Reborn before the famine, kicking away the scumbag's family and living a carefree life.

132. Commitment

“Yuan Wenjie, when I made that call just now, I didn’t know if you were there, what you would say, or what the outcome would be, but in the end, I was right. You are a completely trustworthy person.”

Yuan Wenjie laughed heartily: "For more than two years, you have deliberately kept your distance from me, and sometimes you even hesitated to say anything. When we first met, you didn't even dare to tell me your real name, saying that your name was Liu Qing. Now I am honored to receive such affirmation from you. This is the greatest praise for me."

Su Jinru smiled sheepishly.

It turns out that she was so cold in his eyes.

I deliberately kept my distance simply because I was afraid he would discover my secret.

After all, he was such a smart and wise person that he could immediately understand her meaning with just a glance or a gesture, so there was no need for many words when the two of them interacted.

This kind of person made her feel both relaxed and scared.

He felt at ease because he understood her, and the two of them had a great rapport.

Fear stemmed from the fact that she often felt completely exposed in his presence.

But at the same time, he gave her the utmost respect and freedom.

When the two of them are dealing with each other, she decides the time and the rules.

“Yuan Wenjie, actually, my keeping my distance from you wasn't out of coldness. Back then, I didn't understand you, so I was more cautious…”

"You don't need to explain, I understand."

His words, "I understand," struck her heart once again.

She remembered a phrase: hearts in harmony.

Instantly, she felt her face flush red.

How could she use that word on a man!

He was simply an understanding man, or as people often say, someone with high emotional intelligence. Such a person interacts with everyone in the same way, understanding others, easily empathizing with them, and winning the favor of many people.

Yuan Wenjie continued, "You're not cold-hearted. Every time we go to your place to pick up goods, you bring us lots of delicious food. My cousin often misses the meat pies and fruit you made."

"If you like it, I'll bring you more next time."

"No need, that's enough."

"By the way, I told the people in the Public Security Committee that you are still a soldier. So, are you still a soldier?"

"It still is."

“Su Jinru, I may have to go out of town again and I don’t know when I will be back, so for future business, please continue to have my cousin contact you.”

"Didn't you just get back from dealing with some things? Are you going out again?"

"Yes, one thing after another has happened."

"When I get back, we'll go get a marriage certificate."

Su Jinru's heart skipped a beat.

"If anyone makes things difficult for you again when I'm not around, you'll have a marriage certificate, so you won't need to call to verify it anymore."

“You don’t have a legitimate husband. You’re constantly being harassed by bad men or slandered by jealous women. It breaks my heart to see you so bothered by these things every day.”

Su Jinru felt a warmth in her heart; it was the first time she had been so tenderly cared for by a man. However, she still felt a little uneasy.

Having a soldier as a shield is certainly ideal.

To prevent her from being constantly troubled by those rumors and gossip over the years.

The child is often ridiculed by others as a result.

In later generations, it was quite normal and common for a woman to divorce and raise her child alone.

However, this was a rare occurrence for her at the time, and many people couldn't understand it, feeling that she didn't seem like an unwanted woman, so how could she choose not to remarry?

Divorce is already considered heretical, and divorce without remarriage is seen as abnormal by most people.

If she had a husband in name only, she wouldn't have to face the strange looks from others every day, nor would she have to go to such lengths to lie and make up stories because of other people's slander.

Over the years, she has been like a firefighter, going everywhere to put out fires.

With a husband in name only, she was spared these rumors and gossip, and naturally, there was no fire for her to extinguish.

Why aren't you saying anything?

"I... am a little touched. You are willing to make such a big sacrifice to help me. You are still unmarried. If you get a marriage certificate with me, it will be unfair to the girl you like in the future, and it will also be unfair to you."

"It's okay, anyway, I never planned to get married, and you never planned to remarry. We're just doing this to appease others!"

"I see. Is it because your family has been pressuring you to get married, so you need a marriage certificate?"

"Yes, yes, you're pretty smart, you guessed it right away."

Su Jinru: "No matter what, you're still at a disadvantage. You're still unmarried, while I'm a woman with two children. Your family definitely won't agree to you marrying a woman like me. This marriage certificate isn't really useful to you; it will only increase your family's worries."

"Don't worry, I can make my own decisions."

"Thank you!"

"Why thank me? We both got what we needed."

"It's very late. The two children are at home, so I have to go back. I hope you have a safe journey."

"Wait for me. Once I've sorted things out, I'll come to you right away to get our marriage certificate."

"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back."

When Su Jinru returned home, her two children were still awake.

By this time, they would have already gone to sleep.

Anran looked at her mother with longing eyes.

"Mom, how was it ultimately resolved?"

"Wang Yuzhen was arrested by the Public Security Committee and will be locked in a dark room for ten days. The charge is that she defamed and slandered the family members of military personnel."

"Are we really military family members? You and Uncle Yuan are really married?"

"Uncle Yuan and I are not married. He cooperated with me in a play to protect us."

"So, the call went through, and Uncle Yuan acknowledges that you are his family member?"

"Yes! Otherwise, not only will Wang Yuzhen not be punished, but she will also slander me even more severely. The three of us will be pointed at and talked about by everyone all the time. You don't want to live like that, do you?"

Both children shook their heads.

"Anran, Anxin, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

An Ran: "What is it?"

“Mom just called Uncle Yuan. He said that in order to prevent something like today from happening again, he has decided to continue this charade.”

"It means that if anyone asks you in the future who your father is, you have to tell them that your father is a soldier in the military."

The two children looked at each other and remained silent.

Su Jinru explained, "This is a temporary measure. We just want to live a good life, but there are always some people who like to spy on and interfere with other people's lives. Uncle Yuan said that in order to protect us, he would pretend to be your father. That way, others won't say that you are children without a father."