A Beauty in the 80s Goes on a Blind Date with Her Child, Captivating the Military Compound - Chapter 25

Zhou Tao was also fed up with her!

He was truly exhausted, juggling his military duties while constantly dealing with her irrational behavior. He genuinely did not want to be married anymore.

“Divorce?”

Zhang Xiuhong’s fire instantly died out. She stared at Zhou Tao, her eyes welling up with tears, feeling like the sky was falling.

“Yes, divorce. I’ve had enough.”

“Zhou Tao, are you forcing me to die?” she wailed and screamed, declaring she no longer wanted to live.

Everyone jumped in, urging her not to be impulsive and telling Zhou Tao to calm down, reminding him that marriage wasn’t a child’s game to be discarded so easily.

Seeing his firm stance, completely unmoved, Zhang Xiuhong bit her lower lip. “Fine, you’re ruthless…”

Like a defeated fighting cock, she drooped her head and walked over to Shen Sisi, giving a standard ninety-degree bow.

“I’m sorry, Comrade Shen. It was my mean mouth. I said things I shouldn’t have. I’m admitting my fault today, not because Zhang Xiuhong is afraid of Yang Qiuxia, but for the sake of my family.”

“Believe it or not, I didn’t spread this rumor.”

Shen Sisi watched her bowed back and said coldly, “Does it still matter who said it? You are now tasting the bitter fruit of your own actions!”

“You cry about dying just because you’re facing a divorce. What about me? After you women fabricated such indecent rumors about me, shouldn’t I have jumped into the river long ago?”

“Until the slap lands on your own face, you will never know the pain…”

Zhang Xiuhong regretted her actions deeply and wished for a hole to crawl into.

She had originally wanted to make a spectacle of Shen Sisi, forcing her to move out of the military compound in shame.

Instead… she herself had become the spectacle, and she had nearly caused Shen Sisi irreparable harm.

Her head sank even lower; she didn’t dare look into Shen Sisi’s eyes.

“I’m sorry… I was wrong…”

This apology was noticeably more sincere than her previous ones.

Shen Sisi said nothing, only letting out a soft sigh, “Why must women make things difficult for other women…”

Zhang Xiuhong felt she had lost all face and turned to leave.

Just then, Gu Chengfeng interjected coolly, “Did I permit you to leave?”

Zhang Xiuhong froze in fear. She had apologized; what else did Gu Chengfeng want?

Shen Sisi also took a deep breath, looking at Gu Chengfeng in confusion, unsure of his next move.

Gu Chengfeng spoke with a cold edge, “The matter is not over. No one here is allowed to leave.”

While everyone wondered what was going on, the investigating guard rushed back in a hurry.

“Report, Regimental Commander. We found the person.”

Chen Wenzhong rubbed his temples. “Speak up! Say it loud! Who is he?”

The guard announced loudly, “His name is Chen Sanpi, from Lin County. He is a truck driver who came to Jiang City to transport furniture for Regimental Commander… Regimental Commander Gu’s family.”

Lin County, as its name suggests, is rich in timber and produces fine wood. Their wooden furniture and carpenters are top-notch in the area.

Gu Chengfeng had been promoted to Vice Regimental Commander and had just moved into a bigger house, which indeed needed furnishings.

So, he had ordered a batch of custom furniture from Lin County.

Everything checked out.

Shen Sisi finally realized her mistake. She had misunderstood. Seeing that the driver looked fierce, had a hearing impairment, and spoke crudely, she had assumed he was a bad guy.

It turned out to be a huge misunderstanding.

Fortunately for her, this misunderstanding led to Yang Qiuxia and Zhang Xiuhong biting at each other and ultimately fracturing their alliance.

Otherwise, they would never have so easily admitted to spreading rumors.

Seeking Justice

With the truth now clear, everyone present heard it: the man was just a delivery driver. Shen Sisi hadn’t even met him, yet she was being targeted by baseless rumors.

“Your mouths… truly kill people!”

“Thankfully, Comrade Shen is strong. If it were someone more timid, they would have jumped into the river long ago.”

“Her reputation has been completely ruined. Such a grave injustice can’t just be easily dismissed…”

Everyone began to condemn Yang Qiuxia and Zhang Xiuhong in a heated exchange.

