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Linlin looked at her mother with longing eyes.

Lin Zhilan gently pinched her nose. "You can play for a little while today, ten minutes, the same goes for the older sisters."

Despite it being summer, the stream was quite cold, and Lin Zhilan didn't dare let them play for too long.

With Linlin taking the lead, Su Pei and Su Yao became much bolder.

Deng Jing and Wang Rou stood together, looking somewhat awkward.

Wang Rou is a cold beauty, and Deng Jing happens to be not very good at dealing with strangers.

Lin Zhilan turned around and looked over. For some reason, she could see a strong sense of anticipation on both of their faces.

"Second sister-in-law, why don't you go and play with the children too?"

Deng Jing shook her head, "I'm an adult now, let the children play."

Lin Zhilan pouted, "Who said adults can't play? If I weren't... I'd want to play too."

Deng Jing asked in confusion, "Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

"No, it's just inconvenient." Lin Zhilan pulled them to sit on the rocks by the stream and urged her second sister-in-law to take off her shoes and play in the water.

Deng Jing assumed that she was on her period these past few days, so she didn't say anything more.

Wang Rou discovered a medicinal herb and dragged Lin Zhilan to see it.

Deng Jing sat alone on a rock on the bank, watching the children touch stones in the stream, feeling a rare sense of relaxation and peace.

When it was time to leave, the children were all a little reluctant to go.

Lin Zhilan said, "If you listen to me, you can come again next time. But if you catch a cold here, you won't be able to come out and play."

Su Pei and Su Yao obediently put on their shoes.

Linlin looked up at her mother. "Come again tomorrow?"

Lin Zhilan smiled and said, "Mom has to go to work tomorrow, so you can have your second aunt bring you over, but you have to get her permission first."

"Erbai's mother!" Linlin ran over and tugged at her trouser leg. "You're the best! Want to come play tomorrow?"

The little girl understood that when asking for something, she should first praise the person, but she only said "You're the best" before revealing her true intentions.

"Mom..." Su Yao stood on the other side of Deng Jing, looked at her younger sister, and also tugged at her trouser leg.

Deng Jing and Lin Zhilan exchanged a glance and nodded. "Okay."

Su Pei and Su Yao immediately smiled.

Linlin held up her little finger, "Second Sister, pinky promise."

Deng Jing couldn't help but laugh and made a pinky promise with her.

The group walked home.

Before I even got home, I saw a commotion in the alley.

The soldiers carried things in and out, delivering cabinets, tables, chairs, and benches one by one to the courtyard next to Liu Chunhua's.

To be honest, ever since the new white buildings were built in the family compound, very few of the military dependents who came to live with the soldiers have wanted to stay in the old houses here.

Living in an apartment building is respectable; the word "respectable" alone makes up for all other conditions.

Moreover, many military wives come from rural areas, and living in an apartment building means they are living the life of city dwellers.

So whenever there's a choice, everyone will crowd towards the Little White Building.

Often, appearances are more valuable than substance.

It is precisely because of this that, apart from Wang Rou's and Liu Chunhua's families, there are only a few other old houses near Lin Zhilan's home where elderly people or those with mobility issues live, making it inconvenient for them to go up and down the stairs.

I never expected someone would move in today.

Amidst the chaos, Lin Zhilan wasn't in a hurry to see her new neighbors and went straight home.

Su Lang happened to be at home, and there was a strange man in the yard.

He looked to be in his forties, with a straight posture, and his military shirt was faded from washing.

Before Lin Zhilan even got close, Su Lang spotted her and waved to her.

"This is my wife, Lin Zhilan," Su Lang introduced to the man, then turned to Lin Zhilan, "This is Commander Han, who was recently transferred here. He was previously in a brother unit, and he's here to take over my position."

"Commander Han, hello."

"Hello, Comrade Lin."

Lin Zhilan could tell that Commander Han was a serious man and didn't seem like the type to joke around.

Just then, a woman walked over from next door, followed by two children, a boy and a girl.

Upon seeing Lin Zhilan, he froze, too afraid to move.

They had always stayed in the village and had never seen anyone so beautiful.

Lin Zhilan really didn't know how to address him, so she looked at Commander Han.

"This is my wife, Wang Xiuzhi, my eldest son Liang Ping, and my daughter Han Mei."

The family has three different surnames. Lin Zhilan suppressed her curiosity and greeted Wang Xiuzhi and the others with a smile, "Hello, sister-in-law, my name is Lin Zhilan, you can just call me Xiao Lin."

Wang Xiuzhi looked older than Commander Han, with sunspots on her face, indicating that she often worked in the fields.

She nervously touched the hem of her clothes. "Hello, these are my two children, the older one is 13 years old and the younger one is 9 years old."

Lin Zhilan smiled and said, "We also have two children. They went to the supply and marketing cooperative with their second aunt to buy popsicles. I'll introduce you to them later."

Upon hearing the words "popsicle," both children behind Wang Xiuzhi instinctively swallowed.

Wang Xiuzhi looked at Commander Han and whispered, "There's no firewood at home."

"I have some here," Lin Zhilan said. "You've just arrived, so take some from me first. We'll talk about it if you need more."

Wang Xiuzhi hesitated and looked at Commander Han.

Commander Han nodded. "Take some first. I'll take Liang Ping to the mountain to collect some firewood later and then return it to Comrade Lin."

They just moved in, and the house still needs cleaning and tidying up, so they'll be going back soon.

Lin Zhilan went home, poured herself a cup of tea, and asked Su Lang, "What's the background of this Commander Han?"

"I am a veteran who joined the army in 76. I was awarded a second-class merit when the island was liberated. I was originally the deputy commander of the naval coastal artillery regiment. This time I was transferred to my former position as the commander."

Lin Zhilan shook her head helplessly, "That's not what I'm asking... I just feel that his partner is a little afraid of him."

Although Su Lang did not inquire about the family background of the other party, he had read Han's information.

"Commander Han came from a poor family. He wouldn't have food to eat if he didn't join the army. His mother was afraid that her son would die on the battlefield, so she forced him to find a wife and raised him at home from a young age."

Lin Zhilan's lips twitched. "A child bride?"

Su Lang nodded silently.

Lin Zhilan frowned: "Why do I feel like my sister-in-law is older than Commander Han?"

Su Lang shook his head and smiled, "I don't know about that."

However, Lin Zhilan soon found out why.

Wang Xiuzhi is too diligent.

It's the hottest time of year on the island right now; the sun is so strong it can peel off a layer of skin.

Soldiers undergoing military training will not stay outdoors during the midday heat.

Wang Xiuzhi and her two children had already turned over the soil in the yard and planted vegetables.

In addition, military spouses who are not employed can apply for two plots of land.

Wang Xiuzhi didn't waste a single day. As soon as the two plots of land were allocated, she took her two children and hoeed the soil all over.

Even at night, he didn't forget to go up the mountain to collect firewood and return the firewood he owed Lin Zhilan.

Seeing that she was even darker and thinner than when she first arrived, Lin Zhilan couldn't help but advise, "Sister-in-law, you and the children need to take it easy while you work. Take a break after a while, don't overwork yourself."