Shi Shan had always left her with the impression of being gentle and cheerful, and she had never known that Shi Shan could be so intimidating when she got angry.
Two hours later, He Ying came down from the stairs reluctantly.
Her eyes were red and swollen, obviously she had been crying a lot recently. There was a dark spot under her eyes and she looked very haggard.
She stood at the door and called out to Shi Shan, "Mom."
Shi Shan glanced at her without any anger and said, "Come and have dinner."
He Ying didn't move, tears started flowing before she spoke.
Looking at He Ying'er like this, Yun Qiao also felt strange.
He Ying has always been high and mighty, and it was awkward for Yun Qiao to see this fragile and broken look on her. But now that it really happened, he felt that it was a good match, and there was no sense of awkwardness.
Although Yun Qiao was indifferent, she really couldn't feel any sympathy for He Ying, even though she looked so miserable now.
"Yingying, come and eat." Zou Qian pulled her sleeve.
He Ying didn't move, and looked at Shi Shan stubbornly.
Shi Shan looked back at her expressionlessly.
He Ying's emotions were becoming increasingly overwhelming. Her tears began to flow more fiercely as she complained, "Why? Others have parents helping them, why won't you help me?"
"If Dad had just said something, my brother and I wouldn't have to leave. Why is it so difficult?"
"Because you're stupid, reckless, and brainless." Shi Shan said coldly, "They clearly want to mess with you. They dug a pit for you to jump into, but you couldn't see it and jumped in with your eyes closed."
"Not only did you jump in by yourself, you also pulled Zou Qian in with you."
"Then what did you want me to do? What was the situation at that time?" He Ying cried, "She insulted me first, and my brother and I just fought back."
"Yes, you were just fighting back." Shi Shan sneered, "You only broke his nose, fractured his ribs, and needed seven stitches on his calf."
He Ying opened her mouth, wanting to say something in defense, but met with Shi Shan's cold gaze, she said nothing.
She wept silently, and finally asked, "What do you want me to do? Bear it? Let her lash out at me? Let her slap me in the face without fighting back?"
"I didn't say you couldn't fight back. Who told you to fight back like that? Beating someone like that makes you feel like you're not right."
Shi Shanyu: "And why don't you tell me why she treated you like this? He Ying, you reap what you sow. How did you behave in the labor union back then? You almost pushed someone into a desperate situation, do you know that?"
"What does it have to do with me? It wasn't me who forced her into such a desperate situation. Everyone in the labor union bullied her, not just me." He Ying really couldn't understand why the other party was only targeting her.
"I didn't mean to do that. Who knew that piece of junk meant so much to her?"
"He Ying, even after what happened, you still don't repent. It's your father and I's fault. We were busy with work and didn't have time to take care of you. We didn't teach you well, and you became this arrogant and domineering person who looks down on everyone."
Shi Shan looked at He Ying and said, "You should be thankful that the other party just wanted to vent his anger and teach you a lesson this time, and didn't intend to fight to the death. Otherwise, the charge of causing minor injuries would be more than enough to send you and your wife to labor camp."
"Your father won't interfere in this matter, and the punishment he gives you won't be revoked. Accept it or not, but get out of here after the New Year."
He Ying looked at her mother in disbelief. She never expected that her family not only did not help her, but was also so cruel to her.
"Mom, I am your biological daughter."
Shi Shan: "It's precisely because you're my own daughter that I can't tolerate you making more mistakes. You've been spanked too little since you were little, and it's spoiled you into not knowing your place, or how much you can handle. Now that you've been demobilized and returned, I ask you to reflect on your mistakes and correct your bad habits."
"I didn't say I wouldn't reflect on my actions," He Ying cried. "Even if you let me go, you should at least give me somewhere to stay, right? What kind of place is Changxing Island? It's remote and far away, surrounded by the sea, isolated from the world. Putting me to work on a farm there is like exile."
Shi Shan glared at her. "What do you mean by exile? You're talking so harshly. That's where Zou Qian grew up. It's a beautiful place with beautiful scenery."
He Ying curled her lips. "What's the point of being famous? It's still a barren place. My brother worked hard to get out of there, and with just one word from you, you sent him back, and even dragged me into it. Don't you think that's too much, Mom? Even if we were assigned to work in downtown Shanghai, it would still be fine."
"No matter what you say, there's no room for maneuver in this matter," Shi Shan responded firmly. "Also, your job transfer was decided after careful organizational consideration. Generally speaking, job assignments for demobilized personnel are based on the individual's or their family's nationality. Zou's nationality is Changxing Island, so relocating you there is completely legal and reasonable. There's no point complaining to anyone."
"Don't expect your father to help you. He's very angry this time. He's already busy, and you're getting him into trouble. I advise you to stay away from him for the time being."
"But..." He Ying still wanted to fight for it.
"No buts." Shi Shan interrupted her. "You can cry and make a fuss, but it's no use."
He Ying stood there biting her lip, her face full of reluctance.
Zou Qian tugged at her sleeve and whispered to her, "It's okay, Yingying, let's go home together. I'll stay with you."
Shi Shan glanced at her calmly and said, "Have you figured it out? If you have, sit down and eat. Don't stand there, it's annoying if people see you."
He Ying knew that there was no turning back on this matter, and tears flowed silently.
"Yingying, don't cry, let's eat." Zou Qian put his arm around her shoulders and walked forward, pressing her to sit on the empty seat at the dining table.
He raised his hand to wipe her tears and said, "We'll get better in the future."
The farce had ended, but the tense atmosphere at the dinner table remained. He Ying cried as she ate, but she didn't eat much rice at all. When she left her seat, her bowl was still full.
Shi Shan's face was gloomy. Yun Qiao didn't dare to speak at the dinner table for a while. After returning to her room, she whispered to He Tingjun, "I was a little confused just now and didn't quite understand. From what they said, it seems that He Ying and Zou Qian were beaten and made mistakes, so they were discharged early?"
"It should be." He Tingjun looked at Yun Qiao and asked her, "Tuqi?"
Yun Qiao nodded: "A little bit."
She lowered her voice and said with some embarrassment, "Listen to what Mom said. The other party is deliberately provoking us. Fighting them will only hurt themselves and hurt the enemy. I didn't expect your sister, who looks so arrogant and smart, to fall into a trap so easily."
"You were just too brutal. Beating him like that, breaking his nose and ribs. Didn't you even think about the consequences?"
"She's arrogant. She's relying on my father's status and bullying, thinking she can walk all over the military district. She's too arrogant and looks down on everyone. If she doesn't pay attention to the road, she's bound to capsize."
He Tingjun felt that He Ying deserved it.
His father himself did not dare to use his power casually. He lived a simple life and worked diligently, for fear of being caught by others.
How dare you, Ying?
Sooner or later, this day will come.
Those who become divorced from the masses will suffer disastrous consequences.
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