Chen Wenzhong had never faced such a situation. He was so angry his chest hurt.

“Alright, alright, stop arguing! I, Chen Wenzhong, am here today to apologize to Comrade Shen and to everyone else on behalf of my wife.”

Chen Wenzhong was a hero who charged into battle without fear of death. Yet, this heroic figure was now apologizing to everyone because of Yang Qiuxia.

The Regimental Commander had made his statement, and Zhou Tao quickly followed suit. “I apologize to everyone. I will go back and strictly discipline Xiuhong and make sure she reforms!”

Zhou Tao was also a tough, honest man, but he felt helpless when dealing with a wife like Zhang Xiuhong.

Shen Sisi watched, her heart filled with complex emotions.

She couldn’t imagine what she would feel if Gu Chengfeng ever had to apologize publicly because of her.

She would probably collapse…

“Comrade Shen, do you think we can put this matter behind us now?” Chen Wenzhong asked her directly.

Shen Sisi looked at Chen Wenzhong’s somewhat simple, dark face. He was, after all, Gu Chengfeng’s superior. Out of respect for the Buddha, one must respect the monk.

If she made things too awkward, Gu Chengfeng would be caught in the middle and would find his future work difficult.

Shen Sisi was deep in thought when she felt a surge of heat on the back of her hand.

Gu Chengfeng leaned in and whispered softly in her ear, “Don’t compromise yourself for me. If you can’t let this go, then we won’t let it go.”

These words flowed like a warm current, instantly permeating her heart and giving her an endless reserve of confidence.

Shen Sisi smiled brightly, her eyes sparkling with joy. “Okay!”

She turned back and spoke with courage, “I can choose not to pursue this, but only if Yang Qiuxia and Zhang Xiuhong write me a formal letter of apology. They must clearly state the cause and effect of the incident and promise never to spread rumors again. Otherwise, I won’t hesitate to report them to the Public Security Bureau.”

This written apology, signed and dated, was equivalent to a confession of guilt.

With it in hand, if they dared to spout nonsense again, Shen Sisi could use the letter to sue them for defamation.

Chen Wenzhong’s face immediately darkened at the threat.

At this moment, Gu Chengfeng stepped forward, his expression severe. “Writing the letter is only a matter of self-protection. As long as they don’t offend again, this apology letter will forever remain just an apology letter…”

Chen Wenzhong gritted his teeth. “Fine! Bring paper and pen! Both of you write one!”

Yang Qiuxia and Zhang Xiuhong didn’t dare to put up a fight. One knelt on a stool, the other leaned against the wall, writing their letters of apology.

A Sudden Discovery

When Shen Sisi received the two letters, she felt completely reassured.

“Everyone saw this. If they ever dare to spread rumors again, whether about me or about any of you, I have the evidence right here…” Shen Sisi held the letters high.

Everyone cheered. This was great; let’s see if they dare to gossip anymore!

Shen Sisi had not only helped herself but also the entire compound.

People realized that Shen Sisi was not as bad as the rumors claimed—not just a seductive fox spirit who only charmed men.

She was smart, and she was a genuinely good person!

Shen Sisi didn’t know what everyone was thinking. She tucked the letters securely away and headed toward Niu Niu.

That’s when she noticed a bloodstain on her sleeve!

She was certain she hadn’t been injured, so where did the blood come from…

She abruptly looked at Gu Chengfeng and saw a small patch of brown spreading on the shoulder of his green military coat.

It was blood! Fresh blood…

He was hurt!!!

“Gu Chengfeng, you…”

Before she could finish, Gu Chengfeng placed his index finger to his thin lips, signaling her to be quiet.

“Grab Niu Niu. We’re going home first…”

Gu Chengfeng greeted Chen Wenzhong and the others, then turned and walked through the crowd straight toward Niu Niu.

Niu Niu had long been impatient, kicking her shoes around.

She stood on a stone bench in her red socks, childishly covering her eyes with her small hands to hide.

Her dark eyes peeked through the wide gaps between her fingers, curiously searching the crowd.

Seeing the tall, pine-like figure, Niu Niu shouted excitedly, “Daddy…”