"Xiao Rui, do you know that Daddy is going to carry out a big mission soon? When Daddy comes back, he might get promoted again. He won't be Battalion Commander Daddy anymore, he'll be Regiment Commander Daddy! Isn't Daddy amazing?"

Liu Shengrui didn't understand any of this. He didn't care about things like battalion commanders and regimental commanders. His friends had mentioned these things when they were playing together, but he didn't care.

However, Mo Youyou kept talking to him, and although he couldn't understand what she was saying, he would smile and pretend to listen attentively—something he had learned from Teacher Mao.

"Mm." Liu Shengrui nodded. He saw that his mother was very happy, so it must be a good thing, and it must be true.

With her son's approval, Mo Youyou became even more enthusiastic.

What's the point of dreaming about the future all by yourself?

Good things should happen all at once!

“Daddy is so amazing, Xiao Rui should learn from Daddy, okay? Our Xiao Rui should be even more amazing than Daddy, right?” Mo Youyou asked again while holding her son.

Liu Shengrui nodded directly and answered loudly, "Yes!"

Mo Youyou was overjoyed.

"Little Rui is such a good boy!" She kissed her son's cheek.

Liu Shengrui chuckled. He had now completely mastered the art of "playing innocent," easily manipulating the Liu family and even everyone around him.

In everyone's eyes, he became a good child just like other children, perhaps a little naughty, but essentially obedient and well-behaved.

"Dad, you're amazing! You're amazing, the best!" Liu Shengrui said loudly, clapping his hands as he laughed.

His innocent and childlike behavior made the whole family laugh happily.

Especially Liu Dekai, who had just taken a quick shower and came out to hear his son praising him, felt as sweet as if he had drunk honey.

Liu Dekai initially disliked his son, but under Teacher Mao's guidance, Liu Shengrui underwent a significant change, which gradually led Liu Dekai to acknowledge Liu Shengrui as his son.

"Little one, why are you so sweet-talking?" Liu Dekai walked over, affectionately ruffled his son's hair, and asked happily, "Who taught you that, hmm?"

"Mom! Mom!" Liu Shengrui exclaimed joyfully.

The whole family was delighted.

While her son was taking a shower, Zhang Cuihua went to the kitchen to get busy, reheating dinner for him as an extra meal.

"Son, you've worked hard with your extra training. Sit down and have something to eat!" Zhang Cuihua busied herself, setting out the bowls and chopsticks so Liu Dekai could eat as soon as he arrived.

"Eat it while it's hot! It's your favorite pork stew with glass noodles!"

Thinking that there was nothing she could do to help, she arranged her son's diet to ensure he was well-nourished and strong, so that he could capture more bad guys and make more contributions when he went to the front lines.

"I'll go to the market first thing tomorrow morning to buy an old hen and make you some chicken soup to nourish your body!" Zhang Cuihua planned.

Mo Youyou's vision went black. She was truly exasperated by this old woman from the countryside. Whenever she mentioned nourishing the body and replenishing nutrition, she only thought of old hen soup. She had absolutely no culture or common sense.

"Dekai isn't in confinement after childbirth, nor is he injured. Why are you making old hen soup? He's training extra now, you need to give him more protein!" Mo Youyou said irritably.

"What is protein?" Zhang Cuihua asked, puzzled. She really didn't know anything about it, but for the sake of her son, she didn't mind Mo Youyou's undisguised disdain.

“I can’t explain it to you. Anyway, just remember to buy more beef and chicken to eat, and make more eggs. Don’t make any soup. Soup is not suitable for him at all right now!” Mo Youyou said.

How did she end up with such a mother-in-law?

“Okay, I’ve got it!” Zhang Cuihua nodded happily.

Although she didn't understand, she knew to do it.

No matter how much she didn't get along with Mo Youyou, she could tell right from wrong, and as long as it was good for her son, she didn't mind at all.

In short, Liu Dekai's ambition made life in the Liu family exceptionally harmonious during this period, which made Mo Youyou feel very comfortable.

Her husband works hard to build his career, her son is making good progress, and apart from her mother-in-law in the countryside occasionally getting in the way, her life is really good!

At least she's much better than that widow Su Yueya; that one was truly pitiful.

The days to come will only get better.

Mo Youyou, immersed in her happy life, had no idea that her precious son was about to get into trouble.

As one of the best among the younger generation of regimental commanders, Qiao Shouyan naturally took the lead in this mission, becoming the captain of one of the breakthrough squads and leading many outstanding soldiers to participate in the battle.

Besides him, Leng Yingying was also elected as the person in charge this time.

Several key personnel would frequently meet with the top leaders to understand the latest situation of the gang, discuss the latest combat plans, and assign tasks.

Therefore, Qiao Shouyan and Leng Yingying have been meeting quite frequently recently. They already knew each other, and there was even a possibility that they would become family, so they have become increasingly familiar with each other.

After learning about the mission, Leng Yingying had an idea, but considering Meng Yingxin's current physical condition, she didn't report it directly to her superiors. Instead, she talked to Qiao Shouyan first.

After the meeting, before leaving, Leng Yingying called out to Qiao Shouyan, and the two whispered to each other.

"A tranquilizer gun?" After listening to Leng Yingying's description, Qiao Shouyan felt that this so-called tranquilizer gun was indeed a good thing. If it could be designed, it would definitely be of great benefit to this mission.

“Yes, this isn’t difficult, especially for someone like Yingxin. She should be able to figure it out with a little research. The main problem is that she’s pregnant right now, so I can’t directly tell my superiors. That’s why I wanted to ask you first about her health and whether she can do research during this time,” Leng Yingying asked.

Firstly, Qiao Shouyan could distinguish between priorities and knew that once this tranquilizer gun was designed, it would be of great help to this mission. Moreover, he had talked with his sister and guessed that this mission was related to Lu Zhengjun.

Secondly, although Meng Yingxin was pregnant, she drank spiritual spring water every day to nourish her body. Not to mention her condition, she rarely experienced the morning sickness that ordinary pregnant women usually do. She was in excellent health, but she just didn't want to show it openly.

“Yingxin is doing quite well, I think she should be able to do research. Anyway, I’ll go back today and tell her your ideas first,” Qiao Shouyan agreed.

“Okay, I’ll wait for your reply,” Leng Yingying said.

With the female lead around, how could the sister-in-law possibly have health problems? Sigh, I just can't say it directly; after all, I have an omniscient perspective!

[Speaking of which, does the eldest sister-in-law know about the female lead's spatial ability? Tsk, I'm quite curious!]

Qiao Shouyan: "..."

He hadn't heard Leng Yingying's thoughts in a long time, and he stumbled, feeling quite out of sorts.