Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife
Chapter 684: I Admit Defeat

Chapter 684: Chapter 684: I Admit Defeat

Everyone present was no fool; they all knew that murder was not only wrong but also illegal, yet Cheng Su dared to question Jiang Conghe in such a way.

Was she treating him like an idiot?

Jiang Conghe was extremely annoyed. Having been in politics for so many years, he had always been flattered and fawned upon. Suddenly being questioned like this, especially by a woman, he felt his dignity evaporate and a flash of murderous intent crossed his eyes.

Qi Taiguo saw it clearly and felt a chill in his heart. He subconsciously stood in front of Cheng Su, blocking Jiang Conghe’s line of sight and staring back at him.

There was a moment of silence in the room, and the atmosphere was heavy.

"Who committed murder?" Jiang Conghe squeezed the words out through his teeth.

"Exactly, who committed murder? You’re slandering us," Lu Shufen joined in, hearing her husband’s words. How ridiculous, she thought to herself, afraid of what? A mere company commander.

Cheng Su, standing behind Qi Taiguo, laughed out loud, laughter mingled with tears.

She patted Qi Taiguo’s arm, stepped forward, and said to Lu Shufen, "Madam Jiang truly has a busy life of the privileged. You came to my house the other day and bluntly asked me how much money it would take for me to divorce my husband—ten thousand, twenty thousand? I must admit I admire your motherly love, Madam Jiang. Whoever Doctor Chiang loves, just buy with money – what a wonderful mother!"

Regimental Commander Mai and others looked at Lu Shufen, thinking to themselves, could it be true? So shameless!

Lu Shufen’s face turned the color of purple sauce as she yelled, "You—you’re talking nonsense. I never said such a thing!"

Cheng Su ignored her and turned to Commissar Tan and the others, "Regimental Commander Mai, Commissar Tan, shouldn’t military marriages be protected? My husband is a righteous soldier, defending the homeland, repeatedly risking his life for the country. He’s a true hero, a man, not an object. Just because someone fancies him, they think they can buy him off with money? Is that what a soldier amounts to? An item?"

Qi Taiguo gave Chiang Qing a cold glance.

Chiang Qing trembled and lowered her head, her hands clenched tight.

"I truly love my husband, and why, Madam Jiang, must you tear our family apart just to indulge your maternal heart? So you attacked me without hesitation, pushing me into the corner of the table and causing me to miscarry!" Cheng Su looked at her coldly, then turned to Jiang Conghe, "Wasn’t the child in my womb a life, too? Whether intentional or not, Madam Jiang acted – doesn’t that count as having killed someone?"

What a sharp-tongued and fierce girl!

Jiang Conghe glared at her, a murderous aura swirling around him.

"You’re making it up, I did nothing of the sort, and you won’t pin this on me," Lu Shufen shrieked in desperation.

Anyway, without evidence, she would never admit to it, even if it killed her.

"My neighbors can testify; they saw you push me with their own eyes, and Doctor Chiang saw it too. Of course, I expect she’ll say she saw nothing," Cheng Su chuckled coldly. "If this is how justice works, then we common folk have no choice but to accept our lot."

Before Jiang Conghe could react, Cheng Su continued, "Commander Chiang, we are here to seek a resolution. Can you provide one? Since ancient times, the penalty for murder has been life for life. I don’t want Madam Jiang’s life; I just want her to make amends."

"You wish," Lu Shufen screamed shrilly. "Who do you think you are? Expecting me to apologize to you, pah! You don’t deserve it!"

Cheng Su’s smirk was almost a smile as she turned to Commissar Tan, "Commissar Tan, I have nothing more to say. We common people, what right do we have to speak? But it’s unfair to the old people to continue to worry and be frightened in their old age. Let’s say I accept my fate and apologize to Madam Jiang. Would trading one life for another be acceptable?"

This was a show of weakness that was anything but weak; it was a clear accusation that they bullied others because of their power.

Jiang Conghe’s face turned an ugly shade, hating this damned woman to death.