"certainly!"

Ye Nian'an was still unaware of the impending danger, immersed in the joy of discovering her treasure-like best friend, counting Shen Shuling's merits on her fingers.

"She has a great personality, is beautiful, and is a college student with a bright future ahead of her! We hit it off immediately!"

"Even more instantly familiar than with me?"

Chu Yan's jealousy, unnoticed, subtly overturned in the quiet night.

"Do you still have feelings for me as a man? Hmm?"

The final, rising note carried a deadly sexiness and a strong sourness.

Looking at his expression, like a big dog whose favorite toy had been snatched away, Ye Nian'an finally belatedly realized what was going on—

Her husband, the king of jealousy in Asia, is back online again!

"Pfft—"

She couldn't hold back any longer and laughed so hard she couldn't straighten up in his arms.

"Brother Yan, how old are you? Why are you still acting like a child, even jealous of women?"

"Who told her to take up so much of your attention?"

Chu Yan said confidently, tightening his arms around her as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones: "I waited for you all night, but all you have in your heart is someone else."

"I don't care, I'm just unhappy."

Commander Chu, who was decisive and authoritative in the army, was now acting shamelessly without any bottom line.

"Okay, okay, it's my fault, it's my fault, alright?"

Ye Nian'an was amused by his childish yet domineering appearance, and could only raise her head and gently peck his tightly pursed lips.

“That’s my future sister-in-law, the future family member of the Chu family. I’m trying to get along with her for the sake of family harmony.”

She coaxed in a soft voice, "Besides, we share the same interests. After Third Brother really marries her, we, as sisters-in-law, can work together to build a business, make a lot of money, and raise ten children for you!"

These words finally made Chu Yan's expression soften a bit.

But the sour smell still lingered.

He buried his face in the crook of her neck and said in a muffled voice, "That won't do either. In your heart, I must be number one."

"Alright, alright, you're number one, always will be you, my Chief Chu, okay?"

Ye Nian'an was so bothered by him that she had no choice but to use all her tricks to coax him.

She knew that this man was a towering hero in the outside world.

But in front of her, he is always a "big boy" who needs to be valued and cherished.

"kindness……"

Seeing that Chu Yan was still looking sullen, Ye Nian'an's eyes lit up and a plan came to mind.

She leaned close to his ear mysteriously and said, "Brother Yan, since you've been so 'wronged' today, I'll tell you a secret as compensation, okay?"

"What secret?"

Chu Yan's attention was indeed drawn to it.

Ye Nian'an's smile grew increasingly cunning, like a little fox who had just stolen some fish.

"Promise me you won't be angry anymore."

"...It depends on the situation."

"oops!"

Ye Nian'an pushed him in annoyance: "Are you going to agree or not?!"

Seeing her charming and coquettish appearance, Chu Yan's heart completely melted, and he could no longer be angry.

He sighed helplessly, then gave her a deep kiss on the lips, his voice full of affection.

"Okay, I promise."

"That's more like it."

Ye Nian'an cleared her throat with satisfaction, and then said in an extremely solemn tone, word by word, "I've decided. As soon as the university's entrance ceremony is over next month, I will ask the school for a leave of absence for a while."

Chu Yan frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled.

Asking for leave right after the start of the semester?

"Niannian, there's no need. Dad and the others will be back soon, and then you can..."

Ye Nian'an didn't keep them in suspense and interrupted them directly.

"I plan to take Da Da, Er Er, and San San to the 74th Division of the Army."

"I want to go...to the army."

"What?!"

Even Chu Yan was completely stunned when he heard these words.

He stared at her in disbelief, his voice trembling slightly: "Niannian, what...what did you say?"

“I said I wanted to go with the army.”

Ye Nian'an met his shocked gaze, her eyes filled with an unprecedented determination.

“I know you’ll soon be transferred back to the Southeast Military Region near Haicheng. But, Brother Yan, I want to go and see you.”

"I want to go and see the place where you poured out countless drops of sweat and blood."

"I want to see what the military camp is like, the one that has honed you from a green recruit into the tough man you are today."

"I want to take the children to walk the paths you walked and see the scenery you saw."

“I want them to know what an amazing hero their father is.”

Her voice was soft, yet every word was incredibly firm.

Like an awl, it struck Chu Yan's heart with alternating light and heavy blows.

Chu Yan could no longer hold back and pulled her into a tight embrace, so strong that it seemed he wanted to embed her into his life.

His eyes welled up with tears, and his throat tightened.

All those words ultimately boiled down to a hoarse murmur, filled with endless tenderness and love.

"Okay, Niannian, whatever you say."

The decision Ye Nian'an just made is enough to rival all the most beautiful love words in the world.

The 74th Division of the Army was indeed the unit that Chu Yan could never forget in his life.

That was his starting point when he joined the army, "another home" that shaped him into who he is today.

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