She Lives without Regret in This Life

Chapter 731: Chapter 762: Invitation to Visit

“Don’t say another word!” Hai Shuangjie, seeing his elder brother’s displeased expression, yelled at his daughter, “If you don’t go, then you might as well be dead.”

“Dad, if I leave, who will keep Grandpa company? Who will make him happy?”

Hai Shuangjie’s expression softened and he wanted to plead for his daughter, but Hai Yunfeng said, “Your cousin has just been transferred to the Main Hospital for her internship. With her here, you don’t have to worry.”

“That cousin?”

“Huwen.”

Hearing it was Song Huwen made Hai Lan’s liver ache with anger; that person had always been at odds with her since they were young. She used to be the one who called her ‘little beggar’ the loudest. Now she would probably die laughing at her.

Hai Yunfeng, with a stern face, went inside while Hai Shuangjie, feeling sorry for his daughter, quickly helped her up. “Lanlan, there’s no changing your uncle’s decision. Once you are at the Border Defense Group, work hard. As long as you achieve even the slightest success, I will have you transferred back.”

“Dad, I will listen to you.”

*******

Today, the whole Chen Huaying family gathered together.

Mr. Chen and Mrs. Chen finally got leave from their stationed posts and came back. They had not been able to return home for the past few years. This year, they took leave specially because their son had earned a second-class merit on a mission in country S. Although it was secret, everyone inside who needed to know, knew. Their daughter was directly recruited by National Security University from the General Union Dance Troupe, and when he heard the news, he was nearly ecstatic to the point of insanity.

Wherever he went, he walked tall and proud. A bunch of old friends were green with envy. For so many years, Mr. Chen had never felt such a sense of pride and relief. Both husband and wife were honest people, and after hearing the whole story, they were even more grateful to Xu Qigang and his wife.

Originally, Chen Yingjie’s relationship with Xu Qigang had been very close, and ever since coming back from the Southern Border Battlefield, the Chen Family knew that their son would not be led astray following Xu Qigang. They hadn’t expected their daughter to get along so well with Xu Qigang’s wife, showing such remarkable improvement. It was truly like having a powerful benefactor!

The family sat together, eating sunflower seeds and chatting, while also discussing their respective situations.

“What? Xu Qigang’s wife is Su Yun’s illegitimate daughter?” Mrs. Chen said in shock, “That’s such a coincidence.”

“Don’t talk like that, Mom. Calling someone an illegitimate child is unpleasant!” Chen Huaying was not pleased. “Sheng Ning is my best friend, so don’t you go spreading rumors about her.”

“I didn’t mean it that way,” Mrs. Chen, good-tempered, explained. “I just feel that such a smart and beautiful girl has such an unreliable mother. It’s a pity for her.” It was clear that Su Yun was not well-liked. And yet, she was oblivious, looking down on those of lower status than herself.

“By the way, Yingjie, did you invite your Captain to our home?” Mr. Chen asked with concern.

“I invited him, but the Captain didn’t have time.” Chen Yingjie had been granted a three-day leave and had specifically gone to the group to find the Captain before coming home. Yet as soon as he brought it up, he was nearly mobbed by the others.

All the squad leaders and team leaders were jealous that he got to go with the Captain on the mission to country S. Everyone was eyeing him with ill will, so he had to keep a low profile.

“How do you handle things, you brat? Didn’t I tell you what to do?” Mr. Chen raised his hand and slapped his son, demonstrating the correct way to show he wasn’t his own flesh and blood.

“There are plenty of people who want to invite our Captain. You think he’ll come just because you ask?” He was returning to the group tomorrow anyway. He’d just go to the Captain’s house to freeload. If he doesn’t come home, then so be it! He didn’t care one bit.