Yan Kai nodded: "It might be related to the situation in Shenzhen."

Gu Junming didn't say anything; the two had already decided to keep this matter buried within them. As for Wang Hu... let's see how things unfold over there.

They talked about some things related to the army, and had a good time chatting.

Sun Chan and Wang Shufen returned to the rented apartment. Although they hadn't been there for a while, since Sun Chan had given the keys to Yang Liu before leaving, it was clear she came by often to clean—it was spotless and tidy.

Everyone was exhausted and didn't have time to say much. They quickly cooked some noodles, ate in a hurry, and went straight to sleep.

The apartment had two rooms; Sun Chan and Wang Shufen slept in the larger room's bed, while Ding Kang slept on the sofa outside.

They slept deeply and finally got some well-needed rest.

Sun Chan was settled, but the Yang Family was in chaos.

Zhao Jieyun and her husband drove back, so they returned a day earlier, having arrived last night. Yang Xiong also returned.

He was bonding with his granddaughter.

Yang Xiong had already learned about the recent events; he was nearly driven to a heart attack.

What kind of situation was this! The son was reckless, the daughter was ridiculous, and they were almost exploited by a village girl, nearly reaching the point of divorce. If they'd truly married that deceitful, fraudulent woman, he'd be furious upon his return!

Moreover, the son and daughter conspired to slander Gu Junming's partner as indecent, bringing about such a huge scandal!

Yang Xiong sat with a grim expression, the kind who grew calmer as his anger heightened, looking at his granddaughter indifferently: "Do you now realize your mistake? What does Sun Chan and Gu Junming have to do with you? Why involve yourself in their affairs, spread rumors, disgrace us, and lose the opportunity to join the army? Aren't you ashamed?"

Yang Yun wasn't foolish; she decided to take the smart approach, whispering: "Grandpa, I really was wrong."

"Where did you go wrong?"

"I shouldn't have treated Sun Chan that way. But about that nasty Su Miao, I have no regrets!"

"Shut up! If it weren't for your mother's wit, and Su Miao acting too hastily, today's outcome wouldn't be like this! You act so recklessly, do you think you're that righteous?" Yang Xiong rubbed his forehead, finding it hard to understand how his granddaughter, loved for more than twenty years, could be so muddled!

If Su Miao had been more secretive and disposed of the substances in time, today his son wouldn't be able to explain himself, and a good marriage would be ruined! And yet she refuses to admit her mistake!

Yang Yun, feeling helpless, could only say, "I understand, Grandpa, please don't be angry anymore. I'll change. I don't want to go back to the provincial city, Grandpa, let me stay here. I'll stay by your side and take care of you." The provincial city's environment might be better, but with her mother there, the control would be too strict, and with no privileges, what would she do then!

Yang Xiong was pondering how to send his daughter and daughter-in-law back when he saw Father Yang and Zhao Jieyun return, both faces showing excited expressions, looking weary.

Yang Xiong hurriedly said, "Where did you go? Why back so late? And looking so worn?"

Father Yang was a bit excited but upon glancing at Yang Yun, said nothing.

Zhao Jieyun couldn't hold back, smiled and said, "We found him! Our child, we finally found him!"

Yang Yun froze, her eyes wide open.

She'd heard since childhood that she had a sister, lost in Beijing. She'd never felt much, being an only child all these years, and was accustomed to it. Now hearing they'd found her, she was immediately displeased. How unlucky!

Another person arriving to be a nuisance?

If she's obedient, it's fine; but if not, wouldn't it be terribly annoying? She's just here to share the benefits!

Yang Xiong was overjoyed, standing up directly: "Is that so? Where?"

"Right here, Dad, and you might have already seen her! Sun Chan, it's Sun Chan! She's my daughter." Zhao Jieyun choked up, looking at her father-in-law: "From the first time I saw her, I felt a connection, as if bonded, who would've thought after verifying, it turns out... I'm truly overjoyed..."

Yang Xiong was stunned; if this were true, what a fate it is! After all, she's his granddaughter, and he felt instantly joyful.

"Really? Are you sure?"

"Not a hundred percent, but eighty percent confident. Because we resemble each other so much." Zhao Jieyun wiped her tears, holding her daughter's hand with a smile: "Yang Yun, you're going to have a sister. Are you happy?"

Yang Yun, upon hearing the news, first froze then suddenly screamed: "No! No, what is this? I don't believe it; why add another sister?"

"What's this attitude?" Zhao Jieyun frowned, "I've long told you that you have a sister."

"That can't be right!" She covered her ears and continuously screamed, "I don't want a sister! I'm the only child in this family!"

"Yun'er!"

"Even if it's a sister, why Sun Chan? She's just a village bumpkin!" Yang Yun was extraordinarily angry.

Why? That woman, who appeared just to oppose me, humiliating me, why should she become my sister?

Father Yang said: "Daughter, you need to understand; your mom and I, we've been very clear from the start—Sun Chan is also our daughter. You should care for her well in the future; she's endured great hardship being away from home all these years. You can't be so selfish."

"I don't listen; I don't want this sister!" Yang Yun turned a deaf ear, ran upstairs, rushing frantically, nearly tripping on the last few steps, grabbing the railing hurriedly as she went up.

She pushed open the door, pounced on the bed, and burst into tears. Having enjoyed the life of an only child for over twenty years—the house, her parents' doting care, luxury cars, endless pocket money and clothes only available to city girls—why should it all be shared with that woman!

Father Yang sighed: "I said we shouldn't rush telling her, now look, this is quite a shock. What if she refuses to accept this sister in anger?"

Zhao Jieyun said, "That's unacceptable. We've spoiled her too much over the years, making her so unreasonable. Why shouldn't she accept this sister? She's been selfish since childhood; even Yang Zhen has grown up bullied by her, we can't indulge in her bad habits anymore."

"But shouldn't we take it slowly?" Father Yang actually felt more affection for the older daughter, after all, having grown up together.

Due to Gu Junming, he didn't quite like Sun Chan.