Chapter 104: Chapter 104 That’s Settled Then
Huo Shiqian withdrew his disdainful gaze and said, “Since Xia Chengzu’s job was acquired through improper means, let it be taken away.”
The tone was incredibly casual, as if he was merely stating that leaves ought to fall when the wind blows.
“No, no, that’s unacceptable, officer… No, you can’t do this, you have no right to do this!” Grandma Xia, who had been calm upon arrival, now cried out in desperation.
Xiao Wang took a step forward, standing straight, and shouted loudly: “Comrade, are you doubting our battalion commander, doubting the military’s regulations?”
His words carried an air of righteousness.
“I, I didn’t, I just, I am also a martyr’s mother, I should also be cared for!” Grandma Xia struggled to keep herself composed, “In past years, the military would specially write condolence letters, specifically to me… I am a hero’s mother…”
As if to embolden herself, Grandma Xia asserted forcefully: “Yes, yes, I am a hero’s mother, you can’t treat me !”
After Huo Shiqian had made his stance clear, Uncle Xia scoffed at Grandma Xia: “Hero’s mother?”
“Grandmother-in-law, have you forgotten that year when you almost sold your brother-in-law? Fortunately, he was clever and ran off to join the army and did his part in the revolution… How old was my brother-in-law at the time? Just a teenager, right?”
“Zhao Minglang!” Grandma Xia, who didn’t dare confront Huo Shiqian, could only vent her anger at Uncle Xia: “Is your sister still with the Xia Family? If something’s wrong with our Xia Family, would your sister be alright?”
The Xia Family always resorted to this one tactic.
Yet, this tactic was Uncle Xia’s Achilles’ heel.
But Uncle Xia knew he couldn’t be weak at this moment and snorted coldly: “So what if the Xia Family is in trouble? If necessary, I’ll take my sister to the Zhao family. I’ll support her!”
“Why doesn’t the grandmother-in-law want to acknowledge Chuyi as her granddaughter? Perfect, just let her change her surname, and she can take my Zhao surname straight away!”
Uncle Xia said dictatorially.
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His assertive speech made Grandma Xia hesitate.
And with that hesitation, the previously propped-up aura dissipated completely.
“Chuyi’s uncle, what do you mean by that? My second daughter-in-law and Cheng Gui had such a good relationship, and you know that, don’t you?” Grandma Xia, who had previously served others, was quite adaptable and instantly put on a different face, smiling benignly as she spoke.
“The thing back then, why my second daughter-in-law refused to remarry no matter what was else but to remain faithful to Cheng Gui for her entire life?”
“If you take your sister away from the Xia Family, how hurt would she be!”
“And Chuyi, after all, is a child of our Xia Family. Blood is thicker than water, how could she easily change her surname? If she truly changed her surname, wouldn’t that mean Cheng Gui truly has no descendants?”
At this moment, Grandma Xia finally acknowledged Chuyi as a descendant of Daddy Xia.
Hearing this, Uncle Xia’s expression softened slightly.
“Then, her uncle, what about the matter with Chengzu?” Seeing Uncle Xia’s softened expression, Grandma Xia quickly asked.
Grandma Xia dared not turn to Huo Shiqian, so she could only hope that Uncle Xia would speak a few good words on her behalf.
She had figured out that this military officer was clearly on Uncle Xia’s side.
Who knows, maybe he even knew Uncle Xia!
Upon hearing the question, Uncle Xia instantly understood Grandma Xia’s intention, but he said: “The military has its regulations, we need to follow the rules, and I can’t really say anything.”
He had no intention of helping and even intentionally glanced at Huo Shiqian, shrugging his shoulders to show his helplessness.
Huo Shiqian sat there expressionless and silent, but the pressure emanating from him was immense.
Grandma Xia glanced at him and was frightened enough to shudder.