Rebirth: Solely Cherished by the Devoted Commander-Chapter 616 - 643: Happiness and Fulfillment II

She hugged the flowers, happily sniffing them, "Thank you!"

Han Dong was stunned. Just a bunch of flowers? Was it worth being so happy?

"Do you like roses?"

"No, actually." His wife laughed, "I was thinking that today is my Gregorian birthday. Can you remember that before getting married, I always celebrated my birthdays according to the Gregorian calendar? My mom just called and asked if I celebrated, and I said you'd buy me flowers! I'm going to take pictures and post them on Moments!" She said and then ran off, as delighted as a little bird.

Only then did Han Dong realize that he hadn't been treating his wife very well, even though he seemed to care and hadn't cheated. But what does his wife want? He didn't know. For instance, her birthday habits are entirely different from his. Yet, all these years, she was too embarrassed to say. Han Dong decided to reflect on himself.

Han Dong decided to start by looking at his wife's Moments, to see what she likes. After looking for a while, he concluded that she loves the ocean. Whenever friends post ocean pictures, she seems very envious. Unfortunately, when he travels with her, they visit beautiful places abroad, but it's all churches and museums, or shopping, which doesn't seem to excite her. He found the crux of the problem!

The next day, he let his son take over the company, and took his wife traveling everywhere. They went to the Maldives, and Greece, all places with oceans. Han Dong's wife was very touched, feeling he was very considerate.

Han Dong's mother also called, pleased, "You finally understand, I'm very gratified."

Han Dong felt embarrassed; I've always been considerate, just not in the right way. Seems like he needs to observe more carefully.

Things were cheerful on Han Dong's side, and Sun Chan got discharged and returned home; everything was normal.

Meanwhile, something happened with Gu Zishan's side, not necessarily bad. He invited his son out alone to a teahouse, sat drinking tea in silence, without speaking. Gu Junming knew he had something embarrassing to say.

"Dad, what's going on? Are you short on money?"

"No." Gu Zishan hesitated before saying, "I met a woman."

Gu Junming was startled, "What did you say?"

Gu Zishan isn't young anymore, thinking of having a companion?

Gu Zishan told Gu Junming that recently, he met a woman who runs a small supermarket. He was often alone, so he bought lots of instant noodles, bread, etc. Seeing this, the lady advised him against it. She's in her sixties, balding and grey-haired, always smiling kindly.

"Don't eat these things, get a helper to cook for you, clean and such."

"No need, my son's family often sends food; we frequently dine together. I just don't feel like cooking when I'm bored."

"Eating this all the time is not nutritious! Eat this!" She put a bag of polished rice into his shopping cart.

Since then, the woman cared for him, personally writing recipes with simple, doable dishes. She gave him bottles of homemade meat sauce, chili sauce.

Gradually, their relationship improved, although Gu Zishan was opposed to remarriage.

"I'm too old now. Never thought about it, but she's never been married and hopes for us to get a certificate."

Turns out, the woman's family background wasn't good initially, and being in the village, nobody proposed to her so it got delayed. Her family had only her; after her parents passed, relatives distanced themselves.

She was also timid, not daring to interact with people, never got introduced to anyone. She worked outside until she couldn't anymore a few years back, hence returned.

"Back in the year before last, the old house was demolished, so she opened a small shop with her savings."

This was only because Gu Zishan visited her daily that she dared speak up; otherwise, they wouldn't have connected.

Gu Junming nodded, "If that's the case, you two should get a certificate. Auntie has passed away anyway."

"But I still... feel a bit embarrassed."

Getting married for the third time in one's life really is shameless.

Gu Junming believed that his father had been like this his whole life: indecisive and hesitant, as reflected in his stagnant career. But ultimately, it's his life. He said these things hoping for his son's support, not to spoil it, so he agreed.

"Alright then, since it's Auntie's first marriage, let's arrange a table."

"No, I think..."

"Just listen to me, whether you care or not. But Auntie is getting married for the first time."

Gu Zishan didn't resist much. Gu Junming went home to tell his wife. Sun Chan was cooking Korean beef soup, bubbling away in the pot. Hearing her husband's words, Sun Chan was startled. The father-in-law is indeed trendy! At this age, and still getting married. In the village, such an event might be gossiped about.

Nonetheless, life is only a few years; being happy is the priority, so she wasn't opposed firmly.

"Sure, whatever you say goes. Fortunately, Auntie's family is quite simple. If there were lots of relatives around, I'd really struggle."

In the village, some remarried couples lived under such circumstances, a gaggle of kids mixed in, fighting over property, land, caretaking of elders; not far from enemies, some even end up bleeding! Gu Junming always felt a chill about it.

Luckily, this woman is just single, without any ties.

So these two came together, and Gu Zishan found a companion. They often went for leisurely strolls in the park, quite happy.

No longer mingling with Yang Dongfeng. Yang Dongfeng said he was prioritizing romance over friendship.

Zhao Jieyun laughed, "Even though he's married three times, the truly happy days were few. With a few kind words or snacks, he's swayed. Men are indeed quite pitiful."

"Humph! I think he brought this upon himself!" Yang Dongfeng snorted, "Had he not abandoned Liu Weihong back then, he wouldn't be in this state now. Was Wang Guihua easy to deal with? Just for power..."

"Alright! Circumstances led to it, stop speaking so harshly. Liu Weihong forgave him; what use is your arguing? Plus, you made mistakes in your life too, how dare you criticize others?" She glared at Yang Dongfeng.

Yang Dongfeng instantly shrunk, recalling the time he nearly divorced his wife due to Su Miao's schemes.