dognovel Chapter 1202
Chapter 1202
"Nothing's decided yet, what are you thinking?" Zhou Jianghai interrupted her thoughts. "We don't know if the two kids are friends, colleagues, or if there's something else going on, so don't scare yourself."
"Besides, Wanwan and Xiaoyu aren't just for show. If Mumu really wants to bring someone home, they'll definitely check the person beforehand and won't let any unreliable person into our house. You can relax."
Hearing this, Zhong Tiyun felt a little more at ease and nodded gently.
But after a short while, she frowned again, her eyes filled with worry.
Wanwan's space contains supplies that her family will need for the next few decades; they are all life-saving items.
We can't have so much space that we can't use it anymore just because there's one more person. That would be so inconvenient and dangerous.
Meanwhile, Xue Dong and Cheng Nana returned to their residence and had just put their things away when Qi Mingyu came looking for them, clutching a cloth bag in his hand, and called Xue Dong out.
"This is a wedding gift for you." Qi Mingyu handed over the cloth bag, his tone calm, but with a hint of a smile on his face.
Xue Dong paused for a moment, took the cloth bag and opened it. Inside were several stacks of transparent cotton covers. He was stunned for a moment, then his eyes were filled with surprise.
He raised his hand and punched Qi Mingyu on the shoulder, laughing as he said, "You're really something, after all these years, you still have so much of this stuff."
Qi Mingyu smiled faintly: "This is the apocalypse, conditions are harsh. If you accidentally get pregnant, your mother will suffer. Please be careful."
Xue Dong nodded quickly, carefully putting away the cloth bag with an extremely solemn expression: "I know, I will definitely be careful, don't worry."
"I have some more. If you need more, just come and get some more from me anytime," Qi Mingyu added, without lingering any longer.
Xue Dong looked at him and couldn't help but chuckle mischievously, teasingly saying, "It's better to get married early, so you can think things through thoroughly and prepare everything in advance."
They used to struggle every day just to have enough to eat; they were lucky to survive. They had no time to hoard these things, and they never even thought about them.
Qi Mingyu smiled, gave a few more instructions, and then turned and left.
After the wedding, Qi Mingyu went to find Xue Dong, so Zhou Shuwan went home alone first.
As soon as she entered, Zhong Tiyun quickly came to greet her, pulled her arm and led her to a corner, saying something mysteriously.
Finally, his eyes filled with anticipation: "Do you know about this? Who exactly is that girl?"
Zhou Shuwan raised an eyebrow, her eyes full of surprise.
She's been busy monitoring Lin Wei's movements lately, her mind is completely focused on that matter, and she hasn't paid any attention to Mu Mu's situation. She didn't expect this to happen.
After her initial surprise, she quickly calmed down and said casually, "I know about this. That girl is Mu Mu's friend. Mom, don't worry about it. It's nothing else."
Zhong Tiyun was stunned for a moment, her face full of doubt: "You really know?"
Zhou Shuwan nodded, her expression calm and her tone even: "Yes, I've met them twice. They used to be colleagues, both doctors. They got together to discuss patients' conditions, nothing more. After Mumu joined the patrol team, that doctor took over all her patients, so when they met, it was just to talk about work."
Zhong Tiyun was skeptical, looking at Zhou Shuwan with a half-believing, half-doubting expression, but she didn't ask any more questions. She just nodded slightly, but still had some doubts in her heart.
Mu Mu is now a member of the patrol team. She has heavy training tasks and is often on duty outside, so she rarely goes home.
Zhou Shuwan hadn't found a chance to ask him about it until the next evening, when she finally managed to catch Mu Mu, who had just returned, at the door.
"Don't go in, come with me for a moment." Zhou Shuwan pulled Mu Mu's arm and walked towards a secluded corner near their residence.
Mu Mu was completely confused: "Sis, what's wrong? What happened?"
Zhou Shuwan stopped and turned to look at him, asking directly, "Mom and Dad said they saw you taking walks with a girl often. What's their relationship?"
Mu Mu's eyes widened instantly, her face full of astonishment. She was stunned for a long time before she reacted and hurriedly explained, "Sister, don't listen to Mom's nonsense. They're just ordinary friends, colleagues from when we worked together. There's really nothing else between them. Mom and Dad are just overthinking it."
Zhou Shu looked him up and down, her eyes scrutinizing him, clearly not quite believing his words.
“I’ve already told Mom that you two were discussing work, because I don’t want her to overthink things or worry about you all the time.” Zhou Shuwan said calmly, without beating around the bush. “But if you really have something going on, don’t be embarrassed to say it. Tell me and your brother-in-law the truth, and we’ll help you check it out.”
"Besides, it's normal for someone your age to have feelings for someone young. Nobody will say anything to you; we all understand. There are a few things to keep in mind, and I'll have your brother-in-law talk to you about them later. Just pay attention to them."
Mu Mu rolled her eyes, looking helpless, and said with a mix of amusement and exasperation, "Sis, I'm a doctor, how could I not know these basic facts? Do I need my brother-in-law to explain them to me?"
His expression turned serious, his eyes became exceptionally earnest, and his tone was firm: "You can really rest assured, she and I are just friends, there's absolutely no relationship that crosses any lines, I'm not lying to you."
Mu Mu has big eyes that usually look exceptionally clear, and the way she's explaining herself now exudes a pure quality.
But he was wearing the patrol uniform, his posture was upright, his expression solemn, and he had the composure unique to soldiers, as if he had truly experienced the trials of life.
This combination of innocence and seriousness in a young man is particularly special and very attractive.
Zhou Shuwan smiled as she looked at his serious expression: "Okay, I believe you. Just be careful and try not to make your parents worry too much."
Mu Mu nodded quickly and breathed a sigh of relief: "I know, sis, I will definitely be careful."
Zhou Shuwan didn't ask any more questions and turned to walk back to her residence.
Once her figure was out of sight, the ease on Mu Mu's face vanished instantly, replaced by a deep and complex look as she gazed at the distant horizon, remaining motionless for a long time.
Cheng Nana integrated into the Zhong family quickly. She wasn't a spoiled person and had been doing odd jobs in the fleet for years, earning some supplies.
It's enough for her alone.
However, the Zhong family only had one dormitory room.
She felt a little uncomfortable sharing a 10-square-meter dormitory room with Xue Tao, her older brother.
Xue Tao, however, was very understanding. As early as when Xue Dong said he was determined to marry Cheng Nana, he said he would try to work the night shift as much as possible in the future.
After everyone settled on the island, he, Xue Dong, and Zhi Peng all found jobs at the fortress.
He raised chickens and ducks at the breeding department, Xue Dong worked at the maintenance department, and Zhi Peng, in order to take better care of Yu Xuan, asked Zhou Shuwan for help and got a job at the fortress canteen.
He couldn't work full-time for all three meals a day, but rather twice a day, morning and evening.
Xue Dong and Zhong Tiyun are both home in the morning and evening, and can help take care of Yu Xuan.
Moreover, Yuxuan is now in a wheelchair and can basically take care of herself.
As a person with a disability, she receives a subsidy from the base.