Chapter 10: Strategy for Self-Preservation

“Since this is such a major matter, I naturally cannot interfere, but—” Su Junyu’s voice paused, and then he pointed at Mu Yu, who was crouching on the ground, “She is my wife, authorized by the higher-ups. I am taking her away.”

Having said that, he took out the marriage report and the permit for Mu Yu's household registration transfer and handed them to the leader.

Hearing this, Mu Yu understood that this likely involved that man from the Su family, the one she had entered into a flash marriage with.

It was an indescribable feeling in her heart.

In the ten years of the apocalypse, no one had ever stepped forward to protect her; because she was weak, she was always the one being bullied.

She had managed to survive thanks to herself; otherwise, she would likely have been a character who died at the very start.

However, in those ten years, she hadn't lived long either.

Now, being defended by this man coming against the light, a different kind of feeling emerged in her heart. How should she put it?

There was joy, there was excitement, but more than anything, it was a strange emotion.

How could that man dare to accept? After a quick glance, the large words "Marriage Report" caught his eye.

He never would have thought that this young lady from the Mu family would have such good luck.

“Officer, this one can be taken away, but the rest of the Mu family cannot. You know our duties, please do not make things difficult for us.” Taking one girl away was not a major issue.

Just as Su Junyu was about to say something more, he saw Grandpa Mu shaking his head there, and he understood.

“Fine.”

But Mu Yu could only take one person.

As soon as she was released, she immediately walked to Grandma Mu. “Grandma, didn't you say you wanted to sever ties with him? How can someone who disregards his country and people like this be worthy of you?”

Grandma Mu's body could not endure such hardship.

She could only take one person if that was all she could do.

Just as Grandma Mu was about to shake her head, she was stopped by her own "Old Prince."

The old lady was in tears.

“I never expected it, I never expected it... I spent my whole life on the battlefield, only to end up with my wife and children scattered. Go, all of you go! My Mu family has no room for people like you!”

Fearing that the old woman would say something more, Grandpa Mu immediately barked out a harsh reprimand.

“Hmph, as if we want to stay with you! We are wholeheartedly devoted to the country and the Party, so naturally, we cannot stay with a bad person like you. Grandma, let's go!”

Mu Yu spoke these words with great emotion.

Anyone who didn't know would think she was incredibly angry, but she was only pretending.

Her heart ached more than anyone's.

Mu Jie was also a smart boy.

Seeing his sister and grandmother like this, he knew his sister wanted to protect Grandma.

Grandma was old; she couldn't suffer any more.

“Go away! You aren't my sister, I don't have a sister like you!” Mu Jie struggled there, shouting at Mu Yu in anger.

Seeing the situation develop this way, the leader was momentarily at a loss for words.

Instead, Zhang Gouzi could no longer stand it. “Stop talking nonsense! Everyone saw how well the Mu family treated this girl. Hmph, your behavior is just an attempt to shield her, you—”

Before he could finish his sentence, Su Junyu took a large stride toward Zhang Gouzi and kicked out, “It is not your place to lecture my wife. What has the Mu family to do with my wife? If you have any objections, I welcome you to come and offer your guidance at the Special Brigade.”

As soon as these words were spoken, how could Zhang Gouzi not understand? Mu Yu had climbed onto a high branch.

“No, I wouldn't dare.” He could only back down; that place was not somewhere he could act recklessly.

He feared he might go there with his life but never return.

“Then shut your foul mouth for me.” Su Junyu walked to Mu Yu's side and gave her a strange look. “I will go to the newspaper in a moment to publish a notice, severing Grandma's relationship with the Mu family.”

Mu Yu nodded. “Okay.”

Su Junyu turned around and walked toward the leader. “Can I take the person away now?”

How could that man dare to say no? “Ye—yes, you can.”

As long as he held someone from the Mu family in his hands, he wasn't afraid they wouldn't confess. *Babies, here I come.*

Grandma Mu kept weeping, but her feet wouldn't move an inch. In the end, it was Mu Yu who had to forcefully pull her away to leave the Mu house.

She knew that once they left, Grandpa and Xiao Jie would surely suffer.

But she could do nothing now; she could help with nothing.

After getting into the car Su Junyu had driven, Mu Yu broke down into heavy sobs, and Grandma Mu fainted directly.

When she and Grandma Mu left, the neighbors nearby had plenty to gossip about behind their backs.

She didn't care about those things; she cared about Grandpa and Xiao Jie.

“Grandma!” Mu Yu wiped the tears from her face haphazardly, hugging her grandmother and crying out in fear.

Su Junyu's brow furrowed deeply. “To the hospital.”

The driver did not dare to waste words and drove straight to the hospital.

After being examined by the doctor, Grandma Mu was immediately arranged into a ward.

After the doctor left, only three people remained in the ward: Mu Yu, Su Junyu, and the unconscious Grandma Mu on the hospital bed.

“There isn't much time. Come with me to get the certificates, and then transfer the household registration.” Since the matter had to be done, it had to be done without any flaws.

Mu Yu looked up at him. “Will Grandpa and Xiao Jie be alright?” Her voice was hoarse and choked with sobs.

Su Junyu had no intention of deceiving her. “They will be. Whether they live or die, no one knows.”

He could not control or help with those matters.

The only thing he could do was take her away.

Mu Yu understood and lowered her head. “I'll get ready and go with you.” She knew that for now, she could only listen to him and go process the documents.

Then, she would settle Grandma down first, and then find a way to rescue Grandpa and Xiao Jie.

Although severing ties with the Mu family sounded bad for her reputation, saving one person was better than nothing.

Having seen Feng Yuanshan again today, she suspected that Grandpa would not be easy to save, but she could try to find a way for Xiao Jie.

She didn't believe that the female lead could live a prosperous life using the Mu family's assets while she wouldn't be able to save a single Xiao Jie.

Grandpa was hard to save because he was one of the main instigators of this matter.

To save Grandpa, one would have to overturn those charges, but once charges were set, they weren't something just anyone could shake, unless... until that year arrived.

She was no history idiot; she knew about this modern history.

After all, this period was only about five hundred years apart from her own era, so her memory of history was naturally clear.

Su Junyu did not rush her. After she had finished organizing herself, he also told her with concern that someone would be watching over Grandma.

He told her to be at ease.

Because they had documents from the higher-ups, the two of them quickly obtained their marriage certificate. Naturally, her household registration and Grandma's household registration were also transferred out of the Mu family, and the two were together.

Su Junyu looked at the paper in his hand with a helpless expression. “Next, do you want to leave with me or stay in the city?” The place where he lived was, of course, not here.

Mu Yu could not set her mind at ease regarding Grandpa and Mu Jie, so she asked softly, “Can I stay here for a few more days?”

She understood that she had to go with him, but not right now.

“You want to save Grandpa Mu?” His brow furrowed slightly. “That isn't realistic. It would be better to wait for news and see where Grandpa Mu is sent, then take care of him then.” Things were currently too heated; going against them now would just be looking for trouble.

“It's not Grandpa, I want to bring Xiao Jie out.” She shook her head; she naturally knew that Grandpa could not be saved.

But she felt she could make things work for Xiao Jie.

(End of Chapter)