"Mom, you two eat! We're not hungry yet."
Ning Xiaowei quickly refused.
I enjoyed watching it just now, with dog poop flying everywhere and bloody tissues in the background. But just thinking about it now makes me sick. How could I possibly eat it?
Lin Wencui glanced at her son and daughter-in-law's expressions and instantly understood: it wasn't that they weren't hungry, it was that they had no appetite.
"Alright then! You must be tired from walking around! Go to your rooms and rest for a while, and you can eat when you're hungry."
The young couple didn't stand on ceremony and quickly returned to the adjacent side room.
After returning to his room, Sun Zhengguo took off his shoes, lay down on the bed, crossed his legs, put his hands behind his head, and stared at the ceiling, seemingly thinking about something.
Ning Xiaowei sat on the edge of the bed, staring at Sun Zhengguo with some curiosity.
"What are you thinking about? You seem so engrossed."
When Sun Zhengguo came to his senses, he found his wife still sitting on the edge of the bed. He patted the pillow next to her, signaling her to lie down as well.
"I won't lie down there in broad daylight; it wouldn't be good if someone saw me."
"What are you saying? You're my wife, this is my home. Is it illegal for you to lie on your own bed? Are you afraid someone will see you? It's not like you haven't slept on it before."
Seeing that Ning Xiaowei was still dawdling, Sun Zhengguo urged her again.
"Hurry up! Sweetie, take off your shoes and get into bed. I'll tell you what you were thinking just now."
Upon hearing this, Ning Xiaowei took off her shoes, lay down next to Sun Zhengguo, and looked at him curiously, as if to say, "Tell me quickly!"
Sun Zhengguo put his arm around his wife, and the two snuggled together before he calmly spoke.
"Wife! I was just thinking about the Jia family!"
"The Jia family's affairs? Aren't they all over? Why are you still thinking about them?"
"Hey! What do you know? Let me tell you, yesterday's suicide attempt by Qin Huairu was all a hoax. Do you believe me?"
Ning Xiaowei looked incredulous. Did she believe it? She didn't believe it at all, because everything looked completely genuine, without a trace of deception.
Seeing Ning Xiaowei's expression, Sun Zhengguo knew she didn't believe him.
"You don't believe me? Yesterday when we went into the house to rescue people, Xu Damao took the opportunity to hug Qin Huairu's chest. Guess what I saw? I actually saw her eyelids flutter a few times."
"That Xu Damao is a real scoundrel. How could he do such a thing? He uses the guise of saving people to take advantage of them."
Sun Zhengguo was speechless. His wife was really adorably silly. Was that what I meant?
"I said Qin Huairu's eyes moved a few times."
This time, Ning Xiaowei understood and covered her mouth in disbelief.
"That woman is too cunning. You should avoid dealing with her in the future. Otherwise, she might sell you out one day, and you'll still be helping her count the money!"
Taking the opportunity, Sun Zhengguo gave Ning Xiaowei a brief explanation, so she wouldn't be unaware of just how deep the waters ran in this compound.
"And that Xu Damao, he can't walk past any woman he sees. You should stay away from him from now on."
"Is he alright? Aren't you old classmates? Why are you on such bad terms?"
"Give me a break! Didn't you see the way he looked at you? My wife is nothing to him. She's just trash. My wife is the white moonlight he can never have."
"And what is the white moonlight?"
Having lived with Sun Zhengguo for a while, Ning Xiaowei often heard unfamiliar words and phrases. Embracing the spirit of learning what she didn't understand, she pressed for answers.
"This 'white moonlight' is usually used to describe something very beautiful in one's heart..."
After explaining the concept of "white moonlight," Sun Zhengguo took the opportunity to educate his wife about the nature of the people in the compound, so that she wouldn't mistake everyone for a good person.
At 3 p.m., the young couple, after their lunch break, got up, washed up briefly, and prepared to eat.
What can I do? I have to eat even if I have no appetite, because I'm really hungry.
The two went to the kitchen, served the leftovers, took some steamed buns, and then went to the main room.
"Hey! Dad, when did you get back?"
Sun Dajiang had just woken up and answered instinctively when his son asked him that question.
"I got back around 12 o'clock. You guys were resting at that time, so you didn't know."
"Dad, tell me! How is the neighborhood committee dealing with Jia Zhangshi?"
Since they were all family, there was no need for formalities. Sun Zhengguo asked questions as he ate, while Ning Xiaowei, who was also eating, pricked up her ears, ready to listen to the commotion.
"Originally, Director Wang was going to hand it over to the police station, but after a phone conversation, it was decided that the renovation would be carried out at the subdistrict office for three months to see the results before making a final decision."
"Is it that serious? Isn't it almost like going to jail?"
"She should be thankful that she's still alive. This matter could be a big deal or a small deal. If she were taken to the police station, they could charge her with murder."
Goodness gracious! Sun Zhengguo never expected that Qin Huairu would trick Jia Zhangshi so badly this time. When she comes back from her reformation, there will be a good show to watch!
"Alright, you guys eat! I still need to go to the Jia family and ask them to deliver clothes and food."
After Sun Dajiang finished speaking, he went out to wash his face and then walked towards the Intermediate People's Court.
At this moment, the Jia family was completely silent. The cornbread and vegetables on the table looked like they had been there for a long time. The couple sat at the table without saying a word.
When Jia Dongxu first returned, Qin Huairu noticed that he had been in a fight and looked disheveled.
However, seeing his gloomy face at the time, Qin Huairu didn't ask any questions. She silently served the food and stayed with Jia Dongxu until now.
Is Dongxu home?
Ignoring the shouts outside, Jia Dongxu remained sitting there, seemingly oblivious.
"I'm here! I'm here! Come in!"
Upon hearing Sun Dajiang's voice, Qin Huairu quickly stood up and went to greet him.
Upon entering the house, Sun Dajiang saw the food on the table and immediately understood what was going on; the family was still sulking!
"Dongxu, you can't skip meals! Your whole family is counting on you!"
This time, as if suddenly realizing something, Jia Dongxu looked up at Sun Dajiang and quickly stood up excitedly.
"Uncle, how is my mother? How is the neighborhood committee going to punish her?"
"Don't rush, don't rush! This time it's a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. Sit down first, and I'll tell you while you eat."
Surprisingly, Sun Dajiang's approach worked quite well, and Jia Dongxu immediately sat down and started eating.
Sun Dajiang only began to slowly recount his story after seeing Jia Dongxu eating.
After he finished eating two cornbread buns, Sun Dajiang had finished his story.
"Thank you, sir. I'll go deliver the clothes and food right away."
After hearing this, Qin Huairu quickly expressed her opinion.
She was fairly satisfied with the outcome. Even if Jia Zhangshi reappeared in the future, she wouldn't be afraid, because the reputation of being disobedient and unfilial could no longer hold her hostage.
If Jia Zhangshi brings this up again, no one will believe her at all; that's the benefit of creating a persona.
"However, there's one thing I need to tell you: we can only deliver two steamed buns a day, and they can't be big, less than an ounce each. She's going there for reform, not to enjoy a life of luxury. The neighborhood committee specifically told us this before she left."
"Ah~!"
With only two small steamed buns a day, Jia Dongxu could foresee that his mother probably wouldn't be able to keep up.
He dared not think any further!
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