Chapter 65 Gu Baobao practically "escaped" from the cafeteria
When they finally managed to get up, looking up, they met Gu Baobao's eyes, which were slightly wide with surprise.
Her eyes were clear and innocent, and beside her stood Commander Lu's icy gaze that could freeze a person to death in an instant.
The two unlucky fellows' faces turned bright red instantly, as if they wanted to disappear into the ground, and they apologized repeatedly.
"I'm so sorry, Commander Lu! We weren't paying attention!"
But her eyes still couldn't help but steal glances at Gu Baobao.
Seeing this comical scene, Gu Baobao couldn't help but laugh.
"Pfft—!"
The laughter was crisp and melodious, like pearls falling onto a jade plate.
That smile made the two soldiers' souls fly away, their faces turning as red as if they could bleed, and they were at a loss for what to do.
[Hahaha—!]
In Gu Baobao's mind, Defu was already laughing like a pig, his electronic voice even trembling.
[Host! Your arrival has caused a massive visual and psychological shock to the soldiers of the island military region!]
The traffic accident rate is skyrocketing! They don't even need to use their eyes to observe enemy movements anymore; they're all focused on admiring your divine beauty, Host! Hahaha!
Gu Baobao felt both annoyed and amused:
[Defu! You're still laughing! I'm so embarrassed! I feel like I'm being made a fool of again!]
Lu Zhanming's face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
The number of admirers around the baby didn't decrease; in fact, it seemed to increase because of the baby's smile!
He immediately stepped forward, using his tall frame to completely block Gu Baobao's view, cutting off most of the gaze directed at her.
At the same time, he scanned the surroundings with an even colder, more warning gaze, as if to say:
Let's see again?
If you look again, I'll gouge your eyes out!
Those whose gaze swept over him all shuddered, quickly lowered their heads, quickened their pace, and dared not look any longer.
But the amazement and curiosity in my heart were impossible to suppress.
Lu Zhanming used his gaze to clear a path, escorting Gu Baobao to the entrance of the military canteen.
The canteen is a spacious bungalow with dozens of long wooden tables and chairs.
It was breakfast rush hour, and the place was bustling with noise and filled with the aroma of steamed buns, porridge, and pickled vegetables.
The soldiers lined up to get their meals, found familiar comrades to sit with, and chatted while they ate, creating a lively atmosphere.
When Lu Zhanming and Gu Baobao walked into the cafeteria one after the other...
It was as if an invisible hand had pressed the mute button in an instant.
The noisy cafeteria, centered around them, quickly quieted down until it became completely silent.
Everyone stopped what they were doing, stopped chewing, stopped talking, and turned their heads in unison, their eyes like spotlights, focusing on the two figures at the door.
They recognized Lu Zhanming; he was a cold-faced, intimidating figure with a powerful aura. But the girl beside him…
Wearing a light blue dress, her skin was so white it seemed to glow, her features were as delicate as a meticulously painted traditional Chinese painting, and her temperament was as pure and lively as a mountain stream...
Where did this fairy descend from?!
Did you come with Commander Lu?!
Countless gazes, filled with shock, curiosity, amazement, inquiry... and the undisguised admiration of the young soldiers, all fell upon Gu Baobao.
Gu Baobao felt a chill run down her spine, as if she had once again become a rare animal being watched in a zoo!
This feeling... is awful!
She just wanted to buy breakfast and leave as quickly as possible!
She took a deep breath, ignored the stares, and strode towards the food serving window.
Lu Zhanming stayed close to her, his face so cold it seemed like ice crystals could fall, his eyes like tangible blades.
Wherever he went, people subconsciously avoided his gaze and lowered their heads to eat, but they couldn't help but glance in his direction out of the corner of their eyes.
Gu Baobao quickly glanced at the breakfast offerings:
Steamed buns, twisted rolls, thin porridge, pickled vegetables, and a small amount of fried dough sticks and meat buns.
She deftly pulled out her money and said to the cooks, who were equally stunned, through the window:
"Comrade, I'd like 10 meat buns, 5 fried dough sticks, three servings of porridge, and some pickled vegetables as well."
The sound was crisp and clear.
"Huh? Oh! Okay, okay!"
The cooks snapped out of their daze, blushed, and hurriedly began packing the food.
Lu Zhanming also went to another window and bought his share.
The food was packed quickly, and Gu Baobao stacked the lunchboxes together and held them in both hands.
Lu Zhanming wanted to help, but Gu Baobao shook her head and quickly whispered:
"Your hand is injured, don't move. I can carry it, let's go quickly."
She really didn't want to stay there for another second!
After saying that, she picked up her lunchbox and walked quickly toward the cafeteria entrance, almost "escaping" the scene.
Lu Zhanming looked at her slightly hurried back, feeling both sorry for her and amused, and quickly followed.
Before leaving, he turned back and gave the cafeteria one last warning glance with his icy, piercing eyes, his gaze clearly saying:
Keep your eyes to yourself!
Then he turned around and strode after his little girl.
The cafeteria was left with a subdued yet excited murmur of discussion.
"My God! That's Expert Gu? She's so young and beautiful!"
"What's the relationship between Commander Lu and her? Why is he protecting her so fiercely?"
"There's definitely a connection! Look at the look in Commander Lu's eyes!"
"Before, when Su Xiaoyu from the cultural troupe was practically throwing herself at him, Director Lu wouldn't even glance at her. But now he's treating Expert Gu like this..."
"Tsk, this comparison is too hurtful!"
Gu Baobao, who hurriedly "escaped" from the cafeteria, only slowed down and let out a long sigh of relief when she reached the path near her family compound.
[Defu, I'll try to cook at home as much as possible from now on.]
She was still shaken.
Defu is still laughing:
[Host, you'll get used to it, you'll get used to it! With your looks, you'll be the center of attention wherever you go!]
However, with our jealous leader Lu around, a swarm of unwanted suitors didn't dare get close, so the safety level was quite high! Haha!
Gu Baobao rolled her eyes helplessly and decided not to bother with this gloating system.
She glanced at the heavy lunchbox in her hand, then at the silent person following beside her.
But Lu Zhanming, whose eyes had never left her, gradually felt the awkwardness and discomfort in his heart dissipate, and instead felt a warmth.
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