Time flies.

The New Year is just around the corner.

Nan woke up late that day, looked at the electronic calendar on the wall, and said, "Tomorrow is Lunar New Year's Eve, how fast time flies!"

Zhan Siyu put his arm around his wife's waist, "Indeed, very fast!"

"I hope to have a good New Year tomorrow."

"Okay, let's go to the cafeteria for lunch today! It'll be a good opportunity to plan our New Year's Eve dinner tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

After getting dressed, the couple went out to the base's canteen.

However, as soon as he arrived at the cafeteria, he saw Leng Fantian and a man pulling and tugging at each other, talking about something.

The couple walked over, and Nan Xiangwan asked curiously, "Fantian, what are you doing? And who is this?"

When Leng Fantian saw his brother arrive, he immediately released his grip on Bai Yuan's arm and said awkwardly, "Sister-in-law, this is a new friend of mine, his name is Bai Yuan!"

Upon seeing that it was the base commander, Bai Yuan instantly suppressed his earlier unease and said with a smile, "Hello, I am Bai Yuan, and I haven't been at the base for long!"

Nan Xiangwan looked at the person who greeted her and was surprised to find that he was so fair-skinned and handsome.

Then she glanced at Leng Fantian again, sensing something was off between them. Could it be...?

Then, as if remembering something, he immediately said to Brahma, "What were you arguing about just now?"

"Cough." Leng Fantian touched his nose and said, "Xiao Bai didn't have a job, so I wanted him to go to the lab to help me, but he said he didn't want to go, and then you saw what happened."

After listening to this, Nan Xiangwan thought to herself that the two of them were definitely dating, and it was all unrequited love.

Unexpectedly, the man beside her had this kind of taste.

She really kept it a secret; I wonder if her man even knows.

Then he smiled and said, "Bai Yuan, right? I think you can consider Brahma's suggestion. After all, the working environment there is good, and most importantly, he has the final say there, so you won't be bullied."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yuan was at a loss for words; his mind was completely blank.

However, he really disliked Leng Fantian's physical advances towards him.

Something feels off, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Nan Xiangwan glanced at Leng Fantian, indicating that this was all she could do to help.

Then he continued, "I think you two should discuss this slowly. Zhan and I are going to eat first."

"Okay, you two go ahead, we won't bother you any longer."

"Okay, see you later!"

After his wife pulled him away, Zhan Siyu finally spoke, "What did you mean by that just now?"

Seeing that the man hadn't noticed anything amiss between the two, Nan Xiangwan immediately laughed and said, "Didn't you notice anything wrong with them?"

Zhan Siyu frowned, thinking of the scene between the two just now, and thought, "Isn't it just a quarrel?"

Seeing that he didn't understand the intricacies of the situation, Nan Xiangwan continued, "Didn't you realize that the two of them are a good match?"

"Two men together? Are you kidding me?"

Nan Xiangwan rolled her eyes. "You call yourself my brother? You don't even know his preferences. What's wrong with two men? Let me tell you, I think it's perfectly normal for two women to get married."

After hearing this, Zhan Siyu fell into deep thought.

I wondered how two men could get married? And how would two men have a marital life? Would they help each other out?

The thought of those strange images instantly gave Zhan Siyu goosebumps.

It's not that he has any misunderstandings; it's just that if it were him, he wouldn't be able to accept it.

Then he said, "Let's go eat. I don't care about their business. Since you like men, then let's have men!"

"Hehe, let's just watch the show."

After finishing breakfast, the couple went to the backyard of the cafeteria.

Upon seeing the base commander arrive, the head chef immediately went over and asked, "Mr. Zhan and his wife, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Well, tomorrow is New Year's Eve, so you should prepare 12 dishes for each table. Go and write down a menu now. Beef, mutton, chicken, and fish are all included. Also, combine the vegetables that are available at the base. As long as they are available, put them on the table for you."

Upon hearing this, the head chef's face practically creased with laughter.

I was just wondering where to get my New Year's goods for tomorrow, and here it is, just like that.

He immediately turned around to find paper and pen and started writing the menu.

After waiting for 10 minutes, the head chef came over with a long menu.

"Mr. Zhan, please take a look at this. If it's not okay, I'll go and revise it!"

Zhan Siyu took the menu and handed it to his wife.

Nan Xiangwan picked up the menu and started looking at it.

Then you see what's written above: braised fish, roast chicken, tomato beef brisket, charcoal-grilled lamb chops, Dongpo pork, sweet and sour pork ribs, braised offal platter, four-happiness meatballs, Northeastern mixed salad, dry-pot potato slices, "Big Harvest" (a dish of braised vegetables), and fried peanuts.

After reading it, Nan Xiangwan thought to herself, "This head chef is really going all out. It's basically all meat dishes. There will be at least a hundred tables tomorrow."

If you don't have a lot of money, most people would probably be scared away by this menu.

He then said, "That's all for the staple food: dumplings, desserts: canned sweet soup, etc. Take some men to the warehouse to pick up the goods at 1 p.m. this afternoon."

When the head chef saw that Madam Zhan hadn't said anything about him being wasteful after reading it, it seemed that the supplies in their base were truly beyond his imagination.

He then happily said, "We will definitely go to pick up the goods on time."

"Well, you'll probably have to work a bit harder tonight and tomorrow. I'll give you all a red envelope after the New Year. Go on!"

After taking back the menu, the head chef turned and went back to his post.

Seeing that everything was alright, Nan Xiangwan took her husband and went to the warehouse.

She needs to take out all the necessary supplies from the warehouse and arrange them properly before she can go back to rest with peace of mind.

Thinking about the joyous occasion tomorrow, I took out a whole bunch of couplets and lanterns that I had casually picked up earlier.

Then he waved to a patrolling squad.

"Come here for a moment."

When the patrol team saw Madam Zhan calling them, they immediately went over and asked, "Madam, is there anything I can help you with?"

Nan Xiangwan pointed to a pile of couplets and lanterns on the ground and said, "Have someone put up festive couplets all over the base now, and hang a pair of lanterns at the entrance of each building. Otherwise, it will feel like something is missing on New Year's Day tomorrow."

When the patrol members saw it, they thought to themselves, "It's amazing that this thing still exists in the apocalypse. I really admire their base leader."

Then everyone pitched in and started moving the Spring Festival couplets.

The thought of the entire base being bustling with activity tomorrow filled them with joy.

After all, in the post-apocalyptic world, they had almost forgotten about this custom.

After they left, Nan Xiangwan returned to her apartment building and began organizing people to decorate the place with lanterns and colorful decorations.

It's Chinese New Year! The more festive and prosperous the celebrations, the better life will get.