The 60s Island: The Daily Life of a Capitalist Young Lady with the Army - Chapter 58: Long Peiye Must Have Been Deceived!

Chapter 58: Long Peiye Must Have Been Deceived!

The man’s voice was deep and forceful: “Mm, last time you seemed to really like it.”

Xu Xiangsi genuinely enjoyed going to the seaside.

That vast blue ocean could calm her restless heart.

But she was lazy, and going alone felt boring.

Now hearing Long Peiye actually offer to accompany her, she was absolutely willing: “Great!”

She agreed cheerfully, the corners of her mouth curling upward.

Meanwhile, the man working diligently in the yard had far more complex thoughts than she imagined.

Tide pooling was real.

But more importantly, he was suppressing a fire within.

No matter who came to provoke Xu Xiangsi today—

Whether it was Bai Rumeng, Li Rumeng, or Wang Rumeng—

Their words and actions superficially looked down upon Xu Xiangsi as a “lazy woman.”

But in reality, weren’t they also looking down on his judgment?

They completely disregarded the fact that “Xu Xiangsi is Long Peiye’s wife.”

Why should his wife be lectured by irrelevant people?

He needed to do something.

He had to use actions to clearly and unequivocally prove to everyone that he and Xu Xiangsi were a deeply affectionate newlywed couple.

Their relationship was sweet as honey—others should stay away and not even think about disrupting it.

Meanwhile—

Bai Rumeng ran back to the Arts Troupe dormitory in tears, fuming with anger.

With a loud “bang,” she slammed the door shut, startling her roommate.

“Rumeng, what’s wrong? Who upset you?”

Bai Rumeng didn’t respond, plopping down on her bed with her chest heaving violently.

Her mind replayed Xu Xiangsi’s calm yet cutting demeanor.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became; the more she thought, the more humiliated she felt!

Why!

How dare that woman act so arrogantly in front of her?

Just because she had fairer skin and was slightly prettier?

Bai Rumeng bit her lip, jealousy and resentment nearly materializing in her eyes.

She’s only relying on having just arrived on the island, not yet weathered by the harsh sun!

Bai Rumeng thought maliciously.

Just wait.

In a few months, after daily exposure to the salty, humid sea breeze and the skin-peeling sun—

She guaranteed Xu Xiangsi would be weathered like the common fisherwomen on the island!

Her skin would turn dark and rough, her figure becoming thin and bony.

Then, let’s see what she’d use to seduce Battalion Commander Long!

Let’s see if Battalion Commander Long would still like her face!

But the jealousy burning in Bai Rumeng’s heart didn’t fade with time—instead, it grew fiercer.

Waiting for heaven to punish Xu Xiangsi was too slow!

She needed to take initiative!

She had to uncover that woman’s background!

The next day, Bai Rumeng began inquiring around the Military Compound.

She chatted with familiar Military Wives, probing subtly: “Sister-in-law, where is Battalion Commander Long’s new wife from? She looks so delicate.”

Most responses were vague.

“I heard she’s from Shanghai.”

“Yeah, you can tell she was raised in a big city—her skin is so tender.”

“Who knows about her specific family background? Battalion Commander Long keeps his mouth shut.”

After asking around, aside from the vague information “from Shanghai,” she gained nothing.

Xu Xiangsi seemed to have appeared out of thin air, shrouded in mystery.

Bai Rumeng gritted her teeth.

If ordinary people didn’t know, there must be somewhere that did!

She thought of one place—the military’s Household Registration Section.

There, she would definitely find Xu Xiangsi’s most detailed records!

Having made up her mind, Bai Rumeng deliberately returned to her dormitory to change into clean clothes. Then, steeling herself, she pulled two Cloth coupons from her savings meant for a new dress, bought a piece of fashionable floral fabric, and wrapped up a pack of White Rabbit Candy.

Carrying these items with a sweet, harmless smile plastered on her face, she walked into the Household Registration Section office.

“Aunt Wang, busy working?”

Aunt Wang, the section head, was sorting through files with her head down. Hearing the voice, she looked up and smiled when she saw it was Bai Rumeng.

“It’s Rumeng! No rehearsals today?”

“Just finished. Thought I’d come see you,” Bai Rumeng said familiarly, placing the items on the table.

Aunt Wang immediately beamed. “Oh, you didn’t have to bring anything!”

“Don’t say that—I was thinking how hard you work. It’s just a small token.”

She was sweet-tongued and pretty, and Aunt Wang had always liked her.

The two chatted warmly for a while.

Then, Bai Rumeng casually brought up, “By the way, Aunt Wang, Comrade Xu Xiangsi from Battalion Commander Long’s family is practically a fellow townsman of mine. My family asked me to get her specific home address so we can write to each other later.”

Aunt Wang hesitated. “Well… that’s against the rules.”

Bai Rumeng immediately took her hand, shaking it gently, her voice taking on a coaxing tone.

“Aunt Wang, please help me out. We’re all in the same compound—otherwise, I won’t know how to explain it to my family.”

Eyeing the lovely floral fabric and the pack of candy, and unable to resist Bai Rumeng’s wheedling, Aunt Wang finally relented.

She dug out Xu Xiangsi’s file from the cabinet and copied down an address for her.

“Don’t tell anyone I gave this to you!”

“Don’t worry!”

Bai Rumeng clutched the address like a treasure.

Finding a secluded spot, she immediately dialed the number of the Shanghai neighborhood office listed.

When the call connected, she cleared her throat, her voice instantly turning stern and official.

“Hello, this is the XX Unit of the South Sea Fleet. We need to verify the family background of Comrade Xu Xiangsi, a military dependent. Your cooperation is required.”

The excuse worked like a charm.

The office staff didn’t dare delay and promptly went to check the records.

The rustle of paper shuffling came through the phone line, each second hammering at Bai Rumeng’s heart.

Then, a single word traveled through the receiver, freezing the blood in her veins.

“…Her grandfather was Shanghai’s famous Cotton Yarn Tycoon before liberation. His class status… is Capitalist. He’s already been sent down…”

Capitalist!

Bai Rumeng’s mind buzzed as if it had exploded!

Who was Long Peiye?

A revolutionary soldier of impeccable lineage! A battle hero with glorious achievements!

How could he marry the descendant of a Capitalist?!

It was utterly absurd!

One thought screamed madly in her mind—

Long Peiye must have been deceived!

He must have been fooled by that vixen face of Xu Xiangsi!

Bai Rumeng’s fingers gripping the telephone receiver turned pale from the force, her eyes gleaming with an almost fanatical light.

She was going to tell him the truth! She was going to expose that woman’s true nature!

After hanging up, she practically ran all the way to Long Peiye’s office.