The day after attending the wedding, Wenrou and Huo Yanchuan took the children back to Beijing.

Yun Shu and Yun Yao had a great experience in the countryside this time, and they were a little reluctant to leave.

"Mom and Dad, when can we come back again?" The two of them hadn't had enough fun yet.

Normally, besides the classmates they knew from school, there were no other children in the compound.

After returning to the countryside this time, I made many new friends and shared my favorite toys and snacks.

For their sake, Wen Jianshe tied a swing to a big tree in the yard overnight.

If it weren't for Wenrou and Huo Yanchuan having to go back to work, they probably wouldn't want to go back to Beijing.

"I'll bring you here again when I have time later," Wenrou said, not expecting them to like the place.

When Grandma Li heard that Wenrou wouldn't help her grandson, she was so angry that she hobbled on her cane and decided to come find Wenrou herself.

Li Jianguo and Li Fulai were carrying gifts, this time high-end tea and tobacco. Li Jianguo had really gone all out to get his son into the transport team.

He even prepared to have Li Fulai apologize to Wenrou, hoping that she would calm down.

When they reached the door, Wen Jinian chased them out.

"I already made it very clear to you yesterday that you are not welcome in our home. Get out."

He didn't care who was on the other end, and he didn't even give Old Lady Li any face.

"Wen Jinian, how can you speak to your elders like that? Hurry up and let Wenrou come out." Relying on the support of Old Lady Li, Li Fulai pointed at Wen Jinian and ordered.

"Xiao Rou has already returned to Beijing, you should just give up."

Wen Jinian hadn't expected the Li family to be so self-righteous when asking for help. With their attitude, even if someone could help them, no one would be willing to.

"What? They've already returned to Beijing?" Upon hearing Wen Jinian's words, Li Jianguo froze on the spot.

"Call your parents out, I have some questions for them." Even at this moment, Old Lady Li still put on airs.

Just then, Wen Jianshe and Wen Jiguang also came out, carrying luggage, preparing to return to the transport team on the other side of the Gobi Desert.

The family celebrations are over, and it's time for them to go home.

Li Xiuying followed behind them, silently carrying her own bundle.

"What are you all doing here?" Old Mrs. Li asked.

"Mom, we're getting ready to go back," Li Xiuying said softly, her head down.

Upon hearing this, Old Lady Li's expression immediately changed.

"No, your nephew's matter hasn't been resolved, you can't leave." She stood at the door, blocking their way.

"Xiao Rou has already made it very clear that it's impossible to let someone like Li Fulai, who has no skills whatsoever, join the transport team," Wen Jiguang said at this moment.

"Yes, Mom, Xiaorou is still in charge of the transport team. If she doesn't agree, even if you force me to my death, there's nothing you can do," Li Xiuying sighed as she looked at them.

Wen Jiguang and the others knew that the Li family loved to cause trouble, so they had no intention of paying any attention to them.

"Grandma, Uncle, please step aside. If this continues, you'll only make things look bad. Besides, if we want to leave, you can't stop us."

In the end, Wen Jiguang did manage to save face for them and prevent the situation from becoming too ugly.

After Wen Jiguang finished speaking, he and his family left with their luggage.

Wen Jinian and Tan Lin had booked train tickets to return to Beijing for tomorrow, so their route wasn't on the same line as theirs.

Seeing that the Wen family was about to leave, Li Jianguo had no choice but to give up.

"Sigh, let's go back."

Grandma Li looked at Li Fulai with a worried expression. She had originally hoped to find a good job for her grandson, but now the opportunity was gone.

"What's so special about working in the transport team? Don't worry, I'll find you a respectable job that you can all be proud of," Li Fulai said confidently.

Hearing him say that, they could only believe him for the time being.

Wenrou only remembered when she arrived in Beijing that it seemed to be around this time in her previous life that Li Fulai, despite having bought a good job, did not restrain his nature at all and was framed by those thugs, resulting in him being implicated in a murder.

In the end, he was arrested and taken to the police station, where he was eventually executed.

Therefore, she would never let Li Fulai join the transport team. With his personality, if he caused trouble, she would have to cover for him.

