Xu Teng listened to his third uncle's words, his face showing a hint of anger. He was only late in giving them money for the pigs, and if it weren't for his help, these pigs wouldn't have sold.
Just as he was about to lose his temper, Yang Lili, who had been silently observing everything from the shadows, realized that the situation was not going as planned. She beckoned to the doctor beside her and said, "Go up and state the investigation results. This will clear your name."
The doctor nodded at her words, adjusted his glasses, and then walked through the crowd to the center of the conference room, interrupting, "I am the director of Kyoto First Hospital, the hospital where Wang Yuhua stayed during her critical illness.
According to our thorough investigation, Wang Yuhua did not die due to the hospital delaying treatment. The real cause of death was suffocation. This is the result of my investigation, conducted in conjunction with other hospitals. We hope this press conference will clear our hospital's name!"
As soon as these words were spoken, all attention was drawn to them, and many people began to whisper and discuss.
"Died of suffocation, which means someone attacked Wang Yuhua? I heard Xu Teng came from a small town and didn't offend anyone here. The only person he had a conflict with was Chen Lishu."
"Then, do you think Chen Lishu sent someone to attack Wang Yuhua? I could understand if she went to such lengths against Xu Teng, but against an elderly person, I can't comprehend it!"
"I didn't expect this young girl, with her fair complexion and seemingly well-behaved demeanor, to harbor a demon within! I also heard she's the wife of a leader. Who knows if someone so disgusting and vicious would use her status as a leader's wife to do even more outrageous things?"
"..."
As the murmurs grew louder, a figure appeared at the doorway. Seeing this person, the conference room staff识趣ly made way for her.
When Chen Lishu saw that it was Zhang Wan'er, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes. Zhang Wan'er walked through the crowd directly towards her, and Chen Lishu quietly asked, "Miss Zhang, why are you here at this time?"
After all, Zhang Wan'er was not part of her plan. Although she wasn't afraid of trouble finding her, the situation was already chaotic enough. If Zhang Wan'er insisted on causing trouble now, it would mean she would have to expend more energy.
Zhang Wan'er then grabbed Chen Lishu's hand, her brows furrowed, and whispered in her ear, "You know the situation here better than anyone. You've also heard them start to doubt Gu Xingdong's conduct in the army!
You are Gu Xingdong's wife. Now that you've encountered such a situation, it's fine if you suffer, but you can't let Gu Xingdong suffer with you. Someone in the family has to earn money. Don't forget you have two children and a mother!
My purpose in coming here today is simple: to urge you to swallow this grievance. Don't worry, I will help handle this matter as well.
I just hope you won't implicate Gu Xingdong at this critical juncture. I've spent several years with him, and I understand better than anyone how difficult it was for him to reach the position of commander step by step!"
Hearing Zhang Wan'er's self-proclaimed clever words, Chen Lishu's lips curved upwards slightly, and a disdainful smile appeared on her face:
"Miss Zhang, don't think I don't know what you're thinking. This is our family's business. If Gu Xingdong feels that I am a burden to him, he can come and tell me himself. There's no need for you to be his mouthpiece!"
Seeing Chen Lishu's ungratefulness, a flash of anger appeared in Zhang Wan'er's eyes. She then gritted her teeth and said, "Lishu, have you considered that your actions might lead to Gu Xingdong losing his position as commander, and you will no longer be the Commander's wife!"
Chen Lishu was annoyed by her pestering, so she said, "This is not something for Miss Zhang to worry about. I still have important matters to attend to and don't have time to waste here with you. Could Miss Zhang please give me some space?"
Zhang Wan'er not only did not back down but became more emotional, her voice uncontrolled, allowing everyone in the room to hear her clearly: "Lishu, you are too willful! If you make a mistake, admit it and compensate them properly.
I felt long ago that you and Gu Xingdong were not a good match. If it weren't for Gu Xingdong considering his mother's feelings and thinking that since he had married you, he shouldn't mistreat a girl like you, someone as unreasonable as you would never be his choice!
Gu Xingdong has made so many contributions to the army over the years. Such a good man is about to be ruined by you today. You are simply unreasonable, and this is biting the hand that feeds you!"
These words reached the ears of the onlookers, and many nodded in agreement, starting to whisper to each other again.
"I've heard of Gu Xingdong; he is indeed a good soldier. I think he's likely being implicated as well. This young man is truly pitiful. He's a commander, and it shouldn't be difficult for him to marry a lady from a prominent family, yet he's bound to this village woman for life!"
"I thought before that they were in cahoots, but after thinking about it carefully, it's very likely that this woman is dragging Commander Gu down!
Even now, she refuses to divorce Commander Gu. If they were truly in cahoots, they would try to minimize the worst outcome. However, this woman has no such intention; instead, she seems to be aiming for mutual destruction!"
"..."
Just as everyone was endlessly discussing this matter, the conference room door opened again, and a group of men in uniform entered. Without a word, they grabbed Zhang Wan'er and forcibly removed her from the press conference.
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These people took Zhang Wan'er to an office. She thought it was someone sent by Gu Xingdong and looked up aggrievedly, having already prepared reasons to exculpate herself.
When she looked up, she saw not Gu Xingdong but her uncle, Yang Zhiguo: "Didn't you say you had no other intentions toward Gu Xingdong? Why are you speaking up for him today?
Have you considered how people will react when they see you arguing fiercely for him on this nationally broadcast press conference?"
"Everyone can see that I'm arguing fiercely for him, so why can't he see it himself? I'm doing this for his own good! Uncle, why doesn't he appreciate it?" Zhang Wan'er said, her eyes dimming.