Reborn in the 1980s, I Cut Ties with My Family, and the Stoic Military Commander Spoils Me

[1980s setting + sweet military marriage + marriage first, love later + rugged hero dotes on his wife + career subplot]

Jiang Nian went on a blind date, only for her sworn rival to steal the other party right in front of everyone, leaving her utterly humiliated. Just as she was losing hope, an imposing officer with broad shoulders and a slim waist sat down across from her. His voice was deep. “Sorry, I'm late.”

Everyone was stunned, and Jiang Nian was at a loss for words.

What stunned her even more was that this man was Lu Chengxiao, the devilish second brother her best friend had told her about: cold, tough, and supposedly able to silence a crying child just by showing up.

To appease their families, they agreed to marry. Before the wedding, Lu Chengxiao promised they would keep to themselves. Afterward, though, his fever-hot chest and rough fingertips gradually wore down her defenses.

That night, Jiang Nian was held in his arms as his warm breath brushed her ear. “Niannian, you smell so good.” Her legs went weak from his teasing, and she pushed him away, blushing. “I thought you weren't interested in women?”

Lu Chengxiao gave a soft laugh and pulled her closer, his voice husky. “Around you, I don't want to be a gentleman.”