bookrebus Chapter 1201
Chapter 1201
Zhou Jianghai grinned from ear to ear, his face crinkling with wrinkles. He had already prepared the items and handed over a similar wooden box.
"Congratulations, take good care of Nana from now on," Zhou Jianghai said with a smile, instructing Xue Dong.
Xue Dong nodded vigorously and replied, "I understand."
Then, the two walked up to Zhou Shuwan and Qi Mingyu.
We're all of the same generation, so there's no need to offer a "change of address fee." We already know each other, so we'll just congratulate each other first when we meet.
Zhou Shuwan looked at Cheng Nana and said with a smile, "From now on, we're family. Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything."
Cheng Nana quickly thanked them, feeling much more at ease knowing she could establish a connection with the Zhou family.
Although she joined the base relatively late, she had already heard some rumors about the Zhou family.
Knowing that the Zhou family was well-off and took good care of their relatives.
Zhou Shuwan is a very capable person and is highly valued by Captain Chen.
Qi Mingyu is now in charge of the base's security, and all patrol teams are at his disposal!
Therefore, Cheng Nana married into the Zhou family first, and then married Xue Dong.
Cheng Nana may have had some impure intentions at first, but after getting to know Xue Dong, she found him to be hardworking, honest, and kind-hearted.
He is a very suitable marriage partner.
Therefore, she devoted herself wholeheartedly to the relationship with him.
Qi Mingyu stood aside, watching the girls talk, and when no one was looking, he quietly tugged at Xue Dong's arm.
"I have something for you later." Qi Mingyu lowered his voice, so that only the two of them could hear him.
Xue Dong was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and gave Qi Mingyu a knowing look.
The surroundings were still lively, with everyone laughing and joking, and a rare festive atmosphere filled the air.
Among the spectators, some looked at the newlyweds on the stage with envy in their eyes.
Happiness is so rare in the apocalypse. A simple wedding allowed everyone to temporarily forget the hardships of survival and gave them something to look forward to.
Captain Chen stood aside, watching the lively scene before him, a long-lost relaxed smile appearing on his face.
The base is stable, and people are united; this is what he wants to see.
Captain Qin was also there: "I hope that life can continue to be this peaceful from now on."
Captain Chen nodded: "Yes, as long as everyone lives well, things will always get better."
By the time the newlyweds finished toasting, it was already noon. The newlyweds returned to their respective residences, and the onlookers gradually dispersed, but they were still whispering about the lively scene.
After returning home, Cheng Nana opened the two wooden boxes.
Inside was a set of women's toiletries.
These are rare items in the post-apocalyptic world; they are hard to find even in the base.
Most people only use scented soap or bar soap to solve hygiene problems.
The fact that Zhong Tiyun is offering this as a gift shows that she truly considers her family.
When you open the box that Zhou Jianghai gave you, you'll find several sewing needles and about ten spools of thread.
These are all practical things that you can use in daily life. They may look insignificant, but they are more precious than anything else.
Cheng Nana carefully put the box away, looked up at Xue Dong, her eyes full of smiles.
Xue Dong was also looking at her, his eyes honest and sincere, which made her feel particularly at ease.
After the mass wedding ended, the crowd gradually dispersed, leaving behind scattered red yarn ends and pieces of cloth on the open ground.
Zhong Tiyun slowed her pace by half a beat, her heart filled with indescribable emotions.
Zhou Jianghai walked beside her and, seeing that she seemed distracted, gently touched her arm: "What are you thinking about? Most of the people have left, let's go back too."
Zhong Tiyun snapped out of her daze and followed him to his residence, barely saying a word the whole way.
Once inside, she closed the door behind her, sat down in a chair, and let out a long sigh.
Zhou Jianghai poured her a glass of warm water and handed it to her. He saw through her thoughts at a glance and teased her with a smile, "What, now that Xue Dong is married, you're also thinking about getting Mu Mu married as soon as possible?"
Zhong Tiyun took the water glass and gently shook her head: "There's no rush. Mu Mu is only in her twenties. She has a long life ahead of her."
"It's just that seeing Dongdong settle down makes me feel uneasy. If Mumu could find a confidant so they could take care of each other and have someone to support them when things happen, I, as her mother, would definitely feel much more at ease."
After saying that, she couldn't help but sigh again: "But this is the end of the world. People's hearts are unpredictable. It's too difficult to find someone who is sincere. It's not that easy."
Zhou Jianghai's smile faded slightly. He sat down next to his wife and his tone became serious: "I understand your thoughts, but don't forget Wanwan."
"Our most important thing right now is to keep the family secret and protect Wanwan's safety. Strangers must never come into the house. If something goes wrong, no one can afford the consequences."
Zhong Tiyun nodded quickly: "I know what's important, how could I forget this? It's just that seeing the people around me getting married makes me feel sentimental. Wanwan's safety is definitely the top priority, there's no mistake about that."
Zhou Jianghai laughed and patted the back of her hand: "Actually, you don't need to worry too much about Mumu. This child is quite well-off."
"He's good-looking, tall, and has excellent medical skills. Now that he's joined the patrol team, he trains every day and has become much stronger. With these qualities, he's very competitive in the base!"
Zhong Tiyun was taken aback upon hearing this and looked up at Zhou Jianghai.
She had spent most of her life with Zhou Jianghai, and she knew there was something fishy about his words as soon as he opened his mouth.
"Something's not right about what you're saying. There's definitely more to it than meets the eye." She leaned forward, her voice low. "Tell me, do you know what's going on?"
Zhou Jianghai had no choice but to shake his head helplessly when she asked him that question!
No one is a true confidante than my wife; she can't hide even the slightest thought from me.
He looked around to make sure the door was closed properly before lowering his voice and saying, "I've seen Mu Mu taking walks with a young woman from the base several times recently."
Zhong Tiyun's eyes widened suddenly, and she immediately perked up, asking, "When did this happen? Who is that girl? How old is she? Did she come from the Nanyang warship, or was she originally from the Kunlun?"
He fired off a series of questions, speaking rapidly and urgently.
Zhou Jianghai was getting a headache from her questions, so he reached out and put his hand on her shoulder, gently pressing it: "Don't rush, let me explain slowly. Actually, I don't know much either."
After being glared at by his wife, he chuckled and said, "I've only seen it two or three times, always in the southernmost corridor of the fortress. That place is next to the breeding and planting areas, and there's a strange smell in the air, so few people go there usually."
"The two young men deliberately chose that spot, probably to avoid crowds and avoid being questioned by acquaintances." He paused, then added, "The base is only so big, and it's easy to run into acquaintances if you walk around too much. If you want to have a private chat, you can only find a secluded place like this."
Zhong Tiyun felt both happy and anxious. She was happy that Mu Mu might really have someone she cared about, but she was anxious because she couldn't figure out the other person's background.
She frowned and muttered to herself, "I wonder what kind of person that girl is, whether she's genuinely good to Mumu, or if she has ulterior motives."