Lu Yu, Qin Wan and Aunt Yu all drank spiritual spring water frequently, so they had sharp ears and eyes. As they listened to the conversation of the military wives, they looked at each other and smiled.
The island troop base is cleverly divided into two distinct yet closely connected areas:
In front is the solemn and disciplined military camp; and in the rear is the warm and harmonious family compound.
Between the two stands a long courtyard wall, like a clear dividing line, clearly dividing work and life.
Despite this, the wall did not completely block the emotional exchanges and mutual care between people on both sides.
There are three neatly arranged rows of houses in the family compound, home to more than a dozen families.
These houses adopt a unique linked architectural style, with one house next to the other, just like a close-knit family.
Each household has three spacious and bright main rooms and a kitchen dedicated to cooking. Walking into the kitchen, you can see a variety of pots and stoves, everything you need.
An open space of more than 20 meters wide is reserved in front of each household. The hardworking military families make full use of this land and cultivate it into vibrant vegetable plots.
Here, they grow a variety of fresh vegetables and flowers, which not only adds a touch of greenness and health to their own dining tables, but also makes the entire family compound full of vitality.
Behind the door of each house, there is a space of about five or six meters long, which perfectly separates the house from the wide avenue behind it.
In this way, the privacy and safety of residents can be guaranteed without making people feel too closed and depressed.
It is worth mentioning that the house Lu Yu was assigned to was located in the deepest part of the family compound. The environment here was quiet and peaceful, away from the hustle and bustle, like a secluded paradise.
Lu Yu was feeling uneasy, fearing that his wife would look down on this place. What if she suddenly lost her temper and turned away?
Just as he was racking his brains to think of what to say to comfort and persuade her, he heard Qin Wan's excited voice:
"Wow! This place is so huge!"
Lu Yu was stunned at first when he heard this, and then a smile appeared on his face involuntarily.
Because he knew that his wife loved spacious and open spaces the most. Back when they lived together in Northeast China, Qin Wan complained all day long that their yard was too small, which meant that he couldn't grow many of his favorite things.
Now that she was here, the yard suddenly seemed so spacious. No wonder she was so ecstatic.
Seeing Qin Wan's cheerful expression, Lu Yu was about to tease her. However, before he could open his mouth, Qin Wan turned to look at him impatiently and asked:
"Honey, can I build a house in this yard?"
After hearing this, Lu Yu was stunned for a moment, his face full of astonishment, and he stammered back:
"You...what did you just say? You want to build a house? And here? Right in this yard?"
Seeing that Lu Yu, who was always known for his shrewdness, could also have a silly moment, Qin Wan couldn't help but feel a surge of joy in her heart, and couldn't help but laugh excitedly. The laughter was crisp and pleasant, like a silver bell echoing in the air.
Qin Wan had already planned to build another house in this courtyard. After all, the children were still young, and these three rooms could meet their living needs for the time being.
However, as time goes by, the children grow up and begin to pay attention to personal privacy. By then, three houses will definitely not be able to accommodate the daily life of a family.
Therefore, it is imperative to build a new house.
At this time, Lu Yu already understood what Qin Wan meant. He smiled and said:
"This yard is so big, I think we can build a house there. I'll go ask around some time. Let's not just stand here, let's go inside and clean up."
Qin Wan did not enter the house. She stood at the door, her eyes fixed on the house, as if she was deeply attracted to it.
"I've just taken a close look, and it's clearly been meticulously cleaned. I have to say, your leadership is incredibly thoughtful!"
Qin Wan couldn't help but admire.
"Of course." Lu Yu responded with a smile, but deep down in his heart, he knew very well that perhaps he was the only one who could enjoy such special treatment.
This was due to both the old leader's love and appreciation for him and the secret help from his good friend Guan Yunpeng. It seemed that Guan Yunpeng had specially sent someone to clean and tidy up this place.
When I get the chance in the future, I must treat that guy to a big meal to express my gratitude.
However, at this moment, Qin Wan seemed to have completely fallen into the beautiful picture in her mind. She was completely unaware of Lu Yu's inner thoughts and feelings at the moment. She just continued to describe the perfect plan in her mind with an intoxicated look on her face.
"As for me, I plan to build four small, exquisite and unique houses here. These houses must be designed in an exquisite way so that each of our four brothers can have a little world of his own. Moreover, I will carefully decorate each room and equip it with a finely crafted desk. The desk must be spacious enough to hold the children's favorite books and stationery; and a soft and comfortable chair so that they won't feel tired when sitting on it to read and study; and a whole row of neatly arranged bookshelves filled with various types of books, from fairy tales to literary classics. With these things, the children can concentrate on reading and studying in a quiet and warm environment! Oh, my heart is so happy when I think of this." At this point, Qin Wan couldn't help laughing happily. The laughter was as clear and pleasant as a silver bell, full of expectations and yearning for future life.
She paused and continued, "Oh, by the way, that large piece of vacant land in front of the door must not be wasted. Not only will I plant a variety of fresh vegetables there, such as greens, radishes, tomatoes, etc., to ensure that our family can eat green and healthy vegetables all year round; I will also plant a variety of crops, such as rice, wheat, corn and so on. When the harvest comes in the autumn, looking at the yard full of golden rice and yellow corn cobs, how spectacular the scene will be!" Qin Wan became more and more excited as she spoke, her eyes sparkling, and her cheeks flushed with excitement, as if the scenes she described were actually happening before her eyes at this moment.
At the same time, Aunt Yu was frantically following the four lively children, running back and forth.
As she ran, she shouted at the top of her lungs, "Slow down, run slower, be careful not to fall!"
Although she was shouting breathlessly, the children seemed not to hear her and continued to rush forward laughing and playing.
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