Involuntarily stirred, Yu Yin quickly averted her gaze, looking at the scenery outside. Throughout the journey, he focused on driving while she observed the landscape.
Every time she tried to initiate a conversation, he would respond with the most concise words. Although she was his wife, there remained an immense distance between them.
The scenery pulled her thoughts back to more than two months ago. Ye Zhengchen had applied to the organization, claiming his doctoral research tasks were too heavy and he needed assistance with reports and materials. He also mentioned he was not young anymore and needed someone to care for his daily life.
After careful consideration, the organization initially refused his request due to the risk that having a woman nearby could expose his identity. However, Ye Zhengchen returned to the country, and eventually, the higher-ups agreed to assign a woman to help him. As his wife, Yu Yin saw this as a rare opportunity.
Having been alone together for three years, even a strong heart would be worn down over time. Using her father’s position in the military, she successfully secured this opportunity.
In the conference room, the superior conveyed the organization’s decision to them. Ye Zhengchen suddenly stood up, declaring, “No way!”
In a military discipline as strict as a mountain, the words “freedom” and “choice” were taboo.
The superior was stunned. “What did you say?”
“I have the freedom to choose who I marry,” Ye Zhengchen replied.
“This is the organization’s decision,” the superior began. “Considering your identity…”
Ye Zhengchen interrupted, “Is this the organization’s decision, or Director Ye’s decision?”
The superior’s face changed dramatically as he slammed the documents on the table. “Sign! This is a military order!”
The document was a “Marriage Registration Application Statement,” filled out and awaiting his signature. The words “military order” left Ye Zhengchen no room to argue. He picked up the pen, but before the ink could touch the paper, he broke it in his palm.
“I won’t sign!” He threw the pen down, standing straight with an extraordinary posture. “You can send me to a military tribunal.”
“You…!”
If anyone else had spoken so defiantly, they would have faced punishment, but Ye Zhengchen was an exception.
