Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

Chapter 545 Comrade Li used to pursue Lu Yuan, Uncle, did you know that?

"Then I will borrow your blessing!"

He Jingcheng's eyes sparkled: "I thought you would object. After all, there's such a big age gap between us, and it would be quite embarrassing for her to become your aunt."

"It's alright, I don't mind. But, Uncle, did you know that Comrade Li used to pursue Lu Yuan?"

"Ah, she pursued Lu Yuan? She's settled down now, hasn't she?" He Jingcheng's face grew paler with each thought: "Niece, have I let a wolf into my house?"

"No, she hasn't had those feelings for a long time. She's just afraid you'll hear gossip and misunderstand her."

It's normal for a young girl to have crushes; just don't believe everything you hear!

He Jingcheng breathed a sigh of relief: "As long as it's not aimed at Lu Yuan, it's fine. I'm easygoing and don't care what others say."

Besides, she's the one who'll suffer if she's with me.

Others say I'm an old cow eating young grass, but in her case, it's like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung. She feels more wronged than I do.

"I never expected my uncle to be so chivalrous!" Qiao Manman gave a thumbs up: "Li Dai made the right choice."

He Jingcheng chuckled shyly.

Qiao Lingyue curled her lip: "At your age, pretending to be innocent is really unbearable to watch!"

In the blink of an eye, Xie Susu returned to the room and brought in a large bowl of noodles.

"Manman, try it quickly, see if Mom's cooking suits your taste!"

Qiao Manman took the chopsticks and stirred it: "Thank you, Mom!"

"This noodle dish was made by your grandma and me."

"Thank you grandma!"

As she spoke, she rolled up a noodle and put it in her mouth: "Delicious! Waking up to be surrounded by so much love makes me feel so happy!"

She had everyone completely charmed and kept saying, "Eat up, eat up!"

Qiao Manman nodded, suddenly feeling a lot of pressure.

This large bowl contains not only noodles, chicken, and a poached egg, but also meatballs, green vegetables, mushrooms, and prawns.

Perhaps because she was hungry, Qiao Manman thought it was incredibly delicious. While eating, she praised, "Mom's cooking skills have improved so much! She could be a chef at a state banquet!"

Xie Susu humbly replied, "I'm not good enough, it's all thanks to the good ingredients!"

I don't know where Xiao Yuan got those dried goods, but after soaking them for a little while, they're so fragrant and delicious!

Qiao Manman understood: "Little Commander, did you throw things outside while I was unconscious?"

"That's right, host. Otherwise, how could they guarantee your health with just those three or four measly individuals?"

Qiao Manman nodded with a smile: "You and Lu Yuan are still on the road. Let him rest and not rush!"

"I know, host. Be careful out there. If you need anything, just call me anytime for help!"

Qiao Manman disconnected from the space and focused on eating her noodles.

Inside the space, Lu Yuan had just crossed a mountain and asked, "What did my wife say?"

"Just grab a bite if you're hungry, or take a nap if you're tired, so we don't delay our journey."

Lu Yuan munched on a roasted lamb leg with relish: "My wife just cares about me!"

The system rolled its eyes: "Love-obsessed people are invincible!"

Outside the space, Qiao Manman only ate a few bites of noodles before feeling quite full.

Qiao Lingyue stopped her: "Eat small meals frequently, and gradually regain your appetite!"

Qiao Manman nodded and pushed the bowl aside: "We can heat it up at noon and eat it!"

Xie Susu covered the bowl with her hands: "No need, no need, save it for Xiaoyuan, he won't mind!"

Qiao Manman hummed in agreement, went back into the house, and took out the New Year's gifts that "Lu Yuan" had prepared for everyone.

There were cotton-padded coats, ginseng, skincare products, notebooks, and fountain pens.

The family happily accepted the gift and took out red envelopes that they had prepared beforehand.

Qiao Manman solemnly wished everyone a Happy New Year: "Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Uncle, Happy New Year!"