Wenrou received news from her hometown a week later that Li Fulai had been arrested.

It was her second brother who told her that, just like in her previous life, Li Fulai had a murder on his hands. Old Mrs. Li was so angry that she fainted on the spot.

Li Jianguo is now looking for help everywhere, trying to get Li Fulai out. Of course, he has also approached Wen Jiguang and his group, but their abilities are limited, and even if they wanted to help, they couldn't.

"Li Fulai brought this upon himself; you don't need to concern yourself with this matter," Wen Jinian gently reminded him.

Wenrou nodded gently. Of course, she wouldn't care; it had nothing to do with her.

However, no sooner had she said those words than Li Jianguo came knocking on her door the very next day.

Wenrou heard the guard at the door say that someone was looking for her, so she went out in confusion and saw Li Jianguo.

Li Jianguo made a special trip to Beijing to find Wenrou in order to save his son, hoping that Wenrou could save Li Fulai.

"Xiaorou, your uncle apologizes for what happened before. Can you think of a way to save Fulai?" Li Jianguo hurriedly stepped forward and said after seeing Wenrou.

Wenrou was stunned when she looked at Li Jianguo in front of her. It had only been a week since she returned to Beijing from her hometown, and Li Jianguo had changed so much.

When I went back last time, he looked quite energetic.

But at this point, he had a lot more gray hair, and he looked incredibly haggard, as if he had aged more than ten years in an instant.

"There's nothing I can do about Li Fulai's situation. It's no use you coming to me. You should go back," Wenrou said expressionlessly.

No one could have saved him in this situation.

If it were any other matter, they would be released after a few years in jail, but this is a matter of life and death. The one who died was a girl who had just come of age. Those thugs played her to death. They were worse than animals.

It's already a miracle that Wenrou didn't yell at him; how could she possibly save him?

"I'm begging you, Xiaorou. I'm kneeling down. Please ask Yanchuan to think of a way. We're all family. You can't just stand by and watch us die."

As Li Jianguo spoke, he immediately knelt down before Wenrou, abandoning all pretense of dignity.

He only has one son; he can't just stand by and watch him get executed.

At this time, there were quite a few people coming and going at the entrance. Seeing this scene, they all stopped to watch the excitement with curiosity.

Upon seeing this, Li Jianguo burst into tears, even kowtowing to Wenrou.

Seeing that Wenrou remained unmoved, some people nearby couldn't help but start discussing it.

"Oh, this uncle is so pitiful."

"Exactly, even if something really serious happened, and your uncle knelt down before you, she still remained indifferent. She's so heartless."

"No matter what, we need to help him up first, and then talk things out."

The discussion grew louder and louder, and passersby, hearing these words, began pointing and whispering towards Wenrou.

Just then, Fang Ting returned from outside with Fang Xinyou. Having finally witnessed Wenrou being harassed, how could they let it go?

"Oh, isn't this Director Huo's wife? And is this your uncle? Why are you making an old man kneel before you? Can't you talk things out properly?"

Fang Ting's words amplified the surrounding discussion.

"So she's Director Huo's wife. How careless of her behavior!"

"Exactly! Her actions will also affect Director Huo's future, won't they?"

Fang Ting felt even more smug when she heard people around her talking about Wenrou.

Wenrou seemed completely oblivious to everything, as if she hadn't heard a thing and was unaffected.

Hearing everyone around him speaking in his favor, Li Jianguo became even more audacious.

"Xiaorou, your uncle knows I did wrong before, and I apologize to you now. Fulai is your cousin, you can't just stand by and watch him die."

"I've already said I can't help you with the favor you asked for. You should go back and never come back again."

After speaking gently, she turned around and prepared to leave.

Upon seeing this, Li Jianguo stood up, stepped forward, and grabbed Wenrou's arm.

"Xiaorou, you can't leave."

At this moment, Fang Ting spoke up again: "Wenrou, how can you be so heartless? This is your own uncle, and you won't even help him with a single favor. You're too cruel!"

