Reborn as a Tough Army Wife

Luo Zhiyong had long ago decided not to pay attention to Luo Zhiming anymore, and didn't want to inquire about his matters either, only instructing Luo Honglan, "If he comes to the store again in the future, don't let him in, and especially don't lend him money."

"Big brother, could second brother get into some trouble?" Luo Honglan didn't know about the incident Luo Zhiming caused Fang Pingying, and felt that Luo Zhiyong's actions were somewhat heartless, but she also didn't feel it was her place to say it out loud, so she merely asked quietly.

"Even if there is trouble, could you really handle it?" After saying this, Luo Zhiyong sighed, and then instructed her, "Just focus on looking after the shop with Yu'er, ignore him."

Luo Honglan wanted to say more, but felt it wasn't appropriate to say too much over the phone, so she simply acknowledged and hung up.

After that, there was a period when Luo Zhiming indeed didn't show up, and Luo Honglan herself was busy, so she didn't pay much attention to this matter anymore.

Indeed, as Luo Zhiyong had said, even if she wanted to help, she wouldn't be able to; even if she was willing to lend money, with her salary of only a few tens of dollars, how many times could she lend him money? She had her own life to live.

On a rare weekend, Luo Zhiyong had a day off, so he and Huang Lin together took a ride to the city. Coincidentally, they bumped into Chen Jie on the bus.

These days Luo Zhiyong was incredibly busy, occasionally visiting Fang Pingying just to stay for a few hours before quickly returning to the military base. Fang Pingying hadn't had the chance to tell him about Chen Jie and Luo Honglan's matter.

Luo Zhiyong didn't know any of this, and seeing Chen Jie on the bus too, he asked with a smile, "Xiao Chen, got some business in the city?"

Chen Jie, facing Luo Zhiyong, somewhat embarrassed, scratched his head and blushed, "Um, yes, just a bit of business in the city."

After speaking, he opened his mouth as if he were about to say something more, but ultimately, he didn't speak up.

Luo Zhiyong smiled slightly and nodded. But sitting beside him, Huang Lin noticed Chen Jie's embarrassed expression and teased, "Look at Xiao Chen, all shy. Are you in love?"

Chen Jie glanced at Luo Zhiyong and then bashfully nodded.

Hearing this, Luo Zhiyong felt a pang of disappointment because he remembered Fang Pingying had mentioned matchmaking Chen Jie and Luo Honglan. Now that Chen Jie had a partner, things would be complicated for Luo Honglan.

But after all, he was his subordinate, so Luo Zhiyong felt it wasn't appropriate to say these things out loud. He smiled and playfully slapped Chen Jie, "You young chap, hiding a girlfriend? Bring her to the base someday so the rest of us can meet her."

Chen Jie was taken aback, looked at Luo Zhiyong for a while, not knowing whether Luo Honglan had told Luo Zhiyong about their relationship. But sooner or later he had to let him know.

He then laughed looking at Luo Zhiyong, "Camp Chief Luo, you know her."

Now it was Luo Zhiyong's turn to be puzzled, "Who?"

Chen Jie initially hesitated to speak, wrestling with his words for a while before he straightforwardly said, "It's your own Honglan."

Huang Lin, hearing this, pointed at Luo Zhiyong and burst into great laughter, finding their earlier conversation very amusing.

Luo Zhiyong also felt a bit embarrassed but ended up quite happy with this revelation—it was exactly what his wife had hoped for.

Indeed, it is like they say: you cannot make flowers bloom by sheer force, but sometimes they bloom unexpectedly.

He smiled and playfully smacked Chen Jie, "You rascal, you certainly move fast."

"Hehe," Chen Jie scratched his head, laughing.

After the laughter subsided, Luo Zhiyong's expression turned slightly serious as he asked Chen Jie, "Chen Jie, let me ask you, are you serious about Hong Lan?"

"Of course, I'm serious," Chen Jie quickly nodded, earnestly replying, "We are heading toward marriage."

Luo Zhiyong then nodded in satisfaction, but did not forget to instruct Chen Jie, "Chen Jie, let me tell you: my sister is honest and good-natured, diligent and sensible from a young age, and she has suffered quite a bit over the years. You better not bully her, or else I won't let you off."

Chen Jie immediately responded as if taking an oath, "Battalion Commander, I understand. I will treat Hong Lan well."

"You…"

Luo Zhiyong wanted to say more but was stopped by Huang Lin, "Alright, stop nagging. They just started dating, and you're bombarding him with so many words; aren't you afraid you'll scare him off?"

Luo Zhiyong glared at Chen Jie, "If he could be scared off by that, then it's no loss to my sister Hong Lan."

As they talked, the bus arrived at the town.

Approaching the shop, Luo Zhiyong spotted Luo Honglan peeking out from the door occasionally, seemingly noticing them, her face slightly changing before she withdrew back into the shop.

Luo Zhiyong smiled slightly, and the group promptly headed inside the shop.

Inside, Yu'er had gone out to buy groceries, leaving only Luo Honglan.

Luo Honglan greeted Luo Zhiyong and Huang Lin. Seeing Chen Jie, who was walking behind, her face blushed slightly, and she lowered her head.

Seeing this, Luo Zhiyong pursed his lips and smiled, patting Luo Honglan on the head, "You didn't even tell your big brother about such a big matter. Have your wings grown hard?"

Luo Honglan knew what he was referring to and whispered back, "I did tell sister-in-law, and she said it was okay."

"Mm, then you two better get along well." Luo Zhiyong didn't oppose the matter and nodded smilingly as approval.

But looking at the pair, he still didn't forget to give another instruction, "But remember, what should be done and what shouldn't be done."

After that, he turned to Chen Jie, "Chen Jie, you are a man, you need to remember, or else I'll deal with you."

Everyone was of not-so-young age and naturally understood what Luo Zhiyong meant. Immediately, both Chen Jie and Luo Honglan's faces turned a deep red, and they lowered their heads, too embarrassed to lift them.

"They know already," Huang Lin said, laughing to ease the awkwardness for the youngsters. He turned to Luo Zhiyong, "Weren't you going to see your sister-in-law? Better go early, there's just one weekend, don't waste it."

"Right, then I'm off to see your sister-in-law." Luo Zhiyong was reminded that he had already delayed quite some time, probably Fang Pingying was already waiting, he immediately joined in with Huang Lin's suggestion and also instructed Luo Honglan and the others, "You guys keep an eye on the shop."

Luo Honglan, aware that Fang Pingying was due to give birth any day now, hurriedly said to Luo Zhiyong, "Big brother, I will also visit sister-in-law in the afternoon, please tell her."

Luo Zhiyong nodded, looked at Chen Jie standing beside her, and added, "Take Chen Jie with you, let your sister-in-law have a look at him too."

"Alright," Luo Honglan glanced at Chen Jie next to her, and seeing Chen Jie nodding with a smile, she shyly agreed.

When Luo Zhiyong arrived at Li Aihua's house, Fang Pingying was walking in the courtyard, from afar watching Luo Zhiyong carrying stuff and walking towards her from a distance, tall and upright, with the sun behind him, cascading light on him like a golden glow. He looked like a handsome Heavenly God descending from the sky.

In that instant, Fang Pingying felt immensely proud; this outstanding man was hers. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)