Chapter 5 I’ll take you to the station

Yang Niannian nervously watched the doorway. She didn’t know if Lu Shi would fly into a rage when he discovered the mismatch. A college-educated wife turned into a semi-literate one, who could accept that? Good looks were insignificant compared to reality and career.

A pair of big feet wearing liberation shoes stepped into the room. Looking up, she saw a sturdy, five-foot-tall figure. The two tufts of mustache above his lips were particularly eye-catching, his bulging ox eyes looked fierce and violent, and his dark skin made him look like a complete brute.

Yang Niannian was stunned, her mouth slightly open, she looked at the man in front of her in disbelief. She thought that the man Yang Huiying could like, if not exceptionally handsome, should at least be decent? “Move aside, the door is this big, you’re standing here, how can the Commander come in?” Li Fengyi pushed the burly man into the room, then he and Lu Shi entered the room one after the other. Seeing Yang Niannian’s dumbfounded expression, he chuckled, “Sister-in-law, the Commander is here.” Then he pulled Zhou Bingxing out, muttering, “Sister-in-law just arrived, the Commander must have something to say to her.

Let’s go out…” He said so, but when he reached the corner of the doorway, he didn’t move away. She looked towards the doorway and caught sight of a pair of army green shoe tips. She noticed that Lu Shi also turned his head, obviously realizing that Li Fengyi hadn’t left. His brows were furrowed, and there was a hint of coldness in his eyes. Yang Niannian wasn’t sure if he would expose her on the spot. She nervously clutched the hem of her clothes; her palms were sweating.

She didn’t dare to look at Lu Shi closely, she lowered her head and didn’t say anything. She had only taken a quick glance at him before, but she had memorized his features.

He had sharp and distinct features, smooth facial contours, deep and long eyes, a high nose bridge, and his lips, neither too thick nor too thin, were slightly pursed, adding a touch of coldness to his expression, yet he exuded a sense of righteousness. Just from his appearance, Yang Niannian had a good impression of him. In her previous life, she was a face-obsessed person, and this life was no exception.

“You…” “My name is Yang Niannian.” Lu Shi looked her up and down with a puzzled expression. He was about to speak when Yang Niannian spoke urgently. Lu Shi narrowed his eyes slightly, “Take your things and come with me.” His tone was devoid of warmth, she didn’t know if he always spoke like this, or if he was angry about being tricked.

When Yang Niannian reacted, Lu Shi had already reached the door. She quickly grabbed her things and followed him. She happened to see Li Fengyi and Zhou Bingxing running away in a panic. She didn’t dare to say anything, she followed behind Lu Shi. Lu Shi’s long legs came in handy at this moment. He took two steps for every one of hers. She had to jog to keep up with him. The family compound was in the yard next to the army.

It was only a few minutes’ walk. Entering the yard, there was a large open space first. There were many vegetable plots near the wall. Further ahead were three four-story buildings. The stairs leading up to the buildings were all open iron stairs, making a dull sound when you walked on them. Lu Shi led her to the door of room 302 on the second floor of the first building.

He took out a key from his pocket and opened the door. He lived in a one-bedroom apartment. The furniture was simple: a square dining table, a desk, a chair, and two small wooden stools. On the desk were two books, a thermos, and two enamel mugs on the table. The door to the inner room was closed, she couldn’t see inside. Yang Niannian had just taken a look at the interior when she saw Lu Shi turn his head and look at her. He said expressionlessly, “Tell me, what’s going on?” Yang Niannian was startled. She mustered her courage and said, “It’s just like you see. My sister went to college, she has a new boyfriend and doesn’t want to marry you. My mother didn’t want to return the money to your family, so she gave me to your family instead.” Lu Shi frowned, “Your sister got a marriage certificate with me.” She was a person, how could she be treated like an object and given away? “The name on the marriage certificate is not my sister’s real name.

My sister’s real name is also Yang Huiying. I’m Yang Niannian. The one who got the marriage certificate with you is me. Your whole family was tricked by my mother.” She didn’t know if it was the residual emotions of the original body, but when she mentioned this, Yang Niannian felt wronged. Tears flowed uncontrollably. She stubbornly wiped her tears, but the more she wiped, the more they came, even her snot was running down her face.

She simply gave up and let it flow down her cheeks. Seeing her crying like a heartbroken woman, Lu Shi swallowed the words “Marrying someone into the military is illegal.” He already had a crybaby at home, how could he handle another one? He frowned, “I’ll send you to the station.” Yang Niannian was anxious when she heard this. She looked at him with a stubborn face, “I’m not leaving. I told my mother and brother that I wouldn’t go back.

” Yang Huiying didn’t know that Lu Shi was a commander, so she let her marry him. A man who was so handsome and capable, if she missed this chance, she wouldn’t find another one even if she searched with a lantern. Since they had already gotten a marriage certificate, they could cultivate their feelings. If she went back, she might be forced to marry someone else.

She had nowhere else to go, it was better to try getting along with Lu Shi. Lu Shi looked at her, “Do you know what it means to stay here?” Yang Niannian nodded, “I know.” Lu Shi was a commander at such a young age, he would have even greater opportunities for advancement in the future. Only a fool would get a divorce. Yang Tianzhu had said something right, if she got a divorce, the men she found in the future might not be better than Lu Shi. Lu Shi looked at her delicate and youthful face.

He didn’t dislike her. He pursed his lips and asked, “Have you thought it through? Are you sure you want to stay?” Yang Niannian sniffed. She was about to say “I’ve thought it through,” but when she exhaled, she blew a snot bubble. Her face turned red with embarrassment, and she couldn’t say what she was going to say. She used her toes to dig at the soles of her shoes, wishing she could dig a hole and bury herself. Shameful, it was so shameful… Lu Shi couldn’t bear to look at her.

He averted his gaze, “Rest for a while, think it through carefully.” By the time Yang Niannian came to her senses, Lu Shi was gone. She put her bag on the table and didn’t dare to rummage around. She wanted to find some water to wash her face.

As soon as she went out, she heard a group of children playing in the yard downstairs. Yang Niannian stood on the balcony of the corridor and looked down. She heard a group of children playing downstairs, including the little boy she had saved.

Yang Niannian was about to greet the children when she heard a little fat boy say to the boy, “Your dad got you a stepmother, he won’t love you anymore.” The boy, as if his tail had been stepped on, retorted loudly, “You’re lying.” The fat boy argued with reason, “I’m not lying.

My mom said that stepmothers are all mean, they’ll beat their children every day.” The boy started to cry, and soon an old lady came over to comfort him. Yang Niannian thought to herself: This little fat boy has a really bad mouth.