As soon as he received the news, he would rush back and take her to the military hospital to give birth.

When the couple were nervously and excitedly waiting for Shen Xiaobei to give birth at any time, one night in early May, Duan Xichuan returned from the army.

With a solemn expression and a hint of guilt on his face, he said to Shen Xiaobei: “Girl, I have to lead the team out to carry out an important mission tomorrow, and I won’t be back for a while.”

"Huh? You're going out on a mission at this hour? Where are you going? How long will it take you to come back?"

"Girl, soldiers carrying out important missions must keep secrets. However, you are about to give birth, and I don't want you to worry too much, so it's okay to tell you."

"I'm leading a team to carry out an important mission overseas this time. I can't say for sure how long, as we haven't received the exact end time of the mission yet. But I'm guessing it won't take more than a month."

"Ah? It's so far and takes so long, do you really have to go?"

"Girl, this mission is of national importance. I'm not required to go, but I have extensive experience in this type of mission, so the military leaders think it's more appropriate to send me this time."

"I'm sorry, girl. I didn't expect you to be out on a mission when you're about to give birth."

"I've already told Lao Chen that I'd like him and his wife to take good care of you while I'm away. If you need anything, you can contact them."

"If you show signs of labor and I haven't returned yet, you should immediately find Lao Chen's wife. She will call the army to inform Lao Chen, and then the couple will take you to the hospital together..."

"Girl, do you remember everything I said?"

“Wuwuwu… I’ll remember this, wuwuwu…”

Duan Xichuan gave Shen Xiaobei a lot of instructions, and Shen Xiaobei burst into tears when he heard them.

She really didn't want Duan Xichuan to leave her at this time.

But she also knew that military orders were as heavy as a mountain, and soldiers should put the country first and family second. She knew this when she fell in love with Duan Xichuan, and this was also an important reason why she fell in love with him.

However, when this moment really came, she felt a little aggrieved and reluctant, and was worried about Duan Xichuan's safety.

Seeing her crying so sadly, Duan Xichuan's heart ached.

He held Shen Xiaobei in his arms and coaxed her softly for a long time like coaxing a child, and finally stopped her tears.

Then, as she pouted her little mouth, looking at him silently and helplessly, he simply packed his bags and prepared to gather at the troops and set off at dawn tomorrow.