You Owe Me, My Love
Chapter 58

“But I will be applying to the military base soon right? If I work there, accommodation will bearranged for me and I won't have to drive to work anymore. Besides, if I need to go somewhereelse, I can use the military car right?” Bai Rong asked.

Gu Mingchen nodded and said, “I almost forgot about that.”

After a short drive, they reached the house of soldier number 108.

They could already hear crying and shouting coming from the house even before they stepped outof the car.

Bai Rong had a bad feeling. She unbuckled her seat belt and followed Gu Mingchen into the house.“Jin, put the knife down. What would mom do if something happened to you? You are my only son!"Soldier number 108's mother wept as she said.

Gu Mingchen dashed into the house immediately.

Bai Rong saw that the man on the bed was holding a knife against his own neck. He was veryagitated and his eyes were bloodshot.

Both his legs were gone.

“Number 108! What are you doing? Put the knife down now.” Gu Mingchen said sternly.

Number 108 paused for a moment as he saw that his chief was here. Still holding the knife, he said,“I am already a cripple, there's no reason for me to be alive anymore.”

"Cowards don't belong to the military. Even if you had lost all your limbs, you still do not have theright to end your life.” Gu Mingchen said in a deep voice, as he walked towards number 108.Number 108 lifted his chin higher and the knife was almost cutting into his skin. “Don’t come anynearer! I have already lost my legs. There's nothing more I can contribute to the country. I don'twant to be a burden to my wife. We just got married three months ago but I have already ruinedher happiness.”

“Don't talk about her anymore. She's already going to divorce you. Why are you still thinking abouther?” Number 108's mom was sobbing even harder now.

Gu Mingchen was making sense of the situation.

The reason why number 108 strongly requested to be discharged from the hospital right after hissurgery could be because of his new wife.

He might be triggered by his wife's intention to divorce him.

"Where is his wife? Get her to come here.” Gu Mingchen said coldly.

“Jin's wife is not willing to come. She will only come if he agrees to the divorce. She is such aningrate! When she married him, we gave her three thousand as dowry. That was our entire lifesavings.” The mother was quivering with anger in between sobs.

“Where is she now?” Gu Mingchen asked.

"She's staying at 20 Yellow Flower Village. It's the neighboring village.” Number 108's mom replied.“Number 108, chin up! We only shed blood and not tears. Don't let a woman look down on you. I'mgoing there now.” Gu Mingchen said sternly before he turned around and walked out of the door.Bai Rong followed behind.

“Isn't number 108's wife pregnant? She wants a divorce even though she’s pregnant?” Bai Rong wasconfused.

“Let's go and check out the situation first.” Gu Mingchen adjusted the GPS.

The next village was only five minutes away.

Gu Mingchen knocked on the door that was tightly shut.

An elderly lady opened the door.

“I am Jin's chief. I'm looking for his wife.” Gu Mingchen stated the purpose of his visit.

"Yaya doesn’t want to see anyone.” The elderly lady looked awkward.

"Didn“t she want a divorce? I'm here to talk about that.” Gu Mingchen said coldly.

“Let him in.” Jin's wife spoke.

After Gu Mingchen entered the house, Jin's wife stood in front of him and said, “You are Jin’s chief.”“Yes.” Gu Mingchen acknowledged.

“I want a divorce.” Jin's wife went straight to the point.

"Just because he lost his legs, it doesn’t mean that he can’t make you happy. He is from the SpecialForces, so his fitness level wouldn't be a problem.” Gu Mingchen tried to be discreet.

Jin's wife's eyes started getting red, “We have been married for three months. Apart from ourwedding night, he did not come home even once.”

“He has all the time to stay at home now.” Gu Mingchen replied

"Do you expect me to stay with a paraplegic? I don't want to. I will be made a laughingstock.” Jin'swife spoke determinedly.

Gu Mingchen looked at her with his deep eyes and said, “You are not allowed to divorce a soldierunless he had committed a serious sin. Your husband is our country’s hero. You cannot get adivorce.”

“But he can die. I will be freed when he is dead. I am only twenty-one years old. I don't have towaste my youth on a cripple.” Jin's wife said emotionlessly.

Bai Rong’s heart went cold.

She looked towards Jin's wife's stomach and said, “Don't forget that you are carrying a child.”

“I have already gotten an abortion. Why would I give birth to a cripple’s child? My life would reallybe ruined if I had done that.” Jin's wife said heartlessly.

Bai Rong wanted to give her a tight slap.

She had killed her own flesh and blood. This woman would never be good enough for Jin.

"What are your conditions for not getting a divorce?” Gu Mingchen started to negotiate. “You canlet me know.”

Jin's wife thought for a moment. “How much compensation is he going to get?” She asked.

"How much do you want?” Gu Mingchen threw the question back to her.

“Three hundred thousand. Not a single cent less.” Jin's wife demanded.

“I will give Jin three hundred thousand in compensation. His parents will also receive pension. If youdon't divorce him, you will receive it too. I would also like him to continue receiving treatment at themilitary hospital.” Gu Mingchen said in his deep voice and he turned around.

Once Jin's wife heard that they were going to get three hundred thousand, she followed behind GuMingchen. “Are you really going to give us three hundred thousand?” She asked.

“I don't have to lie to you.” Gu Mingchen said coldly.

"OK. Then I am not getting a divorce anymore. Jin listens to everything I say. I will ask him to receivetreatment at the military hospital.” Jin's wife had a change in attitude.

They drove back to Jin's house.

When Jin saw his wife, he immediately dropped the knife.

“I don't want a divorce anymore. Let's go to the military hospital to continue with your treatment. I'lltake care of you.” Jin's wife said.

Jin looked at Gu Mingchen with a grateful smile and said, “Thanks, chief.”

“I will make arrangements for someone to fetch you to the hospital. As for the compensation, youwill be receiving it within one month. Remember to rest well.” Gu Mingchen said in astraightforward manner and left.

In the car, Bai Rong could tell that Gu Mingchen’s mind was weighed down

She understood how he was feeling.

As Jin was his subordinate, Gu Mingchen must be feeling pained.

“Jin's wife is not good enough for him. A divorce might not actually be a bad thing. It leaves roomfor better opportunities to come by.” Bai Rong knew it well as she was in a similar situation.

“Jin cares about his wife a lot. Even if she’s not good enough for him, that's his choice. I cannotmake the decision for him based on my own judgement. I can only do what I can to fulfill his wishes.Rong...” Gu Mingchen looked towards Bai Rong and held her hand.

Bai Rong saw a flicker of pain in his eyes.

"What's wrong?” She asked

"A soldier cannot get divorced. If we get married, we will stay with each other for the rest of ourlives. I vow that I will never let you down in exchange for your sincere heart.” Gu Mingchen saidseriously.

He's right.

It would not be possible to divorce a soldier.

If she married Gu Mingchen, there would be no way back.

It did seem quite reckless to rush into the arms of another man because of the hurt she had fromthe marriage with Su Xuyan.

But soldiers were supposed to be very disciplined. If Gu Mingchen always remained faithful to her,Bai Rong would stay by his side forever.

She needed to let her emotions settle and give some careful thought to that...