Kang Gongan stepped onto the podium and shouted sharply at the crowd below: “Quiet! Quiet!”
The dozens of people in the audience, whether old or young, immediately looked up at him in unison.
Kang Gongan gazed at the dozens of eyes staring back, clenched his fists, brought them to his mouth, and cleared his throat.
He began to explain: “Comrade Gu Meng deliberately harmed her respected relatives. The circumstances are serious, and she will be detained.”
“The final result will be posted on the street office’s bulletin board!”
Upon hearing this, Gu Meng froze in shock.
Just a moment ago, when she saw Kang Gongan, she had thought Qin Shou had sent him to save her.
She never expected that he was here to arrest her.
Once she realized the truth, she turned and ran, just stepping off the stage…
Only to be blocked by a group of elderly men and women who grabbed her hair and began to tear at her.
“Waa… I really was wrong!”
Gu Meng reflexively raised her arms to protect her head.
One elderly woman, screaming at Hu Meng, shouted: “Move aside! Let me beat this unfilial child to death!”
“No, I’ll go first!”
“You all step aside, I’m first.”
Because every elder wanted to beat Gu Meng, no one yielded, which ended up sparing her from a full-on beating. Her hair and clothes were torn, leaving her disheveled and humiliated.
Seeing this, Kang Gongan led his apprentice through the crowd, shouting to clear a path: “Everyone, make way!”
The elderly men and women, seeing Kang Gongan’s stern expression, loosened their grip and stepped aside.
Kang Gongan and his apprentice reached Gu Meng and immediately placed the “Type 63” steel handcuffs on her wrists.
The elderly in the courtyard felt relieved.
Some of the aunts who disliked daughters-in-law even had a strange glint in their eyes.
Meanwhile, Gu Meng’s face went pale as she stared at the handcuffs on her wrists, filled with immense regret.
It all ended the same way—why hadn’t she gone all out and made Grandma Gu die in her own house?
At least then she could have taken someone down with her as a final revenge!
Hu Shan walked up to Gu Meng and spat on her, saying coldly: “Comrade Gu Meng, a person as heartless as you deserves to be caught. Even if you die in prison, it’s too good for you!”
Kang Gongan glanced at Hu Shan and then turned to Director Wang, who hadn’t spoken, greeting him briefly before leaving the courtyard with his apprentice and Gu Meng.
The next day, when Gu Yihan arrived at the textile factory’s accounting office, Wang Guixiang and Zhang Limin both looked up at her.
In unison, they asked: “Xiao Han, is your grandmother alright?”
Gu Yihan smiled slightly at them and replied: “Sister Guixiang, Sister Limin, thank you for your concern! My grandmother has returned home with me.”
Hu Shan, who had just arrived at the door, looked at her in surprise.
Walking toward her desk, she asked in confusion: “Grandma Gu has been discharged?”
Hearing this, Zhang Limin and Wang Guixiang exchanged glances—it seemed Gu Yihan’s grandmother hadn’t returned home smoothly!
Gu Yihan looked at Hu Shan and smiled, nodding: “Yes, she’s staying home. It’s more convenient for us to take care of her.”
The main reason was that at home, they could use the water in their space to help Grandma Gu recover her health.
Hu Shan said “Oh,” set down her crossbody bag, and sat at her desk.
“Xiao Han, this morning I ran into Qin Shou. He said he’s going to publish in the newspaper that he’s cutting ties with Gu Meng!”
“Truly, husband and wife are like birds in the same tree; when disaster strikes, they each fly their own way!”
Gu Yihan raised her eyes, pondered for a moment, then smiled silently.
Qin Shou had to sever ties with Gu Meng to protect his son.
In the current environment, if they didn’t, their child would be influenced by Gu Meng when going to school or starting work in the future.
After Work, Gu Yihan rode her bicycle back to the residential compound and saw Su Nian, who had already returned from work, smiling and talking with Zhang Xia at the courtyard entrance.
“What did you say? Our Old Wang borrowed a hundred yuan from the company commander?”
Zhang Xia’s eyes widened in disbelief as she exclaimed.
Su Nian looked curiously at Zhang Xia and asked: “You didn’t know your husband borrowed money from our Old Zhou?”
That shouldn’t be possible—the excuse Vice Commander Wang gave was that Zhang Xia was pregnant and needed nutrition, and their family was short on money.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jun didn’t hesitate and handed him 100 yuan!
“I didn’t know!” Zhang Xia stomped her foot and ground her teeth in frustration.
Seeing this, Su Nian quickly calmed her: “Careful, you’re still pregnant!”
She was worried that if something happened at their own gate, the whole family would blame them.
Gu Yihan stopped her bicycle at the gate and overheard the conversation between Su Nian and Zhang Xia.
Her eyes glimmered, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly—she was curious to see how Zhang Xia would react upon learning that Vice Commander Wang gave the money to Lan Cao.
In the Living Room, Gu Yihan opened the door and saw Grandma Gu sitting quietly on the sofa, listening to the radio’s bulletin.
“Grandma, how are you feeling today?”
Grandma Gu slowly turned to look at her granddaughter. Her mind was clear, though her responses were somewhat delayed.
“Good. Xiao Lu brought me lunch today!” she replied slowly.
Gu Yihan felt her grandmother was much better than yesterday and planned to make a nourishing soup with the water in the space that evening.
One Hour Later, Lu Huailin returned home with Haohao, both chatting and laughing.
“Mommy…” Haohao ran toward the living room, shouting loudly.
Grandma Gu looked at Haohao, who was acting spoiled in front of her.
After a long moment, she slowly raised her hand, touched Haohao’s head, and was too emotional to speak.
In the Kitchen, Lu Huailin washed the pots while saying to his wife: “Xiao Han, Gu Meng’s act of hitting her elders has been used as a negative example for public education and was published in the Kuncheng Daily.”
Gu Yihan’s eyes lit up. She happily threw herself into Lu Huailin’s arms: “Huailin, thank you!”
She knew he had a hand in this.
Events like family disputes affecting social norms usually wouldn’t be printed in newspapers!
Lu Huailin casually wrapped his arm around his wife’s soft waist, a small smile tugging at his lips. He liked it when she threw herself into his arms.
His low voice spoke again: “Gu Meng could face up to seven years.”
Gu Yihan paused for a moment, then, realizing the significance, excitedly stood on her tiptoes and planted a kiss on Lu Huailin’s cheek.
She wanted to spin around on the spot—four years more than she expected! This outcome was already excellent.
As long as no lives were lost in a family dispute, the street office and police could mediate, giving both sides a slap on the wrist, and they’d shake hands and reconcile.
Ten Minutes Later, The family sat at the dining table.
Gu Yihan served Grandma Gu a full bowl of winter melon and meatball soup.
Turning to Lu Huailin, who sat beside her, she said: “You and Haohao drink more soup—it’s good for your health!”
Lu Huailin’s eyes sparkled. He stood up and took the ladle from Gu Yihan: “Wife, I’ll serve it.”
Gu Yihan didn’t fuss; she cooked, and Lu Huailin served the meal—it was only natural.
Discussion
Comments
0 comments so far.
Sign in to join the conversation and keep your activity tied to this account.
No comments yet. Start the conversation.