80 village women marry military officers; it was supposed to be a fake marriage.

Chang Jingxiang followed behind her, watching her cautious manner, and couldn't help but want to hug her, but was also afraid that she would get angry.

Lin Yue looked around the room and asked Chang Jingxiang in confusion, "Where is this?"

Chang Jingxiang pulled her to sit on the bed. "I've been temporarily transferred to the town's cultural bureau. This is the house the unit arranged for me. We'll live here from now on."

Lin Yue's mind went blank, and she stared at him blankly. "Why? Aren't you going back to the capital?"

Chang Jingxiang rubbed her fingers and said guiltily, "The problems in Beijing haven't been resolved yet, and I can't get a job. I can't go back yet; I'll have to stay here for a while longer."

I brought all the things I usually need. The rest are still in the old house. See if there's anything else you need, and we'll get it next time we go back.

He needs to win his wife over first, make her stop divorcing him, and make her fall deeply in love with him before he can take her back with him.

He had already told his parents his thoughts, and they were very happy. They told him not to worry about anything, just stay here and appease his wife, and they would send him money and gifts.

Lin Yue thought for a moment and said, "But I want to work in a garment factory."

Chang Jingxiang held her hand tightly, not intending to let go. "Okay, you can rest at the factory at noon. I'll pick you up after work in the afternoon and take you back in the morning."

Lin Yue pulled her hand away, saying apologetically, "Wouldn't that be too much trouble? You go about your business and don't worry about me. The factory dormitory is quite nice, and it's convenient to live there and go to work."

Seeing that Chang Jingxiang did not react, Lin Yue's gaze moved up from her hands and came into view of Chang Jingxiang's injured expression.

Chang Jingxiang looked at Lin Yue with a deep gaze, his eyes filled with disappointment and a hint of grievance.

Lin Yue had never seen Chang Jingxiang like this before, and hurriedly explained, "We're getting a divorce, so it's not convenient for us to live together. Besides, I can't keep bothering you. I should learn to solve problems on my own."

Chang Jingxiang lowered his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Are you in a hurry to divorce me? My affairs haven't been investigated yet. If we divorce now, the higher-ups will think there's something wrong with my lifestyle, and I probably won't be able to go back."

It's fine if you want to distance yourself from me. You finally found a job, don't let my family background affect you.

Lin Yue awkwardly cracked her knuckles. "That's not what I meant. I just thought it was too much trouble for you to travel back and forth. The garment factory isn't very close to here, and I was worried it would affect your work."

Chang Jingxiang was secretly pleased to see that she seemed to be softening. "It won't affect anything. If you let me do well, I might be able to go back earlier."

Lin Yue didn't know much about these things, but since he said so, she was willing to help him. "Ah...oh...okay, if it can help you, I can cooperate."

Chang Jingxiang stepped forward and patted Lin Yue's head. "Are you hungry? Let's go to the cafeteria for lunch."

Lin Yue asked cautiously, "Do you have any vegetables at home? I'll cook for you."

"Not now. Let's go buy some together after we finish eating, and see if we need to get anything else."

Chang Jingxiang took Lin Yue's hand and led her to the cafeteria, introducing her to everyone they met along the way, "This is my wife."

Lin Yue couldn't understand what he was thinking. They were about to get a divorce, yet he was still introducing people to each other. It would be such a hassle to explain things to others later.

She tugged at Chang Jingxiang's hand, and Chang Jingxiang thought she was shy again. "It's okay, we'll be colleagues from now on, we'll see each other eventually."

Lin Yue thought about it and agreed. Chang Jingxiang wouldn't stay here for long. Once he returned to Beijing, he probably wouldn't contact anyone here anymore.

I would never go to such a government compound, so there's little chance of us meeting. My worries are unnecessary.

It was Lin Yue's first time in the staff canteen. She blinked curiously and looked around. Chang Jingxiang found a seat for her and asked, "What would you like to eat?"

Lin Yue looked around at what the people around her were eating, and it all looked delicious. She smiled and said, "Anything is fine."

Lin Yue smiled obediently.

"I heard that Chang Jingxiang was introduced by the town mayor. He was able to be directly parachuted into the Cultural Bureau. It seems that he has a very strong background."

“I heard he was seconded from a nearby village. Look at his build, he doesn’t look like a farmer at all.”

"I heard he's a soldier, from Beijing, and his family is all in the military. A few days ago, a military vehicle even came to see him."

"She's good-looking and comes from a good family. She's much better than my husband. If I could marry someone like that, my life would definitely be blissful."

"Such an outstanding man, to find such a country woman, is such a mismatch."

"Look at his physique, broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs, he must be good in that area too."

"Shh, aren't you afraid someone will hear you speaking so loudly?"

Lin Yue was drawn over by their voices. A woman at the next table stared at Lin Yue, her disdain and contempt undisguised.

Lin Yue quickly looked away, trying her best not to listen to what they were saying.

Lin Yue stuck out her tongue. These city people really know how to have fun, bringing up things like this.

Back in the village, many people said she wasn't good enough for Chang Jingxiang, but she doesn't take those words to heart anymore.

During the meal, Lin Yue wanted to ask about Su Qingya's situation, but didn't know how to bring it up.

Seeing her hesitant expression, Chang Jingxiang placed a piece of pork rib in her bowl. "What do you want to say?"

Lin Yue bit her chopsticks. "What about Miss Su?"

"She's already back in Beijing," Chang Jingxiang replied simply, not intending to continue the topic.

She just left like that? It seems they had already discussed it, and Su Qingya went back to wait for him.

Chang Jingxiang noticed that the little girl was lost in thought again, picking at the rice in her bowl with her chopsticks but not eating any vegetables.

He couldn't help but gently stroke Lin Yue's nose. "What are you thinking about?"

Lin Yue said in a muffled voice, "It's nothing."

Chang Jingxiang patiently served her food, asking, "How was your day? Did you enjoy work?"

Lin Yue thought of Li Mingyue's matter, and her eyes darkened. She didn't want Chang Jingxiang to know that she had been fighting, so she didn't say anything.

"Oh, that's alright."

Chang Jingxiang noticed the change in her expression. She didn't want to talk, and he couldn't force her. He needed to work harder to get her to open up to him.

After dinner, Chang Jingxiang took Lin Yue to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy things on his bicycle. Lin Yue yawned sleepily on the back seat, as the day's events had taken a toll on her energy.

Upon hearing this, Chang Jingxiang's lips curled slightly. He gripped the handlebars with one hand and pulled her hand to his waist with the other.

Lin Yue immediately snapped out of her daze, leaned forward, and asked Chang Jingxiang what he was doing. "Hold on tight, I'm afraid you'll fall."