Chapter 33

Ji Wanqing didn’t expect that showing off would bring her this benefit. She couldn’t help but smile sweetly, “That’s great.”

Jiang Che saw her bright smile and subconsciously averted his gaze. He clenched his left fist and put it to his mouth, coughing softly. “We’re going to be husband and wife soon. This is what I should do.”

Ji Wanqing was even more satisfied with this considerate man. “Let’s go, take the shuttle bus. I came here at just the right time, we can catch the bus now.”

As they walked out of the dormitory building, Jiang Che took out his car keys. “We need to buy a lot of things for the wedding. Let’s buy everything at once and drive there.”

“Okay.” The guy was quite thoughtful.

They arrived at the breakfast shop, and Ji Wanqing was full after just one bowl of bean curd.

Jiang Che ate three bowls of Yangchun noodles, two baskets of steamed buns, and a boiled egg before putting down his chopsticks.

This gave Ji Wanqing an idea of his appetite.

Jiang Che paid for the food. “Let’s go to the department store first.”

First, they bought bed sheets, pillowcases, and double pillows for the bedroom, then some miscellaneous daily necessities like soap boxes, small table lamps, and flashlights.

Ji Wanqing had already bought many of these things from Yu Jia, so she didn’t buy much more.

Finally, it was the kitchen, where they needed to buy the most things.

Pots, pans, bowls, chopsticks, spoons, dustpans, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, etc., and finally a big bag of meat and vegetables. Their shopping for the day was finally complete.

Before leaving, they went to find a carpenter in the county and ordered a wardrobe, a dressing table, and a large shelf. They would go to the assigned house to see what other furniture they needed and buy ready-made ones then.

On the way back.

The big shopping spree was tiring, and Ji Wanqing leaned on the passenger seat, closing her eyes to rest.

Honestly, this outing had improved her impression of Jiang Che a little.

He didn’t interrupt her while buying things, he just bought whatever she pointed at.

He paid quickly and never asked her why she bought these things or if she was spending money recklessly.

Even though they spent over 500 yuan today, he didn’t bat an eye.

Tsk tsk, no wonder he was chosen by the elders!

Because Ji Wanqing had clear goals and was accompanied by a cold-faced Yama, the merchants didn’t dare to inflate prices. They finished shopping quickly and returned to the military district dormitory at 10:30. They had enough time to make a simple lunch.

She put away the new things and quickly started preparing lunch.

There wasn’t enough time to make braised or stewed dishes.

Ji Wanqing made Kung Pao Chicken, Fish-flavored Pork Strips, Stir-fried Pork Slices, and Fried Pork Cracklings with Lotus Root.

Soon, the aroma of the food wafted out of the kitchen.

The military district was on holiday today.

Many people who didn’t plan to go out for a stroll stayed in their dormitories. As soon as it was lunchtime, they smelled a delicious aroma!

“It smells so good! Whose relative is visiting and knows how to cook so well?”

“It’s coming from the third floor, the third floor! Let’s go take a look!”

However, when they reached the third floor, they found several people already sniffing around the corridor, finally stopping in front of Room 306, the door slightly ajar.

“Old Jiang, what are you eating at your place!?”

A familiar voice called out from outside. Jiang Che had just finished putting away the things he had bought and washed and hung up the bed sheets that Ji Wanqing had changed yesterday. He opened the door. “My fiancée made some home-cooked dishes.”

As soon as the door opened, the smell became even stronger.

Ten or so people greedily sniffed the air. “It smells so good! Your wife’s cooking is amazing! Old Jiang, when are you having your wedding banquet? We can’t wait to eat at your place!”

Jiang Che was speechless. “It’s not the bride who’s cooking on the day of the wedding banquet. What are you eating? Get out, get out, get out!”

The group of people were chased away. Jiang Che smelled the mouthwatering aroma in the room. His stomach was already full from breakfast, but now he was a little hungry again.

He didn’t expect his future wife to be such a good cook!

