Chapter 132 2/2

Sister Yang said, “Indeed.”

Sister Yang took Lin Xixi back home.

As Lü Tianze ate his meal, he remembered the niece of Captain Zhao from earlier, shaking his head and smiling.

Just as Qiao Wei’s first impression of him showed, Lü Tianze was indeed a big scumbag due to his background and innate personality.

Scumbags are naturally sensitive to the atmosphere between men and women.

Old Zhao’s niece had looked at him with the eyes of a woman assessing a man, which was quite surprising.

This is interesting.

I never thought he would end up like this, yet there are still women plotting against him.

Since being accused of XX, none of his former confidantes have shown their faces again.

Lü Tianze chuckled self-deprecatingly.

The next day, Lin Xixi found an opportunity to ask Sister Yang, “Auntie, will Uncle Lü remarry? I heard that some people divorce at first, but after being rehabilitated, they remarry.”

Sister Yang said, “Who knows. Anyway, Tianze has three children. If he can be rehabilitated, he’ll probably remarry for the sake of the children.”

But rehabilitation isn’t that easy.

To the natives of Sister Yang’s era, perhaps this is how it will be for a lifetime.

Because she didn’t know that there would be an end to the current historical stage. People at this time already regarded their current situation as the norm.

Lin Xixi felt very disappointed.

Indeed, if a couple falsely divorces, they will probably remarry after being rehabilitated, especially for the sake of three children.

She squatted by the well, washing clothes in silence.

How many people like “officials” could she meet in her lifetime?

One was Yan Lei, the future official.

The other was Lü Tianze, the second generation from an official family.

There was a kind of unwillingness growing and spreading in her heart.

Time flew by every day, and New Year’s Day was approaching.

Wuni’er went to school with her backpack in the morning, so Sister Yang and Lin Xixi went to buy groceries together.

After buying groceries and coming out of the market, they saw something new posted on the bulletin board outside the market.

In an era with little entertainment, anything new had to be checked out.

The two of them approached and looked at the new promotional materials. The materials were new, but the content wasn’t. It was the same old rhetoric.

But Sister Yang couldn’t help but notice the new portrait of the great leader and whispered to Lin Xixi, “This photo is new. Look, did he gain weight?”

She covered her mouth and jokingly lowered her voice.

It was originally just a harmless joke between family members, but unexpectedly, someone behind them said gloomily, “Wow, Yang Zhaodi, dare to insult the great leader.”

Sister Yang quickly turned around.

Behind her, standing there, was her lifelong enemy, Xia Hehua.

Both Sister Yang and Lin Xixi turned pale.

Xia Hehua didn’t expect that she would see Yang Zhaomei and her niece standing in front of the bulletin board when she came out of the farmers’ market. Her natural instinct made her quietly approach and she actually caught Yang Zhaomei’s handle!

Just this sentence, even if she couldn’t bring down her man, could still cause her husband to divorce her and draw a clear line with her.

Xia Hehua couldn’t decide whether “bringing down Yang Zhaodi’s man and returning to the pre-liberation era” or “making Yang Zhaodi’s man divorce her to draw a clear line with her” would feel better.

In any case, just the thought was extremely satisfying!

Xia Hehua’s eyes sparkled with fanaticism. “You, Yang Zhaodi! Usually, you pretend to be loyal and devoted, but you’re actually a traitor hiding among the people! I’m going to expose you!”

Sister Yang’s face turned ashen, and her lips trembled.

She had heard about the consequences of being exposed. She thought that with her background as a poor peasant, she had nothing to do with the military family, but she didn’t expect to end up like this one day.

But she had indeed, just a moment ago, spoken such words out of her foolish mouth.

Just as she felt her legs go weak and was about to kneel down in front of Xia Hehua, a familiar voice suddenly asked, “What are you guys doing here?”

All three turned their heads to see Qiao Wei pushing her bicycle, having just finished shopping. Yan Xiang sat on the rear seat, her bright and clear eyes curiously looking at them, evidently wondering what they were doing and why they hadn’t returned home after buying groceries.

Sister Yang saw Qiao Wei and wanted to seek help, but she didn’t know how to ask. She had really said such words.

Qiao Wei had sensed that something was off from afar, so she came over with her cart.

She asked Xia Hehua with a smile, “What’s going on?”

When Xia Hehua had offended the colonel’s daughter back then, she didn’t know Qiao Wei.

But now, Qiao Wei was a well-known figure among the military families.

Xia Hehua had never felt so cocky in front of Qiao Wei before.

Proudly, she pointed at Sister Yang and said, “Yang Zhaodi harbors resentment towards the leader. She just said insulting words against the great leader, and I caught her red-handed. Just in time, Qiao Wei, you’re here. You can be a witness. I’ll go and report Yang Zhaodi now!”

Qiao Wei glanced at Sister Yang, who had turned pale, confirming that Xia Hehua’s words were true. She had indeed said something that Xia Hehua had caught.

Qiao Wei asked, “What did she say?”

Xia Hehua, feeling like she had won, laughed arrogantly and repeated the sentence.

With just that sentence, she could really ruin Sister Yang!

“Is that so?” Qiao Wei’s smile remained unchanged. “But I didn’t hear her say it; I only heard you say it. Right, Mrs. Zhao, Xixi, did you hear it too? She just said this sentence.”

The air suddenly fell silent.

The situation took a drastic turn.

Xia Hehua was dumbfounded.

But Sister Yang and Lin Xixi felt like they could finally breathe again!

“Yes, she said it. I heard it!” Sister Yang was revived!

“I heard it too! She just said it!” Lin Xixi was in the same camp as her uncle and aunt. In their triumphs and losses, they stood together without hesitation.

Qiao Wei, still smiling, told Xia Hehua, “You see, we have three witnesses who can prove that you said that.”

Now, it was Xia Hehua’s turn to turn pale.

But ever since that year when she suffered a big loss at the hands of Qiao Wei, Xia Hehua has improved quite a bit.

Her face turned pale for a moment, then she let out a forced laugh and said, “Look at you all, taking it seriously. It was just a joke.”

Qiao Wei also smiled brightly. “Exactly, just a joke.”

Xia Hehua said, “Anyway, the pork is fresh today, and you bought some too.”

Qiao Wei said, “Yes, and you bought celery too. How are you planning to eat it?”

“Wrapped in noodles, steamed and mixed with garlic.” Xia Hehua said, “Let me tell you, it’s delicious.”

Qiao Wei nodded in agreement. “I’ll try it next time.”

Xia Hehua started to walk away. “Well, let’s head back now; I have kids at home.”

Qiao Wei grinned. “Then walk steadily, don’t fall.”

Xia Hehua didn’t even bother to respond. She walked faster and faster until she was practically running.

She fled like the wind.

Sister Yang’s legs went weak, and she almost fell down.

Lin Xixi quickly reached out and supported her.

Sister Yang felt drained and on the verge of tears. “Weiwei, Weiwei! Thanks to you!”