Luo Yan's cries startled the entire building. The regimental commander, Yang Daocheng, peered out the window and saw Luo Shicheng and Hua Li standing face to face downstairs, with Hua Li holding a baby in her arms...
This means his wife doesn't want a divorce, so she's followed him all the way to the military base.
Yang Daocheng was secretly relieved. Luckily, he had withheld Luo Shicheng's divorce application and hadn't submitted it. Look, this gave the two a chance to reconcile.
Yang Daocheng took out Luo Shicheng's divorce application and handed it to the orderly, who then delivered it to Hua Li.
The orderly ran downstairs and handed the divorce application to Hua Li with both hands.
"The commander said that every couple has their disagreements, so please be understanding for the sake of the child and don't take it personally with that brat."
After the orderly finished speaking as if shouting a slogan, he saluted Hua Li, turned around, and ran back upstairs.
Hua Li, who was still considering whether to go to her supervisor to retrieve the divorce application, turned her dilemma into embarrassment because of Luo Yan's crying, and retrieved the divorce application without having to go upstairs.
Hua Li felt sad, but the thought of Luo Yan being able to get into the military kindergarten made her feel relieved.
Luo Yan was stunned when she saw the divorce application brought down by the orderly.
No wonder Mom was so conflicted; it turns out Dad forced her to go to the boss to get the divorce papers back. If I had known, she wouldn't have cried.
"Oh dear, what kind of mess have I made?" Luo Yan thought in frustration.
Luo Shicheng snatched the divorce application from Hua Li's hand, tore it to shreds in front of Hua Li, and said to Hua Li.
"Go back and pack your things. I'll help you move tonight."
A look of pain flashed in Hua Li's eyes.
“Luo Shicheng, I’m only going to compromise for the sake of our daughter. Moving back is impossible. If you really don’t agree, I’ll send Yan Yan to a private school.”
As long as Hua Li agrees not to divorce, going back is only a matter of time. Luo Shicheng suppressed his agitation and chose to compromise.
"Okay, whatever you say."
Hua Li's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, calmed down, and she carried Luo Yan outside.
Luo Shicheng caught up with Luo Yan and reached out his hand, "I'll take you back."
Hua Li dodged Luo Shicheng's outstretched hand, her attitude indifferent, "No need, you go ahead with your work."
Luo Yan, is your mom stupid? She's in the blazing sun, and she still insists on carrying the baby home. Even if she's light, she'll get tired after carrying her for a long time. Besides, she's her scumbag dad's child, so he should carry her. Why shouldn't she have to?
Luo Yan: "Daddy, hug me."
Ah, this is his good daughter. Luo Shicheng smiled, revealing eight big white teeth, and took Luo Yan and carried her on his shoulder.
What a terrible dad! Are you treating me like a sack of potatoes?
Hua Li saw this and patted Luo Shicheng on the shoulder with heartache; the strong arm hurt her hand.
"Can't you hold her properly? If not, give Yan Yan back to me."
Hua Li frowned and gasped as she berated Luo Shicheng.
His wife was being affectionate with him, so how could she possibly want a divorce? Luo Shicheng became even more smug.
Hua Li grabbed Luo Shicheng's arm and taught him how to hold the baby. She placed one of Luo Shicheng's arms across his chest to support Luo Yan's bottom, and used his other hand to protect Luo Yan's waist.
Luo Shicheng studied diligently, and the two stood close together, appearing quite affectionate to outsiders.
Yang Daocheng, who was peering out the window, saw this scene and grinned foolishly.
As the old saying goes, it's better to tear down ten temples than to break up one marriage. Today, he has done a great deed of doing good and accumulating merit.
Tsk, no way. He helped Luo Shicheng so much, I have to find a chance to squeeze this kid out of money and make him treat me to a good meal.
Unaware that Yang Daocheng had his eye on his wallet, Luo Shicheng carried Luo Yan back to the rented room with Hua Li.
