Chapter 16 Military Marriage 5

He was originally entitled to a two-bedroom apartment based on his qualifications.

But because of Bai Moli's shady dealings, the higher-ups specially cleared out a courtyard next to Commander Bai for him. The house originally belonged to the deputy commander, so Xiao Nian really benefited from living there.

"Honey, look, I arranged this myself. If you don't like it, I'll do it again."

There are four rooms, two bedrooms, one of which was converted into a bathroom and one into a study. In the southwest corner of the yard is a toilet that they built themselves. There is a large vegetable garden in the yard, which is now full of vegetables. The previous deputy regimental commander's family moved in a hurry and did not harvest the vegetables.

"When you have time, plant a row of grapevines for me in this area. I want to eat grapes in the fall."

"Okay, is there anything else?"

"Make another set of tables and chairs and put them under the grape trellis. Next autumn, we can sit together under the grape trellis, chat, admire the moon, and drink tea. You also need to find me some flower seeds. I want to plant flowers on both sides of the walkway and some mosquito-repelling plants in front of the windows."

Xiao Nian: Do as she says, do as she says, do whatever she says!

His wife really doesn't seem like a girl from the countryside. These days, when people can't even get enough to eat, who has the time to think about flowers and plants?

After finishing their business, it gradually got dark. Xiao Nian asked her, "What do you want to eat tonight? I'll cook for you."

"You've had a long day, how can I let you cook? Let's eat in the cafeteria."

Xiao Nian: My wife is so thoughtful; she can't bear to see me work so hard.

It's a good opportunity to take my wife out for a stroll and assert my dominance.

Just then, Miss Bai's voice came from next door, "Mom, is dinner ready? I'm starving!"

"You brat, you almost drove your dad crazy, and you still know to come back?"

"It's just a little money he spent, right? Don't worry, I'll pay him back in a few years. Or I'll get him into university so he can make a name for himself!"

Although Zhou Hongjun had served in the army for several years, he had only saved a few hundred yuan. Most of the compensation he gave to Ning Yan came from Bai Moli's family.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How long would it take you to save up 1,500 yuan with your meager allowance?"

"Why bother with college entrance exams? How many years has the national college entrance examination (Gaokao) been discontinued?"

"Hmph, you wouldn't understand even if I told you. It's just a university, right? I can get in if I want to."

Bai Moli thought to herself that the college entrance examination would be reinstated in two years, and she could use these two years to pick up her high school knowledge again, get into a good university, and be worthy of Zhou Hongjun in the future.

Afterwards, the mother and daughter went inside and spoke in a lower voice. Only then did Xiao Nian withdraw his eavesdropping ears and take Ning Yan to the cafeteria.

On the way, Xiao Nian was lost in thought, pondering Bai Moli's words. Fifteen hundred yuan was nothing to Bai Moli; could it be that her superior was giving her funds?

What about going to university?

The resumption of the college entrance examination is no small matter. How did she know about it?

The more I think about Bai Moli, the more she seems like a spy.

No, I need to report what I just said to the leadership, and we also need to strengthen the monitoring of Bai Moli.

The young couple strolled around the cafeteria, making a bunch of single guys incredibly envious. They didn't expect their future wives to be as beautiful as their sister-in-law; they'd be content if the wife was half as beautiful as her!

Qu Muyang had finished eating, but when he saw his childhood friend come in, he turned around and stayed. "You're really something, kid. When are you having the wedding?"

Because of the need to investigate Bai Moli's matter, the higher-ups simply transferred Qu Muyang from the previous military region, and now he is also a member of the 23rd Regiment.

"Before, being able to take half a month's leave was already considered an extraordinary favor from the boss. Now, it's extremely difficult to take leave again."

I can only wait until the end of the year to see if I can get leave, then I'll go back to Beijing to handle it.

The special forces team's roster had undergone two rounds of screening. Originally, the training plan was finalized and they were about to begin closed training, but because of Bai Moli, who was suspected of being a spy, the screening process was extended to another round.

So Xiao Nian, the team leader, is indeed very busy.

While the two were chatting, some soldiers who knew Zhou Hongjun and had heard him introduce him to others remarked that they wondered if the guy was blind, throwing away such a beautiful fiancée only to have her end up with Captain Xiao.

I really don't know how Company Commander Zhou is feeling right now.

Zhou Hongjun was also in the canteen.

He naturally saw Xiao Nian and Ning Yan as well. Don't ask him how he felt; he was just embarrassed.

He never imagined that Ning Yan would be with Captain Xiao, and that the two would get their marriage certificate so quickly!

The key point is that Captain Xiao is currently his instructor, and he will likely become his superior in the future.

How embarrassing!

Unable to bear the knowing looks from others, Zhou Hongjun quickly finished his rice and left.

Ning Yan glanced in Zhou Hongjun's direction before looking away. In the past two weeks, his relationship with Bai Moli had become an open secret, and the two would probably get married soon.

She might even get to attend their wedding.

After dinner, Xiao Nian took Ning Yan to the political commissar's house.

He and the political commissar went to the study to discuss matters, while Ning Yan and the political commissar's wife chatted in the living room.

"Oh dear, Xiao Ning, you're such a good girl, it's such a good deal for that Xiao Nian!"

Aunt Zhou really likes Ning Yan. She holds her hand and won't let go. Oh my, this child's hands are so soft. Touching them is addictive!

“Sister-in-law, it’s not as exaggerated as you say. I’m just an ordinary person. It’s fate that I was able to get together with Xiao Nian.”

"Yes, yes, you're right! There's a saying, 'A thread of fate connects those who are destined to be together, even if they are thousands of miles apart.'"

Sister-in-law Zhou almost said that Ning Yan and Zhou Hongjun were not meant to be, but luckily she was quick-witted. Wouldn't mentioning such a blind man embarrass Ning Yan?

Ning Yan could easily see through Zhou's sister-in-law's meaning. She said frankly, "Actually, I still have to thank Zhou Hongjun. Without him, where would I have met Xiao Nian?"

Sister-in-law Zhou: ...If you insist on saying it that way, then that makes sense.

The two chatted casually for a while before Xiao Nian came out. "Sister-in-law, Yan Yan and I are going back. You should get some rest too."

"Hey, come over and visit sometime. If you two need any help, just ask. I've got nothing to do all day anyway."

...

After returning home, Xiao Nian prepared Ning Yan's pajamas and let her take a shower in the bathroom, while he took two buckets of water and took a cold shower in the yard.

The couple held their wedding in their hometown, but the house there wasn't soundproof. The bed would creak whenever they moved. During the two days he stayed at Ning's house, he was so well-behaved that he didn't even dare to touch his wife's hand, afraid that he would lose control and make a scene and embarrass himself in his in-laws' house.

Today is their real wedding night.

About half an hour later, the bathroom door opened, and Ning Yan, wearing a slip dress, came out drying her hair.

Xiao Nian stood up when he heard the noise, then went over and closed the door. The room was extremely quiet.

Ning Yan glanced at him as she dried her hair. "Aren't you hot? Why are you still wearing long pants?"

Xiao Nian felt his face getting hot, but thinking that he would have to take his clothes off anyway, he simply took off his trousers, revealing his green boxer shorts.

(End of this chapter)