Chapter 408 Post-War Warmth, Peaceful Times
The morning sun shone into the Lu family compound, and the courtyard was filled with the smell of disinfectant.
The traces of last night's bloody battle have been cleaned up, the floor tiles are polished to a shine, and even the bullet holes in the corners of the walls have been filled in.
If it weren't for the pungent smell still lingering in the air, no one would guess that people were dying here just a few hours ago.
Su Wantang stood at the kitchen door, watching Wang Ma direct several orderly soldiers to move things.
A large pot was placed in the center of the yard, with baskets of fresh vegetables and meat piled up next to it.
“Miss, is this pot big enough?” Aunt Wang walked over, wiping her hands. “I had someone borrow it from the cafeteria. It can seat more than a dozen people.”
Su Wantang nodded and took out a small porcelain bottle from her bosom.
"Wang Ma, pour this into the pot, and remember, don't let anyone see it."
Wang Ma took the bottle and sniffed it.
"What is this? It has no taste."
"Never mind, just do as I say."
Wang Ma responded and turned to go into the kitchen.
Su Wantang watched her retreating figure, her fingers groping for another bottle in her pocket.
Spiritual spring water.
Those team members were seriously injured last night; regular medicine simply wasn't enough.
She had to think of a way to get them to drink the water without them realizing it.
In the main hall, Lu Jingyan was talking to Lu Zhenguo.
The two sat in armchairs with a tea tray between them.
“The bodies from last night have been disposed of,” Lu Zhenguo said, picking up his teacup and taking a sip.
Lu Jingyan nodded.
"It's hung outside the west city wall so everyone can see it."
Lu Zhenguo put down his teacup.
"Hang it up for a few days"
"Three days."
"That's enough." Lu Zhenguo stood up, walked to the window with his hands behind his back, and said, "Jingyan, when do you plan to transfer to another position?"
Lu Jingyan remained silent for a few seconds.
"Wait until we finish sweeping up the rest of the trash."
Lu Zhenguo turned around and looked at him.
Are you sure?
"Sure."
Lu Zhenguo stared at him for a few seconds and nodded.
"Okay, then hurry up."
He walked up to Lu Jingyan and patted him on the shoulder.
“Jingyan, Wantang is a good girl, you should treat her well.”
Lu Jingyan raised his head, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.
"I know."
At noon, we had hot pot.
A large round table was set up in the courtyard, and all twelve Thunder Shield Guards sat down.
The soup in the copper pot was bubbling, emitting a rich aroma.
Su Wantang sat next to Lu Jingyan, watching the team members throw vegetables into the pot.
"Sister-in-law, your cooking is amazing!" A team member picked up a piece of mutton and put it in his mouth. "This soup is so delicious, it's like my tongue is going to fall off."
Another team member responded with a smile.
"That's right, I've already drunk three bowls, and the more I drink, the more energetic I feel."
Qin Zheng sat opposite, holding a bowl, his eyes drifting towards Su Wantang.
Su Wantang winked at him.
Qin Zheng immediately lowered his head and continued drinking his soup.
Lu Jingyan picked up a piece of meat and put it into Su Wantang's bowl.
Eat more.
Su Wantang glanced at him and picked up her chopsticks.
Lu Jingyan reached his hand under the table and took her hand.
Su Wantang paused, her fingers twitched, but she didn't pull them back.
The two held hands tightly, neither of them speaking.
The team members drank their wine, getting more and more excited as they drank.
Someone stood up, holding a wine glass, and walked up to Su Wantang.
"Sister-in-law, let me toast you."
He said this and downed it in one gulp.
“If it weren’t for you last night, we would all have died there.”
The other team members also stood up and raised their cups in unison.
"Sister-in-law, this is a toast to you!"
Su Wantang put down her chopsticks and stood up.
"Don't be so polite, we're all family."
She picked up the cup and drank it all in one gulp.
The team members were stunned for a moment, then burst into cheers.
"Sister-in-law is so straightforward!"
"Sister-in-law is awesome!"
