I knew this woman was crazy, but I never expected her to be this crazy.
No one reacted for a moment.
The main issue was that he jumped up and hit people; this was only the second time such an incident had occurred in the compound.
The female protagonist in the first episode is Wang Xiuxiu.
But that was when she hit someone else.
The second time, no one recognized this woman.
But Dr. Cheng just shouted out, and it sounded like it was Xu Ruantang's family.
I had heard long ago that Commander Chen's wife was from the countryside. It wasn't that being from the countryside was unusual, but rather that it would be strange for a family like Chen's to marry a woman from the countryside who was uneducated.
After all, the eldest son of the Chen family married a woman of equal social standing.
Xu Ruantang reacted quickly and dodged to the side.
Even if she didn't dodge, the slap wouldn't land on her face.
Before Xu's mother could even lower her hand, it was grabbed tightly.
Shocked, Xu's mother looked at the unfamiliar woman before her and angrily demanded, "Who are you?!"
"No one can hit me, no matter who I am."
Not only was Xu's mother caught off guard, but so were all the onlookers.
Xu Ruantang's mind went blank for several seconds before she finally spoke: "Sister-in-law."
Zhang Li held onto Xu's mother's hand tightly, instead tightening her grip, "Ruan Tang, even if she is your mother, you can't let her bully you."
Ever since Zhang Li gave birth, and Xu Ruantang and a group of her sisters-in-law went to visit her at the hospital, Zhang Li seemed to have disappeared from the compound.
Besides what Wang Xiuxiu had told her before, her family came and wouldn't let her get a divorce.
They probably didn't divorce, but I haven't seen her since. She must have just finished her postpartum confinement period.
Zhang Li has gained some weight and looks somewhat bloated, and her complexion isn't very good either.
But her expression was firm, and her gaze toward Xu's mother was filled with disgust, as if she were looking at someone else through Xu's mother.
Xu Ruantang smiled and said, "Yes, I won't let anyone bully me. Thank you, sister-in-law."
She never expected Zhang Li to step forward.
"Anyone you want? You heartless brat! I raised you for twenty years, and in the end you team up with outsiders to bully your old mother?"
Xu's mother struggled several times, but couldn't break free from Zhang Li's grasp.
She could only furrow her brows and angrily curse, "Xu Ruantang, you traitor! You ingrate!"
Xu Ruantang raised an eyebrow and looked at her mother coldly, saying, "Have you finished cursing? If not, I'll take you to the broadcasting room, where you can sit and curse the entire military region at your leisure?"
She squeezed her eyes shut, pretending to be on the verge of tears. "Mother, what are you doing? Haven't I been good enough to you? Haven't I been good enough to our family? I won't even mention how you sold me for an exorbitant dowry to get my brother a wife."
This statement contained a great deal of information, and everyone present was immediately taken aback.
People in the military region only knew that there was a reason why Xu Ruantang married Regiment Commander Chen, but they didn't know the inside story.
This statement reveals a lot of inside information.
Others may not know, but Cheng Dan, standing to the side, knew perfectly well what was going on, and her expression immediately changed.
His father was behind this. If it hadn't spread, given Chen Ji's situation at the time, it could have been described as him being considerate of his subordinates.
But now that Chen Ji has returned unharmed, if people find out that his father abused his power for personal gain, then things will be in big trouble!
Chen Ji could be described as a soldier obeying orders, but the order was given by her father.
If this matter gets out and has a significant impact, the higher-ups will naturally take notice, and then it won't be so easy to gloss over it.
Cheng Dan gritted her teeth, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes. This woman was a real problem!
"Comrade Xu!" Cheng Dan's face was ashen. She forced a smile and walked to the center of the crowd. "Let's talk things out. It's so hot outside. I brought your parents here because I didn't want them to suffer standing outside."
Before Xu Ruantang could finish speaking, Cheng Dan interrupted her.
"Dr. Cheng, was it you who took my parents to the tailor shop last time?" Xu Ruantang asked Cheng Dan.
As more and more people gathered to watch, Xu Sheng, who had never seen anything like this before, was still thinking about asking his sister for help.
So he quickly stepped forward and pulled Xu's mother aside, saying, "Mom, stop making a fuss. My sister must have been held up by something. She won't abandon us."
"Sister, please tell Mother right away." Xu Sheng turned to Xu Ruantang, "It's been two days since I've seen you, so you probably don't know, but the tailor shop won't let us stay there anymore, and we have nowhere to stay now."
Mr. Xu felt that he had made enough of a scene and given a way out, so it was time for him to take the stage.
He straightened his clothes, strode forward with his head held high, coughed heavily, and said, "Tangtang..."
"Father, Mother, I came out to find you." Xu Ruantang glanced at her mother before speaking softly, "I've found a hospital. Let's take my nephew to see a doctor now!"
Xu's mother felt that she was avoiding the main issue, and that she couldn't explain why she hadn't shown up for two days in front of so many people.
Just as she was about to step forward, Xu Sheng excitedly blocked her way, taking the basket from Xu Ruantang's hand. "Sister, let's go quickly!"
Xu Ruantang nodded. She wanted to say something to Zhang Li, but she had already disappeared.
After all that arguing, she just left.
“Dr. Cheng, my parents said that you were the one who took them to the tailor shop last time.” Xu Ruantang’s lips curved into an ambiguous smile. “You’ve helped me twice, I’ll remember that, and I’ll thank you again later.”
Looking at her smiling yet menacing expression, Cheng Dan felt a chill run down her spine.
She swallowed hard. "You're welcome. I was just thinking that if your family couldn't find me next time, I left them the phone number for the reception area. Comrade Xu, how careless of you! We can contact each other by phone here. How could you let your loved ones wait for you outside for so long?"
The more Cheng Dan talked, the more smug she became.
Xu Ruantang is a country girl and is not good enough for Chen Ji. Now she has such a family member who keeps bothering her. Even if Chen Ji likes her, he will get tired of her in time.
He'll realize then how important it is to marry someone of equal social standing!
Xu Ruantang stared at her intently, her smile fading slightly. "Thank you. I'll tell Chen Ji later, so he'll remember Dr. Cheng's kindness."
After saying that, she left.
Xu Sheng followed her, and Xu's parents gave Cheng Dan ingratiating smiles, "Girl, we're leaving now, you're such a good person!"
A fleeting look of disgust crossed Cheng Dan's eyes. The crowd had dispersed, but people still passed by from time to time.
"No need. Keep the phone number I gave you safe. Call it next time you can't get in." Cheng Dan curled her lips. "If you can't find Xu Ruantang, just say you're looking for Commander Chen Ji or someone from the Chen family. The people in the reception room know that, and someone will handle it."
It seems that the rest of the Chen family are unaware that Xu Ruantang's family has come.
Such sycophants are best kept sticking to Chen Lin. Even if Chen Ji doesn't mind their embarrassment, Chen Lin will eventually take action.
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