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What?
Both men were shocked.
They never imagined Lu Jiangting was this kind of person, so muddle-headed.
He had such a beautiful wife yet was entangled with a widow.
What was he thinking?
Yi Yunshuo angrily scolded, “This Lu Jiangting, I never would have guessed. He’s having an affair! Don’t worry, if it’s true, they’re both finished. The organization absolutely will not tolerate such behavior.”
They were cracking down hard on this kind of thing now, and she knew it. She hated that her past self; had been too weak and had too many concerns, unable to be decisive.
Of course, the main reason was that those two were also aware of the stakes, they had always maintained their relationship under the guise of taking care of a comrade’s widow, and even if there was actual infidelity, it wouldn’t be discovered.
Later, when the two openly danced square dancing downstairs, Lu Jiangting had already retired.
In that era, affairs weren’t a big deal, and who would care about two old people dancing?
Fu Huayi asked, “Do you have any evidence?”
Fu Huayi was calmer than Yi Yunshuo.
At the mention of evidence, Lin Yuyao deflated.
Her evidence was just hearsay.
Fu Huayi took a deep breath, “He’s a special talent cultivated by the organization; just hearsay won’t be enough. Although the organization won’t tolerate such things, they won’t easily convict him.”
Lin Yuyao nodded, “I understand. I’ll find evidence.”
Getting evidence of their affair was just a matter of time.
As they spoke, she heard Ye Lian’s anxious voice outside.
“Yes, Lin Yuyao. Which ward is she in?”
“Room eight.”
“Thank you.”
Soon, Ye Lian rushed in.
She was covered in mud, apparently having just come from the fields.
Seeing Lin Yuyao lying in bed with an IV drip, she felt heartbroken.
“Yuyao, what happened to you?”
Lin Yuyao said, “Mother, I’m fine.”
“They said they saw Lu Jiangting carrying you away.”
“Yes, I fainted.”
“Why did you faint?”
“I…” She glanced at the two onlookers and felt a little embarrassed.
Under her mother’s gaze, she stammered, “I had a fight with Lu Jiangting, and he made me faint.”
Everyone: …
“Oh my god, that Lu Jiangting, that scoundrel! Where is he? Where is he?”
“I don’t know. I didn’t see him when I woke up.”
Ye Lian took a deep breath and said, “I’ll go ask the doctor.”
Ye Lian stormed out and returned just as angrily, “That scoundrel didn’t even pay your medical fees! The nurse said he went to get the money. I bet he’s just running away and abandoning you.”
Lin Yuyao opened her mouth, she wanted to say that Lu Jiangting might not have any money. Most of his money had been taken by Fang Qing, it was the same in her past life. If he was raising money, she wondered who he would borrow from.
Ye Lian turned and saw two familiar faces.
“What are you two doing here?”
Yi Yunshuo lifted his injured leg, “Auntie, I sprained my foot.”
Ye Lian: “Hmph, serves you right.”
Yi Yunshuo: “…”
Lu Jiangting said he was going to get the money, but he didn’t show up even after Lin Yuyao’s IV drip was finished.
Ye Lian angrily said, “I told you he ran away; he won’t be back. Yuyao, rest for a bit; I’ll go pay.”
Ye Lian went outside to inquire but was told that the bills had already been paid.
“What? It’s already paid?” Ye Lian was confused.
“Yes, the young man in the next room paid it.” The lady in the counter said.
Ye Lian looked at the young men in the next room. Weren’t they Lu Jiangting’s friends
Now, she looked at them with the same hatred she had for Lu Jiangting.
Back inside, Ye Lian angrily questioned, “Did you pay for my daughter’s bills?”
Fu Huayi: “Yes, I was paying for my friend, so I just paid it together.”
Yi Yunshuo: “Where did you get the money?”
“Didn’t we save some money from the gifts?”
“It was only twenty yuan, and you haven’t spent it all these days?”
Fu Huayi glared at him, waiting to see if he would shut up.
Ye Lian sneered, “Hmph, stop pretending. One plays the good guy, and the other plays the bad guy. I’ve seen more than you’ve eaten rice. Don’t think I can’t see through you! Here, I don’t need your money.”
She took out ten yuan and threw it at Fu Huayi before supporting her daughter and leaving.
Fu Huayi: “…”
Lin Yuyao thought she still needed their help; this made her feel awkward. But seeing her mother’s fierce expression, she didn’t dare to speak up for them, just smiled apologetically and left.
Once they were gone, Fu Huayi glared at Yi Yunshuo.
Yi Yunshuo shrunk his neck and weakly said, “I didn’t say anything wrong, did I?”
Fu Huayi’s eyes were practically shooting daggers, and he coldly snorted, “Hmph, you didn’t.”
He threw the ten yuan at Yi Yunshuo and turned to leave.
“He––Hey, Ah Yi! Wh––where are you going?!” Yi Yunshuo shouted.
“Back to the guesthouse.” Fu Huayi replied without looking back.
Yi Yunshuo stood up and replied. “What about me? I need to go to the bathroom. Hey, Ah Yi!”
“Hop on one leg!” Fu Huayi shouted without looking back.
Yi Yunshuo: …
…
Just as Ye Lian and her daughter exited the hospital, they spotted Lu Jiangting returning with the money.
Ye Lian scolded him mockingly, then shoved her daughter onto the back seat of her bicycle and rode off. Seeing this, Lu Jiangting hopped onto his bicycle and chased after them. However, even after chasing them to the Lin family’s gate, Lin Yuyao ignored him completely.
Ye Lian scolded him the entire way.
Lu Jiangting, knowing he was in the wrong, repeatedly explained, “I truly didn’t neglect Yuyao. I only went to get the money. Look, this is the money I borrowed. Here, take it, Mother.”
He shoved the money into Ye Lian’s hands, but she simply threw it to the ground.
“Who wants your filthy money? Hmph, I’m not so lucky to be your mother. Don’t shout; you’ll ruin my daughter’s reputation.”
Lu Jiangting: “…”
“Yuyao, I’ll be heading back to the army in a few days. Come with me.”
“I spit on that! Dream on.” Ye Lian directly swung a broom at him, driving him away.
While in the hospital, Lin Yuyao didn’t say anything. Once they got home, she broke down in tears and told Ye Lian, “That scoundrel Lu Jiangting called the higher-ups and got them to process the marriage certificate.”
Ye Lian was taken aback, nearly falling over.
“What? He really got it done?”
Lin Yuyao nodded.
Ye Lian was furious, cursing, “What did I tell you? There’s not a single good thing that comes from getting close to Lu Jiangting.” she uttered angrily. “Didn’t that person promise to send back the documents? He just called and got it done; isn’t that injustice?” she said in disbelief
“Absolutely Injustice.”
“Right, injustice”
Lin Yuyao remained silent, feeling dejected.
Seeing her like this, Ye Lian patted her shoulder and said, “Don’t worry, they haven’t held a banquet yet. Even if you have the certificate, so what? You can still get a divorce after you’re married, and it’s just a piece of paper.”