Follow the army to the island, the rebellious male protagonist was led by me to counterattack

Chapter 160 Chinese New Year
Chief Wei looked at the list that Shi Xia handed over.

"One hundred and fifty chickens? You have one hundred and fifty chickens too many?"

Chief Wei's eyebrows gradually came together, and the frown lines between his brows became more pronounced.

Shi Xia sat firmly, knowing that everyone understood the situation and that Lao Wei wouldn't ask.

"Shi Xia, tell me, are you having some difficulties?"

"What?"

Shi Xia really didn't follow the train of thought, and Chief Wei continued in a low voice, "Are you short of money? Here's what you do: go fishing, and I'll buy the fish from you. You can keep these chickens for yourselves."

Chief Wei is overthinking things. The three islands in the sea have a total population of less than 300, or about 100 households. They must have brought out all the chickens that every household raises. They must be facing a difficult situation.

Shi Xia: Is this a misunderstanding?

“We have no difficulties, and the villagers have chickens to eat at home, so this is really unnecessary.”

Shi Xia spoke with utmost sincerity, and Chief Wei pondered for a long time.

"Really? You can't lie to me about our relationship. Tell me if anything's wrong!"

Chief Wei was genuinely concerned, and Shi Xia was truly helpless.

"What makes you think I'll be at a disadvantage, and that I'll drag Hai San Island down with me?"

"Uh—no."

Chief Wei's arched eyebrows relaxed. Since there really were extras, that was great.

As for meat, their troops had far more wolves than meat, and there simply wasn't enough to go around.

"We'll buy it!"

Chief Wei was about to call the people outside in when Shi Xia stopped him.

"I have a request."

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After selling the chickens, Shi Xia took the money but didn't leave immediately. She took the opportunity to look at Wen Cheng'an.

"Tokika!"

Wen Cheng'an ran over covered in mud, his face completely filthy.

"I was afraid you'd be getting impatient, so I'm going to the beach to wash up."

"it is good."

The two walked to the beach. Wen Cheng'an washed up quickly and sat down next to Shi Xia. There was about a person's distance between them. He thought for a moment, then moved a little closer, and then a little closer still.

Shi Xia was speechless, so she simply wrapped her arms around him from behind with one hand.

"Is that close enough?"

Shi Xia was speaking almost right next to Wen Cheng'an's ear, and his ear gradually turned red in Shi Xia's eyes, making her want to tease him.

"do you miss me?"

"miss you!"

Shi Xia looked at Wen Cheng'an, who didn't need to think, and her fingers mischievously pinched his earlobe.

"His ears are so red, but his mouth is still perfectly fine."

Wen Cheng'an felt a burning sensation travel from his earlobe down his throat and then to his heart. The surge of heat made him both embarrassed and bold.

"My ears turned red because I'm inexperienced, and I'm just telling the truth. I only tell you the truth!"

Shi Xia laughed, quickly leaned in, and planted a kiss on Wen Cheng'an's cheek.

They touched and parted immediately; if it weren't for Shi Xia's smile, Wen Cheng'an would have thought it was his imagination.

He touched the spot where he had just been kissed.

"That was too fast, want to do it again?"

"Actually, it's okay if I go back?"

Shi Xia pushed Wen Cheng'an away with one finger.

"They've used all their cunning here."

"How can you call it being cunning? What we call fun is our relationship."

Wen Cheng'an hooked his little finger around Shi Xia's index finger, and the grown man began to act coquettishly.

"Is it okay...?"

"You're so cheesy."

"Please, just one more kiss!"

Unable to resist Wen Cheng'an's coquettishness, Shi Xia quickly and accurately kissed him, and Wen Cheng'an showed a satisfied smile.

"I knew you loved me the most."

Shi Xia couldn't stand it and pushed Wen Cheng'an away.

"Stay away from me!" "Yes, ma'am!"

After retreating a meter away, Wen Cheng'an came back with a scurrying gait.

