[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte":3,"chapter-reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-chapter-474":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Reborn as a 1960s Mother: I’ll Shield My Forgotten Children!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2328169,4552,"Chapter 474: Loudly Filing a Complaint","reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-chapter-474",474,"\u003Cp>Everyone hurried Jiang Rong to the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doctor rushed to save him, but ultimately failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Rong, whose head had been crushed into a dent, lay on the hospital bed, covered in a white sheet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang’s family arrived upon hearing the news and, seeing Jiang Rong dead, refused to believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could this happen? He was fine this morning—Jiang Rong, how could you leave us so soon? What are we supposed to do now?” Jiang Rong’s grandmother wept uncontrollably, her body shaking with grief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night, she had still told her husband to let Jiang Rong stay in some remote backwater for two years, until the Gu family’s anger cooled, then find a way to bring him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Rong’s young cousin’s eyes also turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though her cousin was foolish, he had always been kind to her as a sister; her sorrow was natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had heard about Jiang Rong’s harassment of Gu Zhiyao. She had even advised him to stop, but he told her not to interfere, that he knew what he was doing. But… was this what he meant by “knowing”? He hadn’t expected to lose his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having her second child, Jiang’s wife had abandoned Jiang Rong—yet she had only stopped planning his future, never imagined he’d be killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her son’s corpse, she couldn’t believe it; she pulled back the sheet and slapped his face hard, twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you throwing a tantrum? How old are you? Don’t play such jokes! Jiang Rong, get up! I’ll beg the Gu family for you—I’ll go to their door, kneel down and plead with them—get up, Jiang Rong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others pulled her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Let Jiang Rong rest in peace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sobs filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neighbors wore expressions of sympathy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, to bury a child before oneself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Jiang family calmed down, they mentioned the argument between Lu Baozhen and Jiang Rong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang’s wife’s eyes blazed with hatred as she demanded, “Are you saying Lu Baozhen killed my son?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighbors quickly shook their heads. “We didn’t say that. We only heard shouting, then a loud thud, and afterward someone saw Lu Baozhen leave—oh, yes, she had blood on her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It wasn’t that vile woman who killed my son! My son wouldn’t die like this! Lu Baozhen, you bitch—I won’t let you off!” Jiang’s wife wept bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning Jiang Rong had been murdered, the Jiang family immediately reported it to the police.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Baozhen had nowhere to run and was quickly caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the killer had been captured, the Jiang family dropped everything and stormed straight to the police station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu Baozhen!” Jiang’s wife rushed forward, swung her arm wide, and slapped Lu Baozhen across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How heartless you are! What did my son ever do to you that you had to kill him? I’ll beat you to death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two seconds after her words ended, two more slaps rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The police quickly restrained her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The victim’s family, please remain calm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang’s wife struggled, her eyes bloodshot. “It’s my son who died—the son I carried for ten months. How can you ask me to be calm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This murderer—I’d be justified cutting her to pieces.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The police rebuked her. “If you kill her, you’ll go to prison too. Don’t do something you’ll regret.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang’s wife calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared furiously at Lu Baozhen’s slightly swollen face. “Lu Baozhen is a murderer. The Jiang family will never sign a pardon. I will watch her die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Baozhen, seeing the hatred in her mother-in-law’s face, felt a chill creep over her heart—she thought of execution, and turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her legs gave out, and she collapsed to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crawled forward on her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, Mom…” Lu Baozhen had never called her mother-in-law so affectionately before. She pressed her face to the ground, desperately grabbing Jiang’s wife’s pant leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, I didn’t mean to kill him—I didn’t want to kill anyone! Forgive me! I’ll serve you as your slave—I beg you, I don’t want to die, I don’t want to die!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her instinct for survival gave her astonishing strength—the police couldn’t hold her, and even lost their hats in the struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang’s wife wanted Lu Baozhen dead; she yanked her leg away and kicked hard at Lu’s shoulder, sending her flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was afraid she’d attack me—I was defending myself,” she said coldly to the police.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The police: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You think I believe you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the authorities, the Jiang family couldn’t be too brazen; after confirming Lu Baozhen was truly arrested, they demanded a swift and harsh verdict, then left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The police exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re telling us how to do our job!