Chapter 282 Hu Shan's Dispute
Family compound
"Commander, Qin Shou also promised to take care of Grandma Gu in her old age!"
He Shengli curled his lip, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
He recounted everything he had overheard at the door to Lu Huailin in detail.
Upon hearing this, Lu Huailin narrowed his eyes and a sarcastic smile appeared on his lips.
Fingers tapped rhythmically on the wooden armrests of the sofa, producing a crisp sound.
A deep, cold voice rang out: "So you care so much for Qin Shou? Wouldn't it be a waste not to help her out?"
He Shengli looked at Lu Huailin in surprise, not understanding the meaning behind his words.
Lu Huailin stood up, went into the bedroom, and came out a moment later with a letter in his hand, which he handed to He Shengli.
"Give this to Zhang, the communications soldier, and tell him to mail it out tomorrow! Then, when you have time, tell Qin Shou about Grandma Gu's situation!"
He Shengli curiously took the letter and glanced at the mailing address, Gujia Village.
He then understood what Lu Huailin meant; all he wanted was for the military dependents' application to be cancelled.
Grandma Gu was able to stay in the army for so long because Lu Huailin had made a special application for family members to come to the unit.
Even with a special application, the village head of Gujia Village still has to mail a letter of introduction every three months.
Only then can Grandma Gu be spared the label of shirking productive labor.
He Shengli felt a pang of sadness. He wondered what Grandma Gu was thinking, giving up such a good life.
There's no way we can avoid making things complicated.
After three months of this ordeal, without a letter of introduction, if caught, they would have to be deported.
She wasn't caught, but she became a real vagrant. After Qin Shou got hold of her, she was completely at his mercy!
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Hu Shan returned to the courtyard after get off work.
Looking at the spotless living room, and the simple home-style scrambled eggs with tomatoes and stir-fried pork with green peppers on the table.
Cheng Bo's gloom from visiting his cousin's house vanished instantly.
He called out towards the bedroom, "Wei Hong, I really want to leave you at my sister-in-law's house forever."
Cheng Weihong carried Jingjing out of the bedroom and smiled, saying, "I also want to stay with my sister-in-law for the rest of my life."
Hu Shan laughed and said, "If you really live with us, won't your future in-laws eat us alive?"
"Sister-in-law, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Cheng Weihong's face flushed red instantly. She stomped her foot shyly and ran towards the bedroom with Jingjing in her arms.
Hu Shan smiled and stood up to wash her hands at the public tap.
"Sigh, this child is so clingy. He cries at the top of his lungs if he can't see me!"
"I had no choice but to stay."
Hu Shan paused for a moment when she heard the familiar voice.
She had just thought she heard Grandma Gu's voice.
He then shook his head.
They live in Gu Yihan's house, how could they possibly be in the tenement?
Hu Shan washed her hands and was on her way back to the house.
"Qin Shou is the same. He can't even soothe such a small child. He made him cry until his voice was hoarse."
Hu Shan paused when she heard Qin Shou's name.
Is that really Grandma Gu's voice?
She went over to check, turned a corner, and quickly walked towards the source of the sound.
"Grandma Gu, what are you doing here?"
Hu Shan stared at her retreating figure and exclaimed in disbelief.
Grandma Gu, who was holding her child and talking to her neighbors with a smile, heard Hu Shan's voice.
He turned to look at her, chuckling, "It's all because this child can't live without me!"
“His mother had this kind of trouble again, and I was worried about her, so I came to help take care of her for a couple of days.”
Upon hearing this, Hu Shan felt a surge of anger; she felt sorry for Gu Yihan.
With a cold face, he walked up to Grandma Gu and pointed at Kanglong in her arms.
"You're doing this for this ungrateful brat, without considering Xiaohan's feelings at all?"
Upon hearing this, Grandma Gu's smile gradually turned cold!
Does she want to see Kang Long here?
It's all because Lu Huailin didn't want her to stay in the family compound!
The older woman next to her noticed that Grandma Gu looked unwell.
