Reborn Troops

Zhou Wanwan sat quietly in the room, looking at the gloomy sky outside the window. She was an ordinary girl, so ordinary that even she felt insignificant. However, fate always played tricks on her and did not give her a chance to breathe.

"Wanwan, it's useless for you to grow up like this." The mother's voice came from outside the door, with a hint of disdain and helplessness.

Zhou Wanwan lowered her head and silently accepted her mother's reproach. She knew that she was worthless in her mother's heart and was just a superfluous existence.

"I've found someone for you. You can go on the blind date tomorrow." The mother continued, her tone revealing her unquestionable determination.

Zhou Wanwan raised her head, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes. She was unwilling to marry a stranger casually, she had her own dreams and pursuits.

"Mom, I don't want to go on a blind date. I have my own ideas." Zhou Wanwan expressed her inner desire.

The mother sneered, "What do you think? What can you do?"

Zhou Wanwan's heart was hurt by this sarcasm, but she was not discouraged. "I want to study, I want to go to college."

Mother's face became even gloomier. "Study? Do you think our family has the money for that? What's the point of you being smart? You might as well find someone to marry."

Zhou Wanwan's eyes flashed with determination. "I will definitely find a way out. I will not be bound by this. I will pursue my dream."

The mother smiled coldly and said, "Well, if you can, find a good job and I'll see what you can achieve."

The morning sun shines through the window into Zhou Wanwan's bedroom, warm and peaceful. However, this morning, which should have been peaceful, brings endless troubles to Zhou Wanwan.

"Wanwan, your parents have found a good family and you are going to marry into it." Zhou Wanwan's mother told her this upsetting news while cleaning the house.

Zhou Wanwan raised her head and looked at her mother's busy back, feeling dissatisfied. She was only 23 years old, in the prime of her youth, how could she easily marry a stranger she had never met?

"Mom, I'm still young and I don't want to get married so early." Zhou Wanwan tried to express her reluctance.

The mother stopped what she was doing, turned around and looked at Zhou Wanwan, with a hint of determination in her eyes. "Wanwan, you know that our family doesn't have much money. This good family that is a good match for you is an opportunity that you can't miss."

Zhou Wanwan stared into her mother's eyes and felt her helplessness and anxiety. Her mother had always been doing this for her own good, but this time, Zhou Wanwan was determined that she was unwilling to give up her life.

"I understand your difficulties, but I really don't want to get married so early. I still want to pursue my dreams and see the outside world." Zhou Wanwan said firmly.

The mother sighed, looked at her daughter, and said gently: "Wanwan, you are my precious daughter, and I hope you can live a happy life. However, reality is cruel, and our family conditions do not allow you to pursue those things."

Zhou Wanwan bit her lip silently, tears welling up in her eyes. She felt herself trapped in boundless despair, as if her life was bounded by this.

The pressure of forced marriage made Zhou Wanwan feel suffocated, and she felt that she had entered a dead end. She needed to escape from this suffocating environment and find the life she really wanted.

So, a decision was quietly made in Zhou Wanwan's mind: to run away from home.

The next morning, when her mother found that Zhou Wanwan was missing, her heartache and worry reached a peak. She asked around but could not find any trace of her daughter.

Zhou Wanwan hurriedly packed her luggage and set out on the journey away from home. She believed that only in this way could she pursue her dream and find her own happiness.

She came to a strange city, everything was so fresh and full of hope. She found a simple job, although her life was simple, but the freedom and feeling made her feel happy.

However, as time went by, Zhou Wanwan gradually found that she was not as relaxed as she had imagined. She needed to face the hardships of life and the cruelty of reality. She began to miss the warmth of her home and the care of her mother.

On a cold winter night, Zhou Wanwan sat alone in the corner of the rental house, quietly thinking about her choices. She realized that escape could not solve the problem, she needed to face reality and find a way to live that was true to her heart.

Zhou Wanwan decided to go home, face her mother and face her own heart.

She packed her luggage, left this strange city, and set out on the journey home. She knew it would be a long and difficult journey.

Zhou Wanwan's life was shrouded in an atmosphere of oppression. She was forced by her mother to start dating. Her single identity became a shame for her family and a pain in her mother's heart. In the social circle, Zhou Wanwan was known for her intelligence and beauty, but she was constrained by her mother's oppression and could not freely choose her own happiness.

One day, Zhou Wanwan suddenly thought of her old friend Qin Chi. They used to be close friends, but due to various reasons, they gradually drifted apart. Faced with the helpless reality, Zhou Wanwan decided to find Qin Chi and propose a marriage agreement to him.