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gu family soon learned of Jiang Rong’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai summoned Gu Zhihang to his study, his dark eyes like frozen deep pools fixed on him. “You didn’t do it, did you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang sat across from his father, legs crossed casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What if I did?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai’s voice turned cool. “Hand him over to the courts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So cold-hearted,” Gu Zhihang clutched his chest, feigning hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The law is the law,” Gu Chenghuai said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang smiled, his expression earnest. “It wasn’t me. I’m not that idle. I wouldn’t ruin my own life for a worthless trash.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai saw he wasn’t lying, and his expression relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. You have restraint.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang said, “Our family’s standing—I’d never break the law. At most, I just…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at his father’s face, afraid of being scolded, and didn’t finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai raised his eyes. “What did you do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I tell you, you can’t get angry,” Gu Zhihang negotiated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No nonsense,” Gu Chenghuai said, his voice quiet but leaving no room for defiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just… got Jiang Rong fired, sent him off to some backwater hole to eat dirt,” Gu Zhihang confessed honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang stuck out his neck. “What did he do? Harassing Yaobao, ruining my sister’s reputation? I didn’t even break his legs—that’s being lenient.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His stubborn expression reminded Gu Chenghuai of old memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was young, Erzai had always been like this—full of himself, mouth always running, spouting nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not scolding you. Why so sensitive?” Gu Chenghuai said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You stood up for your sister—you didn’t do wrong. As long as you hold to your principles and act with restraint, whatever you do, your mother and I won’t interfere.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I knew my dad was the most open-minded!” Gu Zhihang grinned, bright and bold, like a spirited young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the living room, Lin Zhao received a call from Jin Saozi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Mei, I’ve got something to tell you—it’s about you…” Jin Lixin’s mother couldn’t wait to tease; her voice was urgent, as if something monumental had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao frowned slightly. “What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Suddenly, a lot of bad rumors about you have surfaced—it seems Jiang’s wife started them, saying Zhihang…” Jin Saozi hesitated, but her desire to warn Lin Zhao won out. “She says Zhihang killed Jiang Rong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao’s face turned icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jin Saozi continued, “I know Zhihang wouldn’t break the law, but the rumors are everywhere—even dragging the Gu Commander into it. I thought you should know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand. Thank you, Jin Saozi. When you come to the capital, I’ll treat you to dinner,” Lin Zhao replied, her tone calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least Jin Saozi detected no anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great! I’ve been wanting to visit the capital.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chatted a few more minutes before hanging up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout, Lin Zhao showed no sign of anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai and his son exited the study one after the other; both immediately noticed her expression was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong? You seemed fine a moment ago,” Gu Chenghuai took his wife’s hand, his expression concerned. He thought of something, his gaze softening. “Because I called Zhihang into the study, you feel left out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His deep voice was tender enough to drip. “If that’s it, I apologize. I’ll ask you next time, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not that. I just got a call from Jin Saozi,” Lin Zhao didn’t hide her displeasure. “The Jiang family is spreading lies about our second son—and trying to drag you into it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang’s gaze sharpened. “What lies about me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What else? That you killed Jiang Rong,” Lin Zhao said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Gu Zhihang was stunned and furious, his eyes turning glacial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!” He stormed toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come back,” Gu Chenghuai called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad,” Gu Zhihang turned back, face full of reluctance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stay home. I’ll handle this. Are you calm enough to deal with this rationally right now?” Gu Chenghuai said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang truly couldn’t calm down. The Jiang family attacking him was one thing—but they had no right to reach for his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting his father’s unyielding gaze, his shoulders slumped. “Dad, I’m sorry—I dragged you into this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nonsense,” Gu Chenghuai said. “Are you stupid? This is clearly the Jiang family losing their minds. What does it have to do with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for himself, the Jiang family knew they couldn’t topple him—they only wanted to annoy him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a low, filthy tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dad, what are you going to do about it?” Gu Zhihang asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Use their own method against them.” Gu Chenghuai wouldn’t go too far because Jiang Rong’s father was an old comrade, but revenge was necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, Lin Zhao and Zhihang’s anger would have no outlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm?” Gu Zhihang frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Jiang family claims our accusations are baseless, while their version has solid grounds. Just watch—soon no one will speak of our family anymore,” Gu Chenghuai said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the first step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a second step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spreading rumors and slandering active military personnel is a crime—no matter who said it, they must pay the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Zhao knew this treatment was already mild; her husband was military, so they couldn’t go too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She told Gu Zhihang, “Zhihang, don’t get involved—leave this to your father.