Su Yueheng hadn’t expected her biological mother to be so remarkable. Listening to the old lady’s account, she quickly formed an image in her mind—her mother standing tall and heroic in those turbulent years.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt it was a pity. To bear a child for a scumbag like Su Chengguang and lose her life because of it.
She quickly came back to her senses, gripping the firewood tightly. “1945, during Frost’s Descent.”
Her voice sounded weak. Even after living two lifetimes, she could never become someone like her mother.
Bai… did her mother have any connection to Bai Tingxin?
Old Madam Lu’s pupils shrank in shock as she murmured, “No wonder… no wonder we couldn’t reach her. The letters I sent never got a reply.”
She looked at Su Yueheng and saw a shadow pass over those beautiful eyes. In a flash, she seemed to understand something.
Composing herself, Old Madam Lu smiled. “To be honest, the moment I saw you, I knew you were Sister Bai Shuo’s child.”
Su Yueheng looked up, blinking curiously. “Why?”
“Yueheng, you look so much like Bai Shuo—almost identical. Before she gave birth to you, we corresponded by letters. She sent her last piece of intelligence and mentioned her pregnancy. She said your name would be Yueheng and that she was looking forward to your birth.”
“She also said that when we met again, she wanted us to become your godfamily.”
Now that Su Yueheng was about to marry her godson, it was almost like fulfilling that promise in another way.
Hearing that her mother had looked forward to her birth, Su Yueheng felt a surge of happiness. Touching her cheek, she gained a more tangible sense of her mother’s image.
She asked in surprise, “Us? Auntie, who else?”
Old Madam Lu teased, “Many people. Most of them are now in the capital or the northwest. They were all your mother’s friends. If there’s a chance, I’ll introduce you.”
Su Yueheng smiled brightly. “Alright, thank you, auntie.”
She was eager to hear more about her mother and meet those who had once fought alongside her.
Because of the old lady’s connection to her biological mother, Su Yueheng naturally felt closer to her and asked curiously, “Auntie, do you know anything about my maternal family?”
She was very curious—what exactly was the relationship between Bai Tingxin and her mother?
Without that mother-daughter bond, Su Yueheng felt nothing but hatred toward Bai Tingxin.
Old Madam Lu shook her head, then nodded. “I only know that someone from the Bai family rose in rebellion and later went to participate in the Korean War. At that time, I had already returned to my village, so I don’t know much.”
Su Yueheng nodded in understanding. That would be difficult to trace, but there was no rush.
She had chosen a completely different path from her previous life. Her future would also be different—she would eventually find her maternal family.
Resting her chin on her hand, she looked at the legendary figure before her and asked, “Auntie, someone as capable as you—why did you go back to the village?”
Old Madam Lu lifted her chin proudly. “I went back to be the village women’s director.”
Su Yueheng widened her eyes in admiration. “That’s amazing, auntie! I haven’t even asked your name yet.”
“My name was given by your mother—Lu Mingjue. She said it meant, ‘With the name of dawn, awaken the nation’s rise.’”
Su Yueheng nodded in admiration. “My mother was truly incredible.”
In an era when names were often simple like Zhaodi or Dayi, Aunt Lu was named Mingjue.
Old Madam Lu looked at Su Yueheng with affection. “I’ve lived my whole life without children. Now that I have you to accompany this old woman in her later years, I don’t feel any regret.”
After speaking, she skillfully poured the cooked dishes onto plates. “Yueheng, if Lu Xingzhou ever bullies you, tell me—I’ll deal with him for you!”
Su Yueheng smiled and accepted the kindness. “Thank you, auntie.”
Following the topic, she asked, “Auntie, do you know Lu Xingzhou well? What kind of person is he? I heard his mother lives with him—what is she like?”
Old Madam Lu chuckled as she carried the dishes. “If you think I’m easy to get along with, then your future mother-in-law will be too.”
As she pushed open the kitchen door, she added with a smile, “As for Lu Xingzhou? That boy looks cold but has a warm heart. He’s a good young man. Don’t worry.”
Su Yueheng felt that something about the old lady’s evaluation was a bit strange, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on it.
She had no idea that Lu Mingjue, this legendary figure, was actually her future mother-in-law. Nor did she realize that the man she had encountered earlier was Lu Xingzhou, and that by chance, she had ended up staying in the very home that would become hers.
Just as the atmosphere between them was about to grow quiet—
Voices came from outside. “Grandma, is the food ready? We’re starving!”
Lu Mingjue put on a look of mock annoyance and said to Su Yueheng, “Look at these two little monkeys—never a moment of peace.”
But the smile on her face never faded.
Lu Sangning ran in, pulling her brother along, and excitedly introduced, “Brother, see? I told you Sister Yueheng is really pretty!”
Su Yueheng saw Lu Sangning pulling over a dark-skinned boy—well, not as dark as an African person, but tanned from the sun.
He was lean, with lively eyes that made him look clever, and he carried a maturity beyond his age.
Su Yueheng took out some milk candy and smiled kindly. “Hello, I’m Su Yueheng.”
Lu Shengli nodded, his guard still up, but for the sake of the candy, he forced a smile. “I’m Lu Shengli. Everyone calls me ‘Little Charcoal Head.’”
Su Yueheng laughed. “That nickname suits you—it makes you sound quite powerful.”
Her tone was sincere, without a hint of disdain.
Lu Shengli nodded proudly. “I think so too.”
Lu Mingjue rolled her eyes. “You two are not allowed to eat all the candy Yueheng gave you, or there won’t be any left next time.”
Lu Shengli didn’t dare act tough in front of his grandmother and obediently sat down, ready to eat.
Lu Mingjue smacked the back of his head. “Go wash your hands!”
Lu Sangning had just sat down when she immediately jumped up again. “Exactly! Brother has no hygiene sense. Sister Yueheng, come on, I’ll take you to wash your hands.”
Su Yueheng followed with a smile, listening to the girl’s soft voice chanting, “Rub left, rub right, clean under the nails…”
Following her instructions, Su Yueheng washed her hands. Having lived another lifetime, she now had much more patience with children.
Lu Shengli clicked his tongue. “Lu Sangning, you’re never this thorough usually. Are you trying to get praise from the pretty sister?”
He even made faces as he spoke.
The little girl instantly exploded with anger!