Chapter 384 The Dull Wife in Republic of China Literature (41)

Chapter 384: The Stiff Wife in the Republic of China Era Story (41)

"Mrs. Fang, long time no see."

Just as she was thinking about arguing with these tactless people at the door, she suddenly heard a familiar voice.

It was her!

Nearly a month had passed without seeing each other, but when Mrs. Fang saw Tang Qing’s face again, her breath hitched for a moment!

She had become even more beautiful.

Freed from the constraints of the Fang family, Tang Qing, like a buried uncut gem, had fully revealed her brilliance.

During this time, even though Mrs. Fang had deliberately avoided news of Tang Qing, her mahjong girlfriends couldn’t help but talk about her...

Her identity as Nan Xu had now become the leading scholar of the time. It was said that the Normal School in the capital had invited her multiple times, hoping Tang Qing would take up a teaching position there.

Not to mention the merchant families—in just this one month, many had openly or discreetly come to the Fang residence specifically to inquire about Tang Qing.

"Mrs. Fang, you certainly have an eye for talent. Both the daughters-in-law you picked turned out to be so outstanding."

Every time she heard these backhanded compliments, Mrs. Fang nearly choked with anger!

It was clearly meant as sarcasm!

To let go of a treasure like Tang Qing and instead chase after that so-called independent and free-spirited Qu Wanran!

The thought of Qu Wanran made Mrs. Fang’s heart clench again...

"Tang Qing... it’s you."

For the first time, Mrs. Fang greeted Tang Qing with genuine sincerity.

No longer bound by their former mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship, and considering Tang Qing’s own value, Mrs. Fang now didn't dare treat her dismissively.

But... Mrs. Fang hadn’t expected another person to step out from behind Tang Qing!

It was actually the Yan family’s Yan Ningcheng!

Her relatively friendly expression instantly twisted. Mrs. Fang said, "You two... at this time... why are you together?"

As soon as the question left her lips, Mrs. Fang immediately understood!

She knew her intuition back then hadn’t been wrong!

This member of the Yan family most likely had some intentions...

The Yan family certainly knew how to snap up bargains—eager to take home what the Fang family had discarded!

A sudden surge of resentment!

After holding back for a long time, Mrs. Fang finally spoke up: "Tang Qing..."

"Considering you once called me 'Mom,' I’ll say one more thing..."

"You’ve only just gone through a mutual divorce. Isn’t it rather improper for you to be alone with Ning Cheng like this, just the two of you?"

After these words, the already awkward situation fell into an even deeper silence!

Tang Qing said, "Mrs. Fang, you are right."

Thinking that Tang Qing had affirmed her words, Mrs. Fang immediately took over the conversation, "I'm just thinking of what's best for you."

"Tang Qing, although you and Zhuo Er are now mutually divorced, I don’t think it’s necessary to cut off all contact completely..."

"After all, it was fate..."

These words almost made Tang Qing laugh out loud!

Mrs. Fang had always been slippery. During the divorce, she had subtly reminded Tang Qing many times, hoping she would handle things gracefully and not try to cling to the Fang family’s status.

Now, seeing that Tang Qing had built a reputation for herself, she wanted to reconnect.

Calling herself "Mom" again, Mrs. Fang showed no sign of hesitation.

"Mrs. Fang, what I mean is..."

"You really are overstepping."

With this sentence, Tang Qing completely cut off any further polite conversation from Mrs. Fang!

"I..."

"was only thinking of what's best for you."

The words sounded utterly hypocritical.

Tang Qing said, "You were indeed thinking of what's best for me—so when Zhuo Er was openly seeing Qu Wanran, you just told me to put up with it and give way..."

"In front of me, you accepted Qu Wanran’s gifts, praised her excellence, and made me feel worthless."

"If there were conflicts and disagreements between me and Zhuo Er, it was always my fault. Even after the mutual divorce, I should still consider your son in everything..."

"Mrs. Fang, you can’t possibly think that I would ever rekindle our relationship with Zhuo Er?"

Having her tactics exposed so bluntly by Tang Qing, Mrs. Fang looked embarrassed but still insisted awkwardly, "Why do you have to put it so harshly..."

"I was just trying to give you some friendly advice."

Still stubborn, at this moment, Yan Ningcheng spoke up, "Mrs. Fang."

"What did you come here to get, exactly?"

Immediately understanding Yan Ningcheng’s implication, Mrs. Fang said discontentedly, "What? Even if you want to ask someone to leave, it’s not your place to do so."

Pressing her to collect her belongings was just like back when he urged her to move out.

This guy was clearly trying to get rid of her!

"Yan Ningcheng, Zhuo Er has always considered you his best friend!"

"How could you sink so low!"

"Don't you understand the code about not dating a friend's ex?"

"I think... it’s your Yan family that should be ridiculed!"

Dropping her nice act, Mrs. Fang snapped. Now, seeing Tang Qing and Yan Ningcheng standing together, it made her sick, she thought!

Facing Mrs. Fang's pointed remarks, Yan Ningcheng spoke calmly, "There has never been anything improper between me and Tang Qing."

"This point, I believe... there's no need to prove it to you, Mrs. Fang."

Mrs. Fang was still unwilling to let Yan Ningcheng off, saying fiercely, "No matter what, it's simply wrong for you to be with her!"

"You're well aware she's Zhuo Er's..."

Yan Ningcheng stated directly, "Ex-wife."

"They've already divorced mutually."

Mrs. Fang exclaimed! "So what if they’ve divorced? As long as the two of you are together, people will still talk!"

"Yan Ningcheng, I don't believe for a second your Yan family would let you marry her and bring her home!"

The Yan family has strict family values. No matter how good Tang Qing is, what does it matter?

How could the Yan family possibly want a divorced woman!

What a joke!

Faced with all these words, the usually composed man stood his ground, without showing any emotion, and said slowly, "No need to trouble yourself with that."

"At the very least... in the Yan family, no elder enjoys giving people a hard time."

Just listen!

What kind of talk is that!

Does he mean I’m making things difficult for Tang Qing?

Mrs. Fang was practically choking with rage!

She never imagined that Yan Ningcheng would speak to her like this!

He must be insane!

What happened to his upbringing? His manners!

Stuck in the doorway, Mrs. Fang felt as if she could barely catch her breath, glaring as she struggled to come up with a retort!

Just then, Xiao He suddenly appeared with several large boxes!

She called out loudly: "Mrs. Fang, these are the things you wanted, right?"

"Mrs. Fang, if you ask me, you were really careless with your move. How could you forget to take such big boxes? They’ve been taking up space, and our young lady even thought they were trash left by someone…"

"Who would have thought Mrs. Fang would come back to collect them today."

"Here—your things. Huh? Mrs. Fang, didn’t you bring your driver today?"

Xiao He even peered outside, adding sharply, "Then again, coming to pick a fight like this is so undignified. It really isn’t something others should see."

"Mrs. Fang, you might want to double-check if you’ve moved all your things, so you won’t have to come back again."

"Otherwise, you’d just be causing unnecessary trouble for others."

As she spoke, Xiao He directed the servants to place the boxes right between Mrs. Fang and Tang Qing!

Creating a clear barrier out of nowhere!

"Mrs. Fang, if these are indeed your things, please take your leave."