The neighbors were the last to be notified. After all, they had lived together for several years, and given that Grandpa was usually a good person, many people felt sorry for him.

Some neighbors opened their doors, spoke with Mr. Mu for a while, and promised to come over on the day of the funeral.

Some people, however, didn't even open the door, pretending that no one was home.

The Mu family has produced a traitor. The Mu family is not the same as before. We must never associate with them.

There aren't many people who hold this view, but there are also quite a few.

They're all people who love to gossip and try to get close to their mothers when they see them making money.

Now that the Mu family is in trouble, they wish they could sever all ties with them.

Mr. Mu knocked on the door again but received no answer. Just as he was about to walk to the next house, he heard hushed voices coming from inside.

"Just you wait and see, the Mu family is about to be in trouble. They might be arrested any day now."

"Hmph, they want us to go and offer condolences? I think the Mu family is trying to kill us."

"Stay away from those two Mu family kids from now on. They are the children of traitors."

Mr. Mu remained calm, but Liu Rong, who was with him, was unhappy and turned around to argue with them, but Mr. Mu grabbed him.

"Don't be angry, it's just human nature."

They used to be inseparable, but now that something's happened, they won't even see each other. You're better off without a friend like that.

"Uncle, Mu Chen isn't that kind of person. Don't listen to their nonsense."

Liu Rong hurriedly explained on Mu Chen's behalf. Mu's father nodded and smiled, saying, "Mu Chen is very fortunate to have a friend like you, but don't say such things again in the future, lest you get implicated, understand?"

Seeing that Liu Rong was about to retort, he said with a serious expression.

"Uncle knows you value loyalty and brotherhood, and you are capable, but precisely because of this, you must protect yourself. Uncle doesn't ask for anything else, but hopes that you can help Chuchu and the two children in the future."

Liu Rong's breath hitched, and he nodded sullenly.

"Uncle, I understand. Don't worry, I won't let anyone bully them."

Mu Chen wasn't there; he needed to take care of Lin Chuchu and the child for his good brother.

Mu's father patted his shoulder with satisfaction.

Lin Chuchu was also keeping an eye on the pager. When she told the leaders, they only replied with "okay, I understand," and even the old professor did not.

Lin Chuchu frowned. Did she really have to completely sever ties with him?

Oh well, let it be. Maybe she really has been abandoned.

Another day passed, and the eldest brother returned with his maternal uncle and aunt, along with his nephew.

Back in the courtyard, seeing the familiar surroundings, their eyes instantly welled up with tears.

The eldest aunt and Mu's mother hugged their maternal grandmother and cried, while the eldest brother and eldest uncle sat next to Mu's father, heads bowed in silence.

Mr. Mu pointed to the chess set on the table, his voice choked with emotion.

"This was the last game of chess I played with my dad. The game was still undecided. We had planned to continue the next day, but..."

They never had another chance.

The eldest uncle could no longer hold back his tears and covered his face. He hadn't even seen his father one last time; how could he not be heartbroken and sad?

Lin Chuchu held her two children, her eyes red.

On the first day, the morning of the funeral, everyone wore black. The two children were left with their maternal grandmother, who was old and didn't want to go to the funeral home with them.

They then asked familiar neighbors to help look after the house before leaving the yard.

As soon as the door opened, everyone was stunned by the scene before them.

Eight vehicles with military license plates were parked at the entrance.

The car door opened, and a group of people got out, led by the old professor, the principal, the head of the translation department, and the heads of various research departments.

There were also two leaders who had met with Lin Chuchu.

Many people were dressed in military uniforms, attracting the attention of the surrounding neighbors.

The old professor stepped forward, his eyes filled with heartache. "Chuchu, I'm sorry we're late. We waited for the leaders to finish their business before we came. They said they wanted to come and support you."

Lin Chuchu's eyes were filled with glistening tears. She sniffed and suddenly smiled.

"Teacher, thank you, and thank you, Commander..."

Lin Chuchu thanked them earnestly one by one.

Even when she was most confused, this group of people stood behind her and supported her.

A senior official stepped forward and said, “Comrade Lin, many researchers want to come, but the car is too small to fit them all, so I have to send them to the funeral home first.”

After saying that, his gaze fell on Mu's father and uncle, "Comrade Mu, Comrade Li, please accept my condolences."

Mr. Mu was a little nervous and excited. He didn't expect that at this time, Lin Chuchu's leaders would still be willing to support her.

Mu's father and eldest uncle shook hands with the leader excitedly and exchanged a few quiet pleasantries.

The Mu family left in military vehicles; all the neighbors saw it.

Is the Mu family alright? Now that one person is labeled a traitor, will the whole family escape unscathed?

The crowd discussed the scene with great excitement, and many people regretted their actions, such as those who had turned away Mr. Mu yesterday.

The leader specially arranged for Lin Chuchu to ride in their car.

The leader looked at Lin Chuchu with a serious expression.

"Comrade Lin, you must trust your country, and I hope you will not develop prejudices against it."

Lin Chuchu smiled, a look of satisfaction flashing in her eyes. "Don't worry, Chief, I've always believed in the country and will always stand by its side."

She loves her country and hopes to help it as much as she can, based on her abilities.

This is her original aspiration, and it has never changed.

The convoy slowly arrived at the funeral home. The person in charge of the funeral home thought that some big shot had arrived, and immediately went out to greet them.

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