"Mom, is everything ready at home?"

"Of course, your parents will be here this afternoon, and we'll make dumplings then."

"Mom, I want to pick up Huai'an."

"Pick him up?"

"right."

Zhang Xiao'e was just about to say no, even if it was any later it wouldn't be until New Year's Eve, but when she saw Lin Jiaojiao's expression, she swallowed her words and nodded with a smile: "Okay, I'm almost done with things at home anyway. But you can go in the afternoon, but your parents..."

"It doesn't matter. They won't go back until after the New Year. We'll see them eventually."

"That's fine. By the way, I'll pack some things for you. You can give some to his colleagues."

As Zhang Xiao'e spoke, she began to prepare things in a hurry.

On the other side, in the military academy, everyone was gathered on the playground to hold an activity.

Ji Huaian sat at the back of the line and was not very interested in the performance on stage.

Just checking the watch from time to time.

Today is his birthday, and his family will definitely call him.

Originally, he didn't want to attend this event. He planned to use this opportunity to pack up his things and go home directly after the exam the next day.

But the leader didn't agree, saying that there was an award today and he had to receive it, so he had to come over.

Just as he was hesitating, the light in front of him was suddenly blocked.

Then a beautifully packaged gift box appeared before my eyes.

"For you! Happy birthday!"

A girl's voice rang out, instantly attracting the attention of other warriors around.

Ji Huaian looked up and saw Lian Qing, the only female classmate in the next class.

Lian Qing is one of the few girls in this military academy. She has excellent physical fitness and is good at firearms. She is very famous.

The reason why Ji Huaian remembered him was because they had competed in shooting when they first arrived.

He was kicked out because he couldn't compete with many boys in the class.

After winning the game, the girl would come to him from time to time to compete in shooting.

Ji Huaian was not interested in such competitive games. He was more focused on what his teacher was saying about some foreign strategies and tactics.

The girl did not give up and often came to see him.

Study life is boring, and after a while, everyone often jokes around.

But later, when they found out he had a wife and children, they became more restrained.

But I didn't expect that this girl would send me a gift at this time.

Ji Huaian noticed the gazes of the people around him and couldn't help but frowned: "Sorry, I can't accept this gift."

"Why not? I happened to see it was your birthday when I went to the office not long ago, so I specially prepared a gift for you these past two days. Don't worry, it's not expensive, take it!"

As Ji Huaian spoke, he pulled Ji Huaian's arm, trying to put the gift into his hand.

The pulling and tugging action instantly caused a sigh from the people around.

"I really don't want it!"

Ji Huaian was a little annoyed, so he withdrew his arm and took a few steps back.

The situation was awkward for a moment.

"Huaian, since they're willing to give it to you, just take it. It's just a birthday present anyway!"

Zhou Yang, Ji Huaian's roommate, tried to smooth things over by saying, "Don't make a girl stand here. It's so embarrassing!"

When Lian Qing heard someone speak up for him, the awkwardness in his eyes instantly disappeared: "It's just a gift, don't get me wrong."

“…”

Ji Huaian took a look at the gift, then looked at the people around him. When he was hesitating, a familiar voice came from behind him.

"Since it's a token of their kindness, just take it!"

When everyone looked in the direction of the sound, they saw a woman in a gray woolen coat standing there in the distance.

Her fair skin and beautiful face look particularly dazzling against her black hair.

"Why are you here!"

Ji Huaian didn't care about the reactions of the people around him. He walked forward excitedly without blinking, afraid that he might have made a mistake. "Am I dreaming?"

Lin Jiaojiao was amused by his reaction: "Look at you silly! Of course I'm not dreaming. If you don't believe me, try it yourself."

As she spoke, she took his hand and placed it on her cheek.

The warm and cool touch touched Ji Huaian's heart, but after the surprise, he felt a pang of heartache. He quickly took off his coat and covered her with it.

"Why are you here in such cold weather? Alone?"

"Today is your birthday, and I want to spend it with you."

Ji Huaian was both distressed and moved. It took him a long time to react. He quickly dragged Lin Jiaojiao to the middle of the crowd and said, "Let me introduce you. This is my lover, Lin Jiaojiao."

Lin Jiaojiao smiled and glanced at everyone, greeting them politely: "Nice to meet you all. I always hear Ji Huaian talk about life here, so I wanted to come and see it in person."

She is good looking and has such a sweet voice!

Everyone couldn't help but admire.

I understand more clearly why Ji Huaian was not moved at all by such an outstanding girl like Lian Qing.

It turns out that there is a fairy in my home!

"Hello sister-in-law, I'm Ji Huaian's roommate, my name is Zhou Yang."

"And me, you can just call me Dongzi."

“…”

Lin Jiaojiao greeted everyone one by one.

Everyone was tactful and dispersed after saying hello, leaving only Lian Qing who stood not far away and remained silent.

Lin Jiaojiao saw her staring at her, smiled and walked forward to greet her: "Hello."

"Hello," Lian Qing replied guiltily. He looked at the beautiful girl in front of him, feeling somewhat inferior. However, the moment he lowered his head, he noticed the gift in his hand. He panicked and quickly shook his head to explain, "Sister-in-law, please don't misunderstand me. I have no other intentions. I've known you for a long time. He's just so good with firearms, and this is the first time I've met such a skilled person, so I wanted to spar with him... This gift is just a small one. You guys can chat. I'll be leaving first."

"Don't worry."

Lin Jiaojiao smiled and stopped her, taking the gift from her hand: "I'm very happy that someone remembered her birthday. Ji Huaian also told me that there is a girl here with very accurate shooting skills. It turns out to be you. You are so beautiful too. You really make us women proud!"

Lian Qing felt a little embarrassed by the compliment: "No, I really have something else to do, you two can chat!"

Looking at the fleeing figure, Ji Huaian hurriedly explained: "Don't think too much, there is nothing between him and me."

Lin Jiaojiao paused, then suddenly stopped smiling. She pretended to be very serious and turned back to stare at him intently: "If it's nothing, why are you so nervous about explaining?"

“…”

Ji Huaian didn't expect Lin Jiaojiao to ask this, and his heart suddenly rose to his throat: "I'm not nervous, we are all colleagues, what he just said is true, if you don't believe me, you can ask other people."

"And you said you weren't nervous."

"Really not, how can I explain it so that you will believe me?"

Lin Jiaojiao looked at the pale face of the man in front of her, her breathing became disordered due to nervousness. She couldn't bear to tease him anymore and burst out laughing: "I'm just teasing you, I don't know you yet! Come on, take me to your dormitory to see."