Elder brother's garrison

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"……fine."

"Ha...ha..." Yubari chuckled awkwardly. "If you're tired, just hang in there a little longer. There'll be a place for you to rest when we get back to my house, New Jersey...provided the Admiral and the others buy you bed sheets."

"……sheet?"

"Hmm... I don't go home very often after all... so my house is pretty lacking in furniture." Yubari scratched his cheek, his gaze somewhat unfocused, and said, "It's probably similar to a bare-bones apartment that's been simply renovated once?"

"..." New Jersey.

"Ah! But don't worry! If it really doesn't work out, New Jersey, you can sleep in my bed! My beds are all large double beds, so even if the Admiral, Xiao Changchun, and you squeeze into my bed, it won't be too crowded. As for me... I'm used to sleeping on the floor in the office, and I sleep quite well even on the sofa..." Yubari grinned, revealing a carefree smile. "New Jersey, you're the hero today! I definitely won't treat you and the Admiral unfairly!"

"..." New Jersey.

And so they communicated, one sentence at a time, until Yubari and New Jersey returned to their front door.

"Since it's this late, the Admiral and the others shouldn't be wandering around somewhere else, right..." Yubari muttered to herself as she stood in front of the familiar gate, took out her key, and opened the door.

The door opens.

"Admiral, let's go back—uh??!" Yubari called out as she opened the door, but when the scene behind the door came into view, Yubari, who was calling out to Shiro, suddenly widened her eyes, and the words stuck in her throat, unable to come up or down.

Because right behind this gate, the first thing that catches Yubari's eye is a beautifully decorated, very modern central hall.

In the once empty and spacious central hall, a striking European-style crystal chandelier had appeared on the ceiling. The chandelier's soft yet dazzling light illuminated the tiled floor with its exquisite patterns. A layer of deep red wood carvings had also appeared in the previously empty and abrupt corner of the hall.

The room leading to the kitchen was filled with the lively sounds of stir-frying, the clanging of pots and pans that Yubari hadn't heard in a long time, and the roaring flames of the stove as a spatula poked at the food in the flames.

--Eh?

—What's going on?

My own home... shouldn't it be an unfinished house in my memory?

Although Yubari rarely goes home because of her work, at least she remembers what her home should look like.

When did my living room become so cool?

What's with this current trend of family life brimming with positive energy?

Did I enter the wrong house?

Seeing this scene and hearing the cooking sounds coming from the kitchen, Yubari, who had already stepped halfway into the room, quickly withdrew her foot. She stared wide-eyed and took several steps back, glancing at the house number on the door with a look of surprise and doubt.

“Ah… that’s right, it’s 702…” Yubari murmured softly, the strange look on his face still lingering.

Just as Yubari was standing at the door, unsure of what to do, the person in the kitchen seemed to sense the door opening. There was the sound of the stove being turned off, followed by light footsteps in the kitchen.

Changchun poked a small head and a spatula out of the kitchen.

"Ah! It's Yubari-neechan! Yubari-neechan, you're back!" Changchun immediately showed a cute and enthusiastic smile when she saw Yubari.

"Changchun?" Yu Zhang stared in astonishment at Changchun in the kitchen. "This...this is really my home?"

"Yes, Yubari-neechan." Changchun, seeing Yubari's surprised expression, seemed to understand her feelings. She smiled with a touch of empathy, then called out softly towards the living room, "Admiral! Yubari-neechan and New Jersey-neechan are back!"

"Oh! I'm here!" As Changchun's voice faded, a series of footsteps echoed in the living room, and Xiaobai rushed out. "Ah... Good evening, Yubari! Good evening, New Jersey too—uh, what are you all doing standing at the door?"

"Excuse me." Yubari was still standing at the door, somewhat dazed, but New Jersey was anything but polite. With a soft exclamation, New Jersey stepped into Yubari's house, took off his shoes, and ran towards the living room. "I'm going to... rest."

"New Jersey, wait a minute. You've been doing testing and training at the ship equipment research center all day, right? I've already boiled water in the bathroom. Go take a shower and rest." Xiaobai quickly grabbed New Jersey, who was heading towards the living room, and pushed him into the bathroom without saying a word. "Remember to wash yourself thoroughly before you come out!"

"..." New Jersey didn't put up much resistance before Xiaobai led her into the bathroom and closed the door.

Shortly after, the sound of a showerhead came from the bathroom.

After escorting New Jersey into the bathroom, Xiaobai finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then, looking at Yubari who was standing blankly at the door, he gave Yubari an embarrassed smile.

"Yubari, what are you still doing at the door?"

“Uh… I…” Yubari pointed to the bathroom, then to the central hall, and then to the kitchen, “This…”

"The Admiral booked a really good moving company today. Not only did she order several batches of furniture and appliances from the furniture store, but she also did a complete emergency renovation of your house, Yubari-nee-san." Changchun said to Yubari with an embarrassed smile, holding a spatula. "So... the Admiral also arranged everything for you in the kitchen, including the stove, oven, microwave, range hood, refrigerator, dishwasher, and all kinds of tableware."

