Chapter 63 Old Mrs. Wang Apologizes
The men had no objections, but the women were very unwilling to accept it.
One of the bolder women, who had been holding back for a while, suddenly turned to look at Brigade Commander Liang and said, "Brigade Commander, we were just chatting idly, why are you punishing us so severely!"
Upon hearing his wife's words, the woman's husband's expression immediately changed. "Liu Guifang, shut up!"
How could he have married such a stupid woman!
Not content with just saying that, Liu Guifang continued, "Is it because you think she's pretty that you're so protective of her and standing up for her?"
After someone took the lead, another woman who was dissatisfied with the punishment also spoke up, "No one meant any harm, it was just a few words of gossip, there was no need to punish her so severely, and we have already apologized, but she herself did not accept it, what can we do?"
"What nonsense are you spouting in front of the brigade commander!" Sister Li hadn't expected them to be so bold.
Brigade Commander Liang looked at the woman who spoke first, "Whether someone is beautiful or not is a matter of the heart. You really can't compare to Deputy Regiment Commander Chen's wife in terms of looks. Not only can you not compare in terms of looks, but you also can't compare in terms of heart. Even if Dr. Jiang hadn't saved me back then, I have no intention of dealing with this matter leniently today!"
"You maliciously spread rumors about other people's good medical ethics and conduct, and now you even doubt the fairness of my punishment. You insult people's reputations and spread rumors to cause trouble. I want to ask you, when you men are protecting our country, are you rumored to be having affairs with other men? Wouldn't you be angry?"
The two women who had just spoken were rendered speechless by Commander Liang's question.
What surprised them even more was that Jiang Ning had actually saved Commander Liang.
The air in the office seemed to freeze. The husbands of the two women who had just argued were now sweating profusely. They didn't think it was unfair that they had been removed from the waiting list; if they performed well next year, they could be promoted directly.
I hope the brigade commander won't take this opportunity away just because of his wife's words.
Hua Bin immediately said, "Liu Guifang, pack your things and go back to your hometown tomorrow. If you keep spouting nonsense, don't come to accompany the army anymore."
When Liu Guifang heard that she was going back to her hometown, her face changed. She was about to lash out, but when she heard the next sentence, she immediately stopped talking.
The reason she reacted so strongly to the news that her husband was not going to get a promotion was because her husband's family in the countryside was too difficult to serve. She didn't want to be sent back to serve her husband's family. Her mother-in-law was domineering, and if she were sent back, she could imagine what her life would be like.
She could always come back to accompany her husband after being sent back, but her husband said he would never let her accompany him again, and she immediately backed down.
He fully realized the seriousness of the matter and immediately said, "I'm sorry, I misspoke. Please pretend I didn't say anything. I will never dare to gossip or say bad things again."
After saying that, she turned to look at Jiang Ning and bowed several times, saying, "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry."
This apology was much more sincere than the previous one.
"sorry."
"sorry."
"......"
The other three women immediately apologized as well.
"I won't pursue this matter any further," Jiang Ning said, without offering any forgiveness.
As soon as Jiang Ning finished speaking, it was clear that many people breathed a sigh of relief.
Brigade Commander Liang said a few more words and told the people who had apologized to go back first.
Jiang Ning was also about to take her leave, but was stopped by Brigade Commander Liang.
Jiang Ning looked at him in confusion, "?"
Brigade Commander Liang said with a smile, "There are still people who want to apologize to you."
Jiang Ning raised an eyebrow. "Aunt Wang?"
Brigade Commander Liang nodded.
Sure enough, not long after, a middle-aged man led Old Mrs. Wang into the brigade commander's office.
When Wang Jianwei saw Jiang Ning, he noticed that she had delicate features and a bright and elegant appearance. She was indeed quite beautiful, and judging from her appearance, she was definitely not the seductive vixen his mother had described, nor was she a child abuser.
He became even more certain that it was his mother's fault.
He and Brigade Commander Liang were of the same rank, and to put it bluntly, they had no say in each other's affairs. However, when Brigade Commander Liang came to him about this matter, he spoke frankly, explaining who was right and who was wrong, and even mentioning that the other party had treated his leg injury.
It was essentially saving Commander Liang's life. Given such a great favor, Commander Liang was very firm in his stance, saying that this matter must be resolved.
Wang Jianwei didn't want to cause trouble, so he persuaded his mother to apologize as well.
Old Mrs. Wang, relying on her son's official position, had become arrogant and domineering. She believed she was not wrong and refused to apologize to the younger generation. As a result, her son told her that if she did not apologize, she would go back to her hometown. Although she was unwilling, she was still willing to come and apologize.
Grandma Wang said to Jiang Ning, "Little Shen's wife, it was my fault. I shouldn't have gossiped about you. I apologize."
After listening to his mother's words, Wang Jianwei immediately took out an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Jiang Ning. "Comrade Jiang, this is compensation for the damage to your reputation. I hope you can accept it. Consider it a subsidy for raising Zhiqi."
Jiang Ning wasn't really keen on accepting what he said earlier, but his next sentence was a way of offering her an out.
The other party's military rank was higher than Shen Mo's, and they were willing to swallow their pride and apologize. Although Jiang Ning didn't want to let Wang Laotai off the hook, the other party's attitude was very sincere. Even if she didn't accept it, what could she do? It wouldn't cause any real harm to the other party. She might as well accept their compensation. At least seeing Wang Laotai's reluctant expression, she suddenly wasn't so angry anymore.
At the signal from Brigade Commander Liang, Jiang Ning accepted the envelope.
She took the envelope and made it clear that she wouldn't pursue the matter, which relieved Wang Jianwei.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Brigade Commander Liang, he left with Old Lady Wang.
Brigade Commander Liang said, "Brigade Commander Wang and his family will be transferred soon, so you don't have to worry about running into Old Lady Wang again."
The matter of punishment and apology was considered settled. It was getting late, so Brigade Commander Liang didn't keep them any longer and waved for Jiang Ning and Li Tuan's wife to go back.
On the way back, Sister Li finally couldn't hold back anymore and kept laughing at the expressions on the faces of the four women who had just heard about the punishment.
Her tone was also filled with righteous indignation: "We are all women, why should women make things difficult for other women!"
Jiang Ning and Sister-in-law Li chatted all the way to the entrance of the family compound, and Commander Li didn't get a word in edgewise.
"Dad, Mom!"
As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the family compound, Li Tuan and his wife heard their eldest daughter's voice.
Upon hearing the sound, the couple instinctively looked up to find their eldest daughter.
Hmm? Where's your daughter?
"Mom and Dad, I'm here!"
A figure ran quickly over from not far away. The couple were stunned for a moment when they saw the girl running towards them, and then they stared intently at her.
That was their eldest daughter, who used to be as dark as a lump of charcoal.
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