619: Marrying the one you love is like winning a battle.

"Congratulations."

"Old Lu, Niannian, you two don't have to do anything today. We'll handle everything."

"That's right, that's right. We'll make the late-night snack tonight."

"You two newlyweds just watch."

"I didn't expect you two to be the first among us to get married."

"Old Lu, now that you're married, my Grandparents are going to start pressuring me immediately," Han Yue said with a smile.

The other Brothers also laughed and agreed.

"Exactly. My elders were already rushing me when Old Lu and Niannian got engaged."

"Now none of us can escape."

Hearing their teasing voices, Lu Jing replied.

"Then hurry up and find partners, so the elders won't pressure you."

"Old Lu, you've completely defected now."

"Old Lu, you're really too wicked."

Xiao Niannian sat on the sofa, watching them joke around while moving ingredients.

Soon, two barbecue grills were set up in the yard, and Shen Yan and Military Doctor Shen were busy there too.

Lu Jing watched them work, then his gaze turned to his wife.

"They'll try to ply me with alcohol later."

"Mhm, as long as you know what you're doing."

The others worked outside for a while, putting some ingredients in the kitchen, while others were baked directly in the oven.

Shen Yan was grilling barbecue by the door, and everyone else walked inside.

"Old Lu, tell us your wedding speech."

Han Yue said with a smile.

Lu Jing heard his words and replied.

"It's wonderful. Being able to marry the person I love is as joyful as winning a battle."

"Oh!"

"That's perfectly said."

The Brothers all cheered.

Xie Rui looked at Lu Jing and said with a smile.

"You're showing off in front of us, aren't you?"

"Xie Rui, are you jealous? If you're jealous, hurry up and find a spouse."

Gu Yuan's voice sounded from the doorway.

"What are you guys talking about? I could hear it standing far away at the door."

Gu Yuan and Gu Jin arrived, bringing the two Xiao Family Brothers.

"Gu Yi, you're late. You'll be fined three cups later."

"Your younger sister got married, how do you two Brothers-in-law feel?"

Hearing them tease, Gu Yuan said with a smile.

"Old Lu already calls me Older Brother, so of course I won't make things difficult for him."

"Old Lu, you really did it."

Xiao Niannian listened to their lively chatter and laughed.

Fortunately, the surrounding houses all belonged to them, so they wouldn't disturb anyone else. Otherwise, these guys' voices would truly blow the roof off.

"I prepared a lot of food for today."

"A lot of this seafood is still alive."

"Look how much ice I brought over."

"The seafood in this refrigerator arrived yesterday. I had someone put it in the fridge."

Xiao Niannian watched these people busy themselves, feeling quite envious of them. These were friendships forged since childhood; even after growing up and striving in different places, their feelings hadn't diminished.

These people were also extremely enthusiastic toward the Xiao Family Older Brothers.

Just as they were talking, a knock sounded at the door.

Xiao Niannian heard Meng Ning's voice.

"Meng Ning, you've arrived."

"Meng An, you finally decided to come back, kid."

Xiao Niannian knew Meng Ning had an Older Brother, but she hadn't seen him for years. She had only met Meng Ning's parents.

Lu Jing had also told her that the Meng Family had a good relationship with the Lu Family and the Gu Family.

"Niannian."

Meng Ning quickly ran in and walked toward Xiao Niannian.

"Ningning."

Xiao Niannian stepped forward and gave Meng Ning a hug with a smile.

Xiao Niannian saw Shen Yan's gaze fixed on Meng Ning, then looked at Meng An.

Does Shen Yan like Meng Ning?

She had suspected it before, but Shen Yan's attitude toward Meng Ning seemed a bit off, so she hadn't thought about it further.

Now, she felt it was becoming increasingly interesting.

"It's cold outside, come sit inside quickly."

Shen Yan walked over and spoke as if seeking credit.

"Sis, no one else knew about your marriage. Meng Ning came with her Older Brother. We wanted to give you a surprise..."

Hearing his words, Xiao Niannian nodded.

"I received the surprise. Hurry up and grill the barbecue. Ningning likes Grilled Eggplant, so grill a few more."

"And Grilled Beef Skewers," Meng Ning immediately chimed in, echoing Xiao Niannian's words.

Hearing this, Shen Yan hummed and walked toward the grill.

"Older Brother."

Xiao Niannian heard the voice, raised her head, and looked toward the doorway.

She saw the person and immediately recognized her: this was Xu Yan, Xu Zhan's Younger Sister.

Next to Xu Yan was Xu Zhan's Wife.

Xu Yan smiled and greeted everyone.

"Long time no see."

Xu Yan walked up to Xiao Niannian.

"Niannian, hello. I am Xu Yan. Congratulations."

"Yanyan, hello. Thank you."

Xiao Niannian looked at the poised and generous Xu Yan, smiling.

"Ningning."

"Yanyan."

Meng Ning and Xu Yan had also known each other since childhood.

Xu Zhan's wife, Ji Xin, smiled as she looked at Xiao Niannian.

"Congratulations, Niannian."

Ji Xin was a few years older than Xiao Niannian. Xiao Niannian knew Ji Xin was a Public Security Officer, and they had met before, but hadn't interacted much.

"Thank you, Sister-in-law."

Ji Xin heard Xiao Niannian's words and said with a smile.

"I had heard about Niannian before, but we didn't get to interact much during our previous meetings. Now, I finally have the chance."

Ji Xin was the Granddaughter of the Ji Family, and her personality was generous and cheerful.

She sat with Xiao Niannian, Xu Yan, and Meng Ning, chatting.

Xiao Niannian had noticed before that Ji Xin was very kind to her, and they would certainly interact often in the future.

"Sister-in-law, why didn't you bring Yue'er?"

Hearing Xiao Niannian's words, Ji Xin said with a smile.

"She needs to sleep right now. If she came, she would definitely bother you all."

"Yue'er is very cute."

Xiao Niannian praised her.

Lu Jing stood not far away, seeing his wife chatting with Xu Zhan's wife and a few Female Comrades, and a smile appeared on his face.

He had thought before about letting his wife meet more friends, so that when she was in the Capital City, she would have friends to chat and play with.

He had discussed it with Xu Zhan, and Xu Zhan also wanted his wife Ji Xin to interact more with Niannian. Ji Xin also went to the Public Security side after retiring from the Military Unit, so they would surely have many topics in common.

His Younger Sister Xu Yan had previously gone to their Maternal Grandfather's House and was attending school, so they hadn't had a chance to meet.

Meng Ning was different: she was Niannian's Soldier, and she grew up in the Compound. With Sister Nian Nian around Meng Ning, she wouldn't feel uncomfortable later.

He would have to find more people later so they could interact more.

Ma Xue was originally a decent candidate, but Ma Xue wasn't very clear-headed. She ended up mixing with the Qiao Family Granddaughter and others, who were not part of their faction.

The Chen Family Granddaughter and the Xie Family Granddaughter are currently attending school and didn't come back this time.

He would let them get acquainted later too.

"Niannian, we really owe you two for last time. Those Criminals in the mountains confessed later, and we followed that lead to arrest many people..."

Meng Ning and Xu Yan went outside to check on the barbecue, and Ji Xin smiled and thanked Xiao Niannian.