tood. His point was that the family would have to pay — financially!He nodded. "How much would you like to wager"Xia A-po smiled: "Not much, just one hundred and fifty yuan."Upon hearing this, Directo...Li Yan saw the girl with big eyes in front of him, and his stern expression softened.

He stepped forward: "Ning Zhiqing, we are all comrades-in-arms, don't be afraid. We are here to protect you and punish the bad elements!"

Ning Yuan's expression was complex and dazed.

She has been married to Li Yan for decades and there isn't any of those exaggerated plotlines you see in most novels, like being killed by her husband and a mistress.

Li Yan came from a good family and was known for his integrity and impartiality. He became the youngest team secretary in the commune at a very young age.

They were introduced to each other when she cut the line, and later fell in love freely.

Afterward, Li Yan studied at Lin Academy and became a promising young official in a state-owned enterprise.

By the time he reached thirty, he had become the youngest provincial-level cadre in state-owned enterprises at that time.

And she had always been just an ordinary worker in a regular department. Everyone said she got lucky and became the director's wife.

As Zhang Ailing once said, life is like a brocade robe, crawling with lice.

She worked too hard at the silk mill, working three shifts and still doing housework while pregnant. She suffered day and night, miscarrying three times. Finally, it was he who wanted a child that made him transfer her to the cashier position so she wouldn't keep having miscarriages.

He was so busy with work that he rarely went home in a year. He thought she couldn't give birth to a son and had a low level of education, and they had nothing in common.

He has a short temper and yells at people at home if anything upsets him.

Then later on......

He had a talented female reporter on his staff who was also his confidante.

Ning Yuan knew that Li Yan must have thought about divorcing her many times.

But due to social influence, the female journalist waited for him for ten years. In the end, they still didn't get together.

Everyone in the family compound seemed to know what was going on, but she could only pretend not to.

She earns a low salary, and divorce is taboo for people of her generation.

Everyone says he's just having a fling outside of marriage, that men have homes in their hearts and don't mind if she can't give birth to a son. She's just burning incense for him devoutly.

...

Every night, she stared blankly until dawn, her tears soaking the pillow. But during the day, she still pretended to be a dutiful wife and mother, managing the household as usual.

As days passed, Ning Yuan developed severe depression and suffered from insomnia night after night.

Depression won't attack others like someone with schizophrenia, but it attacks the patient themselves.

She retired early from her job, and her health began to decline with various immune issues. She experienced backaches, leg pains, and overall discomfort.

This is a glimpse into the lives of countless elderly, virtuous wives and mothers.

Ordinary and quiet, yet pain is like a dense network of needles pricking at my heart.

Every night she would imagine countless times, going back to the beginning, would she still marry Li Yan

And you, would you remarry your husband in this lifetime

......

Ning Yuan stared blankly at the face before her.

Li Yan also reached out with some worry and patted her shoulder: "Ning Yuan"

Ning Yuan jumped back instinctively, several steps in fright: "No!"

Li Yan's hand froze in mid-air. Several people around him, wearing red armbands, also looked at each other in surprise. What was wrong with this female educated youth

Ning Yuan took a deep breath, calming herself down and forcing a smile. "I'm sorry, I was just shocked."

Li Yan looked at the girl's pale face and large eyes, feeling compassion in his heart: "It's alright, the team will take care of you and won't let the bad guy get away with it!"

As he spoke, he glared hard at Rong Zhaonan who was leaning against the wall.

Rong Zhaonan looked at Ning Yuan expressionlessly, taking in her strange reaction.

What's the relationship between Xiao Te Wu and this battalion clerk They keep flirting, it's not normal.

"You hooligans, stop staring and get down on your knees! Behave yourselves!" A few red armbands beside Li Yan started reprimanding Rong Zhaonan as soon as he spoke.

Ning Yuan subconsciously looked at Rong Zhao Nan.

He was very tall, wearing black-rimmed glasses, bowing his head, his bangs covering half his face. He looked pale and submissive as he squatted against the wall.

Ning Yuan unconsciously took a few steps forward, standing in front of Rong Zhaonan: "Don't do this, he didn't bully me, he didn't do anything wrong."

The Red Sleeve members were all stunned, and Li Yan's face became serious again: "Ning Yuan, don't protect the bad guys out of fear!"

Ning Yuan took a deep breath, looked up at Li Yan and said, "No, I'm not afraid, and I'm not shielding bad people. Rong Daifu and I are discussing marriage."

Li Yan's face turned pale, and he stared at Ning Yuan in disbelief.

Although they haven't officially confirmed their relationship or started dating, it's clear they have a good connection.

He visited the Xiaocun team several times to inspect their work and assign tasks from the commune. When he saw her, they had a lot to talk about.

Her eyes met his with a mix of shyness and joy, and they made plans to meet again formally starting their relationship.

This morning, I heard that Ning Yuan had an incident last night. He immediately brought people over. He always believed she was innocent, and someone must have bullied her last night.

Why...

Before she was about to break through the window paper and confirm the relationship, she changed!

Several Red Army members saw Li Yan's face turn ashen, and they were suddenly a little confused. What was going on

They also know that the young squad leader is a handsome man known throughout the surrounding villages.

Many girls liked Li Yan, but it seemed he had taken a liking to a female educated youth. It was said that she had been bullied by bad elements, and he hurried over early in the morning.

But looking at the current situation, it seems like Li Yan is acting impulsively, isn't he

Ning Yuan averted her eyes and stopped looking at Li Yan. She clenched her fists and said, "I don't know who started this rumor, but Rong Daifu and I have already obtained a certificate in the village. We will go to register it tomorrow!"

God gave her a second chance at life, and she didn't want any relationship with Li Yan!

She's going to change her way of life this time, she'll never go down the old road again, and won't live a depressed life till she's old.

I wasn't brave enough before, afraid to take a chance. Now, those who have passed, it's time to say goodbye!

Li Yan stared blankly at her, not knowing why there was an indescribable pain in his heart.

It feels like something is being let go of.

He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists: "Since...it's good that Ning Zhiqing wasn't bullied, then I have work to do. I'm leaving now!"

Saying that, he turned and strode away.

The rest of the Red Sleeves looked at each other, then immediately followed.

In no time, the area around the cowshed was cleared of people.

Ning Yuan couldn't help but redden her eyes, leaning weakly against the wall.

She... was truly about to say goodbye to her past life completely, her heart aching with a mixture of bitterness and anxiety.

Rong Zhaonan patted his pants, stood up, and looked in the direction where Li Yan had left: "That young scribe is your object He seems to dislike me."

Ning Yuan rubbed her temples wearily: "No, Li Yan is very honest in these aspects. He would definitely not take revenge on you because of me."

Although Li Yan wasn't really a good husband, nor a good father.

He was an exceptionally upright person in his work throughout his life, a rare individual who lived a simple and honest life.

Although he held power in his hands, he was never corrupted and never sought personal gain.

Don't say that you bribed him with money. Even if someone offered him a crate of imported fruits, he would either refuse or hand it over.

He lived a life of integrity and incorruptibility. His wife and daughters rarely benefited from his position, he was a true model official who remained unstained by worldly pursuits!

Look, people are that complicated.

Rong Zhaonan looked at Ning Yuan speaking of Li Yan in a familiar tone, he raised an eyebrow —

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