Smiling, he walked up to Hu Shan, tugged at her arm, and tried to smooth things over: "Xiao Shan, how can you talk like that?"
"Grandma Gu is kind-hearted; she can't bear to see her child, who has lost his mother, suffer!"
"Are they all like your colleague, sending their siblings to jail just because of a minor conflict?"
Upon hearing this, Hu Shan felt as disgusted as if she had swallowed a dead fly.
What kind of nonsense is this?
Why did Gu Yihan do this?
It's all because Grandma Gu was almost killed by Gu Meng!
Now they're turning the tables, and those who helped Grandma Gu are now seen as the villains.
Grandma Gu betrayed Gu Yihan and helped Qin Shou take care of the children, thus becoming a kind and warm-hearted elder.
Hu Shan grew angrier the more she thought about it. Just as she was about to go up and argue with them, Cheng Weihong suddenly appeared and grabbed her tightly.
"Sister-in-law, Jingjing misses you."
Hu Shan felt the force on her arm and slowly calmed down.
She knew Cheng Weihong was worried that she would argue with Grandma Gu and the others without thinking.
Close your eyes and exhale a deep breath.
Tell yourself you can't get angry.
She hasn't figured out what happened yet.
He turned his head and nodded slightly to Cheng Weihong, saying, "Let's go home for dinner!"
Grandma Gu saw Hu Shan turn and leave.
He quickly and confidently called out to her back, "Xiao Shan, could you tell Xiao Han for me tomorrow that I want to eat chicken cake!"
Hu Shan gripped Cheng Weihong's hand tightly; she wanted to go back and tear off Grandma Gu's shameless mask.
Seeing this, Cheng Weihong grabbed Hu Shan's arm and pulled her towards the living room, settling her on a bench.
She quickly tried to comfort her, saying, "Sister-in-law, Grandma Gu is perfectly fine, as if nothing happened, while Comrade Gu Meng was sentenced to seven years."
"Comparing the two situations, everyone sympathizes with the weaker party!"
Cheng Bo followed closely behind them with a cold face and walked in, sitting directly opposite Hu Shan.
He glanced at her and said irritably, "What business is it of yours what other people's family affairs are?"
"Whether Grandma Gu helps Qin Shou take care of the child or not is something even Director Gu himself can't control, so how can you possibly control it?"
"Also, you should stay away from Gu Yihan from now on! She's a ruthless person who's quick to kill, she's no good!"
Hu Shan was already upset because of Grandma Gu's matter.
Cheng Bo also criticized her, and his temper flared up instantly.
She pointed her finger at his nose and yelled, "It's my freedom to associate with whomever I want."
"Who do you think you are, daring to interfere in my affairs?"
"Bang!" Cheng Bo slammed his hand on the table, staring coldly at Hu Shan.
He roared, "Hu Shan, don't push your luck!"
"If it weren't for you tipping off Gu Yihan, would Gu Meng have been sentenced?"
"Now look what's happened! Everyone in the whole courtyard avoids us when they see us!"
"I'm terrified of becoming the next Gu Meng!"
Cheng Weihong stared at Cheng Bo's fist with its veins bulging, and her heart pounded in fear.
She came from the countryside and knew all too well the nature of men back home who were prone to beating their wives.
He grabbed Hu Shan, who was about to retort, and dragged her into the bedroom.
As soon as I entered the bedroom, the door slammed shut.
Looking at Cheng Weihong, who was patting her chest repeatedly, Hu Shan asked in confusion, "Weihong, what's wrong?"
Cheng Weihong looked into Hu Shan's clear eyes.
He opened his mouth hesitantly, then changed the subject, saying, "Sister-in-law, we are outsiders and don't know the specifics of other people's situations."
"It's not worth arguing with your cousin over this!"
Hu Shan felt a warmth in her heart when she met Cheng Weihong's worried eyes.
She pinched her chubby cheek and laughed, "Alright, little housekeeper, I know you mean well."
Cheng Weihong felt the tickling sensation on her cheek and smiled sheepishly.
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