Chapter 551
“Then, your family only has two children. Why send one to the army and the other to the countryside?” Grandma Wang asked, somewhat puzzled.
Logically, if the older brother went to the army, the younger sister should be able to stay at home, right?
“Someone reported that my brother joining the army didn’t count as going to the countryside, so one of us had to go,” Su Xiaoxiao explained with a shrug, a helpless expression on her face. “Even though we argued about it, I probably didn’t have to go to the countryside, but my dad’s the factory director at the Steel Mill, and my mom’s the director of the Women’s Federation. My brother’s also supposed to rise up the ranks. Even if I can’t help them, I can’t be a hindrance, so I just volunteered to go to the countryside.”
Su Xiaoxiao spread her hands, giving an impression of resignation.
Grandma Wang and Grandpa Zhang were immediately infuriated, their faces darkening with anger.
“The person who reported you is too shameful! What does this have to do with them?”
“I was really angry at the time, but meeting Yexun, I guess it was a blessing in disguise,” Su Xiaoxiao said, looking at Jiang Yexun sitting beside her, flashing a sweet smile.
Seeing how affectionate they were, Grandma Wang and Grandpa Zhang couldn’t help but smile too.
“That’s true, Yexun is such a good kid! A considerate husband!” Grandma Wang said. “But your brother joining the army—was that his own decision?”
“Yes, my brother has wanted to join the army since he was a child. When he passed the test and signed up, he was over the moon,” Su Xiaoxiao nodded.
When Grandpa Zhang heard this, a proud smile spread across his face.
Sure enough, Jingyou was their true grandson, carrying the Zhang family’s aspirations. Unlike Peng Huijing’s son, who, let alone joining the army, wouldn’t even settle for any regular job—he was so picky and ungrateful.
Grandpa Zhang’s dissatisfaction with Zhang Hanyu only grew the more he thought about it.
Of course, he still felt sorry for his biological grandson, who was about to face severe punishment, but the law of the land came first, so Grandpa Zhang quickly suppressed his feelings of sympathy.
The next few hours were spent with Grandpa Zhang and Grandma Wang asking many questions about Su Hongchen. It wasn’t until almost ten o’clock that they each returned to their rooms to sleep.
The next morning, Su Xiaoxiao and Jiang Yexun couldn’t wait to leave the compound.
By this time, the supply and marketing cooperative was crowded with people, so they took the opportunity when no one was watching.
Su Xiaoxiao hurriedly dialed her mother’s office number and explained everything that had happened.
On the other end, Mrs. Su immediately exploded.
“No way! What they’re saying isn’t true! It’s pure malicious abandonment, and now they’re fabricating all sorts of coincidences. They even had the audacity to say they gave money—how shameless!”
“Mom, please lower your voice. This is a delicate matter, and we can’t let others hear,” Su Xiaoxiao hurriedly calmed her down.
Mrs. Su took a deep breath before replying, “Everyone at the office is dealing with marital conflicts. I’ll be careful, don’t worry.”
“That’s good,” Su Xiaoxiao said, feeling a bit relieved. “Mom, I actually think they seem sincere. Have you considered that maybe someone is deliberately making this happen?”
“I don’t really believe that, but if you think so, I can try to look into it,” Mrs. Su replied, suppressing her disgust.
“No, we can’t investigate right now. I’m calling just to make sure you and Dad stay alert and pay attention to your safety. Also, please keep an eye on Grandpa and Grandma. I’m worried that the Peng family’s higher-ups might retaliate.” Su Xiaoxiao said with concern.
She had originally planned to wait until Peng Huijing’s matter was fully settled, but now that Grandpa Zhang and Grandma Wang were likely to investigate her brother’s background, she wanted her parents to be prepared in advance.
“Got it, I’ll keep an eye out,” Mrs. Su replied.
However, she harbored deep resentment toward the Zhang family.
This family had never brought any good to them, only trouble. Even after more than twenty years, there was no peace.
Still, thinking about the possibility that Peng Huijing’s situation could involve spies and that she might not be able to protect her family, Mrs. Su anxiously asked, “Since you don’t think there’s any issue with the Zhang family, should I ask Grandpa and Grandma to talk to them? If they’re willing, they can make contact with the Zhang family and have them look into things properly.”
“No!” Su Xiaoxiao immediately rejected the idea without a second thought.