Gu Mingyue straightened up, looked at the fruits of her labor, and smiled with satisfaction: "Once they grow, we'll have fresh vegetables on our table again."
Lu Lin wiped the sweat from his forehead and replied with a smile, "I'll be in charge of watering, and you can be in charge of harvesting."
After finishing tidying up the vegetable garden, Lu Lin rushed back to the military camp.
Gu Mingyue tidied herself up quickly and then took her basket to the market.
The market was especially lively after the rain, with vendors hawking their wares and the air filled with the aroma of various foods.
Gu Mingyue first bought some fresh vegetables, then picked out a piece of pork belly and several fresh fish.
Knowing that Lu Lin must have suffered a lot during this time, she decided to cook some dishes to reward him.
As evening approached, the aroma of food filled the courtyard.
Gu Mingyue was carrying the last plate of braised pork out of the kitchen when the courtyard gate was gently pushed open.
Lu Lin walked in and immediately saw the table full of dishes.
Braised pork belly, steaming fish, vibrant green vegetables, and a bowl of fragrant seaweed and egg drop soup are all his favorite dishes.
He was taken aback for a moment, then a delighted smile appeared on his face: "Did you make this especially for me?"
Gu Mingyue nodded and set out the bowls and chopsticks: "You've worked hard on your mission, this is just a small thing I can do for you."
Lu Lin walked over and gently hugged her from behind: "Mingyue, thank you."
The two sat facing each other and began to enjoy this simple yet loving dinner.
Every time Lu Lin tasted a dish, he would sincerely exclaim, "Delicious! Much better than the cafeteria food!"
Gu Mingyue smiled and placed a piece of braised pork on his plate: "Eat more to replenish your energy."
After the meal, Gu Mingyue cleared away the dishes and brought out a pot of hot tea.
The two moved two chairs and sat in the yard to enjoy the cool air.
The air was exceptionally fresh after the rain, the night sky was dotted with stars, and a gentle breeze occasionally swept by, bringing a refreshing coolness.
Lu Lin took a sip of tea and asked softly, "Were you scared being home alone during the typhoon?"
Gu Mingyue shook her head, then nodded: "I was a little scared at first, but Qinghe and the others came to help, and I felt much better."
She paused, then added with a smile, "And thinking about you on your mission outside, I told myself I had to be strong."
Lu Lin looked at her, his eyes filled with heartache and gratitude: "Mingyue, I'm sorry you had to go through all this."
"I'm not wronged." Gu Mingyue gently held his hand. "I'm very happy to be able to protect this family with you."
Lu Lin was silent for a moment, then gently pulled her into his arms: "Thank you, Mingyue. Having a wife like you is the greatest fortune of my life."
Gu Mingyue leaned on his shoulder, listening to his strong heartbeat, and whispered, "Then promise me that you will come back safely from every mission. That's my only request."
"I promise you." Lu Lin's voice was firm and sincere. "No matter how far away I am, I will come back to your side."
In the evening, after taking a shower, Gu Mingyue sat in front of the mirror and gently applied face cream, the faint fragrance filling the room.
Lu Lin walked over and hugged her from behind, gently resting his chin on her shoulder.
In the mirror, the two figures are closely intertwined.
“Bright Moon,” he murmured, “it’s so good to have you.”
Gu Mingyue turned around, tiptoed, and gently kissed his lips.
The moonlight streamed in through the window, casting a soft glow over this warm night.
The two embraced and walked to the bedside. The lights in the room gradually dimmed, leaving only the sounds of their heartbeats and gentle breathing intertwined.
As dawn broke, Lu Lin gently sat up in bed, afraid of waking Gu Mingyue, who was still fast asleep.
He quietly put on his clothes, went to the kitchen, and began preparing breakfast for his wife.
He prepared to make hand-pulled noodles. First, he poured an appropriate amount of flour into a large bowl, dug a small hole in the middle, and slowly added warm water while gently stirring with chopsticks until the flour became flocculent.
Then, he rolled up his sleeves and kneaded the dough vigorously with both hands, his movements powerful and even.
When Gu Mingyue got up, she saw that no one was beside her. Following the sound to the kitchen, she found that someone was cooking.
"woke up."
Gu Mingyue hugged him from behind and couldn't help but laugh, "I didn't expect your cooking skills to have improved so much."
"That's all I know how to do. The army sometimes makes it too. We all make dumplings and noodles together, it's so lively," Lu Lin replied, his hands still moving.
Soon, the rough dough became smooth and elastic. He covered it with a damp cloth and let it rest for a while.
After the dough had rested, Lu Lin placed it on the work surface and rolled it out little by little with a rolling pin.
The dough gradually became thin and even, like a sheet of white silk.
He sprinkled some dry powder on the dough, folded it up, and cut it into even strips with a knife.
Once the water boils, the noodles are put into the pot and will float to the surface in no time.
Lu Lin scooped out the noodles, rinsed them in cold water, and then poured on the pre-made sauce, which included minced meat, diced shiitake mushrooms, and diced carrots, filling the air with aroma.
Gu Mingyue picked up the bowl, took a mouthful of noodles, and put it in her mouth. Her eyes immediately lit up: "Delicious! It's even better than the noodles from the noodle shops outside."
Lu Lin smiled and added some more noodles to her bowl: "Eat more if you like it. I'll make it for you often in the future."
After dinner, Gu Mingyue moved several potted flowers from the house to the yard so they could also enjoy the post-rain sunshine.
When Lu Lin saw the mint in the yard, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "These mints are growing so well, much more lush than when I came back last time."
Gu Mingyue explained with a smile, "I learned how to grow and care for flowers from my family. As you know, the Gu family used to have a small garden in the city, and I've been taking care of the flowers and plants with my parents since I was little."
Lu Lin nodded. Given the Gu family's circumstances, having a garden wasn't unusual.
“Although we live on an island now, I still want to decorate the yard to look nicer,” Gu Mingyue said.
Lu Lin walked to her side, squatted down and helped her loosen the soil: "I will learn more in the future, and together we will turn this yard into a real garden."
"When they bloom, the whole yard will smell wonderful." Gu Mingyue imagined the beautiful future, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
Lu Lin looked at her and suddenly grasped her hand: "Mingyue, when I'm not busy with my mission, let's plan the courtyard properly."
"Plant roses here, plant hibiscus there, and build a small pavilion where you can drink tea and read books in the summer."
Gu Mingyue nodded with a smile: "Okay, I'll also plant a row of sunflowers at the door, so I can see smiling faces every time I come home."
She suddenly hesitated and said, "Many people in the residential compound grow vegetables. Would it be too strange for me to grow flowers?"
Lu Lin put down his teacup and looked at her seriously: "Why is it strange? Everyone has their own preferred way of life."
Some people grow vegetables for practical purposes, while others grow flowers to beautify their environment and uplift their mood. Regardless of the reason, both are meaningful.
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