Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2447 - 2383: The Reason for Leaving the Team

Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
Zhu Shun recounts his two-day struggle to catch a clever fish from the lake, intending to roast it, but releases it back into the water after Chiang Xiao remarks on its spirited nature, declaring it a friend instead. The group watches in stunned silence, surprised by his sudden change of heart despite their collective efforts. Meng Xinian hints at Zhu Shun's past departure from the special operations team for unspoken reasons, advising discretion. As they gather around the grill to share their abundant food, Zhu Shun admits bringing only matches and salt, but excitedly mentions a special item for a group toast.

Once he finished talking, he dashed toward the lake's edge and hastily unearthed a bottle of wine from the sandy shallows.

"Plum Wine! What do you think? It's crafted by the expert who made my vessel. He handed me two bottles, and only this one remains. Though it lacks much potency, the flavor is superb. You ladies should try a sip too."

"Darling, I've got an injury. Is booze okay for me?"

The esteemed Officer Meng grabbed the opportunity to shine again.

Zhu Shun let out a hearty chuckle.

"Sure you can, Meng Xinian! Obeying your wife in all things these days?"

"Absolutely," Meng Xinian answered steadily, "the wife's word is law. Heeding her guidance is always the smart move."

Chiang Xiao shot him a helpless stare.

That's plenty.

Does he have to put on this show for everyone?

Won't this just cement his image as a whipped hubby?

She's hardly that domineering.

She doesn't want folks seeing her as some fierce shrew.

Meng Xinian gave her a playful wink, then seized the moment when eyes were elsewhere to whisper near her ear: "Sweetheart, if I keep impressing you, might we start our honeymoon sooner?"

Chiang Xiao: "..."

Could she simply tell him to scram?

This bullying Meng Xinian actually believes this is him shining?

And all for that intimate reward!

What a bold rogue!

Thanks to Zhu Shun joining in, the vibe that afternoon stayed vibrant and cheerful.

Over the years, Zhu Shun had journeyed across vast distances, witnessed plenty, and regaled them with countless funny tales that left them in stitches.

They had planned for him to head back to the city alongside them, but Zhu Shun turned it down.

He claimed he wasn't ready to depart from this spot yet and would visit the city to see them once he felt truly satisfied.

With his firm stance, Chiang Xiao and Meng Xinian could only leave behind the leftover provisions for him.

By the time the four made it back to the city, night had fallen. Even though they'd feasted plenty earlier and felt no hunger, after the barbecue, they stopped at a modest diner to each get a serving of noodle soup.

Meng Xinian then shared the story behind Zhu Shun's exit from the elite unit.

"In those days, while Zhu Shun was posted far away, his family set up a wedding for him, and his folks went ahead and wed him off without his presence. Zhu Shun got lured home by his dad's feigned sickness—he hadn't been back in five years, sticking to the special forces base the whole time."

"Upon arriving, he discovered he was married. Zhu Shun flew into a rage, but his parents wept, implored, and groveled, even barricading him in a room with the woman, vowing not to release them until the union was sealed."

As Meng Xinian recounted the tale, his features remained neutral. Chiang Xiao grew a touch wistful, and Wang Yi appeared somewhat uneasy.

Yet no one cut in on Meng Xinian; they all hung on his words as he went on.

"In the end, Zhu Shun sealed the marriage with her. He endured staying at home for ten days but couldn't take it anymore. Even that short leave felt imposed. As he prepared to depart, his new wife inquired when he might leave the service and switch to civilian life, noting his aging parents and how, should kids come along, she couldn't manage the fieldwork alone."

Back then, Zhu Shun already resented the forced pairing, and after just ten days as spouses, her pushy demands to settle into farming ignited his temper. He snapped that if the fields were out, she could try trading or peddling goods. Since she'd chosen to marry him, no using future children as leverage—she ought to handle the household and tend to the elders during his absences."