"Someone come here."

Chu Xingyue called out towards the door.

Three or four police officers rushed in, and only then did they see what was happening behind the counter.

"Hello, you can leave things here to us now."

One of the policemen spoke to Chu Xingyue.

"Let's take this lady to the hospital first. We've taken over her case for now. I'll have someone contact you if there are any problems."

Chu Xingyue pointed to the man and woman on the ground and said.

"No, we need to take this man away; he needs to be investigated."

“I told you, I’m taking over this man.”

After Chu Xingyue finished speaking, she took out her phone and made a call, which was quickly answered.

"Something's come up here. If you're not busy right now, could you come to the scene?"

The woman was taken away, and Chu Xingyue waited with the man. Several policemen, unwilling to give up, kept watching from the side. They had only seen the cover of Chu Xingyue's identification, so they had no idea what her specific position was.

Before the people even arrived, one of the police officers' phones rang.

"Hello, Chief, it's me. Yes, yes, I understand, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, he walked up to Chu Xingyue with a fawning expression and said...

"Well, I'm really sorry, but our bureau chief just called. You can take the person with you. We won't ask any questions. We'll handle the rest."

Chu Xingyue hummed in response and then remained silent.

The man sat on the ground with his head drooping.

The policeman who had been speaking, feeling awkward, touched his nose and stood aside.

These soldiers are so stubborn; they won't say a word no matter what you ask them.

The people who arrived were Chu Qingzhi and Jiang Wang.

"An'an".

"Brothers, you're here."

Is this it?

Chu Qingzhi and Jiang Wang were both in military uniforms, and when they came in, the men's eyes were filled with fascination for their uniforms.

"They are either currently serving or have already retired, and there may be several lives involved."

Chu Xingyue's words made both Chu Qingzhi and Jiang Wang gasp.

No matter which one it is, now that human lives are involved, it's not something that can be easily resolved, and they don't yet know the specifics of the situation.

"Brother, take the person back and find out what happened."

"Don't worry, An'an. Now that you've entrusted the person to us, we'll handle this matter properly."

"Find out his former superiors and find out about his situation."

"Okay, we'll take the person with us now, and I'll tell you what happens next."

"Well, I won't go back with you. I have other things to do."

After Chu Xingyue finished speaking, she turned to face the man.

“I know you had no choice but to do this, but since you did it, as a man, you should have the courage to admit your mistakes. I just heard a bit of what you said. If you have any requests, you can make them now.”

Chu Xingyue's voice carried a hint of reassurance. The man standing next to her looked up at Chu Xingyue, then at Chu Qingzhi and Jiang Wang.

Before the man could even speak, tears streamed down his face.

It's no small matter if it can make a grown man cry.

The three of them remained silent, and the man's sobbing gradually subsided.

"Can I finish my son's funeral first? You can send someone to follow me; I won't run away."

The man's words made Chu Xingyue's heart skip a beat.

No wonder, no wonder.

It turns out he chose to come here with the intention of going down in flames.

"good."

Chu Xingyue responded calmly.

"Thank you."

The man gave Chu Xingyue a smile that was more like a grimace.

Jiang Wangxian led the man downstairs.

Chu Qingzhi turned to look at her younger sister.

"Your clothes are a bit dirty. Don't you have something to do? Go change your clothes before you go."

"Um."

"I'm going first, bro."

Chu Xingyue nodded.

Several police officers who were still waiting saw two officers of high rank arrive, exchange a few words with the man, and then take him away. They had been instructed by their chief to leave the rest alone.

The crowd outside had mostly left after the man was taken away; after all, who would stay if there was no excitement to watch?

"Thank you for keeping my things safe."

Chu Xingyue smiled at the female shop assistant and took the items from her hands.

"No, you're welcome, soldier sister."

"laugh."

The way the shop assistant addressed her made Chu Xingyue laugh out loud.

"Don't be afraid. Once the police have figured out what happened, you'll be out of the picture."

Chu Xingyue comforted the female shop assistant.

"Um."

"goodbye."

My clothes are dirty, I need to change them.

I went downstairs and found a shop to get a complete makeover from head to toe.

When Chu Xingyue went to pay, the sales assistant told her that her bill had been waived, which puzzled her.

"I am proud of the female soldiers!"

