The vast square of the military district was packed with people.
The military wives gathered together in groups, chatting quietly among themselves.
Beside them, rows upon rows of soldiers sat upright and straight-backed.
Among the group of spirited and heroic soldiers, Zhou Yunting’s noble yet fierce aura stood out especially.
Although he seemed somewhat out of place, he blended in so naturally that he became the most eye-catching person among them.
At this moment, the usually cold and composed man had a rare look of anxiety on his handsome face.
He kept turning his head toward the direction of the family housing area.
His actions drew frequent glances from the female soldiers’ side.
Tian Yunyun’s gaze was especially intense, as if it had been glued to him, burning with heat and longing.
The female soldiers around her nudged each other teasingly.
“Captain Tian, isn’t that your white moonlight and cinnabar mole?”
“But he really is so handsome and impressive.”
“I heard he used to be from the Beijing Military District. He was practically…”
One female soldier raised her thumb in admiration.
When the man turned around, the female soldiers seemed to remember something.
They exchanged glances and fell silent at the same time.
The former Zhou Yunting was a god standing above the clouds, the pride of the Beijing Military District.
But now he had been transferred here. His future path of promotion would probably be much more difficult.
They admired the man’s untouchable aura, but they also hoped to see their own husbands rise to success.
It was said that Zhou Yunting was already married, and this transfer had brought his wife along with him.
At this moment, the way they looked at Tian Yunyun changed slightly.
Some were confused.
Some felt sympathy.
Some did not understand or approve.
…
Zhou Yunting’s face gradually turned pale.
Why hadn’t Liu Zhixia come?
The uneasiness in his heart rapidly grew.
Suddenly, the man stood up.
When Shen Hao beside him looked up, Zhou Yunting’s long legs had already stepped forward.
The ceremony was about to begin, and the atmosphere became lively once again.
From afar, in the direction of the family housing area, a girl with short ear-length hair appeared.
Her beautiful face was as fair as snow, and her entire presence was sharp and confident.
As the breeze brushed past, Liu Zhixia slightly raised one hand.
No one noticed that the fallen leaf she touched had already been embedded deeply into the tree.
In everyone’s eyes, there was only that moving figure in green.
“Wow, is that the new military wife?”
“She’s so beautiful!”
“I think she looks more like a female soldier. Actually, she’s even more impressive than one.”
Zhou Yunting’s footsteps stopped.
At that moment, time seemed to freeze.
Everything fell silent.
His heart pounded like a drum.
At that instant…
The emotions he had been suppressing could no longer be contained.
His burning gaze.
His tense body.
Every single reaction revealed how unsettled he truly was.
Liu Zhixia arrived precisely on time.
She had changed into a pure cotton military-green casual outfit, somewhat resembling a combat uniform.
Upon closer inspection, there were still differences. It was a modernized casual outfit that Liu Zhixia had personally altered that morning to better suit this era.
It was not out of place.
It looked ordinary, yet it attracted everyone’s attention.
Many female soldiers stared at Liu Zhixia’s clothes with fascinated eyes.
“This outfit would be perfect as a combat uniform!”
“With a few more adjustments, it would be excellent.”
“…”
Among the male soldiers, many young men felt their hearts race.
The moment she stood there, the image of a strong and beautiful rose gradually took shape.
Especially when she had just lifted her head slightly and smiled toward the male soldiers.
Her curved brows and bright, carefree expression were incredibly captivating.
Especially Zhou Yunting, who was standing at the very front.
The man who was already attracting everyone’s attention became even more eye-catching because he remained completely still, his gaze fixed forward.
Shen Hao gritted his teeth slightly, feeling a little sour.
How could people’s lives be so different?
He was still struggling through the endless swamp of blind dates.
Why had someone else already picked the most beautiful flower?
And not just any flower…
It was the most dazzling one.
The two of them were so close and affectionate.
He was getting jealous.
Unable to bear it, Shen Hao deliberately stepped hard on Zhou Yunting’s foot.