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, you’re afraid I’ll mess things up and hurt Dad,” Gu Zhihang said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know it well—I’m afraid you’ll act recklessly and make things worse, so your father and I end up visiting you behind prison bars,” Lin Zhao teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was joking; her children were all upright and would never break the law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, you’re underestimating me—I have self-control,” Gu Zhihang said pouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not underestimating you—your father handles this more easily,” Lin Zhao smiled reassuringly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Chenghuai remained calm, radiating confidence and poise, as if nothing could shake him—deeply reassuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura affected Lin Zhao; the stone in her chest seemed lifted, her body feeling lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Dad, Mom, I’m tired—I’m going to lie down in my room. Wake me when it’s time to eat,” Gu Zhihang reminded them, afraid they’d leave him behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it, go on,” Lin Zhao waved him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang returned to his room, closed the door, and locked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flopped onto the soft bed, pulled out his phone, and tapped the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bro, I got bullied!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiyu’s lips twitched faintly; he rubbed his temples. “Who could bully you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He meant: you don’t bully others—that’s already a miracle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t believe me? I really was bullied—Mom just comforted me, and Dad’s going to get revenge for me,” Gu Zhihang grumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiyu sensed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grew serious. “Who bullied you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Jiang family!!” Gu Zhihang shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm?” Gu Zhiyu made a questioning sound, his voice tinged with amusement. “If I remember right, you said you wanted to teach Jiang Rong a lesson—how did it become the Jiang family bullying you? Didn’t you bully Jiang Rong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Gu Zhiyu say “Jiang Rong,” Ning Xiao’s eyes turned icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone whose spouse was targeted wouldn’t be happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiao quietly leaned in to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other end, Gu Zhihang fumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Rong was accidentally killed by Lu Baozhen—the Jiang family blames me, spreads lies about me, and drags Dad into it, implying I used his power to persecute their son…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big brother, I’m innocent! I never did anything—I just got Jiang Rong fired and sent him to the frontier. And I didn’t frame him—I used solid, verifiable evidence. How am I the one hurting someone? Brother, isn’t this bullying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.” Gu Zhiyu agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang’s mood improved; he whispered another complaint to his brother. “Bro, I want to handle this myself, but Mom and Dad won’t let me. I know they’re afraid I’ll complicate things—but I wouldn’t! I’m reliable, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiyu glanced at Ning Xiao, who was eavesdropping, his expression unchanged. “Your parents aren’t afraid you’ll complicate things—they’re worried for you and want to avenge you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always knew how to comfort his younger brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang was placated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I figured as much. Then I’ll leave it alone—lying here waiting for good news.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiyu didn’t want his brother involved—this was best handled by their father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After venting and being comforted, Gu Zhihang was in high spirits. “Bro, are you off today? How come you’re even using your phone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just got the phone a moment ago,” Gu Zhiyu smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’m lucky,” Gu Zhihang beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Gu Zhiyu could carry a phone, their communication increased, and their already strong bond grew even closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhihang always turned to his brother for everything—called when he could, messaged when he couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reputation as a “brother addict” was well-deserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Gu Zhihang reluctantly ended the call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Zhiyu charged his phone and lay down to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Xiao watched him. “Need help?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall, handsome young man on the bed waved him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to use a sledgehammer to kill a chicken,” Gu Zhiyu said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their father wasn’t someone to be trifled with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, he hadn’t shown his edge, making people think the tiger had lost its teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now was the perfect time to flex his muscles—so no one else would try to grab attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Rong—such a pity, so young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still remembered their first meeting: Jiang Rong dressed quietly, skin pale and clean, speaking with polite grace, like a young gentleman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad his mind was flawed—he clung to Lu Baozhen, that evil thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His current fate? No surprise—it’s karmic retribution.\u003C\u002Fp>",2369,"2026-06-20T18:59:18.822Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","42e023a4f07db1dad2a2ae67275174b9ce19b1cad848603e3bc1b53aa143d3ee","reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-chapter-475","reborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-chapter-473",480,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-as-a-1960s-mother-i-ll-shield-my-forgotte-cover.jpg"]