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

Seeing his sister-in-law's reaction, Ge Jiangtao was also indignant.

"Sister-in-law probably didn't expect this either, did she? Do you think she's gone mad? I've already told her I want to remarry her, and she still... I really don't know what to do with her."

Ge Jiangtao clutched his head in anguish.

He couldn't utter a single word of what he overheard at the Shang family's house last night. If his sister-in-law found out that they had actually thrown dirty water on her, she might hang herself in a fit of anger.

In their countryside, reputation is extremely important.

So he was furious at the Shang family’s attitude last night; they said those things to force his sister-in-law to her death.

Sister-in-law Ge looked at Ge Jiangtao, who was holding his head, and her eyes flickered slightly.

The moment Jiang Tao looked up, Sister-in-law Ge covered her eyes, choking back tears, and said, "It's all my fault. If it weren't for me and Xiaoshan, my sister-in-law wouldn't have argued with you, and she wouldn't have divorced you... Waaah..."

"Sister-in-law, how can this be your fault? I've already said that this is a problem between Ah Hua and me, and it has nothing to do with you," Ge Jiangtao hurriedly advised.

Sister-in-law Ge sobbed and shook her head: "It's all my and Xiaoshan's fault! Jiang Tao, we've dragged you down. We're just country bumpkins, it's normal that Ahua looks down on us. I was overestimating myself and trying to be good sisters-in-law with her, which is why she's annoyed with me."

Wiping away imaginary tears, she continued, "Jiang Tao, go and persuade Ahua to come back. Xiaoshan and I... we'll go back to our hometown and give this house to her, okay?"

Seeing his sister-in-law crying so sadly and saying she wanted to go back to her hometown, Ge Jiangtao was extremely anxious. He wanted to persuade her not to overthink it and that he had no intention of sending them back to their hometown, but then he remembered what he had said in the political department, and he couldn't say anything to comfort her.

Sister-in-law Ge's sobbing became very soft, but she didn't hear what she wanted to hear.

Her heart sank instantly.

Ge Jiangtao actually wanted to send the mother and son back to the countryside...

She will absolutely not go back!

She didn't want to work in the fields with her child; it was too hard and tiring.

"Jiang Tao, I know your difficulties. Don't worry. Ahua is making things difficult for you, but your sister-in-law can't make things difficult for you. I'll pack my bags right away."

After saying that, Sister-in-law Ge turned and walked out, but the sound of her crying drifted back.

Ge Jiangtao was extremely anxious and rushed forward to block the doorway.

"Sister-in-law, please don't be like this. I really have a difficult situation," he said painfully.

Sister-in-law Ge paused in her sobbing and asked, "What's wrong? Is Ahua making things difficult for you?"

"Yes!" Ge Jiangtao said through gritted teeth, "She wants me to send you all back to your hometown, otherwise she won't remarry me."

Sister-in-law Ge almost cursed him out in front of him.

Who does Shang Hua think he is? How dare he make such a request!

But before she could utter a word, Ge Jiangtao continued, "If she doesn't remarry me, I might lose my military uniform!"

Ge Jiangtao clutched his head in anguish, completely unable to think of a solution.

To solve this problem, all you need to do is send your family members to the countryside so they won't disturb your and Shanghua's lives.

But he couldn't be that ruthless.

My mother is old, my nephew is young, and my sister-in-law is kind and forbearing. If I really go back to my hometown, I will definitely be bullied to death.

Sister-in-law Ge's face also looked extremely unpleasant.

Retire from the military and go back to your hometown? How can that be allowed?

"Jiang Tao, what exactly happened?" she asked anxiously. "Explain yourself clearly! How did it get so serious that I have to take off my uniform?"

Originally, Ge Jiangtao had no intention of saying anything, but under the deliberate guidance of his sister-in-law, he finally revealed the truth.

Sister-in-law Ge never expected that Ge Jiangtao would do such a foolish thing.

If Shang Hua really brings them down, they'll have no choice but to slink back to their hometown.

People back home will laugh at them to death.

"Jiang Tao, you're really muddle-headed," Sister-in-law Ge couldn't help but complain.

"I know, I just had a couple of drinks and got a little tipsy..." Ge Jiangtao scratched his head and said, "I didn't do anything to her at all, how dare she report me? Sister-in-law, I'm really at my wit's end. I promised Political Commissar Xie that I'd resolve this within a few days, but Shang Hua is completely unresponsive!"

Ge Jiangtao became increasingly angry as he spoke.

Seeing him like this, Sister-in-law Ge knew that her former sister-in-law had completely broken Ge Jiangtao's heart.

She clenched her fist.

She didn't welcome Shang Hua back to the house at all.

To be precise, she doesn't welcome any outsiders to her home.

This home should belong to them as a family.

But right now, protecting Ge Jiangtao is the priority.

Sister-in-law Ge rolled her eyes and whispered to Ge Jiangtao, "Jiangtao, don't worry, this can be resolved. Invite Ahua over for dinner tomorrow, and I promise I'll make sure you get what you want."

"What method?" Ge Jiangtao asked anxiously.

Sister-in-law Ge smiled slightly: "Don't worry about it, it's bound to work. You just need to invite the person over."

Ge Jiangtao didn't know what his sister-in-law could do, but he believed her without a doubt and immediately promised to bring the person over no matter what tomorrow.

Upon entering the Shang family home, Shang Hua sneezed three times.

Shang asked worriedly, "Sister, did you overdo it last night? Should you take some medicine?"

Shang Hua dismissed it: "Someone is indeed insulting me, probably Ge Jiangtao and his family."

As he spoke, he sneezed several more times.

Shang Jia scoffed: "Sister, we don't allow feudal superstitions these days."

"I was just saying it offhand, how can that be called feudal superstition?" Shang Hua scoffed. "Why are you still staying at home instead of going to work?"

"I'm taking leave! My injury... no, I have to stay home and take care of you! Mom and Dad are so busy with work, they can't take care of you, I have to help you." Shang Jiang patted his chest loudly.

Shang Hua pouted: "Forget it, even if you don't go to work, I still have to. You should just stay home and recover from your injury."

As she spoke, she suddenly remembered something and burst out laughing: "Speaking of which, Ge Jiangtao's injuries are much more serious than yours. His face... tsk tsk, it's almost covered in all sorts of colors."

Upon hearing this, Shang Jiang immediately became smug: "I told you I was pretty good, but you didn't believe me!"

Shang Hua smacked him on the head and said irritably, "Still bragging? Peng Wanzhou gave him a good beating last night, what's it to you?"

Shang Jiang's eyes widened immediately: "Sister, you...you're not taking my side, you're actually siding with Peng Wanzhou? You...you're not really interested in him, are you? He's five years younger than you!"

"Don't talk nonsense!" Shang Hua blushed slightly at his sudden remark.

It wasn't because she had a crush on Peng Wanzhou, but rather because mentioning Peng Wanzhou reminded her of what happened in his dorm last night, and her dream that night...

"Alright, I'm leaving now. You can stay home by yourself!"

Fearing that Shang would ask more questions, she quickly grabbed her things and left. She had recently taken a long leave and had just returned to work, so she was very busy.

Shang shook his head behind him and muttered, "Impossible, my sister would never be interested in someone younger..."