"Actually, I was just telling a joke. I really like the gift and will treasure it." No need to say more.
"Do you really like it?" This time, Lou Luhui was obviously not so easy to coax, but he did not get angry. Instead, he said seriously: "If you don't like it, tell me. Next time before buying it, I will ask you clearly about your preferences."
These words are really pleasing. There is no woman who doesn't like to hear nice words, and Tian Mi is no exception.
For a moment, she even had an impulse to put on that ugly lipstick for the man's passionate love.
Of course, she regained her sanity before making a big mistake.
So, in order to divert her husband's attention, she carried the gift in one hand and took the person to the bedroom with the other.
After putting the clothes in the closet and taking out a navy blue sweater, Tian Mi handed it to the man ostentatiously: "Here, this is a gift I prepared for you."
Lou Luhui took it with surprise and joy, looked around, and said distressedly: "Didn't I tell you not to knit? It will hurt your eyes."
Tian Mi thought, look at the way you are smiling from ear to ear, you are really saying one thing and thinking another. Of course, the fairy will not ruin the atmosphere like this. The gift has already been given, so what else is there to worry about being obedient
So she took the man's wrist and shook it: "I don't know how to make clothes, so I thought of knitting a sweater for you myself. You can try it on. If it doesn't fit, I can alter it."
Lou Luhui bent down and kissed his wife's cheek: "It will definitely fit." As he said that, he walked to the half-length mirror and started gesturing.
Seeing that he really liked her, Tian Mi felt a sense of accomplishment. It was worth it for her to work day and night these days.
Well, it’s a pity that there is no cashmere yarn at the moment, otherwise the sweater knitted would be warmer and softer.
It seems that she could consider making a down jacket for men? The kind of thin ones that are suitable for wearing under military uniforms. At the very least, a down vest would be good.
It’s not that she is virtuous, but the environment here is really cold, to the point where water turns into ice.
Because it is not very convenient to work in a military coat, Lou Luhui often only wears autumn military uniform to work.
He said he wasn't cold, but Tian Mi wasn't stupid, how could he not know whether he was cold or not? He was just relying on his youth to resist.
Of course, there was another reason. She was really bored and needed to find something to kill time.
This time you can make it for Huihui first, and when you have honed your skills, you can make it for yourself. That’s how virtuous you are.
"How is it? Doesn't it look good? I think it fits her perfectly." Just as she was daydreaming, the man had already changed his sweater and walked to her side.
Tian Mi looked up and saw that, a handsome man looks handsome in any outfit.
She walked around the man again, and when she found that the size was right, she patted him again: "The chest and waist are just right, stretch your arms so I can see if it's tight."
The man cooperated and raised it twice: "Not tight, just right."
"Well, not bad. I am pretty skillful with my hands." It seems that the down jacket is worth a try.
Lou Luhui hugged the person into his arms: "I like it very much, thank you for the sweet gift."
"Why are you so serious?" It makes people feel embarrassed.
"That's right. I suddenly understand your mentality just now."
"What?"
"I can't bear to wear it, so I just hang it up and look at it."
"." Is it possible to get through this wave or what
In the end, despite Tian Mi's series of flattery, Lou Luhui was reluctant to change his sweater. When he squatted in the kitchen and sorted out the things he brought back with his wife, his movements were much more restrained than usual, for fear of accidentally damaging it.
Seeing that he was in a good mood and always had a smile on his face, Tian Mi took the opportunity to ask the question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time: "Huihui, what do you think of winter swimming?"
Hearing this, Lou Lu paused and quickly returned to normal. He looked up at her and asked directly, "Do you want to swim in winter?"
Tian Mi was not surprised that he could guess it. She put down the dried cowpea in her hand, moved the small stool to sit next to the man, leaned against him, and half-coquettishly and half-complainingly complained about the elder sister's donkeying of her.
Before she finished, she groaned, "The old Chinese doctor said that my body is suitable for winter swimming, but I still have to get your consent."
Lou Luhui chuckled. He actually knew that although Tiantian was complaining, she still cared about his opinion in her heart. Otherwise, with her personality, she might have secretly slipped into the water long ago.
"Do you really want to go winter swimming?"
