The mother of the era is reborn to support her cannon fodder children!

Chapter 475 "Someone's Dead!"

Upon seeing the Gu family at the hospital entrance, Jiang Rong couldn't help but feel concerned about them.

When he asked about the Gu family, Madam Jiang glanced indifferently at her son, who had disappointed her greatly.

Why are you asking this?

Jiang Rong's expression was obsessive. "I want to know."

He said it word by word.

Madam Jiang twitched her lips. "So what if you know? You two are no longer on the same path. Jiang Rong, from the moment you abandoned the path that your father and I had laid out for you and insisted on getting entangled with that jinx Lu Baozhen, you lost the right to compare yourself with Gu Zhiyu and Gu Zhiheng."

“Now you…” she shook her head, her expression revealing deep disappointment, “you don’t even have the weight to be discussed with them anymore. This is your choice, and you have to accept it.”

After Jiang Rong was crippled, Madam Jiang and her husband promptly had a second child. Now that the second child is in need of care, Jiang Rong, the eldest son, doesn't receive much attention.

"I don't want to hear this!" Jiang Rong said firmly. "You know what I want to know!"

Madam Jiang frowned, knowing she had no choice but to speak up, and said, "I heard that Gu Zhiyao is getting married. The man she's marrying is the young master from Chief Ning's family."

"Ning Xiao?" Jiang Rong felt a dull ache in her heart, unable to tell whether it was jealousy or something else.
“Yes.” Madam Jiang said with great emotion, “Ning Xiao and Gu Zhiyao grew up together, childhood sweethearts, and their families are well-matched. They are truly a perfect match.”

These words were directed at Jiang Rong, mocking him for marrying a wife who brought him no benefit whatsoever and instead held him back at every turn.

Jiang Rong understood, and his face turned ashen.

Seeing this, Madam Jiang paused for a moment and then remained silent.

She could tell that Jiang Rong regretted it, but what could she do? There's no going back in life. Years had passed, and even if he wanted to follow the path they had laid out for him to rise to prominence, it was too late.

Jiang Rong also knew.

He left, dejected and distraught.

His clothes were wrinkled and crumpled, making him look like a wretched little chick.

He unknowingly entered a restaurant, ordered wine, and started drinking one glass after another.

He drank until he lost his mind.

Alcohol is a wonderful thing; after drinking it, you can forget all your troubles.

but.

There will always be a time when you sober up.

After sobering up, Jiang Rong's mind was clearer than ever before. He no longer tried to persuade Lu Baozhen to keep the child, but instead focused his attention on Gu Zhiyao.

He had a dream while he was drunk, an incredibly beautiful dream, in which Gu Zhiyao fell deeply in love with him.

No matter what he does, she always follows him closely, silently being good to him, admiring him against the world's odds, and even more so, because of her, Gu Zhiyu and Gu Zhiheng also... follow his lead without question.

That feeling was wonderful.
-
On the day of Gu Zhiyao's wedding, Jiang Rong showed up uninvited.

He didn't have an invitation and couldn't get into the venue. He relied on his ability to name members of the Gu family to get the staff at the door to go in and find Gu Zhiheng, saying that there was a guest without an invitation outside, but this person could name the boss.

Gu Zhiheng raised an eyebrow. "What's your name?"

He said his name was Jiang Rong.

“Jiang Rong…”

Gu Zhiheng had a premonition that it was him, and his guess turned out to be correct.

Beside him, Gu Zhiyu spoke up, "Jiang Rong is here? Let him in. Why didn't you send him an invitation?"

Gu Zhiheng couldn't say directly that he disliked Jiang Rong, and that it was already good enough that he wasn't retaliating against him.

Considering that his elder brother knew nothing and had a childhood friendship with Jiang Rong, he could only make up a random excuse.

“Didn’t he marry Lu Baozhen? I’m afraid if I send him an invitation, he’ll bring Lu Baozhen along. My older brother knows that Lu Baozhen is a wicked person. What if she does something indecent at Zhiyao’s wedding?”

Gu Zhiyu felt that his second brother made a lot of sense and said, "You have considered things very carefully. I misunderstood you."

"It's alright, I'll go out to meet Jiang Rong. Brother, keep an eye on things here." Gu Zhiheng said and went out to meet his 'enemy'.

The moment he saw Jiang Rong, he felt a strong sense of unease.

What's going on with Jiang Rong? It seems like... he's gained some experience.

Gu Zhiheng narrowed his eyes, pretending not to notice anything, and walked over with an apologetic look in his eyes, "Seeing that you were in Haicheng, I was afraid it would be troublesome for you to take leave, so I didn't send you an invitation. I didn't expect you to come despite your busy schedule, which makes us seem inconsiderate... I'll treat you to a meal another day as an apology. I hope you won't be angry."

What else could Jiang Rong say?

He straightened his suit jacket, hoping to look presentable, and smiled politely, "Don't be angry. On the contrary, I am the one who came uninvited. I hope I haven't spoiled your fun."

"How could that be?" Gu Zhiheng led him into the venue, casually saying, "My older brother just gave me a good scolding, saying that no matter what, I shouldn't have not sent an invitation; it was too impolite..."