Lu Jingyan looked at her, his eyes full of doting affection.
This woman always manages to easily win over everyone.
After a few rounds of drinks, Meng Wan helped Lu Jingyue into the courtyard.
Lu Jingyue was wearing a light blue dress, her hair was tied in a ponytail, and her complexion was much better than before.
"Brother, sister-in-law."
She walked to the table and smiled at the two of them.
Lu Jingyan stood up, walked over, and hugged her.
"Jingyue, you're feeling better."
Lu Jingyue nodded.
"Much better, but there are still some things I can't remember clearly."
Meng Wan patted her on the back.
"It's okay, take your time."
She turned around and looked at Su Wantang.
"Wantang, your soup smells so good, it makes me hungry."
Su Wantang stood up and served her a bowl of soup.
"Mom, please try it."
Meng Wan took the bowl and took a sip.
His eyes lit up immediately.
"This soup..."
She took another sip, put down the bowl, and looked at Su Wantang.
"Wantang, what did you put in this soup? I feel so comfortable after drinking it."
Su Wantang smiled.
"They're just some common medicinal herbs, good for health."
Meng Wan nodded and took another sip.
Lu Jingyue also sat down and picked up her bowl to drink the soup.
She drank very slowly, sip by sip.
After finishing her bowl, she looked up at Lu Jingyan.
"Brother, I remember some things."
Lu Jingyan put down his chopsticks.
"What's up"
Lu Jingyue frowned, trying hard to recall.
"I remember... there was a place that was very dark and very cold."
Her voice trembled slightly.
“There were many people there, all lying in beds with tubes inserted into their bodies.”
Lu Jingyan clenched his fist.
"Anything else?"
Lu Jingyue shook her head.
"I can't remember, that's all I remember."
Meng Wan hugged her and gently patted her back.
"Don't think about it anymore, it's all in the past."
Lu Jingyue leaned on her shoulder, tears falling down her face.
Su Wantang looked at her, her gaze darkening.
She'll take down Eagle's Nest's experimental base sooner or later.
After the banquet, the team members walked out of the courtyard, leaning against the wall for support.
Qin Zheng, leaning on his cane, walked up to Su Wantang.
"Miss, my leg really doesn't hurt anymore."
As he spoke, he threw away his cane and jumped twice.
"Your medicine is amazing."
Su Wantang glared at him.
"Talk less, work more."
Qin Zheng nodded immediately.
"clear."
He turned and walked out of the courtyard.
Su Wantang watched his retreating figure and breathed a sigh of relief.
The effects of the spiritual spring water were even better than she had expected.
Those team members' injuries should heal by about 70-80% in two days.
Lu Jingyan walked over and took her hand.
"Wantang, come for a walk with me."
The two left the courtyard and walked along the path towards the back garden.
The setting sun painted the sky orange-red, and the wind carried the fragrance of crabapple blossoms.
Lu Jingyan stopped under the crabapple tree, turned around, and looked at her.
"Wantang, once all this is over, I can spend more time with you and wait for the baby to be born together."
Su Wantang was stunned for a moment.
"About your job transfer..."
“I’ve already told Dad,” Lu Jingyan interrupted her. “I’ll keep you company after we finish sweeping up the rest of the trash.”
Su Wantang looked at him, her eyes a little red.
“Lu Jingyan, you…”
"I want to be with you." Lu Jingyan raised his hand and touched her face. "I want to be there for you when you have children, when they grow up, and when we grow old together."
Su Wantang's nose tingled, and tears fell.
Lu Jingyan lowered his head and kissed her lips.
The moonlight shone down, lengthening the shadows of the two people.
Crabapple petals fell to the ground, carpeting the ground.
Meanwhile, in an underground bunker thousands of miles away in the northwest.
A man in a wheelchair stares at the screen.
The screen displayed twelve red dots, all of which had turned gray.
The man's fingers tapped on the armrest, making a clicking sound.
After a while, he smiled.
The laughter was soft, but eerie.
"interesting."
He turned his wheelchair to face the darkness.
"The game has been upgraded."
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