Oh no! The leader's young wife is demanding a divorce every night!

That night, Lu Yanzheng did not enter the master bedroom.

He had been taking care of He Yingying and was resting there as well.

Did he do anything specific? Xiao Re didn't know, didn't ask, and didn't care.

The next morning, she ignored Lu Yanzheng when he called her.

"Xiao Re, Yingying is sick, she has a fever of 39 degrees Celsius."

Seeing that Xiao Re remained silent, he guiltily offered an explanation.

"I slept on the table last night, covered with a military overcoat."

Xiao Re had a serene expression as she slowly combed her soft hair, her cold eyes showing no emotion whatsoever.

"Why is Commander Lu telling me all this? Comrade He's fever is her business, where you sleep is your business."

"I have no interest in your business, nor do I have time to listen."

"After all, I'm not here to live my life with you."

Lu Yanzheng's Adam's apple bobbed, his heart felt heavy and astringent, he wanted to coax him, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.

He clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white, his brows furrowed, and his lips opened and closed for a long time, but he didn't know what to say.

He could only forcefully suppress that urge to soften and let out a heavy sigh.

"Don't be angry."

"I'll sleep here with you once she's better."

His words only fueled Xiao Re's anger, causing her to erupt with rage.

Who does he think he is? A government official from the old society or a local tyrant in the army?

He can favor whomever he wants and sleep on whichever side he wants.

Does she really think Xiao Re is the kind of woman he can mold or manipulate at will, or who he can choose at will?

"roll!"

"If you dare step into my house, I'll break your legs!"

Xiao Re suddenly stood up and slammed the enamel cup on the table to the ground, scattering shards all over the floor.

She glanced up at him, her usually charming face now frozen with ice. She looked arrogant and domineering, like a wild horse that had been provoked, her eyes full of thorns, showing no mercy whatsoever.

Are you jealous?

Lu Yanzheng's lips twitched slightly, a smile that was both tentative and subtly amused.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Re laughed in anger. He let out a cold, arrogant, and dangerous sneer.

"Yes! I'm jealous! If I don't flood your house with vinegar today, I'm not a Xiao."

Lu Yanzheng's heart tightened, and the flirtatiousness he had just displayed vanished instantly. He quickly stepped forward, his voice low and soft, even pleading.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong, I shouldn't have ignored you."

"I drove all day and stayed up all night. I haven't been sleeping well the past few days, so it's no wonder I'm a bit irritable. Don't be angry."

He turned to the side and pointed to the enamel basin by the door, which contained a new towel and warm water, his voice becoming increasingly gentle.

"I've prepared hot water for you. Come out and have breakfast. I'm waiting for you!"

Xiao Re slowly loosened her hands that had been hanging by her sides, and the icy layer on her face gradually melted away, though her eyes remained cold. However, the expression on her face softened considerably.

She didn't say anything, but simply picked up the basin, turned around, and went into the house, which was considered as accepting his offer of a way out.

Lu Yanzheng sighed softly.

This woman has such a temper! She's so hard to appease. If she were in Wang Biaozi's room, he'd beat her eight hundred times a day.

Wang Biaozi is the quartermaster in the neighboring courtyard. Because his wife eats a lot and only gives birth to daughters, he scolds his wife every day.

Xiao Re dawdled in the house for a long time before finally coming out.

The porridge, dishes, and steamed buns on the table had all gone cold. But Lu Yanzheng hadn't touched his chopsticks.

Even He Yingying, who was also sick, could only sit on the bench, not daring to utter a sound.

Lu Yanzheng only breathed a sigh of relief when Xiao Re slowly walked out of the inner room. He was about to speak when He Yingying spoke first.

"Wow, whose grand wedding is this? Are they going to make a huge fuss with all the gongs, drums, and firecrackers before they'll even move out?"

Xiao Re lifted his eyelids, not wanting to suffer any loss, and immediately replied in a cold voice.

"Hey! Whose daughter is this, unable to find a husband, so anxious she's barking and yelling like a monkey? Who has the nerve to do this!"

He Yingying was so angry she felt like she was going to vomit blood.

That damned vixen, she always picks on people's lungs and lungs.

Not only did they steal Zheng Ge away, but they also made fun of her for being an old maid who couldn't get married.

That's absolutely awful!

Seeing that the two women were about to start arguing again, Lu Yanzheng shouted a stern rebuke.

"Shut up!"

"Everyone, eat properly. No talking while eating or sleeping, and no one is allowed to utter a single word."

Then the room fell into an eerie silence, with only the sound of teeth chewing food remaining.

After Xiao finished eating, she turned around and walked towards the inner room, but Lu Yanzheng called her back.

He spoke in a consultative tone, with a hint of pleading and flattery.

