When Wen Lingling was once again reprimanded by the head of the performing arts troupe, she was extremely annoyed, blaming herself for making a bad move earlier.
I should have gotten close to Yao Yanxin first, and then ruined her reputation. It's all my fault for underestimating her. I thought that a country bumpkin from the countryside would just pack her bags and leave if I scared her.
She didn't expect that this country bumpkin, old and faded, would still be so loved by Ruan Shengpeng. She thought that Commander Ruan was just treating her like his wife out of habit.
Judging from the fact that Division Commander Ruan has approached the regimental commander repeatedly, it seems that Ruan Shengpeng really likes this country bumpkin. In that case, the only option is to find someone to ruin her.
A wife who has lost her innocence and looks haggard must be replaced, no matter how much you like her; otherwise, the military's gossip will keep the couple from ever leaving the house again.
Having figured this out, Wen Lingling reassured the troupe leader: "Tour leader, I really didn't do anything. I just went over to apologize when I passed by their house."
"Isn't even an apology enough? This Commander Ruan is too domineering!" Wen Lingling deliberately dragged out the words "Commander Ruan" as if she were very familiar with him.
The group leader was alarmed: "I don't care if you're really apologizing or not, they don't welcome you, so don't go to their house again. This is your last chance."
“Lingling, I chose you to come here, and I nurtured you myself. It’s not an exaggeration to call you my apprentice. Originally, I wanted to try to get you a cadre position to see if you could stay in the army.”
"Unfortunately, I lack the ability to do so, so I can only let you retire when you reach the appropriate age. But retiring doesn't mean you'll really have to go back to being a farmer. I can help you find a better job."
"Why don't you just go back to your old ways, retire from the military, and collect your salary? You're beautiful, you have a great presence, you have a great figure, and most importantly, you have a job."
"You can easily find someone who loves you when you go back. Can you please stop causing trouble for Commander Ruan? Do you know that Commander Ruan hasn't returned from a mission in over ten years?"
Wen Lingling asked in surprise, "He's been on missions for over ten years, and that haggard woman has been waiting for him all this time? She hasn't remarried?"
The regimental commander shook his head: "I haven't heard the specifics. I only heard that Commander Ruan was covered in wounds when he returned and heard that his wife and children were missing. He immediately fainted."
"Later I heard that it was his mother who did the bad things. He had a falling out with his mother because of this. As soon as his wounds healed, he applied to leave Beijing to carry out a mission, saying that he wanted to go out to find his wife and children."
“He actually found his wife and child and brought them back like precious jewels. If he really had ulterior motives, he could easily have gone along with what others said and said that his wife and child had been missing for more than ten years.”
"Given his background and achievements, his position is certainly no lower than his current division commander rank. Who would criticize him for marrying a virgin?"
“He gave up his future and even abandoned his parents to find his wife and children. His two children are so successful now, and his wife is no less successful than you.”
"Why should he marry you? Don't be delusional. Take my advice: stop staring at Commander Ruan. His tenderness and affection are reserved for his wife, but with you, it might just be a knife."
The troupe leader glanced at Wen Lingling's defiant expression and knew that she didn't take her words to heart at all. She sighed helplessly, thinking that it was truly impossible to persuade this damned girl.
She went to perform in the countryside before and unintentionally saw that this simple and honest child could dance so well after only watching them perform once.
It is evident that she possesses exceptional talent. Despite opposition, she recruited Wen Lingling from the countryside to her company, and Wen Lingling did not disappoint her expectations.
She practiced with extraordinary diligence, doing it a hundred times if she couldn't do it the first time. She was indeed much better than her peers, and she never regretted recruiting her.
Later, when Wen Lingling reached the legal age to get married, she was introduced to potential partners, but she kept delaying it, citing her need to work and not wanting to be distracted.
She's been dragging this out, being picky about her blind dates and unable to settle down. It turns out that the simple, honest girl she used to be has changed; she no longer cares about someone's position and wants to take the high-paying job directly.
She couldn't resist adding, "Lingling, this is your last chance. If you go to their house and cause trouble again, you'll lose your job after you're discharged from the army!"
Wen Lingling replied, "I understand, I won't go to their house!"
But in her heart she was disdainful: When I was little, many people said how could a village girl like me possibly get into a performing arts troupe? But I got in, didn't I? And I've been a leading performer for so many years.
Where in the corner of a wall is it hard to dig? As long as you have a strong enough hoe, you can push down the whole wall. Why would you need to pry it up?
Since Wen Lingling joined the performing arts troupe, the troupe leader has recognized her talent and appreciated that it was not easy for a rural girl to reach this position, so he has been very indulgent towards her.
Unexpectedly, this made her think she was omnipotent, arrogant and believing that everyone had to cater to her.
It was market day in the countryside surrounding the military region. Early in the morning, Yao Yanxin set off with a basket and a wicker basket on her back. The children had been working hard lately, and she wanted to do a big shopping trip to buy them lots of good food.
The military wives on the road greeted each other. Although Yao Yanxin was not very good at interacting with others, she walked along with a smile and soon saw the long market.
She couldn't wait to go and choose, afraid that someone else would pick them all and they wouldn't be left.
After an hour and a half of fierce fighting, Yao Yanxin finally bought the things, but she overestimated her ability. How was she going to carry all these bags back?
She should have waited until Ruan Shengpeng finished his morning exercises. Ruan Shengpeng, who was worried about her, ran home as soon as his morning exercises ended, only to find that his wife was gone.
He was startled: "Tongtong, where's your mother?"
Yao Tongjia went to help out yesterday and didn't come back until very late. She didn't know what happened: "When I woke up, my mother was gone. Where did she go?"
Ruan Shengpeng didn't even have time to wipe his sweat: "It's market day today, your mother will definitely go shopping by herself, I'll go check!"
After saying that, Ruan Shengpeng disappeared like a gust of wind. Yao Tongjia originally wanted to follow him, but seeing the couple so affectionate, she decided not to get in the way.
Yao Yanxin was carrying several bags and resting every few steps when a kind-looking man came over and said, "Young lady, you can't carry these, do you want me to help you take them back?"
Yao Yanxin naturally shook her head: "No need, no need, I can take it back myself!"
The man picked up the items and said, "Hey girl, I'll deliver this to your door. You can have one or two eggs too. Don't worry about me asking for too much."
Hearing that all she needed was an egg or two, Yao Yanxin felt no pressure. She didn't leave her hands empty; she grabbed whatever she could and walked on with her head down.
Suddenly she realized something was wrong; she had taken the wrong turn at that fork in the road. Just as she was about to speak, the kind-hearted man covered her mouth with his hand!
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