Chapter 106 She Ruined Their Family's Lives (1/2)

"Really? Read it aloud!"

A bespectacled male educated youth cleared his throat and read aloud: "...In this 'Locust' operation, Battalion Commander Lu Linchuan of the Fierce Tiger Regiment of the Island Military Region and his wife, Comrade Su Wantang, demonstrated both wisdom and courage, and worked closely together to successfully capture enemy agents who had been lurking for many years, making outstanding contributions to protecting national property and the safety of the people. After deliberation by the Military Region Headquarters, it has been decided to award Comrade Lu Linchuan a Second-Class Merit and Comrade Su Wantang the honorary title of 'Model of Supporting the Army,' and to issue a public commendation to both of them..."

The newspaper also included a photo. Although the print was a bit blurry, it was still clear that Lu Linchuan was wearing a crisp military uniform, looking dashing and spirited. Beside him, Su Wantang, with her pregnant belly, wore a serene and proud smile. The two of them stood together, looking strikingly well-matched.

"My God! Second-class merit! This is one of the highest honors one can receive in peacetime!"

"This Su Wantang is amazing! Isn't she a military wife? How can she help catch spies?"

"The newspaper wrote that she was observant, had a high level of ideological awareness, and discovered a crucial clue! Look at this headline—'Military and Civilians United Like Fish and Water, Model Couple Makes New Contributions'! They praised her like a flower, saying that she has noble character and is a role model for all women to learn from!"

"She's good-looking, married well, and now she's a nationally recognized hero... Her life is just too good!"

The voices of envy and admiration were like red-hot steel needles, piercing Zhang Xuehui's ears.

Su Wantang?

hero?

High moral character?

Why should I?!

A surge of dark jealousy erupted from the depths of her heart, instantly consuming all her reason.

Zhang Xuehui rushed over like a madwoman and snatched the newspaper. When she saw Su Wantang's bright and beautiful face in the photo and the words praising her, she felt like her lungs were about to explode with anger!

"Hero my foot! She's just a capitalist's offspring! A despicable opportunist!" Zhang Xuehui screamed shrilly, her voice distorted with extreme anger. "She's just lucky! What right does she have! What right does she get to have all the good things!"

The educated youth around her were startled by her crazy appearance, and then their faces showed disdain.

A female educated youth named Li Juan couldn't help but retort, "Zhang Xuehui, are you crazy? It's a fact that Su Wantang made a meritorious contribution. It was reported in the newspapers, and the whole military region commended him. What are you jealous of?"

"Exactly! They rely on real skills, but what about you? Besides complaining and blaming others, what else can you do?"

"Jealous?" Zhang Xuehui seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world. Pointing at Su Wantang in the newspaper, she cursed, "Who does she think she is! She ruined my life! She harmed my parents! She's a jinx! A bitch!"

Li Juan couldn't stand it anymore. She took a step forward and sneered, "Zhang Xuehui, how dare you say that? Your mother embezzled tens of thousands of yuan of public funds from the textile factory; she's a parasite on socialism! Your father is having affairs outside; he's morally corrupt! Your whole family is no good; you deserve to be arrested! How can you blame others?"

"That's right! They have a mess of their own stuff, yet they're always eyeing others!"

"If you ask me, Comrade Su Wantang is doing a service to the people!"

Every word was like a slap across Zhang Xuehui's face. Her most unbearable scars were exposed to the light of day.