"Huh? Interior decoration?!" Yubari looked at Shiro in surprise.

"Yeah... I didn't expect the moving company to be so efficient lately." Xiaobai stroked her chin and smiled at Yubari outside the door. "Although the price is a little expensive, their service attitude immediately became more enthusiastic after they heard my order."

"..." Yubari.

"Um... I've done some unauthorized renovations on your house, Yubari... wasn't that a bit offensive?" Shiro asked Yubari cautiously when she saw that he hadn't reacted.

"Uh...no, no." Yubari quickly shook his head and walked into his "home" with a subtle expression.

how to say.

Although Xiaobai hadn't studied interior design styles much... to put it simply, when it comes to interior design, as long as you spend enough money and have a designer to help, no matter how you decorate, it won't look bad. Originally, Yubari's house was a bare, unfinished house with almost no furniture or decorations except for the white walls. Now that Xiaobai was willing to spend the time and energy to make her house look so exquisite, Yubari was a little surprised, but overall, she was still pleasantly surprised.

"I initially just asked you to come to my house to settle your luggage and prepare some daily necessities... I never expected you to renovate my whole house in one go..." Yubari walked to the central hall with a complicated expression, gazing at the European-style crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling and muttering to herself, "This must have cost a lot of money..."

"Well... it cost a little more than I expected." Xiaobai didn't try to hide anything.

Because he bought a large quantity of high-quality furniture and appliances, hired a professional designer to create a European-style decor, and mobilized almost an entire moving company's manpower to complete the arrangements within half a day, Xiaobai really spent a lot of money this time... But, we're all admirals, can it really be called spending money when an admiral spends money on his own ship girls?

Sprinkle some water.

At worst, I'll just eat one less bite of deep-sea metal tomorrow and come back.

Standing next to Shiro, Yubari looked into the kitchen.

Sure enough, just as Changchun said, what was originally a mere decoration kitchen room has now been transformed into a rather professional integrated kitchen. High-end silver-white kitchenware and integrated built-in steamers, ovens, and refrigerators are arranged together, making one feel comfortable and at ease.

Wearing a small apron, Changchun stood obediently at the kitchen door, holding a spatula like a newlywed bride, her bright eyes gazing longingly at Xiaobai and Yubari.

Looking at the cook, Changchun.

For some reason, Yubari's heart was filled with a peaceful sense of happiness.

Actually, the reason why Yubari didn't like going home before, besides being busy with work, was that even if she went home, it was just moving from one laboratory to another for her. Her home was just a place that could barely shelter her from the wind and rain, and it didn't have any appeal to her.

As expected... it's always better to have someone at home waiting for you, cooking and preparing meals for you...

Chapter 1666 I really don't want to become a woman who understands everything instantly!

Yubari, who hates going home, suddenly felt the warmth of home at this moment.

"Yubari-neechan? Is there something strange on my face?" Changchun noticed that Yubari was staring at his face, and shyly scratched the white hair by his ear, a slight blush rising on his cheeks.

"Little Changchun, you can cook too?" Yubari asked Changchun.

"Ah... well... actually, I haven't cooked much." Changchun shook his head sheepishly and said shyly, "Back when I was at the naval base, I always ate at the canteen when it was open... I learned about cooking from Missouri and Akagi a while ago, so... because I'm not very skilled, my food might not be very tasty..."

"Eh... I'm specifically asking for your advice." Yubari looked at Shiro thoughtfully, a meaningful smile curving his lips.

"No way! I just watched Changchun cook, and I thought it was amazing, both in terms of the aroma and the steps!" Xiaobai quickly cheered Changchun on. "I believe your cooking will be delicious! I'm really looking forward to it!"

"Ah! Thank you, Admiral!" Changchun's little hands, holding the spatula, trembled with excitement. She quickly bowed to Xiaobai and Yubari. "Then...then I'll go continue cooking!"

After saying that, Changchun ran back to the kitchen.

With a wheezing sound.

The sound of the stove crackling could be heard.

The sizzling sound of stir-frying vegetables filled the air.

Perhaps because he had just been praised by Xiaobai, the sizzling sound of stir-frying was interrupted by the sound of pots and pans slamming on the stove, and Changchun shouting and scrambling around.

—Anyway, it sounds pretty cute.

Hey.

Little Changchun has grown up too.

Yubari withdrew his gaze with a touch of emotion, then looked down and exchanged a glance with Shiro beside him.

"So, Yubari, would you like to take a quick look around the house?" Shiro asked Yubari with a smile.

"Hmm... okay." Yubari nodded. "What's the living room like now?"

