Housewife Squad Mandarin

Classmates Turned Rivals: The Battle for Supremacy

Meng Jiajia and Ding Meixiang were high school classmates who have been competing with each other since their teenage years. Jia was the school beauty queen, while Xiang was the class monitor. One was emotional and artistic; the other sharp and pragmatic. Their rivalry extended from their looks to their capabilities, even after they married and became housewives. Jia married a middle-class man and lived in public housing, while Xiang married a wealthy man and lived in a luxurious mansion. It seemed like they belonged to two different worlds until Xiang's family business went bankrupt, forcing her to move into public housing. Now, fate had brought them together again, and despite occasionally acting as good sisters when there was no conflict, they always engaged in fierce competition whenever an opportunity arose.

Since both women were considered leaders in the housewife circle of their residential complex, they strived not to fall behind one another in all aspects of life, continuing their rivalry over appearances and achievements, unwilling to lose face. However, the fiercest battles often revolved around their husbands and children’s interests. Both women's children attended the same prestigious nearby primary school, and in order to secure direct admission spots for their children, they vied for attention within the parents' association circles to gain advantages for their offspring. Additionally, since their husbands worked at the same company and were competitors, the wives took it upon themselves to engage in diplomatic maneuvers to help their husbands climb the corporate ladder.

Despite their constant feuds, whenever one of them encountered family problems or external threats, they would unite and support each other. Initially not very close, after countless open and covert conflicts, betrayals, tearful reconciliations, and shared hardships, they deepened their understanding and friendship, eventually becoming inseparable friends.

The Power of Housewife Societies

In the midst of Jia and Xiang's rivalry, Cao Meie acted as a buffer. Coming from humble beginnings, Mei was straightforward and passionate. She admired Jia and Xiang as capable members of the housewife group and regarded them as confidants. Her unwavering loyalty often made Jia and Xiang feel ashamed and moved, gradually fostering a sisterly bond among them.

Another notable member of the housewife group was Gao Yongquan, a "house husband." Originally a successful businessman, Quan became a full-time housewife after losing his wife. Initially disdainful of the gossiping and petty behavior of the housewives, he became rivals with Jia due to their proximity. Over time, Quan realized the complexity of being a housewife and received guidance from Jia, which changed his perception of housewives. He joined the group and, with his scientific and rational male perspective, encouraged the housewives to engage in beneficial household activities and even organized a cooperative. This united the housewives as a powerful force within the community.

Underneath the lively and amusing facade of the housewife group lay hidden tensions, with each family facing its own marriage crisis...

Jia's husband, Fang Yanzu, was playful and energetic but tired of his current job. Silently bearing the financial pressure of the family, he sought stress relief through recreational activities during his free time, leading his wife to misinterpret his actions as irresponsible. Meanwhile, Jia herself suffered from severe anxiety due to the heavy burden of housework and dared not speak about it. Due to their love for each other, the couple lacked honest communication, resulting in misunderstandings and marital tension.

Xiang's husband, Zhuo Jinbiao, indulged in networking and socializing to meet his wife's materialistic expectations and save money. Afraid of him straying, Xiang appeared open-minded but secretly monitored him closely. In response, Jinbiao tried every trick to escape her watchful eye, leading to covert conflicts between the couple. When Xiang suspected her husband of contracting a sexually transmitted disease, their hidden battle escalated into an open confrontation, pushing them towards a separation.

E's husband, Ma Dahaha, due to being owed money by contractors, faked a divorce with E to qualify for social assistance. This almost turned into reality when he succumbed to temptation and started an affair. If E exposed the fake divorce to reclaim her husband, she risked revealing the fraud. She was at a loss on what to do...