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

The maid returned to the dining room with a blush on her face, and seeing Mr. and Mrs. Chang having their meal, she hurriedly went back to the kitchen.

Chang's mother watched her retreating figure thoughtfully, hurriedly ate a few mouthfuls of rice, and followed her into the kitchen.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

The maid blushed even more as she recalled what she had just witnessed, feeling incredibly embarrassed. "I... oh dear, I can't say it..."

Under repeated questioning from Chang's mother, the maid blushed and told her what she had seen. The more Chang's mother listened, the happier she became; her son had finally come to his senses.

Chang Jinxiang used to be serious and never smiled. He always did things in a very proper and orderly manner. Even when people joked about him and Su Qingya, he remained calm and composed.

Unexpectedly, in just a few months, Lin Yue changed him, and he became the one who took the initiative.

Lin Yue slept until the afternoon, and was still a little hot and sweaty. When she opened her eyes, she found that Chang Jinxiang was leaning against her with his arm around her waist. No wonder she was so hot.

She looked up at the man's chin, which was just starting to sprout stubble, and couldn't help but reach out to touch it, feeling a tingling, itchy sensation on her fingers.

Her hand traced up Chang Jinxiang's chin, outlining his thin lips and straight nose, her heart fluttering with a mix of excitement and secret joy.

Such an outstanding man is her husband. He didn't divorce her and even brought her back to the capital. Does that mean they can live happily ever after in this life?

She lowered her head and chuckled to herself for a while, like a child who had secretly done something naughty. When she looked up again, she met Chang Jinxiang's affectionate eyes.

Lin Yue blushed and tried to pull her hand back, but Chang Jinxiang grabbed it and kissed it, saying, "If you want to touch me, then touch me openly."

Lin Yue turned her head away, not daring to look at him, and said vaguely, "I didn't."

Chang Jinxiang chuckled softly, teasing her on purpose, "I am your husband, my body and heart belong to you. You can kiss and touch me as you please, of course, when no one is around."

Lin Yue blushed deeply and nudged him, saying, "When did you become so glib? You've changed since you came back. Is this how you coax Miss Su?"

When Lin Yue first arrived in the capital, Su Qingya and the words Su Qingya had spoken involuntarily came to mind.

Thinking of how she and Chang Jinxiang were well-matched in their previous life, living in harmony and happiness, her inferiority complex resurfaced and became unbearable.

Feeling unworthy of Chang Jinxiang and afraid that he would be ridiculed because of her, she didn't really want to go out, no matter how curious she was about going to the capital. She would stay away for as long as possible.

Seeing her lost in thought, Chang Jinxiang kissed her on the lips and said seriously, "Xiaoyue, I have no romantic feelings for Su Qingya. I would never do that to her. I never have before, and I never will. Do you believe me?"

The gap between them is enormous; can it really be bridged so easily?

Lin Yue didn't want to spoil the sweet atmosphere, so she just nodded gently, "It's late, it's time to get up."

Chang Jinxiang got out of bed feeling refreshed, drew back the curtains, and began to tidy the quilt. Lin Yue sat on the bed and watched him silently.

While doing what he was doing, Chang Jinxiang asked Lin Yue, "Would you like to go out for a walk? Mom has prepared a wheelchair for you, I can push you out to have a look around."

He saw a brand-new wheelchair by the door, and knew without asking who had prepared it.

Lin Yue was about to nod, but after looking at her leg, she bit her lip and shook her head. "No, I'll wait until my leg is better before I go out."

Chang Jinxiang knew what she was thinking and didn't want to force her. "Alright then, you stay home and recover well. I'll take you sightseeing when you're better."

At dinner time, at Lin Yue's insistence, Chang Jinxiang carried her to her wheelchair and pushed her to the dining room.

When Chang's mother saw him push Lin Yue out, she gave Chang Jinxiang a reproachful look, "You should have stayed in the room with Xiaoyue to eat. Why did you come out? What if you hurt your leg?"

Lin Yue glanced at Chang Jinxiang and hurriedly explained, "Mom, it was my idea to eat out. I wanted to eat with you all."

Madam Chang had the maid bring two more sets of bowls and chopsticks, and affectionately patted Lin Yue's hand, "Good child, this is your home, there's no need to follow so many complicated rules, as long as you're happy."

She genuinely loved this daughter-in-law. When she first returned to Beijing, her relatives and friends advised her to get a divorce from Chang Jinxiang, feeling that Lin Yue's background was not good enough for the Chang family.

They eagerly introduced their own children, or their relatives' children, but Chang's mother rebuffed them all.

Lin Yue is a sensible child. Just because of her kindness and the fact that her son likes her, he doesn't care about whether they are a good match or not.

The Chang family lacked nothing, so they didn't need to find a wife of equal social standing to add to their wealth. The most important thing was that the two children got along well.

Those who had been gossiping were slapped in the face by Chang's mother and stopped talking. They dared not say anything to Chang's father either.

She hadn't informed anyone outside about Chang Jinxiang's return yet. She wanted the young couple to rest well and was also afraid that people would disturb Lin Yue's recovery.

Lin Yue ate her meal quietly, occasionally talking about what happened at the garment factory and the friends she met at the hospital.

The two chatted animatedly, passing food to each other, quickly leaving Chang Jinxiang standing to the side. Chang Jinxiang, feeling jealous, picked at the rice in his bowl, looking at the two with resentful eyes.

She really shouldn't have come back. Now Lin Yue's attention is elsewhere, and she can't even see him anymore.

Chang Jinxiang coughed a few times on purpose, and Lin Yue gently asked him if he had choked and patted his back, while Chang's mother grinned from side to side.

Her son was actually jealous of her, his mother, which showed how much she liked Lin Yue. This realization made her very happy, and she ate an extra bowl of rice.

Seeing the sweetness between the young couple, Chang's mother couldn't help but complain to Chang's father, "It tastes better when there are more people. Your father is busy every day and is never home. I eat alone. Even the most delicious food tastes bland."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue placed another piece of meat in Chang's mother's bowl. "Mom, I'll eat with you every day from now on. Once my leg is healed, I'll cook for you."

Mother Chang nodded with satisfaction, "Xiaoyue is so filial. I've always wanted a daughter, and now my wish has come true."

After dinner, Lin Yue offered to help clear the dishes, but the maid quickly stepped forward, saying, "No need, no need, I can do it. You all go watch TV, don't take my job."

She had worked for the Chang family for many years. Seeing that Chang's mother and Chang Jingxiang had become much more cheerful due to Lin Yue's influence, she was happy and couldn't help but tease her.

Chang's mother was amused by her words, "Alright, alright, you do it, let's go watch TV."

She wouldn't let Chang Jinxiang push her wheelchair, insisting on pushing it herself. Just then, the doorbell rang, and she glanced at her son, saying, "Go open the door and see who's here."