Su Wantang's eyes changed instantly. The sudden fierce glint made Liu Cuicui think she had seen an angry Huo Jun. She couldn't help but take a half step back, trembling all over and clenching her teeth.
Li Jia's expression changed slightly, and her eyelids twitched twice. A medical delegation studying abroad? Then Gu Nanzhi must be back too.
Li Sisi felt bewildered: "So what if you're back? It's such a joyous occasion, don't make me want to slap you."
Having dealt with Liu Cuicui twice, Li Sisi felt that this woman was a troublemaker, and nothing good ever came of it.
The first time, it ruined Wan Tang's collaboration; the second time, it caused a scene at Wan Tang's shop.
This shout shattered the glass dome of fear. Liu Cuicui glared resentfully at Su Wantang, and when she caught a glimpse of Su Wantang in a bright and beautiful cheongsam, her anger surged again.
In her past life, she married Lu Huai'an, but he never looked at her properly and never even came home, forcing her to become a resentful woman whom even street dogs would avoid. Even when Lu Huai'an was eventually expelled from the army for his conduct, people would still sigh when they talked about him and Gu Nanzhi, saying things like "true love prevails" and "they were a perfect match." In their words, they would ridicule her, the one who had taken advantage of their kindness.
In this life, she took advantage of her rebirth to arrange a marriage first, but she did not expect that Lu Huai'an would fall in love with Su Wantang and even stage a belated wedding.
Look at the miserable life she's living now! If it weren't for the precious son in her belly, Brother Huo might have divorced her and gone off with that slut surnamed Sun.
They were born of the same mother. Su Wantang's eyes were a little bigger, her nose a little smaller, and her lips a little more pouty. So why did every man she married dote on her so much?
On what grounds?
Liu Cuicui was not convinced!
She comforted herself, thinking that once Lu Huai'an was expelled from the army and the timeline returned to normal, and Brother Huo began his meteoric rise in rank, she too would be living the life of a high-ranking officer's wife. At that time, when she appeared on television, beaming with glory, wouldn't Su Wantang be green with envy?
Liu Cuicui supported herself with one hand on her back. She wondered if Huo Jun had been too rough lately, as her stomach felt heavy and uneasy. Ignoring her discomfort, she said, "Sisi, you're wrong about that. How can it be nothing? I heard there's a woman here who grew up with my cousin's husband. If they hadn't gone abroad, who knows—"
The words, laced with hostility, were interrupted by a loud slap. Liu Cuicui covered her cheek, her eyes wide and her mouth agape: "Su Wantang, how dare you hit me?"
Su Wantang raised her hand and slapped him again, symmetrically from both sides: "You're so glib? I'm hitting you because you're so talkative."
"You!" Liu Cuicui's raised arm fell silent when she saw Xia Bao weighing the stone beside Su Wantang, and Li Sisi and Li Jia rolling up their sleeves.
Damn, it rolled around on the tip of my tongue.
This is bullying!
With her arm bent and crossed in front of her chest, Liu Cuicui stood on tiptoe, tilted her head back, and struck a very arrogant pose, a mocking smile on her lips.
"Oh, getting angry now? After all, she's been your childhood sweetheart for over ten years, a top student who studied abroad. How can you, a capitalist's daughter, compare?"
Liu Cuicui lifted her eyelids, her contemptuous gaze sweeping over Su Wantang from head to toe: "Cousin, if I were you, I'd better step aside now, lest—"
A familiar male voice suddenly came from behind: "What are you worried about?"
Everyone was taken aback.
Looking to the side, I saw a tall man with greasepainted face, his features obscured, striding over in black military boots.
It is Lu Huai'an.
Su Wantang was not an unreasonable or irrational person. She trusted Lu Huai'an, but on such a day, Lu Huai'an was absent and Liu Cuicui provoked her, so she couldn't help but feel angry and aggrieved.
But the emotions that were still under control seemed to be soothed silently by a warm breeze the moment they saw Lu Huai'an.
A radiant smile bloomed in her eyes as she watched him stand beside her, speaking domineeringly to Liu Cuicui, who was buzzing around like a fly.
"Comrade Liu Cuicui, breaking up a military marriage is illegal. You're from the countryside and don't understand these things, so I won't pursue the matter with you. But I will find Comrade Huo Jun and have a good talk with him about how he manages his wife."
The moment Lu Huai'an appeared, Liu Cuicui recognized him, fueled by her resentment from her past life. Her clenched fingers dug deep into her flesh, oozing a few drops of blood. It hurt, but it was nothing compared to the shock and jealousy she felt inside.
Why?
Liu Cuicui wanted to scream hysterically, but as she fluttered her wings to approach, Lu Huai'an's cold words slapped her to the ground. Her mind was buzzing; she was afraid.
"Brother-in-law, you're being too harsh. I was just worried about my cousin. Besides, there's no smoke without fire. I meant well, so there's no need to tell your brother-in-law about this." She forced a smile.
"Comrade Song and my father are divorced. There is no kinship between us whatsoever."
The implication was that he wouldn't eat if I tried to get close to him.
Liu Cuicui understood the implication, and her face burned with pain. At the same time, Lu Huai'an's indifference made Liu Cuicui feel as if she had returned to her past life, and a feeling called jealousy was growing wildly in her chest.
Her fingers were twisted until they turned white: "As the saying goes, even broken bones are still connected—"
Clearly, Lu Huai'an didn't want to waste time talking to her, and shouted, "Xia Bao, go inside and see if Chief Huo has arrived. If not, call the Huo family and tell them to come and get him, otherwise..."
His tone suddenly changed, becoming stern: "Have someone tie him up and send him back to that compound over there."
"You!" Liu Cuicui was stunned.
Xia Bao's eyes were filled with admiration.
As expected of his cousin from Huai'an, he always acts decisively and efficiently.
He tugged at Li Jia and Li Sisi, winked at them, and then gestured for the others to leave: "Cousin, I'll call for help right away."
Liu Cuicui's expression changed drastically, but she could only dodge and slink away.
Soon only the two of them remained. Su Wantang looked up at Lu Huai'an, her eyes slightly dry: "How long are you staying?"
She wasn't naive; seeing Lu Huai'an's attire, she knew the mission hadn't been canceled.
However, he was unwilling to leave her alone on such a day without explaining anything.
"Nothing can be hidden from you." Lu Huai'an gave a wry smile.
Su Wantang feigned anger: "What are you trying to hide from me—"
His eyelashes trembled slightly, and his soft lips touched his forehead. He whispered, "Don't cry, I'm sorry."
"My bride, you look especially beautiful today."
Su Wantang forcefully held back her tears, cursing the man inwardly. "Why are you making it so sentimental? You told me not to cry!"
"Tangtang, wait for me to come back."
After saying this, Lu Huai'an turned away, but Su Wantang grabbed him and shoved a bottle into his hand. Lu Huai'an looked down, a hint of doubt in his eyes, and heard a woman's choked voice.
"Three life-saving pills, come back alive."
After Su Wantang finished speaking, she walked into the restaurant without looking back. She was afraid that if she looked at him for even a second, she wouldn't want Lu Huai'an to leave.
But she walked very slowly, as if waiting for something.
Lu Huai'an watched her retreating figure and slowly uttered a single word: "Okay."
In an instant, Su Wantang quickened her pace and disappeared from sight.
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