Mo Nuan didn’t quite understand why the old man was laughing so heartily, but she resigned herself to spending the afternoon playing chess with him, passing the time on her first day in the military compound.

Before dinner, Aunt Mei brought out the melon soaked in yogurt that she had prepared earlier. Mo Nuan found it delicious and finished the entire small plate, even drinking the yogurt.

Seeing her appetite, Qin Hui smiled and asked, “Nuan, is it good?”

Mo Nuan nodded. “It’s better than I expected.”

After dinner, Mo Nuan took a stroll outside with Qin Hui. The military compound was bustling in the evening, and they frequently bumped...