novellhall Chapter 142 If you want to bully Peng Xiaowan, ask her first.
Chapter 142 If you want to bully Peng Xiaowan, ask her first.
"Huh?" Ma Qiuying froze on the spot when she saw Wenrou take back what she was going to give her.
She never expected that something given away could be taken back.
"I'm sorry, I don't plan to give this to you," Wenrou said, looking at Ma Qiuying.
Ma Qiuying awkwardly withdrew her outstretched hand, her gaze still fixed on the envelope that Wenrou had placed on the basket.
If she's not mistaken, there should be money in there, right?
"It's alright, the thought is what counts. The gift itself isn't important. I know Hao Gang has caused you trouble too, and I want to thank you for helping me like this." Ma Qiuying said, wiping away her tears.
The others who witnessed this scene were also stunned.
"Huo Tuan's lover, what do you mean by this? Why are you taking back what you gave away?"
"Yeah, if you're not willing to give it up, then don't take it out. You've already taken it out, but you're not going to give it up. I've never seen anyone like you."
"Some people are so rich, yet they're so stingy when it really matters. Aren't they ashamed?"
"That's right. Battalion Commander Hao is one of Huo's subordinates, his good brother. As his wife, you're so stingy with gifts. If Huo were here, he definitely wouldn't do that."
Seeing this, Ma Qiuying said, "Don't say that. You've already helped me a lot. I can't expect everyone to subsidize our family. It's enough that you've done your part."
She had just heard Wenrou's identity, and she looked up at Wenrou with gratitude, saying, "So you are Huo Tuan's wife. My husband Hao Gang told us before that Huo Tuan took good care of him in the army. I thank you on his behalf."
After she finished speaking, she didn't forget to reach out and hold Wenrou's hand.
Wenrou was carrying a basket. In this situation, if it were someone else, they would definitely have given the basket away.
"Don't mention it. Hao Gang is a very good person. He's in this situation, and we'll help him if we can, but..."
As she spoke gently, she took the envelope out of the basket and looked at Ma Qiuying with a serious expression. "Here is five hundred yuan that I prepared. It was originally meant for his family, but I just thought about it and decided that I would feel more at ease giving it to Xiaowan."
"As for these things, I will naturally give them to Xiaowan when she comes back."
Wenrou didn't hide her feelings and said it directly in front of Ma Qiuying.
As soon as she finished speaking, it was obvious that the smile on Ma Qiuying's face froze instantly.
"Isn't it the same who gets it? Why be so particular? I think she just doesn't want to give it to anyone."
"Yeah, we're all family, why be so particular?"
Those around her were even more confused when they heard Wenrou's words.
Only Ma Qiuying looked slightly embarrassed. She looked at Wenrou and said, "Yes, we're all family, so there's no need to be so formal."
After she finished speaking, her brows furrowed slightly.
What exactly does "Huo Tuan's wife" mean? What's the difference between giving it to him and giving it to Peng Xiaowan?
She clearly looks down on me, otherwise she wouldn't have taken back what she was supposed to give away.
It's a shame that Gangzi was praising his so-called regimental commander in front of them. This time, his accident is definitely related to his regimental commander.
If he hadn't sent Hao Gang out on a mission, her son wouldn't have lost a leg.
Thinking of this, Ma Qiuying didn't give Wenrou a kind look anymore.
"Since we're family, what did you mean by belittling Xiaowan and deliberately spreading rumors about her in front of so many people? I know Xiaowan's personality; even if Hao Gang kicked her out, she wouldn't leave. Why would she want a divorce?"
At this point, Wenrou no longer wanted to give Ma Qiuying any face. Look at what her son had become, yet she still had the mood to gossip and belittle her own daughter-in-law.
If she really drives Xiao Wan away, what good will it do for their family and Hao Gang?
"Since you look down on Xiaowan so much and want them to divorce so badly, then when Xiaowan comes back, if she doesn't want to go, I'll force her to go with a knife and get the divorce done. Are you satisfied now?" Wenrou said coldly as she continued to look at Ma Qiuying.
Peng Xiaowan may be easy to bully, but she is not.
When Uncle Peng and Peng Shao left, they were still worried about her. Xiao Wan was, in a way, her older sister, and she was the only family member she had here. She would never stand by and watch others bully Xiao Wan.
