novelkee Chapter 107 Confrontation
Chapter 107 Confrontation
"If you dare to curse my son, I will beat you to death, you bitch," the old lady's eyes widened, and she tried to break free from Shi Qingqian's control and grab her, but Shi Qingqian easily dodged her.
As the two of them quarreled, more and more people who heard the noise gathered around.
When they saw this, some wanted to step forward to stop the fight, but were afraid of Shi Qingqian's anger, while others whispered to each other with a look of gloating in their eyes.
Just then, a steady sound of footsteps was heard in the distance.
Everyone looked back and saw that it was Political Commissar Wen who had rushed over.
As soon as he saw Shi Qingqian, Political Commissar Wen probably guessed what the matter was. The rumors in the compound had been getting more and more outrageous recently, and he was thinking about how to suppress them.
But now Shi Qingqian's behavior clearly shows that she is unwilling to suppress it, but wants to make a big deal out of it.
He frowned and said seriously, "What are you doing? What a mess!"
When Shi Qingqian saw Political Commissar Wen coming, she loosened her grip but still did not let go of the old lady.
She said to Commissar Wen, "Commissar Wen, you've come at the perfect time. This woman is spreading rumors everywhere that I went to the hospital for an abortion and is also accusing me of cheating. I need an explanation from her today."
Political Commissar Wen looked at the old lady and said sternly, "Aunt Tan, how can you just spread rumors like that? This is a military compound, not a place for you to run wild."
Aunt Tan's arrogance subsided a little when she saw Political Commissar Wen, but she still said stubbornly, "Political Commissar Wen, I didn't spread rumors. I really saw her go to the hospital."
"Just because you saw someone going to the hospital, you're making up a story?" Commissar Wen's voice rose a few notches. "You've not only hurt Comrade Shi, you've also damaged the atmosphere in the compound. Apologize to Comrade Shi immediately."
When Aunt Tan heard that she was going to apologize, a hint of hesitation flashed across her face, but she quickly became tough again: "I'm not apologizing. I just told the truth. Who knows what she did in the hospital."
When Shi Qingqian heard this, she was so angry that she wanted to explode again. Political Commissar Wen quickly reached out to stop her and then said to Aunt Tan, "Aunt Tan, you said you saw her go in and out of the hospital. Does that prove she had an abortion?"
"So, according to you, anyone who enters the hospital and comes out has done something shameful? This is baseless and malicious speculation."
Aunt Tan felt a little guilty about what Commissar Wen said, but she still said stubbornly, "She has a bad reputation anyway, that's what everyone says."
Political Commissar Wen said sternly, "Just because everyone says so, does that mean it's right? Spreading rumors without any factual basis is punishable by discipline. Aunt Tan, you've been in the compound for quite some time now, so you should know the severity of the discipline."
When the people around heard the words "disciplinary action", they couldn't help but gasp.
Aunt Tan's face also turned pale. She knew that Political Commissar Wen was not trying to scare her. It would be fine if she was punished herself, but if she affected her son's future, her husband would beat her to death.
At this time, an elderly woman who had been standing nearby stood up and said to Political Commissar Wen, "Political Commissar Wen, Aunt Tan was wrong in this matter. You shouldn't just believe everything you heard. She was just confused for a moment. Can you give her a chance?"
"Whether to give me a chance or not is not something you should ask. Instead, I should ask Comrade Shi for forgiveness. She is the one you slandered."
Political Commissar Wen said seriously, "And I can tell you clearly that Comrade Shi Qingqian went to the hospital some time ago to take care of her family, not for any other reason. If I hear any false rumors about her in the future, I will definitely report them and demand serious action."
After hearing what Political Commissar Wen said, everyone turned their eyes to Shi Qingqian.
The old lady who came out to plead for mercy hurriedly walked up to Shi Qingqian and said softly, "Comrade Shi, Aunt Tan is old and sometimes speaks without thinking. Please be magnanimous and forgive her this time."
Shi Qingqian looked at the aunt, then at Political Commissar Wen, and knew in her heart that Political Commissar Wen wanted her to give everyone a way out.
Unfortunately, Miss Shi has never been the type to compromise.
"Forgive? It's not that easy to just let go of a few hurtful words you said just because you're older."
Shi Qingqian's words made the atmosphere around them instantly tense.
The old lady who was begging for mercy had an embarrassed look on her face.
When Aunt Tan heard this, Qing Qian refused to forgive easily and started yelling again: "You...little girl, how can you be so ignorant? I'm already so old, what else do you want?"
Just as Aunt Tan was shouting, a path suddenly parted in the crowd and Xu Huaian hurried over.
He had a stern look on his face, with a hint of coldness in his eyes. He quickly walked to Shi Qingqian and nodded slightly to Political Commissar Wen.
"Qingqian, I'm here. What's going on?" Xu Huaian asked softly, but his eyes were fixed on Aunt Tan.
Aunt Tan was shocked by Xu Huaian's aura. Her son was under Xu Huaian's control.
Just as Xu Huaian was about to speak, Aunt Tan’s son Tan Xin arrived.
Tan Xin saw his mother surrounded by people and asked hurriedly, "Mom, what's going on?"
When Aunt Tan saw her son coming, she felt like she had found a supporter and immediately cried out, "My son, they bullied an old woman like me just because I told them a few truths."
Tan Xin frowned. Knowing his mother well, he just looked around and guessed what had happened.
"Mom, are you talking nonsense again? I've told you so many times not to gossip in the compound."
Aunt Tan's eyes widened: "Son, why don't you help me and side with outsiders?"
Tan Xin was a little embarrassed. He said to Shi Qingqian and Xu Huaian, "Captain, sister-in-law, my mother is old and confused. What happened today is her fault. I apologize to you on her behalf. I'm really sorry."
Shi Qingqian stopped Xu Huaian who was about to speak and said, "Comrade Tan, right?"
"Yes, sister-in-law, my name is Tan Xin, and I'm the commander of the 4th Battalion under the regiment commander."
"We're all family, and I don't want to make things too ugly," Shi Qingqian paused, shifting her gaze from Tan Xin to Aunt Tan, and continued, "It's just that Aunt Tan's rumors are really unpleasant to hear, and no one would be able to swallow that."
Tan Xin's expression became more serious: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will make my mother deeply aware of her mistakes, and I will find a way to make up for your losses."
Aunt Tan was unhappy when she heard this: "What do you mean by making up for the loss? I didn't do anything wrong, why should I make up for it?"
Tan Xin scolded anxiously, "Mom, don't you understand? You spread rumors. This is a serious matter in the military compound. If your mistake affects my future, will you be happy?"
Aunt Tan opened her mouth, wanting to refute but unable to speak.
"Tan Xin, I don't mean to make things difficult for you. It's just that she slandered me like this, and I need an explanation." Shi Qingqian turned to look at Political Commissar Wen and said, "Political Commissar, I hope Aunt Tan will publicly apologize at the meeting and reflect on herself."