Marrying My Bestie's Ferocious Brother - He Calls Me His Baby!-Chapter 270 - 269: Bold Enough to File a False Complaint? Let Me Show You What a Sea of People Looks Like!
Liu Meihua’s hand was trembling.
The scorching military canteen was paused right in front of her.
The white steam emerging from the spout was like a venomous snake, burrowing into her nostrils.
Gu Yanshen said nothing.
He just stood there, like a black wall, casting a shadow that completely enveloped her.
It was deathly silent around them.
Everyone’s gaze was fixed on her like a spotlight.
"Pour."
Gu Yanshen spoke only one word.
Liu Meihua shook violently.
She could feel the cold sweat soaking through the durable fabric on her back.
She swiftly raised her head, wanting to say something polite.
But as soon as she met Gu Yanshen’s indifferent eyes, all words got stuck in her throat.
She extended her hand.
That well-maintained hand was now trembling like a leaf in an autumn breeze.
She grasped the handle of the canteen.
Hot.
Yet she didn’t dare let go.
She lifted the canteen and walked toward the clean tea mug.
"Bang."
The spout clashed against the rim of the mug, making a sharp sound.
Boiling water poured inside.
It also splashed out, scalding her the back of her hand, instantly turning red.
Liu Meihua winced from the pain, almost dropping the canteen.
But she dared not.
She carried the steaming cup step by step to Lin Wan Yi.
Each step felt like walking on the tip of a knife.
"Lin... Teacher."
She forced out these three words through clenched teeth, her voice dry and raspy like sandpaper.
"Please have some tea."
Lin Wan Yi did not move.
The Gu An in her arms looked up and glanced at Liu Meihua’s distorted face.
Then, he extended his little hand and nudged the tea mug toward his mom.
Lin Wan Yi finally reached out and took the mug.
"Thank you, Vice Director Liu."
Her voice was very calm.
This calmness was sharper than any sarcasm, stabbing directly into Liu Meihua’s heart.
Zheng Xiulan stepped forward, clapped her hands.
"Alright, alright! The misunderstandings are all cleared up!"
She turned to the parents who were still indignant, with a genuine smile on her face.
"Everyone saw it, Teacher Lin is really talented! I’ve decided, this wall will be fully entrusted to Teacher Lin!"
As soon as she spoke, the parents cheered.
"Wonderful!"
"Teacher Lin, will you still paint Happy Sheep? My kid was dreaming about it last night!"
Lin Wan Yi put down the tea mug and shook her head.
Everyone was stunned.
Only hearing Lin Wan Yi cleared her throat, her voice not loud but clearly reaching everyone’s ears.
"Happy Sheep is just the beginning."
She walked to the massive white wall, pointed with her hand.
"What I want to paint is an entire world."
"A beautiful habitat jointly built by all kinds of small animals."
"I call it ’Animal City’."
"The one driving the bulldozer can be a strong bear; the one driving the fire truck can be a courageous German Shepherd; besides Happy Sheep the doctor, there could be rabbit nurses in the hospital."
"In the fields, diligent little pigs are farming; on the construction site, hippo brothers are moving bricks."
"Every little animal has its own occupation, contributing its strength to building this home."
Lin Wan Yi’s voice seemed to have magic.
Everyone listened, utterly entranced.
Before their eyes, a vast colorful picture seemed to appear.
It was not only beautiful.
It was hope, unity, and the simplest truths that kids could understand.
"My goodness..." Su Qing muttered, "This... this is too amazing!"
"Teacher Lin! Hurry and paint! Start now!" Shi Father, being impatient, had already started rolling up his sleeves.
"Right! We’ll help you!"
"I’ll go home and fetch a ladder!"
"I’ll go to the cafeteria to borrow some tables to make a stage!"
Parents’ enthusiasm was thoroughly ignited.
In less than ten minutes.
An impromptu "Teacher Lin Support Squad" was formed on the spot.
Su Qing and a few ladies became the logistics ministers, responsible for serving tea and water, along with minding the children.
Shi Father and a few strong men became the engineering captains, puffing away, bringing over scaffolding from elsewhere and setting it securely by the wall.
Lin Wan Yi stood on the scaffolding, holding a paintbrush.
Below were dozens of eyes filled with expectation and admiration.
And in the corner of the yard.
Liu Meihua was assigned a "glorious" task by Zheng Xiulan.
Washing dishes.
Washing those bowls that had held "pig’s food" paint.
She crouched by the faucet, holding a hard-bristle brush, scrubbing a rough porcelain bowl until it squeaked.
Water splashed, splattering all over her face.
She looked at the bustling scene not far away, at Lin Wan Yi surrounded by everyone.
That face, covered in heavy powder, was so gloomy it was dripping.
She thumped the bowl in her hand heavily against the cement ground.
Then, she stood up, wiped her hands with her sleeve.
Seizing the moment when no one was watching, she slipped silently into the office building like a mouse.
Her office door closed with a "bang" and was locked from the inside.
Liu Meihua walked to the desk, picked up the black telephone.
Her fingers were pale from exertion.
She dialed a familiar number.
The phone was quickly answered.
"Hello? Is this Mr. Zhang? It’s Xiao Liu from the agency kindergarten!"
Her voice, which had been sullen and cutting a moment ago, instantly became sweet and sticky, with just the right touch of grievance.
"Oh dear, Mr. Zhang, let me tell you, a big thing happened here!"
"Do you remember the wife of Mr. Gu I mentioned to you? Yes, yes, that capitalist lady!"
"She’s causing chaos now! Painting all over our kindergarten walls, those things she’s painting, let me tell you, it’s complete chaos!"
"The kids are acting like they’re possessed! Not attending classes, ignoring the teachers, just crowding around that wall every day!"
"Yes! A huge crowd! Even the parents are joining in! Director Zheng... Director Zheng has lost her mind, she actually supports her!"
"This is not painting at all! This is promoting bourgeois liberalization! It’s corrupting the next generation of our revolution!"
Liu Meihua grew more excited as she spoke, her voice becoming tearful.
"Mr. Zhang, if this evil trend isn’t stopped quickly, the consequences will be unimaginable! You must come and see for yourself, come make decisions for us!"
...
Dusk.
The setting sun bathed the entire military compound in a warm golden hue.
Beneath the kindergarten’s outer wall, there was a crowd.
Not just the kindergarten’s children and their parents.
Even off-duty cadres, cafeteria chefs, and some soldiers on leave came to see the spectacle after hearing the news.
The once drab wall had become a miracle at this moment.
A colorful fairy tale world was being created before everyone’s eyes, piece by piece.
Every face was filled with smiles of amazement and delight.
Liu Meihua stood behind the window on the second floor of the office building.
She looked at the bustling scene below, at the astonishing and incredible mural.
There was not a trace of jealousy or anger on her face.
Rather, a cold, sinister smile of a successful scheme.
She picked up the phone on the table and dialed again.
"Mr. Zhang."
Her voice was lowered, like a venomous snake hissing.
"Yes, you heard it all, right?"
"The noise outside is just the current scene."
"The bigger the scene, the better!"
She looked at the happy faces downstairs, her smile becoming more twisted.
"When the leaders arrive and see this crowd with their own eyes..."
"The nature of the problem..."
"Will become even more severe!"
