The quiet mornings in the safe zone were often filled with chirping birds.
With the zombies rampant outside, safe zones with decent greenery, apart from rural and mountainous areas, had become habitats for these small animals.
While some of them also ate grains, the grain storage warehouses and planting bases within the safe zone had possessed comprehensive defenses against insects, birds, rats, and zombies from the very beginning.
However, the main characters today were not the newly arrived creatures, but a "thrilling" wedding!
Sunflower Community.
"Lin Yuan, are you ready? Today is Xuan Yan's wedding, don't mess up," Wu Tian's voice echoed from the room.
Lin Yuan was packing, and Peiqi was perched on his head, patting here and there.
Hearing this, he said, "Don't worry, wife, there will be no mistakes today."
"Alright, I've already notified Mom and Dad to come and take care of Jun Hui. Let's go once you're ready!"
The venue for this event was not in the Sunflower Community, but at the Biu Squad training square outside the safe zone.
After all, Ji Xuan Yan's identity was a given. If a wedding banquet were held in front of ordinary citizens, it would likely be a scare rather than a celebration.
Lin Yuan, dressed in a sharp suit, looked in the mirror and smiled with satisfaction.
"Not bad."
"Just admire yourself, you vain person!" Wu Tian retorted without mercy.
"Brother Lin Yuan is so narcissistic!" Even Jiang Ziqi, who was playing with the cat, couldn't stand it.
She was currently on leave with no missions, and had been staying for over two months without any signs of impatience, sleeping with Wu Tian one night and Wu Mengyao the next.
This made it impossible for Lin Yuan to practice his "invincible staff technique."
However, neither of them had any objections. They were happy to have more time to play, as the girl had been through a lot.
"Hahaha, please allow me to be narcissistic." Lin Yuan was long accustomed to his wife's teasing and didn't care, continuing to admire himself.
He scratched Peiqi's chin a few times and then began packing the bridesmaid dress, which had been delivered yesterday along with Lin Yuan's suit and the invitation.
Suddenly, recalling something, she asked Lin Yuan, "When are you going to send Peiqi and the others to the training base?"
The research on animals in the safe zone had now resumed, and it had been proven that the primordial fungal spores had indeed had a certain impact on the animals.
Therefore, Peiqi and the other cats' intelligence was not accidental, but a result of evolution.
"Send them where? Sister Wu Tian, you know that the higher-ups meant it's voluntary, so let Peiqi stay at home. It can eat and sleep all day, and we can take it out for a walk at night.
Besides, it can turn the TV on and off by itself. Isn't this a great life, worry-free?" Jiang Ziqi retorted, eating an apple.
The safe zone had already restarted its television programs, and there were even recruitment notices for various actors hanging at the entrance of the command center.
Wu Tian thought about it and agreed. After all, after the effort to bring Peiqi over, they shouldn't let it suffer.
"Wu Mengyao! Don't run around the house!"
After saying this, Lin Yuan took the food for little Jun Hui to Lin Shouyi's house.
Leaving Wu Mengyao alone and bewildered.
What did I do! They're going out to play and they're not taking me!
Annoyed! (*≧
"Don't worry, she also has annual leave, and Lin Yuan is going too."
"Oh~~~ Sister Wu Tian, you're so generous."
"Hahahaha, just kidding. If you're afraid of this and that, why are you marrying Lin Yuan?" Wu Tian knew they were just teasing.
After that heart-to-heart talk, Anna's attitude towards Lin Yuan was no longer so persistent. They were now very good friends.
Successfully calling out Anna, they were all meticulously dressed and were a beautiful sight as they walked on the road.
However, when they saw them getting into the car from the intelligence department, all ill-intentioned glances disappeared.
Not to mention the rules of the safe zone, they couldn't afford to offend the license plate alone.
The group met at the entrance of the intelligence department, and their former comrades also arrived at the same time.
Ying Tianlong and the groom of the day, Wan Changfeng, came out to greet them.
Although Ying Tianlong was now the Minister of Agriculture, he was also their old superior, so his presence here was perfectly fine.
"Everyone's here, hurry up and get in the car, it's just the right time to go now."
"Alright!"
Fifty to sixty people boarded three troop carriers and headed out of the safe zone.
The training base looked the same as before, the only difference being that the lake, which had almost led to a major mistake, was now enclosed by barbed wire.
Others were fine, but Andrea and Lin Yuan were filled with emotion, as this was a place they had stayed for a long time.
"It's snowing?"
It was January 27th, just past the fifth winter phase, and the weather was extremely cold.
"It's alright, comrades, the wedding venue is set up in a large tent, protected from wind and warmth, ensuring everyone can enjoy hot meals!" Wan Changfeng patted his chest and guaranteed.
