Su Yueheng blinked innocently, tears welling in her eyes. “My father can’t keep living in the old house. He, my mother, and my brother should go to the countryside for reform.”
She gently wiped the corners of her eyes. “My father has already cut ties with me just now, but I still hope they can suffer a little less. I want to donate the last house Grandpa left to those in need, as a sign of our Su family’s sincerity.”
Her words sounded righteous—filial piety was shown, and punishment was addressed.
It wasn’t that Su Yueheng was a saint. Although she had already severed ties with the Su family, if she truly didn’t consider them at all, it would harm her reputation in the future if others found out.
Besides, working in the countryside was already harsh enough. Let the Su family taste the hardships of life first—there would be plenty more suffering to come later.
As long as they were alive, there would be no end to their suffering.
After hesitating for a few seconds, the officer was deeply moved and extended his hand to Su Yueheng. “Comrade Su, we’ve seen your contribution to the country’s development. I heard you’re getting married?”
As part of an investigated family, the officer knew the Su family’s situation very well.
Su Yueheng forced a smile. “Yes, I’m marrying Regiment Commander Lu Xingzhou on Jiang Island. I just don’t know… whether my background will affect him.”
Her tone was downcast. Her soft pink lips carried a trace of grievance, and her bright, glass-like eyes held a hint of confusion—like a startled deer in the forest, making one’s heart soften.
The officer took out a piece of paper and quickly wrote on it. “Comrade Su, the police station and the neighborhood committee will jointly issue you a letter of introduction. We’ll also coordinate with the railway bureau to buy your ticket. When you get there to register your household and find work, with this letter, they won’t make things difficult for you.”
Su Yueheng didn’t expect such an unexpected benefit. Her eyes widened in disbelief, pleasantly surprised. “Thank you.”
Then she pleaded, “Officer, if my parents are sent to the countryside, could you arrange for them to go to the same place as my sister? My sister is going to the Second Production Team of Caoping Village.”
The Second Production Team of Caoping Village was notoriously lazy. In her previous life, Su Yueheng had suffered greatly there. To push Mei Xinhang to improve himself, she had directly placed military research blueprints in front of him, letting him submit them in exchange for a better life.
As for how she had those blueprints… she didn’t know. She had no memory of it.
It could be said that without her in this life, Mei Xinhang would never become the admired genius he once was!
With all these problematic people thrown together, their daily chaos would surely be entertaining.
This request wasn’t difficult, so the officer agreed immediately and asked, “Comrade Su, when do you want to leave?”
Su Yueheng forced a slight smile. “I’ll go back and pack my things. At the latest, tonight.”
Her gaze lowered slightly, showing just the right amount of disappointment.
The officer had handled many such cases. Watching Su Yueheng’s slender figure leave, he felt the Su family had gone too far.
He sighed, then turned to call the railway bureau.
After hanging up a few minutes later, he called the neighborhood office to file a report and arrange for Su Chengguang’s family to be sent to the countryside.
In less than ten minutes, the fate of Su Chengguang’s family of three was completely changed.
When Su Yueheng returned, the living room was empty.
Su Chengguang hadn’t come back yet.
She went straight upstairs to pack her things.
As she passed Su Baicha’s room, she overheard a conversation between Su Baicha and Bai Tingxin—
Bai Tingxin said with heartache and confusion, “Cha’er, going to the countryside is so hard. Even though that division commander on the island has children to take care of, it’s definitely better than going to the countryside.”
Su Baicha replied, “Mei Xinhang’s future achievements won’t be any worse than that division commander’s. Mom, trust me.”
Bai Tingxin was shocked. “Y-you… what did you just call me?”
Su Baicha’s voice choked. “I… I already know. You’re my real mother. Second Uncle isn’t my real father. And Su Yueheng… she’s not your biological child either. Second Aunt died the day after giving birth to her…”
At the doorway, Su Yueheng’s eyes widened in shock. She shrank back slightly and quickly covered her mouth, afraid of making any sound.
The daughter her scumbag father had cherished for so many years was actually proof of his wife’s infidelity?
And her own biological mother wasn’t Bai Tingxin.
Hearing this, the heaviness in Su Yueheng’s heart eased somewhat. Her fists clenched tightly at her sides as she quietly stepped back and returned to her room.
In her previous life—within that dream—she hadn’t known any of this. Even before her death, she had been heartbroken over her mother not loving her.
But now… she wouldn’t be.
As for her scumbag father, Su Chengguang? In both lives, he had never cared about her, his biological daughter. She didn’t care for that fatherly love either.
When Su Yueheng returned to her room, tears streamed down her face. She wiped them away carelessly, took a few deep breaths, and quickly began packing.
She didn’t have much to pack. She stuffed a few clothes into a suitcase, and anything she couldn’t carry, she placed into her storage space.
When she finished and left, she didn’t notice anything unusual.
She went to a state-run restaurant for a quick meal, then to a state-run store to buy some pastries and cloth coupons before heading to the train station.
Her train ticket was for 5 p.m. that afternoon. Since the journey to Jiang Island would take three days and three nights, the ticket seller had specially reserved her a sleeper berth.
Su Yueheng readily paid three yuan and waited in the waiting hall.
At 5 p.m., she boarded the train bound for Jiangcheng.
Meanwhile…
Things were far from peaceful at the Su household.
Su Chengguang planned to take his wife and son to send Su Baicha off to the countryside.
Su Jiye was very reluctant. “Sis, if you don’t have money in the countryside, make sure to write to me. I’ll send you some—I have pocket money.”
Su Baicha pretended to be touched, pinching her younger brother’s cheek and looking at him and Bai Tingxin with tearful affection. “Second Uncle, Second Aunt, I’m leaving. I’ll write to you often.”
Looking at her newly acknowledged daughter, Bai Tingxin felt as if her heart were being cut by knives. She glanced at the expressionless Su Chengguang, and an idea formed in her mind.
She choked up and said, “Second Master, just look at how much Cha’er depends on us. But Su Yueheng—she left without even saying goodbye. We raised her all these years for nothing.”
Su Baicha added at the right moment, “Second Uncle, your throat isn’t good. I bought you some herbal tea for soothing it. You must remember to drink it.”
The tension in Su Chengguang’s lips eased. He responded with a hum, took out several dozen bills and coupons from his pocket, and handed them over. “Life in the countryside is hard. Take this money. Don’t let yourself suffer. If it’s not enough, tell the family.”
Su Baicha pretended to be pleasantly surprised and accepted it with a smile. “Thank you, Second Uncle.”
Just as she finished speaking, the police arrived with people from the neighborhood committee.
“Which one of you is Su Chengguang?”