Zhao Qiang’s voice grew softer as he spoke, clearly finding the situation utterly absurd.
After all, as a soldier, saving people was He Yuan’s instinct.
Whether it was Lin Feifei or not, he would have gone to the rescue.
But Lin Feifei’s turned the tables and blackmailed He Yuan.
He Yuan was married, yet Lin Feifei still clung to him obsessively. When others asked, she claimed she merely admired him.
Since she hadn’t crossed any obvious lines, the authorities could only provide ideological education.
This time, in front of everyone, He Yuan saved her, but she turned around and accused him of touching her inappropriately.
Wasn’t that ruining He Yuan’s reputation?
“Sister-in-law, I don’t believe He Yuan would do such a thing. That Lin Feifei…”
“He wouldn’t.”
Before Zhao Qiang could finish, Ji Shuyu interrupted him.
Those two short words were filled with complete trust.
Hearing this, Ji Shuyu didn’t even break her stride, and not a trace of panic could be found on her face.
She even took a moment to tuck a strand of hair blown onto her forehead behind her ear, her tone as calm as if she were asking about the weather.
“Is that all? Where is He Yuan now?”
Zhao Qiang was startled, not expecting Ji Shuyu to react this way, and hurried to keep up.
“He Yuan is still surrounded over there. Lin Feifei is crying and clinging to his clothes, refusing to let go, demanding an explanation. The leaders are there too… the situation is a bit ugly.”
“Ugly?”
Ji Shuyu let out a soft humph, as if she’d heard something funny.
“Let’s go see what kind of explanation she can possibly demand.”
She truly hadn’t expected that in this day and age, someone would risk destroying another person’s marriage by doing something like this.
This Lin Feifei was quite a character.
The two quickened their pace. When they reached the seaside, sure enough, a large crowd had gathered.
In the center of the crowd, Lin Feifei was draped in a military jacket, her wet hair plastered to her pale face. She was crying pitifully, one hand clutching He Yuan’s sleeve tightly, refusing to let go.
He Yuan’s face was dark, his brows furrowed tightly. He wanted to shake her off but hesitated due to the presence of leaders and comrades around him, not wanting to resort to force. A low pressure emanated from him.
“…Wahh… how can I face anyone after this… I’ve been seen and touched all over… Regimental Commander He, you have to take responsibility…”
Lin Feifei’s sobbing complaints came intermittently.
The people around were murmuring, their expressions varied—some sympathetic, some watching the spectacle, others thinking it was outrageous.
A leader was trying to mediate in the middle: “Comrade Lin Feifei, Comrade He Yuan was saving you. It was a heroic act. You mustn’t misunderstand…”
“I’m not misunderstanding!”
Lin Feifei interrupted agitatedly: “He took advantage of the situation… Wahh…”
As soon as she spoke, she started crying even harder.
Just then, Ji Shuyu pushed through the crowd and walked in.
Her appearance immediately drew everyone’s attention.
When He Yuan saw her, his tense expression faltered slightly. A flicker of nervousness passed through his eyes, and he instinctively tried to explain: “Shuyu, I…”
But Ji Shuyu didn’t look at him. Her gaze went directly to the sobbing Lin Feifei.
“Comrade Lin, I am He Yuan’s wife. You said He Yuan touched you all over? Was it while he was saving you?”
Lin Feifei hadn’t expected Ji Shuyu to arrive so quickly or be so direct. Her crying hitched for a moment before she looked even more wronged, tears welling up in her eyes as she nodded.
“Yes… So many people saw it…”
Ji Shuyu took two steps closer, her gaze seeming to see right through a person.
“The situation was critical. What position did He Yuan use to rescue you? Was he holding you, or dragging you? Where exactly did he touch you? Was it necessary physical contact, or was it intentional?”
“You need to be clear. With so many leaders and comrades here, it’s the perfect opportunity for everyone to bear witness. If he truly has poor character, I will be the first to object.”
Her series of questions were logical and straight to the point.
There wasn’t a trace of complaint in her tone; she was utterly calm.
Lin Feifei was stumped by her questioning.
She had only thought about smearing his name; how could she have considered these details?
So she hemmed and hawed, her eyes beginning to dart around: “I… I was too frightened at the time, I can’t remember clearly… But he definitely touched me…”
“Can’t remember clearly?”
Ji Shuyu slightly raised her voice: “This concerns your reputation and a soldier’s integrity. How can you not remember clearly? Or are you simply making false accusations?”
“I am not!”
Lin Feifei retorted sharply, her face turning even paler.
Ji Shuyu no longer looked at her. Instead, she turned to face the leaders and the comrades around them, her tone candid and firm.
“Leaders, comrades, what kind of person He Yuan is, everyone usually sees clearly.
He is a soldier. Saving people in peril is his duty. It doesn’t matter if it was a comrade from the cultural troupe who fell in today; even if it were a stranger, or even a heinous criminal, he would not hesitate to jump in and save them.
Because he wears this military uniform!”
She paused, her gaze sweeping over Lin Feifei’s ashen face before finally settling on He Yuan.
“As for whether he would take advantage of the situation to do something vile and despicable, I believe in him, just as I believe in myself.”
“His character, as his most familiar comrades, friends, and confidants, you surely know better than I do.”
The words “I believe in him” were resolute, without the slightest hesitation.
He Yuan looked at Ji Shuyu standing in front of him, listening to her unreserved trust and defense, warmth flooding his heart.
His earlier worries completely vanished.
His wife was so reasonable, so forceful, and trusted him so completely.
This feeling of being unconditionally trusted and supported made his whole heart burn for her. His gaze fixed on her profile, unable to look away.
Lin Feifei watched this scene, especially seeing the almost tangible affection in He Yuan’s eyes as he looked at Ji Shuyu, and trembled with rage.
She had meticulously planned this stunt, but not only did it fail to ruin He Yuan but it actually made their relationship stronger?
Why? If she couldn’t have him, then no one should!
Just as she was about to say something else,
The leader, seeing the situation, had already reached a judgment. He said sternly to Lin Feifei,
“Comrade Lin Feifei, we can understand your feelings, but do not make wild guesses and slander a comrade! Comrade He Yuan saving someone is a good deed and should be commended! This matter ends here!”
“If you continue to harass him, it won’t be good for anyone. Think carefully before you speak any further.”
This last sentence was already a blatant threat.
Lin Feifei was so angry she nearly fainted, but she couldn’t utter another word.
Only then did Ji Shuyu look at He Yuan, giving him a slight nod, her eyes filled with reassurance and trust.
He Yuan’s heart swelled with emotion. He grasped her wrist and said in a low voice, “Shuyu, thank you.”
Ji Shuyu smiled faintly: “What are you thanking me for? What hasn’t been done, simply hasn’t been done.”
After saying this, Ji Shuyu slowly walked up to Lin Feifei and extended her hand towards her.
A fair, clean hand, yet it made Lin Feifei feel as if it carried a challenge.
“Hello, let me formally introduce myself. Ji Shuyu, He Yuan’s wife.”
“I hope such incidents won’t happen again in the future. What do you think, Comrade Lin Feifei?”
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