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After thinking it over, Zhou Zheng'an decided to continue resting for a few more days.

It's not that he's lazy, it's just that he's been through a lot lately.

Having come down from the battlefield, before he could even catch his breath, he had to take the train back, spend time with his wife, pay respects to various leaders, and deal with the stares of the people in the courtyard.

My body isn't tired, but my mind is.

Furthermore, Liu Qianqian's parents subtly urged her to have a child several times at the dinner table yesterday, their words implying that they hoped to hold their grandchild soon.

He and Xixi went to the front lines shortly after their marriage and were separated for more than half a year. Now that they are reunited, it is time for them to spend quality time together.

The car slowly drove into the alley and stopped at the entrance of the courtyard house. As soon as Zhou Zheng'an opened the car door, he saw the curtain inside move slightly, and Liu Qianqian, holding onto the door frame, was standing on tiptoe and looking in this direction.

She was still wearing her usual plain clothes, her hair was simply tied in a bun, and her complexion was much better than yesterday. However, she still walked with light steps, as if she hadn't recovered yet.

This gave Zhou Zheng'an a great sense of accomplishment.

"You're back?" Liu Qianqian greeted him, naturally taking his arm and resting her head gently on his shoulder. "Did everything go smoothly?"

"It went smoothly." Zhou Zheng'an took her hand in his, his fingertips stroking the back of her hand, his voice soft. "Director Meng and Director Deng both told me to rest first and not to rush back to work. I thought about it and decided to rest for a few more days and recharge my energy before starting."

Liu Qianqian's eyes lit up, and she looked up at him: "Really? Then you don't need to rush to report to your workplace?"

"Mm." Zhou Zheng'an nodded, lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "Not only am I resting, but you should also take leave and stay home with me. Let's both get some rest and make up for the days we were apart."

Liu Qianqian blushed, instantly understanding the meaning behind his words, her eyes filled with both shyness and joy.

She pinched him lightly: "You're always spouting nonsense. I just asked for leave yesterday, if I ask again today, Director Xiao will laugh at me."

"What's so funny?" Zhou Zheng'an said matter-of-factly. "We're just taking a proper rest. Besides, if I ask for leave for you, who would dare to laugh? I'll go to the police station right now and let you rest for another five days."

He was about to walk out when Liu Qianqian quickly grabbed him, both angry and amused: "Don't go, don't go, I'll go and talk to them myself, don't go and scare them."

"Then promise me you'll stay home and rest." Zhou Zheng'an stared at her, his tone carrying a gentleness that left no room for refusal.

Seeing the seriousness in his eyes, Liu Qianqian felt a surge of happiness and softly hummed in agreement.

For the next few days, the two of them completely relaxed.

Of course, occasionally, when the mood strikes, the two of them will hold hands and stroll around the streets, buying some odds and ends.

The street vendors greeted them with smiles, their eyes full of goodwill towards the young couple.

Zhou Zheng'an was dressed in casual clothes, with a tall and straight posture and a heroic look in his eyes. He was particularly eye-catching when he stood there.

Liu Qianqian held his arm, her eyes gentle, and a faint smile always on her face. Anyone who saw her would say they were a perfect match.

But most of the time, the two of them don't go out at all; they just stay inside.

They basically lived a stay-at-home life, never leaving the house.

The courtyard of the siheyuan was usually quiet. Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong went to work at the factory. The deaf old lady sat under the eaves to bask in the sun, and an old woman sewed clothes. Occasionally, they would hear low laughter and chatter coming from the inner room, but they would just assume it was the newlyweds being affectionate and would not inquire further.

With the door closed, the small room became their own private world.

Zhou Zheng'an had taken the Life Elixir, so his physical condition was far superior to that of ordinary people, and his energy was frighteningly abundant.

Coupled with the longing after being separated for more than half a year, the cherishing of the reunion, and his mother-in-law's urging to have a child, he devoted almost all his attention to Liu Qianqian.

During the day, the curtains were half-drawn, and warm light fell on the bed. He held the soft, warm person in his arms and kissed them tenderly.

They made up for all the unspoken concerns and unfulfilled tenderness on the battlefield.

Liu Qianqian was a little shy at first, but she couldn't resist his persistent pursuit and the longing in her heart. In the end, she gradually let go and let him hold her, pamper her, and cherish her.

The powerful physique brought by the Life Elixir made Zhou Zheng'an almost tireless.

While others would eventually succumb to exhaustion after several days of this, he remained energetic and bright-eyed, his complexion even improving with continued rest.

Liu Qianqian's face was flushed from his pampering, and her eyes and brows had become more charming and tender. However, she would sometimes be so exhausted by him that she would stay in bed the next day and refuse to get up. She would glare at him reproachfully, but her tone would soften when he lowered his head to kiss her.

She said her whole body ached. Zhou Zheng'an apologized, saying it was his fault and he would be gentler next time.

That's what they say, but when it really comes down to it, they forget everything else.

The gentle, lingering shyness of the daytime, the burning passion of a long-awaited reunion, and the anticipation for future children all blended together, filling the small room to the brim, and even the air was filled with sweet warmth.

When he got hungry, Zhou Zheng'an went to the kitchen to cook noodles, opened a can of beef, added two eggs, and brought the steaming hot noodles to his bedside.

She was thirsty, so he poured her some lukewarm water and brought it to her lips.

When they got tired, the two would hug each other and sleep, and when they woke up, they would continue to cuddle together.

Liu Qianqian would occasionally lean against him, her fingers gently tracing the scars on his body, and whisper, "Do you think if we keep doing this, we might have a child soon?"

Clearly, Liu Qianqian also hopes to have a child soon.

Zhou Zheng'an lowered his head and kissed her lips, his voice deep and gentle: "Yes, definitely. Mom is looking forward to holding her grandson, and so am I. Once we have a child, the three of us will live a peaceful and stable life together."

Liu Qianqian's eyes welled up with tears, and she snuggled closer to him, hugging his waist tightly.

And so, for the past few days, the two of them have hardly left the courtyard, avoiding trouble, ignoring the trivial matters of the courtyard, and not thinking about work.

When Yi Zhonghai and the others came back from get off work, they would occasionally see Zhou Zheng'an come out to pour water or take Liu Qianqian for a walk in the yard to stretch her body, but they didn't dare to say much to him.

The main problem was that they didn't know Zhou Zheng'an's identity, but they did know Liu Qianqian's identity; she was the deputy section chief of the police department of the military control commission.

Zhou Zheng'an was too lazy to argue with them. Having reached this position, how could he possibly care about such things?

He simply led Liu Qianqian back into the house, closed the door, and continued their quiet life.

The sunlight outside the window moved from east to west, and the sky changed from bright to dark, and then from dark to bright again.

After a few days, Liu Qianqian's complexion became rosy, her eyes were full of happiness, and her body gradually adapted to his strength, no longer as weak as it had been at the beginning.

And Zhou Zheng'an, in the peaceful embraces and companionship day and night, finally washed away the smoke and violence of the battlefield and became an ordinary man who only cared for his beloved girl.

On this day, Zhou Zheng'an finally had another dream.