"Yes! I used to swim in winter in Chaoyang Village, so I'm not completely inexperienced."
Seeing his wife's confident look, Lou Luhui couldn't help but once again recall the scene of him being enveloped in warmth in the icy sea water.
Later, he began to wonder if he had had an illusion when he was on the verge of death.
But that was not the case. He recalled the situation countless times and made sure that he was still conscious at that time.
Especially his wife's confident attitude at this moment, which deepened his certainty about that warmth.
Lou Luhui didn’t know what was going on with his wife, but after hearing from a Chinese doctor that she was in very good health, he didn’t want to get to the bottom of it.
As long as she is fine, nothing else matters, so the man nodded readily: "Okay, we'll join together."
"Really?" He didn't expect it to be so easy. Why did Tian Mi, who had been fooled twice, feel it was so unreal
Lou Lu nodded in affirmation: "Really, but you are not allowed to wear a swimsuit."
Tian Mi was stunned: "There are still swimsuits these days?"
Lou Luhui's face darkened and his attitude was tough: "Anyway, you are not allowed to wear it."
Although such a strong attitude of a man could easily make people rebellious, Tian Mi thought that the conditions for winter swimming had already been agreed upon, and she could compromise on other things if he was a little more obedient.
Besides, she is a person who knows the times. In the early 1970s, she refused to wear a swimsuit when asked to do so. Why would she provoke gossip
He said he came to his eldest sister's house for a free meal, but in fact it was also a disguised way of helping his eldest sister share the burden.
It was around four o'clock in the afternoon when Tian Yu arrived at his eldest sister's house. He had just loosened the seal under the coal stove and was preparing to cook dinner.
Seeing the young couple, she immediately smiled and said, "Let's have dinner here tonight."
Tian Mi took the big bag from her husband and carried it to the kitchen: "This is what Lao Lou brought for you in the south. Big sister, go and sort it out. Your brother-in-law and I will make dinner."
Tian Yu smiled and waved her hand: "Brother-in-law has been working hard these days, let him take a break, and we will make dinner together."
Hearing this, Tian Mi looked at the man who had already started to lift his sleeves, curved her eyebrows, and deliberately said sourly: "Look, look, my elder sister treats you better than me, and I, your own sister, have fallen out of favor. Captain Lou, why don't you go out and take a rest."
"You silly girl, stop bullying others in such a sarcastic way." Tian Yu scolded with a smile.
Tian Mi chuckled and winked at her husband: "Get out now."
In the end, Lou Luhui went out with a smile. Of course, he was not idle either. He went to the army to sign up for winter swimming opportunities for his wife and himself.
"Your brother-in-law really agreed to let you go? Aren't you being unreasonable?" After everyone left, Tian Yu was amazed. She never expected that her brother-in-law would actually agree, and agreed so quickly. He didn't even feel embarrassed.
When talking about this, Tian Mi was very proud: "Of course, my husband Lou is so kind that he not only agreed to let me participate, but also signed up to accompany me."
Tian Yucai didn't indulge her: "My brother-in-law also participated in previous years."
Tian Mi: "Oh, those are not important."
The important thing is that she can go into the sea for training tomorrow.
Looking forward to the lobster hiss.
evening.
Tian Xin went home after get off work at the health station.
As soon as I entered the house, I saw a tall man flying high with Guoguo in the living room.
The strange man with fierce eyes made the timid Tian Xin stunned.
However, when Lou Luhui saw the strange little girl at the door, he immediately guessed that this should be his wife's third sister.
Thinking of her misunderstanding of him, he tried to force a smile: "Third sister? I'm your second brother-in-law." Not an old and ugly man.
"Brother-in-law Er'er?" Tian Xin called out subconsciously.
Seeing her discomfort, Lou Luhui, who had received recognition, did not embarrass her. He raised his hand and pointed to the kitchen: "Your elder sister and second sister are over there."
Tian Xin felt as if she had been pardoned. She quickly glanced at her second brother-in-law's face again, then "whoosh" rushed into the kitchen.
Seeing the little girl like this, Lou Luhui choked helplessly. Although his wife had said that the third sister was timid, this was too timid.
