With the ward door closed and her view blocked, Su Wantang felt somewhat dazed.
She must have misread it...
Huai'an is only twenty-seven; his temples are not yet gray.
Despite being comforted in this way, Su Wantang couldn't stop her mind from wandering.
She put on her shoes, got out of bed, walked out of the ward, and searched for Lu Huai'an's figure in the hospital corridor.
Unexpectedly, instead of finding Lu Huai'an, they ran into Liu Cuicui, who had rushed over after receiving the news.
Looking at Su Wantang in her hospital gown, Liu Cuicui's eyes flashed with schadenfreude.
“Cousin, are you sick? It’s so lonely coming to the hospital all by yourself, unlike me…” Liu Cuicui placed her hand on her slightly protruding belly, “I’m pregnant, and Brother Huo took a special day off to come with me to my prenatal checkup.”
"Oh..." Su Wantang glanced at Liu Cuicui's dark circles and guessed what was going on. "Cousin, take care of yourself. Having sex while pregnant can make you lose the baby."
The smugness in Liu Cuicui's eyes was instantly replaced by a sinister and cold look, but then, as if remembering something, it all vanished.
“Cousin, if I don’t touch you in Huai’an, you won’t experience what it’s like to be a woman, and you won’t be able to be a mother. I understand that you’re jealous of me.”
"Jealous of you? Jealous that you sleep with a piece of coal? Cousin, I really admire you. I couldn't do it. It's too ugly, I couldn't swallow it."
Although Liu Cuicui secretly disliked Huo Jun's appearance, she couldn't admit it, especially not in front of Su Wantang.
“Cousin, you’re too young to understand. It’s no use for a man to just be good-looking. Having ability is the right thing to do.” She spoke in a lecturing tone, as if she had been there for a long time.
“Cousin, you’re wrong about that. Huai’an is not only good-looking, but also has a bright future. He’s already a battalion commander at such a young age. Huo Jun, on the other hand, has been demoted again…” Su Wantang emphasized, “Now, he’s one rank lower than Huai’an.”
And perhaps more than that.
Huo Jun may never get promoted again in his life, but he can be demoted!
Su Wantang wasn't so kind as to tell Liu Cuicui this; she wanted Liu Cuicui to experience the despair of shattered dreams time and time again amidst her hopes.
But clearly, Liu Cuicui knew about this; her chest heaved violently.
"Su Wantang, don't be so smug! Brother Huo has already been selected for the special training team, and his promotion is just a matter of time. As for Lu Huai'an, he will be dragged down by you, the capitalist's daughter, and becoming a battalion commander is his limit."
Join the special training team?
Su Wantang found it amusing.
"What are you laughing at?" Liu Cuicui asked suspiciously.
Su Wantang lowered her lips, not bothering to offer any explanation, and said, "Cousin, you really bring good fortune to your husband!"
"Of course!" Liu Cuicui didn't understand the implied meaning. She glanced at Su Wantang with a contemptuous look, clearly showing that she didn't take her seriously.
Su Wantang couldn't stand her behavior and bluntly said, "Cousin, Huo Jun's demotion has reduced his allowance. Is your allowance enough to buy you a coat?"
Having successfully witnessed Liu Cuicui's contorted expression, Su Wantang hummed a little tune and left.
Serves you right for being so cocky! I'll make you furious!
Liu Cuicui stared at Su Wantang's retreating figure, screamed in frustration, and stomped her foot.
Su Wantang was absolutely right. That old bastard Huo Qing had only given her one ten-yuan note since she entered the house, and she had already given it to Song Wanying. As for Huo Jun, she hadn't even seen a trace of money.
But these are all temporary.
Just like that vile woman Su Wantang said, she has the destiny to bring good fortune to her husband. Once Brother Huo gets promoted, he will realize how good she is, and Liu Cuicui will have money and status.
Thinking of this, Liu Cuicui's resentment disappeared, and she skipped briskly to the ward to take care of Huo Jun.
Su Wantang searched around but couldn't find anyone, so she turned around and went back to the ward.
Unexpectedly, as I passed a stairwell, I heard a familiar voice.
"Brother Huai'an, you were looking for me?"
"What did you call my wife?"
"Sister Wantang..." Luo Xiao scratched his head, feeling that there was nothing wrong, but why did Brother Huai'an look so dark?
Luo Xiao's heart pounded.
But he called her "sister" along with Zhou Yu. Does that mean that in big cities, calling someone "sister" is gender-specific?
If I remember correctly, you're twenty-one this year, right?
"I'll be twenty-two after the New Year."
“Your sister Wantang is only twenty years old this year.”
Lu Huai'an emphasized the word "sister," and even through the cracked door, Su Wantang could smell the strong scent of jealousy in the air.
She didn't listen any further, and went back to her room with a smile on her lips.
A few minutes later.
Luo Xiao entered the house first, and the way he addressed her had changed to 'sister-in-law'.
Knowing the inside story, Su Wantang felt helpless and amused, but she didn't pretend to ask.
Seeing that she didn't ask any further questions, Luo Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he's never been in a relationship, he's not stupid. Huai'an is clearly jealous. If asked, will he tell the truth or repeat everything verbatim?
This is a difficult situation.
"Sister-in-law, have some hot water."
"Thanks."
"Xiao Xiao, your brother isn't here. Go and help me with the discharge procedures first," Su Wantang said.
"Okay, sister-in-law."
Luo Xiao had just left when Lu Huai'an came in.
He had neatly shaved his short hair into a buzz cut, exactly the same hairstyle he had when he woke up in the hospital last time.
My eyes suddenly swelled up, feeling both sore and dry.
Just now... I didn't see it wrong...
Huai'an... has indeed grown old prematurely.
"Why are you crying?" Lu Huai'an strode over. "Are you feeling unwell? I'll go call the doctor right away."
Su Wantang grabbed his arm, suppressing the bitterness in her heart, and pouted, saying, "Ugly."
Since he didn't want her to know she was upset, she did as he wished and pretended not to know.
Lu Huai'an was stunned for a moment, then said in disbelief, "Ugly?"
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