He had held back his strength, just enough to make the man snap out of his daze.
The originally warm and passionate gaze instantly turned cold and sharp.
Shen Hao casually sat back down.
“Watch your image.”
When Liu Zhixia sat down among the military wives, the hearts of the young soldiers in the unit instantly shattered.
The military wives also began to understand.
Their gazes toward Liu Zhixia contained sympathy, admiration, and even jealousy.
The young woman sat there steadily, unaffected by any of the looks around her.
She understood her position clearly.
She was simply a newly arrived military family member being welcomed at the ceremony.
Nothing more.
The military wives who instantly guessed Liu Zhixia’s identity all quieted down.
After all, this was the daughter of the military commander.
As for the so-called severed relationship between them, everyone knew the truth.
They could not afford to offend her, but they also did not want to get too close.
The Zhou family’s future was uncertain.
People naturally had to avoid risks and seek benefits.
Liu Zhixia understood human nature very well, so she did not care.
When several military district leaders arrived, they only felt that the atmosphere seemed slightly quieter than usual.
They did not notice the strange tension hidden beneath the surface.
After the lengthy speeches from the leaders, Liu Zhixia looked toward the stage with anticipation.
She was curious about what performances would be like in the 1970s.
She only hoped that anyone planning to cause trouble would wait until later and not ruin her enjoyment.
As for the occasional curious glances from the female soldiers, Liu Zhixia simply ignored them.
The first performance was a chorus prepared by the new recruits.
A group of passionate young soldiers sang with the power to shake mountains and rivers.
There was no musical accompaniment.
The soldiers used only their most sincere and passionate voices to sing the enthusiasm burning inside their hearts.
Heroic spirit, national pride, and devotion to their country filled their chests.
At that moment…
Liu Zhixia felt proud to be inside a military camp.
She sat upright, her eyes fixed forward.
From Zhou Yunting’s angle, he could see only the little woman’s passionate gaze as she watched those young recruits.
His heart cracked slightly.
Shen Hao, enjoying the drama, leaned closer.
“Old Zhou, it seems sister-in-law might prefer someone younger and more energetic…”
“We’re the same age. If young girls like younger men, then she’s my wife.”
“We already have our marriage certificate. As for you, finding someone might be difficult…”
Zhou Yunting’s eyes darkened.
This was the longest speech Shen Hao had ever heard him make.
“So sharp-tongued. Be careful your wife won’t let you into the bedroom…”
Zhou Yunting stiffened.
Then he silently turned his gaze back toward the stage.
Who would have thought that the second performance would involve him directly?
The originally planned military boxing performance by Deputy Regiment Commander Zhang Lei and Battalion Commander Qian Chunjiang suddenly called Zhou Yunting up.
“Commander Shen, would you be willing to give us some face and cooperate with the two of us?”
“If it is inconvenient…”
Zhou Yunting’s gaze was deep and calm, as if he had expected this scene long ago.
The tall and graceful man stood up.
He removed his military coat and hung it on the chair.
With one hand, he neatly rolled up his sleeves.
Then he raised his head and looked directly at the two men on stage with a hint of challenge.
“What’s the problem?”
Liu Zhixia was once again captivated by this man.
This man was truly a walking source of hormones!
Sure enough, everyone loved beautiful things.
She secretly thought that if she really could not leave this 1970s era, she would definitely find a man even more impressive than Zhou Yunting.
She looked around.
It seemed that every other man had been completely overshadowed by his noble and composed presence.
Feeling slightly annoyed, she ran her fingers through her hair.
From afar, Tian Yunyun, who followed Zhou Yunting’s gaze toward Liu Zhixia, gritted her teeth.
“What a vixen. She really knows how to charm people.”
But she had to admit—
The fleeting elegance and confidence Liu Zhixia displayed had not only captivated the men’s eyes, but also disturbed her own heart.
She could not compare with Liu Zhixia.
The only thing she could take comfort in was the military uniform she wore.
Because this uniform represented the faith she and Zhou Yunting shared.