"But we can't just stand by and watch them break up like this."

Xia Enruo really couldn't bear it.

Yuan Qiang and Mao Xiangling have helped me and Gu Shaoxuan so much along the way.

But now, seeing them suffering from the pain of love, and feeling helpless, makes me feel sad too.

Yuan Qiang is unaware that Mao Xiangling has passed away; if he did find out, he would likely be even more devastated.

"Then what do you suggest we do? We can't just go and persuade Mao Xiangling's mother, can we?"

As you know, Wang Yaqin now believes that Yuan Qiang, like his father, is a heartless and ungrateful person.

I'm afraid there's more resentment in their hearts than anything else; this is a knot we can't untie.

Given the current situation, her mindset is unlikely to change in this lifetime; she should just accept her fate.

Ge Qiuqin sighed; she really had no other choice.

I thought about it for a while but couldn't come up with anything.

In the past, when couples in military dependents' compounds quarreled, a little persuasion would usually resolve the issue.

Now, however, it involves the grudges and grievances of the previous generation.

Moreover, Wang Yaqin is so assertive that she has no say in anything.

It was like a huge rock, pressing down on Mao Xiangling and Yuan Qiang, making it impossible for them to turn over.

Xia Enruo got up and paced back and forth in the office, like an ant on a hot pan.

Ge Qiuqin sat in the chair watching her walk back and forth, feeling dizzy.

"Xia, I know you're upset, but we can't solve this right now."

It's not that I don't want to find a solution, it's that I'm truly powerless to do anything about it.

This situation either ends with them going their separate ways, or they secretly conceive and pledge their lives to each other, but in the end, it will definitely cause chaos for both families.

Ge Qiuqin's head ached at the thought of such an outcome.

She was thoroughly fed up with the constant noise and commotion at home every day.

Before, I was constantly bullied by Zhang Xin and his gang at home; my life was like hell on earth.

Not a single day was pleasant or happy; I could only endure it for the sake of my child. The feeling was indescribable.

The thought of Mao Xiangling having to live such a chaotic life made her wish that the relationship would end.

"Sister Qiuqin, I'm just not willing to give up. This matter can't be kept secret forever, so let's just tell Yuan Qiang."

Xia Enruo spoke a few more words about work with Ge Qiuqin, then drove to the regimental headquarters and found Gu Shaoxuan.

Upon hearing this news, Gu Shaoxuan scratched his head, unsure of what to do.

"Honey, what you're saying is really troubling me. I don't know what to do either."

I had spent a long time trying to persuade him, and he was finally feeling a bit better. He was even thinking of secretly meeting up with Mao Xiangling so the two of them could have a good heart-to-heart talk.

Mao Xiangling has now returned to Beijing, and her abrupt departure without saying goodbye is undoubtedly adding insult to injury.

Gu Shaoxuan sat in his office, just drinking tea. He didn't know how to bring it up with his brother.

In the past, when Enruo and I had conflicts, Yuan Qiang would always try to mediate and make peace. Now that the tables have turned, I can't think of any solutions.

Xia Enruo watched as Gu Shaoxuan stared blankly at the door without saying a word.

She walked over and sat on the armrest of the chair, put her arms around his neck, and said:

"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything? I came here specifically to discuss this with you, and you just stay silent after listening."

Gu Shaoxuan grabbed Xia Enruo's hand, put his arm around her waist, and replied helplessly:

"Honey, I'm at my wit's end. Let's just take it one step at a time."

I'll talk to Yuan Qiang and see what he wants to do.

We'll do everything we can to help him with whatever he needs.

My brother has had a really tough life.

"Since you've said that, I'll wait for your news."

But you need to tell him quickly; this matter can't be delayed, the longer it drags on, the bigger the conflict will become.

Gu Shaoxuan nodded.

"By the way, how are Mingyan and Brother Ding doing?"

I heard from Sister Qiuqin that the two of them are getting along well?

Xia Enruo thought the current topic was rather dull, so she decided to switch to something more cheerful.

Right now, only their two affairs can pique people's curiosity.

"This old Ding is like a block of wood. In my opinion, even with both of them, it's still not going to work."

"How so?"

Xia Enruo grabbed Gu Shaoxuan's ear and continued to ask.

"Old Ding always avoids Mingyan. When the young lady invites him out to dinner, he always declines."

Each time, after exchanging clothes, the two would go their separate ways.

Do you think it will work out if things continue like this?

Do you think he doesn't like Zhao Mingyan?

Logically speaking, Zhao Mingyan is very beautiful.

"That's probably impossible. None of the women he went on blind dates with before were as pretty as Mingyan."

I think he was scared, afraid that all his enthusiasm would come to nothing in the end.

He ended up being a laughingstock.

"Didn't you tell Brother Ding that Mingyan likes him?"

Gu Shaoxuan shook his head.

"He didn't say. Shouldn't you figure this out for yourself?"

Besides, dating is something that requires two people to get to know each other and gradually become compatible.

When outsiders comment, it always feels like the situation has taken a different turn; meeting each other every day feels purposeful, which can actually create resentment.

Xia Enruo angrily twisted Gu Shaoxuan's ear.

"How did you become such a matchmaker? Now you seem to have quite a bit of experience in dating."

It would be great if Brother Ding had that awareness, but the problem is he doesn't. How can he gradually come to understand?

Gu Shaoxuan's ears hurt. If someone else had done that, he would have definitely done a backflip and knocked them down.

But when his own wife made advances towards him, he could only indulge and tolerate it.

He held his tongue and looked up at Xia Enruo.

"Wife, it hurts!"

Xia Enruo let go of his hand, hugged his head, and bit his lip.

A little bit of the bright red lipstick rubbed off, leaving a red patch on Gu Shaoxuan's lips.

"You have to endure the pain. Otherwise, I'll make sure you don't perform your duties properly."

She had barely finished speaking when there was a loud knocking on the door.

Xia Enruo immediately got off Gu Shaoxuan and sat on the sofa.

"Come in!"

Gu Shaoxuan shouted.

A young soldier came in carrying documents, saluted, and said:

"Report! Chief of Staff, a training document has just come down from above and needs to be reviewed and approved."

Gu Shaoxuan took it.

The young soldier couldn't help but smile when he saw the red mark on the chief of staff's lips.

However, they dared not make a sound and could only endure it.

"Sister-in-law, you're here!"

"Yes, you've worked hard, young man!"

After saying goodbye, the young soldier closed the door as he left.

After he left, Gu Shaoxuan said to Xia Enruo:

What is he laughing at?

Xia Enruo pointed to her lips to signal him.

Gu Shaoxuan touched his lips.

"It's nothing, is it?"

"Go look at yourself in the mirror next to the basin."

Gu Shaoxuan got up and went over, and hurriedly grabbed a towel to wipe himself.

Although his wife's sweet kiss was certainly unforgettable.

But this is in the regimental headquarters office, and I am, after all, a leader of the regimental headquarters.

If the soldiers below saw this, what kind of behavior would that be?

But that kid must have seen it, otherwise he wouldn't have laughed.