Reborn in the 1970s, remarried to a powerful but childless man, her scumbag husband is furious.

Chapter 219 Song Yulan Takes the Initiative to Apologize and Show Goodwill

"Sister Lan, what are you doing standing here?" At this moment, Fang Yuru had just returned and saw Song Yulan standing at the door.

Although Fang Yuru is much younger than Song Yulan, Commander Tan and Huo Jianjun are of the same generation, so Fang Yuru and Song Yulan usually address each other as sisters.

Fang Yuru had always wanted to get closer to Song Yulan, but Song Yulan used to be on good terms with Tan Lin's mother, so she didn't think much of her.

However, Tan Lin and her mother have been away from the compound for many years, and they haven't been in contact for a long time. Everyone has forgotten about them.

Now that Fang Yuru is Commander Tan's wife, and given her status, many people in the compound have started to befriend her.

Song Yulan can no longer even enter the gate of the military compound, and she can no longer look down on Fang Yuru as she used to.

"Xiao Fang, you just got back?" Song Yulan and Fang Yuru greeted each other.

"Yes, I'm free right now. Why don't you come over to my place for a bit?" Fang Yuru invited with a smile.

Song Yulan hesitated. When she stood at the door, many people passed by and stared at her, which made her feel very embarrassed.

She used to live in the compound and knew quite a few people there.

At this moment, she didn't even go into the gate of the military compound, which would inevitably make her a laughing stock.

Because of his gentle nature, the old man no longer allows the couple to step into the military compound.

Before Song Yulan could say anything, Fang Yuru stepped forward, grabbed her arm, and pulled her inside.

"Sister Lan, I haven't seen you in the compound for a long time. Have you been very busy lately?" Fang Yuru asked, trying to make conversation.

Song Yulan nodded somewhat awkwardly, "Yes, I am a bit busy."

"You should be enjoying your retirement now, why are you keeping yourself so busy?"

Fang Yuru's words made Song Yulan feel even worse.

She should have been enjoying her retirement, but because of conflicts with her daughter-in-law, her son is now distancing himself from her.

Song Yulan hadn't mentioned these things to anyone before, but now that Fang Yuru had touched on her secret, she couldn't hold back her emotions any longer.

"Girl, actually... to tell you the truth, I was kicked out by the old man because I had a falling out with my son and daughter-in-law. Now I can't even get into the courtyard."

Song Yulan had been without anyone to talk to for so long, and when she met Fang Yuru, a few words from her touched a raw nerve, and she couldn't help but confide in her.

When Fang Yuru heard that Song Yulan's demeanor was related to gentleness, her expression changed slightly.

I didn't expect this gentle woman to be so capable, even managing to manipulate someone as capable as Song Yulan.

"Sister Lan, don't be too sad. Yan Chuan is a sensible child. You two are just far apart now. Once he returns to Beijing, you two can spend more time together, and your relationship will definitely be repaired."

Fang Yuru knew what Song Yulan cared about most right now, and sure enough, when she comforted her like this, Song Yulan's tears quickly fell.

"Xiaoru, you really understand me. Thank you for listening to me so much. I misunderstood you before."

Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Fang Yuru smiled and put her hand on Song Yulan's shoulder. "Sister Lan, look at what you're saying. Everyone has their difficulties. If you want to come in later, I'll bring you in."

Song Yulan was deeply moved upon hearing Fang Yuru's words.

She followed Song Yulan through the door and heard a familiar voice call out, "Xiao Lan."

Upon hearing the sound, Song Yulan turned around and saw Wu Ma.

She was taken aback, then asked in shock, "Aunt Wu, what are you doing here?"

Wu Ma is an old woman who has served the old man for so many years. Shouldn't she be at home at this time? Why is she here?

When Wu Ma saw Song Yulan, it was as if she had seen a relative, and she immediately showed a wronged expression.

"I...I was fired by the old man."

After she finished speaking, she looked sad.

"Fired? How is that possible?" Song Yulan still couldn't believe it when she heard Wu Ma's words.

Wu Ma is the person who knows the old man best. Over the years, she knows his lifestyle better than anyone else. How can she just fire him like that?

"It's...it's because..." Aunt Wu looked at Song Yulan, hesitant to speak.

