Chapter 138: The reborn of paranoid boss cannon fodder wife
Chapter 138: Pain and Joy
"You dare to lay a hand on me; if you harm the child in my belly, Wang Hao will surely not let you go!"
Even though Chen Chunli was losing in momentum, she still threatened harshly.
Bai Lu coldly snorted, "You know that if something happens, you should look for Wang Hao. Without Wang Hao, you are nothing."
"You constantly criticize others as useless, but when trouble arises, you can only hide behind a man. Who is the useless one in the end? Do I need to give you examples one by one?"
Chen Chunli gritted her teeth but couldn't utter a word.
Bai Lu, not wanting to meddle in other people's affairs, initially refrained from commenting on private matters. However, due to Chen Chunli's repeated provocations, she decided to set aside propriety and be stern with a pregnant woman.
Is Wang Hao useless?
From the time he dared to collect debts with Xiao Cheng at the age of thirteen, it was evident he wasn't. He fought and struggled to earn every penny through blood and sweat.
When he brought wine to Xiao Cheng's doorstep, knocked on the door but hid, afraid to face Xiao Cheng, it showed that he still regarded Xiao Cheng as his elder brother, holding that position even before betraying him.
In his past life, Wang Hao did ultimately choose his family over his brothers. At the moment before betraying Xiao Cheng, he pulled back from the edge, choosing to escape everything by jumping off a cliff.
Bai Lu couldn't imagine how dire the family situation must be to force a fearless and upright man to such desperation.
Now it seemed that Chen Chunli was the catalyst, at least responsible for half of the main reasons.
"It's none of your business!" Chen Chunli retorted defiantly. "Wang Hao is my husband, and whatever he does for me is his duty. Whether he is useless or not is for me to decide! When does it become your business to meddle in our affairs!"
"Then don't come to Xiao Cheng's house and tarnish Xiao Cheng's reputation," Bai Lu said angrily.
"You can't stand certain stalls on the street, so you overturn their stands, curse and fight in public, embarrassing the Xiao Cheng brothers. It damages Xiao Cheng's reputation."
"Those vendors tolerate you not because of you but because of Wang Hao's status as Xiao Cheng's brother. They give face to Xiao Cheng, not to you, Chen Chunli."
"You've been arrogant and bullying for so long, avoiding retaliation only because you're Wang Hao's wife, and Wang Hao is Xiao Cheng's brother. With the reputation of the Xiao Cheng brothers protecting you in the new town, no one dares to touch you."
"Do you think being pregnant makes you untouchable? Based on your actions, if it weren't for Xiao Cheng and Wang Hao, you would be beaten by others the moment you step out. If you don't believe it, just release the news that Wang Hao and Xiao Cheng have severed their brotherly ties and see if you can crawl back home."
Chen Chunli was rendered speechless by the scolding.
The facts laid out by Bai Lu, word by word, were exposed in broad daylight. Even if Chen Chunli didn't want to admit it, she had to. Some people need a good scolding to wake up.
Without making things clear, pretending to be ignorant, she clung to her delusions, thinking the world should revolve around her. Accustomed to being pampered, she believed everything should be handed to her.
Chen Chunli felt a chill as Bai Lu stared at her, unable to refute the accusations.
Not understanding when Bai Lu became so imposing, she used to be timid and unwilling to cooperate on the first two visits. She never spoke harshly, let alone scolded her.
Chen Chunli pressed against the wooden door, a cold sensation permeating her entire body. Her lips felt cool: "Don't come over..."
"I can just stop cooperating with you in selling chestnuts!"
People tend to bully the weak and fear the strong. After being scolded, they become obedient.
The seemingly reprimanding words, when heard from outside the door, made Wang Hao's eyes well up with tears.
Before today, Wang Hao's perception of women was like Chen Chunli—irrational, aggressive, and quick to anger over minor issues.
Or like Wang Cuihua—fragile and pitiful, unable to carry a burden, needing a man's help for everything, crying at the slightest inconvenience.
Wang Hao never thought that there was another type of woman in the world—like Bai Lu. She understood others' hardships, comprehended their bitterness, sympathized with their difficulties, and appreciated every drop of sweat earned by the laborers. She never belittled any worker.
Wang Hao finally understood why Xiao Cheng was willing to give up the knife, abandon a life steeped in blood, and opt for a modest existence on the construction site in the small town—just for ordinary days of shopping, cooking, and living with ordinary people.
Because Xiao Cheng had Bai Lu at home.
Because of Bai Lu, it was worth it for Xiao Cheng.
Having said what needed to be said, Bai Lu opened the door, pulling Chen Chunli, who was still in shock, removing the latch, and letting her leave.
Outside the door, Wang Hao still maintained the posture of raising his hand, as if he had just hurriedly run from a distance, ready to knock on the door.
Bai Lu's cold expression instantly turned into a smile. "Chen Chunli came to talk to me. We just finished chatting, and she might have been sitting for too long; her legs are a bit weak. Hurry and help her back to rest."
Wang Hao stepped forward to support the weakened Chen Chunli, stepping over the threshold. Unable to resist turning back, he said, "Thank you, sister-in-law."
Thank you for giving me a dignified exit.
Bai Lu smiled, "No need to thank me. You and Ah Cheng are brothers, and we are all family."
Wang Hao nodded solemnly, his departure steps steady and firm. His back was straighter than when he arrived.
The brilliant sunlight bathed the earth, never forgetting which corner to warm, even if it couldn't reach it directly.
When the returning Xiao Wei saw Chen Chunli from afar, he quickly turned into a little whirlwind and flew to Bai Lu's side.
"Why did Chen Chunli come to find you?"
His little eyes scanned Bai Lu like X-ray vision.
Bai Lu pointed at his small forehead with a smile, "It's nothing. She came to look for Chen Dafu. When she couldn't find him, she left."
"Did she find out about Chen Dafu selling chestnuts?" Xiao Wei's face suddenly became sympathetic.
Bai Lu shook her head lightly, "I don't know. Chen Chunli only suspects, she probably hasn't found out yet."
"Oh." Xiao Wei immediately withdrew his sympathy, took off his school bag, and pulled out a small burlap bag.
He handed it to Bai Lu, "I picked some honeysuckle on the way back."
Bai Lu took it and looked at it. The small flowers, alternating between yellow and white, were quite beautiful. "So you like to drink honeysuckle tea?"
Xiao Wei wanted to deny it, but it came out as, "Yes, I like to drink honeysuckle tea."
Bai Lu was reminded of his big brother. Lately, she had started stir-frying chili peppers again. Although not too much, eating them every day was unbearable. It was a mix of pain and joy.
He had to find a way to cool him down.
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