Reborn as a Tough Army Wife-Chapter 780 - 775: Ignoring Morality

As for Zhou Yunmei, if she obediently followed Luo Dashan back to the countryside to live, although the days might be dull, they would be steady and secure.

As a couple with a child, life in the countryside would not be too lonely.

Economically, the four children would provide some money to support them, and if the two managed their expenses wisely, saving several hundred yuan a year would be an easy task, making their financial situation quite relaxed for elderly people in rural areas.

Moreover, if Zhou Yunmei remained honest for a long time, Luo Zhiyong and Fang Pingying would definitely change their views of her. With Fang Pingying’s generous nature, regardless of her relationship with Zhou Yunmei, at least financially and materially they would never be short-changed.

However, someone like Zhou Yunmei seemed incapable of living such a stable life; if she didn’t stir up trouble, she felt unsettled.

Although she verbally agreed to return to the countryside, she was secretly plotting ways to remain in the city.

In fact, the day before they planned to return to the countryside, she deliberately fell ill, forcing them to postpone the trip.

But perhaps retribution truly exists in this world, as during the period Zhou Yunmei pretended to be ill, a major incident occurred, making Zhou Yunmei regret not returning at the start and staying in the city.

Initially, though, Zhou Yunmei, while feigning illness, did enjoy a brief period of peaceful life in the city.

Since Zhou Yunmei had agreed to return to the countryside with Luo Dashan and Zhuzhu, and Luo Cuilan had already started working at the supermarket and moved into the dormitory there, Luo Zhiming, who didn’t want to live alone in such a large house in the countryside, rented a place close to where he hauled bricks and thus withdrew from their countryside home.

Thinking that Zhou Yunmei and Luo Dashan were only staying in the city for a few days, Zhou Yunmei was arranged to stay at Luo Dashan’s place.

During that time, Zhou Yunmei, as she was continuously ill, didn’t cause any trouble.

Every day, Luo Honglan went to work at the pastry shop, while Luo Dashan and Zhou Yunmei stayed at home with Zhuzhu. Luo Dashan went out to buy groceries, while Zhou Yunmei stayed home with Zhuzhu, recuperating, and when Luo Dashan returned with groceries, Zhou Yunmei prepared three meals a day.

In this way, she relieved a lot of burden from Luo Honglan, as Luo Dashan couldn’t cook, so Luo Honglan used to come back home on time to cook for him every day, and now she didn’t need to worry about this anymore.

Luo Honglan decided to eat and stay at the pastry shop’s place, occasionally coming back to sleep overnight.

Because Zhou Yunmei had some plans, her behavior during that period was good, making the honest Luo Dashan and Luo Honglan completely accept her, believing she had changed.

As for Fang Pingying and Luo Zhiyong’s side, life returned to a peaceful state, with both working outside during the day, a nanny watching over the children at home, and in the evening the household was lively.

However, while family life was peaceful, a problem arose with the business.

One day, Fang Pingying as usual went to the supermarket for work, but upon arrival, she heard arguing from the office.

Upon entering, she found Juzi and Liu Fengsheng in a dispute.

Seeing Fang Pingying, Juzi promptly came over, somewhat angrily saying, "Sister Fang, you’ve come at the right time; there’s something I want to tell you."

Fang Pingying glanced at Liu Fengsheng, then took Juzi outside, wanting her to explain what was happening and why she was in a quarrel with Liu Fengsheng.

Due to a lot happening at home recently, Fang Pingying had somewhat neglected the supermarket business.

Juzi snorted upon Fang Pingying mentioning Liu Fengsheng and told her, "You know Liu Fengsheng handed in his resignation a few days ago, right?"

"I know, he mentioned it to me." At the time, Liu Fengsheng had told Fang Pingying he planned to do a small business outside, hence his resignation from the supermarket working for them; having heard he wished to start his own business, Fang Pingying couldn’t stop him and readily agreed.

Juzi scoffed and continued, "But do you know why Liu Fengsheng resigned?"

"What?" Judging by Juzi’s tone, something seemed wrong—it indicated something had happened unbeknownst to her.

Indeed, Juzi quickly continued, "We all know the city’s east recently opened up the largest supermarket. Turns out the biggest boss there is Liu Fengsheng."

"Moreover, I asked around—the internal operations of that supermarket are exactly the same as ours, and even many of our non-public internal workings were leaked there. Since they opened, it’s like they’re running against our supermarket, as whenever we plan promotional pricing, they launch those items beforehand, pulling away at least thirty percent of our customers."

Truth be told, hearing this from Juzi, Fang Pingying found it hard to believe.

Though she rejected Liu Fengsheng’s affections, she had always trusted his character, and given how much he helped when she needed it, she had always trusted him.

At work, whenever there were issues, it was typically discussed among the three bosses and Liu Fengsheng; they rarely excluded him.

But she never expected Liu Fengsheng would do such a thing.

How to put it—if worded nicely, Liu Fengsheng was merely starting his own business, but harshly, he exploited her trust to pilfer their supermarket’s management model.

If Liu Fengsheng wasn’t her friend, perhaps she could accept more easily, as regardless of time, whenever a new industry starts, someone will inevitably mimic it, and nobody can control others not entering your industry.

This situation arose from their imperfect management system, allowing room for exploitation.

Yet Liu Fengsheng’s actions really disappointed Fang Pingying.

Therefore, after chatting briefly with Juzi, Fang Pingying directly confronted Liu Fengsheng, asking, "Brother Liu, is what Juzi said true?"

"It’s true." Liu Fengsheng admitted bluntly, looking at Fang Pingying, "If you want to scold me like Juzi or vent your anger, I can bear it, since it was my wrongdoing to start."

Judging by Liu Fengsheng’s demeanor, it was as if he had anticipated this encounter today, willing to accept whatever she said, for he had already accomplished his desired goals, disregarding moral obligations. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Thus, their friendship too ended here—what more was there to say?

Speaking too much could ultimately become a self-inflicted humiliation.