The tycoon's wicked wife from the era of literature has been reborn.

The streetlights beside the flowerbed flickered, as if they were about to go out.

Zhou Zhenghua took a deep breath, realizing that if the stalemate continued, the dormitory lights would be turned off.

He coughed twice and said, "Since you don't want to talk, then we won't talk today. It's getting late, you should go back to your dorm. I'm leaving."

Ouyang Yan, who had been holding back her anger for a long time, broke down instantly, and tears streamed down her face.

Zhou Zhenghua frowned slightly. For some reason, he was already getting annoyed by her silent tears.

His accusing gaze made it seem as if he had done something terribly wrong to her, causing her immense suffering.

But she clearly ran back to the dormitory on her own.

As a result, when he came to pick her up, she threw a tantrum at him for an hour.

There were many mosquitoes at night, and he got bitten several times, which made him very itchy and irritable.

If I had known she was this way, I definitely wouldn't have gone through with the marriage!
These thoughts flashed through Zhou Zhenghua's mind, and he was startled by his own idea.

How could he think like that?
The marriage was a mutual decision, and he and his wife were in love with each other. They overcame many obstacles to finally be together.

Feeling guilty, the man looked at his wife, who was silently weeping with grievance, sighed, stepped forward, and embraced her tightly despite her pushes and resistance.

What Ouyang Yan needed most at that moment was a firm hug, especially since she knew he was someone who didn't like to have intimate interactions with others in public.

This hug broke his previous resolve, and Ouyang Yan immediately felt her special place in his heart.

Tears streamed down her face like a burst dam, but her resistance grew weaker and weaker until she finally embraced the husband she both loved and suffered from.

She cried and questioned, "Why did you come here again? Your sisters-in-law said I haven't gotten pregnant even after a month of marriage, that I'm a barren hen, and that you should find someone who can lay eggs. Go find someone, go find someone!"

Hearing this, Zhou Zhenghua was also taken aback. "Did my eldest sister-in-law and second sister-in-law really say that?"

He still didn't know why his wife had suddenly run back to the staff dormitory.

I only knew that I had a disagreement with my family, but I never expected it was because of this.

Zhou Zhenghua grew up in the village, and he thought these kinds of remarks were more like jokes, so he just ignored them.

On second thought, my wife grew up in the city and probably hadn't experienced these things, which is why she took the joke seriously.

“I didn’t expect them to make such a joke. Don’t be angry. When we get back, I’ll tell Mom to warn my sister-in-law and second sister-in-law to stop making such jokes to you.”

"They were just saying it casually, you don't need to take it to heart. They haven't been to school and don't understand culture or science."

Ouyang Yan wiped away her tears, finally feeling a little better.

But when she recalled her mother-in-law's indifferent attitude at the time, she felt like crying again.

"Even your mother isn't speaking up for me. Does she share the same thoughts as my sister-in-law and second sister-in-law?"

Don't blame her for thinking badly of people; she even suspected that her mother-in-law might have tacitly approved of it, or even done it on purpose.

Ouyang Yan grew up pampered by her parents and family and never experienced any malice.

But she wasn't stupid; she could sense the hidden implications in her mother-in-law's seemingly caring words about her health.

This made her feel very anxious, which is why she always clung to her husband for intimacy at night.

But my husband is busy during the day, and when he gets home he still has to write all sorts of documents, so he doesn't put down his pen until late at night.

Several times she hinted at inviting him to sleep, and he would come over, pat her on the shoulder, and say, "Go to sleep, it's too late, we have to get up early tomorrow."

Such an obvious rejection would normally be something Ouyang Yan could easily understand and accept.

However, under the constant pressure from her mother-in-law, this reaction made her feel wronged, as if she was working hard alone but not getting any cooperation.

What bothered her even more than his lack of cooperation was the intense sense of shame.

What woman wants to do this every day?
Will he think she's a woman who's hard to please?

Ouyang Yan cares most about her husband's opinion of her; she is truly afraid that her husband will think of her as that kind of bad woman.

The long-term suppression and forbearance finally exploded under the "jokes" of her sisters-in-law.

Ouyang Yan thought to herself, if Zhou Zhenghua hadn't shown up today, she would have gotten a divorce as soon as she got back!

The reason for the divorce wasn't that she didn't like or love the man, but that she simply couldn't stand his family anymore! She couldn't live with these country folk for even an hour or a minute!
When Zhou Zhenghua mentioned going back with him again.

Ouyang Yan shoved him away forcefully and growled, "Either we get a divorce, or we move out on our own. You have to choose one!"

This was the first time Zhou Zhenghua had ever seen her so devastated.

His face was flushed, his whole body was tense, his hands were clenched into fists and held in front of him, and his expression became ferocious.

Her trapped-animal appearance is completely different from the girl who used to be, with a bright smile, full of sunshine, and eyes full of dependence and love.

Zhou Zhenghua was shocked.

He suddenly realized how much his wife despised his background.

But he couldn't go back to the past.

He married her, so he has to take responsibility for her.

This is his wife. Even if she despises her family and background, she is still the wife he must love and understand.

The man took a deep breath, tilted his head back slightly, and swallowed the bitter taste rising in his throat.

"Can't you stand my family?" He tried to keep his tone as calm as possible.

Ouyang Yan: "Yes, I can't stand it, I absolutely can't stand it."

"And what about me?" Zhou Zhenghua looked into her eyes.

Ouyang Yan blinked in confusion, "I love you, why would you ask that? You and your family are different."

Zhou Zhenghua lowered his eyes and smiled sarcastically. He was actually just like his family.

But this woman didn't know that.

Only Gao Qinghe knew what kind of person he was.

But she no longer wants to keep him in her heart.

It's all his fault. How can an upright and outstanding young man be like a hypocritical villain, wanting both ways?

He deserves what he has now.

“Didn’t your dad say that the transfer order from the town would be issued soon? Before that, you should go back to your parents’ house and stay there. Once my transfer is approved, we’ll move to the town separately.”

"However, my company might only give me one room, and we'll need to rent a more spacious place ourselves. Is that acceptable to you?"

Ouyang Yan was overjoyed. "Really? When did my dad tell you?"

She was so happy to hear that she didn't have to live with her family.

Zhou Zhenghua felt that her smile was mocking his incompetence and despicable nature.

But now he is a good son-in-law on whom his father-in-law has high hopes, and he has a responsibility to make his wife happy.

"I went to your house this morning to look for you, and Mom told me secretly."

Zhou Zhenghua smiled with relief, "As long as you're happy, I'll do anything for you."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Yan's happy smile instantly faded, her brows furrowed, and she cautiously looked at him with her tear-reddened eyes.

"Brother Zhenghua, are you upset that I separated you from your family?"

Zhou Zhenghua took her hand and escorted her back to her dormitory. "Nothing of the sort. Our little family and you are the most important things."

To reassure him, Ouyang Yan promised, "Every month after I get my salary, we'll give Mom fifty yuan so she can eat whatever she wants and buy whatever she wants. I'll take good care of her."

Zhou Zhenghua looked at his wife with surprise and gratitude, "Yanzi, thank you. It's my fault for making you suffer."

Ouyang Yan thought about how she would be able to move out and live alone soon, and she no longer wanted to dwell on the things that had happened before.

She shook her head considerately and said, "We are husband and wife, and husband and wife should care for each other."

Zhou Zhenghua smiled, moved. "Yes." (End of Chapter)