Xiao Lu wasn't embarrassed at all. After all, she was getting older, and she was actually looking forward to getting married, having a family, having a child in the future, and living happily ever after.

Xiao Lu also asked Lin Chuchu if she was going home today; she couldn't wait to ask Mu's mother.

Upon receiving Lin Chuchu's affirmative reply, he smiled like a child.

Lin Chuchu looked at her childish behavior with amusement and couldn't help but laugh.

Team Leader Qin dotes on Xiao Lu like his own younger sister, and he's naturally happy to see her happy.

"By the way, the higher-ups are already training someone to temporarily replace Xiao Lu and protect you when she gets pregnant."

Lin Chuchu's missions are always quite dangerous, and she can't do without someone to protect her closely.

When Xiao Lu becomes pregnant and is no longer suitable for such tasks, the higher-ups will need to consider a replacement for her, and such a person will need to be trained in advance.

Most importantly, it depends on Xiao Lu's physical recovery. If his combat strength is not up to standard, he may very well be forced to withdraw from the protection mission.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chuchu was completely distraught. She was used to being with Xiao Lu, and now a complete stranger was coming. How could she possibly get along with him?

Team Leader Qin knew what Lin Chuchu was thinking, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Moreover, while it is said to be temporary, preparations have actually been made for a long-term alternative.

Basically, among the female soldiers they knew, none of them had a decline in physical fitness after getting married and having children. Therefore, women generally had fewer years of military service than men.

Lin Chuchu actually understood these principles, but she couldn't accept them for a while, after all, she had spent so much time with Xiao Lu.

After get off work, Lin Chuchu took Xiao Lu and Captain Qin home. Xiao Lu went to see Mu's mother, wanting her to make him a wedding dress.

Mother Mu smiled and said, "You mean those white wedding dresses that are popular lately? I can make them. Don't worry, it's not difficult, it only takes a few days."

Xiao Lu nodded happily, "Okay, thank you, Auntie."

Next, the two discussed the wedding dress styles.

After the style of the wedding dress was decided, Xiao Lu brought up the price, but Mu's mother refused to accept it no matter what.

"You have protected Chuchu for so long, and our family is very grateful to you. We absolutely cannot accept the money for the wedding dress."

However, Xiao Lu is also very stubborn.

"No, Auntie, if you don't want it, I won't let you make my wedding dress. I'll find someone else."

Xiao Lu really liked the clothes made by Mu's mother, and several of his friends had their wedding dresses made by Mu's mother; otherwise, he wouldn't have asked Mu's mother for help.

One person sincerely wanted to give money, while the other refused no matter what. In the end, it was Lin Chuchu who spoke.

"Mom, if Xiao Lu insists on giving it to you, then you can just ask for the cost of the fabric. Why don't you make him another set of red clothes?"

"Xiao Lu, my mom has taken the money for the wedding dress, but you can't give me any more money for this outfit."

And so, the two finally reached an agreement.

Because Xiao Lu needs to prepare for the wedding, both families will be coming.

The approval for their family housing has been granted, but it's a bit far from the Mu family's house.

Getting married at this time was relatively simple, and since they were both in the military, they simply ate a meal in the mess hall, continuing the wedding style of the previous couples.

However, there were quite a few people attending the couple's wedding, after all, both of them had been members of the special forces.

Some leaders and comrades-in-arms who are still in service will be attending.

With the approval of the higher-ups, the mealtimes for everyone will be staggered from the mealtimes for regular people in the canteen, so as not to delay others.

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner and the weather gradually turning colder, people in the residential compound are starting to prepare for the holiday.

Of course, the Mu family is no exception. In addition to the things they applied for from above, Mu's mother and father would often buy things for their home.

And the new clothes everyone wears for the New Year.

Lin Chuchu attended Xiao Lu's wedding and will soon be on holiday. The authorities gave them a 7-day holiday during the Spring Festival.

From the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month until the 6th day of the first lunar month, Xiao Lu and Fu Bo officially stayed home and lived a secluded life.

Xiao Lu said to Lin Chuchu, "Fu Bo is an excellent cook. I'll treat you to dinner another day."

Another guy who's a good cook. It seems like in these couples, it's mostly the men who do the cooking, while the women are more relaxed.

Perhaps soldiers are more doting on their wives? Lin Chuchu dismissed this thought as soon as it crossed her mind.

Because that's impossible; not all soldiers like to dote on their wives.

Just like Grandma said about the neighbor's house, the men come home every day and do nothing but rely on the women to serve them and the children. Now, the men's parents have also come, and one woman is taking care of the whole family. It looks exhausting.

Ironically, the woman was willing to do it, and wouldn't allow anyone to say a word against her husband.

That's not all. The men only give half of their wages to their wives and the rest to their parents. They also bring back a bunch of comrades from time to time.

His wife cooked all the dishes on the table, but he wouldn't let her sit at the table while they ate. That's just the way old people think.

As she said this, Grandma looked disapproving. "From now on, you can't spoil Mu Chen. Everyone works hard all day, why should you have to serve him? Use that time to let him serve you."

Lin Chuchu chuckled, while Mu Chen looked mournful upon hearing this.

"Grandma, you can't favor girls over boys. I'm your grandson too, at least side with me a little, right?"

Grandma gave him a disgusted look.

"You rough old man, how can you be as good as Chuchu? Go away, I can't be bothered to look at you."

Lin Chuchu covered her mouth and chuckled, while Mu Chen acted cute and silly towards his grandmother.

Grandma pushed away the head that was leaning in with a look of disgust.

The case had a lead, which led to Mu Chen working overtime even during the Chinese New Year. As the team leader, he was the one working overtime on New Year's Eve.

Only Mu's father could deliver the dumplings to him.

Firecrackers are not allowed in the family compound; only small hand-cranked fireworks and small firecrackers for children are permitted. It's a bit quieter than other places.

However, what can they do when it's a military dependents' hospital?

To create a festive atmosphere for the New Year, Wang Qiao and Mu's father made ice lanterns and some small lanterns for the children to carry and play with on the first day.

The lanterns they made were of all kinds, including one made of a little rabbit with movable ears, which looked especially beautiful.

As soon as the little rabbit lanterns came out, they immediately caused a scramble among the children. In the end, when there was no other way, the two of them made several, one for each child.

Even Lin Chuchu got one.

Lin Chuchu was speechless. Did her father treat her like a child?

She can't show it off like the kids do, can she?

However, she really liked it.

"Chuchu, come here quickly, I fried some meatballs, can you taste them and see if they're salty enough?"

Grandma said with a smile.

Lin Chuchu immediately agreed, thinking, "I'll be a child then, at least I'll get some good food."