Jiang Rong smiled and said, "I understand. We've known each other since we were little, and I know what kind of people you are. Don't worry, I won't take it to heart."

As he spoke, his eyes darted around.

Gu Zhiheng kept glancing at Jiang Rong out of the corner of his eye, trying to figure out his intentions. When he saw the burning look in Jiang Rong's eyes as he fixed his sister, he could almost conclude that this man had a remarkable encounter.

We don't know what it is yet, but it's clear that Jiang Rong has ill intentions towards Zhi Yao.

A cold glint flashed in Gu Zhiheng's eyes.

Jiang Rong had better not do anything to displease him, otherwise...

He already had anger in his heart.

Jiang Rong wasn't stupid after all; he knew what day it was. He sat with the other guests, watching the newlyweds on stage accept everyone's blessings with happy smiles on their faces.

He was inwardly seething with jealousy, but on the surface he wore a smile and clapped along with everyone else.

Ning Xiao...

Jiang Rong harbored resentment in his heart.

Gu Zhiheng glanced at Jiang Rong from time to time, occasionally catching the resentment in his eyes, and sneered.

Gu Zhiyu noticed Gu Zhiheng's unease and couldn't help but look at him, "You have hemorrhoids?"

"..."

"No." Gu Zhiheng looked speechless. "Brother, don't curse me."

"Then sit up straight and don't move around. There are photographers and videographers here," Gu Zhiyu reminded him.

Upon hearing this, Gu Zhiheng, who was concerned about his image, immediately sat up straight.

Gu Zhiyu caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of his eye, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Gu Zhiyao's wedding was a grand affair. Many of Gu Chenghuai's comrades and colleagues attended, as did the entire Gu family and most of the Lin family...

The hotel was bustling with activity; it was practically the most extravagant wedding the emcee had ever seen.

He also saw important figures he only had the privilege of seeing on television; this wedding was something he could brag about for the rest of his life.

Lin Zhao watched from below the stage as Gu Chenghuai handed his daughter's hand to Ning Xiao. Even in this situation, his emotions remained stable, and his face showed a calm composure that remained unshaken even under immense pressure.

He held the microphone and said, "Zhiyao is the apple of my eye. She has never suffered any grievances at home, and I hope that she will not suffer any grievances after marrying you, otherwise..."

Gu Chenghuai paused, refraining from saying anything unpleasant, and smiled calmly, "Today is a joyous occasion, so let's not talk about anything else. Ning Xiao, Zhiyao, I hope you two will be considerate of each other and live a good life together in the future."

This is a father's simplest wish.

Ning Xiao stood up straight, saluted, and said with a firm expression, "Rest assured, I will cherish Zhiyao as I would my country, be loyal to her, protect her, and never leave her for the rest of my life."

Gu Chenghuai patted him on the shoulder and stepped off the stage.

After he sat back down, Lin Zhao took his hand and intertwined their fingers.

The children are flying higher and farther, but thankfully they have each other.
-
Gu Zhiyao had just gotten married, and Ning Xiao had his honeymoon. The two were living in the newly built high-rise apartment Ning Xiao had prepared for them—a large, single-level apartment of over 300 square meters, fully furnished. Lin Zhao was very unaccustomed to her daughter being away from home. Occasionally, when she cooked something delicious, she would subconsciously call out for Yaobao, but there was no response. That feeling of disappointment at being called without an answer filled her heart, making her extremely uncomfortable.

Lin Zhao simply moved to live in the military region.

When Gu Chenghuai returned home from his office and saw his wife, a smile appeared on his lips. "Not used to it yet?"

He walked over and naturally put his arm around Lin Zhao, his deep voice tinged with amusement, "Now you know how important I am?"

"Okay, I understand." Lin Zhao rested her head on the man's broad shoulder. "You are very important to me. I feel at ease with you here. Please take good care of yourself."

When Gu Chenghuai heard this, he thought his wife was doubting him.

With a swift movement of his right arm, he lifted Lin Zhao up and placed her on his lap, saying in a serious tone, "Never doubt your man's stamina."

Lin Zhao looked slightly embarrassed.

Who said that?

Even long-married couples don't feel shy.

Pushing away Gu Chenghuai's attempt to kiss her cheek, Lin Zhao said with disgust, "Why do you smell of smoke? It's awful."

Gu Chenghuai quickly let go of his wife, moved far away from her, took off his coat, and complained, "Those beasts are smoking in the office again."

"I'm going to take a shower." He walked quickly towards the bathroom.

Lin Zhao grabbed the man's clothes, lifted them up, and threw them into the washing machine. Soon, the washing machine started to rumble.

Gu Chenghuai didn't want Lin Zhao to be alone, so he quickly finished showering and came out covered in steam.

Her short hair wasn't dripping wet; it hung down half-dry, making her look at least five years younger.

"Are you hungry?" He sat down next to Lin Zhao.

"I'm not hungry yet," Lin Zhao said.

"We'll eat later," Gu Chenghuai said.