On that cold winter day, Zhou Wanwan came to Qin Chi's door wearing a heavy coat, with a look of determination and reluctance on her face. She knocked on the door, and the moment Qin Chi opened the door, their eyes met, and in the long river of time, they seemed to have returned to the past.

"Zhou Wanwan? Why did you come to see me?" Qin Chi's voice was filled with a hint of surprise.

Zhou Wanwan smiled and said, "Qin Chi, long time no see. I came to see you because I need your help with something. Can I come in and sit down?"

Qin Chi hesitated for a moment, then motioned Zhou Wanwan to come in. The two sat on the sofa, and Zhou Wanwan slowly opened her mouth and told Qin Chi about her blind date experience.

"I know this proposal may be a little sudden for you, but I really have no other choice. I don't want to marry a stranger, and I don't want to make my mother sad. So, I want to ask you, are you willing to sign an agreement marriage with me? We are only husband and wife in name only, but in fact we can continue our own lives. This can meet my mother's requirements and will not hurt our feelings."

Qin Chi was silent for a moment, looking at Zhou Wanwan's expectant eyes, he took a deep breath, and finally nodded.

"Okay, I promise you. However, this is only a superficial marriage, and we won't have a real married life. You have to promise that no matter what happens in the future, we must respect each other and not interfere with each other's personal lives. This is my bottom line."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Qin Chi's determined eyes, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She knew that even in such an agreed marriage, she had to be sincere and not let Qin Chi down.

After the marriage agreement began, the two continued their own lives. They did not have a common residence, no intimate contact between husband and wife, but just played the role of a loving couple in front of outsiders. However, this false relationship made Zhou Wanwan feel even more depressed.

When they were about to get married, Zhou Wanwan received a call from her mother, whose voice was filled with great anticipation and excitement.

"Baby, you are finally getting married! I have prepared a grand wedding for you, you must cooperate well and make our family proud!"

Zhou Wanwan felt powerless and painful when she heard her mother's words. She understood that this arranged marriage was just a cover for her mother, and what really mattered was that she could marry a suitable person according to the family's expectations.

As the wedding approaches, Zhou Wanwan begins to feel heavy pressure. She doesn't know whether she can hold on and whether she can keep her inner self consistent with her outer self.

Zhou Wanwan had a strong urge in her heart, she wanted to escape from this forced marriage situation. However, when she was about to marry Qin Chi, she felt an indescribable emotional entanglement...

On a hot summer day, Zhou Wanwan sat on the small balcony of her home, feeling heavy-hearted. She was a young and beautiful girl with a bright future and dreams, but she was troubled by the pressure at home.

Zhou Wanwan's parents have long put great pressure on her to get married and start a family as soon as possible. Although she is only 25 years old, still young and energetic, her parents believe that marriage is the only way for her to realize her life value.

At this time, Qin Chi appeared in Zhou Wanwan's life. Although they did not know each other deeply, Zhou Wanwan felt his gentleness and kindness. Qin Chi was a successful entrepreneur and had a prominent position in the family. He seemed to be an ideal candidate.

After some consideration, Zhou Wanwan decided to accept Qin Chi's proposal. Although she was a little hesitant and uneasy in her heart, she felt that this was to avoid more pressure and conflicts. They decided to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a marriage certificate, and this decision was also Zhou Wanwan's explanation of her choice to her family.

When they arrived at the Civil Affairs Bureau, Zhou Wanwan was both excited and complicated. While waiting, she began to wonder whether her life should be decided by others. Just as she was lost in thought, Qin Chi gently held her hand and gave her a little comfort.

Finally it was their turn to register. The staff of the Civil Affairs Bureau took out the marriage certificate, and the two stood face to face, their eyes met. The staff began to read it, and Zhou Wanwan felt her heartbeat speed up, as if an invisible bondage was tightly trapping her.

"Are you willing to become a legal couple?" the staff asked.

Zhou Wanwan's lips trembled slightly, but she nodded. Qin Chi said firmly, "Yes."

They exchanged rings, and the staff of the Civil Affairs Bureau solemnly announced that they had become a legal couple. Zhou Wanwan felt a huge pressure, and she seemed to be bound by an irreversible fate.

Back home, Zhou Wanwan and Qin Chi sat in the living room. The conversation between the two became silent and awkward.

"We are married." Qin Chi broke the silence.

"Yes." Zhou Wanwan responded softly.

"Do you think we will be happy?" Qin Chi's voice was a little confused.

Zhou Wanwan raised her head and stared into Qin Chi’s eyes. “I’m not sure, but I hope we can find happiness.”

This conversation further complicated the relationship between the two. They began to wonder whether their marriage was just to meet other people's expectations, while ignoring each other's true feelings.......