Transmigrated as Cannon Fodder — I Rise to Female Lead Through Hard Work-Chapter 209: Transformation

Everyone outside who heard the commotion knew who was being talked about; after all, living in the same place means there aren’t many big secrets. Li Hongying wanted this effect, hoping that no one would dare come knocking to spread gossip again in the future.

This time, Li Hongying was standing up for Yi Roujing, as their family was 100% supportive of this daughter-in-law, assuming others wouldn’t dare speak again.

"Mr. Ding, are your parents here?" A teacher who was on good terms with Ding Ancheng came in, smiling as he greeted Li Hongying, "Are you Anmin’s mother?"

"Ah, hello, hello." Li Hongying responded with a smile.

Li Hongying didn’t visit often, so many teachers at County First Middle School had never met her. Taking this opportunity, many people came to greet her, including Director Wang Bingzhi, who had seen Li Hongying help Yi Roujing by indirectly criticizing others.

"Director Wang." Many teachers were especially warm and respectful when they saw Wang Bingzhi.

"Sister-in-law, hello, I’m Wang Bingzhi, the director of County First Middle School, I get along well with Ancheng, and with his wife too." Wang Bingzhi extended his hand, and Li Hongying hurriedly shook hands with him.

"Hello, Director Wang, hello." Li Hongying felt somewhat uneasy, not expecting that a school leader would actually come too.

"Sister-in-law, why don’t you come to my house for dinner tonight..."

"No, no need." Li Hongying quickly waved her hand, "You and your wife should come to our house, later Roujing and the others will be there, and we can all enjoy the lively gathering together."

"Ancheng and Roujing have mentioned before they’ve been guests at your place, so today you must let us try my cooking too," said Li Hongying, who knew about Wang Bingzhi. She had heard from Ding Anmin that when they went to the county seat, due to Hu Heping, they had dined at his place, and the house on Bright Alley was also bought with his help.

"Well then, respect is better than obedience," Wang Bingzhi replied with a smile. "Sister-in-law, there are always aspects of school management regarding employee families that we don’t handle well. We will correct this. If slanderous remarks occur, the school will conduct a serious investigation and handle it. We apologize for any inconvenience brought to you this time."

"I believe in the school’s management," Li Hongying said with a smile. "Others might have heard it from somewhere; since we rarely come by and Roujing is busy with work, they might have misunderstood. Once things are explained clearly, I don’t think anyone will speak recklessly again."

"Indeed, indeed." Wang Bingzhi’s smile deepened, realizing only a reasonable elder can educate someone as excellent as Ding Ancheng, "We’ve had contact with your daughter-in-law; she’s outstanding and was even awarded a bravery flag by the province. Let’s see who would dare to gossip."

"Ancheng and Roujing are too low-key, doing good deeds without leaving their names; I didn’t even promote them, didn’t expect irrational people to bump into this kind of thing, but it won’t happen again."

...

Wang Bingzhi chatted with Li Hongying for quite a while, the courtyard filled with joyful laughter. Other teachers heard about the incident for the first time, gaining some understanding of Yi Roujing. Even if they didn’t know the details, with Wang Bingzhi’s words in mind, who would dare speak ill of Yi Roujing in the future? Surely no one wanting to maintain their school position would risk it.

"Sister-in-law, I’ll head back first and bring my wife over later," Wang Bingzhi said with a smile.

"Eh, alright, alright, take your time, once I’ve cooked most of the dishes, Ancheng will go and fetch you, we’re so close anyway," Li Hongying said.

"Alright, alright." After Wang Bingzhi left, others also gradually departed, yet discussions ensued outside.

"Is it that mother from Teacher Yang’s house causing trouble again?"

"Isn’t it just her? No wonder Teacher Yang’s wife has been staying at her parental home recently. With a mother-in-law like that, how can the house be peaceful? This time she even brought her little daughter along."

"You probably haven’t seen her, but I have; she’s quite the character, no wonder she isn’t married at twenty-two."

"I’ve seen her, I’ve seen her, she’s so plump I heard she eats three bowls per meal, and she’s lazy as well. This kind of person actually wants to have intentions towards Mr. Ding, what is she even thinking?"

...

Meanwhile, Ding Weihuo was waiting at the house on Bright Alley for the group of Yi Roujing as they returned from work.

"Dad, you’re here." Ding Anmin was happy to see Ding Weihuo but wondered why he hadn’t seen Li Hongying, "Dad, where’s mom?"

"Your mom is over at County First Middle School, we’re having dinner there tonight. I came specifically to wait for you all, now let’s take the ingredients over," Ding Weihuo replied.

The three brothers of Yi family were all strong, easily handling a big bag of rice, two watermelons, and some vegetables.

"Dad, why are we suddenly cooking at County First Middle School?" Ding Anguo was puzzled because if the ingredients were here, it meant this wasn’t the original plan.

Ding Weihuo furrowed his brows slightly, glancing secretly at Yi Roujing with a look of sympathy.

Yi Roujing coincidentally caught his gaze, feeling a little surprised, "Dad, what’s going on? Is it something related to me?"

"Roujing, don’t mind what others say. Our family understands, and that’s enough," Ding Weihuo said gently.

Yi Roujing blinked, not understanding, "Dad, what happened? Although at County First Middle School I’m just there to sleep at night, I occasionally meet Ancheng’s colleagues on off days, and everyone seems nice." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"There are always exceptions." Ding Weihuo sighed, "Anmin, when we get there, don’t provoke your mom; she’s upset today and got into an argument. Be mindful of what you say."

Named, Ding Anmin was bewildered, "Dad, when have I ever provoked mom? I’m very well-behaved, but what happened that mom would get into a fight, and what does it have to do with sister-in-law?"

"It’s disgraceful people saying disgraceful things. Even I think there’s something wrong with that person; I’ve never seen such a thing, and you don’t need to know the details, just that it was spoken by someone with issues." It was rare for Ding Weihuo to say so much, and like a tongue twister, Ding Anmin was left speechless.

"Looks like it’s quite a big deal; mom has argued with her family before, I’ve seen it, but it’s the first time I’ve heard dad speak ill of others," Ding Anmin whispered to Yi Roujing.

Yi Roujing hadn’t felt too differently at first, but once entering the employee housing area of County First Middle School, she sensed something unusual.

While previously everyone simply greeted each other or nodded as an acquaintance, tonight was different. Everyone greeted her with excessive warmth, many even handed her vegetables and eggs, overwhelming Yi Roujing.

"Whoa—what major thing did mom do?" Ding Anmin exclaimed.

"Roujing, you’re here." Li Hongying had been watching at the gate, and upon seeing the familiar figures in the distance, she raised her hand to call out.

Ding Ancheng had already stepped forward to personally greet them, taking the bag of rice from Yi Weiliang and carrying it inside.