"Good question!" Shiro pulled Yubari's hand and led her into the living room. "I've added a big TV to the living room!"

Yubari was pulled into the living room by Shiro, only to find that the once empty living room had changed drastically.

First of all, the decor is as good as ever, setting a benchmark in the industry. There's also a fancy little bar in the corner of the living room, which isn't filled with any alcohol but with rows of happy drinks.

The cheap sofa that used to be in the living room has been replaced with a super stylish sofa. On the wall opposite the sofa is a huge TV that is as big as two people's arm spans. The TV screen is on and playing the evening cartoon program.

"Phew...this is really...impressive." Yubari walked to the bar with a sigh, picked up a can of soda, looked around the living room, then sat on the sofa, raised his legs and swung them up and down. "It's just like a house in a TV drama."

"So Yubari thought so too, right? Actually, when I first saw the finished product, I also thought it looked like the place where characters in a TV drama lived." Shiro said with his hands behind his back, smiling at Yubari.

"I didn't expect the renovation to be so thorough... I'm almost embarrassed by this."

"No... The reason we installed a TV is because Changchun wanted to watch TV. As for the sofa, the renovation company suggested we get a sofa that better matched the decor when we were replacing the TV. The changes in the bathroom and kitchen were also based on Changchun's and my personal preferences!" Xiaobai pointed her index finger at Yuzuriha and said seriously, "So! These renovations are necessities for both Changchun and me. In fact, we've made so many changes to the house without our consent, so please don't be too angry, Yuzuriha."

"How could I be angry or not..." Yubari laughed. "Ah... but what's the bedroom like now?"

"Of course, the bedroom is taken care of too!" Shiro pulled Yubari up and pushed open the bedroom door.

Sure enough, even the bedroom was decorated in the same luxurious style as the outside. The original double bed had been replaced with a large princess bed, with layers of transparent gauze hanging down, paired with light and snow-white matching bedding, highlighting the dreamy atmosphere.

However, Yubari's gaze was not immediately drawn to the princess bed, which had undergone the most significant changes, but rather to the area next to it.

In one corner of the bedroom stood a computer desk with a slightly out-of-place design, with a striking and cool desktop computer sitting quietly there.

"Huh? This is..." As someone who deals with this kind of thing every day, Yubari's eyes lit up the moment she saw the desktop computer. She leaned closer to the desktop and examined it carefully for a while, then pressed the power button, sat down at the computer desk to check the configuration, and then exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this a top-of-the-line desktop computer!"

"Ah, you know Yubari?" Shiro said with a smile to Yubari. "I don't know much about computers... but after I said I would try to choose the best computer, the moving company staff were very kind and recommended this configuration to me, and even helped me install it."

"Wow... this setup would be amazing for hardcore gamers." Yubari murmured softly, touching the desktop computer's tower, then looked at Shiro, "Hmm... is a computer also a necessity for you, Admiral?"

"Yes."

"Then why did you put it in my room?"

"Huh? I didn't just buy one computer," Xiaobai replied matter-of-factly. "I also bought a set for that bedroom in Changchun."

"..." Yubari.

Are all rich people this capricious?

With a sigh in his heart, Yubari walked slowly to the bedside, sat down on the bed, and lay flat.

The princess bed was very springy, and the quilt was soft, as if it would make Yubari sink into it.

This comfortable and peaceful feeling, this feeling that allows you to relax instantly and realize the concept of home... is incomparable to sleeping on the floor in the office.

"Yubari, how are you feeling?" Shiro leaned close to Yubari and asked with a smile.

"Ah... um... that's great..." Yubari whispered, blinking.

Although Shiro's decor initially seemed a bit extravagant to Yubari... once Yubari lay in bed, a sense of peace that followed forced her to admit that Shiro's decor did have its merits.

Ah, that feels so good...

Ah, so peaceful...

It feels like all the fatigue I accumulated at the ship equipment research center is melting away at the speed of light...

I just want to lie in bed and sleep, to greet the dawn of tomorrow...

How come I never realized before that "home" is such a wonderful place?

Yubari stared blankly into thought.

Just as Yubari was feeling quite emotional, the bathroom door opened.

"Admiral—" New Jersey's voice called from the bathroom.

"New Jersey? You're done showering so quickly?" Upon hearing New Jersey's voice, Shiro instinctively left Yubari's bedroom and headed towards the bathroom.

"Hmm... my stomach is starting to hurt."

"Oh...right...New Jersey, wait a moment, I'll go grind the ink for you right away..."

"Don't leave."

"Ah? What's wrong?"

"...I can bear it for a while...so, I'll give you a back rub."

"Uh... I really can't do anything with New Jersey." Xiaobai's voice was full of affection.

The conversation between Xiaobai and New Jersey could be heard coming from the bathroom.

Then came the sound of Xiaobai walking into the bathroom and the bathroom door closing again.

The room in Yubari gradually quieted down.