But what does his not returning home have to do with Lin Sisi.
Zhang Cuimei is really being too naive.
Si's Father is not such a sentimental man.
She said with a faint, mocking smile, "You're right. When I have time, I'll go to the military district to look for Uncle and ask him what's really going on. It just so happens I haven't been to see Qianqian in a long time either."
Hearing this, Zhang Cuimei's face turned ashen. Fu Yang had gotten a promotion recently, and she hadn't told Si Nian. If Si Nian went back and sought out Fu Qianqian...
If she found out about this...
Zhang Cuimei was immediately filled with dread. She must have been out of her mind to think of asking Si Nian for help.
Her daughter was already in trouble now. If Si Nian went back, how disappointed would her daughter be in them?
"I was just here to chat with you. You have classes to teach and children to look after, you're so busy, don't bother going. Besides, your father is at the army base every day, and it's not like just anyone can get in there."
After saying this, Zhang Cuimei hurried away.
Seeing her like this, Si Nian shook her head helplessly.
"Comrade Si, there's a letter for you!"
Was it a letter from Zhou Yueshen?
Si Nian was somewhat surprised.
Opening the letter, she found it was quite long. He wrote that he might not be back so soon, apologizing for not telling her earlier. He told her to remember to eat on time, not to worry about the pig farm matters, as he would have the farm staff deliver meat to her regularly. If there was anything she wanted to eat, she should tell them. Also, not to work too hard, she didn't need to cook for the children every day, and if there was anything she wanted, he could bring it back for her... and so on, page after page.
In short, it was all words of concern. The phrasing was a bit stiff, but the old man had put thought into it.
Si Nian respected his decision and understood his work.
After reading it, a smile spread across her face.
Just then, Little Dong and Little Han came home.
Si Nian looked over.
"Little Dong, Little Han, a letter from your dad."
The two children were taken aback for a moment, then immediately ran over.
"Mom, Mom! What did Dad write?"
"Let me see, I can read characters."
Zhou Zehan took the letter and looked at it for a long time, only to discover it was all written for Mom.
At the very bottom, he finally saw the words left for them.
Don't cause trouble for Mom. Stay safe. Don't worry.
— Zhou Yueshen
That's it?
Zhou Zehan flipped the letter over and over.
After confirming there were only those few words, both children fell silent.
...
Time rewinds to two days earlier.
Zhou Yueshen had finally arrived in the Northwest.
Even after two days on the train, the two men's postures remained ramrod straight.
As if they were in a competition.
Leaving the listless guard and the person beside him to exchange bewildered looks.
They finally arrived at the Northwest train station.
The guard followed them off the train and took a deep breath of fresh air.
He felt the world was incredibly beautiful.
"Regiment Commander, we've contacted the military district. Someone will come to pick us up. We just need to wait here."
The two stood by the roadside.
Then he saw the man who had been sitting opposite them also step out with his luggage.
He stood nearby.
The guard couldn't help but take another look.
He noticed his regiment commander's expression, which had just improved slightly, had turned even darker.
Seriously, are you two enemies or something?
He didn't really understand why the Regiment Commander held such deep animosity towards a fellow comrade here to work.
The two of them weren't even comparable, really.
The other man seemed to be in poorer circumstances and was here for work.
The Regiment Commander had family background, authority, and was superior in every aspect. He didn't see what the other man had that could make him so angry.
Could it be because the other man had married a virtuous and beautiful wife?
He'd heard the Regiment Commander had a rocky road in love. That must be the reason.
Just as he was about to offer some comfort, he saw the army vehicle arriving.
He quickly waved, saying, "Regiment Commander, the car's here. We can finally go to the base."
The guard glanced at the driver and exclaimed in surprise, "It's actually Brigade Commander Wang coming to pick us up! When I came here for training before, he was incredible, a major figure in the Northwest who has earned many merits! It seems the Northwest Military District holds you in very high regard, Regiment Commander!"
Fu Yang's expression improved a bit, and he walked over.
