Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander

Chapter 51: Chapter 51: Want a Divorce

Sun Chan’s hair no longer carries the large braid typical of rural origins; now it’s cut into a ponytail, bangs swept up, revealing a smooth forehead and bright eyes. She wears a white shirt and gray pants, the standard uniform issued by her workplace. Despite its simplicity, the outfit accentuates her graceful appearance.

"Really?" Sun Chan said with a smile, "I actually feel I’ve gained a bit of weight."

"You’re not fat at all, you should eat more."

Sun Chan pressed her lips into a smile. Gu Junming looked at her rosy lips, coughed a few times, and glanced out the window.

Suddenly, Sun Chan remembered, "Didn’t they say we were going to have a gathering between our side and your troop? Why didn’t Commander Gu go?"

"Hmm, I have a mission."

Sun Chan recalled he had mentioned it earlier, and smiled apologetically.

From the side, Xiao Wu chuckled, "He’s no longer a commander. He’s now the Deputy Battalion Commander!"

Sun Chan quickly smiled and said, "That’s good news! Being Deputy Battalion Commander must be quite a big position, right?"

Xiao Wu turned the steering wheel, smiling but saying nothing.

Gu Junming said, "Not really that big. Everyone I came out with has basically moved up already; I’m the last one. My abilities aren’t very great actually."

Sun Chan quickly said, "How could that be! I believe Deputy Battalion Commander must have worked hard to earn that position. Next time, you’ll surely do even better. Honestly, sometimes moving up takes a bit of luck."

Gu Junming smiled at her, she was the first in his circle to genuinely feel happy about his promotion.

Even his grandfather felt his promotion was slow considering his background and age, with some complaints in his words.

Bai Chuan had meddled several times, though unable to stop his advancement. But he advised Wang Guihua to send him to a certain place for a clerical position, so he could take care of his brother Jun Tao.

Gu Zishan surprisingly didn’t oppose Wang Guihua and agreed. One phone call was all it took to have someone send the transfer order.

Gu Junming firmly opposed it, very disappointed, and argued with his father, saying if forced, he would switch careers. After hanging up angrily, Gu Zishan finally gave it up. Father and son hadn’t communicated for about ten days due to this matter.

"Deputy Battalion Commander, what are you thinking about?" Sun Chan noticed Gu Junming’s face didn’t look good and grew nervous.

"Nothing." Gu Junming suppressed the irritation inside, smiled, and said, "I was just thinking today’s mission might be tough. Might not be able to get out all day."

Sun Chan said, "Ah! Then you guys won’t have a place to eat?"

Xiao Wu casually said, "We’ll just eat some compressed biscuits, we’re used to it."

Sun Chan said nothing as the car stopped at the village entrance, she got out and kept thanking them.

"It’s nothing, go ahead." Gu Junming nodded at her and closed the car door.

Sun Chan watched the car drive away before entering the village. Little did she know, Gu Junming kept watching her through the rearview mirror.

Guihua’s house was easy to find; asking around, she soon found it at the village entrance, with its spacious courtyard and two-story building. Such houses were rare in the 1980s countryside, showing the family’s good condition.

Guihua was in the courtyard, sunbathing with her son. She wore a red shirt and black pants, her figure not yet recovered, looking somewhat plump. She stared straight at the corn drying ahead, lost in thought as Sun Chan entered unnoticed.

"Big Sis!" Sun Chan greeted her with a smile.

Seeing Sun Chan enter, Guihua quickly stood up, surprised, and said with a smile, "You’re here!"

"I’ve come to see you, Big Sis. You look well." Sun Chan handed over some things.

Guihua didn’t stand on ceremony and accepted them directly, "I was thinking of buying baby formula, but the small shop in the village isn’t good, and I can’t get out."

"Isn’t Big Brother around?"

Guihua’s face changed, and she snorted, "Don’t mention him. I’ve decided to treat him like he’s dead, whether he comes back or not!"

Sun Chan knew something was up but didn’t question, only offering casual comfort. She played with the child in Guihua’s arms, noticing he’d grown robust with his mother’s attentive care.

Guihua asked about Sun Chan’s situation at the nursing home and nodded, "You’re a solid kid, wherever you go, you’ll stick it out."

After hesitating, Sun Chan said, "Big Sis, you seem unhappy. I’ve read in books that women can have emotional issues after childbirth... just feeling down..."

"It’s not feeling down, I’m ready to die!" Guihua impulsively burst into tears. Her crying made the child cry too. Sun Chan hurriedly held the child, gently patting his back.

Guihua wiped her tears with her sleeve, saying, "I want to divorce Wang Dabao."

"Big Sis! Don’t be impulsive; the child is still young." Sun Chan has lived two lifetimes; when she died in her past life, it was already the 21st century, but even then, not many people in the village were divorced unless the husband was gambling or in jail and life was unbearable. Otherwise, no one would seek divorce. Yet, Guihua chose divorce despite living a prosperous life.

Guihua continued, sniffling, "Everyone says he’s so good to me, but deep down I know, he’s only for the son. Since I got pregnant, he’s not concerned about me. Last time, that fox spirit has already moved in with him in the city. I’m just an abandoned wife! I dare not tell others; I’d be ridiculed. I’ve only told you."

Sun Chan sympathetically looked at Guihua. noveldrama

Listening to her recount her miserable days, with the child crying daily and only her to look after him, unable to get proper sleep. Wang Dabao used business as an excuse, not returning home for days, and when he did, he just played with the child for a while, left some money, and left. He wouldn’t even eat a meal at home.

Guihua wiped her tears and said bitterly, "I didn’t agree to meet the men my family introduced, choosing Wang Dabao because I thought he was good to me. But now, what’s the point? The beast made a fortune using my family’s connections and no longer cares about me. I’ve decided, once the child gets through the day, I’ll divorce him."

Sun Chan’s mouth opened slightly; actually, she hoped Guihua wouldn’t divorce, as the villagers’ gossip and disdain could overwhelm someone.

Guihua looked at her, "I know what you’re going to say. If you truly care for me, don’t stop me. I’d rather be a real widow than remain in a dead marriage. He doesn’t love me anymore, and I don’t care for him either."

"But your family wouldn’t agree, right?"