Chapter 73: Slapping in the face? Killing the chicken to warn the monkey

While eating in the canteen, a middle-aged woman walked over, looked at Shen Man with a critical gaze, and said in a condescending tone:

"I am Li Yumei, the head of the Art Troupe. You must be Jiang Ye's newlywed wife.

I see your appearance is not bad, so I invite you to join our Art Troupe. Come to the Art Troupe to report next Monday. Any problems?"

Shen Man raised her eyes, scanned the other party lightly, and refused:

"Oh, thank you for the praise, but my aspirations lie elsewhere. No need."

If it weren't for the other party announcing her identity, she wouldn't even want to pay attention to her.

"Comrade Shen, since you know I'm praising you, how can you refuse such a good opportunity? This might be a choice that changes your destiny, isn't it?"

Li Yumei's temperament was like a chrysanthemum, but her condescending attitude and tone of charity were inexplicably annoying without her knowing it.

"Is the head of the Art Troupe very amazing? Can't you understand human language?

My granddaughter has already refused; who are you putting on that condescending air for?"

Old Master Lu was originally just drinking the water his granddaughter-in-law poured for him leisurely, but when he heard this female comrade's aggressive attitude, he couldn't help but slam his cup down heavily, his powerful aura fully unleashed.

For a time, the noisy sounds around them stopped, and everyone's eyes were focused here.

"You must be Comrade Shen's elder, right? Looking at you, you must not have read many books, right?

Do you know how many people are eyeing the positions in the Art Troupe?

Many female comrades are dying to join the troupe, get a position, have an allowance, and stand under the spotlight on the stage. How glorious~"

Li Yumei sneered, her posture becoming even more arrogant.

In her view, this Shen Man was just a face of a disaster, and her family background couldn't compare to her niece's at all!

Since they could get married, she could also find a way to make them divorce!

Even the most beautiful vase, after looking at it for a long time, a man would eventually get tired of it!

Although her niece wasn't as beautiful as Shen Man, her conditions were not bad at all!

The most critical thing was that her niece had a good family background. If it weren't for her niece being determined to marry Jiang Ye, she wouldn't have gone to such great lengths to come up with this method...

"That's right, this old man didn't read many books, but I'm not untalented. When I was young, I followed the Chairman on the Long March, the Crossing the Yangtze River Campaign, the Hundred Regiments Offensive, and earned some military merits."

"This old man's original name was Lu Erdan. Thanks to the Chairman not minding, he bestowed the name Changjun. I was the commander of the 28th Army Corps, known as Commander Lu."

"May I ask, Head Li, what was your father doing when this old man was fighting the little devils?"

"May I ask, my granddaughter doesn't want to join your so-called Art Troupe. Are you trying to force a sale?"

"Heh, this old man wants to hear what the highest commander on this Sea Island, Duan Wujiu, has to say."

Old Master Lu was slapped in the face for the first time; he originally wanted to keep a low profile.

Now it seemed that if he didn't prove his identity and support his granddaughter, any Tom, Dick, or Harry would come and make trouble!

*Boom—*

Bolts of lightning struck Li Yumei's head, shaking her heart and liver, making her numb.

Shen Man's grandfather was actually a retired commander!

He spoke of the Chairman in every sentence, had glorious military merits, and even called Division Commander Duan by his full name...

Not only Li Yumei, but other officers also stood up in awe, stood at attention, and saluted in the direction of the old man without saying a word!

The scene was no less solemn than the atmosphere of the collective wedding held in the auditorium just now.

Jiang Ye and his brother-in-law came back with food and saw this scene. His good mood was instantly destroyed, and he walked straight to his wife's table.

"Grandfather."

"Mm."

Old Master Lu slightly restrained his aura and said to his granddaughter's husband:

"Jiang Ye, this Head Li has such great official authority. She mocked me as an uncultured country bumpkin and even acted like she was doing a favor, condescendingly inviting your wife to work in the Art Troupe. You tell me, how should this be handled?"

"Head Li, slandering a military family member, do you need me to teach you how to apologize?"

Jiang Ye saw the other party and thought of her annoying niece, so he immediately didn't have a good face.

A strong sense of oppression struck. Li Yumei's face turned pale, knowing that she had kicked an iron plate this time.

Weighing the pros and cons, she clenched her fists and, under the gaze of everyone, lowered her arrogant head with difficulty:

"I'm sorry, I spoke without thinking. I shouldn't have treated the old gentleman with this attitude. I'm sorry, please don't hold it against me."

"Sigh, young people nowadays are really not steady enough."

Old Master Lu sighed gloomily, then waved his hand indifferently, looking like he wouldn't hold it against her, which won the respect of others present.

Li Yumei's self-esteem was hit, and she wanted to leave in embarrassment, but was stopped by Jiang Ye—

"Head Li, my wife is supported by me. I support her hobbies whatever she likes. She is not interested in your Art Troupe. Don't disturb my wife in the future, understand?"

Li Yumei was trembling with anger, having lost all face, and could only answer through gritted teeth, "Fine."

Then she covered her face and left, having lost all face!

"Alright, everyone eat. I'm just a retired old man now, nothing to see."

Old Master Lu had a warm smile, his aura of decisiveness and killing intent restrained, returning to the image of a harmless little old man.

He just wanted to retire by his grandson and granddaughter's side, help them take care of their little great-grandchildren when they had children, and live a beautiful life for the rest of his days.

If it weren't for that blind Head Li just now, he would have wanted to keep a low profile.

"Yes!"

The officers were full of admiration for this old leader and ordered one after another, lowering their heads to whisper to their wives.

It was also because of their popularization that the new military wives knew what kind of status Comrade Shen Man's grandfather had...

Killing the chicken to warn the monkey, that was how it was.

From then on, in the family compound, no military wife dared to confront Shen Man.

They were always polite to Shen Man and Pei Yan Ting, focusing on being friendly.

This matter soon reached the ears of the high-level military officials.

Those who already had opinions about the Art Troupe now had even more opinions.

The Art Troupe's funding was the most expensive.

All the art performances, clothes, food, drink, and cosmetics had to be the best.

A group of delicate girls couldn't be treated as roughly as training soldiers.

Raising such a money-burning group was a significant pressure on the finances.

Just right, taking advantage of this matter, the Finance Section Chief had a reason to make a fuss and slash the Art Troupe's expenditure this year...

In short, what awaited Li Yumei on Monday were public criticisms and penalties.

Because of this, Li Jiaojiao completely gave up on Jiang Ye.

Although she liked him, she wasn't to the point of disregarding her aunt's career just to get him! ===== CHAPTER 74 =====