As the performance was drawing to a close, Gu Shaoxuan, worried that Xia Enruo might catch a cold after leaving the auditorium, gently patted her awake.

"Enruo, get up, the party is about to end. Let's go back to the regimental guesthouse and sleep some more, the leaders will be getting up soon."

Xia Enru slept soundly. Although the stage was noisy, she nestled in her husband's arms and slept very peacefully.

Are you going home?

"Yes, the party is about to end, and we can go home now."

"Can we go back to the city?"

Xia Enruo wanted to go home to rest and didn't want to spend the night at the regimental headquarters.

She missed her bed at home terribly at that moment.

"It's too late, and the roads are difficult to travel. Let's go home tomorrow morning."

"Oh well."

Xia Enruo sat up and handed the military uniform she was wearing back to Gu Shaoxuan to put on.

For some reason, I've been able to fall asleep anywhere, especially at night, as soon as I find a place to lie down.

In the center of the stage, all the performers gathered on either side of the host.

They were handling the final announcements and wrapping up of the evening's program.

Immediately afterwards, Deputy Division Commander Yan and other leaders seated in the first row got up and went on stage to shake hands with each of the performers and take a group photo together.

Aren't you going?

Xia Enruo turned her head and asked.

"I'll stay with you, I don't want to go up."

"Won't the leader say something? After all, you're the chief of staff."

Gu Shaoxuan got up and straightened Xia Enruo's coat collar.

"It's such a small thing, the leader won't care. It's just taking a picture, it doesn't matter if I'm in it or not, being with you is more important than anything else."

Jiang Pei stood at the back of the group, secretly hoping to see Gu Shaoxuan go on stage to shake hands. Although she hated Xia Enruo, she always felt a connection to him whenever he was around.

Her gaze would always inadvertently fall on Gu Shaoxuan, or more precisely, she would always search for his figure in the crowd, wanting to catch a glimpse of him.

Seeing the leaders who came up, but not Gu Shaoxuan, she deliberately looked down at the stage.

All I could see was Gu Shaoxuan carefully tidying Xia Enruo's clothes. Although the stage lights were dim, his serious and meticulous manner was something I had never seen before.

Jiang Pei took a deep breath and deliberately adjusted her expression for the photo to make her smile appear less stiff.

As the group photo ended, the audience members began to leave the venue one after another.

Gu Shaoxuan helped his wife walk out.

But then Lu Zhenhua was heard shouting on stage:

"Chief of Staff Gu and his wife, please wait a moment. Come up on stage; the leaders want to see you."

The two stopped.

"Let's go. Regiment Lu has called out that Deputy Division Commander Yan wants to see the two of us."

"Then... what should I say when I meet my boss?"

Xia Enruo was still a little nervous. After all, he was a high-ranking leader, and she really didn't know what to say in small talk when they met for the first time.

"Don't worry, it's alright. Deputy Division Commander Yan is about the same age as our parents, and he's very kind. He probably just wanted to ask you about your experience in composing lyrics and music."

Just chat like you would with an elder; don't be too reserved.

"Okay then, but I'm still a little excited, and I'm also a little nervous for no reason."

"Don't be afraid, I'm here with you, everything will be alright."

The two walked onto the stage, and the leaders, standing in the center, all looked at them.

Jiang Pei stood behind, staring wide-eyed at Xia Enruo's slightly protruding belly.

Could it be her?

"Hello, leader. Welcome to Yongning for your research visit. I am Xia Enruo, Gu Shaoxuan's wife."

As soon as Xia Enruo approached, she extended her hand, quickened her pace, and walked up to Deputy Division Commander Yan to shake hands and introduce herself.

"You are indeed beautiful and talented. Zhenhua praised you to me just now. I was wondering what kind of military wife could write such beautiful songs. Now that I see you, you are indeed beautiful inside and out, with a graceful demeanor."

Xia Enruo had long since become immune to compliments. She replied with a smile as warm as a spring breeze.

“Deputy Division Commander Yan, you flatter me. I was just doing my best to assist my husband, Gu Shaoxuan, in contributing my small share to the cause of the army. It’s nothing to brag about. My husband just said that the leaders are kind and approachable to everyone. Seeing you reminds me of my father.”

"Xia, what you did is a good thing. This is not a small force, but a great force that can boost the morale of the entire army."

Since the establishment of our army, the achievements of the revolution have been inseparable from the contributions of literature and art.

From the War of Resistance against Japan to the peaceful era we live in today, countless popular and excellent songs have emerged, inspiring generations to complete their own Long March.

These two songs were fantastic today. I plan to take them back and promote them properly, so that good songs can be sung in the border outposts of our motherland.

Zhenhua told me that you are now a well-known boss, leading military wives to find their own careers.

That's right, the military needs military wives like you.

On behalf of the division leadership, I would like to express my gratitude for your contributions.

Deputy Division Commander Yan's words reassured the officers of the regiment, indicating that they were quite satisfied with the results of this research.

Gu Shaoxuan is really amazing; not only is he amazing, but his wife is even more amazing.

One person is in charge of military training, and the other is in charge of cultural and logistical support. They are a perfect couple working together.

"Thank you for the praise, leader. I will certainly live up to your trust and expectations and do my best to provide more help to my comrades."

I had thought about setting up a home for military spouses to find employment in the military family compound.

By providing training, military spouses who are eager to work and earn money can join my company or companies with related businesses. This not only solves the worries of soldiers but also allows military spouses to find their own careers, improve their quality of life, and realize their self-worth.

This is also my wife's way of contributing her modest efforts to the cause of the army, as she is a cadre in the regiment.

Gu Shaoxuan looked at Xia Enruo, surprised that his wife had such a helpful and altruistic spirit.

Such a far-sighted and inspiring vision.

Deputy Division Commander Yan was also somewhat incredulous upon hearing this, as it was actually said by a young woman who appeared to be only in her early twenties.

She was truly remarkable at that moment, thinking of so many people, so many military wives who had no family ties to her, all for the sake of the military's development.

This is a hundred times more noble than those lazy, good-for-nothing idiots in the army.

"Xia, you are simply a living Lei Feng. Your words have made me admire you from the bottom of my heart. I never expected that as an ordinary military wife, you would care about millions of other military wives."

Excellent, very good!!! You are the pride of our unit, the pride of the entire army. What else should we promote if not such a role model?

Gu Shaoxuan, you must have accumulated a lot of good karma in your past life to have met such a wonderful wife.

You and your husband are worthy of our admiration and respect. The military will not treat you unfairly, and will never forget your contributions.