Chapter 1581: Threat

Jiang Suqing was about to say something more when Wang Changzheng from the Technical Section and Mi Aijun from the Sales Section happened to pass by and recognized Du Juan.

Knowing this was Liu Chuxue's cousin, they both spoke up at once: "What are you doing?"

Jiang Suqing naturally knew these two; seeing their unfriendly glares, she could only lower her voice and threaten: "Zhao Dujuan, think carefully. If you don't listen to me now, don't come begging to me later when trouble strikes."

Du Juan also recognized the two; before her second cousin Liu Chuxue had resigned, they had even eaten together in the cafeteria.

She hadn't intended to compromise anyway; now that someone was backing her up, she was even less afraid: "I know exactly what you're up to, so no need for your fake kindness. Even if I have to beg for food in the future, I won't come to your door."

With that, she walked straight over to Wang Changzheng and Mi Aijun: "Thank you, Engineer Wang and Deputy Section Chief Mi, for speaking up for me."

Seeing those two still staring at her like she was a thief, Jiang Suqing knew she wouldn't get the upper hand today, so she led her stepdaughter away, cursing all the while.

Once they were gone, Du Juan dared not waste any more of the two leaders' time; after exchanging a few pleasantries, she hurried off.

Reaching the factory gate, she saw her fellow worker waiting there, smiled, and ran forward: "Mi Mengmeng, have you been waiting long?"

"I just got here too. Let's go."

"Did you go to your aunt's again to improve your meals?"

Hearing the question and thinking of her purpose, Du Juan's face flushed: "Yes, going to improve my meals."

"Hey, why are you blushing? Wait, are you hiding something from me?"

Remembering that her wedding date was already set, Du Juan said shyly: "Mengmeng, I'm getting married on the second of next month. My aunt asked me over to discuss things."

"What? You're getting married?"

"Yes, the date is already set."

"That's wonderful news. Congratulations."

"Mengmeng, if you're free on the second, please attend my wedding. Besides my aunt's family, I have no other relatives."

"Sure, I'll just soak up some of your good fortune."

"Then it's a deal."

Mi Mengmeng's home was in the same direction as the Xiao family, though a bit farther away. Once, after Du Juan left the Xiao home and ran into Mi Mengmeng, she began accompanying Mi Mengmeng whenever she visited the Xiao family.

Bit by bit, the two became friends.

They chatted all the way to the alley entrance outside the Xiao home, where they finally parted.

Seeing the Xiao home, Du Juan noticed the gate was open; stepping inside, she called out: "Aunt, I'm here."

Xiao Mu was in the kitchen giving her son a bath: "Du Juan, come in. I'm in the kitchen."

As soon as she entered, she saw Shi Tou splashing in the wooden tub, having the time of his life.

Spotting Du Juan, he splashed even more vigorously, looking up and grinning at her with pure joy.

Du Juan crouched down and reached out to tickle him; the little rascal dodged left and right in the tub, and when water splashed onto Du Juan's face, he laughed until he nearly fell over.

Du Juan pinched his little cheeks: "Little Shi Tou, the water's getting cold. Should cousin carry you out? I brought you something delicious."

With less than half a month until Little Shi Tou turned one, Du Juan visited often and they were very close; hearing about the treat, he stopped playing in the water: "Eat, eat."

Xiao Mu gave her son's bottom a sharp swat: "I told you to get out earlier, and you wouldn't budge; now that there's food, you're suddenly eager."

Finishing that, Xiao Mu looked at Du Juan: "You too. Don't keep bringing him treats. Besides, you're getting married soon, so you mustn't be so indulgent in the future, or the couple might quarrel over this. Remember that."

To be honest, Xiao Mu had indeed changed quite a bit since having her son, but she truly cared deeply for this niece.