I transmigrated to the 1970s and became the female lead's vicious stepsister.

"Thank you, Uncle, and also my eldest brother, second brother, and third brother."

"Second brother, your injuries haven't healed yet, please sit down."

"I'm fine, but you... Don't be afraid. There are so many people in our family, we can't just watch you jump into the fire. We can't compromise, there's always a way."

"Didn't the commander say when he would be back when he left?"

Su Lingwu shook her head. "He seems to have something to do, but he also said that because you, Second Brother, have passed the political review, we can get our marriage certificate faster."

"Okay, that's good!" Uncle Su nodded.

Su Lingwu was deeply moved that her uncle's family showed up to support her. True friendship is revealed in times of trouble; only when you encounter difficulties can you see the true character of those around you.

"Little Wu'er, it seems that bastard hasn't given up yet. Be more careful when you go out in the future. If you really can't go out alone, have your eldest brother or third brother accompany you. It's not safe to go out alone."

Uncle Su knew that Ma Juntao would not let this go.

"Uncle..."

"Oh dear, brother, how are we going to live from now on? This person has his eye on our family. He won't give up until Lingwu marries into the family."

"All the other things are minor matters. They said they want their father to remove you from your position as brigade leader. What are we going to do?"

"Lingwu, I'm not trying to be mean, but why did you have to provoke him in the first place? Now our whole family is in trouble."

Du Lijuan cried and made a scene, taking the opportunity to stir up trouble. Her goal was simple: to make Su Lingwu give in and marry Ma Juntao so that she could get the bride price.

"What do you mean I provoked him? If you put it that way, if you were bitten by a mad dog, you would blame it on me for provoking it."

"What kind of logic is that? The victim is guilty? This is none of your business, so shut up!"

"Shut your mouth!" Su Wu was also annoyed by Du Lijuan and couldn't help but scold her.

"Brother, what should we do?" Su Wu was at a loss.

The eldest brother in the family was the smartest, and Su Wu was used to asking his eldest brother for advice whenever he had something to say.

"I don't need to worry about that. It won't be so easy for Ma Changzheng to dismiss me. The commune isn't his personal fiefdom. There's still the secretary there. As long as the secretary doesn't agree, there's no way to dismiss me." Uncle Su was aware of this.

"Oh, that's good." Su Wu was afraid of implicating his elder brother.

Everything else is fine. None of them work in the city; they all farm in the countryside, so there's nothing to worry about. The only concern is that it might drag down my older brother.

"The most important thing now is to protect Xiao Wu'er. Before her boyfriend comes back, we must not let him take advantage of any loopholes. Once Xiao Wu'er is married and goes with the army, he will be unable to do anything to us."

Uncle Su was quite glad that his niece had found a soldier as her partner. Although their relationship was unexpected, it at least provided her with some security.

Uncle Su learned from his son Su Xiangnan that Fu Linchuan's family background was quite prestigious, and it was good that his niece had found a good match.

My niece has been spoiled since she was little, and she's so beautiful. An ordinary family really can't afford to raise or protect her.

But this is something that shouldn't be known to others right now. It would be bad if something went wrong along the way. It should be kept secret until the marriage certificate is obtained.

Even if something goes wrong over there, it won't affect my niece's reputation.

"Alright, we're not far apart. Just call us if you need anything." Uncle Su left with his three sons.

Su Lingwu was too lazy to argue with the rest of the people, so she got up and prepared to leave.

"etc!"

"Is there anything else?" Su Lingwu asked knowingly. She knew perfectly well that Du Lijuan was still thinking about the two hundred yuan dowry money.

"You're a girl getting married, how can you expect a dowry of two hundred yuan? Besides, you can't handle the dowry yourself, we'll have to prepare it for you, including the banquet and buying all sorts of things. There's a lot to do, so you should take out the money first."

Su Lingwu raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I don't need your help. I'll buy it myself after I join the army. I just need the money. If you want to buy me any household items, that's your idea. Just mail them to me later."

Du Lijuan was so angry at Su Lingwu's words that she almost fainted.

Two hundred yuan wasn't enough; you wanted to buy her other things too. "You're dreaming!"

"I don't care, you have to give me this money."

"This is the hard-earned money that your father and I have saved up over so many years. It's not right for a nun like you to take two hundred."

"You're so selfish. You have a younger sister and brother who need money."

Du Lijuan pinched Su Wu hard to make him speak.

But Su Wu was too embarrassed to ask for the money back. He had already given it to his daughter; how could he ask for it back? He couldn't bear the shame.

Besides... he didn't want it either.

Even if you give your daughter some money, you still have to be controlled by her.

"You could also prepare two hundred yuan as a dowry for Su Lingtang, I'm not stopping you!"

"This money was my own father's dowry for me. He didn't say anything, so what does it have to do with you? I'm taking my father's share."

"I am my father's biological daughter, so it is only right that he gives me a dowry. I will also take care of his retirement in the future. This is the responsibility and obligation between my father and me."

"Unlike others, I don't have a legitimate claim to the Su family, yet I still eat Su family food, wear Su family clothes, live in Su family houses, and spend Su family money."

"For so many years, my father has been supporting someone he has no blood relation to for nothing, and I haven't said anything. I'm the one who's suffering, okay? Su Lingtang is using up resources that belong to me. No matter what you say, I'll take this dowry money with a clear conscience!"

"Su Lingwu, you..." Du Lijuan was so angry with Su Lingwu that she could hardly stand. She leaned on the table, pointed at Su Lingwu, and couldn't say a word for a long time.

With a loud "bang!", Su Lingtang slammed the door and left in anger.

"Xiao Tang, where are you going?"

"Come back!" Du Lijuan saw her daughter run away after being angered by her stepdaughter and quickly chased after her.

Su Wu glanced at the two who had run away, then looked back at his daughter and shook his head helplessly.

"Now you've got what you wanted. You've driven everyone away, leaving your father all alone in this house. Are you happy now?"

Su Lingwu rolled her eyes. "Then go after him! Who's stopping you?"

"What, are your feet chained up?"

"You little rascal, you come back and immediately make me angry!"

With a whoosh, Su Lingwu casually tossed out a pack of cigarettes.

Su Wu hurriedly caught it, his eyes lighting up, "Peony!"

"Where...where did you come from?"

"Don't say I don't care about you, I bought this especially for you." Su Lingwu knew exactly how to coax Su Wu; a slap followed by a sweet treat was all it took.

Su Wu was completely taken aback by his daughter's manipulation.

"Oh, it has to be my daughter. What do you want for lunch? Dad will make it for you."

A pack of Peony cigarettes costs 49 cents, and you need cigarette coupons to buy it. These are rare. Just this one pack of cigarettes is enough for Su Wu to brag about for a long time.

The father and daughter were enjoying themselves at home when Su Lingtang ran away to find Gu Chenzhou.

She really didn't want to continue living in the Su family anymore; she wanted to get married and leave.

Du Lijuan couldn't find her daughter and assumed she had gone to her maternal grandmother's house, so she went back to her parents' home.

"Su Lingtang, you... why are you here?" Gu Chenzhou took the injured Su Xiangnan home and took the opportunity to take his annual leave. He hadn't been home for many years and took this chance to spend time with his family.

Gu Chenzhou, who was working in the yard, saw Su Lingtang standing at his door with red eyes, and quickly invited her in.

"Gu Chenzhou, marry me!"