Chapter 215: Chapter 215: The Unreliable Eldest Son

It was because a traitor had set their sights on her!

Xie Changning had known for a while that her life wouldn’t be peaceful, and she was constantly on her guard. But she never imagined that even with all her vigilance, someone was still tailing her.

At the same time, Xie Changning also realized that Yue Yihan’s hasty return was likely because of the traitor.

He had to be there; he wouldn’t have been at ease otherwise.

After all, that person was an important witness.

"I understand. Let’s head back," Xie Changning said, nodding. She opened the door and let Mr. Han go in first.

Inside, Han Mother was waiting, anxiously pacing back and forth in the living room.

When she heard the courtyard gate open, she pushed open the door. She breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Xie Changning. "Changning, please let someone escort you tomorrow. We’re just too worried about you going by yourself."

The two of them were too old; they’d only slow her down if they tried to escort her themselves.

It would be better to find a capable veteran to drive her to and from work. That way, they wouldn’t have to worry.

Even though the family residences weren’t far from the factory, it was still unacceptable. Changning had been too busy lately, often not coming home until late at night.

She just couldn’t rest easy.

"I’ll have my driver stay a little later from now on to drive me." Since this was about the traitor, Xie Changning didn’t refuse.

’My life is pretty important, after all.’

Seeing that Xie Changning had no intention of refusing, Han Mother breathed another sigh of relief. "And here I thought I’d have to talk until I was blue in the face to convince you!"

Hearing Xie Changning’s agreement, the two elders were finally able to relax completely.

"You don’t have to worry. I know how to prioritize."

"Don’t you worry. That girl Changning always knows what she’s doing. She’s in a dangerous situation right now precisely because she’s so important, so she won’t try to act tough at a time like this."

The speaker was Aunt Zhao.

After getting to know her for almost a year, both Aunt Wang and Aunt Zhao knew what kind of person Xie Changning was.

She knew how to look after herself and would never willingly put herself in a dangerous situation.

"I know Changning is a sensible girl, but until I heard her say it herself, my heart just couldn’t settle." ’We have to take good care of such a wonderful daughter-in-law.’

’It won’t be easy for our youngest son to find another woman as outstanding as her!’

’Having her as a daughter-in-law is a true blessing!’

’Just look at those ones in Beijing—’

At this thought, Han Mother’s eyes darkened.

’It’s better not to even think about it!’

Xie Changning curved her lips into a smile. "Is dinner ready? I’m starving!" she said, deftly changing the subject to keep the conversation from continuing.

Hearing she hadn’t eaten yet, everyone hurried to get her to the dinner table.

After dinner, Xie Changning played with the two babies for a little while before heading back to her room to sleep.

「In the room next door」

Han Mother lay on the bed, her eyes wide open. She asked her husband beside her, "Old Han, what do you think... our eldest son is thinking?"

"What’s wrong?"

"I just have a bad feeling about him transferring his son to Chuncheng. Something’s not right about it."

’It sounds like he’s doing it for our sake, but I think it’s more likely he’s targeting Ashan and his wife!’

’Ashan is the youngest regiment commander, and Changning is a famously capable factory director in Chuncheng who’s now also developing a lab. Don’t tell me he’s trying to cozy up to them!’

The thought of her eldest son’s schemes made Han Mother’s expression darken.

"Didn’t you already refuse him?"

"I did, but that doesn’t mean he won’t do it behind our backs! You know what *your* eldest son is like, don’t you? If he wants to do something, he’ll do it sneakily, no matter what!"

’Han Mother even suspected that her eldest son had used his connections to investigate Xie Changning!’

This thought made Han Mother even more displeased.

"He’s too much of a social climber!"

Mr. Han sighed. He also knew exactly what his eldest son was like.

When they spoke to Han Yuanzhong on the phone, they had made it clear that he shouldn’t meddle in Yue Yihan and his wife’s affairs. Otherwise, he’d find that the couple was not to be trifled with.

Xie Changning was no pushover.

Unfortunately, the warning had been useless. Mr. Han could tell over the phone that Han Yuanzhong hadn’t taken the old couple’s words to heart in the slightest.

He probably just thought the old folks were favoring their newly found youngest son.

The thought angered Mr. Han.

"He’s always so stubborn, and after suffering for so many years, his personality still hasn’t changed a bit! How many years was he transferred to that remote unit because of what happened with our youngest son before he finally came back?"

"How can he still not know any better?!"

"Don’t worry about it. If he insists on making trouble, Changning will teach him a lesson." Despite not knowing her for long, Han Mother was certain that Xie Changning was no pushover.

It would be impossible for her eldest son to control Xie Changning the way he controls his other brother and sister.

He would be taught a lesson by Xie Changning!

In fact, Han Mother was already starting to look forward to seeing Han Yuanzhong get taken down a peg by Xie Changning.

At that thought, Han Mother’s gloomy mood suddenly lifted. "Forget it, let’s just sleep. If he wants to cause trouble for himself, I’m not cleaning up his mess. He’s almost fifty and still hasn’t grown a brain. He’s a lost cause for this lifetime."

Hearing his wife say this, Mr. Han nodded in agreement.

"Should we tell Changning, just to give her a heads-up?" ’After all, they planned to live with their youngest son from now on, and they wanted to maintain a good impression with their daughter-in-law.’

"Mmm..."

The only answer he got was his wife’s sleepy mumble.

In just a few seconds, she had fallen asleep!

Mr. Han looked at his wife in disbelief, utterly shocked.

’Was this for real?’

’She actually fell asleep just like that?’

’Out like a light!’

’I’m so jealous!’

’Wait a minute. That old woman woke me up, and now she’s sleeping like a baby!’

And so, Mr. Han spent the rest of the night wide awake, silently fuming at his wife.

He had completely forgotten that this was exactly how they’d been when they were younger, except back then, the one lying awake and fuming in the middle of the night had been Han Mother, not him.

「The next day」

When Xie Changning got up, she saw Mr. Han coming out of his room with a yawn.

"Good morning, Mr. Han!"

"Morning!"

Hearing his youngest daughter-in-law’s greeting, Mr. Han instantly felt all his sleepiness vanish. He felt like he could run a mile!

Han Mother emerged from behind him, shooting him a sidelong glance.

"Did you go out robbing houses last night? You look exhausted."

"That’s because you insisted on talking to me and woke me up! Meanwhile, you slept like a log!"

With the old couple bickering, Xie Changning decided it was best not to linger and went to wash up.

By the time Xie Changning was done, their argument had also ended.

After breakfast, Han’s parents called Xie Changning into their room. "Changning," they began, "there’s something we need to tell you."

Seeing them call her over so solemnly, Xie Changning’s expression grew serious as well.

She nodded. "Please, go on."

"Our eldest son, Han Yuanzhong... you know of him, right?"

"Yes."

"He’s transferred his son to a post here in Chuncheng. We’re worried... that he’s doing it because of you and Ashan..."

Han Mother’s words brought a flash of confusion to Xie Changning’s eyes. "Why?"