What Shen Huaichuan was wearing was none other than that "baby bottle" pajama set.

These days, he only changes into it after taking a shower and going to bed.

Upon waking up, the first thing I do is change back into my training clothes.

When Zhao Yi knocked on the door late last night, he had clearly changed into these pajamas, but then he specifically changed back into his vest and underwear before opening the door.

He was afraid that the pajamas with the baby bottle pattern would ruin his dignified image as a regimental commander.

So when Zhou Qiqi saw that Shen Huaichuan had actually changed into this outfit, she was stunned.

"Don't you have any other clothes?"

Shen Huaichuan lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes casting a shadow beneath them, his expression calm and composed.

"The other clothes are still wet after washing, this one is the cleanest."

Zhou Qiqi suggested.

"Then why don't we change back into what we were wearing? It's just a few oil splatters anyway, you won't notice them unless you look closely."

Shen Huaichuan shook his head slightly, his tone firm: "The guests are waiting outside."

Since he had already said that, Zhou Qiqi stopped insisting.

When inviting guests to your home for dinner, it is an essential courtesy for both husband and wife to open the door and greet them together.

It was exactly 11 o'clock, and Deng Cuixiang's family and Zhu Yingying's family had arrived at the door.

As soldiers, their ingrained sense of time ensures they are never late.

No one came empty-handed. Deng Cuixiang picked a basket of vegetables from her backyard and asked Battalion Commander Jiang to buy a basket of fruit from the market.

Zhu Yingying knew that Zhou Qiqi loved to eat fish, so she and Commander Wang went to a local villager's fishpond in the west and caught a few fish. They were still jumping and splashing around in the wooden basin.

The things were carried by two men, and Shen Huaichuan led them into the house.

Two men carrying things followed Shen Huaichuan into the house.

As soon as the two men entered, their eyes were involuntarily drawn to the baby bottle sewn onto Shen Huaichuan's chest. The plump, lifelike pattern was hard to miss.

But in front of Shen Huaichuan, they didn't dare to say anything, their faces flushed red, their eyes filled with barely suppressed laughter.

While Shen Huaichuan turned to leave, Battalion Commander Jiang quickly approached Regiment Commander Wang and whispered gossip.

"Commander Wang, did you see that?"

His eyes gleamed with excitement as he chattered incessantly.

"Is this still the living devil of our military region?"

"Even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman; my wife must have forced me to wear this!"

"Nobody would believe me if I told them, hahaha..."

"She is indeed...cute."

Commander Wang also laughed, his voice low but full of teasing.

Shen Huaichuan, with his sharp ears, clearly heard their conversation. He paused, his hands unconsciously clenching into fists, his ear tips turning slightly red, but he still continued walking forward with firm steps.

At the gate, Zhou Qiqi was already waving to the people coming from afar.

"Lei Ming, you're here!"

Lei Ming, dressed in a suit, stood at the door, a slight blush on his handsome face, and smiled somewhat awkwardly.

Actually, when he first received Shen Huaichuan's call, he didn't want to come to the appointment.

But when he thought of Zhou Qiqi's lively and charming face, and pictured her smiling, crescent-shaped eyes, he inexplicably agreed.

He's been surrounded by girls since he was a child, but this is the first time he's ever felt attracted to a girl.

She possesses a lively and vibrant spirit, defying everything and everyone, like a delicate rose growing from a crack in a rock, or a free-spirited lark.

And she was so resolute and brave that he could never forget her.

Even though he knew she was married, he still wanted to see her and talk to her.

He had already pestered Aunt Zhou to find out the details.

Zhou Qiqi and Shen Huaichuan had been married for less than a month.

Moreover, it was because Zhou Qiqi seduced Shen Huaichuan, was caught in the act, and had her reputation ruined that she was forced to get married.

The two of them definitely didn't have any emotional foundation.

Shen Huaichuan is five or six years older than Qiqi and is known as the cold-faced devil in the military region. He is definitely not as good at pleasing girls as he is, nor does he know how to cherish them.

Perhaps he still has a chance?

Lei Ming put a lot of thought into keeping this appointment.

He bought several new outfits, tried them on repeatedly in front of the mirror, and spent a long time styling his hair with hair wax before he could barely create a satisfactory look.

His eyes lit up the moment he saw Zhou Qiqi.

Today she wore a khaki plaid long dress, looking elegant and poised. The hem of the dress swayed gently in the breeze, making her appear gentle and intellectual, like a young lady from the city.

It also brought him a feeling he had never experienced before, making his heart beat faster involuntarily.

"I'm sorry, I'm a few minutes late."

Lei Ming said with a hint of apology.

Zhou Qiqi smiled brightly and waved enthusiastically.

"No, no, they just arrived!"

As he spoke, he quickly waved to Shen Huaichuan.

"Oh right, didn't you say you hadn't met him before? Let me introduce you. This is my husband, Shen Huaichuan, the commander of the First Regiment of our military dependents area."

Lei Ming reached out his hand and gripped it tightly.

"Commander Shen, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Shen Huaichuan's gaze was sharp as he met the attack head-on without backing down. Their eyes clashed, sparks flew, and both of them were determined to win.

“Young Master Lei, you must have a bad memory. We met on the train. Last time, you didn’t catch the thief either.”

Shen Huaichuan's lips curled up slightly, his tone carrying a hint of mockery, and the force in his hand made Lei Ming feel a slight pain.

Lei Ming's face flushed red, unsure whether it was from pain or embarrassment. He chuckled awkwardly a few times and quickly withdrew his hand.

"Ahem, really? I don't remember..."

"What train? What thief? Oh, could it be that time I came to the military region?"

Lei Ming didn't remember, but Zhou Qiqi certainly did remember the time she encountered a thief on the train.

She even drew a note to mock the thief!

I don't know if the thief was caught or if anyone saw her feces attack!

When this was mentioned, the two men, each with their own thoughts, exchanged a glance and answered in unison.

"no."

These two people have such similar statements?

Zhou Qiqi scratched her head, a little confused, but she still quickly said something.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk at the door anymore, let's go inside and sit down!"

Besides Leiming, we have other guests at home today.

"Huaichuan, call Leiming!"

At this moment, Sister Cuixiang and Yingying went to wash the vegetables on their own initiative. She couldn't just stand by and watch, so she called out to them and left.

Shen Huaichuan invited Lei Ming in and poured him a glass of water.

Having just lost the first encounter, Lei Ming, watching Zhou Qiqi's departing figure and glancing at Shen Huaichuan's pajamas, couldn't help but launch a second offensive.

He wore a seemingly friendly smile, but his eyes held a sharp edge as he glanced intentionally or unintentionally at the baby bottle pattern on Shen Huaichuan's chest.

"Commander Shen is quite easygoing; he usually wears pajamas at home."