Chapter 32: So We Are Family After All

Another person joined in, saying, “I also heard that the director knows her family isn’t well-off, so he specially gave her some money for clothes, telling her to buy cosmetics and fancy outfits. That way, when he takes her to high-class events next time, she can dress properly and not embarrass him.”

“Hah, men are all so superficial. As long as they have a young, beautiful woman by their side, they feel proud.”

Honestly, I wouldn’t believe that little vixen hasn’t slept with Director Cao.

Seeing her already climbing over me like this is infuriating.

No, I have to come up with a way to deal with this little bitch.

Sister Wan grew increasingly jealous and furious as she listened, bitterly saying, “Who wants to be in her favor? Us honest folks just have to take their scowls.”

After work, Sister Wan made a special trip to the market.

She remembered that Director Cao’s wife often came to buy vegetables around this time and sometimes they would exchange a few words.

Sure enough, after waiting a few minutes at the market entrance, she saw Mrs. Cao approaching and quickly struck up a conversation.

After chatting about the weather and the children, she remarked, “The esteemed wife of the director still comes out to buy groceries herself? I heard Director Cao spends every day out enjoying lavish meals with someone else, buying her clothes and cosmetics.”

Mrs. Cao was full-figured with fair skin. Though in her forties, she still retained her charm and liked to dress well.

Hearing Sister Wan’s words, her expression changed. “For whom?”

Sister Wan pretended to have slipped up and nervously said, “Oh, I was just joking. Don’t take it to heart.”

Mrs. Cao was furious. “You clearly can’t stand it and want me to know, so you come running to me. Just say it outright then.”

Sister Wan said, “Ah, it was my fault for speaking carelessly. It’s just that there’s a young woman newly arrived at our credit union. She’s quite pretty and often accompanies the director to social functions.”

Damn you, old hag.

I thought you were honest, but now that you’re middle-aged, you’re stirring up trouble for me.

Mrs. Cao stormed off angrily.

Sister Wan was ecstatic: now this is going to be interesting.

I don’t believe that after Mrs. Cao makes a fuss like this, Cheng Juan will still be able to lord it over us!

Mrs. Cao went home, fuming as she sat on the sofa.

Just then, Director Cao came home and, seeing her mood, asked puzzled, “What’s wrong? Who upset you?”

Mrs. Cao said, “I heard you’ve been getting pretty close to a young girl lately.”

Director Cao: “Huh?! What young girl? Who told you such nonsense?”

Mrs. Cao: “How would I know which girl? I’m not spying on you.”

Director Cao: “You’re so scattered, I don’t understand a word.”

Mrs. Cao: “The new pretty girl who just started working there.”

Director Cao: “Oh, Cheng Juan. I often take her to meetings because she has beautiful handwriting and speaks English. I asked her to take minutes and act as a translator. She’sI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.