Chapter 201

Su Qiaoyue looked at Lu Wenchan with an odd expression, seeing her eyes filled with romantic interest.

Had she taken a liking to Teacher Shi’s brother?

Thinking this, Su Qiaoyue shuddered.

Dear heavens, how audacious could she be?

Didn’t she know her own shortcomings?

It wasn’t that Lu Wenchan was particularly bad or detested by everyone, but she had a sharp tongue, liked to throw tantrums, and tended to act self-centered.

Even her own brother couldn’t tolerate her, so how could she dare to set her sights on someone from the Shi family?

Not to mention the current status of the Shi family. Even when Shi’s parents were sent down to the countryside, they wouldn’t have considered her, let alone now.

It wasn’t that Su Qiaoyue wanted to praise others and belittle her own family, but with Shi’s older brother’s conditions, it wouldn’t be hard for him to find a gentle, trouble-free partner.

One would have to be out of their mind to consider someone like her sister-in-law.

Seeing her sister-in-law remain silent for a long time, Lu Wenchan became anxious, “Sister-in-law, say something!”

Su Qiaoyue frowned and replied impatiently, “Keep your voice down. Are you worried the neighbors won’t know your thoughts?”

Lu Wenchan’s face turned red with anger but she didn’t dare to speak up.

She knew that although her sister-in-law might scold her, she wouldn’t let family matters be aired out. If others found out, there would be real trouble.

“So, what do you think, sister-in-law? I’m not getting any younger. I need to find a suitable match. If I marry well, won’t you all benefit too? I’ve heard that Teacher Shi’s parents might be making money now.”

The most important point was that Shi’s family had only one son. Eventually, the money from Shi’s parents would all go to him.

Su Qiaoyue took the egg custard out of the pot and seriously told Lu Wenchan, “Even if Teacher Shi’s brother is excellent, he’s not someone you can consider.”

Before Su Qiaoyue could finish, Lu Wenchan interrupted anxiously, “Why can’t I? He’s just a company commander, and I’m a high school graduate!”

Su Qiaoyue retorted, “Don’t you feel guilty saying that? If you really thought he was just a company commander and nothing special, would you be asking me about him? You know better than anyone how good his conditions are.”

Seeing that Lu Wenchan was about to speak again, Su Qiaoyue cut her off, “He has looks, abilities, and a good family background. What do you have that’s outstanding? Moreover, considering your relationship with Teacher Shi, do you think their family would accept you as a daughter-in-law?”

Lu Wenchan was speechless.

After a while, she muttered, “I, I even apologized to Teacher Shi before. Besides, I once saved her. It’s not like we’re mortal enemies.”

“True, you’re not mortal enemies. But your personality and way of dealing with people are clear to them. Their family won’t like someone like you.”

Su Qiaoyue didn’t want to be so blunt, but it was better to crush her sister-in-law’s hopes early than to let her hit a wall.

Lu Wenchan felt a stinging in her eyes. Was she really that bad?

Was this truly her sister-in-law? Instead of helping her, she was belittling her.

She shouldn’t have come to discuss this with her.

She didn’t believe that without Su Qiaoyue’s help, she couldn’t succeed.

Su Qiaoyue saw that her sister-in-law hadn’t taken her words to heart and shook her head, deciding not to interfere further. She turned and took the egg custard to feed the child.

Lu Wenchan turned and left immediately.

After returning home, Shi Tingyu kept thinking about it and felt something was off. How could someone with Lu Wenchan’s personality possibly soften towards her?

There must be something she needed from her.

But she couldn’t figure out what it was.

She had no idea that Lu Wenchan had seen her with her brother the other day and had fallen in love at first sight.

Shi Tingyu didn’t dwell on her encounters with Chen Wenting and Lu Wenchan.

But a few days later, both of them came to visit.

Shi Tingyu was stunned when she opened the door.

Why did these two come over? Were they that familiar?

Chen Wenting was carrying some skincare products, which were clearly not cheap. She was meticulously dressed today, exuding a refined and fashionable aura from head to toe.

Beside her, Lu Wenchan’s outfit was also different from before. Shi Tingyu noticed that Lu Wenchan had a new hair tie and was wearing the military uniform issued by the arts troupe.

Shi Tingyu asked in confusion, “Do you two know each other? What brings you here?”

Chen Wenting glanced into the courtyard and tried to hand the items to Shi Tingyu. “Oh, it’s nothing much. It’s just that because of me, Captain Lu got injured. I’m here to check on his recovery.”

Shi Tingyu chuckled inwardly.

How long has he been well? If you wanted to check, why didn’t you come earlier?

Lu Wenchan glanced at Chen Wenting with a disdainful look. “Everyone knows Captain Lu has been fine for a while now. He’s been back to normal training for a long time. Isn’t it a bit late for you to come now?”

Chen Wenting understood the sarcasm. She felt a bit guilty but managed to respond, “Sister Shi, don’t take it the wrong way. These nutritional products are specially for Captain Lu. Let me bring them inside for you.”

As she spoke, she retracted the items she had initially intended to hand to Shi Tingyu, thinking Shi wouldn’t turn her away. Now that her intentions were exposed, she feared she wouldn’t be let inside.

Shi Tingyu, aware of Chen Wenting’s motives, refused, saying, “No need. My husband was just following orders. It was his duty to bring Professor Chen and others back. Take these items back. He’s already recovered, and you bringing these things openly might cause unnecessary misunderstandings.”

Chen Wenting felt awkward but didn’t want to give up on her interest in Shi Muhuan just because of a minor setback. She said, “Alright, I’ll take them back. But can I at least come in and rest for a bit? It’s been a long walk.”

Before Shi Tingyu could respond, Lu Wenchan interrupted, “Can’t you understand when someone says no? If it were me, I’d have left long ago.”

Chen Wenting, not one to take insults quietly, retorted, “Whether I’m invited in or not is Sister Shi’s business. Who do you think you are?”

Lu Wenchan glared at her.

Don’t think I don’t know your intentions. Dressed up like this to catch Shi’s brother’s eye?

Even if she was wrong, she wouldn’t let Chen Wenting in.

She thought she looked quite neat herself, but compared to Chen Wenting, she fell short.

If Shi’s brother took a liking to this woman, she’d lose her chance.

Shi Tingyu ignored Chen Wenting and asked Lu Wenchan, “What are you here for?”

She didn’t even bother with pleasantries anymore.