Chapter 78: Is Doctor Shen Dad Gu’s Girlfriend?

The atmosphere in the car grew quiet for a moment.

Gu Yanbin glanced at Yu Wanqin in the rearview mirror and spoke up first, “I’m not close with Doctor Shen. We just happened to run into each other.”

Yu Wanqin was busy unwrapping a chocolate candy for her daughter.

She felt a bit puzzled.

She didn’t understand why Gu Yanbin was explaining this to her.

For a moment, she didn’t know how to respond.

But she also felt it would be impolite to say nothing, so after a brief thought, she replied dryly, “Mm.”

Gu Yanbin thought she was upset and quickly added, “We really aren’t close! Before, I couldn’t even remember what she looked like!”

Yu Wanqin: “…”

There really was no need for him to explain so much.

She thought for another moment and replied, “Oh.”

Gu Yanbin grew so anxious he scratched his head, unsure what else to say. This felt even more challenging than capturing enemy spies.

The Jeep swayed and jolted along the road.

Yu Wanqin was genuinely worried he might get too worked up and drive into a ditch, so she could only remind him, “Commander Gu, focus on driving.”

Gu Yanbin’s heart sank.

He felt it was over. With such formality, Wanqin must have misunderstood.

Tongtong carefully observed Dad Gu and her mother’s expressions. Recalling what her mother had said—that the medicine in Doctor Shen’s hand was exactly the same as the one at Grandfather’s house—she tilted her little head and thought for a while before asking, “Dad Gu, how did you get to know Doctor Shen?”

“We used to live in the same compound, but I never paid any attention to her. I didn’t even know she existed. Later, when she came to Chuncheng Military District, your grandma called and asked me to look out for her a bit.”

Gu Yanbin cautiously watched Yu Wanqin’s expression.

“But in Chuncheng, I’ve only met her three times in total. To this day, I only know her surname—I don’t even remember her full name!”

Seeing how nervous he looked, Tongtong blinked her big eyes, chewed her chocolate with her little mouth, and said with a smile, “Okay, so it seems she’s not Dad Gu’s girlfriend.”

Gu Yanbin’s leg jerked, and he nearly slammed on the brakes.

“How could that be possible!”

Yu Wanqin was quite surprised. She had thought the two were quite close and had even worried earlier that Doctor Shen might misunderstand.

After all, when she was in the hospital before, she had heard many doctors mention it.

They said Doctor Shen liked Gu Yanbin and that the two were about to get married.

Could it have been just a rumor?

Seeing that Yu Wanqin seemed to believe him, Gu Yanbin quietly let out a sigh of relief.

He paused for a moment and changed the subject. “Earlier, I asked a friend of mine in the Judicial Department about your situation. He said that in cases like Lin Zhiguo’s, where the faultless party refuses to agree to a divorce no matter what, you can continue to escalate the matter, explain the circumstances, and let The Organization apply pressure. They might even grant a direct divorce ruling.”

“I’ll try to ask my friends in Jingshi to help coordinate and get your divorce certificate as soon as possible.”

Yu Wanqin hadn’t expected that when he went to handle matters, he was actually running around for her sake. A warm feeling of gratitude welled up in her heart.

She said somewhat sheepishly, “Thank you… I’ve caused you trouble again…”

“It’s no trouble at all!” Gu Yanbin tightened his grip on the steering wheel, his handsome face filled with sincerity. “You don’t need to be so polite with me.”

But Yu Wanqin was thinking that she owed Commander Gu another favor and had no idea how to repay it.

After returning to the family compound,

Tongtong divided the mooncakes into several portions. The largest portion was taken to her god-grandmother’s house.

Then, she gave portions to Aunt Liu Lan and several other neighbors who had helped her and her mother in the past.

On the way, they ran into Shen Wei. Seeing the mooncake box in Tongtong’s hand, her eyes lit up, and she approached, asking, “Tongtong, are you taking those mooncakes to visit your grandpa and grandma? They’re at the hospital taking care of your Third Uncle. Why don’t you give them to me? I’ll help you bring them back.”

As she spoke, she reached out to take the box from Tongtong.

