novelden Chapter 177 Helping her get revenge
Chapter 177 Helping her get revenge
Li Wanqing brought Nuonuo back from a nearby village, but Gu Shishi stopped them before they even entered the family compound.
"Li Wanqing, I really didn't expect you to be such a despicable and shameless person!" Gu Shishi's voice was sharp and piercing, her eyes seemed to spit fire, and her anger was overflowing.
Her face was slightly contorted with agitation; clearly, the anger she had been suppressing had reached its peak.
Li Wanqing sighed softly, a hint of weariness flashing in her eyes.
She calmly walked past Gu Shishi without stopping, her tone indifferent and aloof: "We're in the same boat, Gu Shishi. In the end, our business is just a case of the pot calling the kettle black. I won't criticize you, and you have no right to criticize me either."
She knew in her heart that Director Xu had indeed strictly forbidden Gu Shishi from interfering in the choir's affairs.
She never expected Gu Shishi to be so ungrateful, not only failing to restrain herself but also taking the initiative to come to her door to demand an explanation.
She was tired after a long day and really didn't want to waste time arguing with her.
Seeing Li Wanqing's attitude, Gu Shishi was even more furious.
She laughed sarcastically, a laugh tinged with contempt and resentment: "So, Li Wanqing, are you admitting it?"
"You say I stole your position by relying on my uncle's connections? What about you? Aren't you using your connections to ostracize me? We're just doing the same thing, just from different perspectives."
Li Wanqing paused, her face full of confusion. "What do you mean by that?"
Gu Shishi walked up to her, her face full of disdain, "What do you mean? I never expected you to be Chief Cheng's daughter-in-law."
"Didn't your spouse also use their status and background to pressure the performing arts troupe and kick me out of the choir?"
Li Wanqing raised an eyebrow slightly; no wonder she felt that Cheng Baichuan had been acting strangely these past two days.
He didn't mention a word about the performing arts troupe, but it turned out he was secretly helping her get revenge.
Li Wanqing's lips curled slightly; it felt pretty good to have someone backing you up.
Li Wanqing's tone was somewhat mocking, "So what else do you want? How about you find someone with an even stronger background next time?"
With that, Li Wanqing took Nuonuo's hand and prepared to leave. Her steps were light and cheerful, and she even hummed a lively tune.
Gu Shishi stomped her feet in anger as she watched Li Wanqing's departing figure.
She was unwilling to accept it, truly unwilling!
She originally thought that with her background and skills, she would be able to gain a foothold in the performing arts troupe.
However, reality gave her a resounding slap in the face.
After all, who in the entire Southwest Military Region has a more powerful background than Cheng Chi!
If she had known Li Wanqing had such a background, she shouldn't have tried to manipulate Li Wanqing when she joined the performing arts troupe.
I thought it was a soft persimmon, but it turned out to be a spiky durian.
At this time, Cheng Baichuan was busy with his work for the day, and it wasn't until nightfall that he dragged his tired body home.
Li Wanqing was busy in the kitchen with a smile on her face and humming a little tune, while Nuonuo was jumping around and helping out.
This warm and harmonious scene filled Cheng Baichuan's heart with a surge of warmth.
However, he soon realized that something was wrong.
Li Wanqing's smile seemed brighter than usual today, and her eyes sparkled with an indescribable light. She even hummed a song while working.
He quietly walked up to Nuonuo and asked in a low voice, "Honey, what's wrong with your mom? Why does she look so happy?"
Nono looked up at her dad, then mischievously gave him a thumbs up: "Dad~ Awesome~"
[Dad stood up for Mom and punished the mean aunt!]
Cheng Baichuan looked completely bewildered, even more confused.
Why doesn't he have the same ability as his wife to understand his daughter's feelings?
Cheng Baichuan changed his approach and continued to press Nuonuo, "Who did you meet today?"
Nono tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said, "Uncle Fan~ lots and lots of kids~ lots and lots of people."
Cheng Baichuan smiled helplessly; this child really didn't know what to say.
He then asked, "Did you meet any special people?"
Nono's eyes widened, and she said angrily, "There's also a bad aunt."
The mean aunt bullied Mom, but Mom was strong enough not to be bullied.
Cheng Baichuan only heard the word "bad aunt" and didn't hear what Nuonuo was thinking, which made him even more confused.
If you've encountered bad people, why are you still in such a good mood?
At this moment, Li Wanqing came out of the kitchen carrying the last dish, her face beaming with a happy smile.
She glanced at Cheng Baichuan and Nuonuo and said, "Don't ask Nuonuo anymore. When I came back, I ran into Gu Shishi and learned that some people went to great lengths to use their connections for my sake."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Baichuan's face flushed slightly.
He originally didn't plan to tell Li Wanqing, since it was a matter between him and Cheng Chi.
However, now that Li Wanqing already knows, he has no choice but to tell the truth: "It's not really about borrowing a relationship. You are, after all, his daughter-in-law, so it's only right that he helps you."
He's a man, he doesn't need Cheng Chi's help. He'll get whatever he wants through his own efforts.
But his wife was different. She had already been frightened during her trip to Hunan Province, and now she was being ostracized upon her return.
If you don't use connections now, when will you?
Li Wanqing smiled and didn't expose him. "Next time, let's invite the chief to have dinner at home together, so we can thank him for his help this time."
Cheng Baichuan shook his head and said, "Coming to the family quarters is too conspicuous. Let's wait until the holidays to go to the old man's house. That way, we can express our gratitude without causing unnecessary trouble."
Li Wanqing did not object. In any case, the relationship had already been exposed, and it was impossible to stop contacting each other.
"When are you taking your leave?" Li Wanqing asked. "Commander Yu has invited us to dinner."
"They've called us several times, but we haven't gone."
Cheng Baichuan slapped his forehead and said in annoyance, "How could I have forgotten about this?"
"I should have two days off next week, one day to visit Commander Yu's house and the other day to visit the old man's house."
Li Wanqing had no objections, since she was currently unemployed and had time to herself.
When Cheng Baichuan returned from Nuonuo's room that evening, he was filled with shock.
"Honey, do you know what Nuonuo has been watching lately?" Cheng Baichuan asked mysteriously.
Li Wanqing nodded, "Yes, I know. It's a medical book. Although there are still many words I don't recognize, the little guy is reading it very carefully."
"You don't seem surprised at all?" Cheng Baichuan looked puzzled. What had happened this time that he, as the father, didn't know about?
Li Wanqing explained, "Actually, it's nothing. It's just that last time in Hunan Province, my uncle took Nuonuo to the hospital several times. He and Old Cao both felt that Nuonuo had a talent for studying medicine."
"But Nuonuo is still young, so we gave her a medical book to look at first."