Chapter 225 His Secret Base and Romance

Xia Yuhuan was terrified and almost jumped up: "Where did they fire?"

Chi Yanzhou didn't explain, and Xia Yuhuan saw the fireworks exploding in the sky in the next instant.

Fireworks in those days weren't as elaborate as they are in later generations; they looked very simple and unpretentious.

But it looks just as dazzling and radiant.

Xia Yuhuan watched the fireworks bloom quietly in the distance, not even daring to blink.

After a while, the fireworks ended, and Xia Yuhuan looked at Chi Yanzhou.

"You prepared the fireworks?"

Chi Yanzhou nodded gently: "Yes. I want to show it to you, and I want everyone to know how happy we are."

Even if others might not understand or know that he set off the fireworks for her.

"What an idiot."

Xia Yuhuan raised her hand to press down on the corner of her eye to prevent herself from crying and making Chi Yanzhou laugh at her.

He couldn't help but laugh at the same time.

She never expected that Chi Yanzhou could be so romantic.

However, I also have some concerns.

After all, unlike in later generations, setting off fireworks was far too ostentatious back then.

"You took me hiking in the middle of the night just so I could see fireworks blooming on the mountaintop?" Xia Yuhuan asked.

If so, then they have already seen it and can go back.

"Not only that," Chi Yanzhou said, "I also want to show you the scenery I've seen before."

Xia Yuhuan was puzzled, but still respected the gesture.

Aside from some concern that Chi Yanzhou's leg had just healed and that he shouldn't engage in strenuous exercise or overexert himself, she had no other worries.

Fortunately, there weren't many places they needed to climb, so it didn't take long for the two of them to reach the top of the mountain.

Chi Yanzhou led Xia Yuhuan to the side, pointed down, and said, "Yuhuan, look, this is the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen."

Xia Yuhuan looked in the direction he pointed.

Those were the myriad lights of the capital city.

These days, the city wasn't nearly as brightly lit as it is in later generations, so it didn't look particularly spectacular.

However, the scattered yet well-arranged glimmers of light, when gathered together, are equally dazzling.

Those lights represent the lights of one family after another.

It is life, the hope for stability and peace.

For a moment, Xia Yuhuan involuntarily held her breath and remained silent.

It's really...so beautiful.

"My dad took me to climb this place when I was a child."

“It was in this very spot that my father told me that those faint lights, visible to the naked eye, were like lamps, representing the happiness that he and his comrades had risked their lives to protect.”

"I didn't understand it then, but as I grew up, I gradually came to understand it."

"The happiness and peace of ordinary people, and the lights of every household, are what he and his comrades are protecting."

"Later, I had you. I thought that once I recovered, I would definitely bring you to this secret base and share with you the secrets of my life."

"Ayu, I'm very happy right now, how about you?"

As Chi Yanzhou spoke, he turned his head to look at Xia Yuhuan, his eyes full of seriousness.

Xia Yuhuan whispered, "Ayan, thank you for sharing your secret with me. I'm very happy too."

She believes that the scenery will be different depending on when you come here.

The fact that Chi Yanzhou was willing to bring her here to share his secrets is itself a precious sentiment.

The wind was strong at night, so Chi Yanzhou didn't linger with Xia Yuhuan. After sharing his feelings and secrets, he led her down the mountain.

The two held hands the whole way, chatting quietly, and didn't find the mountain difficult to climb.

Even so, once she got into the car, Xia Yuhuan still felt a bit of swelling in her calves.

She raised her hand and gently pressed her calf.

Chi Yanzhou told the driver to drive off, but his hands naturally lifted her legs and placed them on his own lap, beginning to gently massage them.

His pressure was just right, making Xia Yuhuan sigh with comfort.

"I need to soak my feet when I get back, that will make walking more comfortable tomorrow," Chi Yanzhou said softly.

"Yeah, I'll definitely have to soak my feet when I get back," Xia Yuhuan mumbled in response.

She didn't want to go to the military region tomorrow limping and unable to walk.

"Take a nap if you're tired. I'll wake you up when we get home," Chi Yanzhou said softly.

Xia Yuhuan yawned and replied with an "okay".

Then he leaned against the backrest and dozed off.

Chi Yanzhou massaged her calves for a while.

Once you've made sure you've broken up all the blockages in her calves and stopped the swelling, you can stop massaging.

He reached out and hugged her, letting her sleep against his chest.

Because of the change in position, Xia Yuhuan turned her head uncomfortably.

But perhaps she had become familiar with Chi Yanzhou's scent, because she quickly found a comfortable position and continued to sleep.

Chi Yanzhou kissed her forehead, a faint smile in his eyes.

Ah Yu, I used to dedicate my heart and soul to the country, only wanting to sacrifice my life to protect my home and country.

Now, you are someone I cherish dearly in my heart.

From now on, I will be extra careful and cautious, and try my best not to lose my life.

Because I'm too greedy; I want to love both my country and you at the same time.

...

Meanwhile, Chi Yanzhou and Xia Yuhuan created a romantic atmosphere.

On the other side, just as Chi Yanzhou had predicted, He Qijun left Chi Ruide's birthday banquet ahead of time, intending to leave under the cover of night.

He returned to his residence, quickly packed his important belongings, grabbed a few clothes at random, and hurriedly prepared to leave.

However, as soon as he stepped out of his house, he was pinned down by soldiers who had been lying in wait for a long time.

"Who are you? What right do you have to arrest me? Let me go, let me go! Do you know that what you're doing is illegal?" He Qijun struggled and shouted.

He didn't expect the other party to act so quickly, arresting him shortly after discovering him.

He didn't even have a chance to escape overnight.

Yan Hu stepped forward, pinched He Qijun's face, and after confirming that he was the target, he directly stuffed something into his mouth to prevent him from making a fuss and disturbing the peace.

"take away."

The group arrived quickly and left quickly, and the surrounding neighbors did not hear any noise.

Those who heard He Qijun's grumbling came out to check, but Yan Hu and the others had already taken him away.

...

The next day, Xia Yuhuan woke up and felt a bit stuffy in her nose.

She sniffed, feeling a little dizzy.

"Looks like he's about to cause trouble," Xia Yuhuan muttered.

Going hiking late at night, sweating, and being exposed to the night wind can easily make you catch a cold.

"Ayu, come on, drink this bowl of ginger soup." Chi Yanzhou brought the ginger soup to her.

"How did you know I needed this urgently?" Xia Yuhuan's eyes lit up, and she said with a smile.

She took the ginger soup, blew on it, tested the temperature, and after confirming it was safe to drink, she began to drink it in large gulps.

"I was too reckless last night and didn't think things through. I took you out in the cold wind, otherwise you wouldn't have almost caught a cold."

Speaking of this, Chi Yanzhou couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

Sure enough, he wasn't suited for romanticism.

This romanticism caused problems for his wife.