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

"I'll take you home first." Fu Linchuan was worried about Su Lingwu walking alone.

"No need, I can walk myself. You still need to..."

"Let's go."

Su Lingwu was not given a chance to refute.

Seeing Fu Linchuan walking ahead, Su Lingwu had no choice but to silently follow.

"Don't worry, everything has been planned over there. Even without me, it will be fine during the operation."

The inescapable trap has been laid for some time, and now it's finally time to close it in.

But Fu Linchuan didn't want to take any risks; Su Lingwu's safety was more important than anything else.

"So... will no one stop our brigade from transporting fertilizer and tractors?"

With Ma Changzheng arrested, the obstacle was gone, and their brigade's problems were easily solved.

"Yes, I spoke with Secretary Liu, and he said he'll make the arrangements when he gets back tomorrow."

Things happened a few days earlier than he expected. In fact, if Su Lingwu hadn't stumbled upon Ma Changzheng's mistress today, discovered that she was a spy, and found a large number of guns, ammunition, and telegraph machines, things wouldn't have happened so quickly.

These things are irrefutable evidence; this one point alone is enough to prove that Ma Changzheng is doomed.

Moreover, they already knew the location of the cultural relics; they were just one step away from arresting them during the transaction.

It doesn't matter now; he just wants to end it all as soon as possible and make her surroundings safer.

As for Ma Changzheng, selling cultural relics, colluding with spies, and illegally possessing military equipment—each of these offenses is enough to warrant a death sentence.

"By the way, I haven't said hello to Chen Yang and the others yet. They were supposed to keep watch for me, but I hope they weren't discovered by the spies too. Are they alright?"

Su Lingwu suddenly remembered those boys.

Although Su Lingwu is only two years older than others, her mental age is thirty.

"They're fine, they've all gone home."

"Oh, that's good." Su Lingwu breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that they had all been killed, after all, that woman was a ruthless spy.

"Don't take such risks next time. Tell me if anything happens." Fu Linchuan couldn't help but remind Su Lingwu again, even though he knew she might not listen.

Su Lingwu nodded quickly.

Seeing Su Lingwu's obedient appearance, Fu Linchuan couldn't help but raise his hand to pat her head, but he paused for a moment and then lowered it.

"Alright, your team is just ahead. You should go home and rest. I'm leaving."

"I might be a bit busy these few days and won't be able to come back, but I won't forget about us getting our marriage certificate."

Fu Linchuan left after giving his instructions.

"Little Wu'er, where have you run off to again?"

Uncle Su breathed a sigh of relief when he saw his niece return safely.

"Your dad said you went to your maternal grandparents' house to see your mother. I had someone inquire, and they said Xu Meili went back to the Zhao family. You child, didn't I tell you to stay home? Why are you running around like this? What if Ma Juntao runs into you and kidnaps you? You'll be all alone then, crying out to heaven and earth, and then you'll be left helpless!"

Seeing her uncle's angry face and his scolding, Su Lingwu had no choice but to use her trump card: "Uncle, I was wrong, I will never dare to do it again."

"I'll definitely let you know where I'm going next time."

"But Uncle, I have some good news on my end."

Seeing his niece's adorable appearance, Uncle Su asked with a stern face, "What good news?"

"Uncle, Fu Linchuan brought me back. They have already started the operation to arrest Ma Changzheng. This time, Ma Changzheng can't escape. The evidence is irrefutable."

"Furthermore, Fu Linchuan said that Secretary Liu will be back tomorrow. He also told Secretary Liu about the tractors and fertilizer issues in our brigade, and Secretary Liu will handle them when he returns."

"real!"

"Wow, this is fantastic news!"

Uncle Su is so worried about this that he can't sleep.

"However, let's not spread this around yet. The county will probably be in chaos for a while. Just pretend you don't know anything and go home quickly. I'm going to check the fields."

Uncle Su walked slowly through the fields with his hands behind his back, clearly in a good mood.

"Oh, right, Uncle, wait for me, I have something for you."

Su Lingwu stuffed the peony cigarettes from her pocket into her uncle's pocket, saying, "This is for you. Don't say that I, as your niece, don't think I'm forgetting you."

"That pack of cigarettes from last time should have been given to you first, but I made my dad angry, so I'm using it to appease him. Please don't take offense."

"Hmph, what good cigarettes could your dad possibly know? Giving them to him is like a cow chewing on a peony—it's pointless. Don't give them any next time. If he's talking about you, come find your uncle to stand up for you. I'll deal with him!"

Uncle Su was even happier after receiving the good cigarettes.

Last time, Su Wu received a box of peonies from his daughter and went to show it off to his elder brother, which infuriated Su's uncle.

