Chapter 163 Everyone Takes Off!

"It's Yun Mu! Yun Mu... he's become a battalion commander!"

"With Battalion Commander Zhao dismissed, the position of battalion commander is now vacant, isn't it? The military region organized an internal assessment today, and Yun Mu... he got the highest score and was promoted to battalion commander of the Third Battalion!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yang Yiyi's eyes reddened, and large tears rolled down her cheeks without warning.

She hugged Su Yue, crying and laughing at the same time, so excited that she could hardly speak.

"Yueyue, we...we've been allocated family housing! I can finally apply to accompany my husband to the military! I no longer have to go to the village and have to put up with people's attitudes when renting a house!"

From the humiliation of being bullied by Zhou Hong to the triumph she felt today, this huge contrast caused all her emotions to erupt at this moment.

Su Yue patted her back, feeling happy for her too.

"Why are you crying? This is a joyous occasion; you should be laughing."

"Um!"

Yang Yiyi nodded vigorously, wiped away her tears haphazardly, but still couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Just then, a steady footstep came from the doorway.

Yun Mu's tall figure appeared at the door. He had changed into a brand-new battalion commander's uniform, and the rank insignia on his shoulders gleamed, making him look even more dashing.

He looked at the two women embracing in the room, and a rare shy smile appeared on his dark face.

He walked to the bedside and solemnly saluted Su Yue and Gu Beichen, who arrived shortly after.

"Sister-in-law, Commander Gu, thank you for what happened this time..."

Yun Mu was not good with words, but this expression of gratitude came from the bottom of his heart.

He knew that if Gu Beichen hadn't dealt with Zhao Jianguo so decisively, he wouldn't have had this opportunity.

Gu Beichen remained calm and simply patted him on the shoulder.

"You earned it yourself through your own abilities, so there's no need to thank me."

Su Yue then laughed and joked.

"Alright, Battalion Commander Yun, we'll be neighbors from now on, why are you being so polite? Once our new house is finished, you two must come over for a meal often."

One sentence instantly warmed up the atmosphere in the room.

Four young men and women, looking forward to a wonderful future neighborhood life, all had happy smiles on their faces.

After seeing Yun Mu and Yang Yiyi off, Su Yue felt much better.

When I'm in a good mood, my appetite also improves.

She touched her slightly protruding belly and suddenly turned to Gu Beichen beside her.

"Gu Beichen, I suddenly have a craving for fish porridge."

"Wait."

Without a moment's hesitation, the man agreed and turned to go into the kitchen.

Soon, the sounds of chopping vegetables and cooking porridge came from the kitchen.

A moment later, Gu Beichen came in carrying a steaming bowl of fish porridge.

The porridge was cooked until it was snow-white and soft, topped with a few slices of fish as thin as cicada wings and sprinkled with bright green scallions, giving it an irresistible aroma.

He sat on the edge of the bed, scooped up a spoonful, blew on it carefully to make sure it wasn't too hot, and then brought it to Su Yue's lips.

"Open your mouth."

Su Yue obediently opened her mouth, enjoying her husband's feeding.

Looking at her rosy cheeks, Gu Beichen's eyes were so tender they could melt.

He fed her bite by bite with great patience.

After finishing the porridge, Gu Beichen took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the corners of her mouth.

“It will take several months to build the house here. I have already discussed it with my family.”

He took Su Yue's hand and said softly.

“Let’s move to the Gu Family Compound on Hainan Island for a while, and let your parents take care of you. That way I’ll feel more at ease.”

Is it convenient for Mom and Dad?

Su Yue was a little worried.

"Mom was overjoyed. She called and said she wanted to make you chicken soup. She's already cleaned up our room."

As Gu Beichen spoke, a smile appeared in his eyes.

Su Yue was finally relieved.

"About building houses here..."

“I’ll keep an eye on it myself.”

Gu Beichen's tone left no room for argument.

“I’ve already drawn up the blueprints. The military region has given us special permission to build this plot of land. We have enough materials and labor. I plan to build a two-story house right away.”

He began to describe his future new home to Su Yue.

"Upstairs, we'll leave you a large south-facing study, and then partition off a laboratory for you. Downstairs, there'll be a living room, a kitchen, and a playroom for the kids—the biggest one you can get."

Every detail he mentioned revolved around her and the children.

Su Yue felt a sweet warmth in her heart. She leaned against him and whispered.

"Okay, whatever you say."

Before leaving, Su Yue was still thinking about the things in the experimental field.

Especially that mysterious parasitic vine.

She spent an afternoon writing down in detail her conjectures about the vine and the possible directions for future research.

When Gu Nanxing arrived, Su Yue handed her a thick stack of manuscripts.

"Nanxing, your sister-in-law is moving to the Gu family compound to live with you. The experimental fields will be entirely your responsibility. The Gu family compound is a bit far from the experimental fields, so you'll have to keep me updated on things when you come back."

She looked encouragingly at her clever sister-in-law.

"These are some of my guesses about that vine. Go ahead and try it. Don't be afraid of failure. I'll cover for you."

Gu Nanxing took the manuscript as if it were a priceless treasure.

She said excitedly to Su Yue.

"Sister-in-law! I was just about to tell you! I've made a new discovery recently!"

"I collected the crystals secreted by the vines as you told me last time, and tried scattering some on that barren patch of land next to me. Guess what?"

Gu Nanxing's eyes sparkled.

"The soil in that field has become softer! I feel... that crystal seems to be able to improve the soil!"

Su Yue's heart stirred upon hearing this.

It seems that the surprises this plant from the future brought her went far beyond this.

The day of departure arrived quickly.

Early that morning, a dark green military jeep smoothly stopped at the entrance of the courtyard.

The guards who came to pick up Su Yue and Gu Beichen were not ordinary security guards.

A handsome man in a sharp suit, with a refined demeanor, quickly stepped out of the car.

His eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to Gu Beichen's, but his aura was completely different.

If Gu Beichen is a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, its edge is fully revealed.

That man is like a precious sword hidden in its sheath, gentle and restrained, yet all the more profound.

When he appeared, both Mr. Huo and Chief Engineer He, who had come to see him off, showed expressions of surprise.

"Big brother? Why did you come in person?"

Gu Beichen was somewhat surprised to see who had arrived.

The visitor was none other than Gu Beihan, the eldest brother of the Gu family, who worked at the Beijing Military Region Hospital.

Gu Beihan smiled and stepped forward. He first looked at Su Yue, who was being carefully protected in Gu Beichen's arms, with concern before speaking to Gu Beichen.

"My parents were worried, so they asked me to come and pick you up personally."

He smiled gently at Su Yue, his voice as warm as a spring breeze.

"Sister-in-law, you must be tired from your journey."

Su Yue responded politely, "Hello, elder brother."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Gu Beihan seemed to suddenly remember something, turned to Su Yue, and brought up an important matter.

"By the way, sister-in-law, before he left, Dr. Zhang, a renowned surgeon from Peking Union Medical College Hospital, specifically asked me to pass on a message to you."

“He developed a very strong interest in the ‘dampness-removing and cold-dispelling foot bath pack’ you created.”