The military canteen has undergone a major upgrade, with a small kitchen specifically for entertaining leaders. Anyone can order food at other times, as long as they pay.

Lin Zhao understood the man's implication, and thinking of the sweet and sour pork she had eaten last time, her eyes lit up. "Okay."

Gu Chenghuai squeezed Lin Zhao's fingers, looked at her and smiled, his mood improved, and he said, "I've been feeling down because you've been unhappy lately."

These are Lin Zhaoxin's words.

Gu Chenghuai could detect any of her emotions.

"I'm all set, don't be bored."

Gu Chenghuai chuckled, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Lin Zhao leaned on his shoulder, and the couple enjoyed a rare moment of peace. After so many years of being busy, such days seemed to be rare.

"Hey, have you noticed that Zhiheng and Jiang Rong are acting strangely?"

Gu Chenghuai asked in a puzzled tone, "What's so strange about it?"

"I can't quite put my finger on it, but she was speaking in a sarcastic tone. I feel like Zhiheng has some kind of problem with Jiang Rong," Lin Zhao muttered. "They were quite close when they were kids."

She didn't like her son and twins being too close, but the two boys seemed to have a good impression of Jiang Rong and played with him quite well for a while.

“They’re almost thirty years old, no need to worry about them,” Gu Chenghuai said.

"I didn't intend to get involved, I was just curious," Lin Zhao said.

"Shall I call and ask?" If my wife wants to know, then of course I'll grant her wish.

"Never mind, Zhiheng is all grown up now and has his own little secrets. Let's not upset the child," Lin Zhao said again.

You'll know what you need to know eventually.

They didn't ask this time, but two months later, the couple found out from Jiang's family.

Madam Jiang called and first apologized to Lin Zhao.

Lin Zhao was quite puzzled by what he said.

"What is Sister Jiang saying? I don't understand."

Madam Jiang looked embarrassed, and spoke cautiously and humbly, "...Jiang Rong is somewhat mentally unstable. He has mistaken Zhiyao for his wife. He was confused by that bitch Lu Baozhen. Now he knows he was wrong. Please forgive him this time, considering that he has known Gu Zhiyu and Gu Zhiheng since childhood."

"Jiang Rong has taken Zhi Yao as his wife?" Lin Zhao frowned, greatly shocked, her voice turning cold. "What did he do?"

Madam Jiang dared not hide the truth and honestly said, "He... he went to pick up Zhiyao from get off work..."

She didn't dare say that the matter had become quite serious, even affecting Gu Zhiyao's reputation.

Even without Madam Jiang saying it, Lin Zhao could guess, "Is Jiang Rong sick? If he is, send him to a mental hospital immediately, don't let him out to harm others! What normal person would do such a thing? My daughter is already married, and he attended the wedding. Why is he harassing her like this? What grudge does my Zhiyao have against him!"

"Forgive him? I can't forgive him even a little bit. I'm being lenient by not strangling him."

After saying that, he slammed down the phone.

Madam Jiang's face turned pale.

He grabbed whatever was at hand and threw it at Jiang Rong.

"Of all people to mess with, you had to pick on Gu Zhiyao. Is she someone you can mess with? You cause trouble and then come to me. You've completely disgraced me! Get out of here. I don't want to see you again."

Jiang Rong panicked and hurriedly said, "Mom, please help me. I don't want to stay in this poor, remote place for the rest of my life..."

Madam Jiang shook off his hand, her eyes filled with disappointment. "Everything you're going through now is your choice. Don't blame your father and me. You've seen the Gu family's attitude. What can we do? You dared to provoke Gu Zhiyao, so you should have expected this outcome. You'd better watch yourself and stop making futile struggles."

After she finished speaking, she left.

Jiang Rong clenched her hands, wondering how she had ended up in this situation.

He should have been a chosen one, someone everyone fawned over and worshipped, instead of being treated like a stinking rat in a ditch.

Lu Baozhen has gone back to her parents' home and doesn't know about this yet.

She is high-profile, which has made her hated by many people, and they often call to tell her this.

Lu Baozhen was furious and immediately booked a ticket back. The first thing she did upon returning was to file for divorce.

She's not too young or too old; if she plans carefully, she can marry into a better family.

Jiang Rong knew she had no hope and resolutely refused to agree to a divorce.

He gripped Lu Baozhen's hand, his eyes filled with madness. "Divorce? Don't even think about it. Don't forget, this marriage was your scheme. If it weren't for your scheme, why would I have married you? You don't even deserve it..."

Lu Baozhen wasn't one to mince words either; she kicked and bit, struggling fiercely.

The two started fighting.

The neighbors, hearing the noise from next door, all shook their heads.

It's started again.

The noise lasted a long time until a loud bang was heard, and then it stopped.

Later, someone saw Lu Baozhen, her face covered in blood, hurriedly run out of her house.

The neighbors called for someone to come and see.

The Lu family's door was unlocked.

The group pushed open the door and saw Jiang Rong lying in a pool of blood, his fate unknown.

"Something's happened!! Someone's dead! Someone needs to come quick!"

(End of this chapter)