Wenrou turned her head to look at Fang Ting, who was making sarcastic remarks, and sneered, "You have a kind heart. If you really can't stand it, then help her yourself."

Then she looked at Li Jianguo, and her face immediately turned cold.

"Don't try to morally blackmail me. Li Fulai committed murder. He and those thugs bullied an unmarried girl and took her life. That kind of scum deserves the death penalty. How dare you ask me for help?"

After speaking gently, she looked at the people who had been watching the commotion, "Since you all want to help, then go and help! That's a murderer. How can you be any better than a murderer who's a beast?"

After Wenrou finished speaking, those who had just criticized her now lowered their heads in embarrassment and dared not say a word.

They were just saying it casually, who knew the other party would turn out to be a murderer?

No wonder they're so gentle and don't help; who would dare to?

If I'm treated as an accomplice, then I'm finished.

After speaking gently, she walked up to Fang Ting and pushed her towards Li Jianguo.

"Didn't you just say you wanted to help? With so many people watching, I'd like to see how you're going to help!"

After Wenrou finished speaking, everyone around her looked at Fang Ting.

Fang Ting's face immediately turned flustered. "I...I didn't mean that. I don't even know him, why would I help?"

Wenrou didn't care what explanations she gave, and said with a smile, "You were so eager to help him just now, you must know that murderer Li Fulai, right? Looks like we need to have someone thoroughly investigate your family's character to see if you can continue living in the military compound."

After she finished speaking, Fang Ting's face was filled with panic.

She never imagined that her casual observation would lead to her own downfall and her husband's future.

"I...I don't know them at all, Wenrou, don't talk nonsense."

Fang Ting hurriedly explained to the people around her, giving Li Jianguo a look of disgust.

"Your son is a murderer. How dare you come to our compound gate and ask for help? He did such a beastly thing. It would be good if he were executed."

In an attempt to distance herself from Li Jianguo, she launched into a tirade of abuse at him.

Wenrou didn't even glance at them, turned around and walked straight inside.

Li Jianguo was surrounded at this moment, and everyone around him was criticizing him.

He couldn't stand their harsh words, so he covered his head and left.

Now everyone in the military compound knows him, so he doesn't dare come here anymore, which has saved Wenrou a lot of trouble.

A few days later, she received news that Li Fulai had been executed.

On the Li family's side, Old Mrs. Li couldn't accept the fact that her grandson had died, and she passed away without taking a breath.

Li Jianguo and his wife were also deeply ashamed by the rumors circulating in the village, so much so that they couldn't even lift their heads.

Li Li was also implicated; because of Li Fulai's situation, she could no longer stay at home.

It's already 1983, and every place is working on economic development.

Although she couldn't get Wenrou to take her to Beijing, the thought of going to Beijing felt like a thorn, deeply embedded in her heart.

After leaving home, she boarded a train to Beijing alone.

Since Wenrou wouldn't help her, she refused to believe she couldn't survive in Beijing.

The transportation team in Beijing has now been established, and recruitment and training have officially begun.

Soon, the people in the compound somehow learned that she had started a transport team, and many of them came to her door, wanting to get their relatives into her team.

For a time, people came to our door every day, carrying all sorts of gifts, trying to get in through connections.

Wenrou didn't accept their things, but told them that they needed to take an exam to join the transport team.

Anyone can sign up, but only those who pass the exam can officially join.

After all, driving a truck requires experience.

She was very strict about all kinds of medical examinations; if you failed even one of them, you couldn't get in.

Many people apply, but very few pass all the exams and medical examinations.

Wenrou holds the attitude of "better to have none than to have bad ones." Even if she hasn't recruited enough people, she won't just settle for someone who can't do anything.

However, after a month of recruitment, the transportation team was finally fully staffed.

With Peng Shao's help, the Wenrou Transportation Team's business has never stopped.

However, she also brought Peng Shao considerable benefits, which convinced him to accept her sincerity.

Although Peng Shao knew that Wenrou was capable, he did not expect that she would bring him more benefits than other transport teams.

He had originally intended to help Wenrou, but now it seemed as if Wenrou had done him a great favor.

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