Chapter 20 – Just Because Su Mujin’s Husband Got the Factory New Equipment!

Hearing that, Su Mujin let out a breathy laugh—she was actually amused by the absurdity.

Just as she was about to kick the door open, a man’s impatient voice rang out from inside.

“Righteous betrayal of kin? Betray who? What righteousness?”

“Su Mujin just got married. I approved a three-day leave for her! Today’s only day two!”

“Aren’t you her biological sister? How do you not know this?”

Su Moli was dumbfounded.

“What? You gave Su Mujin three days off? Why?!”

“Because I’m the director! Because I’m a decent human being!” Director Wang rolled his eyes so hard they almost flipped into the back of his head.

Su Moli often liked to play clever little tricks, but they were usually harmless.

What the hell was wrong with her today?

Coming to him and asking why he approved leave?

Why?

Just because Su Mujin’s husband helped the factory acquire brand new equipment!

Forget three days—he’d give her thirty if she wanted!

Judging by Su Moli’s expression, it was clear she didn’t know anything about that.

Director Wang thought back to the commotion in front of the Su family’s house a couple of days ago and decided not to say more.

Seeing Su Moli still standing there in a daze, he frowned and barked,

“You still need something? If not, get back to work!”

That’s when Su Mujin gently knocked on the door.

“Who is it? Come in!”

Su Mujin pushed the door open with a bright smile.

“Director, it’s me.”

The moment Director Wang saw her face, his grin bloomed like a flower.

“Mujin! Aren’t you on leave? What brings you here? Need something?”

His tone made a complete 180, so warm and enthusiastic that even Su Mujin was momentarily stunned.

As for Su Moli, it was like a dagger to the heart.

Her mind involuntarily drifted back to the past—

Back then, Song Liancheng had already risen to power, and Su Mujin had become a full-fledged government official’s wife.

Wherever she went, people fawned over her, trying to curry favor.

Whenever she came back to her maiden home, even Su Dafu and Wang Xiuqin bent over backwards to flatter her.

Everyone treated Su Mujin with the exact same reverence Director Wang was showing now.

And herself?

Because she had married poorly—beaten by her husband, despised by her in-laws, with no money, no status—no one took her seriously.

Even her once-doting stepmother no longer gave her a second glance.

But worst of all—Su Mujin.

Su Mujin had the nerve to speak gently to her, buy her clothes, food, and daily goods.
She even said she’d help her, get her a job, and told her women didn’t need to rely on men to stand tall.

What a joke!

Su Mujin only had her good life because she married Song Liancheng.
Who did she think she was to talk like some wise mentor?

She never really wanted to help.
She was just using it as a way to show off—to rub it in.

Thankfully, heaven wasn’t blind.

After she was beaten to death by that brute, she was reborn—sent back to a time before everything had happened!

Su Mujin hadn’t even married Song Liancheng yet!

This time, she wouldn’t give Su Mujin a single chance to pity her or look down on her.

She’d secretly started approaching Song Liancheng, using future knowledge to bait him—and it was working. He clearly cared about her more and more.

Then she lured Su Mujin to the river and pushed her in, trying to drown her—so she could marry Song Liancheng herself, just like in her past life.

But she never imagined that Su Mujin would survive.

Not only that—she ended up on the other side of the river…
…where she saved that cripple who was supposed to die: Song Qinian.

Sure, Su Mujin didn’t die—but at least she was stuck marrying a cripple like Song Qinian!

Who could explain to her—Su Mujin had already married a cripple, so why was Director Wang still grinning so brightly at her?

More than that—his tone and smile even carried a hint of flattery!

The more Su Moli thought about it, the more crazed she felt. Her insides were practically scratching themselves raw in frustration.

“Director, why—”

“Why are you still here?” Director Wang impatiently cut her off.
“Are you planning to work or not? Do you still want your job? If you don’t, there are plenty of people who do! Now get out! Go back to work!”

Being reprimanded so harshly right in front of Su Mujin made Su Moli seethe—her heart practically bled from the humiliation.

But she couldn’t go head-to-head with Director Wang now. She could only swallow it down and remember this humiliation well.

Just wait—
Once she married Song Liancheng…
Once she became the wife of a government official…
There’d be a day when even Director Wang would come begging her for favors.

And when that day came, she’d make sure to return the insult with interest!

She shot a venomous glare at Su Mujin before storming out in a fury.

Once again, Director Wang turned to Su Mujin, face full of smiles.

“Mujin! So what brings you here today?”

“I’m here to resign.”

“Resi—what? What did you say?! You’re resigning?!”

Director Wang’s eyes widened in shock, disbelief etched across his face.

“Mujin, y-you… you can’t be serious?!”

This was a permanent position!

She was just a year away from hitting three years of service—then her wages would go up!

By then, she’d be making thirty-two yuan and fifty cents a month.

Jobs like this were what people would fight tooth and nail for.

And now Su Mujin was saying she wanted to quit?

Director Wang scratched the few remaining hairs on his balding head.

“Does Lieutenant Colonel Song know about this?”

Lieutenant Colonel Song?

Song Qinian?!

“He knows,” Su Mujin replied seriously.
“We talked about it last night.”

“And he agreed?”

“Of course!” Su Mujin said matter-of-factly.
“His legs don’t work. It’s hard for him to get around. I’ll stay home and take care of him full time.”

Hearing that, Director Wang finally calmed down a little.

True enough—
Song Qinian was now in a wheelchair. He really did need someone to care for him closely.

“He’s your man. If that’s how you feel, it’s understandable,” Director Wang said, a bit conflicted.
“But you’re still young. Having a job gives you some security…”

Su Mujin was a little surprised by his words.

Even though the original host had grown up in the textile factory and worked there for two years, she’d never had a proper one-on-one conversation with Director Wang, let alone any kind of personal relationship.

Now he was actually saying something this heartfelt?

Touched and surprised, Su Mujin gave a warm smile.

“Director, I know what you mean. But I’ve made up my mind.”

Director Wang had already said more than enough. Hearing her firm tone now, he didn’t try to persuade her anymore.

“Alright then. I’ll write you a note. Go to the accounting office to settle your final wages. After that, you don’t need to come in anymore.”

Su Mujin quitting freed up a position. He’d have to think about who to assign it to.

“Oh, Director—I’d also like to transfer my household registration. I want it moved to the Song family’s address. They’ve already said the military compound will accept it.”

“In that case, I’ll write you an official letter for the transfer.”

At this point, Director Wang had no worries left. In fact, he was even a little envious.