PWE – Chapter 155

When Fang Qiaoyu saw Commander He, her eyes flickered, and she opened her mouth, intending to say something.

Before she could speak, someone nearby interjected, “Commander He, just now Comrade Fang was loudly cursing Commander Zhan’s wife and even tried to hit her. We felt her behavior was inappropriate, so we stopped her.”

Fang Qiaoyu heard this and: “……”

She turned sharply and glared at the busybody who had spoken.

She wanted to explain a few things to Commander He, but another busybody spoke up: “Commander He, it’s true. Just now, Comrade Fang’s words were filthy and extremely offensive. She said that Commander Zhan’s wife seduced Commander Qi, and even insulted her by saying she liked being vile.” Then this person repeated Fang Qiaoyu’s words verbatim to Commander He.

Fang Qiaoyu had always had poor relationships with people. She had offended many in the compound before, and these two had been among those she’d upset—they’d been waiting for a chance to make trouble for her, and now they finally had it.

Commander He hated disunity above all. Fang Qiaoyu’s insults were a perfect example of disharmony. This time, she was in big trouble.

After hearing the report, Commander He’s face darkened. Zhan Zeyan’s expression also became stern.

Zhan Zeyan looked at Fang Qiaoyu with cold disdain and said slowly, “Comrade Fang, don’t you think it’s excessive to insult and slander my wife like this?!”

“I…” Fang Qiaoyu tried to speak, but Zhan Zeyan suddenly turned to Commander He: “Commander He, my wife has just arrived, and she has already been slandered and insulted in this manner. This seriously damages her reputation and mine as well. I hope the organization can effectively restrain Comrade Fang.”

Commander He furrowed his brows and looked at Fang Qiaoyu with displeasure. In a stern voice he said, “Comrade Fang, I have always emphasized that we must live together harmoniously and united! As the senior sister in the compound, you should have looked after the new members. But instead, you have insulted them openly and poured filth onto them. Comrade Fang, I hope you reflect seriously on your behavior and do not repeat actions that disappoint the organization.”

Although Fang Qiaoyu was afraid of Commander He, she was not willing to submit.

All of this, in her mind, was Xiao Wange’s fault. It was Xiao Wange who had caused her downfall and had been working against her from the start!

She frowned and looked at Commander He: “Commander He, it’s not that I didn’t look after Xiao Wange, nor that I deliberately smeared her. She is truly detestable! First, she used tricks in my hometown to drive a wedge between me and my parents, causing them to cast me out. Then she came to the military, deliberately trying to—”

“Fang Qiaoyu!” Before she could finish, Qi Jiancheng’s voice came from the gate.

He hurriedly entered the compound, rushed to Fang Qiaoyu, and grabbed her: “Can you calm down for once? Stop talking nonsense! Apologize to Comrade Xiao immediately. Apologize to me immediately!”

He had been on his way to submit a divorce report at the unit, but just after leaving the compound, he saw Commander He and the others approaching.

Worried that Fang Qiaoyu’s behavior with Xiao Wange would provoke Commander He, and that her words could anger him, he immediately turned back, abandoning the divorce report.

On the way back, he had thought perhaps Fang Qiaoyu had already calmed down or gone home. Even if she hadn’t, she wouldn’t have spoken nonsense in front of Commander He.

But he had clearly overestimated her. That foolish woman not only hadn’t left, she was openly slandering Xiao Wange in front of Commander He. Did she think Commander He was stupid and would believe her?

He regretted marrying her more and more. How could he have been so blind?

Fang Qiaoyu, grabbed by her husband, furrowed her brows tightly and shrugged off his hand: “Why should I apologize? I’ve done nothing wrong! Isn’t it Xiao Wange who, in front of my parents, lied and drove a wedge between us, causing my parents to reject me? Qi Jiancheng, why do you defend an outsider instead of your wife?”

The onlookers: “……” Honestly, watching her act so foolishly, they were worried for her.

Qi Jiancheng, furious and wanting to slap her, had to restrain himself because so many family members were around, and Commander He was present. Clenching his teeth, he scowled at Fang Qiaoyu: “Apologize! No matter what, you must apologize today!”

“Qi Jiancheng!” Fang Qiaoyu tried to shout angrily.

At that moment, Commander He’s voice cut her off. He looked at her with annoyance and then turned to Qi Jiancheng: “Commander Qi, you are exceptional at your work and complete every mission admirably. But don’t focus only on work—take care of your wife at home too. Look at her behavior: she speaks harshly to a new military spouse and damages her reputation without restraint. Luckily, Comrade Xiao has strong composure; if it had been someone less resilient, they might have even considered harming themselves.”

Qi Jiancheng: “……” He was utterly ashamed, wishing he could disappear.

He lowered his eyes, clenching his fists, and said, “I will restrain her. Sorry, Commander He, for causing you trouble.”

Commander He said, “You didn’t cause trouble for me. Comrade Fang smeared Xiao, and that caused trouble for Xiao and Commander Zhan. So your apology should be to them, not me.”

Qi Jiancheng’s hands tightened even more.

He took a deep breath and looked up at Xiao Wange and Zhan Zeyan: “Commander Zhan, Comrade Xiao, I apologize. My wife caused you trouble. I assure you, after we return, I will restrain her properly and make sure she doesn’t make the same mistake again.”

Zhan Zeyan’s expression was cold.

He glanced at Qi Jiancheng indifferently and said slowly, “I hope you will truly follow through, Commander Qi.”

Qi Jiancheng: “……” Zhan Zeyan’s words were harsh and left him no face, but he could not show anger at this moment.

He nodded quickly: “Don’t worry, I will.”

Then he grabbed Fang Qiaoyu’s hand and started walking toward the opposite building.

Fang Qiaoyu, unwilling to submit, still wanted to cause trouble.

But Qi Jiancheng covered her mouth and roughly dragged her into the building.