Chapter 243: Chapter 241: The Leaders’ Ideas?
"Honey!?"
Yue Yihan had to raise his voice.
Xie Changning finally turned her head. "Hm? What is it?" ’I have to say, the Art Troupe’s performance is pretty good,’ she thought. ’If possible, I’d like to see it again.’
Seeing that his wife only had eyes for the show and not for him, Yue Yihan felt a little wronged.
He picked up the thermos he had prepared. "You’ve been watching for a while. It’s getting chilly, so have some hot water to warm your stomach."
Xie Changning hadn’t felt anything until Yue Yihan mentioned it.
The moment he brought it up, she realized it was indeed a bit cold.
She obediently took the cup from Yue Yihan and took a sip.
Aside from being a little hot, she also tasted a hint of sweetness. She couldn’t help but take another sip, then looked at Yue Yihan in surprise. "Brown sugar water?"
"Yeah, I put some red dates in it. I asked the army doctor, and he said it’s good to drink some brown sugar water before... you know."
As Yue Yihan spoke, his face flushed red, and he couldn’t help but lower his voice.
He was a little embarrassed.
Hearing him say that, Xie Changning remembered that her period was due next week.
’I never would’ve thought. He seems so rough around the edges, but he’s actually quite thoughtful.’
Xie Changning’s eyes curved into crescents. She handed the thermos back to him. "Well done. Just set it aside for now. I’ll drink it later when I’m thirsty."
Being praised by his wife instantly made Yue Yihan’s expression light up with delight.
Yue Yihan took the thermos back gleefully and screwed the cap on.
Quite a few people witnessed their interaction.
After all, Yue Yihan was sitting in the section for his regiment, and many of his soldiers were sizing him and Xie Changning up.
Naturally, they didn’t miss the couple’s interaction.
Seeing Yue Yihan fawning over his wife like that, everyone couldn’t help but cringe with envy.
’Whoa, our commander is so lovey-dovey! He’s completely different from how he is in front of us! Our commander’s wife is amazing, as expected!’
Xie Changning sensed the stares from all around. She glanced over and saw several soldiers quickly turn their heads to look elsewhere.
Seeing this, a small smile touched Xie Changning’s lips.
’Looks like everyone is quite curious about me.’
The Art Troupe’s performance lasted over two hours, and Xie Changning was left wanting more.
When the performance ended, Xie Changning prepared to get up and leave with Yue Yihan.
Just then, Yue Yihan spoke up. "Since everyone’s here, why don’t you have a meal with us? My... my brothers all want to meet you."
When Yue Yihan asked, a trace of nervousness was evident in his voice.
He was afraid Xie Changning would refuse.
Xie Changning, however, didn’t see any problem with it. It wasn’t like she had to hide from people. She just nodded. "Okay, let’s go then."
With that, Xie Changning began to push Yue Yihan’s wheelchair toward the mess hall.
As the two headed to the mess hall, many of the soldiers followed.
The mess hall was huge; even with everyone seated, it wasn’t full.
Xie Changning and Yue Yihan sat together. Then, she saw numerous soldiers come up to her and greet her, "Hello, ma’am!"
"Hello, everyone."
’This feels like I’m here for an inspection...’
Some of the more outgoing ones, acting like old friends, sat down across from Xie Changning and Yue Yihan, chatting with them with big grins.
"Ma’am, I heard you invented the pagers that our unit’s leaders are using now?"
COUGH, COUGH, COUGH! Xie Changning turned her head in shock. She looked at Yue Yihan, her eyes asking, ’Is this really the rumor going around your unit?’
Yue Yihan gave a light cough, tacitly confirming it.
’That was indeed the rumor in the unit,’ he thought, ’but he simply hadn’t corrected it.’
"I didn’t invent them. They already exist in other countries. I just developed a newer product based on their foundation..." Xie Changning explained.
But in the ears of many soldiers, her words meant—
She invented the pager!
"Ha! I knew our commander married up! Look at her, marrying such a brilliant inventor. The commander must be over the moon."
"The commander’s wife is so amazing. I want to marry a wife like that too."
"If I ask the commander’s wife to introduce me to an inventor, do you think she’ll think there’s something wrong with my head?"
"You’re just now realizing there’s something wrong with your head?"
The young soldiers across from them deliberately lowered their voices, but—
Xie Changning and Yue Yihan both had sharp hearing, so they heard every word clearly.
Xie Changning: "..." ’I already told them I’m not an inventor!’
Xie Changning looked helplessly at the men in front of her. Finally, under their expectant gazes, she cleared her throat. "When I have the chance, I could introduce you to some of the young women from my factory. Many of the female technicians at our factory are very skilled."
The young soldiers seemed to be sitting elsewhere, but in reality, they all had their ears pricked, listening to Xie Changning’s conversation.
Now, hearing that Xie Changning could set them up...
Everyone’s eyes went wide. ’This is an opportunity not to be missed! The time has come to improve our family’s gene pool!’
And so, everyone turned in unison and shouted to Xie Changning, "Ma’am! We’re single too! We need wives!"
"..."
’I really didn’t realize everyone was this enthusiastic about finding a wife.’
"Alright, alright, I’ll introduce you when I get the chance, okay?" Facing everyone’s expectant stares, Xie Changning had no choice but to give a dry laugh, agreeing to act as a matchmaker.
’Looks like I can’t come here anymore.’
’Otherwise, I’ll be hounded with questions—"Ma’am, when are you going to set me up with someone?" The very thought is terrifying!’
Xie Changning barely ate any of her meal, which Yue Yihan noticed.
He cleared his throat. "Alright, that’s enough. She hasn’t even eaten yet!"
"You got it!"
Everyone quietly turned back to their food.
Not far away, the leaders who had been watching the commotion saw how popular Xie Changning was, and an idea came to mind. One of them looked at his colleague next to him—
"What do you think about us talking to Ms. Xie about holding a social mixer with her factory?"
"I think that’s a great idea!"
Their unit had a lot of bachelors, and a mixer could potentially solve the marriage problem for many of them.
The leaders all agreed it was an excellent proposal and planned to call the couple, Yue Yihan and his wife, over after the meal to discuss it.
At this moment, Xie Changning had no idea that the young women at her factory were being targeted.
After finishing her meal, Xie Changning was just about to leave.
A leader’s adjutant came over to get Yue Yihan and Xie Changning.
"Commander Yue, Ma’am, the leaders would like you to come over."
Hearing the adjutant’s words, Xie Changning turned to Yue Yihan in confusion, her eyes asking, ’The leaders need something else?’
’If they needed something, wouldn’t they usually just call for Yue Yihan?’
’As a family member, am I allowed to listen in?’
Many thoughts ran through her head, but since the leaders had summoned her, she naturally had to go.
Yue Yihan took Xie Changning’s hand and walked toward the leaders.
Arriving before the leaders, Yue Yihan saluted. "Reporting! Yue Yihan and family present, sirs! Good evening, sirs!"
The leaders, all smiles, gestured for the two of them to sit down.
