"He's got a new girlfriend in the army," Cheng You said, delivering the final blow, fearing she wouldn't give up.
Qian Limei cried even louder.
However, Cheng You didn't comfort her. Her main concern was the child. After a good cry, she wouldn't be heartbroken over Zhang Fuqiang anymore.
What Cheng You didn't say was that Qian Limei's child might not necessarily go with her.
The child had been spoiled by the old woman and was unwilling to live a hard life with this mother.
"If you want to find your child, I can take you to the military compound and find someone to support you."
After crying, Qian Limei's grievances were all vented.
She could do without Zhang Fuqiang, but she had to bring her child back.
"I'll go with you!"
Even if she couldn't bring Zhang Fuqiang down, she would make him suffer.
Cheng You chuckled inwardly. Zhang Fuqiang liked to cause trouble for Qi Chengyan, so it was time for her to strike back.
"If your child is willing to go with you, you can stay at Zhenshantang for the time being and work for me."
She happened to need a helper for odd jobs.
Qian Limei almost knelt down to kowtow to Cheng You.
She knew that the fifty yuan that Cheng You had been willing to return to Jiang Wanrou, who had stolen it, wasn't because Jiang Wanrou was her cousin, but simply because she pitied her.
Cheng You was a kind person.
"Thank you! I'll repay you by working like an ox or a horse from now on!"
Cheng You waved her hand. She had to see if her son was willing to go with her first.
After Qian Limei drank the medicine, Cheng You led her back to the military compound.
Not to find Zhang Fuqiang, but directly to the Disciplinary Inspection Department.
Secretary Yang's face darkened when he saw her.
"Why don't you just move in here!"
The Disciplinary Inspection Department's involvement usually meant bad news, which was detrimental to the army's reputation.
Cheng You had only been back in the army for a short time, and she had already been to the Disciplinary Inspection Department so many times.
She was involved in every single case!
The Disciplinary Inspection Department didn't need to meet performance targets.
Cheng You chuckled, "Secretary Yang, this is a big deal this time!"
Secretary Yang smacked his forehead, looking helpless.
He wished there were no big deals.
"Go ahead, what is it this time?"
Cheng You pulled Qian Limei over. "This is Vice Regimental Commander Zhang's wife!"
"Who?" Secretary Yang thought he had misheard.
"Vice Regimental Commander Zhang, Zhang Fuqiang!"
Secretary Yang frowned and scrutinized Qian Limei.
"Didn't Zhang Fuqiang's wife already pass away?"
He remembered Zhang Fuqiang mentioning it in the army and crying profusely. Now, he wondered how much of that was an act.
Cheng You had Qian Limei tell the story herself, explaining clearly how Zhang Fuqiang had colluded with his mother to sell his wife.
"The person who sold me was Wang Laizi from the village next to mine. I managed to escape, but he has already disappeared."
Secretary Yang asked, "Why didn't you report it to the public security bureau?"
"I did, but they were bribed by Zhang Fuqiang and said there wasn't enough evidence to file a case! I was anxious to find my son in Yancheng, so I didn't waste any more time in my hometown."
Secretary Yang nodded. "I'll have someone investigate this matter. Where are you staying now?"
Qian Limei gave him her address.
"Alright, wait at home for the next few days. We'll need your cooperation with the investigation."
Qian Limei's eyes were teary, and she didn't really believe it.
Who knew if they would cover for each other?
"Can I take my son with me first?"
More than clarifying the matter, she wanted to take her child away.
Secretary Yang advised her earnestly, "It's best not to, to avoid alerting Zhang Fuqiang and giving him a chance to make a move first."
Cheng You led Qian Limei out of the Disciplinary Inspection Department, comforted her a few words, and then sent her out of the military compound.
When she returned home, Qi Chengyan came out of the room.
"I heard you went to the Disciplinary Inspection Department?"
Cheng You was a little proud and pulled him into the house to talk.
She eagerly told him about Qian Limei's situation, looking as if she wanted credit.
Qi Chengyan flicked her forehead. "The affairs of the pharmacy aren't enough for you to be busy with?"
Cheng You pouted and hugged his strong waist, acting coquettishly.
"It was just a coincidence. Who told him to always target you? Can you help investigate this matter?"
Qi Chengyan lightly kissed her forehead. "Someone is already investigating the previous matters. I only found out about Qian Limei's situation a few days ago."
He knew Qian Limei had come to Yancheng but hadn't found her for a long time.
Now, it was perfect, she had come to him without any effort.
Cheng You's eyes lit up. "Then we thought of the same thing!"
Telepathy.
Qi Chengyan smiled and flicked her nose. "Yoyo is smart."
Cheng You wrinkled her nose, her tail wagging with pride.
"Of course. Oh right, I want to bring Zhenzhen over to study here. What do you think?"
Qi Chengyan nodded. "Whatever you say."
It was the summer vacation, so going back would not be peaceful.
Cheng You had a plan in mind. She decided to go to Wujing Village to pick up the child after the Qian Limei matter was resolved.
The young couple were being affectionate in the room, with the door not closed, and Song Qinglan walked in without paying attention.
Seeing them embracing, she quickly retreated.
"At least pay attention, it's broad daylight."
Cheng You came out, her expression calm.
As long as she wasn't embarrassed, the embarrassment would fall on others.
"Auntie, do you need something?"
Song Qinglan put down the bag in her hand and said, "This is some dried goods my friend sent from Guangdong. I brought it for you to try."
Cheng You rummaged through it and found dried abalone.
It would be good stewed with pork belly.
"Thank you, Auntie! I have two cans of ginseng pills here. You can take them back."
It's impolite not to reciprocate.
Song Qinglan didn't stand on ceremony, thinking that these dried seafood couldn't compare to Cheng You's ginseng pills.
She heard that the hardest things to buy at Zhenshantang were ginseng pills and hair growth pills.
Putting the ginseng pills in her pocket, she waved her hand casually. "I'm going back. You guys continue and try to give me a grandson soon."
Cheng You: "..." She was only twenty-one and didn't want to have a child so early.
She glanced at Qi Chengyan. The man was leaning against the door, his tall figure casting a long shadow on the ground.
Let it happen naturally.
With Qi Chengyan's intervention, Qian Limei's situation progressed very smoothly.
Wang Laizi and others involved in the matter were brought to Yancheng and confronted Zhang Fuqiang.
He still wanted to deny it, claiming that the old woman was responsible and he had no knowledge of it. This showed his extreme selfishness, asking his mother to take the blame.
Qian Limei didn't care what punishment he would receive and focused all her attention on her son.
Unfortunately, the child had been spoiled by the old woman and didn't recognize her at all.
The moment she hugged him, he struggled violently, beating Qian Limei hard.
"Get away! You're a bad person, you want to harm my father and grandmother!"
Qian Limei was heartbroken. Her long-cherished child now viewed her as an enemy.
No matter how she explained, the child always stood on Zhang Fuqiang's side.
Cheng You had expected this outcome long ago.