Chapter 64 Shocking Clue! Your father is a deserter?
"After investigation and deliberation by the Party Committee of the Military Region, it has been decided that Liang Manyun, a doctor at the General Hospital of the Military Region, has seriously violated military discipline during her tenure. She abused her position to illegally steal and leak the personal privacy of military personnel; maliciously fabricated and spread rumors to slander combat heroes, undermine morale, and cause extremely negative consequences. Therefore, it has been decided to expel her from the military!"
Discharged from the military!
For a soldier, these four words represent the most severe punishment.
This means that Liang Manyun's life will forever be nailed to the pillar of shame.
"Furthermore," Political Commissar Zhao continued, "regarding the reputational damage and emotional distress she caused to Comrade Su Yue, the military region supports you in resolving this through legal channels. The troops will fully cooperate in providing relevant evidence. We have already transferred her to the local public security authorities to handle her civil liability."
This means that Liang Manyun's military career has come to an end, and she will also face interrogation by local police and possible civil lawsuits.
Her life was completely ruined.
"Understood, thank you, Political Commissar," Gu Beichen replied in a deep voice.
After hanging up the phone, he looked at Su Yue, his eyes filled with unbearable heartache.
Su Yue simply closed the diary calmly and placed it back on the table.
She stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the herbs she had planted in the yard, which were thriving in the sunlight.
The next morning, a military jeep pulled up in front of the security office.
Liang Manyun, looking emaciated and dazed, was escorted out by two security guards and prepared to be handed over to the local public security bureau.
Her hair was messy, her eyes were unfocused, and she had long lost her former radiance.
Just as she was being put into the car, she saw Su Yue standing not far away, side by side with Gu Beichen.
Su Yue was wearing a clean blue dress, and the sunlight shone on her, making her look radiant.
That composure and beauty deeply stung Liang Manyun.
Jealousy and resentment instantly consumed her last shred of reason.
"Su Yue!"
She suddenly screamed like a madwoman, struggling violently as she tried to pounce on Su Yue.
"What are you so smug about! You think you've won? Let me tell you! You're just a bastard! A bastard of unknown origin!"
"You'll never find your deserter father! He was a traitor! A coward! You're just like him, rotten to the core!"
Her venomous screams echoed through the military compound, drawing the attention of many passing military wives.
However, her hysterical cursing acted like a key, unlocking the last lock in Su Yue's heart.
It confirms the authenticity of the diary.
Faced with Liang Manyun's madness, Su Yue merely glanced at her indifferently, her gaze as calm as a bottomless lake, without the slightest ripple.
She spoke slowly, her voice not loud, but it clearly reached Liang Manyun's ears.
"Yeah?"
"Thank you for the clue. I will find him."
"As for you, stay in prison and reflect on your actions."
In short, it's about destroying their spirit!
It is more deadly than any insult or beating.
Liang Manyun's screams stopped abruptly. As if all her strength had been drained, she collapsed into the soldier's arms, her eyes wide open, muttering to herself, completely insane.
The storm has subsided, but the mystery surrounding Su Yue's background remains like a thick fog, shrouding their hearts.
That very afternoon, the mailroom delivered an urgent letter from the capital.
The envelope was a light off-white color, and the handwriting was delicate; it was written by Chu Jingya.
Su Yue opened the letter; the letter paper carried a faint scent of ink.
The letter was short, but it made Su Yue's heart skip a beat.
[To my dear sister Su Yue, it is as if we are meeting again.]
After you left, I spoke with my mother about you and mentioned the white jade phoenix hairpin. Upon hearing this, my mother became extremely emotional, confirming that she had indeed possessed an identical jade hairpin in her youth, a gift from an old friend, which she unfortunately lost later.
My mother, recalling the past, is deeply concerned about you and cannot rest easy day or night. She has decided to travel to Hainan Island soon to meet with you and talk to you in person.
Take care. Sincerely, Jingya.
Exactly the same jade hairpin...
A gift from an old friend...
I want to come to Hainan Island to see her in person...
Su Yue's hand holding the letter tightened slightly.
She both looked forward to unraveling the mystery of her origins that had been troubling her, and was also somewhat afraid—afraid to face a completely unfamiliar family and a long-buried past.
A warm, dry hand covered the back of her hand, enveloping her hand and the letter in its palm.
Gu Beichen had appeared behind her without her noticing; his chest felt as reliable as a mountain.
His deep voice rang in her ear, carrying an undeniable firmness.
"Don't be afraid."
"No matter what happens, I'll be there for you."
The storm of rumors subsided completely after Liang Manyun was taken away.
But the clues about "Lone Eagle" in that diary and Chu Jingya's cryptic letter hung like two persistent dark clouds over Su Yue's heart.
She needs time to process this, and she also needs an opportunity to clarify everything.
The next morning, the sun was shining brightly.
Su Yue woke up naturally and smelled a faint salty smell of seawater as soon as she opened her eyes.
She walked into the yard and saw Gu Beichen squatting under the eaves, handling a wooden barrel full of seafood.
The bucket contained lively, wriggling prawns, several crabs with their claws outstretched, and even a few sea fish that Su Yue couldn't name.
"You're up so early?" Su Yue walked over and curiously peeked out.
"I went to the beach for morning exercise and traded some things with the fishermen." Gu Beichen didn't even look up, his hands moving quickly and skillfully.
He precisely pressed a crab that was trying to escape back into place, looked up at Su Yue, and the sunlight fell on his sharply defined profile, giving him a somewhat soft look.
In the corner of the yard, there was a pile of brand-new farm tools that Su Yue had bought from the service center yesterday: hoes, shovels, and small rakes, their metallic gleaming in the morning light.
Gu Beichen's gaze swept over the tools and then landed on Su Yue. Seeing the curiosity in her eyes about seafood, he said in a deep voice, "Tell me what you want to eat, and I'll get it for you. But you're not allowed to go to the beach by yourself."
His tone carried an unquestionable command.
"Why?" Su Yue asked, puzzled. "I saw Aunt Li and the others going to the beach to collect things."
“That’s different.” Gu Beichen stood up, his tall figure looming over her. “They are familiar with the tides and know where it’s safe. Some places on the beach may look flat, but underneath are all undercurrents and reefs. Accidents happen every year. I’m not at ease with them.”
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