"Aren't you going to invite me in?" Luo Shicheng wanted to enter the house and confirm his status as the male host.
Hua Li, still reeling from the devastating news that she couldn't get a divorce, was already feeling suffocated; how could she possibly let Luo Shicheng in?
As the two were struggling, Luo Yan noticed that there was half a man's shoe print on the high part of the courtyard wall. The mud on the shoe print was still wet, so it must have been made not long ago.
A bad guy has broken into our house! We absolutely can't let this scumbag dad leave!
Luo Yan pressed her cheek to Luo Shicheng's, pointing at the door, "Brother..."
Xiao Xiu is still at home; what if he gets hurt by bad guys?
Luo Shicheng said, "Open the door quickly, Yan Yan wants me to see her little brother."
Helpless, Hua Li took out his key and opened the door.
As soon as Hua Li opened the door, Luo Yan cried out, "Mommy, hug me!"
With great reluctance, Luo Shicheng handed Luo Yan over to Hua Li and opened the door to let the mother and daughter in.
Hua Li felt guilty for forgetting that Xiao Xiu was still at home, and called out as she walked, "Xiao Xiu, Xiao Xiu..."
Luo Yan frowned. She thought that with the iron gate locked, Xiao Xiu was safe at home, but she never expected that bad guys would dare to climb over the wall in broad daylight. Xiao Xiu, please don't let anything happen to you.
Luo Shicheng noticed something was wrong, squatted down to examine the footprints on the ground, and then protected Hua Li as they retreated outside the door.
"Take Yan Yan to the neighbor's house for a while, I'll come pick you up when I'm done."
Hua Li hadn't yet understood what had happened, but seeing Luo Shicheng's solemn expression, she hurriedly picked up Luo Yan and ran out of the alley.
Worried about Luo Shicheng, Hua Li, holding Luo Yan, peered into the alley, ready to go to the police station immediately if Luo Shicheng was in danger.
Before long, Luo Shicheng brought out a man of medium height, followed by Xiao Xiu, who was unharmed.
Luo Shicheng led the man to Hua Li and seized the opportunity to persuade Hua Li.
"For the safety of the two children, come home with me."
If Luo Shicheng hadn't taken her home, and she hadn't agreed to let him in, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Hua Li felt a wave of fear wash over her.
But the thought of moving back to the compound and losing the freedom she had finally gained made Hua Li unwilling.
Luo Yan stretched out her little hand and called out to her brother.
Come here quickly, let me see if you're alright.
Xiao Xiu walked up to Hua Li, stood on tiptoe, and touched Luo Yan's small hand.
When the bad guys entered the yard, Xiao Xiu noticed them immediately and ran down the corridor out of the kitchen, hiding behind a woodpile.
Hearing the sounds of fighting, Xiao Xiu peeked out and saw Luo Shicheng pin the bad guy to the ground in the blink of an eye. He was filled with admiration.
He also wanted to be as capable as Luo Yan's father so that he could protect his precious little sister.
Hua Li felt ashamed when she saw Xiao Xiu, and couldn't bring herself to refuse.
Seeing that Hua Li's attitude had softened, Luo Shicheng pressed his advantage.
"I've already searched the house and it's safe. Go back and pack your things right away. We'll move in when I get back."
Hua Li nodded expressionlessly, and Luo Shicheng breathed a sigh of relief before leading the man away.
Hua Li carried Luo Yan and led Xiao Xiu back, and began to busy herself with packing.
The thought of having worked so hard to move out, only to have to move back after less than three days, made Hua Li's nose sting and tears well up in her eyes.
Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the door.
Hua Li thought it was Luo Shicheng returning, so she wiped away her tears and went to open the door.
When the door was opened, a group of people were standing outside, led by a middle-aged woman wearing an armband.
"Are you Hua Li?" the woman asked.
"I am……"
The woman's face was stern and her voice was cold and hard, "Someone reported you for assaulting the family members of martyrs and soldiers. Come with us."
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