Tian Xin rushed into the kitchen with a sad face and complained: "Second sister, how could you lie to me?"
"You said your brother-in-law is super handsome."
Tian Mi straightened his back and said, "Wouldn't it be handsome if he looked like your second brother-in-law?" Then he said with disdain, "What are you looking at me with?"
Tian Xin was choked by her second sister and thought, he is handsome, but he is not so fierce. How can she live facing that cold face
Tian Yu scooped the stewed potatoes from the pot into a large bowl and called the third sister to come and serve it. During this time, he did not forget to ask: "Isn't your brother-in-law very handsome? What type do you like, third sister?"
Tian Xin had never thought about this question, but she was about to turn 17 and had reached the age of ignorance. When her sister asked her the question, she really started to think about it seriously.
Maybe her second brother-in-law's appearance and aura had too much of an impact on her, so she subconsciously said, "At least he should be gentle and like to smile." He doesn't look scary, right
Tian Mi looked at her elder sister, then raised her hand and patted her younger sister's head: "Be good, listen to your second sister, men who smile at everyone they meet are usually cunning, so we shouldn't touch them, okay?"
Tian Yu also said: "That's right. Although we can't judge people by appearances, most of those who smile and laugh are evil-minded." Just like your brother-in-law. Ahem.
Although she didn't understand why the smiling man was so cunning, Tian Xin was a truly well-behaved girl and took her sisters' advice seriously.
A family of eight gathered together for dinner, and the square table was packed with people.
Because Lou Luhui could have a day off tomorrow, the men each drank a small glass of wine in the evening, about two taels.
There was laughter and joy throughout the dinner.
"I heard that you are going to participate in the winter swimming competition this year? Those little brats are not making any noise?" Chen Gang took a sip of wine happily and asked with a smile.
Lou Luhui didn't care: "What's the fuss?"
"Awards. You always win first place. I heard that this year's first place prize is 30 kilograms of pork."
"It all depends on your own ability." As he said this, he scooped a spoonful of soup for his wife and said with a smile, "There is not only one first place this year, the second place is also from my family." Of course, he was the second place.
Chen Gang thought of his sister-in-law's heroic act of saving people. Who knows, maybe the first and second place would really go to him.
Thinking of this, he squinted his eyes happily and took a sip of wine.
Alas, Comrade Xiaoyu only gave me a small cup, so I have to cherish it.
"How do you compete in winter swimming?" Tian Mi asked curiously after drinking the fish soup in the bowl.
Lou Luhui picked up another piece of mutton for his wife, and then explained in detail: "The rules are similar every year, divided into 50 meters, 100 meters, and 400 meters."
It turns out that in the past seven or eight years, the 836th Unit has held winter swimming competitions almost every year.
Not only soldiers in the army can participate, but also educated youth from nearby farms, veterans, and fellow villagers in the village can participate.
As the saying goes, the military and the people are one family.
Especially in recent years, the Beijing winter swimming competition has been in full swing and has even been reported in the newspapers several times. They have to catch up.
For the past two years, in order to motivate the enthusiasm of the people, issuing written certificates is not enough. Political Commissar Liu kills a pig every year to encourage the contestants.
For example, in previous years, the first place winner could get 20 kilograms of pork, the second place winner could get 10 kilograms of pork, the third place winner could get 5 kilograms, and so on.
It’s no wonder that with such a carrot dangling in front of them, quite a lot of people have participated in the past two years.
Even though there are herds of cattle and sheep here, and meat is more plentiful than in the south, there is still a shortage of food. Who can complain about having too much meat
At the beginning, when people heard that there was meat to eat, a group of people signed up.
If you wade in the river, you can get some pork. Who would want to miss such a good thing
In fact, this is not the case. Anyone who has swum in winter knows that it is very easy for someone to get into trouble if they go directly into the water without regular training.
Even among those who are experienced, there are differences in levels. Some can only swim for one or two minutes, while others can swim for more than ten minutes. This depends on training and personal physique. It is not easy to get pork.
So after a series of screening, not many people can finally participate in the competition. Last year, there were only more than 200 people in total.
Of course, there were thousands of people standing on the shore cheering, most of them were soldiers.
