Zhong Jiexin was startled and immediately shut up.

But she was unwilling to accept it. She wasn't making things up. When their military region was first established, they chose to build it against the mountains for strategic advantage. Naturally, the infrastructure upgrades couldn't compare to those of the Jincheng Military Region, which was built on the plains. Plus, it was humid and rainy there, making conditions very harsh.

In the two years she's been in the military, she's seen many military spouses happily bring their children to join their husbands, but they don't stay long before leaving with their children, leaving the family compound perpetually underutilized.

Shen Fenghe clearly came here with the intention of living a good life. She just wanted to make her see reality in advance, so that she wouldn't cause trouble after actually marrying Ye Zhengting. It didn't matter to her that she was a divorcee, but it would affect Ye Zhengting's promotion.

Besides, her parents wouldn't agree to her marrying a divorced man.

She wouldn't marry anyone but Ye Zhengting. Unlike silly girls like Jiang Shanshan who only talk about liking and admiring Commander Ye, she would take action.

Seeing the tense atmosphere, Shen Fenghe frowned. Having lived two lives, how could she not understand Zhong Jie's unspoken meaning? Even if she didn't say these words, she could tell from the subtle expressions on Zhong Jie and Jiang Shanshan's faces that they at least had feelings for Ye Zhengting.

Or should we go back to the guesthouse?

"Objectively speaking, the conditions in our military region are indeed among the worst in the southwest."

Just as Shen Fenghe was in a dilemma, Jiang Shanshan suddenly stepped in to smooth things over, "However, the family compound is still better than our dormitory building. I heard that there is a public bathroom on each floor. Unlike our dormitory building, there is only one small toilet on each floor. It is difficult to even turn around in it, let alone take a shower or wash clothes."

"Is this why you want to marry a soldier?" Zhong Jie looked at her sarcastically.

"No, that's not true!" Jiang Shanshan's face suddenly turned red.

Looking at her chubby, rosy cheeks, Zhu Jing smiled again, "Who says you have to marry a soldier to live in the family compound? We're soldiers' sisters too! As long as we're married, we can live in the family compound just the same."

"It feels like I'm marrying into your family." Jiang Shanshan covered her mouth and grinned mischievously.

"I'm an only child, so my parents would definitely be happy to have me as their son-in-law." Zhu Jing said, hands on her hips.

"From now on, Deputy Regiment Commander Lu will have to be called Deputy Regiment Commander Zhu," Zhong Jie teased.

"Go away! Who would want to marry him? He looks like a lump of coal. When the lights are off, all you can see are his two rows of teeth," Zhu Jing said with a disdainful sneer.

"Hahaha..." Jiang Shanshan burst into laughter.

Zhong Jie also covered her mouth and looked at the gourd.

The atmosphere in the dormitory finally returned to harmony, and Shen Fenghe breathed a sigh of relief.

The four girls were about the same age and didn't have any bad habits, so they got along fairly well.

Zhu Jing and the other two train every day, and also study current affairs and policies, read newspapers, attend meetings, etc. It is a semi-military management system. They basically have to leave at 6 am and won't be back until 7 or 8 pm. If there are rehearsals or other activities, they will be back even later.

However, they would all come back to rest at noon, and Zhu Jing would bring Shen Fenghe food along with her. She would also bring food in the evening. Shen Fenghe basically never left her room. She was either cleaning the room, doing laundry for them, or reading books and studying acupoints.

After all, it's a military region. Just like Ye Zhengting said, this isn't a market where you can just wander around aimlessly. Plus, given her ambiguous relationship with Ye Zhengting, it's better to stay in the dormitory than to show her face in public.

Moreover, when Zhu Jing and the others were around, it was quite lively. Zhu Jing could perform crosstalk and storytelling all by herself, and she would also share interesting and interesting things that happened that day, so she didn't feel bored or lonely at all.

This peaceful life was something she had never longed for. The only thing that bothered her was Zhong Jie's constant inquiries.

