"Well, take my wife to buy some things." Xiao Lang said, pulling Chen Xiaoru to his side. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell from his protective look that he was trying to protect his daughter.

The wives exchanged glances, their minds clear as a mirror. Captain Xiao usually looked cold, but unexpectedly, he actually loved his wives!

Chen Xiaoru's foggy mind cleared slightly as Xiao Lang embraced her. She drowsily raised her head and glanced around, noticing many military wives gazing at her with curiosity and surprise. She didn't feel uncomfortable, but rather yawned loudly, tears welling in her eyes. She slumped back into Xiao Lang's embrace, finding a more comfortable position to catch up on some sleep.

"Captain Xiao, your wife has lost weight and is truly... a completely different person!" The voice of the military wife, Liu Cuihua, was loud and outspoken, known among the other wives for being "informed." She had never imagined that the "chubby girl," previously laughed at behind everyone's back, would become so radiant after losing weight. She had previously thought it was an exaggeration, but now, seeing it with her own eyes, she truly understood the saying, "After three days of absence, one should be treated with new eyes." The impact of this was far greater than just hearing gossip!

"Yes, yes! I really didn't notice it before..."

"That's right, he looks as handsome as a movie star!"

"Captain Xiao is so lucky!"

The other military wives chimed in, chattering about the situation, their voices filled with envy and a hint of inexplicable sourness. After all, who doesn't want to marry a good man and be beautiful themselves?

Xiao Lang was so proud of himself listening to all these compliments. Of course his wife was pretty! How could his taste be bad? However, no matter how proud he was, he didn't want his wife to be stared at by so many people. He casually adjusted his stance, using his tall frame to block most of Chen Xiaoru's body, isolating her from those overly eager gazes.

Chen Xiaoru didn't know about these twists and turns. She just felt that Xiao Lang's embrace was particularly warm and reassuring. She even unconsciously reached out and wrapped her arms around Xiao Lang's sturdy waist, rubbing her little face against his chest and letting out a satisfied hum.

Now, the military wives around were even more furious.

"Oh, look at this couple, they're so sweet!"

"Captain Xiao usually has a cold face, but I didn't expect him to be so caring in private!"

As they were talking, the purchasing truck arrived and everyone got on.

Chen Xiaoru leaned against the car window and soon began to doze off again. Xiao Lang looked at her drowsy appearance, feeling both distressed and amused. This little lazy cat could fall asleep wherever she went!

He gently put Chen Xiaoru's head on his shoulder and let her sleep against him. Chen Xiaoru seemed to feel his movements, rubbed against his arms, found a comfortable position, and continued to sleep.

The wives of the soldiers nearby couldn't help but laugh as they watched this scene. Captain Xiao usually looked quite serious, but he was unexpectedly so gentle to his wife! How enviable!