Chapter 1217: Battalion Commander Fu, We've Been Waiting for This for a Long Time

As soon as Fu Yan Cheng stepped out, he saw the wife of Company Commander Cui with one hand on the car door and the other clutching her chest, screaming loudly.

He strode forward a few steps, slammed the door shut with a forceful shove, and asked, "Who told you to open the car door without permission?"

Zhang Lianhua, caught off guard by Fu Yan Cheng's question, fell silent, then said with some fear, "How could you bring a dog into the dependents' compound?"

Fu Yan Cheng's face darkened. "The dependents' compound isn't without dogs. That's a strange question to ask."

Just as Zhang Lianhua was about to say more, Huang Juxiu, who hadn't gone far, spoke up: "I say, Zhang Lianhua, the dog was just fine on the car. You're the one who meddled, yet you act as if you're in the right. Fortunately, your husband, Company Commander Cui, is here; let him judge this."

Hearing these words, Zhang Lianhua's expression changed instantly. She turned and looked toward the direction where the men were returning from training, exclaiming, "W-why are they back so much earlier than usual?"

Mo Ruhua, Deputy Battalion Commander Shen's wife, who knew Fu Yan Cheng was bringing his wife today, explained, "Today the Instructor Guo's family is hosting a meal, so naturally they headed straight back as soon as training ended."

With that, she smiled brightly and walked toward Liu Chuxue at the main gate: "You must be the sister-in-law. I'm Mo Ruhua, Shen Kaiyuan's wife."

Liu Chuxue had met Shen Kaiyuan before when Fu Yan Cheng was hospitalized due to injury. She knew Fu Yan Cheng was quite close with him, but she hadn't expected his wife to be so delicate and refined. "Hello, I'm Xiao Chuxue."

Mo Ruhua, a person who valued appearance, said, "You're truly beautiful."

Liu Chuxue smiled back, "Thank you. You are also very pleasing to the eye and full of grace."

The two exchanged smiles, finding they were quite compatible.

At that moment, the men returning from training approached. Seeing his wife's evasive gaze, Company Commander Cui instantly understood she had caused trouble again. "What happened?"

Fu Yan Cheng naturally didn't want to elaborate, but within moments, the surrounding sisters-in-law clarified the situation.

Company Commander Cui looked at Fu Yan Cheng with an embarrassed expression, saying, "Battalion Commander Fu, I'm truly sorry for causing you trouble."

He then turned to Zhang Lianhua: "Hurry up and apologize. Why are you so troublesome?"

Judging by the woman's expression, she was clearly unconvinced.

Not wanting to give the dependents' compound grounds to criticize her on her very first day, Liu Chuxue took a few steps to Fu Yan Cheng's side and raised her voice: "Zhui Feng has undergone special training. Even if this sister-in-law suddenly opened the car door and screamed, it maintained its composure. So everyone can rest assured; it will not cause any trouble."

Company Commander Cui was a clever man who had risen from a rural soldier with no background to where he is today; he was best at reading people. Hearing her words, he immediately understood their meaning: "Sister-in-law is right. It's just that my wife knows nothing, which is why she made such a fuss."

As he spoke, he gently pushed his wife.

Zhang Lianhua had no choice but to take the hint: "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have meddled."

Liu Chuxue smiled faintly, "I'm just glad I didn't frighten the sister-in-law."

Fu Yan Cheng naturally understood his wife's intention. Since Zhui Feng was now exposed, he issued an order to the dog: "Get out of the car."

Zhui Feng, having just been praised by its mistress, certainly wouldn't let her down. Hearing the command, it leaped from the car and obediently approached Liu Chuxue, looking up expectantly for praise.

Seeing it still putting on a show, Fu Yan Cheng gave its dog head a heavy pat and said, "Hurry up and get into the courtyard."

Liu Chuxue pointed forward. Zhui Feng, knowing when enough was enough, wagged its tail and entered the courtyard.

Witnessing this scene, the crowd couldn't help but murmur, "It seems what the Fu family said was true; this dog is very smart."

With today's incident, Zhui Feng's reputation was indirectly established, saving them from people bringing it up again in the future.

Shen Kaiyuan leaned over to his wife and asked, "How was it? Did you greet the sister-in-law?"

Mo Ruhua nodded with a smile, "The sister-in-law is a nice person. Now we finally have somewhere to visit."

Hearing this, Shen Kaiyuan grinned broadly, "See? What did I tell you?"

Taking advantage of the crowd, Fu Yan Cheng pulled Liu Chuxue forward, introduced everyone to her one by one, then spoke loudly to the group: "Once we're settled, I'll bring some ingredients to the canteen later and treat everyone to a gathering."

Previously, for the wedding, only a few comrades with particularly close bonds were notified; no one else was invited, as the current environment didn't allow for extravagant celebrations.

Liu Chuxue would be joining the military soon, so this meal was inevitable. However, since she was pregnant, Fu Yan Cheng couldn't bear to let her tire herself, so they had discussed and decided on this plan during their journey.

Everyone readily agreed. Those with closer relationships said, "Battalion Commander Fu, we've been waiting for this for a long time."

Dear readers, I have a cold and my throat hurts terribly. Only one chapter tonight. Goodnight.