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\"Forgive me. Back then, I had my reasons. Now that I've returned, I just want to see you again.\"
\"There's nothing to see. I have nothing to say to you.\"
Fifty years after storming out in anger, a man returns to his hometown only to find his first wife still waiting for him. What compelled him to leave originally, and what unexpected events unfolded during those five decades?
The protagonist of this story is Cai Guodong, a veteran from Taiwan whose ancestral home lies in Liaocheng, Shandong Province.
Born in 1919 in an ordinary village in Liaocheng, his birth brought immense joy to his family, especially since he had two older sisters. Finally having a son, Cai's parents named him \"Baoguang,\" hoping he would bring honor to their lineage. The name \"Cai Guodong\" was adopted later when he joined the military.
As the only boy in the family, Cai grew up like an emperor in his household, enjoying the best of everything. Despite the birth of several younger sisters, he never lost his favored status.
To ensure their son didn't end up toiling like them, Cai's parents used all their savings to send him to a local private school. Despite being pampered, Cai didn't develop a spoiled attitude. He understood his parents' sacrifices and the hardships faced by his sisters. From the day he started school, he vowed to study hard and change his family's fortunes.
Years passed, and by the age of fifteen, Cai, now fully accustomed to modern education, found himself at odds with his parents' traditional expectations. They began arranging a marriage for him, which felt like shackles to the educated young man.
Cai protested by writing letters to his father, hoping to evade the arranged marriage. However, his mother feigned illness and tricked him into returning home. To his surprise, he found a stranger in the house—Liu Jine, three years his senior from a neighboring village.
Angered, Cai complained loudly to his parents, \"Dad, Mom, I'm still studying! I said I won't marry yet. Why did you agree without my consent?\"
His mother, upset by his words, lectured him on filial piety and explained that according to village customs, a man's absence could be substituted by a symbolic marriage. Despite the deception, she promised to let him continue his studies.
Heartbroken, Liu Jine silently endured Cai's resentment during the days he was forced to stay home. They slept separately, and he used his studies as an excuse to return to school.
Liu Jine, a typical rural woman who had never received an education, was hardworking and kind-hearted. During Cai's absence, she assisted his father with farming and managed household chores, earning the family's gratitude.
When Cai returned home for winter break, he initially continued to treat his \"wife\" coldly. However, Liu Jine paid no mind, tirelessly cooking and cleaning for the family. While he studied, she quietly watched over him, offering water when he was thirsty and preparing late-night snacks. Over time, Cai's attitude softened, though they still had little in common, he began to regard Liu Jine as an elder sister.
Seeing Cai's changed behavior, his parents assumed he had accepted his wife and eagerly anticipated grandchildren. Despite their hints, Cai showed no interest. Over a year into their marriage, they still slept separately with no meaningful communication, let alone children.
In 1937, Cai excelled academically and gained admission to National Central University. His parents were thrilled, but their talks of grandchildren weighed heavily on his mind. The prospect of familial and marital obligations troubled him despite his promising future.
The next morning, he packed his bags and left for Nanjing to study, without even bidding farewell to his wife. Shortly after his arrival, Nanjing fell to the Japanese invasion, forcing the university to relocate to Chongqing. Amidst the chaos of war, Cai abandoned his studies and enlisted to defend his country.
Despite minimal training as an Air Force recruit, he became an integral part of the military. Assigned as an Air Force trainer, he prepared new recruits alongside other pilots.
As full-scale war erupted, Shandong, his ancestral home, fell under occupation. With no opportunity to return, Cai continued his service, encountering his \"true love\" during this tumultuous period.
The girl, from Qingdao, was almost a hometown girl. A high school teacher exuding charm and grace, she and Cai found a deep connection. Compared to his wife back home, she seemed like a match made in heaven. Thinking his family must have perished amidst the chaos, Cai selfishly abandoned Liu Jine and pursued his new love.
Cai's actions left two women in despair, a reflection of his selfishness.