"Hahaha, is Comrade Xiao Wan nervous! Don't worry, we definitely won't blame you! Comrades, don't you agree!!" Lin Yuan also teased Wan Changfeng a few times.
"Yes!!!"
This made the groom blush.
"Oh yo yo, our groom is blushing!"
"Hahaha, of course, Comrade Ji Xuan Yan is a great beauty, with those long legs, she could kick me to the roof with one kick!" Andrea also started to join in the teasing. The current team members all knew she was "Wang Xiaoxin," a super soldier like Squad Leader Lin Yuan.
"Get lost, you go stay on the roof yourself later!" Wan Changfeng didn't hold back and retorted directly, but after retorting, he said worriedly.
"Actually, Comrade Andrea is right, it's not just her legs that can kick me to the roof, her hands can too!!!"
"Hahaha! Oh you kid, you better be careful not to anger her in the future!"
"Poor thing~"
The convoy arrived at the training base. The bride was still in the room getting her makeup and changing clothes. This was a rare happy occasion in life and had to be treated with utmost care.
The one doing her makeup was naturally a female member of the Biu Squad, like Zheng Mengmeng from the intelligence team.
"Xuan Yan, what do you think of this makeup?!"
"Wow!!! Mengmeng, you're so skilled!!! I love you!!"
Ji Xuan Yan acted as if she was going to kiss her, but Zheng Mengmeng dodged.
"No, you're the bride today, go kiss your groom, hahaha, sisters, let's change clothes! They've already taken their seats!"
"Alright!"
Outside, Lin Yuan and the others were already seated. As former squad leaders, Andrea and Lin Yuan were seated at the first round table, along with old teammates like Ying Tianlong and Zheng Mengmeng.
"Mengmeng, is the bride ready."
"Don't worry, squad leader, everything is under control!" As the planner of this wedding, she felt a little anxious.
After saying this, she quickly whispered into her earpiece, "How is it, are you ready?!"
"Uh... Xuan Yan is a bit nervous."
"... You comfort her, take care of her emotions first, I'll stall for time here."
"Okay!"
In the makeup room.
Several female members were comforting Ji Xuan Yan.
"Xuan Yan, we all know this is the most important choice in life, but you can't avoid it. And Comrade Xiao Wan is a good comrade, you know this."
Ji Xuan Yan couldn't control her tears: "I know, I'm just suddenly scared, scared that after marriage he won't be like this anymore, woo woo woo woo (╥﹏╥)."
Hearing this. The female members said in unison:
"How dare he!!!"
"Don't worry, if that kid Changfeng has any problems, we'll go beat him up. We're all king of soldiers, we're not bad either!"
"That's right, right! Sister Xuan Yan, if Comrade Xiao Wan dares to bully you, I'll go find Squad Leader Lin Yuan and Squad Leader Ziqi and tell them to beat him hard!"
"Yes! And sister Andrea, she used to use the identity of Wang Xiaoxin, and she was in the same group as us, as powerful as our squad leader. We'll take turns beating him then!"
"Right! ..."
"..."
Listening to the teammates' solutions, Ji Xuan Yan couldn't help but laugh and cry, and the slight nervousness and unease in her heart disappeared.
She walked out with her teammates.
"The bride is here!"
Someone shouted, and everyone's eyes turned to the door.
Wan Changfeng was the first to rush over and took her arm at the door.
On the red carpet, Wan Changfeng was in a handsome, sharp suit. Ji Xuan Yan wore a pure white wedding dress. Her eight limbs were not hidden but displayed proudly. Each limb was wrapped in white gauze, and three of them were tied with light pink ribbons in bows.
She looked like a fairy from another world.
Everyone looked at her with clear and admiring eyes.
Their eyes, however, remained fixed on each other, filled with doting and admiration.
"Vows!"
As it was a Western-style wedding, the priest read the vows, which Ying Tianlong naturally undertook.
He first looked at Wan Changfeng and said, "Comrade Wan Changfeng, whether in poverty, sickness, difficulty, pain, wealth, health, joy, or happiness, do you promise to stay with Comrade Ji Xuan Yan, love her for eternity, and never leave her?"
Wan Changfeng was a little nervous and answered with a subconscious salute, loudly replying, "Report, I do!!!"
This made Ji Xuan Yan and the comrades below laugh.
Ying Tianlong also smiled, turned to Ji Xuan Yan, and said, "Comrade Ji Xuan Yan, whether in poverty, sickness, pain, wealth, health, joy, or happiness, do you promise to stay with Comrade Wan Changfeng, love him for eternity, and never leave him?"
"Report! I also do!!!"
"Now, in the name of God, I declare you officially husband and wife. You may now exchange rings!"
The time was then handed over to the couple on the stage.
Lin Yuan applauded enthusiastically from below. Although the process was a bit strange, it did not prevent the couple from exchanging rings and kissing passionately.
"Time to eat, comrades, eat up!!"