Whenever Zhu Jing wasn't around, she would seize the opportunity to come over and ask, "Sister Shen, what does your brother do?"

"Maike." Shen Fenghe was washing clothes and didn't even lift her eyelids.

"Maike?" Zhong Jie's eyes darted around. "So your family... is pretty strapped for cash? Did Commander Ye give a lot in betrothal gifts?"

Shen Fenghe paused, but still didn't raise her head. "I don't intend to take his betrothal gifts."

"Huh? Why? Who gets married without a bride price? Would your brother agree to that?" Zhong Jie was immediately surprised.

The Ye family is a prominent family in the capital, they certainly wouldn't be short of money for a dowry, so why doesn't she want one? Has she lost her mind? Or... does the Ye family simply not approve of the marriage?

"Zhengting, have you submitted your marriage application?"

Ye Zhengting, who was training his troops, was suddenly called back to his office by a phone call. As soon as he answered, he heard his mother urging him to get married.

He rubbed his temples. "Shen Fenghe doesn't want to marry me. I've temporarily arranged for her to stay in Zhu Jing's dormitory. I'll help her find a job as soon as possible and won't abandon her."

"Didn't Xiao Shen take a liking to you?" Zhu Shiying asked, frowning.

"she……"

"I knew it!"

Ye Zhengting was about to speak when his mother ruthlessly interrupted him.

"What girl with good taste would even look at you? Those who like you are only attracted to your face. If they knew more about you, they'd realize you're not even as good as Pigsy!"

"How can you talk about your son like that? Our Zhengting should be like Tang Sanzang, who is good for nothing except for his face," Ye Daqiang muttered discontentedly from the side.

Ye Zhengting gave a wry smile, speechless.

"It's alright, son," Zhu Shiying softened her tone and comforted him, "Mom's here. I'll help you propose to Xiao Shen."

"No..." Ye Zhengting hurriedly called out.

beep-

"Is Comrade Shen there? Do you have his phone number?"

Suddenly, the dormitory door was knocked on by the dormitory supervisor, Zhou Sufeng. Shen Fenghe opened the door, puzzled. "My phone?"

Zhou Sufen nodded with a smile, "It was your future mother-in-law calling."

"Future mother-in-law?" Shen Fenghe's eyes widened.

"Hurry, hurry! Don't keep your mother-in-law waiting."

Seeing her in a daze, Zhou Sufeng hurriedly pulled her out of the room and headed straight for the telephone window on the first floor. She even personally handed the receiver to her and made a gesture to ensure that she would not eavesdrop.

Shen Fenghe nodded blankly at her, then held the receiver to her ear and said nervously, "Hello, I'm Shen Fenghe."

"Xiao Shen, this is Zhu Shiying, Ye Zhengting's mother." Zhu Shiying's voice was smiling, much gentler than when she was on the phone with Ye Zhengting.

"Hello, Aunt Zhu!" Shen Fenghe nervously gripped the receiver.

Zhu Shiying smiled and admitted, "I'm calling you now because I want to propose to you on behalf of Zhengting."

Shen Fenghe's fingers trembled as she held the receiver, unsure how to respond.

Zhu Shiying's tone became more sincere: "Xiao Shen, I know you look down on Zhengting. He is indeed difficult to get along with. It's unfair to you to marry him. But he is a very responsible person. Maybe he won't be a considerate husband, but at least he can protect you and give you a stable home."

"I heard about your family situation from him. I think that people with blood ties are not necessarily relatives. Only those who truly love you and are good to you are relatives. I hope that we can become your relatives."

"Aunt Zhu..."

Shen Fenghe's eyes flickered slightly, her voice choked with emotion.

She lived two lives, and apart from the brief happiness of her childhood, she really didn't experience much love from her family.

Forget about caring for her, it would be good enough if she didn't harm her.

"Thank you, Aunt Zhu. Commander Ye is a very good person. I didn't look down on him; it was he who looked down on me... I will seriously consider our marriage."

She wiped her eyes and made a solemn promise.

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