Chapter 448: 448: Call Sister Xia
Chapter 448: Chapter 448: Call Sister Xia
Father Wu really didn’t want to recall past events, but confronted by his son’s disapproving gaze, he knew he had to clarify things.
The events of those years, as Wu Tiegen had already told him and his mother, were not exaggerated and were even somewhat beautified.
He chose to be demobilized not because he didn’t want to stay in the military, but because he couldn’t stay any longer and wasn’t allowed to leave or he would be investigated.
It was merely a choice between pros and cons, and thankfully, Mrs. Wu’s maternal family was supportive, arranging a decent job. That was how they ended up living in Quan City.
After hearing this, Haipeng truly had nothing to say about his own father.
He had originally thought Father Wu had his reasons, that at least his father’s image could be preserved, but now he realized it was not the case at all—the disappointment was too great.
Father Wu finished speaking, then looked at Mrs. Wu.
“Back then, I wronged your aunt and them. I will take responsibility for taking care of the four children!”
Yet Father’s words only elicited a sneer from Haipeng, “You take care? Are you sure? I was raised by my mom, how many times did you ever bother with me?”
Father Wu: …
Being called out by his son in person, he still felt somewhat embarrassed.
The grandmother also disapproved of her son’s behavior.
“You definitely have to provide for the children, I don’t care what happens between you and that woman, but I will certainly seek justice for my grandson and granddaughter-in-law!”
Six precious lives!
If the grandmother couldn’t seek justice for them, she wouldn’t be able to live with herself.
Mrs. Wu’s face looked very unpleasant. She was afraid of Father Wu wanting a divorce but not afraid of antagonizing the grandmother.
“Aunt, you all discuss your family matters. I have my own issues here, I’ll be going back tomorrow!” Wu Tiegen didn’t want to get involved too much.
He promptly extricated himself, making his stance clear.
Haipeng said, “Uncle, I’ll come arrange for your departure tomorrow!”
Wu Tiegen went back to his room to rest.
The grandmother warned Father Wu, “If you still recognize me as your mother, then remember, our Wu family won’t allow such a wicked person to enter our ancestral grave!”
Father Wu sighed, helping his mother to go rest.
Mrs. Wu screamed about to burst, but Haipeng shouted, “Enough!”
Mrs. Wu closed her mouth, not daring to continue making a scene, she just covered her face and wept.
“Mom, seven lives, how can you be so indifferent?”
Haipeng also harbored deep resentment towards his biological mother.
“The relationship between you and Dad back then, I don’t care to meddle, but how can you bear the guilt of seven lives? Don’t you fear in your mid-night dreams? Seeing those four children, have you ever thought about their future?”
So young and already orphans, having to face the enemy who killed their parents every day, what would they do when they grow up?
Haipeng didn’t even dare to think.
Just the thought of them one day learning the truth, what kind of choices would they make?
Wasn’t it too cruel for the children?
Yet Mrs. Wu insisted, “I just want to protect my family, why should I care about other people?”
Haipeng felt that he could no longer get along with Mrs. Wu, her thoughts were too horrifying.
The next day, Haipeng first took Dangdang back to his mother’s family as per the custom.
Dangdang’s parents were at the Tang family’s place, borrowing it to facilitate Dangdang’s returning to her parents’ home, making it convenient for the couple.
Dangdang’s parents were okay with Haipeng, they didn’t make faces because of his family’s issues, but still reminded Haipeng, “We won’t interfere with your parents’ issues, but you must not bully my daughter!”
Dangdang’s father was an honest farmer who could only say just so much for his daughter.
Haipeng assured again and again, promising that he would never make Dangdang feel unhappy again, and that barely passed the test.
Since space needed to be cleared, Tang Chuxia didn’t stay at home but was dragged off to her school by Gu Nanzhi.
Tang Chuxia was speechless, “Why would I go to your school? I don’t want to experience college life.”
Gu Nanzhi didn’t let go of Tang Chuxia’s hand, “Of course I know, I just thought of showing you my school and letting you meet my roommates!”
Tang Chuxia: …
She didn’t understand why she needed to meet her sister-in-law’s roommates, but as they were all young people, it wasn’t too nerve-wracking.
Gu Nanzhi was a student at Quancheng University. The two arrived at the school where college students were coming and going everywhere. Tang Chuxia looked around at the college students, who seemed completely different from those in her memories, feeling somewhat bemused.
Even the conversations she overheard were about academic discussions, and the school was filled with various debates, rarely showing the airy romantic atmosphere prevalent in her college days.
This might be related to the era still being reserved, coupled with the recent resumption of the National College Entrance Examination, making everyone’s thirst for knowledge surpass everything else.
“How do you like our school?”
Gu Nanzhi asked proudly.
Tang Chuxia nodded, “It’s quite nice, not what I imagined!”
Gu Nanzhi giggled, “I knew you would also want to go to college. I didn’t dare to invite you because you hadn’t passed the exams before!”
Tang Chuxia gave her a look, “You just couldn’t show off successfully before, and today you finally found an opportunity, huh?”
Both of them laughed.
Gu Nanzhi took Tang Chuxia to her dormitory. All the roommates were there, discussing where to go for lunch. Seeing Gu Nanzhi appear, they all grabbed her, “You’ve been going home every day recently and not joining our dorm activities. Are you thinking of abandoning us to go solo?”
Gu Nanzhi quickly freed her hand and introduced Tang Chuxia to them, “This is the person I talked about, my friend from childhood, and now my sister-in-law, the idol you all wanted to meet!”
The girls cheered and pushed Gu Nanzhi aside to encircle Tang Chuxia.
Tang Chuxia indeed had an extraordinary appearance, and coupled with her miraculous abilities, although the events reported in the newspapers had past, they all still remembered them.
“Hello, Sister-in-law!”
The girls were visibly excited.
Tang Chuxia had gotten used to being called sister-in-law by Beihuai’s brothers, but being called sister-in-law by a bunch of girls was still a bit awkward.
“No, just call me Sister Xia!”
Tang Chuxia’s remark made all the girls laugh.
“Hello, Sister Xia!” The girls complied, and Tang Chuxia was pleased, waving her hand, “Aren’t you guys thinking about where to eat? Since you all called me Sister Xia, I’ll treat today!”
This made the girls feel somewhat embarrassed; they wanted to meet Tang Chuxia, but they didn’t expect her to treat them to a meal.
Gu Nanzhi put her arms around her roommates’ shoulders, “Don’t be shy with her; she owns a factory, she’s got money!”
The girls still hesitated.
Tang Chuxia simply told them, “As Gu Nanzhi’s family, let me treat you to a meal, consider it as a thank you for looking after Zhizhi!”
Only then did the girls agree to go out to eat.
Tang Chuxia couldn’t help but laugh.
Girls nowadays are so reserved, unlike her roommates from her previous life, who would definitely have insisted on dragging her out to eat.
Suddenly, Tang Chuxia felt a bit nostalgic for her old campus life.