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Chapter 300 Political Review

Song Mingfu winked and said, "Hehe, Dad, I guessed it, that's why I was so ruthless. Yali and Auntie have suffered so much because of him."

In our family, who hasn't been implicated by him and ridiculed by others? Aside from my grandma who feels sorry for him, and my mom who doesn't care, everyone hates him. I've just been your unpaid henchman for once.

Song Wanli glanced at his youngest son a few times. Who said he was stupid? His mind was as clear as a mirror. He deliberately put on a stern face, "Ahem... Is this what you came for?"

"No, Dad, my brother and I have been thinking about this for a long time but we still can't figure it out. So we wanted to talk to you about it. Isn't he your brother? You should know something about him. Why did he suddenly come back, and why is he in such a sorry state?"

"Who knows? He won't say." Song Wanli really didn't want to worry about Song Wanxing's affairs. Now that he's back, he can still afford to feed him.

"No, Dad, how can you be so indifferent? He's your brother, why don't you care..." Song Mingfu said anxiously.

Upon hearing this, Song Wanli's anger flared up. He had been furious all day—Song Wanxing had never obeyed him since childhood and had always been one step ahead of him. "You brat, it's not your place to teach me! I'm the father!"

Song Mingxiang, who had been standing by as a bystander, saw the tension between the father and son and quickly spoke up: "Dad, Dad, don't be anxious. We're worried that Uncle has gotten into trouble outside, which will affect us, especially Mingfu."

Song Wanli was taken aback for a moment. "What do you mean? He has to take responsibility for the trouble he caused. You are his nephews, so it won't affect you."

Song Mingfu hurriedly explained, "Dad! You know I want to join the army as soon as I reach the age. If... if he commits any crime, it will affect my political background check."

"Oh? Is that so? This... I really didn't expect it." Song Mingfu wanted to join the army; he had known for a long time, and his whole family knew and supported him.

Master Gao also said that his physique and personality were very suitable for development in the army. At this point, Song Wanli also took it seriously, "Will the political review committee investigate him?" He couldn't let that happen; he'd spent half his life in his younger brother's shadow, and now it was going to affect his son too?

“Of course, Dad, I asked Master Gao. He said that to join the army or the police, you need proof of no criminal record for your immediate family members within three generations. My immediate family members within three generations include my grandparents, uncles and aunts, and so on. He is included in that list.” Song Mingfu was very concerned about his enlistment and had already found out the details.

"Is that so? They even need to investigate three generations?... I was thinking, given his personality, he shouldn't have committed any serious crime, right? At most, he just got dumped by that woman and can't make a living outside." Song Wanli thought for a moment, trying to comfort his son. "I'll ask him tomorrow. You two go to sleep first, don't overthink it."

"I hope so, Dad. You must remember to ask him tomorrow. If he's stubborn and won't tell, I'll beat him up again until he confesses." Song Mingfu clenched his fist.

"Alright, alright, just don't let your grandma know." After sending his two sons away, Song Wanli couldn't sleep even more. Sigh! What a mess this is!

Zhao Xiaojuan and her sons were also discussing, "Hmph, he must have been dumped by that woman. With his character, he can't do anything right, so he ran back here because he couldn't make a living." Song Yali and Song Wanli had the same analysis.

Song Mingli asked Zhao Xiaojuan, "Mom, what are you going to do? Don't be soft-hearted again."

"Yes, Mom, whatever your decision is, we've discussed it and we'll listen to you and stand by your side." Song Mingcheng looked at Zhao Xiaojuan; he wasn't familiar with that person.

“Children, thank you, but you all share the surname Song, and you are his children. That can’t be changed.” Zhao Xiaojuan was gratified that the children were on her side, but such is the way of the world.

"Mom, we're your children too! You raised us single-handedly! What is he? Third Brother really had a good beating today. I even wanted to hit him myself." Ya Li hugged Zhao Xiaojuan and acted coquettishly.

Zhao Xiaojuan asked worriedly, "Mingfu hit him? You didn't lay a hand on him, did you? It would be a heinous crime for you to lay a hand on him."

"No, we know, we won't do anything." Song Mingli tentatively asked, "Mom, is there... is there still a chance for you and him?"