Since she wasn't raised here, she cares even more about the feelings of her older daughter.

"You want to take it slowly, but have you thought about Sun Chan's feelings? She's been adrift outside for almost twenty years!" Zhao Jieyun bit her lip and choked up. "Look at what Zhao Xiuxia is like, and you'll know how much our daughter has cried. Can you bear to let her continue being a pitiable orphan without parents outside?"

"I…" Father Yang couldn't continue. Even partiality has its limits, and it's not right to let another daughter drift away without care. Besides, Yang Yun was over the top as well.

Yang Xiong said, "If that's the case, we need to confirm it properly, then tell Sun Chan the truth. We made mistakes back then, so we can't let her continue to wander outside."

Father Yang said, "Dad, we don't know how to tell Sun Chan. You know, there was some misunderstanding between Gu Junming and her before. If we rashly approach her..."

"Do you have the nerve to say that? You tell me how to handle this matter now!" Yang Xiong glared at his son, thinking he was truly foolish to have done such things. Now, the person troubled is our own daughter! How will we face this in the future?

Father Yang said, "Let's discuss this slowly." He was somewhat flustered, mostly embarrassed and troubled. But there was also concern and longing; in any case, his emotions were in disarray right now.

Zhao Jieyun had an idea: "No need to discuss. I think, does Sun Chan have any friends? Find a way to have her friends persuade her. If we could do a blood test, it would be great. If not, and it turns out she's not, we can just leave it at that without saying anything to Sun Chan. If she is, then we can talk to her."

"That could work," Father Yang thought for a moment and said, "I heard Zhenzhen is friends with her; they reportedly have a good relationship. Let Zhenzhen talk to her."

Zhao Jieyun glanced at her husband and nodded, thinking it must have been some time since Zhenzhen and Sun Chan became acquainted. They can become friends, yet her own daughter is always so aloof and arrogant when with others. How can she be likable? This temperament is really worrying.

Father Yang was always compliant with his wife's words. He personally called Yang Zhen, and of course, didn't hide anything, which shocked Yang Zhen greatly.

"Uncle, do you mean she and I are also cousins?"

"That's possible, but it hasn't been confirmed. Try to get her to do a blood test. Uncle asks you not to mention it yet."

Yang Zhen quickly said, "I understand, don't worry. I know what to do."

She hung up the phone, feeling very excited. Sun Chan, actually her cousin!

What wonderful news! Before, she only had Yang Yun as her sister and was always bullied by her, didn't even want to celebrate the New Year. Now, having such a good relative, she's overjoyed.

Father Yang had just hung up when someone arrived. The visitor was Sun Lijuan, who had inquired about the Yang family's affairs at the military base.

Due to the commotion caused by Su Miao, basically, everyone knew about the Yang family and quickly came to look for them. The guard naturally couldn't let her in, so she waited outside, insisting on meeting someone.

Thus, the gatekeeper called the Yang family.

Upon hearing that it was Sun Lijuan from the village coming over, Zhao Jieyun sneered, "See? We just reunited, and they're already knocking on our door. Quite diligent, indeed."

"Should we meet her?" Yang Xiong looked at his daughter-in-law, knowing she was shrewd.

Zhao Jieyun said, "We must meet, but not here. I can't keep her in the house. After last time with Su Miao, I don't want a repeat of that situation."

Father Yang's face turned green at those words. "Is that really how you see me?"

"Just saying, consider it a reminder. Are you not pleased?" Zhao Jieyun casually replied.

"Useless affairs. You go ahead." Father Yang chuckled awkwardly, knowing he had no grounds to argue.

He was more worried about Yang Yun; she had gotten furious earlier. Seeing someone come over could only lead to a bad outcome. The bigger the commotion, the more disgrace for himself!

Zhao Jieyun let the two men stay inside while she went out alone.

Sun Lijuan stood over there, having prepared a lot to say, but she never thought she'd be stopped outside. Zhao Jieyun walked out.

"Do you need something?" Zhao Jieyun approached with a smile.

"I want you to arrange a job for me." Sun Lijuan thought, let me speak directly given that this woman seems not to like us at all.

Zhao Jieyun raised an eyebrow; "That might not be possible. Wasn't it said that Gu Junming is responsible for arranging a job for you? I shouldn't intervene; otherwise, wouldn't it cause a rift between me and Gu Junming?"

"You know, because of my mother, I've had some conflicts with Sun Chan. I'm afraid Gu Junming won't give me a good job. I admit I haven't cared enough for my sister, but as a child, I can't stop my mother from doing things. You've seen my mother's temperament; even if I'm concerned for my sister, I don't dare say it." She looked at Zhao Jieyun with grievance.

Zhao Jieyun understood perfectly well. How could you care for Sun Chan? You're likely always inciting your mother to harm her.

"I don't ask for much now. I just hope for a job in the city. I'm about to graduate and feel uncertain. If I have a good job, my mother will have support and won't have any extravagant ideas. To protect my job and reputation, she won't cause trouble either."

Sun Lijuan's words seemed humble and reasonable but carried a subtle threat. If you don't arrange a good job for me, my mother will keep causing trouble, and even if you're capable people, you can't handle a countryside woman, can you? As long as she's alive, she'll keep bothering you and Sun Chan.

If you arrange a good job for me, I'll help solve this problem for you. Isn't that a good deal?

Zhao Jieyun laughed, "You're quite clever."

"I'm not clever; it's just that my mother listens to me." Sun Lijuan smiled and lowered her head, "Although I'm not as lucky as my sister, I also want a better life."

"Alright, I'll help you. Go back now, and wait for me to find a job for you."

"I'll... I'll just wait here, okay? It's not easy for me to come out." Sun Lijuan smiled, "I feel awkward staying at your house. Could you arrange another place for me to stay? It doesn't have to be fancy, just somewhere to live."

Zhao Jieyun nodded. This woman was really thick-skinned. But still better than Zhao Xiuxia.

She found an empty bed in the dormitory at the military base, where Sun Lijuan could stay, live for free, and eat with the female soldiers in the canteen.