Chapter 63

At dusk—

Political Commissar Ji had just drafted the collective military marriage list when an uninvited guest arrived at his office.

"Commissar."

Lu Xiu Bai was still holding a stone in his hand; those who didn't know might think he wanted to do something to the Commissar.

"Lu Xiu Bai, are your injuries healed? Oh no, first put away the stone in your hand!"

Political Commissar Ji's temples were throbbing, and he rubbed his brow, his sleepiness scared away.

"They're healed, my body is fine, jumping and bouncing; I'm here to submit my marriage report!

I'm applying to participate in the collective wedding!"

Lu Xiu Bai laughed foolishly; only Political Commissar Ji saw the finger marks on his right cheek and asked suspiciously:

"Who is your partner?"

After speaking, he added seriously:

"We cannot force female comrades to date, you know."

"Commissar! I am a red-blooded active-duty officer; how could I do such a dirty thing? How could you think of me like that?"

Lu Xiu Bai righteously accused the other party, even though he still had a slap mark on his face.

This was the evidence of him finally apologizing and begging for his fiancée's forgiveness!

Otherwise, with his skills, how could his fiancée's amateur kung fu get close to him?

This was the ultimate trick for chasing a wife taught by his brother-in-law: be incredibly weak in front of your wife, and no one else can kill you.

Seeing this kid bristling, Political Commissar Ji was afraid he would mess up the back of his head, which he had managed to keep, and hurriedly pacified him:

"Alright, alright, tell me, who is your partner?"

"Military doctor at the Military Region Hospital, Pei Yan Ting; we have an arranged marriage, my grandfather came, and it was my grandfather who told me."

Lu Xiu Bai put away his aggressive posture, his expression revealing a foolish smile amidst the complexity.

"A military doctor, good, good, good; submit the report, and I'll arrange the procedure."

Political Commissar Ji didn't want to get entangled too much and readily agreed.

It was just a marriage report, was it worth bothering him over?

Conditions on the Sea Island were currently difficult, and active-duty officers were young; how could they work with peace of mind if they didn't settle down?

The organization encouraged officers to settle down; the Jiayuan, medical clinics, and nurseries built in the last two years were for long-term development considerations, weren't they?

A military doctor is good; with an officer, they are a perfect match!

Lu Xiu Bai left Political Commissar Ji's office and went non-stop to the Houqin Chu to pester Section Chief Wang, and after much talking, he was assigned the house right next to his sister's.

It wasn't a coincidence; most officers chose apartment buildings, feeling that apartment life was convenient and they could just move in with their bags, as the beds, wardrobes, tables, and benches inside were all provided; they just needed to prepare daily necessities like bed sheets, quilts, bowls, and chopsticks.

If they chose one with a small courtyard, everything had to be re-equipped, which would cost a lot of money.

Not all officers had good family conditions; many were children from ordinary families, and their past allowances were sent to their families for living expenses, so they didn't have much spare money.

And so, the small courtyard next to Regiment Commander Jiang's house had been vacant several times, and no one had picked it.

Section Chief Wang considered it comprehensively and approved the slip.

If you don't look at the monk, look at the Buddha; this Battalion Commander Lu would be promoted sooner or later, and he was Jiang Ye's brother-in-law, so having the two families separated by a wall would make it easier to look out for each other in the future, right?

After getting everything done, Lu Xiu Bai ran excitedly to the Guesthouse; he couldn't wait to share the good news with his grandfather and sister!

However, there was an uninvited guest in the Guesthouse at this time, who was talking to Lu Lao Zu in room 209.

It started with mutual greetings and mutual appreciation.

Then it was tea; Section Commander Duan brought Da Hong Pao, a special supply tea.

The water was the boiled water that Shen Man had added Spiritual Liquid to.

The two complemented each other perfectly; for a time, the room was filled with a rich tea fragrance, and those who knew tea couldn't move a step.

"I didn't expect that you were the Section Commander Duan my granddaughter mentioned."

"Hey, wasn't I afraid that Manman would be reserved? Manman, just treat me as an ordinary old man, don't be reserved."

Section Commander Duan was in the wrong, awkwardly rubbed his nose, held up his teacup, and took a small sip.

Huh?

The tea tasted better than any tea he had ever brewed before!

What was going on?

He took another sip.

A flash of brilliance passed through his eyes, and he calmly drank the tea in his cup in one gulp.

"I'll use tea instead of wine to punish myself with three cups."

This wishful thinking was played out very loudly.

Shen Man's lips twitched slightly; Section Commander Duan, this was the highest commander on the Sea Island!

Shouldn't he be majestic and domineering?

Why was he like a child, childishly grabbing water to drink.

"Hey, Brother Duan, drink slowly, watch out for the heat."

Lu Lao Zu was confused; although he didn't understand, he respected him.

Wasn't it just Da Hong Pao?

With his rank, what good things hadn't he drunk?

Why was he so impatient?

This thought was immediately thrown to the back of his mind after he took a sip of the tea in his hand.

"Manman, another cup!"

Not to mention, the tea his granddaughter brewed was not inferior at all to the tea he had drunk from professional tea artists!

"Grandpa, this pot of water is empty; I'll go boil a new pot of water and come back to brew tea; you and Grandpa Duan can chat about family matters for a while."

Shen Man was helpless; how much capacity did the teapot in her hand have?

How could it withstand Grandpa Duan pouring several cups in a row? The pot was full of tea leaves, where was there a drop of tea left?

It seemed that the special nature of the Spiritual Liquid had to be handled more cautiously.

Therefore, she did not add Spiritual Liquid to the second bottle of boiled water.

The tea brewed from it was vastly different in taste from the first pot, and was not nearly as good.

Both old men wondered if it was because of the Da Hong Pao and the brewing technique that the first cup was amazing, and then the tea leaves didn't have much flavor, so it became an ordinary taste?

"Next time if I get good tea leaves again, I'll invite Brother Lu to taste them together."

Section Commander Duan was clearly not satisfied, but having drunk his fill of water, he couldn't stay any longer; he had come this time to probe the attitude of this old chief.

Hearing that the other party was just here to retire and wanted to spend his later years by his grandson and granddaughter's side, he had no other concerns.

Promising to arrange the bed at the convalescent home as soon as possible, he stood up to say goodbye—

"It's getting late, I have things to deal with, so I'll take my leave."

"I'll see you out."

Shen Man stood up to see him off; her grandfather's status naturally meant he didn't need to stand up.

As a junior, she naturally had to perform the etiquette thoroughly.

"When you have time another day, let's go sea fishing together; shall we compare whose fishing skills are better?"

Lu Lao Zu nodded, indicating his attitude.

The two looked at each other; there was no sword-drawing tension of two kings not meeting, only mutual appreciation.

"Good, it's a deal."

Section Commander Duan laughed heartily; he liked to make friends with straightforward people!

Then he left the room with his hands behind his back, walked downstairs slowly, and with a kind expression, said fierce words:

"Manman, if Jiang Ye dares to bully you in the future, tell me anytime, and I'll beat him up for you."

These protective words made Shen Man unable to help but curl her lips.

"Good, good, good, I'll listen to you, Grandpa Duan."

Shen Man sent the old man downstairs to the Guesthouse, only to see Wangjie sitting upright, looking like she was working seriously; after Section Commander Duan turned around, she hurriedly winked at Shen Man.

Goodness, she was scared.

Section Commander Duan actually came to the Guesthouse!

She wasn't eating melon seeds or chatting with anyone just now, was she?

In this day and age, when a leader visits, anyone would be nervous...