Chapter 53

Bai Lingling’s face turned red with anxiety!

Yesterday, after returning home, she thought for a long time. Perhaps what Lu Guanshan liked was the kind of pretentious, crying woman like Yu Li, so she decided to cry too.

But she didn’t expect Lu Guanshan to react like this!

She gritted her teeth: “No one died! I’m just upset, so I cried! I’ve been chasing you for so long, and you got married without even telling me? If it were someone better than me in every way, I could accept it, but it’s someone who’s worse than me in every way!

How can you expect me to accept this? How can I live with this? I’m not satisfied! Today, you must give me an explanation!”

Lu Guanshan frowned as he looked at her.

She had approached him multiple times before, trying to get close, but he had always rejected her coldly.

He hadn’t completely torn things apart because he considered her a fellow comrade and the niece of Director Fu, so he couldn’t be too harsh.

But now, Bai Lingling still wouldn’t give up after learning he had married.

Let’s not even talk about love—this was the behavior of someone with no self-respect and an obsessive desire to possess.

He realized that Bai Lingling was likely to cause trouble for Yu Li, so he started to take the situation seriously.

He had finally married the woman he loved, and he could not let anyone interfere.

Lu Guanshan’s voice was cold: “Since you want an explanation, I will give you one. Wait here for a moment, I need to go upstairs and arrange today’s tasks.”

Bai Lingling was a little surprised, but also pleased!

She knew she had the right qualities, and Lu Guanshan must have some feelings for her.

Soon, Lu Guanshan came downstairs from the second-floor office.

He was tall, with a slim waist and broad shoulders, his proportions perfect, wearing a grass-green training outfit, looking stunningly handsome!

Bai Lingling watched him with admiration, feeling shy as he drove her out of the base.

In her mind, she couldn’t help but wonder: Does Yu Li know that Lu Guanshan is out with her?

But what Bai Lingling didn’t expect was that Lu Guanshan took her to Director Fu’s office.

Director Fu was usually very strict with Lu Guanshan, even harsh at times, setting high standards for his training and criticizing him for not working hard enough.

Many people thought Director Fu treated Lu Guanshan too harshly.

Some even speculated that Director Fu might dislike Lu Guanshan.

But Lu Guanshan didn’t overthink it. He followed Director Fu’s standards, continually improving, which made him more and more outstanding.

He admired Director Fu, a hero who had guided him through difficult times. Even though he didn’t have a father growing up, he felt lucky to have been mentored by such an important figure in the military.

Director Fu was sitting with his head down, signing documents. His usual stern expression conveyed authority without him needing to raise his voice.

When the guard announced that Lu Guanshan and Bai Lingling had arrived, his voice boomed: “Come in!”

Lu Guanshan entered, standing straight and saluting with precision.

Director Fu stood up, walked around him, and gave his shoulder a couple of hard pats.

“Recovery’s looking good.”

Bai Lingling grew anxious: “Uncle, how can you hit him like that? We came here today because we have something to discuss, and we hope you can help us…”

She thought Lu Guanshan must have brought her here to speak with his uncle and resolve the issue of his marriage.

He must have regretted marrying Yu Li, and that’s why he brought her to speak with his uncle!

Lu Guanshan interrupted her and turned directly to Director Fu: “Report, Sir! I’ve made a mistake, and I don’t know where I’ve caused Bai Lingling to misunderstand. This morning, she came crying to my office, demanding an explanation from me.”

“I’m married, and whether it’s for my wife or myself, or for the entire unit, such matters have an extremely negative impact!”

“Since Comrade Bai Lingling is your niece, I hope you can witness this today and clarify things, to avoid further misunderstandings in the future!”

Bai Lingling’s eyes widened, trembling with anger!

“You, you… Uncle! It’s not like that!”

She was so frightened that she felt her soul was about to break!

Director Fu, with his sharp eyes, glanced at Bai Lingling, then at Lu Guanshan, and quickly understood.

Indeed, if Bai Lingling really caused a big scene, it would also tarnish his reputation.

Lu Guanshan was thinking about the greater good.

His gaze darkened. “Bai Lingling, explain yourself clearly—what exactly is going on? Has Lu done anything to provoke you? Or given you any promises? Or are you the one obsessively pursuing him on your own?”

Bai Lingling’s face turned from red to pale, and she couldn’t bring herself to say anything.

Director Fu barked, “Speak!”

Bai Lingling immediately burst into tears: “Uncle, I was wrong! I just wanted to ask why he would rather marry someone else than choose me!”

After saying this, she turned away, covering her mouth tightly, trying desperately to suppress her sobs!

Lu Guanshan said calmly, “Comrade Bai Lingling, I have only ever loved my wife—this was true in the past, and it will be true in the future. Today, in front of Director Fu, I hope we can clarify this matter and ensure that no further misunderstandings will arise. As for my feelings toward you, I am truly sorry!”

He finished speaking and quickly left, leaving Director Fu and Bai Lingling some space.

Director Fu’s only son had passed away in an accident many years ago, and it was Bai Lingling, his niece, who often came to cheer him up.

Therefore, although Director Fu was dissatisfied with Bai Lingling, he tolerated her.

Once Bai Lingling had cried enough, Director Fu spoke: “Alright, go cry outside, and your aunt will take you to buy a couple of pretty dresses! Don’t cause trouble anymore!”

Bai Lingling got up and ran, her heart filled with rage!

She ran straight to the office of the head of the surgery department at the hospital, pushed open the door, and collapsed into her aunt’s arms!

“Aunt! I’m so upset! Wuwu, Aunt, why doesn’t the person I like want me? Uncle won’t help me!”

Bai Hongmian took off her mask and embraced Bai Lingling, comforting her.

“Is it still that Lu person? What does he have? He doesn’t have a family background, he’s just a bit better-looking and more capable—does he really deserve your attention?”

Bai Lingling, unwilling to accept this, raised her swollen red eyes: “But didn’t you also refuse to marry back then, waiting for Uncle’s ex-wife to die during childbirth? You waited for years before marrying Uncle!”

Bai Hongmian’s face darkened instantly: “Bai Lingling, what nonsense are you talking about?”

Realizing she had said the wrong thing, Bai Lingling quickly asked: “Aunt, are you feeling better? You’re almost forty now—if you don’t get pregnant soon, it will be hard to have a baby.”

These words made Bai Hongmian fall into deep thought, her eyes filled with sorrow!

After the incident with that child, she admitted that she felt somewhat relieved—her husband could finally sever ties with his ex-wife completely!

But she never expected that, after so many years, Director Fu still wouldn’t want another child.

Why? His ex-wife had been dead for many years, and the child had passed long ago—why was Director Fu still attached to them?

Suddenly, Bai Hongmian felt an even stronger hatred for the ex-wife.

Isn’t Lu Guanshan’s current wife just like that ex-wife to Lingling?

Clearly, both she and Lingling were just as good, yet the men always favored women who were not as exceptional as them.

Bai Hongmian wiped away Bai Lingling’s tears: “Don’t worry about so much. It’s Lu Guanshan who’s blind, but don’t worry—they won’t have a good life. I’ll find an opportunity to meet that woman. Has she been making things hard for you? Why should she make things difficult for you? You are the niece of me and the Director. If she bullies you, she’ll pay the price!”

To her surprise, the next day, Bai Hongmian met Yu Li.