Xia Enruo watched the taillights of the departing car, folded up the divorce report in her hand, and stuffed it into her bag.

It seems there's no hope of getting a divorce today. It's not that I don't want to, it's just that you're busy today. Let's put everything else aside and focus on making money.

She sat on the bus, thinking to herself

"Gu Shaoxuan didn't even offer to give me a ride. He just stuffed two pieces of paper into my hand and left in a hurry, leaving me to take the bus. What a typical straight man."

Yuan Qiang dragged Gu Shaoxuan all the way to the regimental headquarters. Lu Zhenhua and others were already waiting in the conference room. Gu Shaoxuan pushed the door open and saw Ding Haotian and several police officers sitting on both sides. He and Yuan Qiang sat down and looked at the solemn faces of the group, as if something big was about to happen.

"Alright, everyone's here. The reason I called you all here in such a hurry is because there's a major anti-drug operation in our city tonight, and we need the military to assist the police officers. Today, Director Dai Feng of the Public Security Bureau, along with the officers from the city's anti-drug squad, jointly planned and deployed tonight's operation."

Now, Director Dai Feng will explain the specifics of this operation.

Dai Feng, who looked to be in his forties, had a righteous expression on his face. He briefly described the current status of the case investigation.

It turns out that a group of drug traffickers in Yongning City had been colluding with foreign personnel in the Golden Triangle region of Southeast Asia to trade drugs. Recently, during an investigation, the police discovered that some foreign leaders had come to Yongning City to meet with local drug traffickers. Taking this opportunity, the police planned to dismantle the gang in one fell swoop.

However, the undercover agents reported that the drug trafficking gang possessed a large number of firearms and ammunition, and that taking any rash action might be dangerous. Therefore, they requested assistance from Gu Shaoxuan's unit.

Drug enforcement operations are no ordinary matter; they are extremely dangerous. A slight mistake could cost the lives of the officers and even endanger their families, who could face retaliation from drug traffickers. However, as soldiers of the People's Liberation Army, they must step forward in critical moments. Gu Shaoxuan was the first to express his willingness to lead his troops to the front lines to provide support.

When Ding Haotian and the others saw that Gu Shaoxuan had volunteered, they immediately offered to go along as well.

Commander Lu was very pleased to see the commendable courage of his men and ultimately decided that Gu Shaoxuan and two deputy chiefs of staff would lead the soldiers of the First Battalion to participate in tonight's operation, while Yuan Qiang would be responsible for logistics and equipment support.

Yuan Qiang pulled Gu Shaoxuan along in the police car, preparing to go to the Municipal Public Security Bureau to discuss tonight's operation plan.

"Old Gu, I saw you and your wife going out together today. How come your relationship is getting warmer?"

Yuan Qiang watched the two of them go in and out together; it was the first time he'd ever seen it, and it was quite a novel experience.

"We're getting a divorce!"

Gu Shaoxuan replied calmly.

"Oh. You're serious! Your sister-in-law did do some things wrong before, but haven't you noticed that she's become better than before? Especially at the celebration banquet, she really impressed everyone, and she speaks much more gently now."

"She's changed for the better, but she changed for the sake of others. What does that have to do with me?"

Gu Shaoxuan spoke coldly.

"By the way, did you talk to your sister-in-law about the job? If you have a job, she will definitely be happy, and it will also help you two repair your relationship."

"I told them, but they weren't willing to go."

"What? You don't even want to work at the sugar factory? What about the performing arts troupe?"

"Same here, she said she wants to learn to cook and prepare to start her own business."

Yuan Qiang couldn't understand Xia Enruo's idea at all. She really didn't know what was good for her. Why would she give up a good job and insist on doing those unpopular professions? Was she out of her mind?

"Being a self-employed person offers the least career advancement and low social status. It's nothing compared to having a stable job in a factory. My sister-in-law is too young and doesn't know how dangerous society can be."

"Alright, let's not talk about her anymore. After we get divorced, she won't be your sister-in-law anymore. She can do whatever she wants, and I have no right to interfere."

Yuan Qiang shook his head, not knowing what else to say. It seems that fate is a truly wondrous thing.

"By the way, Yuan Qiang, you're not getting any younger, haven't your uncles been urging you to get married soon?"

After Gu Shaoxuan talked about so many family matters, he suddenly became interested in Yuan Qiang's personal life. Logically speaking, he was handsome, had a good job, and came from a good family. There were plenty of girls who wanted to marry him, but all these years, he had never been able to find a wife.

"Who said I didn't urge them? But I really didn't find anyone I liked."

"You've got pretty high standards, kid. I think you're just spoiled for choice."

Gu Shaoxuan knew that many people in the military had introduced potential partners to Yuan Qiang.

"You know what, they did introduce quite a few, but I didn't like any of them. Since we didn't click, I couldn't just talk to them and waste their time. I still have to have principles."

...

Xia Enruo was busy cooking in the kitchen, but her right eye kept twitching all day, making her feel uneasy.

"They say a twitching left eye means good fortune, while a twitching right eye means bad luck. I'm going to earn 50 yuan today, so it should be my left eye that's twitching."

Having been in business for a long time in her previous life, Xia Enruo became increasingly superstitious about metaphysics. In the end, she consulted a master to calculate the location of her shop and the relocation of her new home before making a decision.

Today, she was extra careful while cooking, afraid of cutting her hand or getting oil splattered on her face. Fortunately, everything went smoothly. Her lamb spine hot pot and tomato-sauce oat noodles amazed everyone, making Wu Meixia's comrades proud. When they left, they even gave her an extra 10 yuan and half a birthday cake.

Xia Enruo was overjoyed today, watching her wallet gradually bulge, she couldn't be happier.

Back home, she unpacked her luggage again. She had thought she would be moving that afternoon, but now that Gu Shaoxuan was busy with a mission, it seemed the divorce wouldn't be finished anytime soon.

She took out a cake, but since she couldn't finish it all herself, she simply cut it in half and delivered it to Ge Qiuqin's house. Their family had many children and lived a frugal life, so they rarely ate cake.

Ge Qiuqin opened the door, her eyes red and swollen. When she saw Xia Enruo bring the cake, she was so moved that she shed a few tears.

"Sister-in-law Qiuqin, what's wrong?"

Xia Enruo was also somewhat surprised. Ge Qiuqin wiped away her tears; it was the first time she had ever seen her like this.

She followed Ge Qiuqin into the house, distributed the cake to the children, and sent them to the inner room to eat. Then she took a towel, soaked it in warm water in a basin, wrung it out, and handed it to Ge Qiuqin.

"Sister-in-law, wipe your face. Your face is all messed up from crying, and your eyes are swollen. What happened? Tell me."

Ge Qiuqin grew angrier the more she thought about it!

“It’s all because of my husband. He suddenly started scolding me today, criticizing me for not having a job and relying on him to support me. He said I don’t comb my hair or wash my face every day, that I’m embarrassing him when I go out, and that I, a country girl, don’t know anything about fashion even after coming to the city, and that I’m still a country bumpkin.”

Xia Enruo got angry as soon as she heard this. Although she hadn't spent much time with Ge Qiuqin before, as a neighbor, she knew that raising four children was not easy. Every day, she was busy with housework to take care of the children from day to night. Where would she have the leisure to dress up, let alone look for a job?