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The wedding was held in a guesthouse within the military region, which was not open to the public. However, everyone who could step into the guesthouse was a prominent figure within the Beicheng Military Region system.

Lin Weiguo and Zhao Shuya looked at the gold-embossed invitation dozens of times, and finally interpreted it as Ye Zhen's demonstration—look, I left your Lin family and married someone better!

Holding her breath, Zhao Shuya specially dug out her treasured woolen suit, had her hair meticulously styled at the hair salon, and then dressed Lin Wan in the latest dress she'd bought from the Friendship Store. The mother and daughter dazzled with jewels, as if they were the stars of the day.

The family of three arrived very early and stood in the most conspicuous position at the entrance of the guesthouse, greeting everyone with smiles and acting like true hosts.

At 10 a.m., several black cars with special license plates slowly drove up.

The car door opened, and a middle-aged man in a crisp military uniform, with gold stars gleaming on his shoulders, stepped out. His posture was upright and imposing, exuding authority without anger; he was Gu Zheng's father, Gu Jianjun, the commander-in-chief of a military region.

Lin Weiguo's pupils contracted, and he almost immediately straightened his back, pulling Zhao Shuya and Lin Wan along as he quickly went to meet them.

"Greetings, Commander!" Lin Weiguo stood at attention and gave a less-than-perfect military salute, his face plastered with a fawning smile.

"Who are you……"

"I am Ye Zhen's...father."

Gu Jianjun had just returned from a meeting out of town and only knew the general outline of Ye Zhen's family affairs. He only knew that his son was going to marry a girl surnamed Ye today, and seeing the family of three dressed so well, he naturally assumed they were in-laws.

A hearty smile, typical of soldiers, spread across his face as he extended his hand, saying, "Oh! So you're my in-law! Hello, hello!"

Overjoyed, Zhao Shuya quickly pushed past Lin Weigong, grasped Gu Jianjun's large, kind hands, and said in a trembling voice, "Commander, you're too kind! Our Zhenzhen is unworthy of such a high position. This child has always been a worry, and we'll have to rely on you in the future!"

Her words were very skillful; she acknowledged Ye Zhen's status as her "mother-in-law" while implying that she had raised Ye Zhen from childhood and that all the credit belonged to her.

Lin Wan followed timidly behind, sweetly greeting, "Hello, Uncle Gu."

Gu Jianjun, being straightforward, laughed heartily, "Good, good, good! Thank you for raising such a wonderful daughter for our Gu family!"

That "thank you" instantly inflated Zhao Shuya and Lin Wan's vanity to its peak. The surrounding guests' eyes turned to them, and the envy and curiosity in their eyes made Zhao Shuya feel like she had risen to the top, becoming the most distinguished mother-in-law in the North City Military Region.

Just then, another jeep stopped not far away.

Gu Zheng helped Ye Zhen's family out of the car. Ye's parents were wearing new clothes that had been hastily made overnight, but they still couldn't hide their simplicity and unease. Ye Cheng followed behind them, leaning on his cane.

Gu Zheng immediately noticed the seemingly harmonious family reunion scene at the door. A sly sneer flashed in his eyes. Instead of rushing forward, he deliberately slowed his pace.

What he wanted was for this family to climb even higher.

That way, it will hurt more when you fall.

Zhao Shuya was completely unaware of the commotion on the other side. She was surrounded by a group of military officers' families who had come up to chat with her, and she was receiving compliments with a radiant smile.

"Oh my, Mrs. Lin, you are so lucky to have found such a wealthy and eligible bachelor!"

"Yes, you'll be the Commander's mother-in-law from now on, so you'll have to take care of us!"

Hearing these words, Zhao Shuya felt a little lighter. She glanced at Lin Wan triumphantly, as if to say: See? This is the glory of our Lin family.

Just as she was feeling elated, as if she had reached the pinnacle of her life.

A clear and loud voice rang out like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

"Dad, Mom, Big Brother, slow down, don't rush."

It's Gu Zheng.

He was carefully supporting Ye's father, his voice full of respect.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to it.

Gu Jianjun's smile faltered slightly when he saw the simple yet nervous faces of the Ye family elders. He turned back to look at Lin Weiguo and Zhao Shuya, their faces slicked-back hair and fawning expressions, and his mind went blank for a moment, instantly understanding everything.

His expression changed from sunny to cloudy, and then from cloudy to thunderous rage in a second.

That oppressive aura, forged amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood on the battlefield, suddenly erupted!

"you!"

He pointed at Lin Weiguo, his voice as cold as ice: "You just said, whose father are you?"

Lin Weiguo was so frightened by his cold gaze that his legs went weak, his lips trembled, and he couldn't utter a single word.

Gu Jianjun's gaze, sharp as a sword, swept over the pale faces of Lin Weiguo, Zhao Shuya, and Lin Wan. Then, word by word, his voice resounded throughout the entire guesthouse entrance, clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"My son, Gu Zheng, married Ye Zhen, the daughter of the Ye family from Heishan Village!"

He paused, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying immense force as it slammed into the faces of the Lin family.

"My daughter-in-law, Gu Jianjun's daughter-in-law, has the surname Ye, not Lin!"

The entire venue was deathly silent.

The family members who had been fawning over Zhao Shuya earlier now subconsciously stepped back, distancing themselves from her. All the guests' eyes, like searchlights, were fixed on the Lin family of three. Those gazes held shock, disdain, and undisguised mockery and schadenfreude.

Zhao Shuya's face drained of color instantly. She felt as if she had been stripped naked and thrown into the freezing snow, with every inch of her skin being pointed at and scrutinized.

Lin Weiguo felt as if all the bones in his body had been removed; his head drooped, and he just wanted to disappear into the ground. He knew that after today, he, Lin Weiguo, would become the biggest joke in the entire military compound.

Gu Jianjun didn't even bother to look at them again. He turned around and strode up to Ye's parents, his face instantly switching back to his cheerful and enthusiastic smile. He took Ye's father's rough, uneasy hand, which he had been fidgeting with due to nervousness.

"Brother, sister-in-law, I'm so sorry you had to suffer like this!" His voice was loud and clear, full of apology and sincerity. "You've raised a wonderful daughter! Our Gu family is so lucky! If this boy ever dares to bully her again, just tell me, and I'll personally skin him alive!"

Mr. and Mrs. Ye had never seen anything like this before. With the commander holding their hands, they were so nervous that they could barely speak and could only nod repeatedly.

Gu Zheng stood beside Ye Zhen, looking at the three petrified people, a playful smile curving his lips.

He leaned close to Ye Zhen's ear, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe, and whispered with a chuckle that only she could hear:

"Mrs. Gu, am I addressing you 'Mom and Dad' correctly?"