Chapter 168: Disbelief
Qin Wenhao was unaware of this little drama. He went to the post office and picked up the packages that had arrived for him.
However, he wasn’t in a hurry to go back.
He had other things to take care of—
Meanwhile, Ruan Hongfei sat on the donkey cart, her mood absolutely terrible.
’Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.’
’So, was what Zhu Xiaohong said true?’
Then she shook the thought from her head.
’Impossible. There’s no way Qin Wenhao is married.’
’He already has two kids. Who in their right mind would marry him just to become a stepmother?’
After what felt like an eternity, the donkey cart finally dropped her off at the military base.
She quickly hopped off the cart and grabbed her luggage.
She still had a bit of a walk ahead of her.
She had to carry her luggage herself—but not for long.
After all, as the belle of the Art Troupe, Ruan Hongfei was naturally very beautiful.
There were still some people on the base who admired her.
Someone passing by offered to help carry her things.
Ruan Hongfei’s arms were already aching, so how could she refuse?
When they were almost at the Art Troupe dorms, she finally took her luggage back.
After thanking the person, she carried her luggage the rest of the way to her dorm room.
Just as she was about to open her door, the door to the next room suddenly opened. Out came Li Jing, who had never gotten along with her.
When Li Jing saw her, she broke into an uncharacteristically wide, smug smile.
"Well, well, Ruan Hongfei, you’re back. Let me tell you some big news—that Qin Wenhao of yours got married! His wife, his mother-in-law, and those two kids all moved to the base to be with him!"
Ruan Hongfei’s face instantly darkened.
She said sharply, "Li Jing, do you have any idea what the consequences are for spreading rumors?"
Li Jing scoffed. "It’s the truth. The whole base knows about it, so how is that a rumor? Besides, Qin Tuan’s wife is gorgeous! If you don’t believe me, go take a look for yourself."
Ruan Hongfei’s eyes reddened with anger.
She didn’t believe it.
After going inside and dropping her luggage, she ran toward the family quarters—
Li Jing watched her retreating back and sneered. ’So shameless. Qin Wenhao is already married, and she still dares to run after him.’
’Heh. Qin Wenhao already made it clear he doesn’t like her. How does she still have the nerve to go looking for him?’
Meanwhile, Ruan Hongfei really did run all the way to the family quarters.
She had to see it with her own eyes. What other people said—she wouldn’t believe it.
When she finally stood at the gate of Qin Wenhao’s courtyard, she felt a sudden, inexplicable nervousness.
But she still raised her hand and knocked.
Mrs. Fu was in the middle of preparing two bottles of formula for the children.
When she heard the knock, she pushed the bottles into the children’s hands.
"You two drink up. Grandma’s going to see who’s here."
She went to open the door and saw a very pretty young woman standing there.
Mrs. Fu paused for a second. "Miss, who are you looking for?"
When Ruan Hongfei saw someone actually open the door, her heart sank to the pit of her stomach.
"—Who are you?"
Mrs. Fu found the question a bit odd.
But seeing as she was just a young girl, Mrs. Fu held back a sarcastic remark.
"I’m Qin Wenhao’s mother-in-law. Who are you looking for, miss?"
Ruan Hongfei had been clinging to one last shred of hope.
Hearing this, she felt as if her entire world was collapsing.
She managed to choke out, "—What did you say? You’re really Qin Wenhao’s mother-in-law?"
But what kind of person was Mrs. Fu?
She’d eaten more salt than this girl had eaten rice.
She could tell what was going on with this girl in a single glance.
She was instantly displeased.
However, she didn’t let it show.
"Yes, I’m Qin Wenhao’s mother-in-law, and my daughter is Qin Wenhao’s wife. Is there anything else, miss?"