"Brigade Leader, this is a record of all the things my mother-in-law helped Chu Yu take from me over the past year since I married Feizhou. Everything is written down here."
As she spoke, she proactively handed the account book to Wu Jianjun.
Yue Hongmei never expected He Tingyue to have another trick up her sleeve. Even though Chu Yu had already tried to hold her back, she was used to being fierce and domineering in front of He Tingyue—how could she possibly hold back?
"You wretched little bitch, you actually kept a secret account book! So what if I took your things? You married Gou Sheng, so you have to serve our Lin Family like a beast of burden—that's what you deserve!"
Her words not only made Chu Yu break out in a cold sweat but also caused Wu Jianjun to glare at her with intense disgust!
"Lin Laogen's wife, Comrade He married into your family—she wasn't sold to you! Stop imposing those old feudal ways on her, or I'll send you off for Reform Through Labor!"
After saying this, he began flipping through the account book…
It was called an account book, but it read more like a letter of grievances He Tingyue had written to Lin Feizhou.
He and He Tingyue had been married for less than a month before he left, leaving He Tingyue alone to face the wolves and tigers of the Lin Family.
In her previous life, He Tingyue had no one to confide in, so she recorded her daily grievances in a diary-like account. Unexpectedly, it gave this life's He Tingyue a chance to clear her name.
Wu Jianjun initially read with a calm expression, but when he saw that Yue Hongmei had started making He Tingyue stand for "discipline" in the east room every day after learning she was pregnant, he couldn't help but slam the account book heavily onto Yue Hongmei!
"You're truly despicable! Are you trying to ruin the reputation of our entire Fengmu Brigade?!"
Now, he felt nothing but immense relief!
Relieved that Lin Feizhou had come to him first instead of directly escalating the matter to the town leaders!
Otherwise, the entire Fengmu Brigade would have become infamous throughout Qiuguo Town, even Xiyun County!
Seeing how furious Wu Jianjun became after reading the account book, Lin Feizhou's heart tightened. He picked up the book from the ground and began flipping through the pages one by one…
Although his literacy wasn't exceptionally high, he was fully capable of everyday reading and writing.
Reading about the hardships his wife had endured since marrying him, Lin Feizhou felt so guilty he wished he could shoot himself to atone for his sins!
"Ting Yue, I've wronged you!"
If he had known his parents would be so outrageously cruel, he would never have married He Tingyue and left her alone in their hometown, subjecting her to so much suffering!
Listening to Lin Feizhou's remorse, He Tingyue felt completely unmoved. Just as she was about to speak, Fubao woke up at that moment, whimpering softly from inside the room.
He Tingyue immediately forgot about the situation outside and returned to the room to focus on comforting her daughter.
She believed Lin Feizhou would give her an explanation.
Sure enough, before long, familiar footsteps sounded outside the door.
When Lin Feizhou pushed the door open, he was already clutching a thick stack of money and ration coupons—compensation Lin Laogen had paid on behalf of Chu Yu.
Although Lin Laogen might not think much of his daughter Chu Yu, compared to Lin Feizhou and He Tingyue, he still knew which side carried more weight in his heart!
However, after Wu Jianjun's visit, he probably harbored deep hatred for Lin Feizhou and He Tingyue now…
Lin Laogen stared at the locust tree in the courtyard, his gaze dark and profound.
Chu Yu looked at the completely emptied room and finally couldn't hold back her tears, breaking down into loud sobs!
"Wah wah wah, I've lost so much face in front of the brigade leader today. How can I ever show my face again? I might as well die!"
As she spoke, she made a show of trying to run into the wall. Yue Hongmei was so frightened she rushed to stop her, but Lin Laogen harshly yanked her aside!
"If you're going to kill yourself by hitting the wall, put some force into it! Don't end up half-dead and still needing us two old bones to take care of you!"
Hearing Lin Laogen's heartless words, Chu Yu paused in her steps but didn't attempt any more suicidal gestures.
Lin Laogen then snorted coldly and went inside.
Meanwhile, He Tingyue and Lin Feizhou, hearing the commotion outside, finally felt their moods lift considerably. Especially Lin Feizhou, who now mustered the courage to face He Tingyue…
"Tingyue, take this money and ration coupons… As for the furniture from Chu Yu's room, if you find it distasteful, I'll have someone haul it away and have a new set made for you!"
He Tingyue took a deep breath when he mentioned that furniture set but said, "That was given to me by my parents. It holds special meaning."
In her past life, she had been too weak-willed to protect those belongings, allowing Chu Yu to walk all over her. But that didn't mean she would be the same in this life.
Lin Feizhou could only respond hoarsely to her words, though he still felt somewhat bewildered: "I really don't understand why my parents would act this way?"
Hearing this, He Tingyue thought of the Chu couple in the cowshed and couldn't help but gently remind him, "Perhaps… you could go see Chu Yu's parents."
In her previous life, right up until Lin Feizhou's death, he and Chu An had never had any interaction.
Since she had been reborn in this life, she naturally had to find a way for this father and son to meet!
She believed Lin Feizhou would understand once that happened.
Although Lin Feizhou didn't understand why He Tingyue would say this, he trusted his wife and nodded, saying, "I should go see Chu Yu's parents. Let them know what wicked deeds their daughter has committed!"
Even though Lin Laogen had already compensated for the advantages Chu Yu had taken, to Lin Feizhou, Chu Yu hadn't paid any real price—she'd gotten off too lightly!
By nature, he was someone who repaid every slight, and he couldn't bear to see her continuing to live comfortably in the Lin Family.
"Tonight, I'll go to town to find Han Ping and get two bottles of malted milk powder for you to build up your health. I'll also ask if there are any women's watches available. If there are, I'll buy one for you."
As for the watch on Chu Yu's wrist, even if she returned it, Lin Feizhou wouldn't give it to his wife to wear. He planned to hand it over to Han Ping to sell for cash, then give all the money to his wife!
He Tingyue naturally guessed his intention and, after thinking for a moment, nodded.
"Besides the malted milk powder, also ask him if he has any fine cotton cloth. If he does, bring some back too. We'll make a few little outfits for our Fubao!"
Even though Fubao could only lie in swaddling clothes for now, after the postpartum month, the baby still needs to be seen by more people to grow well. In her past life, her Fubao never wore a single decent piece of clothing before dying.
In this life, she would make her Little Lucky Treasure the most beautiful little girl!
Seeing his wife mention Fubao with a contented smile at the corner of her lips, Lin Feizhou's heart melted completely.
"Alright, I'll listen to you. I'll go to the pharmacy and ask if they still have any old mountain ginseng for sale. If they do, I'll try to buy some for you to nourish your health."
When He Tingyue heard him mention old mountain ginseng, she thought of the one she had thrown into the pit!
"No… no need. I'm in great health now and don’t need that stuff."
Even if she really needed it, she had better options—but she couldn’t tell Lin Feizhou…