The next day, Shi Qingqian got up early.

Because she is having a dinner party tomorrow, she has to prepare the meat and vegetables today.

Xu Huaian was getting dressed when he saw Shi Qingqian sitting up: "Why are you up so early? Sleep a little longer."

"No," Shi Qingqian rubbed her eyes, "I have to buy meat and vegetables today. Aunt Yang said we should go to the food station early, otherwise we won't be able to buy so much."

Xu Huaian heard this and quickly got dressed: "It's hard to carry so many things by yourself. Why don't you go to the cafeteria and ask Chef Sun for help? They should buy them every day, so it shouldn't be a problem to bring a little extra."

Shi Qingqian's eyes lit up: "Is this okay?"

If Shi Qingqian could find someone to help her instead of going alone, she would certainly be more than happy to do so.

Xu Huaian nodded and said, "It should be fine. Master Sun is a very nice person. You can sleep a little longer. When I come back, we can go to the cafeteria to have breakfast together. Let Master Sun know then."

After listening to Xu Huaian's words, Shi Qingqian lay back on the bed, muttering, "I'm going to take a nap. Call me when you come back."

Xu Huaian responded with a smile and went out.

An hour later, Xu Huaian returned home.

He gently pushed open the bedroom door and saw Shi Qingqian sleeping soundly. A ray of sunlight shone on her face, outlining her peaceful features.

Xu Huaian's heart was filled with tenderness. He walked to the bedside and called softly, "Qianqian, Qianqian, it's time to get up."

Shi Qingqian whimpered in her sleep, then slowly opened her eyes. Seeing Xu Huaian's smiling face, she stretched and sat up. "You're back so soon?"

Xu Huaian nodded: "Let's go, let's go to the cafeteria to find Master Sun."

The two men came to the cafeteria, where people were coming and going, all of them were soldiers and their families.

As soon as Xu Huaian and Shi Qingqian appeared, they attracted a lot of attention.

When the soldiers saw Captain Xu, they saluted and greeted him, but their eyes kept drifting towards Shi Qingqian, their eyes full of curiosity.

The military families gathered together, whispering to each other. An old lady whispered, "Oh, this is Commander Xu's wife? I heard before that he married a country girl who rarely went out. I thought she was not good-looking."

A young wife nearby also echoed, "That's right. Everyone was lamenting before, wondering how such an outstanding man like Captain Xu could marry such a shameful wife. Now it seems that the rumors are really not to be believed."

Shi Qingqian felt the gazes of the people around her, but she didn't care. Instead, she stood beside Xu Huaian with ease.

Xu Huaian frowned slightly. He didn't like these people talking behind his back, but seeing Shi Qingqian so calm, he felt a little more relieved.

They found Master Sun in the corner of the cafeteria, where he was sitting and resting.

Seeing Xu Huaian and Shi Qingqian coming, he quickly stood up: "Captain Xu is here."

Xu Huaian said, "Master Sun, I'm sorry to bother you. I just got married, and I want to have some friends over for dinner tomorrow. I'd like to ask you to bring some meat and vegetables back from the food station. I wonder if that's convenient for you."

"Captain Xu, is this inconvenient? What do you want?"

Master Sun looked at Shi Qingqian standing beside him and laughed, "This is Captain Xu's family member, right?"

"Yes, hello, Master Sun," Shi Qingqian smiled and took out the menu that had been written long ago from her pocket, "Master Sun, this is the menu I made."

Chef Sun took the menu, looked at it carefully, nodded, and said, "This menu is very detailed. Don't worry, I will bring it back to you tonight and send it to your home when the time comes."

Shi Qingqian said gratefully, "Master Sun, thank you so much."

Master Sun waved his hand: "Don't be so polite, these are just trivial matters."

Shi Qingqian nudged Xu Huaian with her elbow, and Xu Huaian quickly took out the wedding candy and said with a smile, "Master Sun, this is our wedding candy. Take some and share in the joy."

Master Sun quickly waved his hands and said, "Captain Xu, this is not allowed. You can keep this wedding candy for yourselves or to entertain guests."

Xu Huaian insisted on stuffing the wedding candy into Master Sun's hand: "Master Sun, you have helped us so much, you must accept this wedding candy, this is also a little token of our appreciation."

Master Sun couldn't refuse the kindness, so he accepted it: "Then I won't be polite, Captain Xu, I wish you a happy marriage."

"Thank you, Master Sun, for your kind words."

As they spoke, the gazes around them became even more intense.

The soldiers looked at Shi Qingqian and secretly admired Captain Xu's vision, while the military families were quietly looking at Shi Qingqian's dress.

Shi Qingqian was wearing a white long dress today, with her hair simply tied up. Although there were no gorgeous decorations, she looked fresh and refined.

She has fair skin, bright eyes, and a faint smile on her lips, giving people a gentle and approachable feeling.

"The captain's wife is so beautiful and has a great temperament."

"That's right. I think she's prettier than the girls in the art troupe. There are even people saying Xu Huaian was forced by his parents to marry an ugly woman."

"Nonsense, if this is ugly, then I am willing to marry her."

"What are you talking about?" Chen Chen walked over to them and knocked on the table, and they quickly shut up.

Chen Chen then waved his hand towards Xu Huaian: "Old Xu, sister-in-law, come and sit here."

After Xu Huaian and Shi Qingqian finished their meal, they walked over and sat down.

"Why are you still here?"

Chen Chen has always been the most active and fastest eater, and Xu Huaian rarely sees him in the cafeteria.

Chen Chen chuckled, "It's because those new guys are so annoying. I made them run a few extra laps as punishment. I came a little late and just heard them gossiping here."

"Sister-in-law, don't mind what they say."

Shi Qingqian smiled and said, "It's okay, I won't take it to heart."

"But sister-in-law, you should go out more often and let those gossipers have a good look at you."

Shi Qingqian smiled and replied to Chen Chen: "I just arrived here not long ago, so I'm not very familiar with the place yet. I will go out more often when I have time in the future."

Chen Chen swallowed the food in his mouth and nodded quickly: "That's right, I saw you guys went to see Master Sun just now. Is there anything I can help with?"

Xu Huaian shook his head: "No need, we can ask Master Sun to help bring back meat and vegetables. Master Sun has already agreed."

"Don't you two eat in the cafeteria? Why buy those? Are you going to cook at home?"

"We want to have someone over for dinner tomorrow, and we've asked Sister Yang to help with the cooking."

"You're my treat!" Chen Chen immediately put down his chopsticks and looked at Xu Huaian expectantly, "Old Xu, you can't forget about me, your brother."

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