"Xiao Re, I have to go to work later. The army has training and competition tasks. Yingying is still sick. The doctor said she needs to rest well and can't overexert herself."

"Could you please cook something for her at noon? Could you take care of her a little?"

Xiao Re felt as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world. Taking care of He Yingying? This was utterly ridiculous!

"What a joke! I'm here to annoy you, not to be your maid. You want me to cook? Dream on!"

Lu Yanzheng knew that Xiao Re was unreliable and heartless, so he didn't count on her anymore.

He turned to He Yingying and said.

"I'll tell Sister Liang that you can have lunch at her house, and I'll thank her another day."

He ignored Xiao Re, got up and walked out, his steps heavy, carrying a bellyful of pent-up anger with nowhere to vent it.

She's a grown woman, healthy and able-bodied; she's not going to starve to death.

There's rice and vegetables at home; if she doesn't lift a finger, she deserves to starve.

"Goodbye, Zheng Ge! Come back soon!"

Looking at the neglected Xiao Re, He Yingying felt smug. Her face, covered in freckles, looked so smug that her pimples seemed to burst open.

Sister-in-law Liang's real name is Liang Chunhua. She is the wife of Liu, the cadre next door. She is an honest person, not talkative, and doesn't like to get involved in the gossip in the residential compound. In addition, her family is small, with no elderly or children, so Lu Yanzheng thought she wouldn't be too much of a troublemaker.

So they asked someone to take care of He Yingying.

Lu Yanzheng held a high position in the military, and when he personally asked for such a small favor, Liang Chunhua readily agreed.

At noon, a table full of dishes was prepared early, and He Yingying was called to eat.

But when she got into Lu Yanzheng's room, she saw Xiao Re and He Yingying were both there, and she looked a little embarrassed.

But he quickly composed himself, put on a gentle and generous smile, and warmly invited her.

"Comrade Xiao, Comrade He, Commander Lu instructed that you two should come to my house for dinner today. The dishes are all on the table, let's go!"

Liang Chunhua was a clever woman. Logically, she should call Xiao Re "sister-in-law," but with two women around, she couldn't tell which one was the real sister-in-law and which one was the fake one. Perhaps she was both, so she simply decided not to call either of them.

Although Commander Lu only said that He Yingying was sick and asked her to bring a meal, Xiao Re was also there, so it was just a matter of adding an extra pair of chopsticks, and it wouldn't hurt to invite him along as well.

One has a childhood sweetheart relationship, the other has a stunningly beautiful face; it's uncertain who will win favor in the future!

This was supposed to be a lively and pleasant meal, but He Yingying was unhappy about it.

She parted her lips and spoke frankly.

"Sister-in-law Liang, Brother Zheng only told me to come to your house for dinner, don't pay any attention to her."

Liang Chunhua smiled awkwardly, her tone somewhat unnatural.

"No, it's alright. We're all family members from the same compound. It's just a casual meal. Consider it a welcome dinner for you two."

Xiao Re raised her eyes slightly, her expression calm and distant, showing no embarrassment whatsoever, but rather a sense of composure and elegance.

Proud as she was, she naturally wouldn't join in this awkward commotion, and said in a nonchalant tone.

"Thank you for your kindness, Sister Liang, but I won't go."

"Since Commander Lu has arranged it this way, you can all enjoy your meal."

"I'm new here, could you please tell me where the best restaurant is around here?"

Seeing that Xiao Re's expression was cold and he didn't seem easy to get along with, Liang Chunhua didn't insist any further.

I just told her the truth.

"If you walk two kilometers east from the camp, there's a restaurant called Peace Restaurant. The food there is quite good, but it's a little pricey."

"Thank you, Sister Liang!"

Xiao Re smiled faintly, nodded slightly in acknowledgment, turned around, straightened her back, and went out the door.

After leaving the camp, she did not head east, but instead went west in the opposite direction, following the road she had come from.

After walking about seven or eight miles, we finally arrived at the county town.

She first found the best restaurant, ordered a table full of big fish and meat dishes, and enjoyed a delicious meal.

After that, I found a hotel and slept for several hours.

Around 10 p.m., she rented a car and went to the supply and marketing cooperative, department store, clothing store, and food store, buying a whole carload of things and wandering around.

After dinner and a late-night snack, the driver slowly drove the truck full of stuff back to camp.

It was already dark when Lu Yanzheng returned from the training ground. The house was dark and empty; no one was there, and no lights were on.

A bad feeling gripped him, and his heart tightened suddenly.

Those two women, did they fight again? Or did Xiao Re cause trouble again?

"Xiao Re?"

"Yingying?"

Where did you go?

Lu Yanzheng called out for a long time, but there was no response, and he began to panic.