The saleswoman's words made Chu Xingyue understand; so she knew what had just happened.

"It's okay, don't worry about saving money for me, I'm not short of money."

After Chu Xingyue finished speaking, she took out a black card from her small bag.

The saleswoman stared blankly as she took the hand that was handed to her.

Good heavens, a black card!

She is beautiful, kind-hearted, and strong.

How can I become the girlfriend of a female soldier?

The saleswoman, suppressing her excitement, helped Chu Xingyue pay the bill and even thoughtfully folded up the clothes Chu Xingyue had changed out of and put them in her handbag.

Chu Xingyue raised her shopping bag to thank the sales assistant, then checked the time. It was getting late; if she didn't leave soon, she would be late.

Chu Xingyue quickened her pace.

The Jun family's courtyard is a quiet siheyuan (traditional courtyard house) in the bustling city.

The houses here are all ancestral homes. Except for a few that have been sold, the rest are all old neighbors who have lived here for many years, some of whom grew up together.

Chu Xingyue's car slowly drove into the alley. It was almost lunchtime, and different aromas were wafting from every house.

Chu Xingyue parked the car by the wall of one of the courtyards, took the things she had prepared for the elderly couple from the passenger seat, opened the car door, and walked into the alley.

Luxury cars do pass through this alley, but this is the first time I've seen one that looks good but is unfamiliar with it. Several old men were playing chess under the roots of a big tree in the alley, and someone noticed Chu Xingyue carrying something as she passed by them.

"Hey, little girl, whose house are you going to?"

One of the old men asked Chu Xingyue.

Hearing the sound, Chu Xingyue turned around and looked towards the big tree.

When Chu Xingyue turned around, her beautiful face was even more striking, making the old men exclaim in their hearts, "Whose little girl is so beautiful?"

Several of them even whispered to each other, asking each other questions.

"Is he/she a relative of yours?"

Is it yours?

The people who were asked all shook their heads.

Whose house is this?

Chu Xingyue carried her things and walked over to a group of old men.

"Greetings, gentlemen! Does Mr. Junshan live in this alley?"

"Looking for Dashan? Well, you've come at a bad time. Junshan had a relapse last night and went to the hospital. He hasn't come back yet. A few of us old folks were planning to have a meal together and go see him."

One of the old men spoke, and the other old men all nodded in agreement.

"Could you tell me which hospital Grandpa Jun is in? I'm Junyan's classmate."

"So you're Yan'er's classmate."

"You look quite upright; are you a soldier?"

"Hehe, old man, you have such good eyesight. I was Junyan's classmate at military academy."

"Dashan is at the military hospital. You can ask him at the front desk. We're planning to go to the hospital this afternoon to ask him directly."

"Okay, thank you, gentlemen. You all have fun, I'll head to the hospital now."

"Go on, little one. Tell Dashan that a few of us old buddies are going to visit him this afternoon."

Chu Xingyue frowned as she turned around, then got into the car and drove straight to the hospital.

It was already the busiest time of day at noon, but Chu Xingyue wasn't in a hurry. She made a call to her great-grandmother, Jiang Yun. Jiang Yun had retired a few years ago, but the hospital still had to give face to the former director of the military hospital. After a few calls, Junshan's medical records were already on Chu Xingyue's phone.

When Chu Xingyue arrived at the hospital, she didn't rush over. Instead, she found a place in the hospital cafeteria to eat something and took the opportunity to review Junshan's medical records while eating.

Did she faint at home due to overthinking and lack of sleep?

This diagnosis made Chu Xingyue instantly understand the cause.

The other data results were all good, better than most people of this age. However, if one thinks too much about these things for too long, their health will gradually deteriorate.

Chu Xingyue swallowed the last bite of her food, went downstairs to the fruit shop in the hospital to buy some fruit, and carried it back to the ward she had just asked about.

A knock was made on the open door, and the person inside looked towards the doorway, where a young woman stood.

"Excuse me, is Mr. Junshan here?"

"Yes, young lady, who are you?"

One of the middle-aged men in the ward asked.

Chu Xingyue walked in and stopped two steps away from the ward.

"Hello! My name is Chu Xingyue, the daughter of Junlan and Chu Ning."

