Housewife Army Mandarin

Classmates Turned Rivals, Determined to Outshine Each Other

Meng Jiajia and Ding Meixiang were high school classmates who have been competing with each other since their teenage years. Jia was the school belle, while Xiang was the class monitor. One was emotional and talented; the other clever and pragmatic. Their competition in beauty and capability continued even after they got married and became housewives—Jia married a middle-class man and lived in public housing, whereas Xiang married a wealthy man and lived in a luxury villa. It seemed like they belonged to two different worlds, but when Xiang's husband's business went bankrupt, she moved into public housing, bringing them face-to-face once again. They acted like best friends when there was no conflict, but whenever an issue arose, they would fiercely compete.

Since both women were considered leaders among the housewives in their residential community, neither wanted to fall behind the other in any aspect of life. Their rivalry in beauty and competence persisted as neither wanted to lose face. However, their most intense competitions were always for the benefit of their husbands and children. Since their children attended the same prestigious nearby primary school, they vied for attention in the parent-teacher association to secure advantageous opportunities for their children. Moreover, because their husbands worked at the same company and were competitors, the wives engaged in political maneuvering to help their husbands advance.

Despite their fierce competition, whenever one faced family problems or external threats, they united and supported each other. Initially not close friends, after countless overt and covert struggles, betrayals, tearful reconciliations, and shared hardships, their understanding and friendship deepened, eventually becoming inseparable companions.

The Power of Housewife Groups Grows

In the midst of Jia and Xiang's rivalry, Cao Mei'e served as a buffer. Coming from humble roots, Mei'e was straightforward and passionate. She regarded Jia and Xiang as the most capable housewives in the group and willingly considered them confidantes. Her loyalty and righteousness often made Jia and Xiang feel ashamed and touched, gradually building a sisterly bond.

Among the housewives, there was also "househusband" Gao Yongquan. Originally a successful businessman who became a full-time housewife after his wife passed away, Quan initially looked down on the gossip and petty behavior of the housewives, causing friction with Jia, making them quarrelsome neighbors. Later, realizing the complexity of being a housewife, Jia helped and guided Quan, changing his prejudice towards housewives. Quan joined the housewife group and, with a scientific and rational male perspective, encouraged the housewives to engage in beneficial household activities and even organized a cooperative, turning the housewife group into a united force within the community.

Marital Crises Lurking Behind the Scenes

Behind the lively and entertaining facade of the housewife group lay hidden tensions, with each family facing a marital crisis...

Jia's husband, Fang Yanzu, is playful and active by nature. Feeling bored with his current job, he silently bears the financial pressure of the family, seeking stress relief through recreational activities during his free time. Misunderstood by his wife as being irresponsible, Yanzu's wife herself suffers from heavy domestic pressures and anxiety, which she keeps hidden. Due to their love for each other, they lack open communication, leading to misunderstandings and a marital crisis.

Xiang's husband, Zhuo Jinbiao, strives to meet his wife's materialistic demands by networking and socializing to save money. Living a life of charm and revelry, his wife outwardly appears open-minded but secretly monitors him closely. Jinbiao uses every trick to evade her watchful eye, leading to a covert battle between the couple. When Xiang suspects her husband of contracting a sexually transmitted disease and passing it to her, their covert battle turns overt, culminating in a potential separation.

E's husband, Ma Dahaha, due to unpaid debts from his renovation work, fakes a divorce with E to qualify for social assistance. This nearly becomes real when Ma moves out and succumbs to temptation, resulting in an affair. If E tries to win her husband back, the fake divorce and social assistance fraud will be exposed, leaving her unsure of what to do...