The 60s Island: The Daily Life of a Capitalist Young Lady with the Army - Chapter 56: Tsk, What a Hassle

Chapter 56: Tsk, What a Hassle

Xu Xiangsi’s temper flared up instantly.

She crossed her arms, lifted her chin slightly, and cast a sidelong glance at this flamboyantly dressed female comrade standing before her.

What’s wrong with me sleeping until now?

Her voice carried the hoarseness of someone just awakened, yet it didn’t diminish the sarcastic edge in her tone.

Which national law states that people aren’t allowed to sleep at this hour?

Bai Rumeng was nearly choked by her self-righteous attitude.

She stamped her foot, her face filled with righteous indignation.

How can you be so lazy!

Which sister-in-law in the military compound isn’t up before dawn, busy with laundry and cooking? Yet here you are, sleeping until the sun is high in the sky and still thinking you’re in the right?

The more Bai Rumeng spoke, the angrier she became. Remembering the gossip she’d heard that morning, she found even more ammunition for her attack.

No wonder all the sisters-in-law in the compound say you’re a lazy woman!

You open your mouth to be fed and extend your arms to be dressed! The weeds in the yard have grown taller than people, yet you don’t care, forcing Battalion Commander Long to personally clear the land and plant crops himself!

At this point, Bai Rumeng’s gaze involuntarily drifted toward the yard.

The plot of land had been neatly tended, even paved with a cobblestone path, so exquisitely maintained it seemed almost unreal.

The jealousy in her eyes nearly materialized, as if it could burn through that very land.

How could a hero like Battalion Commander Long marry such a woman who does nothing?

Xu Xiangsi caught the jealousy in her eyes, a mocking curve forming at the corner of her lips.

Oh? She chuckled lightly, speaking slowly and deliberately. You’re right, there really isn’t a single household chore that requires my attention.

She deliberately paused, satisfied to see Bai Rumeng’s expression darken further.

After all, meals are delivered from the canteen—no need for me to cook.

The floors at home are swept by Long Peiye.

As for the yard, as you can see, he’s maintained it perfectly.

Xu Xiangsi lazily spread her hands, wearing an expression of innocence and subtle boasting. Tell me, what else can I do every day besides sleep?

These words were like a poisoned dagger, precisely striking Bai Rumeng’s heart.

Bai Rumeng trembled with rage, her pretty face turning purplish-red. You! You’re simply not worthy of marrying Battalion Commander Long!

Xu Xiangsi raised an eyebrow, as if hearing the most ridiculous joke.

What, I’m not worthy? Her gaze sharp as a blade, she stared directly at the other woman. Are you worthy?

I… Bai Rumeng’s face flushed crimson instantly, as if she’d been publicly stripped naked, overwhelmed by shame and anger.

She stammered for a long moment, unable to form a single word, finally forcing herself to repeat that feeble statement.

Anyway… anyway, you’re just not worthy!

Xu Xiangsi let out a derisive laugh.

She shrugged indifferently. What does it matter whether I’m worthy or not?

Long Peiye just happens to like me.

Her tone was light, yet carried a crushing sense of victory. What can you do about it?

You—

Bai Rumeng nearly fainted on the spot from sheer fury.

Seeing Xu Xiangsi’s confident, unbothered demeanor, she reached the peak of humiliated rage and blurted out recklessly.

Battalion Commander Long treats you so well—what have you ever done for him?

She stood like a judge, pointing at Xu Xiangsi’s nose. “He’s a man! He already works hard training in the military to protect our country. When he comes home, he still has to serve you and do these tasks that should be done by women!”

“And you? You just sleep all day at home, only knowing how to enjoy yourself! What have you ever done for him?”

The smile on Xu Xiangsi’s face faded.

She stared steadily at Bai Rumeng, the teasing gone from her eyes, leaving only calmness behind.

That calmness was more unsettling than a raging storm.

“I have done something,” she said. “I give him one yuan every day.”

Xu Xiangsi’s tone was serious, as if she were stating something of utmost importance.

She tilted her head slightly, looking at the completely stunned Bai Rumeng, and added unhurriedly, “That’s probably more than your daily wage as an Arts Troupe comrade, isn’t it?”

Bai Rumeng froze completely.

One yuan?

Every day?

This was nothing short of a profound insult!

How was this any different from throwing money directly in her face?

She felt the blood in her entire body rushing backward, making her dizzy, her ears ringing.

“You… you’re using money to indulge in pleasure!” Bai Rumeng finally found her voice again, but it was sharp and piercing from extreme fury. “This is corruption! It’s the behavior of Capitalism! I’m going to the military district—I’m going to report you!”

She had found a new angle of attack, clutching at it like a lifeline, blustering with a courage she didn’t truly possess.

Hearing this, Xu Xiangsi couldn’t even be bothered to lift her eyelids.

“Go ahead,” she uttered lightly, completely unconcerned. “I’d actually like to hear which family’s wife gets accused of such a serious crime just for giving her own man pocket money.”

“Wife?”

“Her own man?”

These two phrases pierced Bai Rumeng’s heart like two red-hot iron rods.

Her eyes reddened with rage. Stamping her feet, she nearly shrieked, “You must have used some shameless, seductive trick to bewitch Battalion Commander Long!”

“Otherwise, how could he ever be interested in a woman like you, who has nothing to offer but her looks!”

Xu Xiangsi finally laughed.

As if she had heard an amusing comment, she leisurely brushed a strand of her hair, her movements exuding a natural, captivating charm. “Maybe… it’s precisely because I’m good-looking.”

She tilted her head, her gaze innocent and sincere. “Our Long Peiye is a bit shallow.”

“He just likes this face of mine.”

At that, Bai Rumeng felt as if she were about to have a heart attack from anger.

She could call Xu Xiangsi lazy, accuse her of doing nothing, but she couldn’t bear to hear the hero in her heart described as “shallow”!

“You’re talking nonsense!” Bai Rumeng retorted vehemently. “Battalion Commander Long is not the kind of person who only cares about looks!”

“Oh?” Xu Xiangsi looked at her with a smile, her eyes holding a teasing glint, like a cat toying with a mouse. “Then why don’t you tell me.”

“Since I’m so lazy and so useless, what exactly did our Long Peiye see in me?”

“…”

Bai Rumeng was instantly silenced.

Yes, what did he see in her?

That question, like a ghost, had haunted her mind countless times, yet she had never found an answer.

Her mind went completely blank, rendered speechless by Xu Xiangsi’s simple question.

Watching Xu Xiangsi’s confident expression, Bai Rumeng’s face flushed red then turned pale, until all her resentment and jealousy finally transformed into bitter hatred.

I… I’ll make sure Battalion Commander Long sees your true colors!

After throwing out this threat, she turned and stormed off in a huff, looking like a defeated dog.

Xu Xiangsi watched her fleeing figure and curled her lips in disdain.

She had expected this.

That Long Peiye—with his handsome, upright posture and having become a battalion commander at such a young age with such promising prospects—

How could a man like him not have a few young girls pining after him?

Tch, what a nuisance.