Chapter 45

“Sister-in-law, we’re neighbors now!”

Tang Wan was obviously happy too. Her house was next to Zhang Hongyan’s. The gate of the house on the other side was locked, and she didn’t know who lived there.

“Two sister-in-laws, here are the keys.”

Xiao Du handed them the keys to their courtyards and enthusiastically offered to carry Zhang Hongyan’s luggage.

“Big sister, I’ll go home and tidy up first. When you’re free, we’ll go shopping together.”

“Okay, sister-in-law, you go back first. Shengli is sleepy. You can settle him down first.”

Tang Wan also got out of the car with Tang Zhou. As soon as she opened the door, Lu Huaijing started carrying the luggage from the car, one by one.

As soon as he finished, Xiao Du quickly came out from the neighboring courtyard, “Deputy Commander, I’ll go return the car first. Don’t forget to report to your leader about your leave.”

“I know.”

Lu Huaijing’s tone was indifferent. After Xiao Du drove the car away, Tang Wan whispered,

“You just got promoted to deputy commander. Xiao Du was also thinking of you. He was afraid that you would offend the commander right after taking office.”

“You think I’m angry with him?”

Lu Huaijing paused slightly, holding the things in his hand. He explained helplessly, “I’m not angry. Commander Xu is a fearless man. He’s from a humble background, just like us. He’s achieved what he has through his own hard work. His mother might not be a good person, but I believe he won’t take revenge.”

“As long as you know.”

Tang Wan’s face was flushed. It seemed she had misunderstood him. This man’s heart was even broader than hers.

Seeing her embarrassment, Lu Huaijing changed the subject. He lowered his voice and said,

“I got promoted to deputy commander, so my allowance will increase. I can support you and Zhou Zhou.”

“I’m not after your money.”

Tang Wan rolled her eyes at him. She had wealth in her spatial storage device that would last several lifetimes. She didn’t need that.

But a higher allowance meant she could spend more money openly, which was a good thing.

The three of them entered the courtyard. Tang Wan carefully looked around the place where she would be living for a long time.

It was a square house with a living room in the middle, two bedrooms on the right, and a kitchen and utility room on the left.

She didn’t know if anyone had lived here before, but it was clean.

“Wife, you decide how we’ll live.”

Lu Huaijing carried all the luggage into the living room. The room was empty, with only a table and two chairs.

The kitchen only had a stove.

“Is there no bathroom?”

Tang Wan walked around the house and didn’t see a bathroom. Lu Huaijing awkwardly explained,

“It’s behind our house.”

Tang Wan: ???

She opened the door behind the house with confusion. She saw a very simple shed.

It was right next to the wall behind the house. She lifted the curtain, and inside was a dirt toilet.

Tang Wan: “…”

She calmly said to Lu Huaijing, “I thought this was for storing firewood.”

“Firewood can be stored under the eaves.”

Lu Huaijing explained, “Our army has a big mountain. You can pick wild vegetables at the foot of the mountain. There are big animals in the mountains. Don’t go in without permission.”

“Okay.”

Tang Wan’s eyes sparkled. She didn’t want Lu Huaijing to see her excitement. She quickly said,

“Then we’ll sleep in the main room, and Zhou Zhou will sleep in the room next to us.”

“Okay.”

Lu Huaijing rolled up his sleeves and started helping to tidy up. But Tang Wan remembered what Xiao Du had said when he left.

“You go report back about your leave first. Zhou Zhou and I are here.”

“It’s okay. I’ll help you tidy up first. I might not have time tomorrow.”

Lu Huaijing was telling the truth. The three of them worked quickly, and they cleaned and tidied up the house within an hour.

Before leaving, Lu Huaijing instructed, “Wife, you and Zhou Zhou rest for a while. I’ll go report back about my leave.”

“Okay.”

Tang Wan looked at the empty house and fell into thought. They didn’t have any pots, pans, or dishes.

She had those in her spatial storage device, but how could she take them out?

“Sister, can I go play outside?”

Tang Zhou was eager to explore the outside world. This was his first time in the compound, and he was curious about everything.

“Okay.”

Tang Wan took out a handful of Great White Rabbit candies from her luggage and stuffed them into his hand.

“But don’t go too far, and don’t play for too long. Come back early.”

“Don’t worry, sister. I’m just going to get familiar with the area.”

Tang Zhou ran off quickly, making it easier for Tang Wan to go into her spatial storage device. The pots and pans in the store were brand new and high-quality, from the future.

She couldn’t take them out. Lu Huaijing would notice immediately.

Aha!

Tang Wan found the pots, pans, and dishes she had collected from the Tang family. She would find an excuse to go shopping tomorrow when Lu Huaijing was training.

Then she would take those things out and use them.

Thinking about this, she sorted out some things that could be used in this era. She thought about her parents.

Tang Wan’s heart ached. She packed a basket, which, besides money and coupons, also contained some rice and flour.

After thinking for a moment, she added some steamed buns, biscuits, and eggs.

If she had a chance to see her parents, she could give them these secretly.

After organizing everything, Tang Wan thought about the seeds Wang Dani had given her. She couldn’t help but excitedly take them to the field outside the store.

She didn’t know how to farm, so she randomly chose a type of seed, dug a hole, and threw the seed in.

She was afraid of wasting seeds because she had no experience, so she only planted a little bit.

Then she took the opportunity to clean up the wild boar she had killed. Before she finished,

She heard the sound of the courtyard gate opening. She quickly came out of the space.

It was Lu Huaijing. He was carrying a pot, a few bowls, and an aluminum lunchbox with food in it.

“We’ll eat at the canteen today. I’ll find a way to get some rice tomorrow.”

“You don’t have to bother.”

Tang Wan took the things from him. “We’re missing everything at home. I can go buy it little by little.”

“Then it’s hard work for my wife.”

Lu Huaijing didn’t insist. He carefully instructed her, “The army canteen has a truck that goes to the city to buy vegetables every day. But it’s a bit early. It leaves at 6:30. You can take the truck. I’m sorry, I just took leave, so I’ll be a bit busy these days.”

“It’s okay, I can handle it.”

Tang Wan thought, good, it’s better if you’re busy. Then she could smuggle things out of her spatial storage device.

If he was around, it would be difficult for her to take things out.

“I’m sorry.”

Lu Huaijing took out his allowance from his pocket. “This is my allowance. You can use it to buy things for the house.”

“Why is there so much?”

Tang Wan took a look. It wasn’t just fifty yuan. There were also many military food coupons.

“The deputy commander’s allowance has increased. It’s seventy yuan a month.”

Lu Huaijing’s lips curled into a slight smile. He looked like a big wolfdog seeking praise. Tang Wan’s eyes curved into crescent moons.

“You’re amazing.”

This straightforward praise made Lu Huaijing’s ears turn red. He quickly changed the subject, “Let’s eat. Where’s Zhou Zhou?”

“He’s playing outside. I’ll go get him!”

Tang Wan took out ten yuan and handed it to Lu Huaijing. “Men should keep some money on hand for emergencies.”

“No, I don’t need it.”

Lu Huaijing refused. “I’m on leave, and I’m with my wife. My wife can give me money.”

It had to be said that Lu Huaijing gave Tang Wan a great sense of security. She walked with a cheerful gait. But when she found Tang Zhou, her face darkened.

Because Tang Zhou was fighting with a little boy.