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

Chapter 244 New Neighbors

Shi Xia was led into the house by the attentive and clingy Wen Cheng'an. Wen Cheng'an hooked his right foot back and closed the door.

He came bounding over like a large dog and hugged Shi Xia tightly with both arms.

"Wife, you're finally back."

"Miss me so much?"

"Of course!"

Wen Cheng'an likes to act cute, and Shi Xia is willing to pamper him. The two hug each other tightly.

"Is there something stuck in it—?"

Shi Xia was searching for the source of the fire when Wen Cheng'an let out a yell, released Shi Xia, rushed to the stove, and quickly turned off the fire.

The pancake is burnt.

"I'll make another one."

Shi Xia walked over and watched as Wen Cheng'an placed the burnt seafood pancakes on a plate and prepared new batter.

She touched the burnt seafood pancake with her finger and asked, "Is this still edible?"

"Yes! I'll eat it in a bit."

Wen Cheng'an didn't think there was anything wrong with it; when he was supporting himself, he had eaten all sorts of things.

Shi Xia actually suffered more; what good food could there be in the apocalypse?

However, times have changed. Now that she can live a good life, she doesn't want to wrong herself, nor will she deliberately waste time.

"Then let's eat the top part, the bottom part is too dark."

"it is good!"

Wen Cheng'an understood that Shi Xia felt sorry for her, and he happily agreed.

Next, Wen Cheng'an continued cooking, with Shi Xia keeping him company.

Shi Xia knew that Wen Cheng'an had returned a week earlier than her, but Wen Cheng'an was used to not asking what Shi Xia had been doing.

However, there was nothing that couldn't be said this time, and Shi Xia briefly mentioned it.

"I went to the southwest to find water to build irrigation canals, and on the way I went to YN, where I met the textile king and brought back some fabric."

Wen Cheng'an listened without asking any questions, knowing that Shi Xia had already told him everything she could.

"awesome!"

A single compliment is enough.

Shi Xia nodded and said, "Of course, a batch of fabric will be delivered in the next few days, and then we'll make you new clothes."

"it is good!"

Wen Cheng'an continued cooking, while Shi Xia sat and chatted with him.

Soon, the food was ready.

The two were eating in the main room when they heard voices coming from next door, which sounded a bit unfamiliar.

Shi Xia looked up, and Wen Cheng'an then remembered that there was something he had forgotten to say.

"Battalion Commander Cheng was promoted to regimental commander and transferred away. I am now a battalion commander, and next door is the newly arrived deputy battalion commander, surnamed Xue. They are a newlywed couple."

"Newlywed, deputy battalion commander? He's not that old, is he? Does this Deputy Battalion Commander Xue have connections or ability?"

Wen Cheng'an served Shi Xia some food, then thought for a moment and said, "We both studied at the same school when we were in Beijing."

Shi Xia understood; they were all future reserve forces for intervention.

But whoever it is, I just miss Battalion Commander Cheng a little.

Wen Cheng'an, understanding the situation, said, "The camp remains, but the soldiers come and go. Commander Cheng has experience in naval training, so he's been transferred to another naval unit to conduct training."

"I know."

Shi Xia smiled and said it was nothing. She asked where Battalion Commander Cheng had gone, since they were all by the sea and might run into each other again.

The two chatted and ate dinner together, and it was over quickly.

After the meal, Wen Chengan filled a large basin with water in the yard and began washing the dishes and clothes. After finishing, he also used the water to scrub the cobblestone path on the ground.

Shi Xia sat leisurely in the rocking chair in front of the porch, being fed a bunch of grapes by Wen Cheng'an.

"The battalion commander is at home."

Deputy Battalion Commander Xue from next door came over, accompanied by his wife, Fu Xue. Both of them saw Wen Cheng'an washing clothes and Shi Xia eating grapes. Deputy Battalion Commander Xue was a bit of a chauvinist, but he didn't care about other people's business, so he just smiled politely.

Fu Xue felt a little resentful when she saw this. She prided herself on being the most pampered by men, but even with all that pampering, Xue Gang had never washed her clothes.

Shi Xia looked at the person who had come in, and realized it was her.

Wen Cheng'an greeted them, nodding to the two without any embarrassment, then stood up and wiped the water off his hands.

"Wife, this is Xue Gang, the new deputy battalion commander next door, and this is his wife, Fu Xue."

Wen Cheng'an spoke this sentence very calmly, but when he introduced Shi Xia next, his voice became boastful.

"This is my lover, Shi Xia."

Both sides greeted each other with smiles on their faces.

Xue Gang explained his purpose: he wanted to treat his comrades in the battalion to dinner the next day, as it was a traditional event.

Wen Cheng'an said he would definitely go after hearing this, and Xue Gang did not stay long and went back with Fu Xue.

After returning home, Xue Gang looked at Fu Xue and asked, "What's wrong with you? Why haven't you said a word today?"

"nothing."

Fu Xue didn't want to talk, so she pouted and turned around, but Xue Gang grabbed her.

"You're unhappy, why?"

Fu Xue turned around, annoyed, and told Shi Xia about her encounter with him.

"How could she talk like that?"

Xue Gang did not agree with Fu Xue; he was very rational.

“Xue’er, Wen Cheng’an went to the same school as me. He has no background whatsoever, which means he has tremendous potential, not to mention that he is already in a higher position than me.”

"I hope you and Shi Xia can get along well, because Wen Cheng'an and I are comrades-in-arms now, and we will be comrades-in-arms in the future."

Fu Xue snorted and pushed Xue Gang away.

"You don't even know how to comfort me, you just give me these high-sounding lectures!"

As she spoke, Fu Xue burst into tears.

Xue Gang's rational mind was starting to get a headache. He was trying to reason, while she was trying to appeal to his emotions; they were completely at odds.

"I'm not trying to lecture you, don't be angry."

Xue Gang knew that Fu Xue was used to being outstanding; the two came from the same compound and had known each other since childhood.

Fu Xue was beautiful, academically excellent, and had a good job from a young age; in short, she was the envy of others.

If it weren't for the special circumstances of this era, and her family wanting her to go to a remote place to hide, perhaps the two of them wouldn't have gotten together so quickly.

"We're having a party tomorrow, do you want to work on the menu? We'll make them all envious of me for having such a good wife?"

Fu Xue's eyes lit up; her attention had been diverted.

She must do it well so that Shi Xia will envy her skills and everyone will praise her.

"I'll get ready right now!"

Fu Xue pushed Xue Gang away and left.

Xue Gang was helpless.

At the same time next door, Wen Cheng'an keenly noticed that Shi Xia's gaze towards Fu Xue was meaningful.

After the two left, he went over and hugged Shi Xia, holding her in his arms before asking.

"You don't like Fu Xue?"

"No, we just met today."

After describing what she saw when she met Fu Xue outside, Shi Xia said, "She's just a little girl who likes to be praised and likes people to surround her."

"I don't care about liking or disliking anything. Besides, do you think I'd let her bully me? If she messes with me, I'll beat up her husband too!"

Wen Cheng'an laughed until his chest vibrated, completely siding with his friend regardless of the reason, saying, "I'll beat them up with you then!"

Xue Gang: You two are real dogs.

That night, the Shi family was filled with the joy of spring, and the young couple were reunited after a long separation. Wen Cheng'an was determined to hand over the stored grain.

Shi Xia accepted all comers' advances and took the initiative several times. The two of them went back and forth, and the night was both tiring and sweet.

(End of this chapter)