It didn't snow heavily last night, just a thin layer.

It is a sunny day today, but because the temperature is so low, the sun is like a lamp and you can't feel any warmth.

The north wind blew on her face like a small knife, and her ears were hurt by the cold. Lu Shishen put a hat on her, and the two went to the army side by side.

As for Tao Hua, she felt annoyed when looking in the mirror. She wanted to wash it off but was afraid of offending Lin Manzhi. Just as she was struggling with this, Yan Dafu suddenly pushed the door open and came into the room.

Before he even laid eyes on Tao Hua, he started yelling.

"Have you packed? I'm going to the army."

Tao Hua put down the mirror, turned her face away, stood up and was about to follow him out, "Okay, let's go!"

Yan Dafu was just about to turn around and walk out when he inadvertently glanced at him and suddenly shouted at the top of his voice.

"What did you do? Your face is painted like a monkey's butt?"

Tao Hua touched her face and said, "Manzhi painted it for me and said she would perform on stage."

"Aren't you dancing the Yangge?" Yan Dafu's eyes widened, "Why are you dancing like a monkey's butt?"

After hearing him calling her a monkey butt, Tao Hua was too embarrassed to go out. "Everyone is wearing makeup, what can I do?"

Yan Dafu looked disgusted and said, "I don't care, wash it off quickly. I can't take you to the army with such a horrible look on your face."

Tao Hua had been struggling with how to go out in this state, but after hearing what her husband said, she gritted her teeth and washed off her makeup.

Who knew that I would run into Song Fen who had just washed her face in the bathroom.

"What's the matter? Your family won't let you draw either?"

Song Fen nodded, "He said that I couldn't take it out with me after it was painted like this, so he insisted that I wash it off."

Tao Hua was relieved, as long as she wasn't the only one washing. "Go ahead and wash, maybe other military wives have washed too."

Nowadays, few ordinary women wear makeup. Most men are old-fashioned and are very resistant to their wives wearing makeup. They feel uncomfortable when they see it.

With someone to keep them company, the two of them felt much more at ease while washing.

On the other side, Lin Manzhi was still putting on makeup carefully. Wei Mocheng was a little impatient and urged her.

"Why aren't you ready yet? Didn't I tell you to eat lunch a long time ago? Why are you still dawdling?"

Lin Manzhi was a little annoyed by being urged, "Okay, okay, don't rush me. I'll finish putting makeup on other military wives first this morning before putting it on myself."

She pursed her lips, put the lipstick in the drawer, turned around and asked, "How is it? Does it look good?"

Seeing that her makeup looked good, Wei Mocheng softened his tone a little.

"It looks great, let's go! Everyone else should be here soon."

Lin Manzhi was happy, "Wait a moment, I'll change my clothes."

Wei Mocheng was puzzled. "Don't you look good in this bright red woolen coat? What else do you want to change?"

Lin Manzhi didn't answer. She took out a watch from the drawer and put it on. Then she took out a rose-red down jacket from the suitcase beside the bed.

This down jacket is just below the buttocks, has a waist-hugging design, and a large black fur collar. If Yang Niannian saw it, she would definitely think it was tacky, but in Lin Manzhi's eyes, it seemed particularly fashionable.

Wei Mocheng's face darkened, "When did you buy it?"

Lin Manzhi answered while changing her clothes.

"I bought it while I was buying the watch. Didn't you say that I have the financial power in my hands and I can buy whatever I want? Woolen clothes are not as warm as down jackets. My hands are almost getting frostbite. The down inside this down jacket is very thick and it keeps me warm."

Wei Mocheng frowned, "How much?"

"It's not expensive. It's only over 300 yuan. A down jacket can be worn for many years. So if you calculate it this way, it's still a good deal." Lin Manzhi replied.

Wei Mocheng's face darkened. "When did you become like this? Expenses should be based on the family's situation. Do you think it's worthwhile to use a year's savings to buy all these things?"

Wei Mocheng usually spends little on his personal life when he is in the army, and all his allowance is given to Lin Manzhi. His parents have mentioned to him that Lin Manzhi spends money lavishly, but he didn't take it seriously.

I think food and clothing won’t cost much.

Now, in less than a month, Lin Manzhi had spent thousands of dollars on his own, and he realized the seriousness of the matter.

How can a family spend as much as it earns?

Always save some money for emergencies.

Lin Manzhi was a little unhappy. "Isn't it just a down jacket? I've been married to you for so many years and gave birth to a pair of lovely children for you, but in the end, you don't even deserve a down jacket?"

Seeing that she was unmoved, Wei Mocheng felt powerless as if he couldn't communicate with her.

Said with a straight face.

"Think about it carefully!"

After saying that, he turned around and walked out.

Seeing this, Lin Manzhi hurriedly followed him out. Today was a special day, and if she went alone, she would be laughed at.

Thinking of this, he hurriedly trotted to catch up with Wei Mocheng.

"Don't walk so fast. If everyone knew that we had a fight today, I wouldn't be the only one to lose face. Captain Lu bought his wife a Plum watch and a down jacket, but he didn't do anything like you."

Wei Mocheng turned around suddenly and asked, "Did you buy these just to compete with Yang Niannian?"

Lin Manzhi then realized that she had said something wrong and said stubbornly.

"Do I need to compare myself with her?"

Even if she didn't admit it, Wei Mocheng already had the answer in his heart. Today was New Year's Eve, and in order not to be laughed at, he could only keep silent.

When the two arrived at the cafeteria, Yang Niannian and Lu Shishen had already arrived. The two were sitting in the cafeteria and immediately became the focus of the whole place, attracting a lot of attention.

After Wei Mocheng saw Lu Shishen, he subconsciously looked at Yang Niannian who was sitting next to him. Her figure looked particularly thin and petite among the group of officers and their wives.

Although I didn't see her face, it wasn't difficult to guess what Yang Niannian looked like just by looking at her back.

At first glance, she is a pretty and charming girl, completely different from the one described by Captain Yan and Captain Zhou.

Lin Manzhi noticed that her husband's eyes were on Yang Niannian, and she felt very uncomfortable and said with contempt.

"Have you never seen a woman? You are staring at the boss's wife. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

Wei Mocheng didn't want to quarrel with her in front of others, so he looked down at her and warned her in a low voice.

"Don't make trouble for no reason."

After saying that, he walked into the cafeteria. Lin Manzhi hurriedly followed him. The two of them sat at the table next to Lu Shishen. Only then did Wei Mocheng see Yang Niannian's appearance clearly.

She has bright eyes, white teeth, fair skin, gentleness and beauty. She is the kind of appearance that people can remember after just one look.

If she hadn't been sitting with Lu Shishen and hadn't had her hair neatly tied up at the back of her head, if he had met her somewhere else, Wei Mocheng would probably have thought she was just a girl of seventeen or eighteen years old.

Yan Dafu must be blind, so he spread rumors that Yang Niannian is big and fat...

Noticing Wei Mocheng's gaze, Yang Niannian turned her head to look at him, then nodded politely and greeted him.

"Deputy Captain Wei, Sister Lin."