Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

"So fast!" Qiao Manman was surprised, she thought Lu Yuan would stay here for half a year.

"Yes, the clues you provided were very useful. We completed the mission in the shortest amount of time."

Qiao Manman felt a little lost, but she still prepared things for him with a clear mind: "Wait a minute, I'll ask my mother to make some pancakes."

He went out, whispering a few words to He Nian. Then he went back inside and retrieved some cooked food from his spatial storage.

There are braised pig's head, fried chicken legs, mushroom sauce, and peach crisps, all placed in aluminum lunch boxes or glass jars.

Wrap it in an inconspicuous piece of gray cloth and tell him which ones can be stored and which ones should be eaten immediately.

Lu Yuan hadn't expected that his wife would prepare so much for him so soon after confirming his identity.

So moved she almost cried, and said in a choked voice, "Thank you!"

Qiao Manman smiled and sat down next to him.

Not long after, He Nian came in carrying a bowl.

The snow-white noodles are topped with two golden fried eggs, some green leafy vegetables floating around, and a large mound of shredded meat coated with sesame seeds in the middle.

Lu Yuan was a little surprised, but when he thought about Qiao Manman's abilities, he felt it was nothing.

"Manman taught me to do it this way. She said that eating noodles should be done with a sense of ritual in order to feel good!"

Lu Yuan took the bowl and placed it directly in front of Qiao Runming: "Thank you, Aunt Qiao!"

"Do Uncle and Manman have any? If not, they can eat first. I'm not hungry!"

Qiao Manman smiled and moved the bowl in front of him: "Just eat what I'm offering you, don't be shy. We've already had dinner, we're still full!"

Although this was true, Qiao Runming still felt as if a sharp sword had pierced straight into his heart.

Make him clutch his chest and shout, "Girls are outgoing! Girls are outgoing!"

Qiao Manman curled her lips into a smile: "It's good that Dad knows!"

Lu Yuan's heart was pounding so hard that he didn't even feel how hot the noodles were before he finished them.

After finishing eating, he took out a handkerchief to wipe the corners of his mouth, and Qiao Manman teased him: "I didn't expect you to be so particular."

Lu Yuan glanced at her and calmly explained, "Of course, you have to make a good impression on your father-in-law."

Qiao Manman remained noncommittal, watching him talk to Qiao Runming.

Half an hour later, the pancakes were ready. He Nian went inside and got some oil paper, wrapped the pancakes into several portions, and said to Lu Yuan, "Go catch the bus early, or you'll be late."

Lu Yuan hummed in agreement, his gaze towards Qiao Manman filled with reluctance.

Qiao Runming coughed lightly: "Manman, go see them off, and come back early!"

Qiao Manman responded and followed Lu Yuanxiang out the door.

The Qingshan Brigade was very quiet late at night, with the moon hanging high overhead, illuminating the path beneath their feet.

Lu Yuan walked slowly: "Manman, when I go back this time, how about I submit a marriage application? I'll come and marry you when I have time off!"

Qiao Manman: "This is too fast! We've only known each other for a little over a month."

I mean, we can get to know each other first, and then get married once we're sure we're the ones who want each other.

Lu Yuan was somewhat disappointed, but still nodded: "Alright, I'll submit my relationship report first, and then I'll come and marry you when you're ready to get married!"

Qiao Manman nodded: "Okay!"

Lu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, relieved to know that Qiao Manman wasn't unwilling to marry him.

To be honest, he was impulsive today. But with his departure imminent, he was afraid that if he didn't express his feelings soon, Qiao Manman would be snatched away by someone else.

Thinking of this, he stopped and handed the undelivered envelope to Qiao Manman: "Manman, take these money and spend it. I will send you living expenses when I return to the army."

There's also a bicycle; I left it with Captain Zhou. You can go get it when you have time.

Qiao Manman did not refuse and took it, putting it in her pocket.

He twirled his feet in place and asked, "Lu Yuan, I have a question for you, and you must answer it truthfully!"

Lu Yuan nodded: "Go ahead and ask!"

Qiao Manman pursed her lips: "If, I mean if, your comrade sacrificed himself to save you, would you feel guilty and marry his wife and take care of his children?"

Lu Yuan thought for a moment and shook his head: "No! I will give my comrade's widow money and coupons until she gets married or raises her child to adulthood!"

"Then why..."

Qiao Manman didn't continue, after all, those were things that hadn't happened yet.

However, the novel's plot had such a profound impact on her that even though she harbored feelings for Lu Yuan, she dared not fully trust him.

She feared being let down and ending up with the same tragic fate as the heroine in the novel.

Looking up, Qiao Manman saw Lu Yuan's eyes shining like stars, and her heart trembled.

Suddenly, she smiled.

People of later generations should be able to take things in stride and let them go, not seeking eternity, but only cherishing the memories of having possessed them.

Qiao Manman reached out and grabbed the hem of Lu Yuan's clothes. When he leaned down, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his soft, slightly cool lips.

Lu Yuan was stunned. He smelled the girl's light fragrance and unconsciously opened his lips.

I felt something slip in, and as my body tensed, a novel sensation rushed straight to the top of my head and my lower body.

The man was like a natural hunter; after enjoying the little wildcat's teasing for a while, he turned the tables and became fierce and wild.

He gripped her waist with one hand and pinned the back of her head with the other, leaving her nowhere to escape.

Only when Qiao Manman collapsed into his arms did Lu Yuan leave that warm and cozy paradise.

He pressed his head against Qiao Manman's forehead: "How could I bear to leave you?"

Qiao Manman's heart was pounding and her mind was spinning, but she still warned him clearly, "So you have to behave well and make me unable to leave you. Otherwise, I'll marry someone else!"

"You dare!" Lu Yuan tightened his grip on her waist, then leaned down and pecked her lips. "Don't worry, you won't have a chance!"

Qiao Manman chuckled, thinking to herself that that might not be the case.

Once her breathing calmed down, she heard the system yelling in her mind: "Host, host, quickly hug Lu Yuan's leg!"

He just received 1000 points! My God, he's so 'rich'!

Qiao Manman asked, "Is it because I provided clues that helped him complete the mission ahead of schedule?"

"Yes, host! Lu Yuan, as the original male lead, has very strong luck. If you're with him, you'll benefit from his good fortune!"

Qiao Manman hummed in agreement and decisively exchanged 100 points for a peace charm.

She took out a talisman that the system had folded for her from her pocket: "This is a peace talisman I prayed for. You must keep it close to your body and never, ever give it to anyone else!"

Lu Yuan knew that Qiao Manman had a secret. But he didn't want to pry, so he took the talisman and put it in his chest pocket: "Don't worry, I will keep it safe."

Qiao Manman raised her hand and stroked his eyebrows, nose, cheeks, lips, down to his Adam's apple.

I felt it rolling around on my fingertips, and I tiptoed to give it a kiss: "Let's go, don't miss the train!"

Lu Yuanxin almost melted. He hugged Qiao Manman tightly for a minute before letting go: "Okay, you should go back quickly. Don't take advantage of your skills to mess around."

You must know that there are always people more capable than you.

Also, keep this secret well and don't tell anyone. Take good care of yourself while I'm not around. Don't be stingy with your money; I can support you.