Chapter 25

Actually, Xiaofang had always known about Wang Dahu’s feelings. She just never imagined that after all these years, he would still be willing to accept someone like her. Naturally, she was deeply moved.

Right now, Tian Li was only worried about his own future—he didn’t even notice the subtle looks being exchanged between the two.

“Commander, how many years do you think I’ll be sentenced to?”

Ever since Fu Tingchuan came to the corps in the northern province, he’d been met with resistance at every turn. The locals saw him as an outsider and often made things difficult for him—Tian Li being one of the worst.

Although Fu Tingchuan wasn’t a petty man, anyone who crossed him would face consequences.

“Tian Li, I’ll write a full report on your case and send it directly to the Revolutionary Committee. How they deal with you is no longer up to me.

Also, based on your current situation, the organization will most likely require you to divorce Comrade Xiaofang.

As for your family… Comrade Xiaofang has taken care of your parents all these years as your wife. You owe her some compensation.

Your property will likely be confiscated. Any savings should be given to her as compensation.

I don’t know the exact sentence you’ll receive, but conservatively, I’d say not less than twenty years. We’re in the middle of a crackdown—this isn’t just moral misconduct, it led to a death!”

Tian Li’s eyes widened in shock.

They’d clearly planned all this ahead of time.

They even figured out how to divide his house and savings. And now they were forcing him to divorce? The Revolutionary Committee must have a grudge against his family—if he got sent there, would he even make it out alive?

But what could he do? He had a troublesome uncle.

His uncle never even respected the Revolutionary Committee and had made enemies all over. Fu Tingchuan sending him over there—how could anyone believe he didn’t have a personal motive?

Why not send him to the public security bureau instead?

“Fu Tingchuan, you’re ruthless! Aren’t you afraid the others in the corps will start questioning your actions?”

“Your fate will serve as the best warning to them. From now on, no one will dare to cross me—they’ll just fall in line. Don’t worry, I’ll remember everything you’ve done for me.

When you’re sent to labor reform, the corps will prepare bedding, clothes, and a lunchbox for you.”

Su Nian finally got a real taste of Fu Tingchuan’s cunning. He was far more ruthless than her petty tricks.

Wang Dahu was overjoyed. If he ever got married, he’d definitely have Fu Tingchuan sit at the main table—this man was like a godsend to his relationship!

Xiaofang also pulled out a folded divorce agreement from her pocket: “The street office director said as long as Tian Li signs this, they’ll take care of the rest.”

Tian Li was already drained.

Was this woman still the same timid, easily bullied wife he used to know? He even began to suspect his father’s illness was somehow related to her.

But he no longer had a chance to find out.

The Revolutionary Committee arrived faster than expected—as if they’d known in advance. Not long after Fang Zhiqing’s examination results came back, they showed up in a car and took Tian Li away.

Xin Qingbai shook Fu Tingchuan’s hand:

“Thanks to you, Commander Fu. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been so easy to deal with those two.”

Fu Tingchuan actually smiled for once: “You helped me with getting my marriage approval sorted. Compared to that, this was nothing. When I get married, make sure you come for a drink.”

The two exchanged a knowing smile.

Seeing that everything was settled, Wang Dahu rubbed his hands awkwardly: “Commander, now that things have calmed down, can I request a short leave?

I want to accompany Xiaofang back to deal with her family matters. I don’t feel right letting her go alone.”

“Go ahead! I heard Tian Li’s father passed away in the hospital this morning. Since you’re benefiting from their loss, make sure you handle the funeral properly too.

Before Tian Li left, he should’ve at least taken the ashes with him.”

Wang Dahu slapped him on the shoulder excitedly: “Don’t worry, Commander. I’ll make sure everything is handled perfectly. Once Xiaofang and I are done, we’ll be back in time for your wedding with Comrade Su.”

Su Nian: Wedding? Whose wedding? No one told me anything!

“Fu Tingchuan, what did Officer Wang just say?” Su Nian asked, stunned.

Fu Tingchuan rubbed her head gently: “My fiancée, our marriage request has been approved. In the next couple of days, I’ll take you to the street office to complete the paperwork.

You came all this way just to marry me—how could I let you down?”

It was true that Su Nian had originally come with that goal in mind, but to have the wedding settled without her even knowing? That felt way too sudden!

“This is such a big decision—I’m not even prepared! Shouldn’t we at least discuss it with our families?”

Fu Tingchuan had the “I knew you’d say that” expression.

“I called your father as soon as we got the marriage approval last night. He said he supports us completely. He’s probably preparing your dowry as we speak.

Unfortunately, he can’t attend the wedding due to a promotion-related matter.

After we get the marriage certificate tomorrow, you can give him a call. As for my family… there’s no one who deserves to attend my wedding.”

Su Nian hadn’t expected that, in watching others’ drama unfold, she’d become part of it herself.

Though she didn’t mind marrying Fu Tingchuan, something still felt off.

But the cunning fox didn’t give her a chance to second-guess.

“This is my bankbook, here’s my salary booklet, and this envelope contains my saved-up pocket money and ration coupons. All for you to manage.

From now on, you’re in charge of our household. Honestly, I’ve got decent conditions.”

Su Nian knew he was doing well. She still remembered his character introduction from the book—no matter how much of the story she’d forgotten, she remembered him clearly.

Maybe it really was fate.

“Alright then. Seeing how you’re willingly handing over financial control, I’ll forgive you for making decisions without telling me. But from now on, no more of that. All household matters need to be discussed with me first.”

Fu Tingchuan nodded.

As long as she accepted those things, that meant she had accepted him. He knew deep down that the girl liked him too.

Even if childhood memories were unpleasant, that was okay—he’d use new memories to overwrite them. After all, he’d waited for this girl for so many years.

Some things… Su Nian would never know in this lifetime.

Once she accepted the reality, a thought popped into Su Nian’s mind: “Fu Tingchuan, after we get married, am I still considered a ‘sent-down youth’? Do I still have to get up early and work every day?”

Su Nian had many ways to make money, but she really hated getting up early.

Morning crankiness could last all day.

“Nope. Once we’re married, you’re the wife of the corps commander. You’ll move into my courtyard. You can sleep in as late as you want, get up whenever you feel like it.

If you don’t want to work, then don’t. I can support you for the rest of your life.”

Indeed, even though Fu Tingchuan’s salary wasn’t as high as her father’s, it was still going to increase. She was only 27—her future was bright.

But Su Nian wasn’t the type to be a freeloader.

She understood all too well that without financial independence, you couldn’t have real status in a household. Just because there was no problem now didn’t mean there wouldn’t be one in the future.