When the others saw Xu Huaian double the weight and continue running, their eyes widened in surprise.

"What's wrong with the captain? Why are you so powerful today?" someone said, panting.

The people next to him also echoed: "Yes, although the captain had good physical strength before, it seems like he took a magic pill today and doesn't feel tired at all."

"Didn't they say the leader was sick and hospitalized yesterday? How come he's still so energetic now?"

"It may be because my sister-in-law is here. Our leader naturally has more energy than he can use up."

"Hahaha……"

A group of people laughed together.

"What are you laughing at? Haven't you practiced enough?" Deputy Head Zhou Yang scolded with a frown.

The soldiers immediately stopped smiling and stood up straight again.

On the other side, Xu Huaian continued to run at a relatively fast pace until he ran another five kilometers, when he felt his breathing was unstable.

But it was just unstable breathing.

Commander Liang and Political Commissar Wen, who were standing by, were also surprised when they saw this scene.

They looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.

"When did this kid become so powerful?"

Commander Liang frowned and whispered to Political Commissar Wen, "Old Wen, Huai'an's sudden improvement in physical fitness is a bit outrageous. Look at him, he can run so easily even with double the load. This doesn't seem like the effect of normal training."

Political Commissar Wen shook his head. "Who knows? Maybe the arrival of the family members is enough motivation."

"Young man, it's not impossible," Commander Liang said with a smile, "It seems our military region has a good chance of winning the next big competition."

After hearing what Commander Liang said, Political Commissar Wen also laughed, "Yes, if Xu Huaian can keep up this form, he will definitely shine in the competition."

"Plus, he's the grandson-in-law of the old leader. His future is limitless, even far better than you and me."

Commander Liang nodded in agreement.

"By the way, my wife said there have been rumors about Comrade Shi in the family compound recently. Please ask your sister-in-law to deal with it."

"What rumor?"

"Go back and ask your sister-in-law. This matter must be handled properly, otherwise we will both be in trouble."

……

After Xu Huaian finished training and returned home, he picked up Qing Qian and made her spin around several times.

Shi Qingqian was startled by Xu Huaian's sudden action, then laughed and punched him, "What are you doing? You scared me to death."

Xu Huaian put Shi Qingqian down with a smile, his eyes full of tenderness and joy: "During training today, I found that my physical strength has improved significantly, at least several times, thanks to you, my lucky star."

Shi Qingqian felt a little embarrassed by the compliment. She gently pushed Xu Huaian and said, "This is the result of your hard work. It has only a little to do with me."

"Who said that? My military medal is half mine, and half is yours."

"You're so sweet, are you applying honey?"

Xu Huaian chuckled, "Wife, I'm so happy today, let's celebrate tonight."

Shi Qingqian's eyes lit up, "Okay, then let's have hot pot tonight. I haven't had it in a long time, and now I'm craving that hot and spicy taste."

"Hot Pot?"

Xu Huaian had only eaten it once before, and it tasted okay. "Okay, then let's have hot pot tonight. But we don't have much food at home. How about I go and borrow some from my sister-in-law next door?"

"No need, who said there is no food to eat," Shi Qingqian turned around and took out the seafood, meat, vegetables, etc. that had been put in the space before, and most importantly, the hot pot base.

When Xu Huaian saw Shi Qingqian suddenly take out so many ingredients, his eyes widened, "So many?"

"Of course not. I've kept them in there for a long time and never had the chance to eat them. Let's eat them all today while we're having fun."

As they talked, the two began to prepare. Since they didn't have an induction cooker, they simply put everything on the stove in the kitchen.

Move the stools in as well so they can sit by the stove and eat hot pot.

Shi Qingqian sorted the ingredients and arranged the seafood, meat and vegetables neatly, while Xu Huaian chopped small ingredients such as minced garlic and chopped green onions.

"Is this a lobster? How come it's so big? It must be three or four pounds, right?"

"This is called an Australian lobster, a large lobster. Three or four pounds is nothing. The bigger ones can weigh five or six pounds."

Xu Huaian exclaimed: "This is a really big one, wife, where did you get it from?"

Shi Qingqian winked mischievously, "This is my little secret. It's not the time to tell you yet. Just enjoy the food today."

Xu Huaian knew that his wife had many secrets, so he stopped asking and continued to process lobsters, hairy crabs, beef, etc. according to the methods she taught her.

The hot pot base is rolling in the pot on the stove, emitting a rich aroma.

"Wife, this aroma is so tempting. The hot pot I ate last time wasn't this fragrant," Xu Huaian said after sniffing.

Shi Qingqian smiled and replied, "Of course not. This hot pot base is not something you can just buy outside. It's made by my aunt herself. She's an expert cook."

"Auntie? Which auntie?" Xu Huaian asked.

Shi Qingqian choked and accidentally let the cat out of the bag.

She quickly made up for it: "It was an aunt who used to live next door to me. She used to take care of me a lot."

Xu Huaian didn't think much about it and said with a smile: "I see, then this aunt is really a good person."

Shi Qingqian secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, the soup in the pot has completely boiled.

Shi Qingqian first put in the crabs and some meat that can be cooked easily.

Xu Huaian was preparing the dipping sauce. He mixed minced garlic, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame paste, etc. according to his taste, and then stirred them evenly.

"We have to pick up this fish skin quickly, otherwise we won't be able to find it again in a while."

Xu Huaian quickly scooped out the fish skin with a slotted spoon and put it in Shi Qingqian's bowl, "Wife, this is the fish skin you love."

Shi Qingqian happily took the bowl and said, "You should eat quickly too."

As soon as she picked up her chopsticks, Shi Qingqian suddenly laughed, as if someone had hit her funny spot.

Xu Huaian looked at her with some confusion, "Wife, what's wrong with you? Why are you suddenly smiling so happily?"

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