"Yes, I brought you a gift."
Yu Xin was a little carried away and skipped over to go and meet her, only to run into her mother who had just opened the door to come home.
"Ah! I'll go stand properly right now! It's all my brother-in-law's fault! Mom, I was standing properly!"
Upon seeing her son-in-law return, Wang Meixia's expression changed.
"He Lin is back. How did your business trip go?"
"It went smoothly, and I brought you a gift. I didn't know what you liked, so I asked Yu Lian and brought you a silk scarf."
He Lin placed the square box on the table. The packaging looked very good; since everyone received one, it must have cost a lot of money. Considering the He family's current situation, Wang Meixia said, "Don't spend money like that in the future. Save your money; it'll cost a lot when you two move out. It's best to save it."
She didn't bring it up directly, but put it another way—it seems that neither of these young people anticipated what would happen after they got their marriage certificate, and it's highly likely they won't live together.
"Auntie, this is the bonus for this event. This opportunity doesn't come every time, so please don't be shy."
Interrupted from her thoughts, Wang Meixia nodded: "Alright, Auntie will accept it. You have excellent taste."
As soon as she finished speaking, a tall, vertical box appeared in Yu Lian's line of sight.
"For me?" Yu Lian was somewhat incredulous. Judging from the material of the scarf, it must have cost several yuan. He Lin had been quite short of money before, so his sudden generosity reminded her of what happened with He Xinglan a few days ago.
"Thanks."
Upon taking the box and opening it, she found a watch inside. Yu Lian wore a watch every day to keep track of time and plan her time. The one she was wearing now was a gift from her parents for her eighteenth birthday, five years ago, and she had just taken it to a shop to be repaired a couple of days ago. Seeing what was in the box, Yu Xin couldn't sit still.
"My God, brother-in-law, that watch looks like it costs over a hundred! How much bonus did you get to buy something like that?"
The prize money was actually only eighty yuan. This time, He Lin bought gifts for everyone in the family, and the money for the watch he gave Yu Lian came from his own savings.
"Sis, what about your old one..."
"This has absolutely nothing to do with you, so stand still!"
Seeing her sister's gift, Yu Xin grew increasingly excited for her own, but with her mother watching, she could only stand there sheepishly. Once the commotion in the living room had subsided, she was left standing there facing the wall, reflecting on her actions.
When all this happened at home, the compound was in complete chaos. The true son of a martyr was abandoned and mistreated outside, and officials immediately dispatched personnel to search for him. Director Wang was questioned by her husband and then taken away by relevant personnel shortly afterward. Before leaving, she received news that her current husband wanted a divorce and demanded compensation from her.
The commotion in the compound was far from over. A military wife looked at Sister Xiang and said, "You know, all this fussing around, isn't it just a case of 'evil deeds will eventually lead to one's downfall'? I was wondering why she was chasing after Yu Lian and biting her; it turns out she hurt her own pride."
The older sister remained silent throughout, watching helplessly as her former friend was taken away. She knew her friend was bound to get into trouble sooner or later; she had been advised many times that she didn't need to worry about the future, as the government would take care of everything.
Xu Fang and Erli came to the Yu family's house together during lunch. The Yu family was all present at the table. Yu Xin only dared to eat with her head down, not saying a word. After the two entered, they recounted everything that had happened outside.
"You didn't see how quickly Chief of Staff Si changed his tune. The moment he found out he had a son who excelled academically and morally, he immediately disowned Si Qin. He thinks everyone has forgotten how he treated Si Qin before. Even so, Si Qin is still his son..."
Yu Lian listened to Xu Fang's vivid account and felt a pang of regret. This whole mess was a direct result of the terrible things they had done back then.
"Sister Xu Fang, you be the judge. Did I do a good deed?"
"Of course. Director Wang broke the law. That child, like Dr. Wang, is an outstanding person, but because of Director Wang's selfishness, he made that person suffer for twenty years."
Erli nodded in agreement, recalling what she'd overheard in the teacher's office: "That guy's already in his early twenties and still in high school. If he'd followed his original path, he'd already have a great career. Director Wang deserves to die a hundred times over!"
The children had a heated discussion, and the two adults exchanged glances, deciding to leave it at that and let the verbal reprimand be the end of it.
After Director Wang's matter was resolved, He Lin was no longer a threat. Si Qin was preoccupied with his own problems, and Chief of Staff Si was also caught in a media storm and under investigation by his unit. However, after discussions between both sets of parents, they decided to wait three years before quietly divorcing. While this couldn't guarantee there would be no gossip, it was certainly much better than a whirlwind marriage and divorce.
Yu Lian and He Lin had also discussed it privately. After reaching a high degree of agreement, their roommate life became increasingly harmonious. Although He Lin still maintained his aloof and half-dead demeanor, Yu Lian could sense that their relationship was becoming more and more like that of friends. The unspoken understanding was something only the two of them could truly grasp.
Three years later.
"Sis, why are you still going? Didn't you get off work?" Yu Xin asked, looking at her increasingly busy sister.
"I'll be right back; I've been a bit busy these past few days."
The door closed, and Yu Xin turned to look at Sister Xu Fang, who was watching with amusement: "Sister Xu Fang, what are you laughing at?"
"I'm not laughing, I'm happy. Didn't you know your sister became an official?"
Yu Xin had no idea; only after pressing her for details did she learn that her sister had become the department head.
"From now on, I won't dare call you Xiao Yu anymore; I'll have to call you Director Yu."
Xu Fang's words made Yu Xin laugh so hard she couldn't stand up straight: "That sounds like she's getting on in years. But won't people be jealous of my sister's quick promotion?"
Xu Fang wasn't sure either, but she heard from others that Yu Lian was promoted exceptionally because of her family background, military experience, and outstanding personal abilities.
"Let's put that aside for now. First, have your sister and brother-in-law mentioned that matter in the past couple of days?"
"What is it?"
Xu Fang stood up and pointed to the calendar on the wall: "Look at today's date."
"Sister Xu Fang, just say what you want to say. I don't understand riddles."
"You forgot? Three years! What happened three months ago, three years ago?"
Yu Xin had completely forgotten about this. Now her brother-in-law has fully integrated into the family. Although he is still quiet and has a low profile, the agreed-upon three-year divorce is fast approaching.
"Sister Xu Fang...my sister and brother-in-law seem to be doing quite well, is it possible for them not to get a divorce?"
Xu Fang plopped down: "I'm not a mind reader for your sister and brother-in-law. You have to ask your sister openly and honestly. But I think they get along quite well. They're a handsome couple, both capable, and it would be good for them to be together. Why don't you try to set them up?"
You'll Also Like
-
One-way traffic
Chapter 1215 7 hours ago -
Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.
Chapter 1128 7 hours ago -
Konoha: Superman template, the spoiled brat becomes strong.
Chapter 424 7 hours ago -
I'm doing a crossover anime/manga project, and I'm creating a new kind of "Moonlight&
Chapter 348 7 hours ago -
Crossover Anime: Starting with a team up with Maple the Shield Girl!
Chapter 473 7 hours ago -
I'm in Mota, and they all want me to confess my feelings!
Chapter 124 7 hours ago -
A priest in North America, what the hell is the Demon Gate system?
Chapter 84 7 hours ago -
Survival at Sea: Recruit Top-Tier Mature and Beautiful Schoolgirls at the Start
Chapter 89 7 hours ago -
Many children, many blessings: Surviving in a public restroom with a newlywed bridesmaid group
Chapter 51 7 hours ago -
Hokage, no one knows better than me how to cultivate talent.
Chapter 135 7 hours ago