Chapter 371 Today is the Day to Declare Sovereignty

The morning sunlight streamed into the bedroom through the gaps in the curtains. Su Wantang opened her eyes and saw Lu Jingyan already dressed and standing at the door of the dressing room, holding two pieces of clothing and comparing them repeatedly.

"What are you doing?" She sat up, supporting her back.

Lu Jingyan glanced back at her, then continued staring at the clothes in his hands: "Pick out clothes."

"What clothes do you want to pick?" Su Wantang got out of bed and walked over.

"I'll pick out something for you to wear today." Lu Jingyan held up two pieces of clothing. "This navy blue one is dignified and sophisticated, while this off-white one is gentle and elegant."

Su Wantang was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Lu Jingyan, when did you switch careers to become a stylist?"

"Stop fooling around." Lu Jingyan said seriously, "I'm going out today, so I need to dress nicely."

"I can dress myself." Su Wantang reached out to take the clothes.

Lu Jingyan hid the clothes behind his back: "You're not allowed to choose, I'm in charge."

Su Wantang glared at him: "Why should I?"

"Because I'm your man." Lu Jingyan said confidently, turning around and walking into the dressing room. He then took out a few more clothes and placed them on the bed. "Sit down first, I'll choose slowly."

Su Wantang watched him go in and out of the dressing room, both amused and exasperated, like an old mother picking out clothes for her daughter.

"This one won't do, the neckline is too high, it'll choke you." Lu Jingyan tossed a turtleneck sweater aside.

"This one won't do either, the sleeves are too tight, it makes my arms uncomfortable." Another one was rejected.

Su Wantang sat by the bed, watching him busy for more than ten minutes, and finally couldn't help but ask: "Lu Jingyan, how long are you going to take to choose?"

"It'll be ready soon." Lu Jingyan picked up a moon-white cheongsam, his eyes lighting up. "This one will do."

Su Wantang glanced at it and shook her head: "This dress is too figure-hugging, it's not suitable."

"Why isn't it suitable?" Lu Jingyan walked over and held the cheongsam up to her. "It shows off your great figure perfectly."

“My belly is so big now, it doesn’t look good in a cheongsam.” Su Wantang pushed his hand away.

"Who said that?" Lu Jingyan squatted down, placing his hand on her slightly protruding belly. "This is my son, how could he not be good-looking?"

Su Wantang blushed and slapped his hand away: "Who said it has to be a son?"

"Boy or daughter, it's all good." Lu Jingyan stood up and handed her the cheongsam. "Sweetie, try it on."

Su Wantang couldn't refuse him, so she had no choice but to accept the cheongsam.

Lu Jingyan turned and went out, closing the door behind him: "Take your time changing, I'll wait for you outside."

Su Wantang changed her clothes and looked in the mirror. The moon-white cheongsam was well-tailored, accentuating her shapely figure. Her slightly protruding belly, wrapped in the cheongsam, added a touch of gentle charm.

She opened the door, and Lu Jingyan was standing there waiting.

When he saw her come out, his eyes lit up. He looked her up and down several times, then shook his head: "No, change it."

Su Wantang was stunned: "Why? Didn't you say this one looked good?"

"It looks so beautiful." Lu Jingyan walked over and reached out to touch the fabric of the cheongsam. "This fabric is too close to the body, it's not good for the baby."

Su Wantang was both amused and exasperated: "This is a cheongsam, which is meant to be worn close to the body."

"That won't do either." Lu Jingyan shook his head stubbornly. "What if it strangles the child?"

Su Wantang was defeated by his logic: "Lu Jingyan, the baby is in my belly, protected by amniotic fluid, how can it be so delicate?"

“My son is just too delicate,” Lu Jingyan said seriously. “Change him into something looser.”

Su Wantang had no choice but to go back to the dressing room and change into a loose-fitting dress.

This time, Lu Jingyan was finally satisfied and nodded: "This one is good, comfortable and good-looking."

Su Wantang rolled her eyes at him: "If I had known you were this picky, I wouldn't have asked you for help."

