Chi Xinyao frowned as well.
Ye Nian'an merely glanced at the other person indifferently, a half-smile playing on her lips, without saying a word.
Sometimes, ignoring it is the most ruthless way to fight back.
Seeing that Ye Nian'an ignored her, Liu Lihua felt as if she had punched a cotton ball, and she became even angrier.
She then turned her gaze to the three exquisitely carved little figures, clicked her tongue, and unleashed a torrent of sarcastic remarks.
"Wow, you even brought three dolls? That's really something."
"Hey girl, you're really something, having one baby after another. Do you think you're a hen laying eggs? Aren't you afraid of bankrupting your man?"
"Some people are really lucky!"
The implication behind these words is clearly directed at someone.
Zhang Cuihua could no longer tolerate it and immediately exploded!
"Liu Lihua! Are you spewing filth? How dare you speak like that!"
Zhang Cuihua stood with her hands on her hips, like a protective rooster: "Niannian's sister-in-law just arrived, and you're already nagging here. What are you up to?"
"Is it because she's prettier than you that you're so jealous, like a spilled jar of vinegar?"
"Oh—I remember now!"
At this point, Zhang Cuihua seemed to suddenly realize something: "Back then, I don't know whose precious niece it was, she was so eager to introduce a boyfriend to our Commander Chu, but Commander Chu didn't even look at her!"
"What's wrong? Your niece lost face, and you, as her aunt, come here to throw a tantrum and cause trouble?!"
Others may fear Liu Lihua, but Zhang Cuihua is not.
This is the military headquarters, a place where reason and law are upheld. If things really escalate to the higher-ups, Liu Lihua would definitely be afraid.
Military dependents' homes are places where women, the elderly, and children stay. There are often frictions on a daily basis, and even trivial matters can sometimes drag on for half a day. The men are just too lazy to care and don't have that much free time.
But Zhang Cuihua has the time and inclination to concern herself with this!
These words were like a resounding slap across Liu Lihua's face!
Her most prized niece's pursuit of Chu Yan was rejected, which has always been a thorn in her side!
Now that Zhang Cuihua had shouted it out in front of so many people, Liu Lihua's carefully maintained face immediately turned a deep purplish-red!
"Zhang Cuihua! You...you're spouting nonsense!"
"I'm making baseless accusations?"
Zhang Cuihua sneered: "If you didn't have something to hide, why would you be targeting a new family member here? Let me tell you, our Niannian's wife is a legitimate university graduate!"
"She's more than a hundred times better than your niece who didn't even finish junior high! What right do you have to criticize her?"
"you!"
Liu Lihua was speechless and trembling with anger.
She then turned her attention to Ye Nian'an, who had remained silent, and shrieked, "What are you looking at! Don't think you can be so smug just because you're pretty! Let me tell you, all men are the same!"
"Today they might be attracted to your face, but tomorrow they'll be attracted to someone else's younger face! You're good for nothing but having children; you'll be abandoned sooner or later!"
Her words completely enraged Ye Nian'an and ignited Chi Xinyao's anger.
Before Ye Nian'an could speak, Chi Xinyao stepped forward and shielded Ye Nian'an behind her.
"Comrade Liu Lihua, please watch your words! Whether Niannian is a pretty face or not is not for you to say. She is my Chu family's daughter-in-law, a family member that I personally chose and wholeheartedly approve of."
"Are you making veiled accusations here because you look down on my son's taste, or are you questioning whether I, as his mother-in-law, have failed in my parenting?"
Liu Lihua was stunned by Chi Xinyao's sudden aura and subconsciously took a half step back.
Although she was arrogant, she still felt somewhat insecure when facing Chi Xinyao, the legitimate wife of her teacher.
I was so angry just now that I blurted out those words.
"I...I didn't mean that..."
"You don't mean anything by this?"
Chi Xinyao sneered and pressed on, "You keep talking about 'climbing the social ladder,' but I'd like to ask you, who is this 'high branch' you're referring to? Is it my son Chu Yan, or our entire Chu family?"
"Are you implying that your precious niece can climb up to the level of our Chu family just because you're making these remarks?"
"Or is this how Political Commissar Wang usually teaches you to speak and act? Is this the kind of harsh and sarcastic attitude you have towards military families that have made outstanding contributions?"
"I think it's necessary for Zhenyuan and Political Commissar Wang to have a serious talk about this matter and discuss the issue of ideological education for military families!"
These words struck Liu Lihua's weak points!
Bringing up Chu Yan is a slap in the face to her niece!
Bringing up the Chu family name is a sarcastic way of mocking her for overestimating herself!
Finally, bringing up Political Commissar Wang was an even more blatant threat!
She can throw a tantrum in the military dependents' home, but if her mouth really affects her man's future, she can't afford the consequences!
Liu Lihua's face turned deathly pale instantly. She never expected that Chi Xinyao, who looked gentle and quiet, would be so fierce in combat!
She opened her mouth, wanting to say something polite to salvage the situation, but found herself completely speechless.
Just then, Ye Nian'an stepped out from behind Chi Xinyao.
She gently patted her mother-in-law's hand, signaling her to calm down, before turning her cold gaze to Liu Lihua.
She parted her red lips slightly, her voice soft, yet every word pierced the heart.
“Sister-in-law, whether I am capable or not, whether my husband will abandon me or not, is none of your concern. After all, you are not me, nor are you my husband. You have no say in my family matters.”
She paused, a mocking smile curving her lips.
"But you, sister-in-law, instead of wasting your time worrying about other people's business, you should take better care of yourself. After all, if a woman has thorns in her heart, everything she sees will be irritating, and her life will be more bitter than bitter herbs."
"Thinking too much makes you age faster. Look at the wrinkles around your eyes, they could almost trap flies. It's good to love beauty, but if you don't have a balanced mindset, even the most expensive face cream can't cover up the resentment on your face."
"Pfft—"
Zhang Cuihua was the first to burst out laughing.
With their back-and-forth banter, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were a perfect team, one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop, leaving Liu Lihua completely powerless to fight back!
Liu Lihua was most concerned about her face, and Ye Nian'an's words instantly broke her defenses!
She instinctively touched the corner of her eye, her lips trembling with anger.
"You...you dare call me old!"
Just then, San San, who hadn't spoken until now, tilted her little head and spoke in a childish voice.
"Mommy, why is this auntie so fierce? Her face looks so strange, it turns red and green all the time, like a big, bloated gourd. Is she sick? Should we take her to the hospital?"
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