Chapter 18: You’re a Married Man Now

He took Lin Qingyue’s hand, his tone immediately softening. “There’s nothing major happening in the army for the next few days. My superior approved a few days of leave for me. Let’s go home together.”

As soon as Lu Siyi finished speaking, his hand was lightly slapped. It didn’t hurt, but he looked at Lin Qingyue. Tears welled up in her eyes, her gaze carrying a hint of reproach.

His heart felt like it was being gently brushed by a fine-bristled brush, arousing an unbearable itch. He was at a loss for words.

“I, I, I’m sorry,” Lu Siyi stammered, admitting his mistake to his wife, which was more nerve-wracking than admitting it to his superior.

The light in Lin Qingyue’s eyes suddenly brightened. She smiled, “Don’t do it again.”

Lu Siyi immediately relaxed, his brows smoothing out.

Song Mingyi watched the couple’s playful banter silently, her face as dark as the bottom of a pot. She coughed lightly and unnaturally, saying, “Captain Lu, do you need to change your dressing?”

Huh? Didn’t Song Mingyi just say that Lu Siyi went to the county hospital to change his dressing? Was she lying?

“It’s hot now, and changing the dressing daily is good for wound healing,” Song Mingyi’s voice was soft, as if she was asking for Lu Siyi’s opinion.

Men tend to be fond of submissive women. The color in Lin Qingyue’s eyes faded, and her goodwill towards Song Mingyi vanished instantly.

Lu Siyi thought it would be inconvenient to change his dressing after returning home.

“Okay.”

“No!”

Lin Qingyue and Lu Siyi spoke almost simultaneously.

“I learned how to bandage wounds before. I can handle changing dressings,” Lin Qingyue stepped forward, standing only a fist’s distance from Song Mingyi.

Her gaze was sharp, and Song Mingyi’s provocation was defeated. She closed her eyes, grumbling, “Can you be as professional as we doctors are?”

“Or, should Captain Lu stay in the medical room during his vacation? Should he ignore me and the children? Do you think that’s okay?” Lin Qingyue blinked, putting on a pitiful and innocent act. Who doesn’t know how to act innocent and pitiful?

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Lu Siyi pretended to be angry.

“I thought Dr. Song, an unmarried young lady, didn’t know how to avoid suspicion,” she smiled at Lu Siyi, “It’s good that you know how to avoid suspicion. You’re a married man now.”

Lu Siyi didn’t understand women and didn’t detect the tension between Song Mingyi and Lin Qingyue.

He was flattered by Lin Qingyue’s words, “You’re a married man now.”

Song Mingyi glared fiercely at Lin Qingyue, unable to utter a word of rebuttal. To speak up would be to admit that she was eyeing Lin Qingyue’s husband.

She was an immoral mistress.

She gritted her teeth and said, “Just wait, I’ll get you cotton balls and alcohol.”

“Okay, go ahead.”

Lin Qingyue’s composed expression almost angered Song Mingyi. Her unconcerned demeanor made Song Mingyi appear even more scheming.

In this war without gunfire, Lin Qingyue won completely.

Lu Siyi was proudly escorted home from the army by Lin Qingyue, and everyone in the army praised Lin Qingyue for being a considerate wife.

Amidst the praise, Lin Qingyue gradually lost herself.

Back home, the three children happily surrounded Lu Siyi. Grandma Yu, seeing the couple, finally breathed a sigh of relief, smiling and asking, “Captain Lu is home again to accompany his wife and children?”

“Yes, the army is quiet these days,” Lu Siyi replied concisely.

“Seeing you two lovebirds so happy, this old woman is overjoyed,” Grandma Yu’s smile was as bright as a flower.

“Little Lu’s wife, when the children start school, find some time to come to my house. I’ll teach you needlework.”

“Grandma Yu, that’s not appropriate…It’s too much trouble.”

“Oh, this old woman loves to be close to you youngsters. Besides, the school bags you sewed for the children are too ugly. How can the children carry them out?” Grandma Yu said, “But don’t worry, I took advantage of you being out to take apart and redo the bags. See what’s different from yours?”

Lin Qingyue blushed, and Lu Yicheng ran over with the school bag Grandma Yu had sewn.

“Grandma Yu’s school bag has hidden stitches, just like the ones sold outside.”

Grandma Yu’s smile widened. She lovingly pinched Lu Yicheng’s little face, saying, “Your little mouth is getting sweeter and sweeter.”

It might have been her illusion, but she felt that Lu Yicheng was very obedient today, almost without any unruly behavior, and even accompanied his sister with Lu Yiming.

Grandma Yu was a warm person. After chatting with the couple for a while, she went home contentedly.

With no outsiders around, the three children hugged Lu Siyi’s legs, sweetly calling him “Dad.”

Lu Siyi’s eyes softened, “Have you three been listening to your mother these days?”

“Yes!”

The three children cheered, and the small courtyard immediately became lively.

Lin Qingyue was unconvinced, hands on her hips, grumbling, “You three ingrates, who took care of you these days? Why don’t you come to me when I’m home?”

“Your cooking is far worse than Dad’s. We’ll be closer to you when your cooking skills catch up to Dad’s,” Lu Yicheng raised his little face, looking arrogant.

Lin Qingyue gritted her teeth and scolded, “You little thing, you’re the most ungrateful!”

Lu Yicheng wasn’t afraid of her at all, playfully sticking out his tongue.

A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Siyi’s eyes. In just a few days, Lin Qingyue had become so close to the children.

His wife was really capable.

Lin Qingyue wasn’t really angry. She had only been with the children for a few days.

It was normal for the children to prefer Lu Siyi over her. She could take her time.

Si Xi pulled Lu Siyi’s arm, gently shaking it, “Dad, I want to drink your cabbage and tofu soup, with extra vermicelli.”

Lin Qingyue’s heart skipped a beat. Si Xi was pulling Lu Siyi’s injured arm.

Lu Siyi’s face turned pale, but he showed a kind and loving smile, “Call Mom, and I’ll make it for you.”

The three children looked at Lin Qingyue. Lu Yiming was hesitant, Lu Yicheng looked conflicted, not knowing what to think.

Si Xi blinked, looking at Lin Qingyue and then at her brothers.

“Hey, what’s the rush? I’ve only been with the kids for a few days. No need to rush to call me Mom,” Lin Qingyue smiled, easing her embarrassment.

“Mom!”

Si Xi was the first to speak, sweetly calling her “Mom.”

“Mom!”

“Mo…Mom…”

Lu Yiming and Lu Yicheng followed suit.

“Yes!” Lin Qingyue’s eyes curved into crescents. This was the children’s affirmation of her, sweeter than honey!

“I’ll go cook!” Lu Siyi turned into the kitchen, his mood lightened by the happiness of his wife and children.