Chapter 47

Lu Guanshan grabbed his shoulder firmly, his voice deep: “That’s my wife.”

In the next moment, Yu Li’s eyes brightened as she quickly walked toward him: “Lu Guanshan! I made food and brought it to the canteen for us to eat together!”

The several rough men around Lu Guanshan were stunned!

This place was remote, and no matter who came, man or woman, they had to shed their skin and get covered in dirt, but they had never seen such a delicate and soft girl before!

Especially her eyes and eyebrows, like a painting, sweeter than the wild orchids blooming in the mountains.

No wonder Lu Guanshan brought her food every day—such a delicate and beautiful wife, who wouldn’t want to take care of her?

Lu Guanshan casually took the lunchbox from Yu Li’s hand and introduced her: “Wife, this is Captain Zhang from the third company, this is Commissar Xiao, and this is Deputy Battalion Commander Li.”

He didn’t introduce Wu Guohua, who awkwardly pretended to look elsewhere, but couldn’t hide the aroma of food wafting from the lunchbox.

Yu Li smiled and greeted them: “Hello everyone, I’m Lu Guanshan’s wife. I just arrived at the base and haven’t had the chance to meet everyone yet. I’ll invite everyone to a wedding banquet in a few days!”

Indeed, they were planning to set up a few tables at the base.

Because Yu Li was so beautiful, Captain Zhang from the third company, who was still unmarried, couldn’t help but stare at her. Lu Guanshan subtly blocked his gaze.

“Alright, I’m taking my wife to eat, I’ll talk to you all later.”

With that, he took Yu Li’s hand and headed toward the canteen.

Wu Guohua glanced at their figures, feeling an unsettling churn in his heart!

Yu Li had truly disappointed him!

Not only did she marry Lu Guanshan so quickly, but now it seemed she was really planning to live happily with him?

What did that make their previous engagement?!

Captain Zhang from the third company nudged Wu Guohua’s shoulder: “Hey? Old Wu, why do you look so upset? Didn’t you just get promoted to Deputy Battalion Commander?”

“Also, can you ask Captain Lu if he has any sisters or someone like that to introduce to me? His wife is so beautiful, she’s like a flower of the country…”

Wu Guohua could no longer hold back, stiffly replying, “You can ask him yourself. I don’t have time.”

With that, he turned and quickly walked away, feeling suffocated with frustration.

At the canteen, Yu Li and Lu Guanshan ordered two more dishes and found a seat to sit down.

As soon as the lunchbox was opened, the strong aroma of the savory pancakes made people at other tables glance over repeatedly.

Some familiar comrades couldn’t resist and came over: “Old Lu! What are you eating? It smells amazing!”

Everyone, used to being carefree, approached and grabbed a piece: “I’ll try it!”

Soon, more hands came—two hands, three hands…

Lu Guanshan immediately reached out to save the pancakes, managing to save just two pieces for himself.

Yu Li stood by, dumbfounded, and softly said, “I’ll make it for you again next time…”

After tasting the pancakes, the men couldn’t stop praising them: “These pancakes are so delicious! Did your wife make them? She’s really talented and beautiful! No wonder Old Lu didn’t get married for so long—he was waiting for you!”

“Wow, Captain Lu! What are these pancakes made of? They’re so fragrant! Do you have more?”

“Let’s ask Captain Lu when the wedding banquet is. We need to try your wife’s cooking!”

Some bolder ones even went directly to Yu Li and asked if she had any sisters who were as talented and beautiful as she was…

Lu Guanshan closed his eyes. He knew letting his wife come out was not the right choice!

“Finish eating and leave quickly!”

His serious tone made everyone stop their chatter. They laughed and went back to their food.

However, Lu Guanshan couldn’t eat anymore and decided to go home.

Yu Li also felt the canteen was chaotic. Everyone’s eyes were on her, people rushed to grab pieces of the pancake, and there were so many people talking. She really didn’t expect things to turn out like this.