"I...I didn't say I wanted them to get a divorce." Ma Qiuying didn't expect Wenrou to bring this up directly. Feeling guilty for having her secret exposed, she said somewhat guiltily.
"Yes, I knew Teacher Peng couldn't possibly be that kind of person. She tutors my little girl and doesn't even charge her. I don't believe she would abandon Battalion Commander Hao at this time." At this moment, Sister Wang also stood up and spoke up for Wenrou and Peng Xiaowan.
Sister-in-law Wang was carrying some things, which she had also come to prepare for Hao Gang's family.
Seeing Wenrou do this, she also took everything back, intending to give it directly to Peng Xiaowan later.
Ma Qiuying hadn't expected Peng Xiaowan to be so popular. She now deeply regretted her quick tongue, which cost her five hundred yuan for nothing.
Otherwise, the money would have already been in her pocket, and Peng Xiaowan wouldn't have had a chance.
"I... How can there be no conflicts in a family? Xiaowan and I don't have that much of a grudge, so why would I force them to divorce? You've misunderstood."
Ma Qiuying desperately wanted to salvage her image, but it was too late no matter how she explained.
"You don't need to tell me these things, I'm not interested." Wenrou snorted coldly, picked up the basket, and took the envelope containing five hundred yuan home.
Seeing this, Sister Wang also took her things and went home.
After Wenrou returned home, she became increasingly angry.
She never expected Hao Gang's mother to be this kind of person. If Xiao Wan goes back to their hometown with them in the future, won't she be bullied to death?
Although Hao Gang was still protecting her, given Hao Gang's current state, it was hard to say what might happen.
After all, if he went back to his hometown, he would lose his future.
No matter who it is, if you're dragging a leg, you can't do anything and can only be a burden to your family. Over time, your mindset will gradually change due to inferiority and sensitivity.
Therefore, she needed to think of a way to get them to stay here.
In this way, Xiao Wan can continue to teach here and won't be bullied by Ma Qiuying when she goes back to her hometown.
At this moment, Ma Qiuying felt more and more aggrieved. What was that Huo Tuan's wife anyway?
I didn't even confront her, yet she took advantage of me and embarrassed me in front of so many people.
Even if that money is given to Peng Xiaowan, she will find a way to get it back from Peng Xiaowan.
Since Peng Xiaowan has already married her son, she will have to hand over every penny she has to keep for her.
These are their family rules, and they must be followed.
At this time, Peng Xiaowan was still taking care of Hao Gang at the hospital. Since his parents weren't there, she could spend more time with him and talk to him.
"Xiao Wan, I'm sorry to have troubled you like this." That evening, Peng Xiao Wan sat by the hospital bed, resting her head on his arm, when she heard him say these words.
She looked up at Hao Gang and said seriously, "I've already said it, no matter what you're like, I'm sticking with you. I'm willing to stay with you. Don't say things like that again."
As long as people are still alive, life can go on, and they can overcome any obstacle.
Besides, she loves Hao Gang and doesn't want to break up with him.
After hearing her words, Hao Gang smiled and nodded, then gently tidied her hair.
"It's my blessing to have married such a wonderful wife like you."
However, the honors and medals he promised to earn for her will probably never come true in this lifetime.
"Don't say that. It's my good fortune that I can marry you." Peng Xiaowan reached out and hugged Hao Gang's arm, still liking to stick close to him as before.
She took care of Hao Gang at the hospital, and his parents continued to live in the family compound.
Wenrou was worried about Peng Xiaowan and Hao Gang, and also about Huo Yanchuan.
Judging by the time, he has been gone for almost a week, and there has been no news from him.
She's very irritable every day now, and besides taking care of her two children at home, she can't do anything or help in any way.
Meanwhile, Hao Gang's mother, Ma Qiuying, has been going around crying and complaining about how miserable her life is these past few days.
Although Wenrou exposed her last time, it didn't affect her.
However, after hearing Shen Qingshuang's words and learning that Hao Gang lost a leg while carrying out a mission for Huo Yanchuan, she felt even more disgusted with Wenrou.
She even went to the military base to complain to the leaders, demanding that Huo Yanchuan compensate her family's Hao Gang.
