The phrase "Come home for dinner" directly asserts sovereignty.

Why are these two still showing affection in public?

Zhang Qian's face changed from white to red, then from red to green, like a dye shop had been opened—it was quite a spectacle.

She watched Qin Ye's back as he protected Su Tang, watched his indifferent attitude towards her, and watched his undisguised tenderness and doting affection towards Su Tang...

That comparison is too hurtful.

Qin Ye didn't even glance at them again. He simply embraced Su Tang and turned to walk towards home.

The spatula was still in his hand, and the apron was still tied around his waist.

That figure was tall and reliable.

Su Tang was half-held by him, smelling the faint smell of cooking oil and soap on his body, and a strange feeling welled up in her heart.

This man seems...to be quite handsome.

She couldn't help but look up at his resolute profile, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Qin Ye noticed her gaze and looked down at her.

"What's wrong?"

“Commander Qin,” Su Tang deliberately dragged out her words, “your way of making a heroic entrance to save the damsel in distress is rather unique.”

Qin Ye's ears turned red again.

He cleared his throat and stared straight ahead.

"Next time, if they dare to cause you trouble, don't bother arguing with them."

He paused, his voice lowering.

"Just tell me, and I'll handle it."

Su Tang was happy to have some free time: "Alright then."

The next day, as expected, three “eloquent” letters of apology were posted on the bulletin board, each one filled with deep remorse for “dirty thoughts,” “being driven by jealousy,” and “letting down the organization’s cultivation.”

This became the hottest topic of conversation in the entire military compound. Many military wives would stop and take a look when they passed by, and then gather in twos and threes to discuss it.

That afternoon, Li Xiumei excitedly ran to Su Tang with a basket of eggs laid by her own chickens to "calm her nerves," but in reality, she came to gossip about what would happen next.

"Oh my good girl! You're really something!"

As soon as Li Xiumei entered the door, she grabbed Su Tang's hand, her face flushed with excitement.

"You didn't see how angry Commander Qin was yesterday. Let me tell you, I've been married into this family for five years and I've never seen Commander Qin protect anyone like that!"

"And then there's Zhang Qian. I heard that last night her father, that deputy chief of staff, locked her in a room and whipped her with a belt! This morning, the leaders of the cultural troupe talked to her and gave her a severe scolding! I guess she's really going to be sent to the Red Flag Outpost for a performance tour. I also heard that her father's year-end commendation is completely ruined!"

Li Xiumei lowered her voice and spoke with great enthusiasm.

"Such a promising future, ruined by just a few words! Serves him right!"

She looked at Su Tang with eyes full of admiration.

"Girl, you're now completely famous in our compound! Everyone knows you're the apple of Commander Qin's eye. Anyone who dares to mess with you is asking for trouble!"

Su Tang laughed as she was amused, but felt a warmth in her heart.

It wasn't that she cared about those empty titles, but Qin Ye's unwavering stance of standing firmly in front of her without asking why touched her heart, which was used to fighting alone.

The man, wearing an apron and going to war for her, looked... kind of handsome.

After seeing off Li Xiumei, whose gossip was greatly satisfied, Su Tang closed the door, the faint aroma of food still lingering in the room.

She walked to the kitchen doorway and, through the glass window, saw that tall figure busy at the stove again.

The apron warrior has returned to being a stay-at-home husband.

She looked at the clumsy yet earnest figure in the kitchen, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously curved into a smile.