Xu Ruantang absentmindedly took it, took a bite, and chewed slowly.
She didn't quite understand why Wang Xiuxiu, who seemed to care about Lu Shishen at all, didn't just get a divorce and live her own life.
Even if Xiao Zhao lives with Lu Shishen, he shouldn't be the kind of person who wouldn't let her see the child.
"Ruan Tang, are you wondering why I should still play along with Lu Shishen's act after he treated me like that last time?"
Wang Xiuxiu immediately saw through her thoughts.
After all, Lu Shishen went too far in his dealings with Shen Youyou.
They understood each other fairly well. Even if Wang Xiuxiu didn't care about Lu Shishen at all, she would never tolerate someone who was unfaithful to his partner.
Xu Ruantang touched her face. Was she so unable to hide anything now? Or did she have writing on her face?
She hesitated and looked at Wang Xiuxiu, "Yes, I just feel sorry for you."
No matter how well she does, it seems like Lu Shishen can't see it.
He openly defended Shen Youyou in public. They are not divorced yet, and Lu Shishen doesn't care about what others think at all.
Wang Xiuxiu closed the fruit knife, wiped her hands, glanced at the kitchen, and then said in a low voice, "Because he promised me that as long as Xiao Zhao is willing, she can live with me in the future."
Xu Ruantang understood.
Wang Xiuxiu isn't the type to be easily bullied. If it weren't for the adorable Xiao Zhao, she would have turned against Lu Mutou long ago.
"Of course, the premise is that I play along with him in front of his parents so that they can feel at ease."
Wang Xiuxiu shrugged indifferently, "I'll act it out. It'll only take about a month."
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
Just as Wang Xiuxiu was about to get up from the sofa, Lu's mother rushed out of the kitchen, walking quickly towards the door with a big smile on her face. "It must be Shi Shen who's back."
Wang Xiuxiu pursed her lips, exchanged a glance with Xu Ruantang, and then sat back down.
But when the door opened, a soft female voice came from inside: "Auntie, I'm Shi Shen's friend. Is he home?"
Xu Ruantang and Wang Xiuxiu both looked towards the door, but unfortunately the door was narrow and Lu's mother was tall and sturdy, so they could only see her back.
Even if they couldn't see the person, they knew who it was—Shen Youyou.
You won't find another voice in the entire compound that's so sweet, yet not offensive; it only evokes feelings of tenderness and affection.
Delicate, sweet, soft, and tender.
No wonder she was able to compete with Jia Shuling for the leading role as soon as she arrived.
Lu's mother was also taken aback for a moment before asking, "Do you need to see Shi Shen for something?"
Shen Youyou gently shook the military green jacket in her arms, her voice still sweet, and said with a sweet smile, "Auntie, Shi Shen is a nice person. That day I was walking home with him, and the wind was too strong, so he gave me his jacket to wear."
As she spoke, a hint of embarrassment flashed across Shen Youyou's face. "He left in a hurry and forgot to bring his coat. I only realized it when I got home. I had already washed it, so I thought I'd come over today to return it to him."
The more Chen Youyou spoke, the deeper Lu's mother's brows furrowed.
The person opposite them was a girl, and Lu's mother wasn't stupid. She could tell from the girl's words that she and her son had a good relationship.
A man and a woman walking home alone, and a married man lending his coat to someone else—what would others say if they saw this?
The daughter-in-law was still sitting in the main room. This girl couldn't possibly not know; she was deliberately saying it so that her daughter-in-law could hear.
If the two of them argue about this again, it won't give her an opportunity to take advantage of the situation!
Without hesitation, Lu's mother snatched the clothes from Chen Youyou's arms. "I'll take the clothes. Are you married, young lady?"
Caught off guard, Shen Youyou stumbled and fell backward when pulled.
Her face was filled with terror, and she instinctively reached out and grabbed at the air twice.
Fortunately, someone supported her back from behind.
A powerful force struck, and Shen Youyou was forcibly straightened.
She turned around in a panic, her face still showing signs of shock; anyone who saw her would be captivated.
Are you alright?
Seeing that she had stood up straight, Lu Shishen took two steps back to create some distance between them.
He turned to look at his mother, his tone unconsciously serious: "Mom, Comrade Shen is here to return the clothes. Since he's here, he's a guest."
Little did Lu's mother know that with a casual tug, the girl was about to fly away like a piece of paper.
Why did this wooden stake have to come back at this particular time of year?
“Xiuxiu’s guest is sitting at home.” Mother Lu said in a deep voice without any politeness, “Young lady, now that the clothes have been delivered, please take care.”
After she finished speaking, she glared at Lu Shishen before turning around and going back into the house.
She and her father are both quite smart!
How could I have given birth to such a clueless blockhead!
As soon as Lu's mother entered the house, she put on a smiling face and casually threw Lu Shishen's coat into the room.
Wang Xiuxiu stood up and took over with a smile, saying, "Mom, I'll do it. Shi Shen's clothes need to be hung up, otherwise they'll get wrinkled."
As soon as Wang Xiuxiu received the clothes, she smelled a sweet and cloying fragrance.
Laundry detergent and soap from that era didn't have this smell; it must be perfume.
Or it smells like some kind of powder or paste.
Xu Ruantang, who was sitting on the sofa behind her, sneezed because of the stench.
"What's that smell like?" Xu Ruantang stretched out her hand and waved it a few times in the air.
"Sister Xiuxiu, I heard from Chen Ji that soldiers are not allowed to use these strange things. If Company Commander Lu goes to the army wearing such smelly clothes, people who don't know him will think he's been doing something else. He'll definitely be punished."
Xu Ruantang didn't actually know whether he would be punished.
But it will definitely be ridiculed by everyone.
Perhaps this is Chen Youyou's true purpose.
"Excuse me, how about I take the clothes to be washed again?"
Shen Youyou was already standing in the main room without anyone noticing.
She stood there helplessly, wanting to grab her clothes, but then she showed an expression of great fear of Wang Xiuxiu.
When everyone looked at her, her eyes quickly reddened and filled with glistening tears.
He looked as if he had suffered a great injustice.
She stubbornly bit her lip, forcing herself not to let the tears fall.
"No need, thank you, Comrade Shen."
Wang Xiuxiu had already found a basin and threw the clothes in. "My husband can't stand strange smells, so I always hand-wash his clothes with soap."
Wang Xiuxiu said that on purpose.
Lu Shishen always washed his own clothes.
Upon hearing this, Shen Youyou took a step forward, snatched the basin from Wang Xiuxiu's hand, and said urgently, "Soap and hand-washing? Then I'll go wash now."
She pulled, and Wang Xiuxiu immediately let go.
"Comrade Shen, how can we let you wash? Once you're in Sister Xiuxiu's house, you're a guest."
Seeing Lu Shishen move, Xu Ruantang immediately spoke up, "I'm here as a guest today too. Why don't you sit with me? Let Sister Xiuxiu wash your clothes; she's Company Commander Lu's wife."
Shen Youyou forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, tightening her grip on the basin. "No need, no need. After all, Shi Shen gave me these clothes, so it's only right that I wash them."
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