"Political Commissar Zhao, you have to stand up for my Gangzi!"
Commissar Zhao was already annoyed by Hao Gang's matter, and now Ma Qiuying's commotion only made things worse, giving him an even bigger headache.
However, considering that Hao Gang was injured while on a mission, their unit also bears responsibility.
So he said to her, "Don't worry, I will take care of Hao Gang and apply for compensation for him."
After Political Commissar Zhao's words, Ma Qiuying finally calmed down.
Hao Zhiguo was also furious with Ma Qiuying's actions. Her son was still in the hospital, and she was already thinking about compensation.
The two argued quite a bit about this, and if it weren't for his concern for his son, Hao Zhiguo would have already pulled Ma Qiuying away from there.
Ever since Ma Qiuying moved into the compound, there hasn't been a single day of peace and quiet.
To Wenrou's surprise, Ma Qiuying's relationship with Shen Qingshuang had become increasingly better without her noticing.
After her outburst, the military finally received their compensation.
"Oh, Qing Shuang, you're the best person to give me this idea. Otherwise, this compensation money would have been pocketed by someone else." Ma Qiuying couldn't stop smiling after receiving the money.
She held Shen Qingshuang's hand, her face full of gratitude.
Although Shen Qingshuang wore a smile on her face, she felt utterly contemptuous of Ma Qiuying.
Hao Gang's mother is really stupid. All he did was talk, and she made a huge fuss in the courtyard.
Now the entire unit knows that Hao Gang has gone to the leadership to complain about the compensation.
When he returns, his comrades will probably look down on him when they hear the news.
That's perfect. As long as her son Dayong can make a contribution this time, all the honors will go to their family.
Wenrou frowned as she watched Ma Qiuying's series of actions; it was truly a headache.
Hao Gang's good reputation in the compound and the army has probably been almost completely ruined by her.
She had already suspected that Hao Gang's troubles were related to Zhou Dayong. Now that Huo Yanchuan had gone to investigate, if the investigation really led to Zhou Dayong, let's see if Ma Qiuying can still laugh.
It's hot outside now, so Wenrou simply stays at home, isolating herself from the heat and irritability outside.
In the afternoon, Lu Ming came over and, as they had agreed, gave Wenrou her share of the money he had earned during this period.
Wenrou saw that he was covered in sweat from running, and with the weather being so hot, it was hard for people to breathe.
It's only been half a month since we last met, and Lu Ming has already gotten a lot tanned.
"It's too hot these days, you should take a break, or you'll get heatstroke," she gently and kindly reminded him.
Lu Ming nodded. "That's exactly what I was thinking too."
Anyway, she has already earned a lot of money, enough for the family to live on for a year and a half.
"You won't make much money from these small appliances you're collecting now. But once the transport team is established, if we can bring back some larger appliances from Guangdong Province, we'll have to rely on you."
Wenrou revealed a small part of her plan to Lu Ming, and even this small amount made Lu Ming's eyes light up.
"A transport team? You think our transport team can really be established?"
If what Wenrou said is true, after the transportation team is established, can he also go to Guangdong Province to broaden his horizons?
He heard that there are even more electrical appliances over there, including many that he has never seen before.
"Of course, so you'd better take it easy. My transport team can't do without you." Wenrou continued to paint a rosy picture for Lu Ming.
Although some things have happened, causing the plan to establish a transportation team to be delayed.
However, she could guarantee that her transport team would be established someday; it was just a matter of time.
"Then I'll be waiting for your good news." Just thinking about having endless appliances to repair and endless money to earn in the future made Lu Ming even more motivated.
After they finished discussing business, Wenrou thought about Hao Gang's matter again.
If Hao Gang could join the transportation team and learn from Lu Ming how to repair electrical appliances or trucks, or help her with some things when she's not around, that would be great.
Giving him some things to do so that he can rediscover his value is also a solution.
Firstly, he could stay here, and secondly, Peng Xiaowan wouldn't have to go back with him to be bullied by Ma Qiuying.
Of course, these gentle words were just wishful thinking; in the end, Hao Gang still had to nod in agreement.
She also believed in Hao Gang's abilities; with his help, she estimated that her transport team would be established very soon.
We should wait until Huo Yanchuan returns before discussing this matter further with him and asking for his opinion.