It felt as if I could still feel the touch of Chen Hong's hand; her hand was soft, smooth, and warm.

Yet its bones were hard and strong, giving it a firm grip. It was the hand he imagined to be that of someone who had done a lot of work and could control their own destiny.

Chen Hong is straightforward, kind, and particularly witty and independent, completely different from his ex-wife, who was a clingy and dependent woman.

For the past six months, he has frequently dreamed of Chen Hong. Although their time together was relatively short, he couldn't forget her and couldn't let go of her. Zhou Yi firmly believed that this was his destined love.

Such a strong and independent woman is the kind of woman who should be a soldier's wife. Zhou Yi believes that Chen Hong will definitely become a qualified military wife.

Thinking back on his first marriage, Zhou Yi felt it was somewhat absurd. What first love, what passionate love—it was nothing more than the stirrings of adolescence, an excess of hormones.

After the mundane routines of life, and under the tests of money, power, and empty fame, the beautiful shell has been completely transformed and is no longer recognizable.

Only when I was a young lad did I believe in the idea that love never changes, but it was nothing more than starting with looks and failing because of reality!

For him, Chen Hong's love began with attraction and would last until old age. He felt at peace with her and warmth in her company. Being near her brought Zhou Yi immense peace, tranquility, warmth, and harmony.

He also longed for the life of an ordinary person, with his wife and children during holidays, watching TV together, chatting, and doing housework. This was the life he most regretted never having experienced when facing mortal danger.

Every time he went home, he felt superfluous. With his older brother, sister-in-law, and nephew doting on his parents, the atmosphere at home was harmonious and joyful.

But when I'm on vacation at home, my whole family is very careful, afraid of disturbing my rest.

Even my fifteen-year-old nephew, who used to love me so much when we were little, now seems conflicted when we're together. He wants to be close to me, but I also feel a sense of estrangement.

Zhou Yi felt that it was no longer his home; he felt like a relative or guest when he went back!

But the people around Chen Hong were different; they didn't treat him specially. They didn't make him feel like he was detached from them.

Especially Yu Yang, he wasn't afraid of him at all, and even liked to get close to him and chat with him.

The villagers living in the inn live a very real life, embracing happiness with their own hands. They are simple, unpretentious, and full of life.

As a soldier, his first relationship was a mistake from the start, but fortunately they quickly ended the wrong marriage.

Just when he thought he had seen through all the love and relationships in the world, he unexpectedly met Chen Hong, a very special woman who made his once calm heart lose control.

He was very fortunate that he took a make-up vacation to visit his grandmother when she was sick; otherwise, he would not have had the chance to meet Chen Hong.

Zhou Yi had seen all kinds of beautiful women since he was a child. They all had exquisite makeup and were dressed in fashionable and noble clothes. They had two completely different faces at home and outside.

Chen Hong, a woman so natural and unpretentious, touched his heart. Unlike any other woman, she was a genuine and independent person who loved life, and that was her unique personal charm.

In the past six months, he had tried every means to find out about Chen Hong, and even tried to get close to Chen Hong's brother-in-law.

In other people's eyes, Chen Hong is a fiery woman who is unforgiving and relentlessly sarcastic.

Zhou Yi gently bit his lip. This kind of woman is exactly my type. Who says soldiers only know how to selflessly dedicate themselves? When it comes to his family and loved ones, he only asks that they not be hurt, and he won't suffer any loss.

Soldiers should not only dedicate themselves to their duties, but also strive to secure honor and status for their families and protect their interests.

He would never be like his uncle, who sacrificed himself and then demanded that his wife and children sacrifice as well, causing his family members, who were just ordinary military dependents, to lose their lives!

Chen Hong and Yu Yang sat facing each other on the sofa, unsure how to broach the subject with their son, when Yu Yang's words shocked Chen Hong to the point of no return.

"Mom, marry him! Don't worry about me, I've already said I agree to your marriage!" Yu Yang said with a straight face and back.

Chen Hong looked her son up and down and left and right carefully, but something felt off.

He blurted out unconsciously, "Why do you say that? We haven't even started dating yet, what are you talking about marriage! Wait, Xiaobao, how do you know about Uncle Zhou?"

Chen Hong vaguely understood the reason, but she needed to find out the specifics!

"Uncle Zhou told me that he will give you all the money he earns in the future. As long as he is at home, he will do all the housework. You won't have to take care of his parents. He can also be our family's live-in son-in-law."

"You can have the child if you want, or not; it's entirely up to you. Isn't this the kind of good man we've always thought of? Besides, he's a soldier; soldiers always keep their word!"

Chen Hong covered her head helplessly: "When did you two agree on these terms? Who brought this up first?"

She finally realized where the problem lay! Yu Yang had been imitating the I Ching all afternoon, even mimicking his sitting posture exactly!

I thought Zhou Yi was an impulsive, straightforward, and blunt man!

After all this time, it turns out this man is very cunning; he's managed to win over even her son! Chen Hong was secretly alarmed; she was afraid she couldn't handle such a clever man.