Chapter 73 The Final Judgment of the Scumbag Father and Stepmother!

"I...I didn't...Auntie, I was wrong! I was really wrong!"

Wang Cuihua finally couldn't withstand the immense pressure and knelt down with a thud, tears and snot streaming down her face.

"I was just confused for a moment and believed what others said. I had a loose tongue! Please forgive me this time!"

She cried as she crawled on her knees, trying to hug Zhang Huilan's legs.

Zhang Huilan frowned in disgust and took a step back.

She didn't even bother to look at Wang Cuihua again, and instead spoke to Political Commissar Zhao, word by word.

"Political Commissar Zhao, we send men to the army so that they can defend our country."

“We military families are in the rear, not here to scheme against each other or form cliques.”

“I think someone with such skewed thinking, who spreads rumors and undermines unity among military families, is not suitable to live in the most central family compound of our military region.”

"If word gets out, what will others think of our island military region? What will they think of our soldiers' families?"

These words were spoken with extreme gravity.

This is no longer about dealing with a gossipy woman; it's about rectifying the atmosphere of the entire military region!

Upon hearing "It's not suitable to live here," Wang Cuihua's vision went black, and she fainted.

Political Commissar Zhao's expression also became extremely serious, and he immediately gave Zhang Huilan a standard military salute.

"Don't worry, sister-in-law! I will handle this matter seriously!"

"I will immediately convene a meeting of all military dependents in the institute to reiterate military discipline! We will never tolerate such a black sheep!"

Political Commissar Zhao immediately called the security personnel, who then carried the unconscious Wang Cuihua away.

The farce ended swiftly and decisively.

The military wives who had been watching the commotion in the courtyard fell silent and quickly scattered like birds.

Today they witnessed firsthand what it means to be a pushover.

The mother-in-law of the Gu family is the real boss!

...

Inside the room, Zhang Huilan held Su Yue's hand, the frost on her face long gone, replaced by deep heartache.

"Xiaoyue, I'm so sorry you had to go through this."

Su Yue shook her head, feeling a warm glow in her heart.

It feels so good to be protected like this without reservation.

"Mom, I'm not wronged."

Zhang Huilan patted the back of her hand and spoke earnestly.

"You're good in every way, except you're too soft-hearted and too thin-skinned."

“In a family like ours, kindness is necessary, but a sharp edge is even more important. The more you back down, the more people will think you're easy to bully.”

"Remember this: you are the daughter-in-law of the Gu family, Gu Beichen's lawfully wedded wife. The entire Gu family stands behind you. From now on, if anyone dares to speak ill of you to your face, don't waste your breath arguing with them, just slap them across the face!"

"Even if the sky falls, Mom will hold it up for you!"

These domineering words brought tears to Su Yue's eyes.

She was an orphan in her past life, struggling alone amidst the coldness and indifference of human relationships.

Although she transmigrated into a book in this lifetime, all the Su family gave her was scheming and harm.

This was the first time in her two lifetimes that she had felt such direct and intense maternal love.

She sniffed, looked at her mother-in-law who had been her protector, her throat tightened, and she called out softly from the bottom of her heart.

"mom."

That one word, "Mom," melted Zhang Huilan's heart.

She responded with a smile, her eyes and brows radiating satisfaction.

After this incident, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were completely united.

The results were announced that afternoon.

Wang Cuihua was disqualified from living in the core family area because of "unsatisfactory comprehensive evaluation". Her husband was also transferred from his original position, and the family moved to the most remote family building in a sorry state.

This "killing the chicken to scare the monkey" tactic was remarkably effective.

From then on, no one in the family compound dared to openly criticize Su Yue.

Everyone treated her with utmost politeness, their eyes even showing a hint of awe.

Su Yue's position in the family compound was now completely secure.

After the storm passed, Zhang Huilan devoted all her energy to arranging the wedding for her son and daughter-in-law.

She was a decisive person, and the very next day she dragged Su Yue along and they started a big shopping spree.

From the wedding candies, melon seeds, and peanuts to the red silk and double happiness characters to decorate the new house, and even the fabric for Su Yue's new clothes, she personally oversaw every single detail.

There's only one standard: use the best!

"Xiaoyue, look at this piece of polyester, it's sky blue, it suits your fair skin, it would definitely look great in a dress!"

"And this red corduroy, it'll make a festive wedding dress!"

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were happily browsing the fabrics at the supply and marketing cooperative's counter when the postman shouted at the gate of the courtyard.

"Comrade Su Yue! There's a letter and a package for you! It's an urgent shipment from Shanghai!"

Shanghai Stock Exchange?

Su Yue's heart stirred slightly.

When the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law returned home, the guard, Xiao Wang, had already placed a worn-out canvas package and a letter on the table.

Su Yue picked up the letter; the handwriting on the envelope was delicate and somewhat familiar.

The sender's name was clearly written in three words.

Yang Yiyi.

She was the only person in the world she could call her best friend.

“She’s my best friend in Shanghai,” Su Yue explained.

She first opened the worn-out canvas package.

Inside were two brand-new Dacron shirts, one with the most popular sailor collar and the other with a Peter Pan collar with delicate lace trim, both of which were the latest and trendiest styles in Shanghai department stores.

In addition, there was a can of malted milk powder wrapped tightly in oil paper.

In this day and age, any one of these three items would be a rare treasure that would make young girls scream with excitement.

Zhang Huilan was delighted when she saw it: "Your friend is so good to you! All these are the best things!"

Su Yue smiled, her heart filled with warmth.

She opened the envelope and took out the letter inside.

Yang Yiyi's handwriting remained unchanged, brimming with a fearless and vibrant energy, and every word conveyed her care and longing for her.

The letter begins by complaining about how bored she is in Shanghai after Su Yue left, and how she has no one to confide in.

Then, the conversation shifted to the main topic.

[Yueyue, after you left, something huge happened in Shanghai! The final verdict in the case of your so-called father, Su Guohua, came down a few days ago!]

Upon seeing this, Su Yue's heart skipped a beat, and she even slowed her breathing.

She continued reading.

[Treason, smuggling, speculation... Good heavens, over a dozen charges combined, resulting in a life sentence! All illegal gains have been confiscated and turned over to the national treasury! The Su family is completely finished this time! But your little villa remains untouched, because the property deed is in your name, and the police have even cleared your name; you are not Su Guohua's biological daughter. When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter; those who used to fawn over them are now keeping their distance, afraid of getting even the slightest connection!]