"Comrade Shi Xia, the real Wen Cheng'an is back."

Shi Xia never expected that she could be replaced on the spot; she's quite adept at role-playing.

The two sat by the sea for an hour. Shi Xia brought Wen Cheng'an some dried meat, telling him to eat more of it during training to replenish his nutrition.

"I have to go. My time is up. I'm already a platoon leader. If I can earn more merits, I'll be close to becoming a company commander."

"I know you're very capable. Like I said, take care of yourself. If anything happens to you, I'll definitely avenge you. But I won't wait for you. I might just find another man to marry."

"do not want!"

Wen Cheng'an held Shi Xia's hand and placed it over his heart.

"I will live well."

"it is good!"

Shi Xia saw Wen Cheng'an off to the gate of the military camp, and Wen Cheng'an was very reluctant to part with him.

"I can't go home for the Chinese New Year. Please let my parents know."

"Don't worry, I'll spend the New Year with my aunt. You don't need to worry about anything."

Actually, Shi Xia was too embarrassed to say it, but the house was already lively enough that Wen Cheng'an was just one more person away.

It's better not to discourage him.

"I am leaving."

"Okay, I'll come see you again in a couple of days."

Wen Cheng'an ran inside, calculating the time, and Shi Xia left as well.

Preparations for the Lunar New Year have begun in full swing on the three islands.

Clean the house, write Spring Festival couplets, fry all kinds of things, make New Year cakes and glutinous rice balls, secretly worship ancestors, and offer sacrifices to the sea goddess.

In short, every household is filled with joy, and this is a New Year worth looking forward to.

Shi Xia was immersed in the experience, and then she couldn't celebrate for the next ten years.

Being happy is good.

On Lunar New Year's Eve, Shi Xia got up early.

Her left neighbor was her aunt, her right neighbor was the Xu family of three, and Old Man Shan lived in Shi Xia's front yard, in the same house as the Qu family of three.

They had agreed beforehand that the five families would spend the Chinese New Year together this year.

There are five families, with the largest number of people being the Xu and Qu families, both consisting of three people.

The other three families all consist of two people, which is rather lonely.

Aunt, Grandpa Shi, Grandma Qu, and Madam Qu started preparing the meal early in the morning.

Shi Xia's cooking skills are okay, but everyone subconsciously doesn't want her to do any work.

When she had some free time, Shi Xia didn't stay idle; she went to the sea to comfort her friends.

Dolphin pods, killer whale pods, sperm whales, sea turtle pods, and seagulls often help her with her tasks.

Shi Xia lay on a boat, surrounded by rings of marine animals.

Her supernatural power rippled outwards like water, nourishing the surrounding marine animals.

From a distance, hundreds of marine animals looked like they were on a pilgrimage, devoutly seeking the favor of summer.

Upon witnessing this scene, some of the islanders immediately knelt down.

The Goddess of the Sea has bestowed blessings upon us!
When Xia got off the boat, she was startled to see a group of people kneeling on the shore.

There's a strange feeling, like you've emerged from a tomb and found a bunch of filial sons and grandsons.

As the crowd on the shore gradually dispersed, Shi Xia was finally able to go home.

That evening, Shi Xia took all the children out to perform iron flower fireworks.

She was playing a slightly more difficult game. The red-hot iron was launched onto the sea surface. Shi Xia held a bow and arrow, drew the bowstring taut, and shot!

With a loud bang, the iron sparks were violently struck, and orange-red sparks exploded. The sea surface was like a mirror, with sparks flying above and dazzling brilliance below.

The children exclaimed in amazement, seeing Shi Xia as an angel.

At the same time, the troops also began their New Year's Eve dinner.

Wen Chengan took his lunchbox and got his food; today there was chicken.

"Platoon Leader Wen is here, here you go!"

Two large chicken drumsticks landed in Wen Chengan's lunchbox with a satisfying crunch.

"Shi Xia left this for you."