Reborn in the 80s: The Smart Wife with a Secret Space Chapter 1145: Are You Really Going to Be This Heartless?

Right after Xinyan departed, Professor Bai made his way to the nearby research office.

The moment he stepped inside, the professors there all turned their eyes to him, asking together, "How did it go?"

Professor Bai beamed with joy, "It’s done."

Delight filled the professors upon hearing this. They had fretted that the young woman might not consent easily, especially since she had declared early on her reluctance to enter the medical field.

One professor proposed, "It’s nearly time to clock out, and with everyone in good spirits, why not head out for drinks to celebrate?"

Agreement rang out from all around.

Professor Bai let out a sigh, "Never before in my life have I schemed like this to convince a student, pleading with her to pursue it."

He then broke into hearty laughter.

The professor who suggested drinks added, "She’s exceptionally talented and worthy of it. Even if we fail to sway her down the line, I’m certain she won’t ignore difficult cases she faces, and that will suffice."

On the following day, Xinyan secured her position in the delegation visit as arranged.

Once final exams wrapped up, she carved out time to shoot wedding anniversary photos alongside He Jinxuan, before launching into a grueling two-week training program.

*

In the Gu family home, Han Jingchen and Gu Wanqing had set aside the day to drop their son off and then visit the department store to reserve dowry appliances.

However, before they could set out, word arrived of Liang Yifang approaching with several children in tow.

Mr. Gu’s expression darkened, yet he had foreseen this, "Let them in."

Han Jingchen and Gu Wanqing wouldn’t dream of leaving Mr. Gu to deal with them by himself.

Gu Wanqing placed her son into her mother Tao Shuqing’s embrace, "Mom, take Junjun to play in the backyard; Jingchen and I will remain with Dad to manage this."

Tao Shuqing lifted her young grandson and gave a soft nod to her daughter.

With no other choices left, Liang Yifang hauled her children along, banking on Mr. Gu pardoning Gu Hongrui due to their shared history overseas.

Upon entering, she gazed at Mr. Gu in the seat of honor, "Uncle, I’ve shown up today with thick skin, brimming with embarrassment."

Her eyes reddened after these words, and with no reply from Mr. Gu, she went on, "I know Hongrui has wronged you and Wanqing, but he remains part of the Gu family nonetheless. Please show mercy for the few of us.

Boyuan and Boyan are reaching marriageable age; if he truly lands in prison, how shall we survive?

Uncle, forgive him just this once, for the sake of those breezes from our past days abroad."

Once done, she beckoned to her children trailing behind, "All of you, come forward and beg for your father."

Awkwardness colored the faces of the two sons; their mother had dragged them here.

They fully grasped the severity of their father’s misdeeds, yet couldn’t voice condemnation, having profited from the dirty funds themselves. Ever since the scandal broke, deep shame had gripped them.

Han Jingchen moved to respond, but Gu Wanqing held him back.

She cleared her throat, "Sister-in-law, no amount of pleading can fix this. It’s not some wrong turn or slip-up; it’s outright breaking the law."

At this firm denial of leniency for her husband, Liang Yifang’s features twisted, "We’re Gu family relatives and have shared a home for years. Will you truly act so heartlessly?"

Just then, Gu Yingying, tears streaming, joined in, "My big brother’s old flame left him because of Dad’s messes. If Dad gets convicted for real, what becomes of us?"

Han Jingchen endured no more and declared sharply, "Gu Hongrui clearly violated the law, but here you are emotionally pressuring my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and wife, endlessly leaning on old bonds.

To my knowledge, it’s always been my father-in-law’s side supporting you; isn’t it time to cease?"

Liang Yifang and her children flushed crimson with humiliation at these words.

Gu Boyuan then came forward, "Granduncle, aunt, my apologies. Father was wrong, and so was this visit to beg. I’ll escort them out right now."

Liang Yifang never imagined her oldest son uttering this, "Gu Boyuan, do you grasp your words?

You ungrateful child."