Because of the diagnosis, Cheng Ran was depressed for more than two days. Even when his wound was still painful from his serious injury, he still made Hong Xing shave him, but now he was unkempt.
Hong Xing watched as Jiang Wanqing packed her things to be discharged from the hospital, then helped her out, lowering his voice to express his concerns.
"Sister-in-law, I think Battalion Commander Cheng isn't quite right. Please tell me if anything happens when we get back."
"I will. Please take the things down first, and I'll bring them down right away."
"sister in law……"
Hong Xing hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping himself. Having followed Cheng Ran for so long, he knew Cheng Ran's personality all too well. Apart from his superiors, no one else could keep him in line. He was afraid that Jiang Wanqing wouldn't be able to handle him.
"Go ahead, I have a plan."
He took the bag downstairs with some skepticism, looking back several times before leaving, until he could no longer see the people in the ward.
After he left, Cheng Ran took out two pieces of paper from the bedside drawer, which he had prepared at some point, and handed them to Jiang Wanqing.
"I will submit this divorce application. It won't be a burden on you for the rest of your life, and you don't need to worry about your future. I have some savings..."
"Cheng Ran!"
The first time Jiang Wanqing yelled at him, he sat in his wheelchair, stubble appeared on his chin, and he looked more haggard.
"Are you treating my words like they're nothing?!"
He looked up abruptly; this was the first time he had ever heard her swear since they had known each other.
She didn't think anything of it, and squatted down to look into his eyes from below.
"You survived a near-death experience, don't you believe a miracle can happen again? We just got married, and you haven't even met my parents yet, and you want to divorce me? Do you want me to go back to Xiyang Village and be drowned in everyone's spittle? There are already rumors about me circulating outside. If we get divorced, do you know what I'll face?!"
Since reasoning with him is futile and he doesn't believe she'll simply stay by his side, it's not unreasonable to resort to moral blackmail when necessary.
"sorry……"
"Don't apologize to me. Just think of me as someone who, for my own sake, can at least maintain a basic standard of living by staying with you. If you really want what's best for me, then don't even think about divorce. I don't agree!"
Her tone was resolute, and Cheng Ran's Adam's apple bobbed. He knew that there was truth and falsehood in her words, and that she was definitely not just doing it for herself. If even a little bit of it was for him, he would be moved.
"Have you thought this through? You still have a chance to back out now, but if a miracle happens, you won't be able to leave even if you want to. I won't allow it!"
He cupped his face in one hand, and Jiang Wanqing could smell a possessiveness emanating from him.
In his previous life, Yuan Zhong said something similar: he would not let her leave unless she died and became worthless!
But Cheng Ran's tone was completely different... Jiang Wanqing was momentarily dazed.
Being reborn is a gamble, and it can't be worse than the previous life. Since she could change Cheng Ran's tragic fate, she refused to believe she couldn't make him better!
“I’m not leaving,” she replied.
He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, the struggle was gone.
"Let's go, don't keep Hung Hing waiting."
She responded and helped push his wheelchair. Before getting into the car, Hung Hing shaved his beard and looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction.
"Battalion Commander Cheng, all the brothers know you're being discharged from the hospital today. They're all waiting for you and your wife to come back and welcome you back. You'd better make a good impression, hehe."
"Let's go, stop talking so much nonsense!"
Hong Xing and Jiang Wanqing exchanged a glance and smiled. It seemed that Cheng Ran had gotten over his mental hurdle.
Back at the family compound, it was bustling with activity. The food had been prepared in advance, and decorations had been hung up, making it even more grand than a wedding.
The food was laid out in the courtyard, and acquaintances came to support them. When they saw Jiang Wanqing pushing Cheng Ran, who was in a wheelchair, many people's eyes flashed with sympathy, which they then concealed.
"Commander Cheng is back! Let's give him a big round of applause!"
I don't know who started it, but as soon as we entered the courtyard, we heard enthusiastic applause.
Some people even led the way in presenting Cheng Ran with flower wreaths, until he couldn't wear them anymore, and in the end, they didn't even spare Jiang Wanqing.
"People say that those who survive a great calamity are destined for good fortune. Our Battalion Commander Cheng is sure to have great fortune. Look at how his wife has been taking care of him day and night these past few days. Isn't having such a good wife one of the blessings in itself?!"
The military region is full of roughnecks, but there are also some who know how to talk. His words made everyone laugh, and the atmosphere was instantly enlivened.
Sister-in-law Wang stepped forward, patted Jiang Wanqing, and nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Comrade Wanqing took care of Battalion Commander Cheng without complaining about hardship or fatigue. We underestimated her."
"Sister-in-law, you flatter me. This is all I should do as a wife."
Jiang Wanqing replied, following their lead, that the important thing in this kind of situation is to cooperate, not to ruin the atmosphere.
However... there are always one or two clueless individuals who want to show off their presence, and Qiao Hongmei is causing trouble again.
"Tch, what good fortune? I think Jiang Wanqing is bad luck for Battalion Commander Cheng! Before marrying her, Battalion Commander Cheng was healthy and without illness. How come he suffered such serious injuries after marrying her? Who knows if she's hoping Battalion Commander Cheng dies so she can inherit his estate? Now that Battalion Commander Cheng is like this, who knows how she's secretly disgusted with him and thinking about running away."
Qiao Hongmei spoke without thinking, and as soon as she said those words, everyone stared at her like she was a fool, and the scene instantly fell silent.
She seemed completely oblivious, and continued talking to her friend who was studying with her.
"Oh, right, didn't we hear that Comrade Wanqing isn't exactly a well-behaved person at home? Whether she's truly reformed or just pretending to be clever to gain advantages, who knows?"
"that is."
Jiang Wanqing was surprised that someone like her would have a straight man. Just as she was about to go up and teach Qiao Hongmei a lesson, Cheng Ran turned his wheelchair and went over there by himself.
"Qiao Hongmei, you've wasted your education! Apologize to Wanqing!"
"Battalion Commander Cheng, don't be fooled by her... Ah!"
Before she could finish speaking, Cheng Ran slapped the stool next to him, shattering it. She had no doubt that if he could stand up, the slap would have landed on her face, startling her into screaming.
"These...these are all facts, Battalion Commander Cheng..."
Sister-in-law Wang pinched her arm hard.
"Apologize right now! I thought you were just being reckless, but the more I look at you, the sillier you seem! Don't you know what to say in what situation? Have you really forgotten everything you've learned?"
"Sister-in-law Wang, even you say that about me!" Qiao Hongmei's eyes reddened with grievance.
She was hesitant to apologize to Jiang Wanqing. With so many people around, how could she maintain her standing in the family compound after apologizing?
"I will not apologize; she did something wrong..."
Cheng Ran's eyes were already filled with anger, which was obvious to everyone. Before anyone could say anything to persuade him, he grabbed a chopstick from the table and swung it at Qiao Hongmei, grazing her ear and embedding it in the tree trunk behind her.
"Say it again, apologize!"
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