The two of them took the food upstairs and quickly went home.

Just as they reached the door, Yu Li remembered a key phrase she had just heard, “Captain Lu,” and immediately asked, “Did you get promoted? Captain?”

Lu Guanshan placed the food on the table, washed his hands, and nodded lightly. “Yes, I was notified in the afternoon meeting. I haven’t had a chance to tell you yet. Those brats are really loud, try to avoid them as much as possible.”

Yu Li nodded, her mood immediately lifting. “If I had known you were getting promoted today, I would have made you something special! I’ll make a big meal for you tomorrow!”

The man walked over and pulled her into his arms, gently brushing his hand over her lips.

He looked down at her bright and captivating face. “Do I get a reward for my promotion?”

Yu Li, of course, understood what he meant by this gesture. She softly reminded him, “Aren’t you hungry? Maybe we should eat first.”

But Lu Guanshan picked her up in a horizontal hold and started walking toward the bedroom. “I am a bit hungry, but I want to eat something even better first.”

The bed Yu Li had just made in the afternoon was soon in disarray, with her dress falling to the floor.

At first, there was some restraint, but as she was coaxed into calling him “husband,” her bones felt like they were about to break. After a long while, it finally ended.

Dinner was brought to the bed by Lu Guanshan, who fed it to her.

Wu Guohua was in an extremely bad mood today.

He had indeed been promoted, but the captain of the battalion he was assigned to was not young and had no chance for further promotion. Under this kind of pressure, it would be hard for him to advance further.

But Lu Guanshan was different. After performing well on a mission and suffering serious injuries, falling into a coma for a few days, the organization gave him special recognition and a reward of 200 yuan. He was not only promoted to the youngest battalion commander in the entire division but also assigned to one of the most capable battalions!

Even if Lu Guanshan did nothing, just the core personnel in his battalion would bring him plenty of honor.

Was this fair? There was no fairness at all!

Moreover, seeing Lu Guanshan and Yu Li looking so affectionate outside the canteen, Wu Guohua returned home feeling a bellyful of frustration.

Xia Yuying was in a good mood. She had specially cooked a meal. Today, her aunt not only lent her over fifty yuan to pay off debts but also gave her some rice, flour, and oil.

However, the variety was limited, so dinner could only be a simple bowl of noodles.

Looking at the unappetizing noodles, Wu Guohua inexplicably thought of the fragrant aroma from Yu Li’s lunchbox.

He knew that Yu Li’s cooking was delicious!

It made him feel even worse.

It was as if the frustration had tied a knot inside him.

Xia Yuying happily walked over: “Guohua, you’re back! Do you have good news to tell me? I know you got promoted! Deputy Battalion Commander, congratulations! I made noodles, come eat.”

Mentioning the promotion made Wu Guohua even more upset. “I have to go out, I’m not eating.”

He lifted his foot to leave, and Xia Yuying felt confused, losing her earlier excitement.

Wu Guohua didn’t actually know where he was going. He wandered around for a while and suddenly thought of going to Lu Guanshan’s place.

He thought that the way Lu Guanshan and Yu Li appeared to be so affectionate outside earlier was all just an act!

How could they have only known each other for a few days and already like each other?

Yu Li must be just trying to get back at him!

Wu Guohua thought for a long time and came up with an excuse—he wanted to go ask Lu Guanshan about the promotion and the meal. It would be cheaper if they both went together.

But as he reached the back of Lu Guanshan’s house, he heard the sound of something crashing on the bed.

Then, he heard a woman gasping for breath and crying out in a delicate voice: “Lu Guanshan, you bastard!”

“Sweetheart, be good, it’ll be over soon, call me husband…”

Wu Guohua stood frozen as if struck by lightning!

Until Xia Yuying caught up and found him eavesdropping on the wall between Yu Li and Lu Guanshan’s room, anger made her raise her hand and slap Wu Guohua across the face!