“I’m not being picky, I’m just being responsible.” Lu Jingyan walked over and took a shawl out of the drawer. “Wear this, it’s windy outside.”

Su Wantang took the shawl and was about to put it on herself when Lu Jingyan beat her to it and draped it over her shoulders.

He moved very gently, carefully smoothing out every wrinkle in the shawl, as if handling some rare treasure.

Su Wantang stood still, letting him do as he pleased.

Lu Jingyan straightened his shawl, then bent down and kissed her forehead: "Alright, let's go."

As the two walked out of the bedroom and passed through the yard, Su Wantang immediately spotted Shen Qing in the neighboring yard.

Shen Qing, dressed in a military green training uniform, was practicing boxing in the yard. Her movements were clean, crisp, and heroic.

Hearing the noise, she stopped what she was doing and turned to look at Su Wantang and Lu Jingyan.

Su Wantang paused, then suddenly stopped.

Lu Jingyan looked at her with a puzzled expression: "What's wrong?"

“The shawl straps are loose,” Su Wantang said matter-of-factly, standing on tiptoe and stretching her neck over. “Could you tie them for me?”

Lu Jingyan was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized what was happening.

He bent down, his slender fingers deftly tying the ribbon.

The two were so close that they could hear each other breathing.

Lu Jingyan fastened the ribbon and then kissed her forehead again: "All done."

Su Wantang smiled and took his arm: "Let's go."

The two walked out of the courtyard as if no one else was there, leaving Shen Qing standing there, her face turning pale and then red.

Once outside the compound, Lu Jingyan asked in a low voice, "Did you do that on purpose?"

"What do you mean, intentionally?" Su Wantang feigned ignorance.

“You knew perfectly well that Shen Qing was watching.” Lu Jingyan squeezed her hand.

"I don't know." Su Wantang blinked. "I just felt the strap was loose, so I asked you to tie it for me. Is that okay?"

Looking at her serious expression, Lu Jingyan couldn't help but laugh: "No problem, whatever my wife says is right."

The two walked hand in hand on their way to the supply and marketing cooperative, attracting the attention of passersby.

Lu Jingyan was known as a cold-faced devil in the military region, always wearing an icy expression to everyone he met, but he was unexpectedly gentle with his wife.

Several people who knew Lu Jingyan greeted him, but he just nodded and continued to walk forward with Su Wantang in his hand.

When they arrived at the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, Lu Jingyan released her hand and instead put his arm around her waist.

"What?" Su Wantang asked in a low voice.

"There are a lot of people, I'm afraid you'll get crowded," Lu Jingyan said matter-of-factly.

The supply and marketing cooperative was crowded with people, mostly family members of military personnel who came to buy things.

As soon as Lu Jingyan entered the room, all eyes turned to him.

He kept his eyes straight ahead, protecting Su Wantang as they walked inside. Wherever they went, the crowd automatically parted to make way for them.

"Good day, Brigade Commander Lu." Someone greeted him.

Lu Jingyan nodded and continued walking forward.

With him protecting her, Su Wantang felt a little amused as she listened to the curious or envious glances around her.

Lu Jingyan led her to the food counter and said to the sales clerk, "Bring out your best candies."

The sales clerk paused for a moment, then quickly took out a box from under the counter: "Commander Lu, this is our best White Rabbit milk candy, just arrived."

"Take one jin," Lu Jingyan said.

"A pound?" The sales clerk was surprised. "Commander Lu, this sugar is expensive, it costs five cents a pound."

“I know.” Lu Jingyan took out a five-yuan bill. “Take one jin.”

The sales clerk didn't dare to delay and quickly weighed out a pound of sugar, wrapped it in paper, and handed it to Lu Jingyan.

Lu Jingyan took the candy, opened the paper package, took out a candy, unwrapped it, and held it to Su Wantang's lips: "Try it."

Su Wantang opened her mouth to catch the candy, and the sweet milky aroma melted in her mouth.