".The rewards are bigger this year. I wonder if more people will participate." Chen Gang took away the bone that his daughter had gnawed clean, picked up a piece of meat, blew it to cool it down, and then put it in her chubby little hand.
Lou Luhui said nonchalantly: "It doesn't matter, we win anyway."
"Don't take it lightly."
This time Lou Luhui didn't say anything, but just chuckled, thinking to himself, that's because you know nothing about Tiantian's swimming skills.
Regardless of the temperature or speed, she under the sea is like light.
After having a good meal and a few drinks, the young couple sat and chatted about family matters for more than half an hour before they went home arm in arm.
It had just snowed yesterday and everything was white. The two of them walked on the soft, squeaking snow under the snow and the bright moon, which was quite romantic.
Tian Mi buried her face in her scarf and asked about the location of the competition venue.
"The venue is not far away. There is a lake on the way to town. When there is no competition, there are winter swimming enthusiasts who go there every day to swim."
"Where are the soldiers training?" Soldiers are not allowed to leave the army without permission, but she has recently observed the surrounding area and did not find anyone training.
Lou Luhui seemed to know what she was thinking and chuckled, "On the other side of the family quarters, there is a specially planned area of water. Although it is connected to the sea, the water is shallow. As long as you don't swim deep, you will be safe."
Tian Mi was already satisfied when he heard about Tong Dahai.
She comforted herself not to worry, saying that she could already participate in winter swimming, so how far was it from lobsters and treasures? Maybe she could catch a king crab tomorrow.
The king crab lives at about 850 meters on the seabed. It is not afraid of water pressure or low temperature and its speed is faster than that of the lobster. It only takes a few minutes to go back and forth.
Thinking of this, Tian Mi started to feel pink bubbles all over her body.
"So happy?"
"Yeah, I'm really happy, so I'll give you another surprise!"
"What surprise?"
"I'll show it to you when I get home."
“.”
Because someone was really thinking about the surprise, Tian Mi wanted to announce the answer later. Unable to resist the beauty trap, she could only agree: "Go and heat the kang first, I'll go to the bedroom and bring it to you."
Lou Luhui didn't want his wife to be cold, so he nodded, his expression returning to his usual calmness: "It's not urgent."
Tian Mi laughed at him. Who was trying to find out about this in a roundabout way? Who was acting like a spoiled child intentionally or unintentionally
Slightly embarrassed by the laugh, Lou Luhui touched his nose and turned to go to the kitchen.
Seeing this, Tian Mi smiled silently and walked into the bedroom with brisk steps.
When she found what she wanted in the bottom drawer of the closet, she hurried to the kitchen and handed the paper in her hand to her husband: "Here, a surprise for you."
Lou Luhui stretched out his hand to take it, and suddenly as if he remembered something, his face lit up with joy. He wiped his hands on the special hand-wiping cloth beside him before taking it.
Sure enough, after seeing the contents of the paper, the man was overjoyed: "Did Third Sister bring it here?"
"Yeah, is it a surprise?"
"Okay, it's a huge surprise." He had been waiting for his father-in-law to send over the various documents needed for the marriage, because only after these documents were signed and stamped could he and his wife officially go to get the marriage certificate.
If we continue to send letters at the speed we did before, it would take at least 15 to 20 days, or even longer. If we are unlucky, it is possible that the letters will be lost along the way.
Unexpectedly, my father-in-law got it done so quickly. It was obvious that he had put in a lot of effort and used his connections to get my third sister to come over.
Thinking of this, Lou Luhui was immediately moved: "Tiantian, I remember that our dad likes to smoke, right? I asked my dad to send you some special cigarettes, which you can't buy outside."
Tian Mi is into tea and cigarettes, so it seems like she'd better give birth to a daughter.
The man didn't notice his wife's strange expression at all. He happily left the kitchen and carefully put all the documents away. Then he picked her up and spun her around a few times. He smiled and said, "Tiantian, tomorrow morning, I'll go get Wang Lu's signature, and then we'll go get the certificate!"
What.
What the hell
Tian Mi was stunned. Didn’t we agree to go to the sea tomorrow
(End of this chapter)