Chapter 48: Sorry, Current Boyfriend

Chapter 48: Sorry, Current Boyfriend

Wang Jin'e's expression soured. In the past, whenever she came here, she was the one who sat in this seat, and Cheng Yufen was always the one standing aside. Moreover, this person was a relative of Cheng Yufen's patient; how could she be so impolite and lack basic etiquette?

"Girl, did you sit in the wrong place? This seat belongs to Dr. Cheng. Even if she isn't sitting here, I should be the one occupying it. How can you just plop yourself down like that? How is Dr. Cheng supposed to treat your family in the future if you act like this!"

Play is play, and jokes are jokes, but one must maintain their status when it counts.

Shen Meng rested her chin on one hand, her legs crossed in a relaxed pose.

"Sister-in-law, do you not want your radio anymore? The one at my house is brand new, never been used once. It's a Flying Pigeon brand. Believe it or not, if I just step outside and shout, there will be plenty of people rushing to grab it."

With a single sentence, Shen Meng had Wang Jin'e completely cornered. The woman immediately became submissive, shifting to a smiling face as she leaned toward Shen Meng.

"Look at you, girl! I was just saying. We're from the same county, and your family is my sister-in-law's patient—what a coincidence, isn't it? Girl, as long as you let me have the radio, everything else can be easily settled."

"Sister-in-law, you're right. It really is fate. I just heard someone say your son is named Cheng Yuan. Is he perhaps a militia member from Hutaozi Commune?"

Wang Jin'e's eyes lit up. Was her son's reputation already that great?

"Yes, yes! Little sister, you've heard of my son?"

Shen Meng gave a hollow laugh, and her expression instantly shifted. She slammed her palm onto Cheng Yufen's desk.

"Of course I've heard of him! Otherwise, I wouldn't know that Cheng Yuan's family had such character. To show such an attitude toward such an excellent and dedicated doctor..."

Shen Meng's sudden outburst startled Wang Jin'e, causing her to stand up abruptly. Although the young woman before her looked youthful, she could sense something different in her words.

"Sis... girl, how can you speak like that? My Cheng Yuan is a very good young man, he..."

"Of course I know Cheng Yuan is good; otherwise, he wouldn't have been selected for the militia. But his flaw is having you two hooligan parents! Wang Jin'e, if you make a scene in front of so many people at the hospital, and people find out that Cheng Yuan, the militia member from Hutaozi Commune, has a rogue and hooligan mother, do you think his future will be smooth? Would his future in-laws feel safe entrusting their daughter to him?"

Wang Jin'e's face turned pale. She turned to look at Cheng Yufen, who was also stunned into silence by Shen Meng's harsh words. Avoiding her sister-in-law's gaze, Cheng Yufen looked away, feeling that this young comrade was absolutely right.

The county wasn't large, but it wasn't small either. Good news stays behind closed doors, but bad news travels a thousand miles. Perhaps someone familiar had already told their families about today's drama at the hospital!

Wang Jin'e's facial muscles twitched, but she still stiffened her neck and asked, "Who are you? Since when do you get to manage my son's or my future in-laws' affairs? Stop talking nonsense. Are you giving up the radio or not? If not, stop getting in the way."

"Don't worry about who I am. I'll just ask you this: your son's militia captain is named Zhao Wei, right? It was he who brokered your son's marriage. And your son's future brother-in-law is currently in the army, in Southern Yunnan, isn't he?"

Wang Jin'e was shocked to her core because everything this young woman said was correct.

"You... you are..."

"Your son's captain's former platoon leader, and your son's future brother-in-law's current deputy regimental commander, is my man. Tell me, if I were to stand before them, would I have a bit of influence?"

Shen Meng silently apologized in her heart: *Sorry, current boyfriend. I'm borrowing your name for a moment. I'll make sure to send you extra photos of the kids later as thanks.*

Wang Jin'e felt dizzy, her whole body swaying as she nearly collapsed. She turned to Cheng Yufen, only to find that she wasn't helping her, so she hurriedly waved her hands frantically.

"Comrade, I was just bickering with my sister-in-law! How could this affect my son's future? That won't do! My son is a good boy, he's very hardworking. He finally became a militia member and even secured a good marriage; we can't let it all go to waste! What should I do?"

Shen Meng gave a cold snort and turned around.

Wang Jin'e quickly grabbed Cheng Yufen's hand, bowing her waist in apology.

"Yufen, it's all my fault. I'm sorry, I've wronged you. Please, be kind and plead for me. This concerns your nephew's future! You love Xiao Xuan the most; you can't just watch him be ruined like this! I'm kneeling to you, Yufen! I won't come to the hospital to cause trouble anymore, and I won't scold or nag you anymore, okay? Oh, and I won't ask you for money anymore either. Just help Xiao Yuan this once, and I'll listen to everything you say from now on. Okay, Yufen? Say something!"

Looking at the tearful and snotty Wang Jin'e, Cheng Yufen's heart softened. She looked at Shen Meng with a conflicted expression.

"Sister-in-law, please get up. How can you kneel to me? Comrade, comrade, look, can we let this go? Cheng Yuan really is a good boy. If his future is truly ruined, it would be such a pity."

This was exactly what Shen Meng was waiting for. She had no doubt that Dr. Cheng was a good doctor, but she couldn't deny that Wang Jin'e was able to repeatedly take advantage of her because of Cheng Yufen's weakness and indulgence.

Furthermore, did the Cheng family not know about Wang Jin'e's behavior? Did Cheng Yuan not know? They all knew; they were just pretending not to. They maintained their dignity while shamelessly enjoying the benefits.

However, none of that concerned Shen Meng. What she wanted was for Cheng Yufen to owe her a favor.

"Fine. Fortunately, this isn't too serious. Otherwise, I would really have to ask my man how he's training his soldiers. And as for Zhao Wei, has his judgment declined since he left the service? Hmph!"

Wang Jin'e was too timid to speak, looking at Shen Meng with a fawning smile.

"Forget it. I'm letting this go because Cheng Yuan is a good talent, and more importantly, for Dr. Cheng's sake. Since your family is celebrating a happy occasion, I will let you have the radio. Consider it a way to honor Dr. Cheng's affection for her nephew. Sister-in-law, if I ever hear of you making things difficult for Dr. Cheng again..."

"No, no, never! I certainly won't dare to disturb Yufen again."

Shen Meng pursed her lips and smiled. "That would be for the best. By the way, the radio is 235 yuan in total, and I'll need both cash and coupons. Let's exchange it here at the hospital tomorrow at noon!"

Hearing the price, Wang Jin'e breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the price was fair; even if she went to the provincial capital to queue, she wouldn't find it any cheaper.

"Alright, alright, whatever you say, comrade!" She was truly terrified. If there was any kind of "wind" in this world that was truly terrifying, it was the "pillow talk" wind!