Su Wantang was startled. Realizing something, she suddenly straightened up and pulled back, but she had obviously forgotten their current position.
Bang.
Her head slammed straight into her hard jaw, and she let out a short cry of pain, "Ah!"
"Wantang".
A concerned call came from above.
The next second, before Su Wantang could even react, Lu Huai'an pulled her onto his lap.
He gently rubbed her head, his voice sounding somewhat tender.
"Rub it, and it won't hurt anymore."
Su Wantang looked up blankly, only to meet the same dark eyes as always.
No, they're not the same.
It seemed as if a fire was burning inside, making the surrounding air feel dry.
Her pale pink lips parted and closed as Lu Huai'an asked her, "Does it still hurt?"
Su Wantang suddenly woke up, got up from Lu Huai'an's lap, and took several steps back.
"Wantang?"
"I'm fine."
Lu Huai'an stood up: "Wan Tang, I—"
Su Wantang's heart jumped into her throat. She subconsciously raised her voice and said, "The medicine has been applied. You can just put on a band-aid yourself. I'm a little tired. I'll go back to my room to rest."
After saying that, Su Wantang didn't give Lu Huai'an a chance to speak.
With a bang, she slammed the door shut.
A moment later, there was a knock on the door.
Annoyed by Lu Huai'an's actions, Su Wantang was still debating whether to open the door when Lu Huai'an's voice came from outside.
"Wantang, I'm sorry. I was too hasty and acted rashly."
No...it's not what she thought...
That's true, he's completely in love with his white moonlight, how could he possibly like her?
Su Wantang felt inexplicably lost.
Undeniably, she was somewhat attracted to Lu Huai'an.
That's why I was at a loss just now and subconsciously thought of escaping.
But upon hearing these words, Su Wantang had already calmed down.
Lu Huai'an is a very good person, and there's nothing shameful about liking him.
If he doesn't like himself, it's because he has no taste.
She, Su Wantang, deserves the best!
This feeling of attraction ends here!
Su Wantang opened the door, her expression aloof and her words frank.
"It's nothing, it was my mistake."
"Is there anything else?"
Lu Huai'an stared at Su Wantang for a moment, then pursed his lips: "That's all."
Bang.
The door was closed.
"Platoon Leader Huo, you're back from disaster relief?"
Zhu Zhaodi, a neighbor in the building, opened the door and greeted Huo Jun warmly.
"sister in law."
"Hey, Platoon Leader Huo, come with me for a second. Your wife has something to tell you."
Zhu Zhaodi grabbed Huo Jun's arm and pulled him to the stairwell.
"Sigh...your wife..."
Zhu Zhaodi hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.
Huo Jun frowned: "Sister-in-law, just say what you have to say."
Zhu Zhaodi had been waiting for Huo Jun to say this: "Then, sister-in-law, just say it directly."
"I didn't mean to sow discord between you two, I just couldn't stand it anymore."
"You just arrived at the army and spent almost half a year's allowance on a TV. Your wife didn't say much, after all, you two just got married."
“But while you were away on disaster relief, she hitched a ride in the military supply vehicle every day to buy meat in the county town. The meat coupons you saved up for several months have probably been almost all used up by her.”
"She not only buys meat, but also new clothes... Spending money is a small matter, but if word gets out that she's acting like a capitalist's daughter... how can you still promote her like this?"
I see.
No wonder he performed so well this time; the commander didn't mention any plans to promote him.
He's been a platoon leader for several years now, and he's long been qualified to be promoted to battalion commander.
And this opportunity, which was originally there, has been ruined by that bitch Liu Cuicui.
"Sister-in-law, I understand."
"I will definitely educate her properly and correct her bad ideas."
"Thank you, sister-in-law. Remember to come over to watch TV another day."
"Okay!" Zhu Zhaodi replied crisply.
You little slut, you told me not to watch TV?!
Hmph! Just wait until your man gets his hands on you!
And this TV? I'm not asking you for anything! Your man will personally invite me!
With a gloomy face, Huo Jun took out his key and opened the door.
What came into view was Liu Cuicui watching the black and white television, laughing foolishly. On the table next to her was a bowl of meat sauce noodles.
Zhu Zhaodi's words were still ringing in his ears, and the anger over not being promoted was instantly ignited.
"I'll teach you a lesson for being so bored that you're always watching TV!"
He pulled out his belt and lashed it across Liu Cuicui's back.
Liu Cuicui turned the TV volume up very high when she watched it, as if she was afraid others wouldn't know she was watching TV.
Yes, she did it on purpose.
Liu Cuicui wanted the other women in the apartment building to hear this and envy her.
The envious and jealous looks made Liu Cuicui feel as if she were the leader's wife, and she felt incredibly proud.
So, she didn't hear Huo Jun return and was given a good beating with a belt.
Instantly, a burning pain shot through my back.
Liu Cuicui jumped up, glaring angrily in the direction the belt had come from. But the moment she saw Huo Jun, the anger in her eyes vanished and turned into surprise.
"Brother Huo, you're back?"
Huo Jun lashed out with his whip again: "Eat, eat, eat! I'll let you spend money to eat meat!"
Liu Cuicui jumped away.
"Brother Huo, I didn't. This is meat sauce noodles that I specially made for you when I heard you were coming back today. I haven't even eaten it."
In reality, Liu Cuicui had already eaten her fill.
Upon hearing this, Huo Jun paused in pulling out his belt. He glanced at the noodles on the table again, and they did indeed appear to be untouched.
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