Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 714 - 0714: Brother’s Love 1_1

Chapter 714: Chapter 0714: Brother’s Love 1_1

She had never mentioned it before, and now, Guo Yan also didn’t want to bring it up, so as not to tarnish Feng Qingxue’s ears.

The evilness of villains lies in their lowliness; they measure others’ hearts with their petty ones.

Feng Qingxue was initially planning to ask what Liu Hongxiu had said. When she saw Guo Yan’s expression, she realized it must not have been anything good, so she didn’t bother digging deeper. "Uncle and aunt must brace themselves for this. After all, it’s easier to dodge an open attack than a covert one."

"Don’t worry!" Guo Yan lightly patted her hand, "Your Uncle and I have weathered over thirty years of trials and tribulations. We clawed our way out of a pile of corpses and managed to reach our current position, and it wasn’t just brought about by sheer passion. If your Uncle didn’t have any brains, how could he handle political affairs so adeptly in front of senior leaders and others?"

Feng Qingxue laughed, "Father and I both understand Uncle’s capabilities. We’re not worried about him being unable to cope. We’re just afraid of these despicable people launching a surprise attack."

Guo Yan nodded, "I know what to do. Your Uncle is not at home, anything that happens in the Capital has nothing to do with him."

As she said this, a ruthless glint flashed across Guo Yan’s eyes.

Feng Qingxue didn’t ask her about her plan. Guo Yan didn’t intend to hide it though, she whispered, "Su Junshu covets your Uncle’s position, how could no one covet his? Resources are scarce, who wouldn’t want to squeeze others out and ascend the throne themselves? This is the mentality of most people, just like how water flows low and people climb high. Cohabiting with others is like induction of hierarchy. Su Junshu’s Achilles heel is his personal achievement, others fear it and don’t dare to blatantly seize it yet."

Feng Qingxue uttered a sound of acknowledgement, "Auntie, are you planning to use others to deal with him?"

"What using others!" Guo Yan wouldn’t admit that this was one of her first thoughts. "Bai Xue was the one who wanted to bring Su Junshu’s first wife to the Capital, wasn’t she? I’m just giving her a little help. Su Junshu’s first wife, Hong Zhen, gave birth to a son for him. They live a rural life, working on farms. Su Junshu has brought great honor to his native village and his clan, and thus they fiercely protect Hong Zhen and her child, not allowing them to leave their hometown in order to uphold Su Junshu’s reputation."

Feng Qingxue’s eyebrows knitted in a frown, "That’s a bit overbearing, isn’t it?"

Guo Yan sighed, "Even though we live in a new China, some rural areas still have strong clan consciousness, and they still adhere to the tradition of not airing their dirty laundry in public. Everyone takes pride in Su Junshu. It’s just a pity for Hong Zhen and her child who live lives where they wonder where their next meal will come from, whilst Su Junshu indulges in luxury in the Capital, living a life no different to a fairy."

Even during times of scarcity, Su Junshu’s family never had to worry about food and clothing, which was a hundred times better than his wife and child’s situation.

"Under these circumstances, can Bai Xue successfully bring Hong Zhen to the Capital? Their lives are not easy. They presumably wouldn’t want to do anything that might negatively impact Su Junshu," Feng Qingxue said.

Guo Yan nodded, "Bai Xue wouldn’t be able to do this on her own, but it would be different if I helped."

Her voice paused, her brow furrowing slightly, "Truthfully, I don’t really want to involve Hong Zhen and her son in the plan to deal with Su Junshu. If anything happens to Su Junshu, it would be hard for them to find a place in their hometown."

Feng Qingxue quickly said, "I was just about to tell Auntie that. Why involve the innocent? You mentioned Su Junshu’s Achilles heel earlier!"