Gu Huanian hasn't been idle these past few days. Besides working with Su Li during the day, he also went to town to investigate Yuan Shuo's family when he had free time.
In the previous case, theoretically, Li Qin should have been sentenced, but she must have had connections to get away with it.
However, it's obvious that Su Li has some past grievances with Yuan Shuo's family.
He worried that after he left, Su Li would be targeted by them again.
So I had someone specifically look it up.
Su Li got up early that day and went to work in the fields. Surprisingly, Gu Huanian did not come.
Chen Shengnan, who was working with her, smiled and said, "Gu Huanian didn't come to see you today?"
She used to work with Su Li, but these past few days, ever since Battalion Commander Gu arrived, she feels like she's become superfluous.
Su Li nodded; "Yes, he said he has something to take care of in town today."
While working, Chen Shengnan chatted with Su Li, "Su Li, you've been dating him for several months now, when are you planning to get married?"
Su Li; could she say that she didn't want to get married at all?
"I'm willing to wait a few more years."
"So long?"
The lesbians she knew, if they found each other attractive, would usually get married within two months.
Someone like Su Li, who's willing to wait several years, clearly intends to drag things out and doesn't actually want to get married.
Chen Shengnan looked at Su Li as if she were a scumbag, and Su Li smiled and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Su Li, you don't actually want to marry Battalion Commander Gu, do you?"
"I haven't decided yet. After all, we're not a good match, and there are too many things that could change in the future."
When Chen Shengnan heard what she said, she understood her predicament. Prejudice against social classes has existed since ancient times.
It's really not the right time to bring up marriage too early.
Gu Huanian went directly to the home of his former comrade-in-arms, whom he had asked to help investigate this matter. Upon arriving and seeing him, Gu Huanian immediately asked, "How did it go? Did you find out anything?"
The man said seriously, "I've already investigated the matter. This Yuan Shuo was the son-in-law that Li Qin's father found for her. He also has an older sister named Dong Fen in Nan Province. It's said that she passed away more than ten years ago. The reason he hired someone to deal with your partner is because your partner always bullies a woman named Su Jiaojiao."
Su Jiaojiao? He remembered that she always called Su Li "sister". If Su Li bullied her, then this woman must have done something.
He knew Ah Li's personality well; she rarely made a move unless provoked.
"Thanks for this. I'm worried about my boyfriend here, so could you keep an eye on Yuan Shuo's family for me? If anything goes wrong, I'll need your help to let me know immediately."
"Of course, your sister-in-law's affairs are my affairs. Don't go back for lunch today. I'll make some snacks to go with the drinks, and we brothers can have a good get-together."
Gu Huanian laughed and said, "Next time! I'm in a hurry to go back, so as not to worry her."
The man didn't press the matter further, but simply smiled and said, "Alright, next time you have the chance, bring your sister-in-law along so we can get together again."
"good"
After leaving his comrade's house, Gu Huanian went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought some snacks, face cream, and some spare ribs and pork bones. It wasn't that he didn't want to buy meat, but that they were basically sold out at this time.
When they returned to the village, it was already noon. As soon as they entered Su Li's courtyard, they smelled a delicious aroma.
His wife, Ah Li, is a really good cook; even a simple vegetable dish is different from what others make.
He strode into the courtyard, put the bones in the kitchen, and placed the food and other necessities in the main room.
Just as I was about to go to the kitchen to help, I saw that Gousheng had already brought the food to the dining table in the main room.
Gu Huanian washed his hands before sitting down at the table, and the three of them ate and chatted.
Seeing Gou Sheng's reserved demeanor, Su Li picked up a piece of braised pork for him. This pork was the one Gu Huanian bought in town last time.
"Eat more," Gou Sheng nodded and looked up to meet Gu Huanian's eyes. He quickly lowered his head.
The way Battalion Commander Gu looked at him always gave the impression that he wanted to kick him out.
Since he came these past few days, Gou Sheng has been eating much faster.
He quickly finished his meal and went to school. After he left, Gu Huanian thought about asking about Su Li and Su Jiaojiao.
So he asked, "What specific grudge do you have with Su Jiaojiao? Can you tell me?"
He hadn't paid attention before, but now he wanted to know everything about Su Li.
Su Li took a bite of food, looked up at him, and asked, "Why did you suddenly want to ask that?"
Could it be that he saw something last time? I was going to ask him why he was there last time, but I got interrupted and haven't thought to ask him why he was there since.
Gu Huanian still wanted to tell Su Li about Su Jiaojiao's situation with Yuan Shuo's family, because knowing yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle.
“I went to town today and heard some things about Su Jiaojiao’s uncle. I remember she used to call you ‘sister,’ so I was curious about what happened between you two that you dislike her so much.”
"Commander Gu is not bad! He even knows who I dislike."
Gu Huanian ignored Su Li's teasing and said directly, "I heard that she has an uncle who married into the Li family, named Yuan Shuo. Yuan Shuo's sister was named Yuan Fen, and I heard that she passed away more than ten years ago. So he values his niece Su Jiaojiao very much."
Su Li didn't pay attention to anything else, but when she heard Yuan Fen's name, she remembered that the original owner's mother was named Yuan Fen.
"What did you just say Yuan Shuo's sister's name was?"
"Call her Yuan Fen"
Su Li truly didn't expect Su Jiaojiao to be so shameless. At this point, there was nothing she couldn't understand.
Su Jiaojiao impersonated her, pretending to be Yuan Shuo's niece in front of him, and the key point is that she actually succeeded in her act.
Gu Huanian noticed that Su Li's expression turned somewhat unpleasant after hearing the name Yuan Fen.
"What's wrong? Is there something wrong with Yuan Fen?"
She's my mom.
"Your mother? Then Yuan Shuo is your uncle, and Su Jiaojiao is impersonating you and deceiving Yuan Shuo's family."
Su Li nodded.
To be honest, Su Li hadn't even considered that possibility.
But regardless of whether she was Yuan Shuo's niece or not, she could never forgive him for what he did to her without knowing the truth.
Gu Huanian felt a pang of sympathy. Being schemed against by one's own family member once or twice, and still treating Su Jiaojiao like a treasure—anyone would find this hard to accept.
"Should I tell Yuan Shuo about this?"
Su Li shook her head: "No need, don't worry about these things, I'll handle them myself."
She recalled the first time she met Yuan Shuo and his two children, and how they looked down on and mocked her.
Regardless of whether she was their relative or not, their actions disgusted her.
What's more, they even hired people twice, hoping those people would ruin them.
She wouldn't acknowledge such an uncle, but she also wouldn't let Su Jiaojiao have an easy time.
Now is not the right time to expose them; let's wait and see.
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