Seeing this, Fang Yuru spoke up for Wu Ma, saying, "Isn't it all because of Wenrou and her little aunt? Her little aunt has been staying at the Huo family's place because she's after Old Master Huo's status, isn't she?"

"What little aunt?" Song Yulan hadn't been back for a while and didn't know what was going on at home.

Fang Yuru explained to Song Yulan what had happened recently. She had never thought much of Wenrou, so she didn't say anything nice to Song Yulan.

Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, Song Yulan's face turned very ugly.

"Is that really true?"

Who is this old man? He was a veteran who fought on the battlefield and fought against the enemy. Now he is a senior officer in the military compound.

Wu Ma has taken care of the old man for so many years, and even if she hasn't done anything special, she has certainly worked hard. How could the old man fire her just because of her gentleness and that little aunt of hers?

In the past, when they came to the military compound, they had to treat Aunt Wu with utmost respect and gentleness. It was too disrespectful to treat a junior like that.

"Don't worry, Aunt Wu, I will definitely get justice for you," Song Yulan said to Aunt Wu.

"Oh, I'm fine with being fired, but Xiaoyu, you absolutely mustn't make the old man angry. His health isn't good to begin with, and the doctor said he can't get angry."

Wu Ma's words made Song Yulan feel even worse. She was already old and it was time for her to retire, but she never expected to be kicked out.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Song Yulan herself can't even get into the Little White Building now, yet she still wants to make decisions for Wu Ma. She's brainless and loses her sense of propriety after being talked to so easily.

Fang Yuru chatted with Song Yulan for a while longer, and then invited her to stay for lunch.

Wu Ma knew what Song Yulan liked to eat, so she prepared several dishes for lunch according to her taste.

After dinner, she waited for a while and then heard someone outside say that the old man had brought Wenrou and the others back.

Upon hearing this news, Song Yulan quickly went outside.

After returning from the state-run restaurant, the old man took several children to the Wangfujing Department Store.

It was the children's first time here, and they were all very curious when they went inside.

"Take whatever you want, Grandpa will buy it for you."

The old man was happier than ever before, and he was happy to buy whatever he wanted for the children.

Wenrou knew it was the old man's good intention, so she led the children to each pick out a toy.

When it came time to pay, the old man looked at Wenrou and saw that she had nothing in her hands, so he asked, "Why don't you choose something for yourself? In Grandpa's eyes, you are still a child. Go, pick something out, and Grandpa will buy it for you."

Wenrou hadn't expected the old man to still remember her. After a moment of surprise, seeing how happy the old man was, she didn't want to spoil the mood, so she picked out a dress for herself at random.

After everyone had finished choosing, the old man looked at Wen Shuzhen beside him and said, "Sister-in-law, look, the children have all picked out what they like. Why don't you pick one out for yourself, or buy yourself a dress?"

Wen Shuzhen glanced at the old man, not wanting to refuse his kindness, and picked out a dress for herself, which Wenrou had helped her choose.

After everyone had bought their things, the old man was about to go home when he saw Xiao Yunyao holding a teacup and handing it to him.

"Great-grandfather, here you go."

Actually, this was also something Wenrou picked out for the old man; she knew he didn't lack anything.

But if the gift is from a child, he will certainly accept it.

Sure enough, the old man beamed with joy upon seeing what Yun Yao was holding.

"Thank you, Xiaoyunyao. Great-Grandpa likes it very much."

The old man didn't spoil the mood and readily accepted the gifts the children had chosen for him.

Back in the military compound, the old man still had a smile on his face.

Song Yulan stood at the door and saw the old man's car drive up, so she hurried over.

After everyone got off the bus, Wenrou spotted Song Yulan.

"Dad." Song Yulan called out when she saw the old man.

The old man, who had been looking down at the children, looked up when he heard the sound and saw Song Yulan standing at the door. His expression immediately changed.

"What are you doing here?"

His tone became serious when addressing Song Yulan.

He remembered saying that he wouldn't allow them to come to the compound again.

"Dad, I was worried about you living here alone, so I came to see you, and... Xiaorou and the children."

As Song Yulan finished speaking, her gaze fell on Wenrou and the children.

She hadn't seen her two children when they were gently born in the hospital, but now that she saw how grown up they were, especially since they all looked so much like Yan Chuan, her heart softened instantly as their grandmother.

