It Turns Out It’s a Love Interest
Now wasn’t the time to overthink. In that moment, Su Su suddenly felt that perhaps her arrival had somehow caused Lin Chuan to get injured. She anxiously asked, “Did they say where he was injured? Is it serious?”
Lin Donghe paused, surprised by her concern. He hadn’t expected this kind of worry from Lin Chuan’s newlywed wife, especially given their differing backgrounds—it reminded him of his own dynamic with Qin Yueyue.
“They said it’s quite serious. He can’t get out of bed, so they’re asking for family members to come and take care of him.”
Hearing this, Lin Hai immediately said, “I’ll go tell Dad and Mom.”
“There’s no time,” Lin Donghe interrupted. “The person from the commune mentioned that Lin Chuan’s unit has a vehicle passing by to pick up family members. I’ve already told them I’d go.”
Upon hearing this, Su Su felt a pang of recognition—this scenario seemed familiar. However, she didn’t dwell on it and quickly said, “I’ll go too.” She was his wife, after all. If anyone was going to take care of him, it had to be her.
She turned to Lin Hai and instructed him to look after the house, then rushed to the back room to grab her backpack. Everything she needed was already packed, so there was no need for preparation.
As soon as she was ready, a green jeep pulled up outside. Though not brand new, it was functional, its exterior caked with frozen mud as if it had just climbed out of a mountain ditch.
Two soldiers stepped out. They greeted Lin Donghe with a handshake before glancing at Su Su. “Comrade Su Su?”
“Yes, that’s me. Can we leave now?” Su Su’s eyes were red from worry, her expression fragile yet determined, making her look even more endearing.
The soldiers exchanged a glance, silently admiring Lin Chuan’s luck. How did he manage to marry such a beautiful and caring wife?
“But Captain Lin specifically requested that you not come. He said the journey is long and tiring,” one soldier explained. Lin Chuan, just recently awake, had adamantly opposed having his family visit, particularly his wife, perhaps out of concern for her.
“My in-laws aren’t home, and Lin Hai has to look after his two younger brothers. I must go,” Su Su said firmly, leaving no room for argument.
Lin Donghe added, “I’m his cousin. Can I come along as well?”
“Alright,” one soldier finally conceded. Truthfully, they didn’t mind Su Su coming—if anything, it would be entertaining to see their captain’s reaction. After all, the nature of his injury…
Su Su, unaware of their thoughts, climbed into the backseat of the jeep.
The driver quickly said, “Sister-in-law, sit in the front. It’s more comfortable, and you can rest against the side. Sitting in the back might make you bump into someone.”
“Alright,” Su Su agreed, moving to the front seat.
As the jeep started to leave the village, someone came running toward them, waving frantically.
“Stop the car!” Lin Donghe shouted. He wasn’t sure why Qin Yueyue was here—could it be to see him off?
The vehicle stopped, and Qin Yueyue ran to the front, panting as she asked, “Comrade soldiers, I’m heading to the county. Could you give me a ride? If possible, I’d also like to visit Comrade Lin Chuan.”
“Who are you?” The soldiers were curious about this young woman wanting to see Lin Chuan.
Su Su’s mind clicked into place. The scenario felt oddly familiar because it was—this was a critical moment in the story.
In the original plot, the female lead had used the excuse of being Lin Chuan’s wife to care for him when he was injured. Lin Donghe had accompanied her, and during their journey, they’d taken a military vehicle to the county before being dropped off when the soldiers were assigned a new mission.
During their time together, the female lead and Lin Donghe’s relationship deepened, and they eventually had a child. Lin Donghe, unaware that the child wasn’t his, played the role of a happy father—until the truth came out, derailing his life.
So, this was *that* pivotal moment.
Su Su pressed her temples, realizing she had been too focused on Lin Chuan’s injury to connect the dots earlier. However, since the event was part of the original story, it likely meant Lin Chuan’s injury wasn’t life-threatening and that he would recover.
Relieved, she wasn’t angry about Qin Yueyue’s request. If she wanted to ride along, so be it. Once they reached the county, they’d go their separate ways.
Lin Donghe, however, seemed nervous, worried Su Su might take offense. But to his surprise, she didn’t say a word. Sitting quietly in the front seat, she clutched her backpack, her expression tense but focused.
He quickly explained, “Qin Yueyue’s family and the Lin family are old acquaintances. Can we bring her along?” It was common for people to visit their families during the holidays, so her request wasn’t unreasonable.
After some consideration, the soldiers agreed but told Qin Yueyue she’d have to sit in the back.
Grateful, Qin Yueyue climbed in and sat next to Lin Donghe. Handing him her luggage, she said, “Since Sister Su Su is going to care for Brother Chuan, I’ll just visit briefly.”
“Good,” Lin Donghe replied, hoping to set clear boundaries.
Su Su remained silent, staring out at the snowy, bumpy road ahead.
The rough terrain and icy conditions made the ride uncomfortable. After a while, Su Su began to feel nauseous. Clutching her chest, she dry-heaved, looking visibly unwell.
The soldier driving noticed her condition and immediately thought of his wife, who had experienced similar symptoms while pregnant with their first child. He mentally calculated the dates—Lin Chuan had been back for two months. Could it be…?
He cautiously asked, “Sister-in-law, are you feeling alright?”
Su Su waved him off. “It’s probably just motion sickness. Don’t worry; I have medicine for it.” She pulled out the remaining two tablets she’d brought for a classmate and popped one into her mouth.
The soldier hesitated, remembering how his wife had struggled with nausea during pregnancy. “Sister-in-law, sometimes it’s better not to take medication. Maybe you can try to endure it?”
“This is herbal—it’s more like candy than medicine,” Su Su explained, not understanding his concern. Seeing no further objection, she took the pill. The soldier silently prayed that the medicine was as harmless as she claimed. If it harmed the baby—assuming there was one—Lin Chuan would probably kill him.
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