Chapter 239
The few people in the dorm room were stunned, their eyes filled with surprise and envy.
[Resentment +1]
[Resentment +1]
[Resentment +5]
Zhao Xiaomei whispered to Li Juan, Oh my goodness, changing into specific pajamas and slippers just for a nap? Isn't that a bit too exquisite? In all my life, this is the first time I've seen someone so particular about taking a nap.
Li Juan nodded, a hint of envy in her eyes. Yeah, I've never seen anyone so fastidious about a nap either. She really lives comfortably.
Wang Fang couldn't help but sigh, Those silk pajamas don't look cheap at all. They must have cost a fortune.
Qin Rong stood off to the side, watching Shen Nanchu's actions with eyes full of jealousy.
Even though she was a child of the military compound and came from a well-off family, she had never worn silk pajamas, let alone changed into specific sleepwear and slippers just for a midday nap.
To her, Shen Nanchu's delicate display was nothing but a deliberate show-off.
[Resentment +5]
Taking a deep breath, she suppressed the jealousy in her heart and forced an intimate smile onto her face. She walked briskly to Shen Nanchu's side and said,
Sister-in-law, it's been a long time. You've gotten prettier and more delicate. Changing into pajamas just for a nap, you really live a luxurious life, just like those capitalists from the past, so particular about everything.
On the surface, these words praised Shen Nanchu's beauty, but in reality, they covertly attacked her for living an extravagant lifestyle with capitalist tendencies.
The atmosphere in the dorm instantly became somewhat delicate. Zhao Xiaomei, Li Juan, and Wang Fang all looked at Shen Nanchu in unison, wanting to see how she would respond.
Shen Nanchu stretched lazily, lifted her head, and a wicked smile flashed in her eyes.
She deliberately looked Qin Rong up and down, then feigned confusion as she asked,
Comrade, do we know each other? How come I've never seen you before?
The smile on Qin Rong's face instantly froze. She looked at Shen Nanchu in disbelief.
You don't know me? I'm Qin Rong! My dad is Qin Gang, your father-in-law's old comrade-in-arms. We used to live in the same family compound!
Shen Nanchu raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a hint of mockery,
Oh? Qin Rong? Doesn't ring a bell.
Also, 'Sister-in-law' is an inappropriate way to address me. I don't know you, and we aren't related. You shouldn't go around claiming family ties where there are none.
[Resentment +10]
This wretched woman!
She wasn't giving her any respect at all.
Qin Rong was furious, her face flushing bright red.
However, the moment she remembered that Shen Nanchu was Pei Zhengnian's sister-in-law,
Qin Rong forced her anger back down.
It's fine if you don't remember me.
We can just get to know each other today.
I'm Qin Rong. If you don't mind, you can just call me your little sister Qin.
Shen Nanchu spread her hands, her face the picture of innocence.
But, I think I'm actually younger than you!
Besides, my mom and dad only had me. I'm the only child in my family.
I really don't like having random sisters popping up out of nowhere.
Zhao Xiaomei, Li Juan, and Wang Fang could no longer hold it in. They all lowered their heads and covered their mouths, giggling secretly.
They had long been annoyed by Qin Rong's haughty, superior attitude. Seeing Shen Nanchu put her in her place now felt incredibly satisfying.
Qin Rong gritted her teeth in anger, her hands gripping the hem of her shirt so tightly that her knuckles turned white. She never expected Shen Nanchu to give her so little respect, not only claiming not to know her, but also openly snapping at her. But she didn't want to give up just like that. She hadn't even asked about Pei Zhengnian's situation yet; she couldn't throw in the towel now.
Taking a deep breath, she tried her best to make her tone sound a bit friendlier.
Nanchu, I'm sorry, I was being presumptuous.
By the way, I saw Brother Zhengnian bringing you your luggage yesterday. How has he been lately?
Qin Rong's small face flushed red.
Does he have a girlfriend?
Shen Nanchu would be an idiot if she still didn't understand what was going on. So Qin Rong was actually after Pei Zhengnian. This was the unwanted romantic trouble her own man had provoked!
She sneered inwardly, though her face remained impassive. Feigning confusion, she asked,
Pei Zhengnian? Why are you asking about him?
Qin Rong's cheeks turned a rosy pink, carrying a maiden's bashfulness.
Big Brother Pei and I have known each other since we were kids. Our families are old friends, and I used to play with him a lot when I was little! I've always really liked Big Brother Pei. I think he's amazing and so manly.
Nanchu, could you put in a good word for me with him?
Looking at Qin Rong's eager expression, a mocking smile tugged at the corners of Shen Nanchu's lips. She said mercilessly,
You like him? I advise you to give up, because he's already a father.
Qin Rong froze for a moment, her eyes filling with disappointment. But a few seconds later, her eyes lit up again. Thrilled, she said,
So what if he's a father? You didn't say he was married.
Maybe he just has a child but no wife!
I don't mind. I'm willing to be the child's stepmother, and I'm willing to be your sister-in-law!
Hearing this, Shen Nanchu's mouth couldn't help but twitch. She was truly in awe of Qin Rong's mental gymnastics, to actually come up with such a thought.
She fired back without holding back,
You should go look in the mirror first and see what you look like. Stop being a toad lusting after a swan.
Even if Pei Zhengnian wasn't married, he wouldn't look twice at someone like you. Keep dreaming.
[Disgust Value +20]
Qin Rong was completely dumbfounded by Shen Nanchu's sharp retort. Her mouth hung open, unable to utter a single word for a long time. Her face flushed red and then turned pale, looking absolutely dreadful.
She had never imagined Shen Nanchu could be so venomous, leaving her no dignity whatsoever.
Inside the dorm, Zhao Xiaomei, Li Juan, and Wang Fang kept their heads down, but their shoulders were trembling continuously. They were clearly trying hard to hold back their laughter.
Although they envied Shen Nanchu's refined lifestyle and felt a bit jealous of her, in comparison, they disliked Qin Rong's constant air of superiority and her holier-than-thou attitude even more.
Seeing Qin Rong roasted into silence by Shen Nanchu now made them all feel incredibly vindicated.
When Qin Rong finally snapped out of it, her eyes were filled with anger and grievance. She glared fiercely at Shen Nanchu, turned around, and walked briskly to her own bed. She picked up a book, pretending to read it earnestly, but her eyes couldn't help but turn red.
Shen Nanchu couldn't be bothered with her. She lay down on her bed and pulled up the blanket, getting ready to sleep.
She didn't care what Qin Rong was thinking. If someone dared to go after her man, they had better be prepared to endure her sharp tongue.
The dorm room instantly fell silent, leaving only the occasional sound of the wind rustling the leaves outside the window.
Zhao Xiaomei, Li Juan, and Wang Fang didn't dare to say another word. They each lay on their beds, but their minds were still replaying the scene of Shen Nanchu putting Qin Rong in her place just now. They couldn't help but secretly admire Shen Nanchu's courage and sharp tongue.
Meanwhile, Qin Rong lay on her bed with a book in her hands, unable to absorb a single word.
She was filled with anger and resentment, hating Shen Nanchu for her venomous words and hating herself for failing to seize the opportunity.
However, she hadn't completely given up. She secretly thought to herself, Shen Nanchu, don't get too smug. I will never give up on Brother Zhengnian. One day, I will marry him.
Shen Nanchu seemed to sense Qin Rong's scheming thoughts. A cold smirk tugged at the corners of her lips before she closed her eyes for her afternoon nap.
She wasn't the least bit afraid of Qin Rong's provocations. If Qin Rong dared to cross her again, she had plenty of ways to deal with her.
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