No one blamed Xia Mingyu.
After all, from beginning to end, she was an innocent victim. The suffering she had endured over the years was something everyone had witnessed with their own eyes.
Li Zhaodi trembled all over. She was terrified. If she got driven out, where would she even go?
She could never return to her family’s home!
If she went back, her younger brother and sister-in-law would beat her out immediately!
If Qiao Hongye was not affected in the army, she might still be able to follow him and live with his unit. But if he was implicated, then both mother and son would end up homeless!
No! Absolutely not! She could not admit this!
“Everything you said is nonsense!”
“Xia Mingyu, you have no evidence! On what basis are you slandering us?! I—”
“Evidence? Your son already admitted it himself. What more evidence do you need? The police officers and many others heard it with their own ears!”
Xia Mingyu sneered coldly, curling her lips.
“Don’t worry. The police are already investigating. Once they find the evidence, you won’t even have time to shout anymore. Qiao Hongye might even be sentenced to death!”
Xia Mingyu deliberately frightened Li Zhaodi.
Li Zhaodi was so scared she immediately lost control of her bladder.
A foul stench spread across the ground, and everyone around became even more disgusted with her.
It was hard to imagine how Xia Mingyu had survived five years—raising two children while also taking care of this kind of mother-in-law.
“This is the truth. But the children are innocent. No matter who their father is, they are still my children.”
“I hope everyone won’t hate Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, and won’t speak carelessly in front of them. Thank you. I, Mingyu, have always remembered everyone’s help.”
After revealing everything in one breath, Xia Mingyu felt a sense of relief seeing Li Zhaodi trembling in fear.
She suppressed her anger, held Yuan Yuan in her arms, and bowed deeply to the villagers.
It was both gratitude and a request.
They still had to live in this village, so she did not want the villagers to despise her and her three children. Otherwise, life would become very difficult.
At this moment, Xia Mingyu did not yet know that the children’s biological father was about to arrive, and they would not stay in this small place—but instead return to their original home.
Yuan Yuan did not understand everything that had happened. He could only sense the tense atmosphere.
Seeing his mother bowing, he instinctively imitated her, putting his hands together in a pleading gesture.
“Please everyone~~~”
The cute little chubby child making such a gesture made people feel both amused and heartbroken.
Some sensitive villagers even turned away to wipe their tears.
What a sin—to let such a child not even know who his father is!
How did such well-behaved children end up in this situation?!
Lu Ning also felt like crying. Xia Mingyu was too pitiful, and so were the twins. It was all because his so-called brother had acted like a beast!
When Commander Simao arrived tomorrow, he would definitely have to beat him up properly on behalf of the mother and children!
At this moment, in Beijing, Simao Han had no idea he was about to be beaten. He was helping Tuan Tuan play while preparing items for the trip.
He packed several sets of clothes, brought his savings book, and even bought many gifts.
“Is there anything else missing?” he murmured, lips pressed together.
He was also nervous. He had no experience. He could only try to prepare as much as possible.
Moreover, he did not know how long he would stay there. Since he was already on leave, he would not return until he had obtained Xia Mingyu’s forgiveness.
“If you bring all this, it still won’t be enough. But since you’re taking Tuan Tuan, you can’t carry too much. Why don’t I go with you? It would show sincerity.”
The old master of the Simao family was anxious.
Finally having a great-grandson, now they were about to be separated again. He also wanted to see Yuan Yuan and his granddaughter-in-law!
“No.”
“If you go, what would that look like? Wouldn’t it pressure her? I made a mistake. I don’t want to force her.”
“I will talk to Comrade Xia properly this time. If she is willing, I will bring her and the children to Beijing. If not, I will not force her.”
Simao Han’s eyes were deep and his expression serious.
His tall figure and upright military aura made him very reliable.
The old master felt that as long as Simao Han could speak properly, the woman would definitely be willing to come.
He had everything—height, looks, family background, money, and authority.
He was almost perfect.
But his only fatal flaw was that he did not know how to speak properly.
He either sounded like he was disciplining people or he ended conversations outright. Which woman could tolerate that?
Especially since he already owed Xia Mingyu so much—she probably already disliked him!
If he kept being like this, she definitely would not agree!
The old master was getting more and more anxious.
“I won’t force her. I will respect her decision. If she doesn’t want to come back with you, then I’ll just move there. I can still stay with my great-grandson!”
“You can go wherever you want!”
He had forgotten his grandson after getting a great-grandson.
“But I still want to see my granddaughter-in-law and my great-grandchildren! I can also help you a bit if I go. If not, I’ll call your parents over too.”
Simao Han immediately rejected all suggestions coldly.
“You brat! You won’t listen to anything I say—why even ask me then?!”
The old master was furious.
“Just asking.”
For the first time in a mission, Simao Han felt nervous.
He gently patted Tuan Tuan’s head and asked casually,
“Tuan Tuan, what does your mother look like? Do you remember?”
“Of course I remember!”
“My mother is the most beautiful! She has long hair, she’s gentle and pretty, and she is the best mother in the whole world!”
Hearing this, Simao Han thoughtfully began to form a plan.
He switched to a battle mindset.
He began to formulate a strategy—to win over Xia Mingyu.