Chapter 91

Zhang Hongyan, who saw this scene from inside the house, quickly stepped out into the courtyard and interjected.

“This is Big Sister’s private matter, Xiaoyue, don’t ask about everything.”

Cheng Xiaoyue’s expression was not good, and Duan Yingzhang also felt embarrassed. Fortunately, Tang Wan had no intention of hiding it from them.

“I don’t have any relatives at the newspaper office.”

She said this while opening the envelope in front of everyone. Inside was the payment and submission notification from the newspaper office.

Seeing the five large bills in her hand, Cheng Xiaoyue’s eyes widened in surprise.

Zhang Hongyan was also surprised, but she was very measured and didn’t ask much.

But Tang Wan still told Zhang Hongyan openly, “Hongyan, when I first came to the army, I saw other people’s newspapers. I thought I would try submitting my own articles, and I didn’t expect my article to be accepted by the newspaper office.”

Tang Wan understood her own temperament, she wasn’t the type to hide and eat things.

So she had to tell everyone that she could make her own money.

And… she wrote red literature, no one could fault her for that.

As soon as she said this, Zhang Hongyan, Cheng Xiaoyue, and Duan Yingzhang all widened their eyes in surprise.

Cheng Xiaoyue was so jealous her teeth were itching!

She could earn fifty yuan for one article?

Was the newspaper office’s money that easy to earn? She would try writing too.

But Zhang Hongyan was genuinely happy for Tang Wan, “Wǎnwǎn, you’re amazing. You’re a high school graduate, no wonder you can earn so much money from writing articles. It’s even more than the salary of formal employees outside, right?”

Duan Yingzhang was also surprised, after all, his allowance was only a few yuan more than Tang Wan’s.

Was this sister-in-law so amazing?

“I wrote several articles, but I only received a reply for one, the others probably didn’t pass.”

Tang Wan modestly downplayed her success. She could appropriately reveal that she could write articles and earn money.

But she wouldn’t say how much her total income was.

Some of her articles had only been sent out a few days ago, so the reply wouldn’t be so fast.

Even so, it made Zhang Hongyan envious. “Big Sister, you’re being modest.”

Cheng Xiaoyue’s face was almost contorted with jealousy, but luckily Duan Yingzhang didn’t notice.

At that moment, Xu Cuiying came out, having heard the commotion. She had a smile on her face.

“Wǎnwǎn, congratulations.”

She had also heard Tang Wan and Zhang Hongyan’s conversation when she came out, and she was genuinely happy for Tang Wan.

Before, there were always people in the courtyard who secretly spread rumors that Tang Wan was not worthy of the deputy regiment leader.

After all, no matter how beautiful Tang Wan was, she didn’t have a powerful family background and couldn’t help Lu Huaijing.

Now, who dared to say such things!

“Thank you.”

Tang Wan was genuinely happy, Cheng Xiaoyue was genuinely depressed. She said to Duan Yingzhang in a muffled voice:

“Lao Duan, are you still going to my brother’s house?”

“Yes.”

Duan Yingzhang didn’t understand why she was suddenly angry. He realized and nodded slightly to Tang Wan and the others.

“Then we’ll go in.”

“Hmm.”

Tang Wan nodded secretly to Xu Cuiying. Xu Cuiying’s expression wasn’t good, it seemed like another argument was about to erupt at home.

As soon as they left, Zhang Hongyan rolled her eyes, “What kind of person is that, it’s like you stole her money when you received your payment. This kind of person just can’t stand to see others do well, Big Sister, I’m telling you, you need to keep this a secret. Cheng Xiaoyue’s heart is not right, if she spreads rumors around the courtyard, it will probably arouse envy.”

“I know, thank you, Hongyan.”

Tang Wan felt warm in her heart. This was someone who truly cared for her. When she went to the post office tomorrow…

“Just keep it in mind, I won’t nag anymore, you go ahead and get busy.”

Zhang Hongyan had a straightforward personality and was easy to get along with, which was why Tang Wan got along so well with her.

Tang Zhou came out of the house, having heard the commotion, “Sis, did you make money again?”

“Shh…”

Tang Wan hushed him, playfully showing him the large bills. Tang Zhou’s eyes widened like copper bells.

“So much?!?”

“That’s right.”

Tang Wan counted them again and again. The feeling of making money with the knowledge in her head was too good.

“The ancients were right, there’s a golden house in books. I’m going to read now!”

Tang Zhou ran back to his room to read without stopping, his serious expression made Tang Wan laugh.

But she couldn’t help but smile at the payment in her hand.

After only a few minutes, Tang Wan indeed heard a heated argument coming from across the way.

It was Cheng Xiaoyue’s sharp voice, accompanied by Cheng Yingzhang’s roar.

A few minutes later, Cheng Xiaoyue rushed out, and Duan Yingzhang followed.

Xu Cuiying saw Tang Wan and couldn’t help but shake her head, “Lao Cheng has it tough. Xiaoyue insists on getting married, this isn’t the first time she’s caused a fuss.”

“You’re pregnant, you can’t get upset, stay away from their fighting.”

Tang Wan said this bluntly, and Cheng Yingzhang, who had just come out, overheard it.

He didn’t get angry, but instead explained awkwardly, “I won’t let her hurt Cuiying.”

“Wǎnwǎn is just concerned about me.”

Xu Cuiying was afraid he would blame Tang Wan, so she quickly spoke up for her.

Cheng Yingzhang held her hand and chuckled, “I know, it’s just that I really can’t control this matter. If she makes a fuss during the day, just stay away, I’ll scold her when I get back.”

“Okay.”

Xu Cuiying’s complexion had improved since she had a man to protect her. Seeing how relaxed they were, Tang Wan had a hunch that Cheng Xiaoyue, with her stubborn personality, wouldn’t give up so easily.

Sure enough, the next day, just as Tang Wan had finished writing her article and was about to go to the post office, she saw Cheng Xiaoyue running out of the Cheng family’s house.

Seeing Tang Wan, she nervously glanced at her, then continued running. She didn’t even close the courtyard door.

Tang Wan had a bad feeling, and as soon as she entered the house, she saw Xu Cuiying sitting on the ground, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Her face was pale, clearly from being angered by Cheng Xiaoyue.

“Cuiying, what’s wrong?”

Tang Wan quickly went to help her up, her hand inconspicuously resting on Xu Cuiying’s wrist.

Fortunately, she hadn’t had a miscarriage, she was just slightly upset.

“Wǎnwǎn, I’m fine.”

Xu Cuiying took a deep breath, slowly regulating her breathing. Tang Wan helped her sit down in a chair nearby.

“What happened?”

Tang Wan thought of Cheng Xiaoyue leaving in a hurry, and she had a hunch that it must be related to her.

Sure enough, Xu Cuiying said angrily, “It’s still my little sister-in-law, she came back and showed me her marriage certificate with Duan Yingzhang. It turns out that when she told us she wanted to get married, Duan Yingzhang had already applied for a marriage license. I don’t know what my mother-in-law was thinking, but she secretly sent her a letter of introduction. Lao Cheng will be furious when he finds out, I can’t do anything about her.”

“Since she wants to marry, you can’t stop her. Just don’t let her hurt the baby.”

Tang Wan was speechless. A marriage without the blessings of elders wouldn’t be happy.

Moreover, Cheng Xiaoyue had a strange way of thinking.