The Beautiful Lady Just Wants to Slack Off, but the Rugged Officer Spoils Her

[Historical era + reborn + military marriage + army compound + win-her-back saga + clear-headed heroine]

Jiang Ran is fair-skinned and beautiful, with a lazy streak. Reborn in 1976, all she wants is to hold on to her ration coupons and lie flat.

In her previous life, when her husband asked for a divorce, she cried and made a scene. In the end, the divorce was forced through, and she died of illness on a bitterly cold spring night in the 1980s.

This time, when Xu Chen hands her the divorce papers again, she crosses her legs, her cloth-shoe tip swinging back and forth.

“Fine by me. I get to keep the house, plus 120 yuan a month for ten years.”

The neighbors gather to watch the drama. “Jiang Ran, your husband’s leaving you. Your ration coupons are about to dry up!”

Jiang Ran munches on a snack, not even looking up. “Then let’s divorce. Once I get my settlement, I’ll still eat and drink well.”

Lin Xiao from the cultural troupe comes over with food for her. Jiang Ran accepts it with a smile, then turns to Xu Chen. “The braised pork is too fatty. Get ribs next time.”

The day Lin Xiao transfers away, Jiang Ran stands at the courtyard gate and waves. “Have a safe trip!”

Deputy Section Chief Han tries to trip her up behind the scenes. Jiang Ran stays calm, gets the facts straight, and turns the tables on him.

Su Yumei wants to assert her authority in the homeowners’ committee. Jiang Ran just gets on with what she needs to do, leaving nothing undone, from the sewing class to helping struggling families and building support among the residents.

Someone mutters, “Company Commander Xu, your wife is lazy and greedy. Why keep her around?”

Xu Chen shields her behind him, his voice low. “She’s my wife. I’m happy to support her, lazy and greedy or not. Got a problem with that?”

That night, Jiang Ran rubs her sleepy eyes and mutters, “Weren’t you going to divorce me? Hurry up and sign. I want to enjoy the good life.”

The man bends down and pulls her into his arms, his voice stubborn. “Divorce? Don’t even think about it in this lifetime.”