I was married off to a disabled hero in lieu of marriage; my in-laws doted on me and I aspired to gr

Zhou Wenhui looked at Cheng Zhaoying again, his eyes filled with impatience: "Cheng Zhaoying, stop fooling around. Qiaoqiao and I not only have a marital relationship, but we also have a child. You are very outstanding and should pursue your own happiness instead of wasting your energy on wishful thinking."

"Delusion? Zhou Wenhui, is it delusion for me? When you went to the front lines, I worried about you every day. When you came back injured, I never had any other thoughts. We loved each other freely. You even said that you would marry me when you came back. Now it's become delusion? To escape your feelings, you brought this country bumpkin to spite me?"

With tears streaming down her face, Cheng Zhaoying accused Zhou Wenhui of changing his mind and Qiaoqiao of interfering in their relationship.

"Yes, Cheng Zhaoying, I did love you, and even fantasized that even if I lost my legs, as long as you stayed by my side, I would still be happy. But your parents' attitude and contempt meant that we could never be together." Zhou Wenhui said with some pain.

"My parents are my parents, and I am me. I'm willing to marry you, that's all that matters," Cheng Zhaoying said willfully.

"It's one thing for two people to love each other, but it's another thing for them to get married. Do you think I didn't try? When my parents visited your home, your parents didn't mention our relationship at all, and even returned the gifts my parents brought."

I understand them. You are their pride. How could they bear to see you with a man who has no legs? Cheng Zhaoying, I am very happy and at peace now. I get along very well with Qiaoqiao and her family. This is the marriage I wanted.

"Yes, my parents were a bit arrogant, but that's their attitude. I had no idea your parents were visiting my house."

"Yes, you're not home because you went on a field trip with your classmates."

"I didn't know my aunt and uncle were coming to my house. Is there anything wrong with me going on a picnic?"

Yes, what's wrong with her going on a picnic?

If there is truly love, and Zhou Wenhui was suffering terribly at home, didn't she ever think of coming to be with him?

Cheng Zhaoying is a sociable girl; she wants Zhou Wenhui, but she also wants her own friends.

Qiaoqiao thought to herself that Cheng Zhaoying was so independent and self-reliant that she was really not suitable for Zhou Wenhui.

"Cheng Zhaoying, it's all in the past. If you still have even a little bit of pity for me, please don't disturb my peaceful life anymore. You are outstanding. Qiaoqiao is just a country girl, so naturally she can't compare to you, but in my heart, she is an angel, the only one."

As Zhou Wenhui spoke, he looked at Qiaoqiao with deep emotion. Qiaoqiao's face flushed instantly. This was the first time Zhou Wenhui had confessed his feelings to her so formally.

"Fine, Zhou Wenhui, you're heartless, don't blame me for being ruthless too..."

Cheng Zhaoying's lips twitched, she glared fiercely at Qiaoqiao, and angrily turned and left.

"Cheng Zhaoying, let me see you off..."

Qiaoqiao followed him out, wanting to give Zhou Wenhui some time to grieve alone.

Cheng Zhaoying angrily opened the garden gate, just as Han Dan was about to come in. Not knowing what had happened, he stared blankly at her.

"She, she is..." Han Dan asked Qiaoqiao, who was following behind him.

Qiaoqiao watched Cheng Zhaoying's retreating figure, sighed, and said, "Wenhui's ex-girlfriend."

"Huh? Director Zhou hasn't broken the sword yet?" Han Dan asked in surprise.

"Sister Han, are you going to pick vegetables? Come on, come on, clean up the eggplants and green beans, I need to prepare to plant other vegetables."

Qiaoqiao changed the subject, unwilling to elaborate.

"Qiaoqiao, you're busy too. I was thinking of discussing this with you. I'll help you grow vegetables in your garden, and we can eat together. I'm so bored every day, it'll be a good way to pass the time," Han Dan suggested.

"Sure, I'm actually a bit overwhelmed. The garden's been sitting empty, and it feels like a waste. Come whenever you have time, and we can work on it together when I'm free."

"Okay, it's settled then. I feel really bad about eating so much of your food for free."

"What are you saying? You taught me how to make dried and pickled vegetables, and I should be thanking you."

"Let's not thank each other."

I went into the vegetable garden to pick green beans and eggplants. The tomato leaves were withered, with only a few small green fruits hanging on them.

"Lin Jie, will you hit me again?" Qiaoqiao asked in a low voice.

"Actually, he regretted hitting me too," Han Dan said softly.

"Are you just going to keep putting up with this?"

"What can I do if I can't bear it? If I get a divorce, the gossip in the village will drive me to my death."

"How long have you been married? Haven't you gotten pregnant yet? Maybe life would be easier if you had a child."

"We will never have children," Han Dan said, her eyes red.

"You mean...?"

Before Qiaoqiao got married, her mother was worried that Zhou Wenhui was impotent. It turned out that her worries were not unfounded, as it was true.

"If we can't have sex, he'll torment me."

Han Dan finally spoke out about the grievances in her heart. These were things she couldn't tell her family, let alone anyone else.

"Go see a doctor, there's always a way," Qiaoqiao suggested.

"He has post-traumatic stress disorder from the war. The doctor said he needs some kind of psychological treatment... I don't know anything about psychological treatment, so I just let him be. Anyway, it doesn't happen all the time." Han Dan said with a worried face.

"How about adopting a child? There are many orphans in the welfare home."

"Is adoption possible? Are there other people's children I'd like to raise?"

"There are many children who are not getting enough to eat or wear. If you are willing to adopt, you can discuss it with Lin Jie."

There are many children in Qiaoqiao Village who have been sent away, but they cannot be raised. Rather than let them starve to death at home, it is better to find them a good future.

"You're right, this is how my life is going to be. Having a child will give me something to look forward to. I'll ask Lin Jie's opinion when I get home. Hey, Qiaoqiao, you've been married for over six months, how come you haven't gotten pregnant yet?"

"I... I don't know why, everything is fine, but I just can't get pregnant."

"There's nothing wrong with that, you'll definitely get pregnant. Maybe it's just not meant to be yet," Han Dan comforted her.

Qiaoqiao smiled. She didn't think too much about it. She and Zhou Wenhui had been married for a little over a month.

Han Dan picked a full basket of vegetables. Qiao Qiao saw her off, only to remember that there was still a heartbroken man inside.

After washing her hands and returning to the living room, Zhou Wenhui's face was indeed very grim: "You're pregnant, so you shouldn't go to the vegetable garden. Stay home and rest."

"I...hehe, Wenhui, actually, actually my period just ended, I'm not pregnant."

Qiaoqiao stammered, her words meant to anger Cheng Zhaoying.

"You're not pregnant? You...you're lying to me?"

"No, no, I'm not lying to you, I'm lying to Cheng Zhaoying. She's being aggressive and trying to take you away, I can't just watch her take you away, can I?" Qiaoqiao explained cautiously.

Zhou Wenhui looked at Qiaoqiao with disappointment: "Is that all you think of me? You've never trusted me."

"No, it really isn't..."

Before Qiaoqiao could explain further, Zhou Wenhui coldly said, "Push me to the study."

Oh no, oh no, he was so cold when we first met. He's angry, really angry.