Meng Ru looked disapproving. "Don't say that. If word gets out, how upset will Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao's wife be?"
The other person curled their lips and said, "Anyway, I just think you and Deputy Commander Xiao are a match made in heaven. If someone hadn't beaten you to it, you would definitely have charmed Deputy Commander Xiao to death with your outfit today."
Whether it was because time had passed and Meng Ru had forgotten how Xiao Yuheng had rejected her, or because some people were just too confident, Meng Ru agreed with these remarks. When she looked at herself in the mirror, she slightly curled the corners of her lips, her eyes swirling with emotion.
She wanted to see who dared to steal her man!
At this moment, Xiao Yuheng escorted his entire family to their seats in the auditorium.
"Da Bao and Er Bao are here? Let Uncle hold them!"
As soon as they arrived, Xiao Dabao and Xiao Erbao were taken into the arms of Commander Zhao and Political Commissar Fang, leaving behind a group of men who wanted to hug them but missed the opportunity because they were too tongue-tied.
If they can't hold the child, they'll praise them; they'll show their affection to the fullest, especially when they praise the child, they always get a response.
That adorable, childlike voice is irresistible to everyone, whether they have children or not.
The children were surrounded by men, so the military wives started chatting with Gu An'an.
"Sister-in-law, how did you raise your child? Other people are covered up like they've been through a battle after having a baby, but you, even after having two, still look as fresh and beautiful as before."
"She's more than just pretty; I think her figure is even better than before. She's sure to seduce Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao!"
Upon hearing this, several women simultaneously revealed intriguing smiles. Fortunately, Gu An'an was worldly-wise, otherwise she would have been blushing with embarrassment at their words.
"Alright, the show is about to start."
Music began to play on stage, and everyone quieted down, returning to their seats and waiting for the show to begin.
Xiao Dabao and Xiao Erbao returned to their parents' arms, their big, dark eyes fixed on the novelty on the stage.
"Is that the wife that Deputy Commander Xiao found? She's quite nice..."
Meng Ru looked at the family of four sitting below the stage with complicated emotions in her eyes. She did not expect that Xiao Yuheng's wife, although she did not wear makeup, was different from the other military wives around her.
Both her face and her demeanor instilled a great sense of crisis in her, and made her feel that what she had just said backstage was a joke.
When the first performance began, everyone's attention was on the stage, and no one noticed the small curtain that had been lifted next to the stage.
Just because others didn't notice doesn't mean Gu An'an didn't. She's very sensitive to unfriendly stares and immediately turned her head to look in Meng Ru's direction.
The moment their eyes met, Meng Ru felt as if she were being stared at like prey, extremely oppressive. She had only ever felt that kind of gaze from a few people who had actually seen blood. Her hand unconsciously lowered the curtain and withdrew.
Once the curtain blocked her view, Meng Ru felt a sense of relief, and the feeling of danger she had just felt vanished.
With her heart at ease, Meng Ru's face turned even uglier, because she knew that she had lost the first encounter, and lost completely!
"Xiaoru, are you alright?"
The girl who was flattering her also got a good look at Gu An'an's appearance. Looking at Meng Ru's expression, she knew exactly what Meng Ru was thinking.
"I'm fine."
Meng Ru returned to her dressing table, staring at herself in the mirror, but she didn't know what she was thinking; she was completely confused.
If Xiao Yuheng finds a wife who is not as good as her, she will think that he has poor taste. Besides feeling a little sorry, she will feel more proud.
But now Gu An'an looks even prettier than her, doesn't that mean her pursuit failed entirely because she wasn't pretty or outstanding enough?
With such thoughts filling my mind, my hands unconsciously clenched tighter and tighter until they turned white, completely forgetting that I was the next person to perform.
Her appearance startled the people around her.
"Ru, Sister Ru, it's our turn to go on stage."
Meng Ru looked away and began to fix her makeup, waiting to go on stage.
Before she could retreat, Gu An'an on the stage looked away and glanced at Xiao Yuheng beside her.
"What's wrong?"
Gu An'an shook her head. She didn't dwell on this matter and keep asking questions because she believed that the man in front of her wasn't lying to her. He wasn't love-struck; he had experience after seeing many people.
The remaining possibility is that the girl liked or had liked Xiao Yuheng.
Gu An'an had actually thought of this long ago. After all, in this era that reveres soldiers, a young and promising officer like Xiao Yuheng would definitely be highly sought after.
Gu An'an won't make a fuss just because many people like him; on the contrary, she will continue to pay attention to him as always.
Of course, if Xiao Yuheng dares to cause trouble, she's willing to take the two children and leave, since she can afford to raise them anyway.
"It's nothing, I just think my man is quite handsome."
Xiao Yuheng didn't understand the implied meaning of her words and thought Gu An'an was just praising him. He quickly leaned closer and said, "Wife, you just realized that!"
"Stay away, mind your manners!"
Since it was a public place, Gu An'an was still very conscious of her image.
Xiao Yuheng wanted to continue clinging to her, but thinking of all the other wolves around, he sat up straight. He decided to do this with his wife at home.
Although they restrained themselves, they still attracted a lot of attention, especially many military wives. When they saw the love in Xiao Yuheng's eyes as he looked at Gu An'an, they also used their two fingers to strike the man next to them.
Hey! What are you doing?!
"What? Isn't the girl on stage pretty?"
The man was speechless. "I'm watching a show. Don't be unreasonable. Isn't everyone watching?"
"Everyone? I don't think so. At least Deputy Regiment Commander Xiao's heart and eyes are full of his wife and children, unlike you, whose eyes are almost flying to the stage."
Man: ...Is this show even watchable?
When Meng Ru appeared, she saw Xiao Yuheng leaning against Gu An'an, saying something and smiling. She immediately stopped.
The girl walking out behind them didn't know what had happened, but she knew that if she stayed still, it would definitely be a performance accident.
"Sister Ru, the show is starting!"
Startled by those words, Meng Ru shook off the jumbled thoughts in her mind, straightened her back, and walked outside.
Today's performance is a group dance, and she is in the center position. So what if that woman is good-looking? She can sing and dance, but can that woman?
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