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Chapter 56: Housing approval has been granted!
The next day at noon, Liu Chunlian, still behind Jiang He's back and her family's back, secretly went to the city.

All night yesterday, a burning anger raged within her.

How could she sit idly by while her daughter was mistreated in her husband's family?

Liu Chunlian strode along the winding path toward the main road leading into the city.

The image of Jiang He's hesitant expression every time she came home kept flashing through her mind.

At the same time, Jiang He had just finished cleaning the house and was about to go to the kitchen to cook when she suddenly discovered that her mother had disappeared.

When their neighbor, Aunt Wang, passed by and saw Jiang He's anxious expression, she kindly reminded her, "Jiang He, your mother has gone to the city. She's in a hurry, as if something serious has happened."

Upon hearing this, Jiang He's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition arose within her.

She instantly realized that her mother must have gone to the Lin family to cause trouble. Thinking of this, her face flushed red, and a strong sense of shame welled up in her heart.

Jiang He felt ashamed that her mother had gone to the Lin family to argue so openly. This would undoubtedly become the talk of the neighborhood.

Jiang He didn't have time to think about anything else and hurriedly ran back into the house to tell her father.

Upon hearing this, the father frowned, his face showing worry and helplessness.

He knew his wife's temperament well; once she made up her mind, it was hard to change it. He also saw his daughter's anxiety and embarrassment at that moment.

"Dad, we have to get to the city right away. We can't let Mom keep making a scene like this, or how will she stay in the Lin family in the future?"

Jiang He said, her voice trembling with tears.

The father nodded, quickly packed his things, and then he and Jiang He hurriedly set off for the city.

On the way to the city, Jiang He's mood was a jumble of emotions, extremely complex.

She felt ashamed of her mother's reckless behavior, worried about what might happen to her mother in the Lin family, and was also thinking about how to resolve the impending family crisis.

As she gazed out the car window at the fields and villages rushing by, her thoughts drifted back to the moment she married into the Lin family.

Now, her mother's outburst has undoubtedly rendered all her previous efforts futile.

Jiang He was filled with contradictions and struggles. She didn't know how to face the Lin family or how to quell her mother's anger.

Meanwhile, Liu Chunlian had already arrived at the Lin family's house. In the Lin family's courtyard, several children were playing. When they saw Liu Chunlian storming in, they were all frightened and hid to the side.

Liu Chunlian stood in the middle of the courtyard, hands on her hips, and shouted, "Everyone from the Lin family, come out here! You must give my daughter an explanation today, or I'll never let this go!"

Her voice echoed in the courtyard, attracting the attention of many neighbors. Hearing the commotion, the Lin family members came out of their houses.

Lin's mother frowned and slowly stepped forward, saying, "Liu Chunlian, what are you doing? Why can't you talk things out instead of making a scene here?"

Liu Chunlian sneered, "Speak nicely? Has your Lin family ever treated my daughter well? You know how much she has suffered in this family!"

As she spoke, she began to list the faults of the Lin family.

Liu Chunlian recounted Jiang He's daily life in the Lin family, from being criticized for her laundry and cooking to being deliberately ignored at family gatherings, her voice growing louder and her emotions more agitated. Some members of the Lin family looked embarrassed, while others tried to defend themselves, but Liu Chunlian's sharp words refuted them all. The neighbors around them pointed and whispered, making the Lin family feel incredibly ashamed.

Just as the two sides were deadlocked, Jiang He and her father arrived.

Seeing the scene before her, Jiang He's face turned bright red. She quickly stepped forward, grabbed her mother's arm, and said, "Mom, stop making a scene. Let's go back."

When Liu Chunlian saw her daughter, a pang of heartache flashed in her eyes, but she still stubbornly said, "Go back? I won't go back until I get an explanation for this!"

Jiang He's father also stepped forward and said, "Chunlian, this isn't a solution. Let's talk this out."

Lin Yanqing also squeezed through the crowd. Seeing Jiang He and his father-in-law, a look of guilt appeared on his face. He walked to Jiang He's side and said softly, "Jiang He, I'm sorry for making you suffer. I know Mom came today for your own good. Let's go in and have a good talk."

Jiang He looked at him and nodded awkwardly.

The atmosphere remained tense as everyone entered the house. Liu Chunlian sat in a chair, arms crossed, and said, "Lin Yanqing, tell me, how do you plan to resolve this? My daughter can't continue to be bullied like this in your house."

Lin Yanqing looked at Jiang He, then said to Liu Chunlian, "Mom, I know I didn't do a good enough job before and didn't protect Jiang He well. From today onwards, I will talk to the family properly and ask them to respect Jiang He. If they still don't change, I will take Jiang He and move out, and we will live our own lives."

Upon hearing this, Jiang He quickly said, "Yan Qing, there's no need for that. After all, they are your family."

Lin Yanqing held Jiang He's hand and said, "Jiang He, you have sacrificed so much for this family. I can't let you suffer anymore. I will try my best to make everyone accept you and give you a happy home."

Looking at the couple, Liu Chunlian's anger gradually subsided.

She knew that although her daughter had encountered difficulties in the Lin family, as long as Lin Yanqing had this intention, there might still be a chance for things to turn around.

She sighed and said, "Lin Yanqing, I'm entrusting my daughter to you, and I hope you can keep your word. I'm not an unreasonable person, but I can't just stand by and watch my daughter be bullied."

Lin Yanqing nodded and said, "Mom, don't worry, I will."

Sunlight streamed through the cracks in the window, falling on Qin Yishen's somewhat old but tidy desk.

As usual, after finishing his household chores, he sat down at the table and sorted through the letters.

As his gaze swept over a letter from the military, a strange sense of anticipation welled up within him.

He carefully opened the envelope and began to read it word by word.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and a bright smile spread across his face.

It turned out that his application for military housing had been approved! This news was like the warm sun in winter, instantly dispelling all the gloom in his heart.

Qin Yishen stood up excitedly, clutching the letter tightly in his hand, and strode towards Jiang Man, who was busy in the kitchen.

Jiang Man, wearing an apron, was intently preparing dinner for the family; the stewing dishes in the pot emitted an enticing aroma. "Man'er, come and see!"

Qin Yishen's voice couldn't hide his joy.

Jiang Man was startled by his sudden shout. Turning around, she saw Qin Yishen's excited appearance and couldn't help but ask in confusion, "What's wrong? What's making you so happy?"

Qin Yishen walked to Jiang Man's side and handed her the letter in his hand: "Our application for military housing has been approved! This means that after the New Year, we can take the children to live in the military area."