Chapter 312: Must Marry

Zhang Wan's originally proud face sank immediately upon hearing these words; she didn't understand what was so good about Su Ruo, why she let Song Jingyu go to such lengths for her, even sacrificing her future and career.

At the same time, Zhang Wan also realized that she and Song Jingyu were impossible, no matter whether Song Jingyu could eventually marry Su Ruo or not, she and Song Jingyu had no chance anymore.

Zhang Wan would never want a man whose heart and eyes are filled with another woman, nor would she want a man who would give up his future and career for a woman.

When the news of Zhang Wan's impending marriage spread, Su Ruo was visibly startled; she didn't know whether Zhang Wan would become the next Hao Manru.

In order to stay here and continue entangling Song Jingyu, she casually found someone and hastily married, ultimately harming others and herself, ruining her own life.

But it was only a moment; Su Ruo's expression returned to normal. No matter why Zhang Wan chose to marry at this critical juncture, it had nothing to do with her.

If Zhang Wan dared to provoke her, she would without hesitation break her claws.

Speak of Cao Cao and Cao Cao arrives; just as Su Ruo was thinking that, Zhang Wan came with her fiancé to deliver wedding candy to Su Ruo.

Zhang Wan had obviously dressed up specially today; she wore a red dress and had delicate makeup on her face.

Upon seeing Su Ruo, Zhang Wan held her head high and handed her a package of expensive candy.

Su Ruo looked down and saw it was imported foreign chocolate, purchasable only with Foreign Exchange Vouchers; it seemed Zhang Wan had spared no expense for this wedding.

"Su Ruo, our wedding is on the fifteenth of this month at the Grand Hall; you must definitely come!"

After saying that, Zhang Wan intimately linked arms with the person beside her.

Su Ruo looked up and saw that Zhang Wan's fiancé was a middle-aged man with an exceptionally refined appearance; when he looked at Zhang Wan, his eyes were full of deep, inseparable affection.

It was said that the man's name was Chu Chaoyang, a political commissar in the regiment, one rank higher than Song Jingyu; he was thirty-five, still unmarried, and had always enjoyed a good reputation in the regiment, being highly respected.

If judged solely by these external conditions, the man really is a very good marriage prospect.

Apart from being ten years older than Zhang Wan, the rest of his family background matches hers quite well.

At least he is a hundred times better than the Wang Yi that Hao Manru chose.

Zhang Wan was obviously pleased with her choice; she linked arms with the man and said to Su Ruo with a smug smile:

"I'm rushing my wedding preparations and didn't have time to prepare a wedding dress; I heard Doctor Su you have a wedding dress that you won't be using for now—could you sell it to me?"

Zhang Wan finished speaking, covered her mouth with a light laugh: "Oh dear, look at my mouth—I didn't mean it, Doctor Su, please don't mind; I just think that since you and Regimental Commander Song won't be getting married, it's a shame to let that wedding dress sit unused; it would be better to sell it to me so it can be put to good use."

Zhang Wan's demeanor made it obvious to anyone that she was doing this on purpose; she not only came to flaunt in front of Su Ruo, but also deliberately rubbed salt in her wound.

If the person in front of Zhang Wan at this moment weren't Su Ruo, she would probably have already been fuming with anger.

But Su Ruo merely gave Zhang Wan an indifferent glance, then withdrew her gaze; Chen Dan beside her was seething and wanted to retort on the spot, but Su Ruo held her back.

Seeing Su Ruo's calm and composed demeanor, Zhang Wan, unable to achieve the effect she wanted, instantly felt furious.

She continued pressing on: "Doctor Su, I really like that wedding dress; since you won't be getting married anytime soon, why not just give it to me?"

"At worst, I'll lend it to you to wear when you do get married, and I won't charge you."

"That way you won't have to spend money and still get to wear a wedding dress—why not?"

The idea of letting her wear it, then wearing it herself at her wedding—just thinking about that scene made Su Ruo feel nauseous.

Chen Dan beside her was also furious, wanting to shout back: "Who lacks your few stinking bucks? If you want to wear a wedding dress, buy it yourself; if you can't afford it, go naked. Why should Su Ruo's wedding dress be given to you? What nerve you have!"

These days, people are truly shameless—invincible under heaven.

But Su Ruo hadn't even spoken yet, and her rash interjection was somewhat stealing the spotlight.

Thus Chen Dan's eyes lit up as she looked at Su Ruo, waiting for Su Ruo to lose her temper so she could rush in and join the fray.

But the words Su Ruo then spoke directly shocked everyone present.

Su Ruo smiled and looked at Zhang Wan, saying: "Sure! But you also know that my dress was obtained through friends pulling many strings; it was handcrafted and designed by a renowned foreign wedding dress designer, the only one in the country, so the price will be somewhat high."

Upon hearing Su Ruo's first half, Zhang Wan was instantly stunned; she hadn't expected Su Ruo to actually agree to sell her the wedding dress.

After hearing the second half, a flash of realization crossed her mind; Su Ruo was obviously trying to scare her, hoping she'd back off, thinking a wedding dress, no matter how expensive, couldn't be that costly.

Chen Dan beside her, ready to erupt, upon hearing Su Ruo's words, involuntarily swallowed her retort, as the reaction was so strong she almost bit her tongue.

Chen Dan patted her own chest, relieved that she had reacted quickly.

Zhang Wan said without hesitation: "No problem; I'll only get married once in my life, so it doesn't matter if the wedding dress is pricey—tell me how much yours costs, I'll buy it."

After saying that, Zhang Wan immediately acted coquettish toward the man beside her, and he looked at her with a face full of indulgence.

Upon hearing that, Su Ruo without hesitation said: "Ten thousand yuan!" A delivered fat lamb—why not slaughter it?

"What?" Zhang Wan exclaimed in shock; this time even the man beside her changed expression.

Su Ruo gave Zhang Wan an innocent, harmless smile and said: "Doctor Zhang, you said yourself that a wedding happens only once in a lifetime; how can you be unwilling to buy a wedding dress worth ten thousand yuan on such an important day?"