She was tricked into marriage for three years, then remarried a childless, tough guy and became preg

Shen Tang looked over and saw that the one speaking was Yang Xinyue's tagalong—Sun Qian.

Sun Qian stepped forward and said loudly:

"Shen Tang is already married. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for her to join a performing arts troupe and appear in public?"

She held her chin high, a smile playing on her lips, looking at Shen Tang with smug satisfaction.

A rural woman wants to join a performing arts troupe? She'll have to slink away in a bit.

Shen Tang looked at her calmly.

Sun Qian is Yang Xinyue's dog; wherever Yang Xinyue points, she bites.

Ever since the original owner moved into the family compound, she would come to find fault with the original owner whenever she had the chance, either mocking her as a "hen that doesn't lay eggs" or saying that Lu Jingshen was a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung.

In the morning by the river, the original owner was insulted and mocked by her, and was even slapped twice, which is why she couldn't think straight and jumped into the river.

Those around Sun Qian nodded in agreement after hearing her words.

"Yes! Once a woman is married, she should stay at home and serve her husband well. What kind of woman goes out singing and dancing?"

"That's right. And since she can't have children, she has to keep trying to please her husband, otherwise she'll be lonely and helpless for the rest of her life."

Shen Tang raised her voice and said, "Joining a performing arts troupe is considered showing your face in public? And it will have a negative impact? Comrade Sun Qian, are you criticizing the performing arts troupe or the organization?"

Sun Qian looked at Ge Aihua, whose expression had changed, and her face paled. She hurriedly tried to explain:

"That's not what I meant! I meant you're already married, and you have a lot of things to do at home. I'm worried you won't be able to manage and will hold everyone back."

"Oh, so you actually mean well! If you hadn't said anything, I would have thought you were petty and heartless, deliberately saying those things to force me to back out!"

Sun Qian bit her lip, her face flushed with anger, but she couldn't utter a single word.

This Shen Tang, before, every time she was scolded by her, all she could do was cry. How come her brain has become so sharp now?

"Commander, can't people who are married register?"

Shen Tang turned to look at Ge Aihua.

She not only wanted to shut Sun Qian up, but also wanted to get herself into the performing arts troupe, making it legitimate.

She had read the recruitment notice for the performing arts troupe, and there were no restrictions on marital status.

Ge Aihua frowned slightly. "You're married?"

"Commander, my situation is rather complicated, but I can guarantee that if I am selected, I will handle my own affairs well and will definitely not hold anyone back."

"But do your husband and in-laws agree to you joining the performing arts troupe?" Ge Aihua asked, somewhat troubled.

Although the performing arts troupe did not have a strict rule that only unmarried girls could join, married women had too many ties to their partners.

In-laws, husband, children—aren't they all entanglements? And then there's the issue of the couple living apart.

"I don't need anyone else's permission; I can make my own decisions. Please trust me!"

As soon as Shen Tang finished speaking, the people behind him started whispering again.

"Her mother-in-law is no pushover; that's why she caused such a scene."

"Why did I hear you're getting a divorce?"

"It's better that they're divorced. Look how well Lu Jingshen and Yang Xinyue are matched."

"Stop talking nonsense, they're not divorced yet. If they're really together, that's just them having an affair."

Their gazes fell on Lu Jingshen and Yang Xinyue at the back of the crowd.

Yang Xinyue bit her lip, lowered her eyes, and her eyes were red.

Two years ago, she liked Lu Jingshen from the bottom of her heart when she first saw him—he was fair-skinned and refined, had a gentle personality, and was also a technician.

Little did she know that Lu Jingshen was already married at that time.

It's also my fault for never asking.

Lu Jingshen told her that he had no feelings for Shen Tang and that his mind and body were clean.

He also promised that he would divorce Shen Tang and marry her within two years.

Looking at Yang Xinyue's aggrieved expression, Lu Jingshen gritted his teeth.

That Shen Tang is really annoying; he actually made Xinyue cry.

He strode forward and said in a deep voice:

"Shen Tang, Mom's health isn't good; she needs someone to look after her."

Shen Tang raised an eyebrow at him, a smile playing on her lips. "Lu Jingshen, are you sure you want to control me?"

Shen Tang approached him and, in a voice only the two of them could hear, gritted her teeth and said:

"You'd better think about what right you have to govern me, or you'll force me to expose your hypocrisy in public."

Shen Tang smiled, but her eyes were devoid of any warmth.

Lu Jingshen looked at her in shock, seeing mockery and disdain on Shen Tang's face.

Did she find out about the fake marriage certificate?

Impossible! She barely knows any words, how could she possibly know that the marriage certificate was fake?

Lu Jingshen's original plan was to marry Shen Tang under the guise of repaying a debt of gratitude, so that he could also gain a good reputation.

He planned to divorce after a few years, citing incompatibility, but he didn't want to become a second-time divorcer, so he had someone make a fake certificate.

He was recommended by the village to work in the garment factory because he was grateful for the kindness shown to him, and was thus promoted to technician as a key trainee.

At this moment, Lu Jingshen looked at the smile on Shen Tang's lips, but dared not gamble.

If Shen Tang really reveals the fake marriage certificate in public, his good reputation will be ruined.

While Lu Jingshen was pondering and hesitating, Huo Xiuyuan, who had been sitting beside the stage, spoke up:

"There is no rule in the cultural troupe that prohibits married people from running for office."

Shen Tang looked at him, but Huo Xiuyuan did not raise his eyes; his long eyelashes drooped down his eyelids.

Lu Jing took a deep breath, his tone softening considerably:

"It's good that you can have your own dreams. I'll take good care of the family."

"Wow, look at Technician Lu's awareness!"

"Who says otherwise? Shen Tang is truly blessed to have married such a man."

Someone in the crowd started clapping.

Shen Tang chuckled inwardly. The higher you're lifted up, the harder you'll fall. I'll let you soar for a while.

Lu Jingshen turned around, but Yang Xinyue had already disappeared.

He panicked and wished he could chase after them immediately.

He quickly lied and said something had happened at the factory, then hurried away.

Shen Tang rolled her eyes at his flustered appearance.

That's really affectionate.

"As long as our families support us, our performing arts troupe will recruit as many talented people as possible."

Ge Aihua raised her voice.

"The preliminary selection will end in three days. Those who pass the preliminary selection will undergo a month of pre-competition training."

During the training period, dormitory accommodation and meals will be provided. A final selection will be held at the end of the one-month training period, and those who pass will officially become members of the performing arts troupe! We hope everyone will actively apply.

She looked at Shen Tang gently and said, "You have a good foundation, keep up the good work."

Shen Tang smiled confidently and nodded, "I will!"

Sun Qian glared at Shen Tang and turned to walk out.

Shen Tang also left the performing arts troupe and followed her at a distance.

Sun Qian noticed Shen Tang following behind her and a bad idea popped into her head.

She turned around and headed down a secluded side path.

Shen Tang smiled slightly and followed.