The couple were terrified, almost losing their minds. "Don't climb! Your uncle and aunt will think of another way!"
Upon hearing her uncle and aunt's voices, Fu Wanning's eyes welled up with tears of grievance. "Uncle, Aunt, Cui Hailu and the others are threatening me with my great-uncle's whereabouts. They want me to go to the countryside in Pei Antong's place, and they're even trying to steal my job. The worst part is my brother, Pei Guangzong. He's siding with outsiders instead of his own sister..."
"What should we do? Should I really give in? Cui Hailu and the others are eyeing my uncle's family's property and they even want to report you for being demoted. You'd better watch out!"
Pei Zhenghong thought about the phone call he received a few days ago, and then recalled the few times he had escaped danger recently. He felt that someone was secretly helping his family, and that the other party was very powerful, which had deterred those bad apples. It could be said that this period of time was the most peaceful time they had ever had, without having to worry about being plotted against or reported.
“Wan Ning, don’t worry about your great-grandparents. We already know their whereabouts. They were sent down to the Northeast, to Xiangyang Village in Hongqi Commune. The documents have been issued and special departments are taking care of them. They will be returning to the city soon. They are safe now and under protection. Their health has also recovered. Everything is fine in Xiangyang Village. The villagers there are kind and respect your great-grandparents. They have finally overcome their hardships.”
“You no longer need to be threatened by the Pei family. Your aunt has taken care of your job. Cui Hailu and the others can't take your job away. Starting today, we will begin to fight back. Since they dare to mistreat you, we will no longer subsidize the Pei family.”
This move effectively cut off the Pei family's path to luxury, foreshadowing the imminent arrival of days of frugality for Cui Hailu and her associates.
Upon hearing the news, Fu Wanning burst into tears, "It's so good, Grandpa and the others have been exonerated, sob sob, but my brother was corrupted by Cui Hailu..."
Zhuang Tianman knew that with her in-laws back, some long-buried truths would gradually be revealed. "Wan Ning, there's no need to be sad for someone who isn't worth it. Pei Guangzong isn't your biological brother at all. Your brother is in Xiangyang Village, and he's reunited with your great-uncle!"
"And you're not from the Pei family..."
She didn't say what came next, afraid that her niece wouldn't be able to accept it right away.
Fu Wanning's mind went blank, her eyes widening in shock. It felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from her heart. She felt no pain, only an unprecedented sense of relief. "So there's a reason behind all the rumors. No wonder we've never gotten along since childhood, no wonder people have been saying in private that Pei Guangzong and Cui Hailu look alike..."
"Could they be aunt and nephew? Cui Hailu has switched her nephew with her own? I'm going to tell my grandparents and father about this and expose their true colors!"
No wonder Pei Guangzong doesn't treat her like a biological sister. It's because Pei Guangzong knew about his own background early on and, lacking the sibling relationship, tried every means to take advantage of her.
Zhuang Tianman quickly reassured her niece, "They trust Cui Hailu more than you do, and they really care about Pei Guangzong. Actually, your and your brother's backgrounds are still uncertain. Your aunt is telling you, you don't need to endure this anymore, you don't need to be subservient to the Pei family, or even Pei Zexing. We are all your support. Your brother will come to you soon, and he will stand up for you..."
"You don't need to worry about Cui Hailu being a bad influence on us, because someone is protecting us in secret. I think it should be your brother and sister-in-law. Your great-uncle mentioned that he is an officer named Fu Jingchen. He is dating the granddaughter of a good friend of your grandfather after he was sent to the countryside. Your brother's girlfriend is the granddaughter of a meritorious member of the Gu family, the head of the five great families. Wan Ning, your sister-in-law's family background is too strong. She is your biggest backer. You need to be more assertive in the future."
In fact, Fu Wanning had always had doubts in her heart, wondering if she was not a member of the Pei family.
The truth will perhaps be revealed when his older brother returns.
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