Wang Fengjiao especially likes listening to Yang Niannian talk. She has a nice voice and what she says is pleasant to listen to.

"Nian Nian, the first time I saw you, I felt that you were a blessed person. You will definitely have endless blessings in the future."

"Captain Lu doesn't like to say sweet words to coax people, but I can see that he really loves you. Last time you were sick, when he hugged you, his eyes were full of worry. I've known him for so long, but this is the first time I've seen him with that expression. Lao Zhou also told me when he got home that the captain really likes you."

Lu Shishen likes her?

Yang Niannian blinked. "Before I came to the army, I had never met Shi Shen. It was an arranged marriage by my family. I don't have any feelings for him. He probably doesn't like me, right? I think he treats me well out of responsibility at most."

Wang Fengjiao said subconsciously, "You are so beautiful and have a good personality, how could Captain Lu not like you? I dare to guarantee that he definitely likes you. If he doesn't like you, I will twist my head off and let you sit on it. Besides, what's the use of love? It can't be eaten. I think Captain Lu treats you well, is willing to give you the allowance to spend freely, and is responsible for the family. This is love."

"Sister Wang, you know how to comfort people." Yang Niannian smiled and glanced at the sky. The sun was about to set. "You learn to ride a bicycle first. I'll go home and cook."

"Go quickly." Wang Fengjiao waved her hand and pushed the bicycle towards the open space outside.

"Hey, Fengjiao, you bought a bicycle too?" Yu Hongli was about to go home to cook, and when she saw Wang Fengjiao pushing a bicycle out, she immediately came over.

Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Xu also came over to watch the fun.

Sister Lin asked, "Why is this bicycle the same as the one that Captain Lu's wife bought?"

"I just read it. I borrowed it to learn how to ride it for a while." Wang Fengjiao said, and then she pushed the bicycle and started to learn how to ride it in a serious manner.

Several military wives felt very jealous when they saw this.

Yu Hongli curled her lips and snorted, "Captain Lu's wife is really good to Wang Fengjiao. She was willing to let her ride the new bicycle she just bought, and she wasn't afraid of damaging it."

Hearing her hint at Wang Fengjiao's obesity, Aunt Xu covered her mouth and laughed secretly, "She can flatter Captain Lu's wife and is a favorite of her. We are all so dumb that we definitely can't compete with her."

Yu Hongli rolled her eyes in Wang Fengjiao's direction and went home feeling very angry.

Wang Fengjiao learned to ride for a while and almost fell down several times. Seeing that it was almost time to go home from school, she could only give the bicycle to Yang Niannian first.

As soon as she pushed the bicycle into the yard, she shouted, "Niannian, I brought you a bicycle. It's too difficult to ride. I can't learn it."

Yang Niannian was cooking in the kitchen. She poked her head out and said, "Just put it under the eaves. I'll have time to teach you how to ride it later."

"Okay, hurry up and cook."

Wang Fengjiao put the bicycle under the eaves and left.

Yang Niannian bought a big rooster. Thinking that Commander Song had been in the army for many years and must have a strong taste in food, she added more chili peppers and made spicy chicken. She also made braised pork with potatoes, sweet and sour spare ribs, cold cucumber salad, and stewed crucian carp soup.

The staple food is celery dumplings.

Rice and steamed buns are often available in the cafeteria, but dumplings are generally not available until the Chinese New Year. Making dumplings is the only way to show her dedication this time.

Not to mention that Chief Song is very good to Lu Shishen, she also has to treat him well because of his status as a defender of the country.

As soon as the meal was ready, An An came back from school. Seeing so many sumptuous meals on the table in the main hall, An An was very greedy.

"Auntie, why do you make so many delicious foods?"

"Chief Song is coming over today." Yang Niannian replied.

"That fierce old man?" An An asked with a wrinkled face.

"Uh~" Yang Niannian was very curious, "Is he very fierce? I haven't seen him before."

An An nodded heavily and said pitifully, "I think when he doesn't smile, he looks like a tiger that wants to eat people."

Yang Niannian laughed and said crisply, "That is the domineering aura that comes from within. Only a powerful general can have this kind of pressure. This is the righteousness of defending the country. Don't feel scared. You should love and respect Chief Song."

After she said this, An An suddenly didn't think Chief Song was scary anymore.

In An An's little heart, she always felt that what Yang Niannian said was right.

…

At the gate of the family compound.

Commander Song and Lu Shishen walked side by side, chatting about things in the army as they walked.

Zhou Bingxing, Sun Dashan and a few others followed behind. On the way, they met a few military wives. When they saw Chief Song coming, they all greeted him with a flattering smile on their faces.

Even the children showed awe and respect when they saw Chief Song.

Chief Song saw the bright and peaceful scene in the family compound and a gratified smile appeared on his face. He was almost at the door of Lu Shishen's house, and these people were still following behind him.

He turned around and ordered, "I'm just here to eat, not to inspect. Don't follow me. Go back to your homes and eat."

The primary task of a soldier is to obey orders. Once they heard the old leader's words, these people scattered faster than rabbits.

Commander Song followed Lu Shishen to the gate of the fenced courtyard and noticed a brand new bicycle parked under the eaves.

He let out a deep laugh, "You are quite thoughtful. You know how to save some money for your family."

"Nian Nian bought it with her own money." Lu Shishen said truthfully.

Chief Song's smile faded and he glared at him in dissatisfaction, "I knew your brain was used by the country."

He sternly taught her, "You are married now. You can't be like before. You have to take care of your wife and children in everything."

Chief Song knew something about Lu Shishen's family affairs. Lu Shishen was away from home all year round, but he sent all his allowance back home.

We built a new house at home for my eldest brother to live in after he got married.

When I returned home three years ago, I didn’t even have a place to live and I still slept in the straw pile next to the kitchen stove at night.

The parents favor the son who stays with them. If Lu Shishen doesn't be more careful, no matter how well he performs in the army, he will only be a help to others.

Lu Shishen nodded, "My parents still have money to use. In the past two years, except for the New Year and other holidays, I will not send money back."

Upon hearing this, Chief Song nodded with satisfaction and praised with a straight face, "You have grown smarter after getting married."

Yang Niannian heard someone talking outside and walked out of the kitchen. She saw a man with a majestic, heroic and awe-inspiring military spirit standing next to Lu Shishen. She guessed that this was Commander Song.

She treated him as an ordinary elder, politely and enthusiastically, "Commander Song, you are here? The food is ready, you can eat now."

Hearing the voice, Commander Song turned his head to look at Yang Niannian, and saw that she did not flatter him like other military wives, but was as warm as she treated her family elders. This made him feel the long-lost family affection, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud from the bottom of his heart.

There is a world of difference between his attitude towards Yang Niannian and Lu Shishen.

"Comrade Xiao Yang, thank you for your hard work today."

"It's not hard." Yang Niannian said with a smile, "You guys go into the main room to eat first. I made dumplings and they'll be ready soon."

When Chief Song heard that there were dumplings, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he smiled even more happily like a greedy child.

"There are also dumplings to eat, so I must try them today."