Chapter 91: A Lifetime Hanging a Urine Bag

Lin Zhiguo seemed to have all his bones sucked out of him as he slumped into the chair, covering his face with both hands, emitting gasping breaths that sounded like sobs.

Lin Zhiguo had compromised.

He could only swallow his teeth and blood, accepting this glaringly green hat, accepting this bastard child, and continuing to be this utterly pathetic living cuckold!

Shen Wei watched his pained expression, her eyes gleaming with cold excitement.

Just then, a knock sounded at the door.

Lin Zhiguo mechanically opened the door to see Regiment Commander Yang standing there in plain clothes, holding a net bag of high-grade nutritional supplements and fruits, his face wearing its usual gentle smile.

“Zhi Guo, I heard your wife isn’t feeling well. I was worried, so I came to check on her. Now that you’re married, you should live well together from now on.” Regiment Commander Yang’s gaze passed over Lin Zhiguo, landing precisely on Shen Wei inside the room, filled with undisguised concern.

He wasn’t even bothering to act in front of him anymore.

Lin Zhiguo’s face turned ugly.

Looking at this hypocritical face, he wanted nothing more than to smash his fist into it!

But he didn’t dare.

He could only force out a smile uglier than crying, stepping aside, his voice dry and hoarse: “Th… thank you for your concern, Regiment Commander… please, come in…”

Regiment Commander Yang strode in openly, placing the items on the table, even naturally patting Lin Zhiguo’s shoulder: “Take good care of Weiwei. She’s a key protected person now. Don’t worry about work matters; the organization will consider them.”

Shen Wei immediately stepped forward, smiling with coquettish shyness and happiness: “Thank you, Regiment Commander~ You’re too kind~”

The ambiguous glances exchanged between the two didn’t even try to avoid Lin Zhiguo, the “husband.”

Lin Zhiguo stood numbly to the side, watching them flirt right before his eyes, the sense of humiliation nearly drowning him!

He could only lower his head, gritting his molars, squeezing out a humble response from his throat: “Yes… yes… Regiment Commander, rest assured… I’ll definitely take good care of her…”

Only then did Regiment Commander Yang leave satisfied, hands clasped behind his back.

Shen Wei triumphantly put away the nutritional supplements, even ordering Lin Zhiguo to make her a cup of malt milk powder.

Lin Zhiguo numbly complied.

At this moment, he finally clearly realized.

His life, from inside out, was already completely rotten!

And all of this was the result of his own step-by-step choices!

He regretted it… truly regretted it to the core!

In the Commander’s small building.

Liu Zhenjun returned from a meeting in Jingshi, covered in dust, and sensed a different atmosphere as soon as he entered.

After hearing He Xiulan recount the earth-shattering changes that had occurred within this single day, he was first shocked, then heavily slapped his thigh!

“Good riddance! Should’ve divorced long ago! That kid Lin Zhiguo isn’t worthy of Wanqin at all!”

Liu Zhenjun’s voice boomed, his face showing genuine relief and delight: “Little sister, don’t be sad! From now on, this is your home! Big brother will back you up!”

He Xiulan also smiled kindly: “Exactly! This is a tremendous joy! Worth celebrating!”

Yu Wanqin felt warmth in her heart.

Holding her daughter’s soft little body in her arms, she felt genuinely comforted: “Yes! Thank you, Mom, thank you, brother!”

That evening, Yu Wanqin helped with preparations while He Xiulan cooked a large table of delicious dishes.

Glossy braised pork, tender and smooth steamed fish, along with various stir-fried dishes and soups… the sumptuous dishes were laid out on the dining table, making it even livelier than Chinese New Year.

Gu Yanbin was also invited over. He had taken off his military jacket, wearing only a shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, a relaxed smile on his face.

He had also brought a bottle of his own treasured fine wine, pouring a glass for both Liu Zhenjun and himself.