"Woohoo, let's eat!"
"We can even have some drinks today, Makka Pakka!"
"..."
The banquet was a great success, but everyone was not ready to leave. There was still the tradition of teasing the newlyweds that night!
Although everything had been communicated, the girls still found it very amusing.
Night quickly fell, and in a house in the Sunset Glow Community in Nan Er District, red ribbons and "囍" (double happiness) characters were hung up.
The residents of this two-story building were all members of the Biu Squad, and the rest were staff from the intelligence department, but they basically had no idea who lived on this floor.
Even if they knew, they wouldn't disturb them. In this world, many people simply pasted red ribbons and "囍" characters on their doors to mark their weddings.
Some even just ate something at the night market to celebrate this major life event.
"Brother Lin Yuan, I'm still a bit excited. I didn't even tease you during your wedding back then!" Jiang Ziqi rubbed her hands together excitedly, her eyes shining.
"This has been arranged with people, it's just a formality with auspicious meaning. Don't learn from those who prank weddings, it's too inhumane," Lin Yuan said seriously, rubbing Jiang Ziqi's hair.
"Relax, relax, I understand this much," Jiang Ziqi said, but she was still very excited. She realized the party poppers in her hand were deforming and quickly restored them to their original shape.
She planned to surprise them with it later.
Time flew by, and it was already eight o'clock in the evening.
At this moment, the broadcast sounded, and Lin Yuan and the others began to act.
"The auspicious hour has arrived, action!"
"Understood!"
People in wedding attire suddenly emerged from the rooms on both sides of the bridal chamber, their movements as professional as if they were dealing with terrorists.
It's just that their weapons had been replaced with small party poppers.
"Knock, knock, knock, community security check! Please open the door."
No one responded.
Lin Yuan frowned. This shouldn't be the case. This was the secret code they had agreed upon with Wan Changfeng. Why was there no response?
Even though Ji Xuan Yan wasn't told, someone should have opened the door.
He tried again.
Still no response.
"Something's wrong! Ziqi, listen to what's happening inside first!" Lin Yuan's tone was anxious, and he prayed silently, hoping it wasn't some hidden trap left by the Eternal Life Cult!
Jiang Ziqi understood Lin Yuan's meaning and stopped joking, listening carefully.
"Brother Lin Yuan! Something's not right, I can only hear one person breathing inside!"
"Damn it, no matter what, break down the door!"
Lin Yuan directly grabbed the doorknob and violently forced it open. This act of breaking down the door with his bare hands surprised the other team members, who thought to themselves that their predecessors weren't wrong.
Squad Leader Lin Yuan is really fierce!
"Ziqi, cover me!"
"Understood!"
The bridal chamber was now covered in spiderwebs, with cocoons of various sizes.
The shape was like it contained a person!
Seeing this scene, Lin Yuan's heart sank. He wondered if Ji Xuan Yan had developed a spider fetish and learned from spiders, eating Wan Changfeng on their wedding day!
He slowly pushed open the bedroom door. It was very dark, with only a few red candles lit. A large web was spun in the center of the room, and Wan Changfeng was tied in the middle!
His head hung down, looking like he was about to die!
"Meng Yue, Anna! Hurry and rescue him! Andrea, cover!"
However, just as Lin Yuan and the others rushed in, Ji Xuan Yan appeared from the shadows and took Jiang Ziqi hostage.
"Xuan Yan, you??!!" Lin Yuan was shocked and was about to act to subdue her, but Ji Xuan Yan said.
"Quickly~~~ Hand over the red envelopes~~~"
"Pfft, hahaha, squad leader." Laughter that had been held back for a long time erupted from behind them.
"..."
As expected!
Lin Yuan sighed, holding his forehead.
These two are not to be trifled with!!!
"Screech~" The sound of tearing fabric came, and each cocoon broke open, revealing a red embroidered ball, a pile of snacks, toys, and red envelopes.
"Da da da! This is our surprise!" Ji Xuan Yan also laughed heartily. It was quite interesting to play such a prank on their old squad leader and comrades.
"Phew--" Realizing they had been tricked, Lin Yuan and the others let out a long sigh, then looked at Ji Xuan Yan and Wan Changfeng with ill intentions.
"As for Comrade Xuan Yan, she was definitely coerced, so leave her to Meng Yue and the others. Go help pack the red envelopes and snacks. As for Comrade Wan Changfeng!"
By the end, Lin Yuan and Ying Tianlong were already clenching their fists.
"Except for his 'little brother,' beat him hard everywhere else!!!"
"Hey hey hey, squad leader, squad leader! No, no!! I was wrong!!! Don't hit my face!!!"
"Ah!!! Ooh ah..."
"..."
And so, today's wedding passed happily with Ji Xuan Yan's laughter and Wan Changfeng's wails~