Needless to say, Tang Tang’s words irked some people. A voice of dissent rose from the crowd accusing Tang Tang of spouting nonsense, adding that they all trusted He Zhilan’s character. Then someone suggested that Tang Tang was simply jealous of He Zhilan. Another person mockingly said that despite Tang Tang’s poor character, she stayed on performing in the art troupe. Someone even proposed that if Tang Tang went on stage that evening, they would leave so as not to dirty their eyes.
It’s undeniable that in the military, many protect their own, especially those who knew He Zhilan. Everyone found her amiable and kind, hence, they wouldn’t tolerate any slander against her.
"Why would you say I’m jealous?" Tang Tang’s face turned red as she was ridiculed by the soldiers. She bellowed, "If you dare to act, then dare to admit it! He Zhilan has been seen many times entering and exiting luxurious hotels with Lin Chan. Don’t you all know about it yet? Don’t believe me? I have photos! Everyone knows Lin Chan’s status in the capital, don’t they? If it weren’t for Lin Chan’s help, how could He Zhilan have gotten so much money and managed to study abroad? I suspect she wouldn’t even have the money for tuition fees!"
Tang Tang blurted out these words and naturally, He Zhilan, who was standing in the corner heard everything. Hearing Tang Tang mentioning photos of her and Lin Chan publicly coming in and out of high-end hotels, He Zhilan was stunned. She stepped forward, walking towards Tang Tang.
"Miss Tang, what do you mean?" He Zhilan’s voice was cold.
"Exactly as I said! I can’t stand people like you who play a whore and then act virtuous, deceiving innocent soldiers!" Tang Tang sneered, "I have personally seen you and Lin Chan secretly entering a luxury hotel late at night. Everyone who lives in the capital knows Lin Chan’s reputation. Could it be that you offered Lin Chan some benefits, or how else would he help you unconditionally? You must be capitalizing on your beauty. Otherwise, why would Captain He want to divorce you? Just like you, only a shameless woman would behave in such a way. You’ve divorced and keep pretending to be in love, often coming to the troops to deceive people!"
He Zhilan couldn’t stand it any longer. She raised her hand and slapped Tang Tang, "If you can’t control your filthy mouth, perhaps you should keep quiet forever! You said you have photos of me and Lin Chan entering the hotel? Are you interested in me or Lin Chan, so you secretly followed us to the hotel? So, entering and exiting hotels indicates doing something improper? I, He Zhilan, acted aboveboard. Miss Tang, would you like to accompany me and visit that hotel you mentioned, to verify who here is twisted? Is it that you have ill intentions and therefore misread things or am I, He Zhilan, truly so despicable?"
The commotion had turned big now. Even He Teng, who was on the other side getting food for He Zhilan, was aware of it. Upon arrival, he saw Tang Tang with her hand over her face, raising her other hand to hit He Zhilan.
"What are you doing!" He Teng sprinted across, pulled He Zhilan behind him and stared furiously at Tang Tang, his face darkened, "This is not a place for you to run wild. Even if you’re a performer with the art troupe, you don’t have the right to hit a family member. I will report this to your leaders!"
Then, He Teng turned to look at He Zhilan. He didn’t find any signs of injury on her, so he asked, "Where did she touch you?"
He Zhilan shook her head. On the other hand, Tang Tang burst into tears after hearing He Teng’s words, "Captain He, it was He Zhilan who hit me first!"