Chu Xingyue's words made the middle-aged man in the ward gasp, and his first reaction was to look at the old man sitting on the hospital bed.

"What did you say? Who did you say you were?"

Junshan sat up straight on the bed, leaning towards Chu Xingyue, and asked in a trembling voice.

"Chu Xingyue, the daughter of Junlan and Chu Ning."

"You, you, you"

"Dad, don't get agitated, don't get agitated." The man quickly stepped forward and reached out to pat Junshan's chest.

"Child, are you telling the truth?"

Standing in front of the bed, Luo Feng dared not approach, and stared at Chu Xingyue with her hands clasped to her heart, asking.

"If you have a son named Junlan, then that's it."

"Don't mention this person to me, there's no such person in my family."

A sudden outburst of anger interrupted their conversation.

"Junshan, even if you don't acknowledge your son, he's still our son." The old lady turned to Junshan and confronted him, her attitude completely different from how she had treated Chu Xingyue.

“Child, come, sit down, and tell Grandma how you found this place, and why you haven’t looked for us for so many years, and only came now?”

Luo Feng hooked her arm around Chu Xingyue's and pulled her towards the sofa in the ward.

"Junhai, come and take the things."

"Oh, Mom."

Junhai dared not disobey the old lady's orders, otherwise his mother would scold him as well.

Junshan sat on the bed, glaring angrily at his wife, his eyes occasionally glancing at Chu Xingyue.

"I apologize for coming here without informing you two in advance. I hope you don't mind."

Chu Xingyue said apologetically.

"It's alright, it's alright. Are you really Chu Ning's daughter?"

Luo Feng didn't mention her son Junlan but instead brought up her mother, which means the old lady still has a problem with her mother.

"Yes, I only learned about this when I returned from abroad some time ago. It's understandable that you all don't believe it. I know the Jun family is large and powerful, and I'm not here to fight for the family fortune or anything, so please don't have any other thoughts, Uncle Junhai."

I just want you two to know that I exist. I also heard my mother talk about some things about my father, Junlan. If nothing unexpected happens, my father, Junlan, should still be alive. He has not betrayed the country, that's beyond doubt. My mother also had her own reasons for being trapped abroad for more than 20 years. She was only able to return in recent years by chance.

So it wasn't that she intentionally didn't tell you two about my existence, but rather that she couldn't tell you. My maternal grandparents, for various reasons, have been living in the countryside with the whole family, including me, for many years.

“I think my dad also wants to go home, misses you two, and misses his family, but he may be unable to go due to certain reasons.”

"As my father's daughter, I felt that now that I knew about your existence, I should let you know, so I came here alone, whether you wanted me to or not."

"Is everything you're saying true? Your father is still alive?"

“I found some traces of him when I was abroad. My mother mentioned seeing my father when she was stranded abroad, so I believe he is still alive, but he just can’t come back.”

"I knew it, I knew my son wasn't that kind of person. You old man, it's all your fault. You're always thinking nonsense at home, always thinking that our son has died abroad." Luo Feng sobbed uncontrollably.

"Mom, don't cry, take care of yourself."

Junhai couldn't bear to see his mother like this.

"Xiao Hai, your brother is definitely not like that, right?" The old lady looked up at her youngest son and asked anxiously.

"Yes, someone like my brother would never betray his country. He must be trapped outside."

Junhai's eyes were also full of tears.

His older brother was only two years older than him. Throughout his childhood, his older brother Junlan set a good example for him and instilled correct values ​​in him. Therefore, he never believed his father when he was angry and talked about his older brother. He even talked back to his father.

Now that he knew his elder brother might still be alive, Junhai was extremely excited, but after the initial excitement, he quickly calmed down and looked at Chu Xingyue.

"Chu Xingyue, is that right? This is just your side of the story, and there's no evidence to prove that you're my older brother's child. If you don't mind, we'd like to do a paternity test with you, is that alright?"

"I don't mind, it's the best way to prove my identity."

“My dad just had his blood drawn this morning. I’ll take you there to have your blood drawn too. I heard that a batch of equipment arrived at the hospital this morning, and the results should be available in as little as two hours.”

"good."

"I'll go with you."

Luo Feng held onto Chu Xingyue's hand tightly.

The three of them walked straight out.

"Hey, don't go! I want to go too!"