Chapter 139: She’s Still Working Overtime?

Lin Xiangnan couldn’t help but feel suspicious of Captain Wang’s behavior, looking at him from every angle.

But it wasn’t his own family’s business, so Lin Xiangnan didn’t bother to inquire. He waited for Luo Caixia to return from her hometown before mentioning it to her.

“The other day when I was going to work, I saw Captain Wang send his child back and he was beaming with joy. I found it quite irritating.”

Seeing Lin Xiangnan’s serious expression, Luo Caixia was stunned. She tightened her grip on the child in her arms. “Thank you for reminding me. I’ll take care of this.”

“Just make sure you’re aware of the situation.”

Having entrusted the matter to Luo Caixia, Lin Xiangnan didn’t intend to get involved.

In front of Luo Caixia, Hu Meili maintained a composed demeanor. But once back home, she grabbed Lin Xiangnan’s arm and gossiped, “No way, Captain Wang wouldn’t really have someone else on the side, would he? What did you see?”

“What could I possibly see? Besides the two of them, it’s not easy for outsiders to discover anything fishy.”

Lin Xiangnan explained, “I just think Captain Wang is acting a bit strange. If you really want to investigate, it’s up to Luo Caixia to do it herself.”

Hair, clothes, the scent on her body, the subtle mood that day… these details were only known to Luo Caixia herself.

“Impossible, wouldn’t this Wang guy even care about his own future?” Although Hu Meili’s tone was doubtful, her eyes were eager to find out.

That afternoon, she held her child and joined the gossiping aunties in the family compound, hoping to uncover some clues.

But her speed couldn’t match Luo Caixia’s.

Within a couple of days, Luo Caixia came to Hu Meili with red eyes.

“Looking back now, Lao Wang has been acting strange for a while. It’s just that my mind was preoccupied with the child, so I didn’t pay attention.”

As Luo Caixia spoke, tears streamed down her face.

“So there really is something going on.” Hu Meili gasped.

Although she had a woman’s subtle intuition, Hu Meili actually hadn’t found out anything in the past two days.

“Who is it?”

“Liu Feng, the one who cleans the floors and toilets at the daycare.”

Fearing that Hu Meili wouldn’t know who this person was, Luo Caixia explained in detail.

“Her family used to be landlords, so her background isn’t good. But she later married a technician from the factory and distanced herself from her family, which allowed her to work at the daycare. Her husband died later, and she hasn’t remarried in the past two years.”

Upon hearing this, Hu Meili was naturally indignant, cursing, “Your Lao Wang has some nerve. Doesn’t he fear you telling his superiors?”

There were countless men with wandering eyes, but in this era, men who dared to act recklessly were a minority because the authorities were strict.

Any unit that encountered such a situation would severely punish the offender.

If Lao Wang were to be reported and exposed, he would definitely face consequences.

Hearing Hu Meili’s words, Luo Caixia immediately stood up. “Then I’ll go to the office right now and find Political Commissar Xu, as well as their regiment leader and division commander.”

Seeing someone more impulsive than herself, Hu Meili calmed down and quickly pulled her back.

“Don’t rush into things. You don’t have any evidence. At most, the leaders will just criticize Lao Wang and tell him to be mindful of his actions. Nothing else will happen.”

After being dissuaded by Hu Meili, Luo Caixia sat back down, biting her lip and saying, “So I just have to endure it?”

“At least until the child grows up.” Hu Meili couldn’t help but sigh.

She had been quick and decisive in her divorce because her three children were all grown up, and her salary had also increased, so she could support her family on her own.

With someone like Luo Caixia, Hu Meili didn’t dare to advise her to divorce. If she did, she wouldn’t be able to support herself and the child.

Moreover, Captain Wang wasn’t the child’s stepfather, but his biological father. The child’s future would depend on him, so they couldn’t make things too ugly, otherwise it would affect the child.

Besides enduring it, there was no other option.

When Lin Xiangnan returned home, he saw the two of them sitting face to face, lamenting their situation.

“Isn’t it Lao Wang who made the mistake? He should be the one feeling anxious, why is Caixia the one sighing?” Lin Xiangnan was puzzled.

Luo Caixia said in a hoarse voice, “He’s the one who made the mistake, but I dare not divorce him. I can only swallow this injustice.”

After being persuaded by Hu Meili, Luo Caixia’s anger had subsided, and she had become calmer.

Lin Xiangnan laughed after hearing Luo Caixia’s explanation, “You’re afraid, but he’s even more afraid. If you get divorced, it’s not just you who will be gossiped about. Old Wang’s reputation won’t be good either.”

When Hu Meili got divorced, there should have been some gossip, but thanks to Liu Hongying’s cunning manipulation of stealing a man, she took the blame.

A person’s organizational affiliation cannot be easily transferred. It’s easy to stay in one place for decades. Reputation not only affects one’s interpersonal relationships but also future promotions and salary increases…

Lao Wang has a job and a unit, so he would be more concerned about this than Luo Caixia.

Lin Xiangnan glanced at the child Luo Caixia was holding. The child was less than a year old.

She said, “Even if you don’t want a divorce, you should use this leverage to secure enough benefits for yourself. Money or a job, you need to have at least one, or even both. That way, you’ll have the confidence in the future.”

Hu Meili added, “A man’s heart is fickle. Even if you make a scene, you need to know when to stop. Don’t make things so bad that you can’t recover.”

Everyone knows the consequences of messing around, but some men are blinded by beauty or love, and the things they do are harmful to both themselves and others.

Hu Meili was afraid that Captain Wang would lose his head.

Compared to money, Luo Caixia wanted to have a job and a unit to rely on.

With a goal in mind, she went home and confronted Old Wang.

Because he was in the wrong, and Luo Caixia was making a big fuss, Captain Wang had no choice but to find a way to help her. He decided to use his birthday as an opportunity to invite a few close friends for dinner at home, and at the same time, build some connections.

Both Gu Zhenhua and Political Commissar Xu’s families were among the invitees.

“Lao Wang invited Chief Yu from your factory’s security department this time. He said he would try to arrange for me to work in the canteen, but it’s only a temporary position. Whether I can get a permanent job depends on future opportunities.” Luo Caixia happily shared with Hu Meili.

Having something was better than nothing. Luo Caixia wasn’t picky. When she was cooking lunch, she was extra enthusiastic, wanting to showcase her culinary skills.

Since they were having guests over, Hu Meili also went to help Luo Caixia. Lin Xiangnan stayed home to play with the child, and only went over when it was time for dinner.

As soon as she arrived, Chief  Yu from the security department looked over.

“I said I would see you today, Xiaolin. I haven’t seen you working overtime on Sundays.” Chief Yu said warmly.

“She’s still working overtime?” Captain Wang chuckled. “I know your factory is researching new weapons, and everyone’s working their butts off. But what does it have to do with Lin Xiangnan? She’s just a newcomer. Even if she works overtime, it won’t make much difference.”