A charming widow in her 70s married a factory manager and raised his children.

"Xiao Zhao, look at my face... I accidentally fell and hurt myself last night, so I can't go out and see people. Can you explain to the political commissar for me? If it's not something important, I can go over in a few days after I've recovered."

Ge Jiangtao spoke politely, but Xiao Zhao remained cold: "You were injured in a fall? Are you sure?"

Ge Jiangtao's expression changed drastically.

Since the other party asked this question, it means that someone said something.

Who else could it be? Only Shang Hua!

Ge Jiangtao could no longer refuse and had no choice but to go with them to the political department.

Sure enough, Shang Hua stood there, head held high, chest out, looking dashing and spirited.

He often didn't really like her appearance.

Women are supposed to be gentle and weak, relying on men, but she can never learn that.

However, he couldn't help but be drawn to her because of her appearance.

Ge Jiangtao took a deep breath: "Political Commissar, you wanted to see me?"

Political Commissar Jie looked at him with a deep gaze: "Regimental Commander Ge, Comrade Shang Hua came to report a problem to us. I think it's necessary to have you come over. I want to hear what you have to say."

Ge Jiangtao looked at Shang Hua, and after a moment, he stood at attention and saluted Political Commissar Xie, saying loudly, "Political Commissar, I did do something I shouldn't have done to Shang Hua last night, but we used to be husband and wife and had a deep affection for each other. We regretted our divorce two years ago and were planning to remarry, so I think she should be able to forgive me for what happened last night."

Upon hearing that they wanted to remarry, Political Commissar Xie smiled and said, "Remarriage is a good thing! When do you plan to hold the wedding?"

Ge Jiangtao smiled sheepishly, "This... depends on Ahua's opinion. Political Commissar, you were my and Ahua's witness at our wedding, you know our relationship. As for last night... she's just upset. I'll apologize to her..."

"Commissar Xie, I never agreed to remarry," Shang Hua said coldly, his face stern. "Ge Jiangtao is spouting nonsense to shirk his responsibilities. How can you believe him?"

Political Commissar Xie's smile froze, and he frowned: "What exactly is going on with you guys?"

"Replacing Political Commissar is my responsibility!" Ge Jiangtao interjected. "You know Ahua's temper. She has grievances against my mother, sister-in-law, and nephew. She even threatened to divorce me back then because of this. I was too impulsive at the time, and I've regretted it deeply these past two years. I sincerely want to remarry Ahua. For her sake, I'm willing to send my mother, sister-in-law, and nephew back to our hometown!"

After finishing his sentence in one breath, Ge Jiangtao said softly to Shang Hua, "Ahua, I really know I was wrong. You don't like them, so I'll send them back to their hometown. No one will bother our lives anymore. After we remarry, we'll have a few more children, and we'll definitely live a happy life in the future."

"This isn't right," Political Commissar Xie frowned. "Ahua, you can't do this. Every family has conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, but you can't lose your temper and bully people over it, and you certainly can't send someone away because of it! If you do this, people will talk behind your back, and Chief Shang won't allow you to do it either."

Political Commissar Xie meant well and tried to persuade him earnestly.

Shanghua knew he meant well, so she couldn't get angry at him.

There was no point in dwelling on Ge Jiangtao's words. Shang Hua, with a stern face, saluted Political Commissar Xie: "Political Commissar Xie, this isn't the place to discuss distant relatives' affairs. I'm here for justice! Last night, Commander Ge took advantage of me being alone and tried to assault me, dragging me into a corner. Fortunately, Comrade Peng Wanzhou happened to pass by and rescued me. I've already made myself perfectly clear. Political Commissar Xie, you're not planning to protect Commander Ge, are you?"

"Ahua!" Ge Jiangtao said urgently, "How can you say that? How can you use the word 'indecent assault' between us... We're in love!"

"Commissar Jie, don't listen to Ahua's nonsense. She's just being stubborn with me. Please let me have a proper talk with her," he pleaded.

"Political Commissar Xie, I have nothing to say to Regiment Commander Ge. If the Political Department doesn't accept my report, then I'll report it to the Public Security Bureau, or I'll report it to a higher-level leader. There's always a place in this world where reason prevails!" Shang Hua's gaze was resolute.

Upon hearing that the local public security bureau would be involved, Political Commissar Xie knew that this matter would not be easy to handle.

After a moment's thought, he said in a deep voice, "Comrade Shanghua, I understand your attitude, and I have recorded what you said. However, this matter involves the reputation and future of a regimental-level cadre, so we need to conduct a thorough investigation. Can you give me a few days?"

"Okay!" Shang Hua nodded. "Then I hope Political Commissar Xie can investigate the truth as soon as possible and give a result. I'll be waiting for your news."

She left as soon as she finished speaking, her back ramrod straight.

As soon as she left, Political Commissar Xie slammed his hand on the table: "Ge Jiangtao, what exactly happened? Did you really do something to betray Shanghua?"

"Political Commissar, I didn't! I was telling the truth just now!" Ge Jiangtao hurriedly said.

"The problem isn't whether what you said is true or not, but that Shanghua is going to hold you accountable! Do you know how bad this will be for you and for our unit? Let me tell you, if this is true after the investigation, you'll be stripped of your uniform!" Political Commissar Xie said bluntly.

After listening to Political Commissar Xie's outburst, Ge Jiangtao, his face ashen, finally said, "Political Commissar Xie, give me a few days. I will explain things to Ahua, and she will remarry me!"

Political Commissar Xie scoffed in annoyance, "That's for the best!"

When Ge Jiangtao left, the back of his clothes was soaked with cold sweat.

He didn't expect Shang Hua to be so ruthless, actually reporting him and even threatening to report him to the police.

How could she not care at all about their relationship of so many years?

Even if you don't care about their relationship, shouldn't you at least consider your own reputation? Shouldn't a woman suffer in silence when faced with something like this? Why is she the one who jumps out to gossip and criticize without any shame?

If this happened in their village, the girls would have jumped into the river.

Ge Jiangtao grew angrier the more he thought about it. When he got home, he was so angry that he had a headache and went straight to bed on the kang (a heated brick bed).

Mother Ge was already worried about him running around despite his injuries, and when she saw that something was wrong with him, she quickly came over to ask what had happened.

Not wanting her to worry, Ge Jiangtao waved his hand and said it was nothing, he just wanted to be alone for a while, and that's how his mother chased him away.

But after Mother Ge left, her sister-in-law came.

"Jiang Tao, you look terrible. Are you feeling unwell? Should we go to the infirmary?"

When his sister-in-law arrived, his brother-in-law was still lying down, which was against etiquette. He quickly got up and replied, "I'm fine."

"Jiang Tao, something must have happened. You can't hide it from me." Sister-in-law Ge said worriedly, "Is it something to do at work? Or is it Ahua...?"

Upon hearing his sister-in-law mention Shang Hua, Ge Jiangtao couldn't hold back any longer.

He had been thoroughly humiliated by Shang Hua and had been wanting to have a good talk with someone for a long time; his sister-in-law was undoubtedly a good candidate.

"Ahua has gone mad!" Ge Jiangtao said, his face contorted with anger. "She actually went to the political department to report me, and said that if I wasn't punished, she would report me to the police."

"What?" Sister-in-law Ge exclaimed in surprise.