“Wanqin, congratulations on escaping the sea of bitterness and gaining a new life!” Gu Yanbin raised his glass, his eyes sincere and fervent.

Liu Zhenjun also lifted his glass, his smile hearty and bright: “Indeed!”

Yu Wanqin couldn’t drink alcohol, so she could only raise her teacup.

Her face wore a genuine smile, tinged with a faint blush: “Thank you, Brother Liu, thank you, Commander Gu, and Godmother, thank you all for always helping me!”

The three exchanged glances and downed the wine and tea in their cups.

“What’s there to thank! We’re all family!”

He Xiulan smiled as she served her more food.

Although Xinxin still didn’t speak much, she could clearly feel the relaxed and joyful atmosphere. She ate quietly, occasionally imitating Grandma by serving Tongtong, who was sitting beside her, a piece of meat she couldn’t reach.

Gu Jingnan was also happy.

Auntie Yu had gotten divorced—maybe she could become his mom now!

He was truly one step closer to his dream coming true!

He patted his chest and declared: “Auntie Yu, if anyone dares to bully you and Tongtong again in the future, I’ll be the first to beat them up!”

Although Si Muchen didn’t speak, he nodded heavily, his gaze firm and serious.

Tongtong grinned, her voice soft and childish: “And me! I’ll protect Mom too!”

The children’s innocent chatter made the adults burst into laughter, unable to close their mouths.

The meal was warm and lively, filled with laughter and joy.

Gu Yanbin had drunk a few glasses of wine, and his eyes were brighter than usual. When he looked at Yu Wanqin, his gaze was so gentle it seemed almost dripping with tenderness, the admiration and affection within impossible to conceal.

Liu Zhenjun and He Xiulan exchanged a glance, sharing a knowing smile.

After the meal, Gu Yanbin escorted the mother and daughter home.

He was in an extremely good mood, lifting Tongtong up and placing her on his shoulders for a “horse ride.”

The little girl hadn’t experienced this much before and felt her horizons broaden.

She giggled happily, her silver-bell-like laughter filling the entire small courtyard.

Gu Yanbin carried her on his shoulders, slowly circling the courtyard. Gazing at the last trace of sunset glow on the distant horizon, he suddenly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of barely noticeable nervousness and anticipation: “Tongtong, does Godfather treat you and Mom well?”

“Yes! Godfather is the best!” Tongtong hugged his head, answering quickly and loudly.

“Then…” Gu Yanbin paused, his voice growing even softer: “How about letting Godfather become your real dad?”

“Godfather will be good to Mom and to Tongtong for a lifetime, a hundred times, a thousand times better than now!”

Tongtong was stunned for a moment, tilting her little head as if thinking seriously.

She had actually noticed long ago that Godfather liked Mom!

And Godfather was both capable and gentle, much better than that awful biological father!

The little girl was only stunned for a moment before immediately answering happily and loudly: “Okay! Tongtong wants Godfather to be Dad! I want Godfather to be with us forever!”

Gu Yanbin’s heart was instantly filled with immense joy!

He was as happy as a big boy getting his favorite toy for the first time, unable to resist trotting around the courtyard with Tongtong on his shoulders, making the little one giggle with delight, her clear laughter carrying far into the distance.

As they played, they passed near the old Lin family’s place.

The small room was brightly lit, with chaotic shadows moving about, and faintly audible were Lin Youcai’s agonizing wails and Old Mrs. Lin’s heart-wrenching cries.

Gu Yanbin frowned and sent an orderly to inquire.

The orderly returned quickly, his expression peculiar as he reported.

“Chief, it’s Lin Youcai… He went missing yesterday, and no one in the Lin family bothered to search seriously. It wasn’t until tonight that he was found in the foul ditch behind the Military District…”

“When they pulled him out, the injury in that area… was already rotting from soaking. The doctor said there’s no hope of recovery now. Forget being a man, he won’t even be able to urinate normally for the rest of his life—he’ll have to live with a urine bag permanently.”