Chapter 4 The Unspeakable Secret
Seeing that the other party's attitude had softened a bit, Qiao Wanyin took a deep breath and mustered up her courage to say, "Actually, I don't have any other plans. I just simply want to marry you and be your wife!"
The reason she found Fu Li'an was because she learned from the original story that he was deliberately framed and then discharged from the army.
They eventually arrived at Fishtail Village, where they lived.
His parents pressured him to find a wife before he went to the countryside, but he refused.
Whenever his parents brought up the matter, Fu Li'an would always make excuses and sometimes even deliberately pick fights with them.
To escape his parents' pressure to get married, he secretly ran away to the countryside.
That day, he packed his simple belongings and, under the cover of night, left the city, eventually arriving at this unfamiliar village.
But his mother was still worried and kept urging him to get married in her letters.
Fu Li'an didn't take it to heart at all, but his mother was so worried about it that she passed away not long after.
This news was like a bolt from the blue for him.
I originally thought that as long as I lived a good life outside, my mother would be at ease, but I never expected that I would still fail to fulfill her wish in the end.
This incident caused him to regret it for the rest of his life.
Later, he met the female protagonist in the countryside.
It was a clear morning in late spring or early summer.
The village paths were covered with flower petals.
The female protagonist looked exceptionally beautiful in the sunlight.
Fu Lian was immediately drawn to her smile upon their first meeting.
I thought the female lead was a kind-hearted girl.
To meet his parents' expectations, he got married locally.
The whole village came to attend the wedding.
He entered into marriage full of anticipation, hoping to give his deceased mother some closure.
In fact, the female lead is a narrow-minded, scheming, and materialistic person.
Not long after the marriage, her true personality gradually came to light.
Whenever there are any activities or benefits in the village.
She was always the first to rush forward, completely disregarding the feelings of others.
Just a few months after their marriage, Fu Li'an discovered his wife's true colors.
He began to realize that the kind girl he thought she was was actually a two-faced person.
This discovery disappointed and angered him.
He gradually lost faith in the marriage.
Their feelings for each other grew increasingly distant.
As the days went by, the distance between the two gradually widened.
They were talking less and less.
Even when there were occasional exchanges, they were always tinged with indifference.
After discovering that there were other men who were richer and more powerful, the female protagonist started making a scene and demanding a divorce.
One day, Fu Li'an returned home from out of town.
He only learned that his wife had a new man when he saw her packing her bags to leave.
Just as the two were about to divorce, the truth about Fu Li'an being wrongly accused was finally revealed.
The misunderstandings that had once plagued him were gradually clarified, and his superiors also recognized his performance.
Not only did they clear his name, but they also decided to recall him to the army and promote him to regimental commander.
The female lead stopped mentioning divorce and clung tightly to Fu Lian, refusing to let go.
She seemed to suddenly become exceptionally considerate, doting on him every day, and even offering to move to the city.
But Fu Lian has seen through her and can no longer treat her the way he used to.
Every time he saw her putting on an act, he felt nauseous.
He knew very well that the woman in front of him was not worth any of his sincere feelings.
Because he was a soldier and had very strong moral principles, he never forced her to divorce him.
He understood that if he really chose to divorce, it would bring a lot of unnecessary trouble.
Thus, he was forced to remain entangled with the female protagonist for the rest of his life, suffering endless torment.
Qiao Wanyin thought to herself.
If that's the case, why didn't she act sooner?
The idea lingered in her mind.
Such an outstanding man, I must hold on tight!
She made up her mind in her heart.
This way, the issue of the 500 yuan dowry can also be resolved.
Fu Lian had no idea what Qiao Wanyin was planning.
He just thought this woman was crazy.
Although Fu Li'an was an educated youth sent to the countryside, he had heard some things about the Qiao family's daughter in Yuwei Village.
I heard she escaped from the port city and came back.
When the neighbors saw it, they all had to say a few words of abuse.
After all, in their eyes, this was a very disgraceful thing.
However, he was not clear about the specific reasons.
After all, hearing is not necessarily true, only seeing is true.
But now, this girl is blocking his door, forcing him to marry her.
This is really not right!
A sense of foreboding flashed through his mind.
"Comrade Qiao Wanyin, marriage is a serious matter; it shouldn't be treated so casually..."
He tried his best to stay calm.
"Shh!"
Qiao Wanyin quickly made a shushing gesture.
Then, she explained her reasons.
“Fu Li’an, I eloped with someone else, and you went to someone else’s bed. We’re both the same. Don’t you think we’re a perfect match?”
Fu Li'an: "..."
He was speechless and didn't know how to respond for a moment.
This woman has really gone too far!
After she finished speaking, she continued, "Perhaps you have something you can't say, and I also have my own reasons for eloping with someone."
"So let's—"
A slight smile played on her lips, her eyes sparkling. "We're the same kind of people!"
"Anyway, I've made up my mind to be your wife. If you don't agree, I'll go to the old locust tree in the village and shout loudly."
She knew her reputation was already at its worst.
But Fu Li'an is different.
"Anyway, my reputation is already ruined, unlike yours, Comrade Fu!"
Fu Li'an: "..."
He fell silent once again.
"Dongzi, who's outside?"
The voice of another man could be heard coming from inside the house.
Fu Li'an narrowed his eyes slightly, and the veins on his forehead bulged.
"Guodong, I'm going out for a bit, I'll be back later."
After saying that, he walked out and closed the door behind him.
Before Qiao Wanyin could recover, her wrist was pulled by a force.
She instinctively tried to break free, but the force was unusually firm.
He dragged me a long way.
Her steps were unsteady, and she could barely keep up with the other person's pace.
But she still tried her best to keep running forward.
Qiao Wanyin said provocatively, "Hey, Comrade Fu, there's a difference between men and women. If you pull me like this, how am I supposed to get married in the future?"
"Although I have a bad reputation, those are all fabricated charges."
Qiao Wanyin's voice trembled slightly.
"By doing this, you'll only bring me even more stigma!"
Fu Lian pulled her to a quiet corner and loosened his grip on her.
His movements seemed hesitant, as if he was considering something.
Qiao Wanyin lost her balance and leaned forward.
She struggled a few times, trying to maintain her balance, but fell forward helplessly.
It hit him squarely in the chest.
The hardness startled her, and her heart skipped a beat.
Their eyes met.
She felt her cheeks getting hot.
The girl's clear eyes met the man's deep eyes.
Fu Li'an's body stiffened for a moment.
I felt something soft pressing against my chest.
His heart raced, and a strange, indescribable feeling welled up inside him.
He swallowed hard, trying to calm himself down.
"What did you do? You bumped into me and it hurt."
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