Lunch was ready at 11:40.

Ji Wanqing took two aluminum lunch boxes and packed the four dishes into them, two in each box. She told Jiang Che, “I’m going out for a bit. If you’re hungry, eat first.”

“?” Jiang Che was puzzled. “What’s so urgent? Can’t you go after you’ve eaten?”

Ji Wanqing raised the aluminum lunch boxes in her hands and shook them. “I’m going to deliver food. You know about the time I tested you. I even hid it from Aunt Zhuge. We’re about to get married, so I have to make some delicious food to apologize.”

Jiang Che felt a slight pang of disappointment.

So that was why she was in a hurry to come back and make lunch.

He stood up. “I’ll go with you.”

“Okay.” She only knew the address, not the way.

Their accommodations were in the same direction, so they walked from the dormitory building to the family compound.

On the left were newly built, imposing apartment buildings, and on the right were slightly dilapidated brick houses.

Many military wives wanted to live in the apartment buildings, even fighting over them. The brick courtyard was not popular.

Aunt Zhuge lived in a location with easy access. The place was good, and her yard was well-kept.

Ji Wanqing knocked on the door. “Aunt Zhuge! Aunt Zhuge? I brought you some delicious food!”

Two children ran out of the room first.

One big and one small, the older brother was about nine years old, and the younger sister was about five.

“Wow! It’s the pretty sister! Mom, there’s a pretty sister looking for you!”

The two children quickly pushed Jiang Che aside and surrounded Ji Wanqing, one on each side.

“Cough.” Jiang Che reminded them in a muffled voice.

The younger one didn’t care at all, but the older one greeted him politely when he heard the sound. “Hello, Uncle Jiang.”

Jiang Che: “…”

Inside the house, Aunt Zhuge knew immediately that it was Xiao Ji who had come.

She hurried out to greet her, but there were two people?

Her eyes narrowed as she looked back and forth between Ji Wanqing and Jiang Che.

Oh my god, did Xiao Ji really get this guy?

“Hee hee.” Having been a dining companion for so long, Ji Wanqing naturally knew Aunt Zhuge’s gluttonous nature. She walked a few steps forward and opened the lid of the lunch box before anything else.

The fragrant aroma of the food filled her nostrils, and Aunt Zhuge’s eyes couldn’t look away. She only heard Xiao Ji chattering in her ear.

“Aunt Zhuge, actually, I’m Comrade Jiang Che’s fiancée. I didn’t reveal myself on the spot because I’m suspicious and wanted to test Comrade Jiang Che. I wanted to see if he could remain unmoved when faced with a beautiful woman like me expressing her love. It wasn’t intentional to hide it from you.”

She pushed the lunch box closer. “But I did deceive you, Aunt Zhuge. To apologize, I’ll take care of your lunch for the next month, okay? I promise it won’t be the same dish every day!”

Aunt Zhuge swallowed and forced her eyes away. “Humph, a month, you’re so generous!”

She chuckled. “Well, I have to wait for you to invite the witness to our wedding, right?”

“You little fox! You’re quite clever!” Aunt Zhuge took the lunch box. “Do you think the commander’s face is so worthless? Two months, no bargaining!”

Ji Wanqing immediately nodded. “No problem!”

She was going to cook anyway, it was just one more person.

Glancing at Xiao Jiang Che, who was standing aside like a guard, Aunt Zhuge shook her head.

Look at this honest and simple guy, he can’t control this little fox at all.

Humph.

Before leaving, Aunt Zhuge asked, “Are you two going to live in the apartment building or the courtyard after you get married?”

Ji Wanqing said, “Of course it’s the courtyard. I like spacious places. Apartment buildings are too stuffy.”

“Okay, don’t be busy for the next few days. I’ll come to you for dinner after you move in.” Aunt Zhuge glanced at the lunch box, the food was no longer fresh, what a waste!

They agreed, and Ji Wanqing had to go back to eat. She gave each of the children a candy and left.