.
This time, however, the central figure has completely shifted from Zhao Lijuan to Su Wantang.
Zhao Lijuan sat to the side, left there unattended, ignored by everyone.
She held the teacup, her hands trembling.
He originally intended to give Su Wantang a hard time, but unexpectedly, he ended up getting himself into trouble instead.
Leaving is not an option, nor is staying.
I've completely lost face.
After the tea party ended, Meng Wan helped Su Wantang walk out.
When they reached the door, Zhao Lijuan mustered her courage and followed.
"Comrade Su, I...I just..."
She stammered, wanting to apologize but too embarrassed to do so.
Su Wantang stopped, turned around, and looked at her with a smile.
"Sister Zhao, don't worry about it. I didn't take it to heart."
After she finished speaking, she paused and added another sentence.
"However, in the future, it's best to consider your own weight before speaking."
"Some people and some things are not for you to comment on."
She spoke politely, but the meaning behind her words couldn't be clearer.
Zhao Lijuan's face turned pale, and she bit her lip, unable to utter a single word.
Su Wantang didn't look at her again and turned to leave.
Meng Wan stood beside her, looking at her daughter's calm and composed face, feeling both gratified and heartbroken.
"Wantang, don't overwork yourself."
Su Wantang smiled.
"Mom, I'm fine."
"These are minor matters, and they're easy to handle."
Although she said that, she knew the truth in her heart.
This is just the beginning.
Her position in the compound is not yet secure; there are plenty of people who want to see her fail and try to take advantage of her.
Zhao Lijuan is just the first one to jump out today.
But she wasn't afraid.
She'll slap anyone who dares to come.
If one time isn't enough, then two or three times.
Beat them until they are completely convinced of their superiority.
When I got home, Aunt Wang had already prepared dinner.
Lu Jingyan also returned and was whittling wood in his study.
Su Wantang walked in, looked at the crooked wooden horse in his hand, and burst out laughing.
Lu Jingyan raised his head and looked at her.
"I've heard about Zhao Lijuan's situation."
Su Wantang raised an eyebrow.
"You're quick to get the news."
Lu Jingyan put down the knife, walked over, and pulled her into his arms.
"If you don't want to talk to her, then just ignore her."
"I'll have someone put in a good word for her, and she won't dare bother you again."
Su Wantang shook her head.
"Need not."
"The more you try to suppress this kind of person, the more defiant they become."
"Today's performance should be enough to keep her in line for a while."
Lu Jingyan lowered his head and kissed her forehead.
"Whatever you say, we'll do it."
Su Wantang leaned against him and closed her eyes.
In the midst of this warm atmosphere, the phone suddenly rang.
Lu Jingyan answered the phone, and his face instantly darkened.
"What?"
"Okay, I understand."
After hanging up the phone, he looked at Su Wantang.
"Qin Zheng has found a clue."
“It’s related to the ‘Eagle’s Nest’.”
Su Wantang's eyes sharpened instantly.
"explain."
“The family of that poisoned patient used to have a nanny who became a believer in some religion and later went to a place called ‘Eagle’s Nest’.”
"The source of the poison was most likely left behind by the nanny."
After listening, Su Wantang remained silent for a few seconds.
"It seems that the reach of the 'Eagle's Nest' extends further than we thought."
"They can even infiltrate the homes of ordinary people."
Lu Jingyan nodded.
"I've already sent someone to find out where that nanny is."
"We should have news soon."
Su Wantang took a deep breath.
"good."
"No matter how deeply they hide, I will dig them out."
"Leave no one alive."
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