Now he has one too.

"Hehe, okay, Uncle, with you backing me up, my dad won't dare to punish me."

Su Lingwu finally felt relieved; the matter was resolved.

She could stay home and study in peace, just waiting for Fu Linchuan to come back.

It was already late, but Su Wu, Du Lijuan, and Su Lingtang were busy in the main room.

"What are you all doing? Do we have any important guests coming to our house?"

Su Lingwu saw Su Lingtang diligently wiping the tables and chairs, wiping away the patina that had accumulated over the years.

"Hey, where have you been? You haven't been home for days." Su Wu threw the rag he was holding onto the table and wiped the sweat from his forehead when he saw his daughter return.

"Didn't I tell you before I left that I was going to see my mom? What's there to worry about?" He lied without batting an eye.

"Nonsense!"

"Your uncle has inquired and confirmed that you didn't go to your maternal grandmother's place at all!"

"Tell me, where have you been this time? You're a girl who's about to get married, why aren't you staying home and running around?"

Su Wu knew his daughter was headstrong and difficult to manage, but if he didn't let her get away with it, she'd be on the verge of flying to the heavens.

"Hey, Dad, is there some good news in our family?"

"It's rare to see you so diligent!"

Su Lingwu looked around the house. The dust on the walls had been swept away, and the tables, chairs, benches, chests, and cabinets were all polished to a shine. The doors and windows had all been re-polished.

"Ah, isn't it because the Gu family is coming to our door..."

"No, don't interrupt me. I'm talking about your business, why are you giving me this nonsense!"

"I'm tired, I'm going back to my room to sleep." Su Lingwu continued her rebellious streak and walked straight into her room.

"Wait, the Gu family will be coming with a matchmaker to propose marriage tomorrow. Don't cause any trouble for Xiaotang. Just stay put and don't say a word."

Now that Su Lingwu is back, Du Lijuan really needs to give her some instructions, as she is quite worried about her.

"What does it have to do with me? I don't leave the house except to eat and use the toilet, right?" She was more than happy for the male and female leads to get together, since she wasn't the original owner of this body.

Su Lingtang had been secretly observing Su Lingwu's expression, and to his surprise, there was no change whatsoever—no surprise, no anger, and no jealousy.

Was it a performance deliberately put on for her?

Su Lingtang reminded herself that she must perform well tomorrow and try to make a good impression on Gu's mother. As long as she performs well and wins Gu's mother's favor, Su Lingwu will have no chance to cause trouble.

Why did you come back now? It would have been so much better if you had come back a day later, by which time things would have already been settled.

However, Su Lingwu had already lost her virginity to someone else, so she had no right to compete with her for Gu Chenzhou.

Su Lingwu was unaware of Su Lingtang's thoughts, but she didn't care.

The next day, Gu's mother, along with Gu Chenzhou and a matchmaker, came to propose marriage.

"Oh my, congratulations! The Su and Gu families have formed a bond of friendship; this is truly a great destiny."

"Oh my, this must be Miss Su. She looks like a hardworking and capable wife. The two of them will surely have a harmonious and happy life together from now on."

The matchmaker immediately showered Su Lingtang with praise, and Su Lingtang blushed slightly, looking shyly at Gu Chenzhou.

Gu Chenzhou looked at Su Lingtang with gentle eyes.

"Sister Ma, Sister Gu, Chen Zhou, please come in and sit down." Du Lijuan went up and took Gu's mother's hand, her face full of wrinkles from smiling.

Du Lijuan never expected that her daughter would be so successful, actually managing to date Gu Chenzhou and have the Gu family come to propose marriage. Du Lijuan felt that she could finally hold her head high.

With her son-in-law being so capable, her daughter's future is sure to be bright.

"Uncle Su, Aunt Du, Xiao Tang," Gu Chenzhou greeted the Su family.

"Hey, Shen Zhou, don't be shy, make yourself at home."

"Xiao Tang, quickly pour tea for your Aunt Gu and Aunt Ma." Du Lijuan urged her daughter to behave well.

Su Lingtang shyly went to the kitchen and brought back a few cups of tea. "These are teas I just brewed and let cool. They're just right for drinking."

"Oh my, Sister Gu, you are so lucky! Look how thoughtful this girl is. She was worried that our drink would be too hot, so she brought it out and cooled it down."

The matchmaker showered everyone with compliments, her goal today was clear: to facilitate this happy occasion and receive a reward.

"Dad, where's my breakfast?" Su Lingwu yawned and walked out sleepily.

Gu Chenzhou seemed frozen in place, stunned.

Su Lingtang pursed her lips tightly, her face turning pale.