"Xiaorou... I'm sorry for what happened before. I'll find a way to make it up to you and the children. We're family. Can you forgive me?" Song Yulan looked at Wenrou with a face full of apology.

Wenrou thought about how she and her two unborn children almost got into trouble because of Song Yulan, and she just couldn't forgive her.

"Forget about compensation. Whether I can forgive you or not depends on Huo Yanchuan." Wenrou didn't say much more to Song Yulan.

Upon hearing Wenrou's words, Song Yulan's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

As Huo Yanchuan's mother, she knew his personality very well.

She was already somewhat distant from him, and if Wenrou didn't forgive her, Huo Yanchuan certainly wouldn't either.

At this moment, she looked at the two children, squatted down, smiled and reached out to them, "Yunshu, Yunyao, I'm Grandma, come here and let Grandma take a look."

The two children had never seen Song Yulan before. Seeing her like this, they couldn't help but step back and hide behind her gentle back.

Seeing that neither of the two children liked her, Song Yulan felt even more upset.

Then she turned her gaze back to the old man and pleaded, "Dad, I know I was wrong about what happened before, and I'm willing to make it up to the children. I'm worried about you. With Aunt Wu gone, who will take care of you?"

As she spoke, she glanced at Wen Shuzhen beside the old man, a hint of hostility flashing in her eyes.

Wen Shuzhen was wearing a black cheongsam. In terms of age, she was only a few years older than Song Yulan.

"I don't need to interfere. Just mind your own business and don't bother me here unless it's absolutely necessary." The old man looked at Song Yulan, his tone clearly impatient.

After he finished speaking, he reached out and picked up Xiao Yunyao, then walked into the house.

Seeing that he always only held Xiao Yunyao, Wen Shuzhen was worried that Xiao Yunshu would feel uncomfortable, so she took Yunyao from his arms.

"Give Yunshu a hug too, otherwise she'll overthink things."

After her reminder, the old man squatted down and picked Yun Shu up from the ground.

Yun Shu, who was initially feeling down, was picked up by the old man, and her mood improved considerably.

Wenrou knew that Yunshu's personality was more like Huo Yanchuan's; she was steady, quiet, and wouldn't make demands even if she had any needs.

Sometimes, even seeing gentleness makes me feel sorry for you.

Yun Yao is much more outgoing. She will take the initiative to ask for whatever she wants and never compromises herself, which is somewhat like her.

Song Yulan originally wanted to go in as well, but seeing the old man's expression, she had no choice but to give up.

She knew this matter couldn't be rushed, and she had to think of other solutions.

However, she also saw Wen Shuzhen today and saw the relationship between her and the old man, which made her think a lot.

After all these years, the old man has had no one else by his side except for Aunt Wu.

Over the years, Wu Ma has taken care of him and is practically the lady of the house. Many people in the compound have also assumed that he and Wu Ma will get together, and all that's missing is a formal title.

Unexpectedly, because of Wen Shuzhen, Wu Ma was dismissed.

Song Yulan was also really uncomfortable. She treated Wu Ma as one of her own, but she couldn't accept Wen Shuzhen.

So when she got back, she told Wen Jianjun about it.

Upon hearing this, Wen Jianjun also found it unbelievable. His expression changed, and he said, "I will find a way to handle this. But getting into the Wen family won't be that easy."

In the evening, Wenrou put the children to bed early.

They were both tired from playing today, and fell asleep as soon as they hit the bed.

After gently coaxing them to sleep, she went to Jiang Yan's room.

The old man has arranged a school for him, and he'll be starting school tomorrow.

After Wenrou saw that he had finished packing, she said, "If you are bullied here in the future, just tell your great-grandfather. With him around, no one will dare to bully you."

Jiang Yan nodded. "Okay."

He realized today that he had actually met the old man in his previous life. In the news, he was a general on the battlefield, a hero of the people, who dedicated his life to the country.

However, at that time, it was news that the old man had already passed away. The army buried him in the martyrs' cemetery, and many people went to lay flowers for him.

I heard from the news that the old man had always been in poor health and passed away from illness.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yan said, "Aunt Xiaorou, is Great-Grandpa's health not good? Should we persuade him to get treatment?"

Hearing Jiang Yan's words, Wenrou was also taken aback. Then she remembered that the old man had indeed refused to go to the hospital and claimed that it was an old problem.