Ch 108: It’s Not Certain Who Will Take This Laxative
Because she discovered that the rim of the cup was somewhat unclean, with a white powder.
Besides that, a faint strange smell filled her nasal cavity.
Since becoming pregnant, Shen Mingyue’s hearing and sense of smell had become much sharper. She didn’t know why, but she felt rather on edge.
Ordinarily, she definitely wouldn’t have noticed this faint smell, but it just so happened that she was pregnant, and her nose was now more sensitive than a dog’s.
Thinking about seeing Zhou Xiaofei sneak out and then peek back in that day, she suddenly had a suspicion.
So she was secretly waiting for this opportunity. In a short while, Gu Yuanzhou would drive to pick her up. Once they arrived at the venue, they would start preparing.
Although she didn’t know what this powdered medicine was for, it definitely wasn’t anything good; there was no need to even think about it.
Thinking this, Shen Mingyue instantly felt that Zhou Xiaofei’s conscience was incredibly bad. In order to teach her a lesson, she could even come up with this kind of trick.
Today was a major occasion. She represented Gu Yuanzhou on one hand and the nation on the other.
If she made a fool of herself at this occasion, wouldn’t that be tarnishing the nation’s image?
Shen Mingyue was deeply patriotic, so she took today’s matter very seriously and made thorough preparations in advance.
She never expected to almost fall victim to Zhou Xiaofei, that fool.
Shen Mingyue angrily gnashed her teeth, unwilling to be so easily schemed against. Quickly, she thought of another way. She poured all the water into another cup, intending to return it to Zhou Xiaofei later.
Didn’t she want to drug her? Then let her get what she deserved. Bad deeds will inevitably lead to backlash.
She wanted to see what kind of medicine this was.
After class, Shen Mingyue leisurely returned to her office, naturally holding the emptied water cup.
Zhou Xiaofei was waiting for this, for a full forty minutes, she had been worrying about this matter, practically unable to sit still.
Now, seeing that Shen Mingyue’s cup was empty, she was overjoyed. She knew it, Shen Mingyue wouldn’t possibly not drink water! Not to mention that she already liked to stay hydrated, even someone who usually doesn’t like to drink water, after lecturing for a class, would have a dry mouth.
This country bumpkin finally took the bait. Thinking about how in a few hours, Shen Mingyue would make a fool of herself at such a grand occasion, Zhou Xiaofei couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Shen Mingyue remained outwardly calm, secretly observing Zhou Xiaofei with her peripheral vision. Discovering how intently she was watching her, Shen Mingyue also found it amusing.
Zhou Xiaofei let out a long sigh of relief, just as another teacher asked her to go to the toilet, so she happily followed.
Shen Mingyue saw this and knew that she couldn’t miss such a good opportunity. So, while no one was around, she switched the poured-out water into Zhou Xiaofei’s cup, then sat down in her own seat with a clear conscience.
She wasn’t really worried about being discovered. Zhou Xiaofei dared to be so brazen precisely because there was no surveillance; she did what she did, and with no evidence, it couldn’t be traced back to her.
Similarly, Shen Mingyue doing a bad deed wouldn’t give anyone a handle to hold against her.
After Zhou Xiaofei returned with her colleague, she sat down in her seat, a smug look on her face, unscrewed her water cup and gulped down the whole cup of water.
Seeing this, Shen Mingyue was satisfied.
However, she didn’t get to enjoy Zhou Xiaofei’s embarrassment; in a short while, Gu Yuanzhou came to pick her up.
Everyone who saw Shen Mingyue’s husband widened their eyes.
Wow, Teacher Shen’s husband was so outstanding! Indeed, good-looking people are made for each other. Such a handsome couple; standing together, they couldn’t be more of a perfect match.
Gu Yuanzhou was very gentlemanly; he opened the car door for Shen Mingyue. When Shen Mingyue got into the car, she rested her hand on the car frame.
Everyone who saw this scene was filled with envy.
Zhou Xiaofei also saw it; she narrowed her eyes, a sneer playing on her lips.
The more triumphant Shen Mingyue was now, the more embarrassing she would be later.
She wanted to see how deep their relationship really was. Would Gu Yuanzhou still have any illusions about Shen Mingyue, if she, in front of everyone, was pooping and farting, with a big stain on the back of her Qipao?
Even if Shen Mingyue was very pretty, she would still fall from grace, becoming a laughingstock and being condemned by everyone, a major stain on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Zhou Xiaofei was so happy; she was about to laugh out loud, unaware that she would soon stop laughing.
Along the way, Gu Yuanzhou, to prevent Shen Mingyue from being nervous, did a lot to encourage her.
Actually, Shen Mingyue wasn’t nervous at all. Although this was a major event, she had experienced many big events in her last life and was already used to it.
For her, not only was she not nervous, she was even a little eager to try. When a person is confident enough in their own strength, all challenges become opportunities for them.
Shen Mingyue really needed these opportunities to prove herself. At such an important occasion, having the chance to converse with members of the Royal Family was itself a desirable thing.
“Don’t worry, Yuanzhou, I’m not nervous; my mentality is very calm. Today, at this occasion, I am your capable helpful wife. Trust me, I can do it.”
Upon hearing this, a tender look flashed in Gu Yuanzhou’s eyes; he suddenly wasn’t as anxious anymore.
Shen Mingyue herself was a miracle; he should trust her.
“Okay, I believe in you.”
After saying this, neither of them spoke. As they approached the venue, Gu Yuanzhou suddenly said another sentence.
“You are really beautiful today.”
Shen Mingyue simply tied her hair up, securing it with only a hairpin. Her Qipao was simple and elegant. Unless someone mentioned it, who would think that Shen Mingyue was a country woman from the countryside? Everyone would think she was a young miss from some wealthy family.
Gu Yuanzhou parked the car outside the venue. After getting out of the car, Shen Mingyue naturally linked her arm with his, and the two of them walked into the venue together.
At this time, quite a few people had already arrived at the venue, all attending the meeting. Everyone stood in the hall chatting quietly, looking extremely serious and solemn. Shen Mingyue instantly became fully alert.
Ambassador Si saw Gu Yuanzhou attending with his wife and a flash of surprise crossed his eyes.
Actually, regarding Gu Yuanzhou’s situation, everyone had discussed it privately before.
After all, it was such an important occasion that absolutely no mistakes could be made. Everyone had heard about Shen Mingyue’s identity, so the leader had intentionally or unintentionally revealed his idea, meaning that if Shen Mingyue really couldn’t manage it, they could find a female comrade to temporarily replace her.
Although it was a bit of fabrication, for the sake of the nation, there was no other way.
But later, Gu Yuanzhou assured him that his wife had no problems and would definitely not disgrace the department.
Gu Yuanzhou was always a reliable person. Although he was young, the leader knew him very well and immediately agreed.
Now, seeing Shen Mingyue, everyone couldn’t help but be pleasantly surprised.
Who said that a country widow couldn’t hold her own in a formal setting? Looking at her now, she was the most dazzling Madam present.