Chapter 200 Exposure
Fang Wanyu's face darkened, and anger surged in her eyes.
Don't interrupt me!
She gritted her teeth and growled, her voice suppressing anger and anxiety, her eyes flashing with ruthlessness, "I know you're suspicious. You've been acting strangely lately, your whereabouts have been elusive. Hand over the space! Otherwise, I'll expose you!"
Qiao Wanyin slowly raised her head, her movements unhurried and deliberate, like a sleeping lion being awakened.
She stared straight into Fang Wanyu's eyes, her gaze icy and unwavering. "Fine, then go ahead and sue."
"I'd like to see," she sneered, her tone utterly contemptuous. "Who would believe the words of a madman? An unmarried girl, sneaking around blocking someone's door in the middle of the night—do you want to be in the newspapers as a sensational story, or do you want to end up in a mental hospital?"
Fang Wanyu knew she had met her match.
Qiao Wanyin was not the kind of person who was easy to bully. She was quick-witted and clear-headed, and she was not afraid of her threats at all.
Qiao Wanyin suddenly laughed, a clear laugh that carried a chilling irony.
Fang Wanyu's face turned pale, and her fingers trembled slightly.
She never expected Qiao Wanyin to turn around and bite back, and every word she said was piercing to the heart.
She took a deep breath, suppressing her turbulent emotions, and then smiled again, a smile as cold as frost, her tone resolute: "Qiao Wanyin, don't be too smug. You know, it's far from enough. This game has only just begun."
Qiao Wanyin tried her best to calm herself down, her chest rising and falling slightly, her knuckles turning white from the effort.
Looking at Fang Wanyu's familiar yet unfamiliar face, a complex mix of emotions welled up inside her.
But she remained calm and spoke slowly and deliberately, saying, "You've probably read too many random books and your head is all muddled. You're just thinking about impossible things. Wake up, this isn't a play you lived in your past life."
Fang Wanyu grinned, a smile tinged with coldness. The slight upturn of her lips revealed disdain and provocation, sending chills down one's spine.
"Whether it's impossible or not, we'll see in time."
Her tone was light, yet every word was like a needle piercing the ears of those around her.
You will never beat me in your entire life!
She finished speaking slowly and deliberately, her eyes sharp as knives, staring directly at the other person, as if she had already foreseen the outcome of victory.
She had already made up her mind to snatch what Qiao Wanyin had from her without hesitation.
That resentment and obsession had long taken root in her heart, growing into a poisonous vine that could not be eradicated.
For the next few days, Song Yazhi followed Qiao Wanyin to the mutual aid center every day, like a shadow sticking to her back, never leaving her side.
No matter where Qiao Wanyin went, she would always "coincidentally" appear nearby, with a kind and benevolent smile on her face.
On the surface, she is a loving mother-in-law who dotes on her daughter-in-law. She often brings snacks and fruits to visit her, and always says caring words like "Wanyin, you've worked hard" and "Take good care of yourself." Everyone who hears this feels that she is virtuous and considerate.
Behind the scenes, she interfered in Qiao Wanyin's affairs everywhere, meddling in everything, big or small.
In front of everyone, she questioned Qiao Wanyin's arrangements, saying that this was unreasonable and that was not thorough; she also secretly changed the order of the activities that had already been set, adjusted the time of the courses that were originally arranged by Qiao Wanyin, and even added her own content without authorization, making the whole schedule chaotic.
Qiao Wanyin was about to reach her limit.
She did try to communicate, but every time she brought it up, Song Yazhi would pretend not to understand, either crying that her "good intentions were taken for granted" or directly putting on airs as an elder and telling her "don't be so rude."
Pregnancy already causes mood swings, and hormonal fluctuations make her more prone to fatigue and anxiety.
Adding to the daily harassment from her mother-in-law, and Fang Wanyu's constant instigation and sarcastic remarks, she felt so oppressed that she could hardly breathe. It was as if a huge rock was pressing down on her chest, making it hard to catch her breath.
*
On Friday afternoon, the mutual aid center held an important parenting class on the topic of "Scientific Feeding and Infant Psychological Development".
Qiao Wanyin prepared for several days, consulted a lot of information, and even designed course manuals and interactive sessions herself, hoping that she could learn useful knowledge and be more scientific and composed when taking care of her child in the future, and avoid detours.
Five minutes before the lecture was to begin, Song Yazhi suddenly stood up, smiled, and said, "I would also like to say a few words."
"Mom, this isn't appropriate..."
Qiao Wanyin frowned, lowering her voice to avoid attracting attention, "This is a professional course, and I have already discussed the procedures with Dr. Liu. Any last-minute changes will affect everyone's pace of the class."
"What's inappropriate about it?"
Song Yazhi immediately raised her voice, her tone firm and each word clear so that everyone around could hear her clearly, "I raised two children, don't I have the right to say a few words? Are you disgusted that I, as your mother-in-law, said something wrong and embarrassed you? Do you think I'm not well-educated and speak unprofessionally?"
The wives of the soldiers around them all changed their expressions, looking at them with doubt, surprise, and even a hint of scrutiny.
Some people whispered among themselves, while others looked embarrassed, and the atmosphere instantly became subtle and tense.
Qiao Wanyin felt dizzy, her vision went black, and cold sweat beaded on her forehead.
She instinctively grabbed the wall for support, her fingertips digging into the surface to barely keep her balance. "Mom, that's not what I meant... I just felt that today's topic needed to be approached professionally, and the process shouldn't be interrupted arbitrarily..."
"It's settled then."
Song Yazhi didn't give him a chance at all, turning to Dr. Liu with a smile and nodding, "Dr. Liu, you don't mind, do you? I'm just sharing some experience, it's just a few words."
Dr. Liu looked troubled, but he couldn't refuse directly, so he could only nod in agreement.
"mom!"
Qiao Wanyin finally couldn't hold back any longer. Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes reddened. "Please respect today's topic. Dr. Liu is here to teach scientific parenting, not to listen to personal experiences! We arranged this class so that everyone could learn correct knowledge, not to become a stage for you to display your authority!"
The scene fell silent immediately.
Even the air seemed to freeze.
Everyone stared at the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, but no one dared to speak or step forward to mediate.
The wind outside gently rustled the curtains, making a faint sound that only amplified the eerily quiet atmosphere inside.
Song Yazhi's face darkened instantly, her kind smile vanished, replaced by coldness and anger.
What kind of attitude is this?
She demanded sharply, "How dare you talk back to your elders in front of so many people? Who taught you manners? Huh? Don't you even respect me as your mother-in-law?"
"I just want to ensure the professionalism of this event."
Qiao Wanyin clenched her teeth, trying hard to suppress the emotions surging in her throat. Every word seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of her chest. "This is a big deal for the mutual aid center. It concerns the vital interests of many people. Please don't... don't cause trouble at such a critical moment."
"Don't what? Don't expose your true colors?" Song Yazhi turned around abruptly, the movement so large it almost stirred up a gust of wind. She stared straight at Qiao Wanyin, her eyes red-rimmed, her voice suddenly rising in pitch.
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