Chapter 202

When Shi Tingyu asked this, Lu Wenchan’s face turned red involuntarily.

Shi Tingyu looked at Lu Wenchan and felt a sense of disbelief. Is she okay? It’s just a question; why is she blushing?

Lu Wenchan spoke softly, “Teacher Shi, I don’t mean anything by it. We’ve had many misunderstandings between us, and I apologized before. I wanted to see if you’ve forgiven me.”

Shi Tingyu felt a bit shocked. What’s wrong with this woman? Is she having a split personality?

“You saved me before, and I don’t intend to hold past issues against you. I’m pregnant now and don’t have much energy. If you’re looking for someone to hang out with, please find someone else.”

Lu Wenchan felt a sinking feeling in her heart. From Shi Tingyu’s tone, it seemed she didn’t want to deepen their relationship.

However, Lu Wenchan was unwilling to give up on such a good man.

“I’m not looking for someone to hang out with, just someone to chat with.”

Shi Tingyu: …

Does she not understand human speech?

Shi Tingyu glanced at the two and said, “I’m sorry, both of you. I’m not feeling well right now and really don’t have the energy to entertain you. Please go back.”

With that, she closed the door.

As soon as she shut the door, Shi Muhuan approached.

“What’s going on? Why did you sound a bit off?”

Shi Muhuan had been washing vegetables by the well while listening the whole time.

He roughly knew that Chen Wenting was there for him, so he didn’t go over.

If she saw him, it would only make things worse if she kept pestering.

This isn’t abroad, after all. They still need to observe propriety between men and women.

As for the other woman, he really didn’t know her at all.

From his sister’s conversation, it seemed there was some grudge between them.

“It’s nothing serious. That Chen Wenting probably came for you. As for Lu Wenchan…” Shi Tingyu recalled Lu Wenchan’s slightly blushing face when she spoke and gave her brother a strange look. “I think she might be here for you too.”

Shi Muhuan felt wronged. “I’ve never even met her.”

“You haven’t met her, but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t seen you.”

Shi Muhuan had no response to that.

Thinking back to the conversation with Lu Wenchan, Shi Muhuan frowned and asked, “What did you mean when you said Lu Wenchan saved you?”

Shi Tingyu felt a pang of guilt. She had let it slip.

Seeing his serious expression, Shi Tingyu knew she couldn’t hide it now. Fortunately, she was fine now, so she explained the grudge between her and Lu Wenchan and the time she was kidnapped. Shi Muhuan listened, horrified.

“Weiguo has been too lenient with you. After you give birth, you need to train harder.”

Shi Tingyu promised, “Even if you didn’t say so, I would train hard. I’ve been doing pretty well recently.”

Shi Muhuan teased, “One pregnancy, and everything you learned goes back to the old master.”

Shi Tingyu felt there was no way to continue this conversation.

Seeing his sister’s pouting face, Shi Muhuan softened. He patted her head, “Alright, let’s put this behind us. As for Lu Wenchan, treat her as a stranger from now on. Her personality isn’t suited to be your friend.”

Shi Tingyu agreed.

Just as they finished talking, they heard a commotion outside.

Soon, their neighbor, Mrs. Zhang, leaned over the wall and called out.

Seeing Mrs. Zhang’s head poking over the wall, Shi Tingyu asked, “What’s the matter, Sister?”

Mrs. Zhang had gotten used to leaning over the wall recently. She got straight to the point, “Sister, Lu Wenchan and that woman who was just at your door are fighting!”

Shi Tingyu was shocked.

What kind of situation is this?

She wanted to go check, but Shi Muhuan disagreed. “You’re pregnant. If they accidentally involve you in their fight, what will happen? I’ll go.”

Shi Tingyu pulled him back. “You can’t go either.”

She was almost certain Lu Wenchan was interested in her brother.

Why else would Lu Wenchan and Chen Wenting, who had no previous conflicts, be fighting?

If her brother went, it would be hard to explain and might damage his reputation.

Mrs. Zhang probably understood why the two women were fighting and sighed, “Young women nowadays are so bold. I think you both should stay out of it. At least they’re not fighting at your door.”

“Some things are beyond our control. It’s enough that you both understand the situation.”

“That’s why I told you over the wall. If I came to your door, the neighbors might gossip about your brother.”

Shi Tingyu and Shi Muhuan heeded her advice and didn’t go out.

The matter indeed had little to do with them. Who knew what caused the two women to start fighting on their way back?

That evening, when Lu Weiguo returned, Shi Tingyu told him what had happened.

Lu Weiguo said, “Don’t worry. They can’t blame you for this. They wouldn’t dare.”

Lu Wenchan definitely won’t spread this out. Nowadays, there are strict requirements for the words and actions of female comrades.

Lu Wenchan should know that, in a small way, it’s common for two female comrades to start a fight, but if it involves Shi Muhuan, it’s a different matter altogether.

After all, Shi Muhuan didn’t do anything at all. What’s more, he doesn’t even know who Lu Wenchan is. If Shi Muhuan gets involved, rumors could force Lu Wenchan to leave.

The only worry is Chen Wenting.

She’s different from Lu Wenchan. She recently returned from overseas and isn’t familiar with the situation in the country. We can only hope that Professor Chen and his wife can teach their daughter well and keep her from speaking recklessly.

Shi Tingyu trusts Lu Weiguo, a native of the 1970s, very much.

However, while things settled with Lu Wenchan, Chen Wenting didn’t. She went to the Cultural Troupe and reported Lu Wenchan.

Nowadays, even though the military hasn’t been reformed, the Cultural Troupe members are still considered military personnel. If someone reports a fight, it becomes a serious issue.

Especially when Lu Wenchan and Chen Wenting fought, and Chen Wenting got injured.

No matter how trained Lu Wenchan is from her military background, both in physical strength and skills, she’s not someone Chen Wenting can compare to. So, Chen Wenting got injured.

Mainly, it was her face that got hurt.

Chen Wenting’s face swelled up, while Lu Wenchan got scratches on her neck and hands, marks from Chen Wenting’s long nails.

Professor Chen and his wife only have this one daughter, whom they cherish dearly.

Now that her face is injured, they can’t swallow this anger.

That’s why Chen Wenting went to the military to file a complaint.

When Lu Weiguo came back that evening, he told Shi Tingyu about the specifics of the situation.

“It’s become quite a big deal. Professor Chen and his family have a special status, and they’ve only recently returned to the country. It’s being taken seriously.”

Shi Tingyu was anxious, “This won’t implicate my brother, will it?”

Lu Weiguo reassured her with a comforting look. “Neither of them mentioned your brother.”

The key is, even if they did mention him, it wouldn’t matter.

His eldest nephew’s attitude was clear. He didn’t entertain them, and they didn’t even step inside.

Professor Chen and his family also consider the fact that Shi Muhuan saved them in the past. They won’t bring that up.

Shi Tingyu felt relieved. “That’s good. Officers sometimes bear responsibility for things beyond their control, and their status can get them into trouble.”

Lu Weiguo chuckled reassuringly. “It’s not as serious as you think. My in-laws aren’t pushovers either. They just returned and were cleared of any wrongdoing. No one dares to provoke them now.”

If someone does start trouble, they’ll be the ones in trouble first.