Yu Wanqin stepped in front of Tongtong, shielding her, and sneered, “No need to trouble yourself. These are meant for Sister Lan’s family and have nothing to do with the Lin family.”

Shen Wei pursed her lips, displeased. “Ignoring your own relatives and rushing to care for others? Sister-in-law, I have to say, as a daughter-in-law, you’re really not behaving properly.”

Yu Wanqin smiled faintly. “Indeed, this daughter-in-law is truly incompetent. Seeing the old couple without money or mooncakes, why don’t you take out Lin Zhiguo’s savings and give it to them?”

“I heard Third Uncle’s illness still needs money for treatment. Why don’t you contribute to help him seek medical care in Jingshi, so the old couple won’t have to worry?”

These words struck Shen Wei right where it hurt.

Because she refused to give any money, the two old fools and Lin Zhiguo were all unhappy with her.

But where did she have any money left?

She had sent it all back to her parents’ home!

Tongtong rolled her eyes and tugged at her mother’s hand. “Mom, let’s go quickly. Brother An’an is waiting for us!”

Yu Wanqin also had no interest in watching Shen Wei’s miserable expression and left with her daughter.

Shen Wei spat fiercely behind them, her eyes dark and venomous. “What a piece of trash!”

She turned around and sneaked off toward the small grove on the back hill.

Tongtong and her mother brought the mooncakes to Liu Lan’s house.

Chen An’an took a bite first and exclaimed happily, “Mom! These mooncakes are so delicious! Even better than the ones you bought from the state-run restaurant before!”

Liu Lan was speechless, almost unable to watch. “You little glutton!”

As she spoke, she took a bite herself, and her eyes lit up.

“Oh my, these mooncakes are truly delicious! The filling is generous, fragrant, and not greasy at all! Wanqin, where did you buy them?”

Her son really wasn’t exaggerating!

Yu Wanqin’s eyes flickered slightly, and she vaguely explained, “I got lucky and ran into a truck from the south. Only these few boxes were left, and I bought them all.”

Everyone believed her and praised her good luck.

Liu Lan felt regretful in her heart—why hadn’t she been so lucky to run into such a find?

She had never tasted such exquisite pastries before, and they must have cost quite a bit.

Not wanting to take them for free, she gathered some homegrown vegetables and her own homemade pickled fish as a return gift.

Seeing this, others also picked some fruits, vegetables, or eggs to give to Yu Wanqin.

Yu Wanqin didn’t decline and accepted them all.

After all, reciprocity in gifts makes relationships feel warmer.

Meanwhile, as soon as Shen Wei reached the small grove, she saw Regiment Commander Yang, who had been waiting there.

The two of them were like fire meeting tinder, getting straight to the point as soon as they met.

After a passionate encounter, Shen Wei lay in Regiment Commander Yang’s arms, feeling utterly satisfied.

Ever since Lin Zhiguo became incapable, she had been meeting Regiment Commander Yang more and more frequently.

Regiment Commander Yang wasn’t as handsome as Lin Zhiguo, but he made up for it with his skills, leaving her breathless and overwhelmed every time.

“Old Yang, you have to help me. Now that Zhi Guo is no longer reliable, I want to get my job back…”

She leaned weakly against Regiment Commander Yang, speaking in a soft, coquettish tone.

Regiment Commander Yang held the warm, soft woman in his arms, enjoying her flattery and dependence.

In a moment of impulsiveness, he gave her another idea: “Getting her to give up her job isn’t hard… As long as we ruin her reputation so she can’t stay at the hospital, I’ll help you pull some strings, and the position will naturally be yours.”

“Here’s what we’ll do—I’ll find someone to cause a scene at the hospital for you.”

Shen Wei’s eyes lit up as if she saw hope, quickly wrapping her arms around him and kissing him again and again. “You’re so wonderful!”

“Then tell me, who’s better—me or Lin Zhiguo?” Regiment Commander Yang grew excited again, giving her a squeeze.

Before long, the small grove echoed with sounds that made one blush.

After lingering together for a while, Shen Wei straightened her clothes and slipped out of the grove like a thief.

Her heart racing with excitement and nervousness, she returned to the hospital, composed herself, and then pushed the door open angrily.

“Mom, Dad, guess who I just ran into in the family compound?”