It's our first meeting, why should I be afraid?

She was confused and didn't speak immediately. Jiang Che came forward and handed the snacks to her: "Hello, we are the new neighbors next door. I am Jiang Che, the commander of the 1st Battalion of the 113th Regiment. If I am not at home on a mission in the future, our neighbors will have to ask my sister-in-law to help take care of my wife."

When she heard that it was her next-door neighbor, the girl was obviously relieved and took the snack very happily.

After all, everyone in Lane 2 knew that a newlywed couple moved in yesterday, and the bride was married from Brigade Commander Fang's family.

"My family is the family of Deputy Head of the 112th Regiment, Yan Chongyan. Don't worry, a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. The families in Lane 2 get along quite harmoniously."

Strict and respectful?

Next-door neighbor? What a coincidence.

However, a week ago, I wanted to develop a relationship with her that was more than friendship, and they got married so soon?

"Xiao Miao, who's here?" an old voice came from inside.

The girl named Xiao Miao answered: "I am a new neighbor next door, and I am here to visit."

"Oh, come quickly and pick some beans. Huzi asked for stewed pork with beans yesterday. This is your specialty. You can cook it."

"Right away." Xiao Miao looked over apologetically, "I'm busy at home, I'll treat you next time."

After saying this, he closed the door, not caring what people outside thought.

Compared to the thoughtful and enthusiastic family of Captain Zhao, the family of Deputy Captain Yan is truly bizarre.

Although Ji Wanqing never thought of reciprocating the gifts he gave away, he still said a few polite words and even said goodbye to them properly.

She doesn't think there is anything wrong with this family.

"From now on, have less contact." Jiang Che didn't say anything more. After all, he was from the 113th Regiment, and he and Deputy Commander Yan were just nodding acquaintances, and they had barely spoken to each other.

Ji Wanqing also felt that they were not close enough, so she dragged Jiang Che to visit other people.

There are only eight households living in the ten courtyards of Lane 2, and only the two households at the innermost of the lane are uninhabited.

Among the other seven households, except for Brigade Commander Fang who has the highest rank, the others are regiment commanders, deputy regiment commanders, and chiefs of staff.

Only Jiang Che is a battalion-level cadre.

Ji Wanqing felt that he was about to be promoted.

After all, he was already the group leader at the age of 28 in his previous life. Shouldn't there be a transition period before he can be promoted from deputy group leader to group leader?

After visiting their neighbors, the two went to the state-owned market outside their family compound to buy some ingredients and simply stir-fry two dishes.

In the afternoon, Jiang Che was temporarily called to the camp headquarters, while Ji Wanqing followed Sister Hongmei and Auntie Donglan to infiltrate the gossip group in Lane No. 2.

With the introduction of acquaintances, I integrated quickly.

Except for the families of Captain Yan and Counsellor Ge, the wives of soldiers from the other six households in Lane 2 gathered in Auntie 냫 Lan's yard to introduce the newcomers and get to know each other.

Aunt Cui'e held a ball of yarn in her hand and said, "Xiao Ji is also in high school! People with knowledge are popular these days! Unlike us, who are illiterate and have never seen the world, if I say something funny, Xiao Ji, don't laugh at me, auntie!"

Ji Wanqing was peeling pumpkin seeds in his hand. "How could that be? When I saw Aunt Cui'e spinning the yarn, I knew she was an expert at knitting sweaters. I also want to knit a sweater for our old Jiang next winter. When I come to become her apprentice, Auntie, you must not keep any secrets."

Lao Jiang is a name learned from military wives to address their men.

Well, when in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Cui'e smiled brightly: "Oh, Xiaoji, you are really good at coaxing people. Okay, just ask me, I will teach you until you learn it!"

Sister Qiuxia was peeling edamame: "Although Xiaoji is in high school, he seems to be easy-going and doesn't put on airs. Unlike that guy, humph, he's so arrogant after reading so many books that he looks down on us country folk."

Here it comes!

Her favorite cricket gossip segment!

Ji Wanqing deliberately asked: "Who is that? Is he from Deputy Tuan's family?"

Sister Hongmei: "Hey, Deputy Commander Yan isn't even married, what's his family? The one you saw must be Xiao Miao, right? She's Deputy Commander Yan's mother's niece, and she came here to help look after the kids."

So that's why I was so hostile to her at first sight. It seemed like I regarded her as a potential competitor.

Ji Wanqing: "Is that the one opposite Deputy Group Leader Yan?"

"That's right! She lives at the end of the alley with Chief of Staff Ge. Her name is Ye Yaman. She is also a high school student like you, Xiaoji. She is not as pretty as you, but she loves to imitate the pretentious Xizi holding her heart. She reads some Ski and Leo every day. It annoys me to death!"

Sister Qiuxia lives opposite Ji Wanqing and next to Ye Yaman, and has the best opinion of her.

...Ye Yaman.

Ji Wanqing's mouth twitched. She didn't expect that apart from the heroine, she would also meet the cannon fodder female supporting role in the novel.

There are many wars nowadays, and strength is judged by military achievements. Farmers' children are the most numerous and fight the hardest.

The wives of soldiers in the regiment’s military dependents area have all worked their way up from the bottom with their husbands, and generally have low educational qualifications.

Those who have a primary school diploma and can read and write go to the Women's Federation to work in the office.

Before Yu Jia came, Ye Yaman was the only high school graduate in the regiment's military district. However, she complained about her sorrows every day without any reason, and looked down on the rural ladies for their dirty voices and rough words, and was gradually excluded from the circle of military wives.

On the contrary, Yu Jia was engaged in reselling, so he had to build good relationships with all potential customers and was friendly and approachable.

Such a comparison makes people look like worlds apart.

If Ji Wanqing arrived first, she would have gotten the chance to be the counterpart arranged by the plot god for the heroine.

"But she hasn't adapted to the life with the army yet. By the way, Sister Qiuxia, what's the matter with Xiao Miao we just talked about? I don't think she came to see the children, but rather to apply for the position of hostess." Ji Wanqing asked hurriedly.

Sister Qiuxia is a gossipy and talkative person: "You also found out, right! Hey, last month my little niece came to visit, you don't know how defensive Xiao Miao was! It was as if any girl of the right age wanted to marry Lao Yan!"

Aunt Cui'e also said, "That's right! My daughter is only sixteen or seventeen years old. If she says something bad about someone, she will become the stepmother of Lao Yan's family! The other day, they met my daughter at the supply and marketing cooperative and beat her up. I came back with a rolling pin and went to his house to complain!"

Ji Wanqing smacked his lips: "Tsk, this is paranoia, right? Does Deputy Commander Yan know about this?"

Sister Hongmei: "Their troops go out early and come back late, how can they talk about women's affairs? But Yan's mother must know everything. I don't know if she told Deputy Commander Yan."

"That's definitely not what I said."

After all, Lane 2 is their own camp. The most common thing people do is to say a few words about Liu Yunyan being unsociable and He Xiaomiao being weird, but the main gossip is still concentrated in the other lanes.

There were six people. Sister Qiuxia and Aunt Cui'e were the intelligence providers; Ji Wanqing seemed to be still not satisfied and acted as the supporting role conscientiously; Sister Hongmei occasionally added a few words to supplement the story.

Auntie Donglan was the oldest among all the people. She spoke less and was more likely to ask if they wanted water or more tea.

Sister Xiuzhi, who lives at the end of the alley, basically doesn't speak unless someone cues her. She is very introverted.