Chapter 31: Joining the Army After Marriage
As the afterglow of the setting sun fell on the earth, the two of them returned to the Lu family. As soon as they entered the door, they saw Lu's mother wearing an apron and standing in the kitchen, preparing a sumptuous dinner.
Seeing this, the two of them hurriedly placed the return gifts carefully prepared by Jiang's father and Jiang's mother on the table beside them, then quickly took off their coats, rolled up their sleeves, and walked quickly into the kitchen to help.
"Mom, we are here!" Jiang Ruoxi shouted happily.
Mother Lu turned around with a kind smile on her face: "You are back, take a rest, the meal will be ready soon!"
"Mom, we're not tired. Let us help you. The three of us can go faster!" Jiang Ruoxi replied.
Mother Lu is not a hypocritical person and will not take on all the responsibilities: "Okay, let's do one thing each!"
"Mom, you pick the vegetables, I'll wash them, and Xixi will cook!"
"Okay, Mom, let me try Ruoxi's cooking today!"
"Mom, can you prepare a plate of fried tofu, a plate of hot and sour potato shreds, a plate of scrambled eggs with leeks, a plate of stir-fried kohlrabi, and a hot and sour soup?"
"Okay, why not, Ruoxi, your dish is a combination of meat and vegetables, and there is also soup, it's great!"
"That's fine!" Jiang Ruoxi turned to Lu Tingxiao and said, "Tingxiao, cook some more rice with whole grains. Cook more. We have a big family!"
"Okay, wife!"
Seeing the deep affection between the young couple, Lu's mother was very happy. If this continued, she would be able to have a grandson soon.
Lu Tingxiao took the vegetables his mother had picked and took them to the sink, where he carefully washed them. Jiang Ruoxi picked up the kitchen knife skillfully and began to cut the meat and other ingredients. After washing the vegetables, he handed them to Jiang Ruoxi and turned around to cook rice.
Seeing that there was nothing to do in the kitchen, Jiang Ruoxi asked Mother Lu to go out and have a rest, and asked Lu Tingxiao to help her in the kitchen. Mother Lu sat in the living room, listening to the laughter in the kitchen, and smiled knowingly. The young couple was busy and happy, working together for this warm dinner.
After a while, the aroma of food filled the house. When Father Lu pushed the door open, he took a deep breath and said with a smile, "It smells so good. Who's cooking today?" Mother Lu smiled and went over to them and said, "It's Ruoxi, and Tingxiao is helping her." Father Lu nodded approvingly.
At this time, Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu also came back from their walk. Grandma Lu joked, "We can smell the fragrance from far away." Everyone sat together, and the table was filled with steaming dishes. Everyone ate and chatted, praising Jiang Ruoxi's cooking skills. Grandpa Lu took a piece of tofu with chopsticks and put it into his mouth, saying with satisfaction: "This tofu is smooth and delicious, better than the one in the restaurant."
"Grandpa, you don't know. Xixi said that you and grandma can't eat too much spicy food when you are old, otherwise your stomachs won't be able to digest it. So when I made the tofu, I put a little pepper in it. I was afraid that you wouldn't like it, so I made a hot and sour soup. It's sour and spicy and appetizing!"
"Ruoxi is really thoughtful. She not only satisfies our appetite but also takes care of our health. Tingxiao, you have married a good wife!"
"That's not true, my wife is definitely the best!"
Grandpa Lu, Grandma Lu, Father Lu and Mother Lu were so upset when they heard what Lu Tingxiao said that the dinner table fell silent. They were afraid that if they continued talking, they would not be able to have dinner tonight!
Jiang Ruoxi was so embarrassed that she could dig out a three-bedroom apartment on the ground with her toes. Lu Tingxiao looked at her lovingly from the side, constantly picking food for her, not knowing what shame was.
After the meal, everyone cleaned up the dishes together. The sky gradually darkened and moonlight streamed in through the window. Grandpa Lu took out his erhu and played a little tune. Grandma Lu hummed an unknown tune, while Father and Mother Lu sat on the sofa, leaning against each other. Jiang Ruoxi leaned in Lu Tingxiao's arms, quietly enjoying this warm and peaceful night. It was as if time had stopped at this moment, and the warmth of the family reached its peak at this moment.
After washing up and returning to the room, Lu Tingxiao picked up Jiang Ruoxi and spun her around. Jiang Ruoxi scolded, "What are you doing? I fainted." But Lu Tingxiao smiled wickedly, "Wife, the more I watched you cook today, the more charming you became." As he spoke, he gently bit her earlobe. Jiang Ruoxi's face instantly turned red, and she said in a delicate voice, "Hateful."
Lu Tingxiao put her on the bed, then he lay down and hugged her tightly. "Xixi, it would be nice if we could be like this every day in the future, with a family having a lively meal together and hugging each other quietly at night. Unfortunately, I'm a soldier and can't be with my family all the time!"
Jiang Ruoxi looked up at him, her eyes full of happiness, "We can cherish the present. Although we can't be with our parents all the time, I can be with you. I will be with the army in the future. As long as I am not on a mission, you can come home every day and see that I have prepared a meal for you!"
Imagining such a scene, Lu Tingxiao's heart was filled with happiness. Thinking of this, Lu Tingxiao kissed Jiang Ruoxi's ear, spoke sweet words of love, and did shameful things. In the dim light, Lu Tingxiao lay flat on the bed, his chest heaving violently, sweat dripping down his strong muscles, and his eyes were full of satisfaction. He turned his head slightly to look at Jiang Ruoxi beside him, raised his hand to gently wipe the sweat from her forehead, and stroked her cheek with his fingertips with affection.
Jiang Ruoxi's cheeks were flushed, her eyes were slightly closed, and her long eyelashes were trembling slightly, as if she had not yet recovered from the heat just now. Her hair was scattered messily on the pillow, but there was a faint smile on the corner of her mouth, revealing happiness and satisfaction. She subconsciously leaned towards Lu Tingxiao, and Lu Tingxiao took the opportunity to hold her in his arms. The two of them leaned tightly against each other, immersed in this warm moment that belonged only to them.
Suddenly, there was a slight noise outside. Lu Tingxiao became alert and said softly, "There seems to be some noise. I'll go check it out." He put on a coat and walked out of the room to check. It turned out that the kitten in the yard accidentally knocked over the flowerpot. Lu Tingxiao shook his head helplessly and returned to his room.
Jiang Ruoxi was already drowsy and about to fall asleep. Lu Tingxiao fetched some water for Jiang Ruoxi to wash clean, and then lay down again. In her sleep, Jiang Ruoxi's hair was spread on the pillow in disarray, and her fair cheeks were slightly flushed, like peach blossoms blooming in spring. The corners of her mouth were slightly raised, as if she was savoring the sweetness in her dream.
There were a few vague traces of ambiguous love on her neck, which were the marks of love just left. Her fingers were curled up unconsciously and rested on the edge of the quilt. The blood vessels on her slender wrist were faintly visible, revealing a different kind of fragility.
Lu Tingxiao turned sideways and looked at Jiang Ruoxi, his eyes full of tenderness and attachment. He gently reached out his hand and tucked a strand of hair on her cheek behind her ear. He moved slowly, fearing to disturb her sweet dream. He placed a soft kiss on her forehead and murmured softly, "Good night, my Xibaoer. It's great to marry you. I love you!" Then the two of them fell asleep in each other's arms, the moonlight gently sprinkled on them, and the whole room was immersed in silence.
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