Xue Yanchen joked, "Sister-in-law, you did a really good job. It's even prettier than the one our commander wore at his wedding."
"Ha ha ha ha."
Jing Yanhong rolled her eyes at him: "Go away, how old were you when your commander got married? You were just a little kid, probably still wearing open-crotch pants."
Qiu Aizhen considered it for a moment before bringing up the question of where Luo Jingyan would get married.
Since Luo Jingyan's family home is not here, they need to find a suitable place for her to get married. After all, the guesthouse is public land, which is very inconvenient. It would be better to stay at someone's home.
“Jingyan, you’re getting married tomorrow, but your family isn’t here, and the guesthouse is public property, so it’s not very convenient. If you don’t mind, you can get married at my house.”
"Auntie, of course I don't mind, it's just that I'm troubling you."
"No trouble at all, please don't be so polite."
In the evening, several soldiers came over and helped them hang red ribbons on the door and in the yard, making the whole yard look festive.
That evening, in the general office of the military region's top leadership, several leaders stared at the military maps on the long table with furrowed brows.
The chief of staff said, "Commander, the enemy's offensive has been very rapid these past few days. We must immediately send a strong and powerful force to provide support. I think we should bring out our best troops. Let Battalion Commander Xue lead the way."
In fact, everyone else had thought of it too. Commander Lu waved his hand and said, "How can we send them? They're getting married tomorrow. Getting married is a major event in a lifetime. You don't know how hard it has been for the young couple to get to this point. Sending them out to fight at this crucial moment is unacceptable."
"Who should we send? This is urgent!"
Commander Lu was at a loss for what to do. Just before the meeting was about to end, a call came from the front saying that they had repelled a portion of the enemy troops, but still needed reinforcements. The group breathed a sigh of relief and decided to send another battalion commander with men to provide support.
The next morning, Luo Jingyan got up very early, and of course, the Xue family members got up no later than her.
Xue Ningyu went to a state-run restaurant outside to buy breakfast. Just as they finished eating, Qiu Aizhen arrived at the guesthouse to call Luo Jingyan to go back to the military region with her.
Luo Jingyan picked up her bag, and since the Xue family was also going to the military region, they set off together.
After arriving at the military region, Luo Jingyan and Qiu Aizhen went to the Lu family's residence in the compound.
The Lu family's house and those of the high-ranking officials' houses were in the same compound, but not in the same compound as Luo Jingyan and Xue Yanchen's new house, although the two compounds were not far apart.
Today is a day off, and no one in the military region, from the soldiers down to the highest commander, has to go to work or train.
However, due to the situation at the front, Commander Lu gave up his rest time and went to work at the military region's general office early in the morning. But he would take some time at noon to come back and officiate the wedding for today's newlyweds.
Commander Lu's three sons: the second son is a battalion commander in the military region, and the third son is a company commander. They all took the lead and went to the front line to fight. The eldest son graduated from the peasant-soldier university in the provincial capital and entered the government department. His partner was also from there. They did not come back. Only Qiu Aizhen and Luo Jingyan were left at home.
But today is a joyous day, and it must be celebrated in a lively manner. Before long, Jing Yanhong arrived with a group of military wives from the family compound.
These military wives are all relatives of officers who have a good relationship with Xue Yanchen, and their husbands have already given gifts to Xue Yanchen.
“Jingyan, we’ve all come to be your family,” Jing Yanhong said.
Seeing these enthusiastic sisters-in-law, Luo Jingyan felt very comforted.
"Thank you, sisters-in-law."
"Don't mention it. From now on, we'll live together and be like family."
Three military wives were with their children. Qiu Aizhen was about to take out peanuts, melon seeds, and candy from her own home to share with the children, but Luo Jingyan beat her to it and took out fruit candy and melon seeds from her bag to share with the wives and their children.
When the little ones saw the older sister handing out candy to her, a four-year-old boy named Gangdan said, "Wow, this older sister is really pretty."
Jing Yanhong said, "My sister is getting married today. She'll look even more beautiful when she's all dressed up."
Gangdan asked again, "If the pretty lady is getting married, who will she marry?"
Jing Yanhong laughed and flicked his bald forehead.
"It doesn't matter who you marry, it's definitely not you."
Little Steel Egg was unconvinced and looked at Jing Yanhong with his hands on his hips: "Why can't you marry me, sister? I'm a man too."
The little guy made everyone laugh. Jing Yanhong said, "You are indeed a man, but you are too young to be a man. It's not time for you to get married yet."
"Then I'll wait until I'm old enough to get married before my sister remarries."
"Hahaha, by the time you grow up, your sister's children will be older than you. You want your sister to marry you? You're dreaming. Your sister is already reserved, it's not your turn."
Little Steel Egg scratched his head: "I'll grow up now and marry you, okay?"
"You're still a tiny little thing, but you have so many ideas. Just enjoy your milk and stop daydreaming."
"Ha ha ha ha."
“I stopped drinking milk a long time ago,” Gangdan corrected.
"Okay, okay, you don't want milk anymore, go eat your candy."
Luo Jingyan changed into the wedding dress she had brought. Jing Yanhong braided her hair into two braids, tied them with red ribbons, and then coiled them at the back of her head.
Qiu Aizhen took out a bunch of hair clips and red hair flowers from a drawer at home, "Let's see which one looks best on Jingyan. They're all new, perfect for a bride."
Jing Yanhong asked, "Aizhen, you don't have a daughter, so why do you have so many things that girls wear?"
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