NOVEL WEB Chapter 435: 435 resolved
"Boss, are we heading straight back?"
"Yes. Heading straight back."
Yuanyuan is also driving now, though she still has a few days' journey to the border. Fortunately, there's no rush; she and her husband have already discussed this. They'll definitely be on this road, and it's just a matter of time before they meet.
The next day, they parked near the county town. The two responsible for escorting saluted and left. They needed to return immediately to report their task.
Daqing and his three companions are no concern for Tan Shaoting.
So he closed his eyes and rested in front, calculating the positions of his wife and children in his mind.
Xiao Ding and his partner arrived at the county town and went straight to the armed forces department to report on the locations of the five people, but they had to avoid causing panic.
Once this side got the information, they immediately sent people over to handle the aftermath, and only then did the two head to the train station.
Due to their status, they still had sleeper seats.
"They are really impressive. Xiao Ding, I'm planning to work hard to transfer to that side. Look at the way they move, and those three under other people."
"Old Peng, I have the same thought. Just not sure if we have the capability, or if we can pass."
"Check with the family when we get back."
"Old Peng, you don't know. I saw the boss handle four people in two minutes; I was so excited my hands were shaking."
"Who wouldn't be? I must work hard. We both need to figure something out when we get back."
Thinking about it now, the two still feel a rush of excitement.
Once again, after getting the news, the second group of five dispatched was wiped out again.
The exasperated person in charge smashed a cup. Who told them to mess with Tan Shaoting? They truly died without grievance.
He's already received word. Next year, when going out, the person above will bring Tan Shaoting along. If during this period they could bring Tan Shaoting over to their side, what would be difficult about that? A bunch of useless people, unable to handle even a woman.
But why couldn't it be done? It seems this approach won't work. New methods must be considered.
Picking up the phone, he gave some instructions, leaned back in his chair, pondering which plan would be best.
As for Zhao Yanli, she's already more than five months pregnant. She's healthy and helps Mr. Zhou sell tofu every day.
She isn't a petty person and has never felt embarrassed about selling tofu.
People come to the house to buy tofu every day, and she always greets them with enthusiasm.
Today Zhou Yongbing went out with the car, so it's just her at home. The tofu is sold out, and she's tidying up the house when she hears a knock on the door.
"Who is it? Wait a moment."
She sets down the broom to answer the door, seeing an unfamiliar woman outside.
"Who are you looking for?"
"I'm looking for you."
"Looking for me? I don't know you. Who are you?"
"I'm the mother of Zhou Yongbing's former girlfriend."
"So what are you doing here?" Zhao Yanli frowned.
"Nothing much, just came to see you. Aren't you going to invite me in?"
"Sorry, I don't know you. It would be inconvenient to invite you in. If you have something to say, just say it here."
Wu Fangyun's expression twisted slightly.
"Actually, nothing much, just wanted to see how well you're doing."
Wu Fangyun was indeed provoked; she's heard plenty about Zhou Yongbing marrying well. Now the family is harmonious, and the new wife is particularly capable, not to mention pregnant.
A person who doesn't get along with Wu Fangyun is always sarcastic. Especially in her presence, that person praises Zhao Yanli to the heavens, saying Zhou Yongbing is lucky to have married a wife who brings prosperity to the family.
Wu Fangyun appears magnanimous on the surface but is actually petty. One person said it, ten people said it, and now whenever she goes out, people talk about it.
The more they praise Zhao Yanli, the more it highlights the faults of her daughter. So every day, she stews in her anger at home.
Furthermore, no one is introducing any prospects for her daughter anymore. No idea who spread the rumor, but now her daughter's reputation is thoroughly tarnished.
Already at this age with no prospects. Of course she's anxious. Besides, her daughter has just two more years before she has to give her formal job back to her brother.
No matter what, she's still her flesh and blood. She hopes her daughter can do well and won't be unable to find a husband in the future.
But now her daughter's reputation is so bad, and without a job in the future. Who's willing to marry her?
She finally couldn't bear it and thus came to see just what kind of person Zhao Yanli is.
"Oh, you're so concerned. I'm doing well, thank you."
What a nuisance; now she finally understands why Liang Lanqing is so scatterbrained. Must be hereditary, right?
Looking at the woman whose face seemed to constantly twitch, Zhao Yanli felt she should show some compassion.
"Madam, really sorry. I'm the type to speak the truth.
Also, you don't need to worry about how we're doing in the future. Just focus on your own life.
I'm really tired from standing so long, so farewell."
After saying this, as she observed the woman's face turn bright red, she wondered what that meant. Moved? Really? She thought to herself how kind she was.
"Hahaha, Xiao Li, you'd better close the door and head back inside." The neighbor on the right, Sister-in-law Wang, laughed. Was this young woman intentionally mocking this woman?
"Sister-in-law Wang, out shopping for groceries?"
"Just bought groceries and came back. I heard your conversation and came to check. Xiao Bing and Aunt Zhou both asked me to look after you when they're not home."
"Sister, I'm fine.
Madam, I really don't have time to keep you company." With that, she stepped back and shut the door.
Wu Fangyun felt utterly humiliated. Was this obnoxious woman deliberately trying to humiliate her? Who would've thought a country woman would have such deft scheming?
Indeed, if she weren't capable, how could she bring so much joy to the Zhou Family? In truth, she was just waiting for her daughter and Chen Xiaoguang to fall through, then have her daughter return to the Zhou Family.
The Zhou Family is full of honest, decent people. Marrying into such a family would surely bring lifelong happiness.
Her naive daughter, really so foolish, and now what? She has nothing, and even her reputation is lost. Giving up such a good family in the Zhou's, she truly regrets it.
Standing at the door thinking for a moment, she turned unwillingly, wanting to leave.
She saw that woman who spoke earlier smiling at her, making her feel deeply embarrassed.
Forget it, there's nothing more she can do. Whatever happens to her daughter in the future is her own doing; today she embarrassed herself enough over her, and it's already a great enough effort on her part.
She left, feeling dejected, her mind filled with curses at Zhao Yanli to never bear children. Ideally, both would perish, and then let's see how smug she could be!