The military wife is pregnant and the tycoon, who has no heir, spoils her rotten.

Chapter 43 The Scheming Battalion Commander
As expected, good news always puts one in high spirits; Xia Zhi's smile never faded on the way back.

When she got home, she saw Lu Beiting standing at the door, as if he was waiting for someone. As soon as he saw her, he walked towards her.

"Don't come back so late next time, it's not safe."

As Lu Beiting watched the sky gradually darken behind her, he didn't quite approve of her coming home so late every day.

Xia Zhi looked embarrassed. "Ahem, it's nothing, I was just delayed by something on the way."

Lu Beiting didn't ask any further questions, and took the basket from her back. "I've already cooked the rice."

Looking inside, all I could see were wild fruits, rabbits, pheasants, and...

"Honey, do you have such unusual tastes?"

Xia Zhi looked over in confusion, only to see Lu Beiting pull a still-breathing mountain rat out of her basket.

Xia Zhi's mind raced. Could he think she wanted to eat it? She couldn't bring herself to do it.

"Cough cough cough, you don't understand, this is medicine, give it to me, I'll get it, let's eat something good tonight."

As she was about to take it from his hand, Lu Beiting stretched his hand back and said gently, "It's okay, you've had a long day, go and rest. I'll call you when I'm done."

He then pulled a dagger from his waist and began cleaning on the stove.

Xia Zhi then realized that the smaller stove was actually quite suitable for him, which is why he had thought of this issue when he was setting it up.
He's really a closet pervert.

She snorted coldly, and without going back into the house, she picked up a small stool and sat down to watch.

"Shall I go with you to the town market tomorrow?" Lu Beiting asked cautiously, still worried that Xia Zhi might dislike him.

"Okay, it's good to go out more often." Xia Zhi nodded in agreement. Staying cooped up here all day wouldn't do, it's good to go out and relax.

Lu Beiting's nervousness vanished completely, replaced by a surge of joy.

"The last time you met my parents, it was actually the leader who had someone calculate the auspicious date for us. It's still half a month away, you see..."

"Sure, didn't we already calculate everything? Why are you asking me? Do you think I can change the time?" Xia Zhi looked at Lu Beiting, who was tense all over, with a smile.

Lu Beiting turned his head, his eyes deep, and looked at her seriously. "Okay, then I'll have the chief approve our marriage application in the next few days."

A look of surprise flashed across Xia Zhi's face. So fast?

Lu Beiting's eyes were fixed on her. "Xia Zhi, military marriages cannot be dissolved, so no matter what you think in the future, I will not let you go."

He was just single, not a naive young man. During this time, he had come to understand his own heart. He liked Xia Zhi, liked her perseverance and cheerfulness, liked her vigorous vitality, liked everything about her.

Looking at the seriousness and earnestness in his eyes, Xia Zhi, who hadn't thought anything of it before, couldn't help but feel nervous. "I...I know."

Anyway, Lu Beiting is handsome, has sound values, and a strong sense of responsibility, so there's nothing wrong with marrying him.

Upon hearing this, Lu Beiting felt a huge weight lifted from his heart. If it weren't for the bloodstains on his hands, he would have wanted to hug her.

"By the way, my former squad leader will also be coming back for our wedding banquet."

Xia Zhi looked at him with curiosity upon hearing this, "Then why isn't your squad leader in the army?"

She had been wondering where the others had gone, and why Li Jianguo was here while the class monitor wasn't.

"The squad leader has been transferred to Beijing." Xia Zhi nodded. So that's how it is. Thinking of Li Jianguo, she leaned closer and asked him again.

"So, is your class monitor also very nice to you?"

Lu Beiting was taken aback, and after a brief silence, he nodded. "Yes, the class monitor is the leader's son, seven years older than me, and he treats me like a younger brother." Xia Zhi nodded in understanding. It seemed that he was really good to him, since he never mentioned his parents.

After Lu Beiting finished chopping the meat, he went to the side to make room for her.

After Xia Zhi removed the fishy smell, she stir-fried a big mixed dry pot, and the aroma immediately came out, attracting the attention of her comrades.

"Battalion Commander, Sister-in-law, what are you eating? It smells so good!"

The person in front was already swallowing hard.

Xia Zhi glanced at the freshly washed bowls in their hands. "If you don't mind, please sit down and have something to eat, but it might be a little small."

Xia Zhi scooped a large spoonful into a bowl on the side, then looked at the few people who were still standing there in a daze, "What are you standing there for? If you're slow, you'll miss out."

The group looked at each other, but in the end they couldn't resist taking a few pieces, though they didn't dare eat more.

Xia Zhi placed a large bowl full of meat in front of him, "Eat quickly."

Looking at his overflowing bowl, Lu Beiting felt a surge of pride as he noticed the envious glances from those around him.

As expected of her daughter-in-law, she is truly generous.

"Sister-in-law, did you catch all this meat yourself from the mountain?" Zhang Yi asked, his mouth greasy with food, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Xia Zhi.

"Yeah, if we could hunt something bigger, like a wild boar, we could probably all have meat to eat." Seeing them eat so cleanly, the bones were practically gleaming from being sucked clean, it would be a lie to say he didn't feel bad about it.

There are at least two hundred people in the army. It would be difficult to feed them meat at every meal, but we have the ability to feed them more meat.

After chatting for a while, Xia Zhi learned that they had sent their allowances home and had nothing on them except for some essential cash.

Xia Zhi stroked her chin. A pig costs around three hundred yuan, and all the money she has right now belongs to Lu Beiting, so she decided to skip this large expense.

She'll think of another way.

Everyone ate without expecting anything in return; they all rushed to help them clear the dishes.

After Xia Zhi returned to her room, she turned around and was about to close the door when she saw Lu Beiting, who was already halfway in his wheelchair.

"I don't need anything, I just want to talk to you."

Xia Zhi looked at Lu Beiting, and finally let him in.

Then he sat down and listened to Lu Beiting recount the interesting things he had encountered during his patrols over the years.

As Xia Zhi listened, she became sleepy. When Lu Beiting saw this, he picked up his clothes and covered her back with them. A warm feeling enveloped her, and Xia Zhi fell asleep in no time.

A triumphant smile appeared on Lu Beiting's lips. He then placed the person on his lap and headed towards the bedside.

After getting into bed, Lu Beiting skillfully pulled the person into his arms.

The next morning, as soon as Xia Zhi opened her eyes, she saw Lu Beiting's enlarged face. Her mind went blank for a moment before she realized what was going on.

She thought he was some straight guy, but it turns out he's so cunning. He knew she wouldn't agree if she was awake, so he deliberately kept her occupied until she fell asleep before climbing into her bed!

Xia Zhi yawned, thinking about her plans to go to the market in town today.

She had only been moving for a short while when Lu Beiting pulled her close again, nuzzling her neck. "Sleep a little longer."

Xia Zhi pinched his cheek. "What are you sleeping for? Didn't we say we were going to the market? If you get up late, the bus won't wait for you."

(End of this chapter)