Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "Thank you, Dad!"

Rong Lianhu patted his daughter on the head: "We're family, no need for formalities!"

Rong Jiaojiao pouted: "You really didn't hold back, you beat me senseless!"

Seeing the two start bickering, Fu Ya quickly asked, "When did the train leave?"

"We'll depart from Bing City tomorrow afternoon."

Fu Ya was reluctant: "Don't we have to leave first thing tomorrow morning?"

Rong Lianhu nodded: "I've already asked for leave, I'll take her tomorrow."

Did you call Brother Qingxuan?

"I called, and he said he'd pick her up at the train station!"

Fu Ya nodded: "That's good!"

She really wanted to go see her daughter off, but unfortunately another surgeon was on leave and she couldn't leave.

Rong Jiaojiao hugged Fu Ya and said, "Mom, believe me, I will definitely be able to come back to see you soon."

Fu Ya poked her forehead with her finger: "Didn't you say that once you broke through your cultivation, you would go see your second brother and then come back to see me soon?"

Rong Jiaojiao said with a grin, "I'll come back to see you after I see my second brother, isn't that quick?"

"You're so glib!"

Hehe~~

"How about Mom and I sleep together tonight?"

"good……

Ronglianhu...

My daughter only slept with them for the first few months after she was born. Now that she's grown up, we can no longer put her between my wife and me to sleep.

Seeing his slightly depressed expression, Rong Jiaojiao said with a grin, "Dad, your wife is keeping me company tonight, huh?"

Rong Lianhu pretended to be angry and snorted before turning around and going back to their room.

On hot summer nights, their room remained cool and comfortable, all thanks to Rong Jiaojiao. She had set up an array in her parents' room, and two spirit stones were enough to keep them cool all summer long.

That evening, Fu Ya carefully explained to Rong Jiaojiao some of the problems and precautions that girls encounter during puberty, and also reminded her not to have one-on-one contact with boys, and many other things.

Rong Jiaojiao listened attentively, nodding occasionally: "Mom, I understand, I will be careful."

Fu Ya hugged Rong Jiaojiao and said, "Come back to see your mother soon, or you'll be gone for years."

"No, Mom. Unless there's some mission, I won't stay away for such a long time again."

"That's good!"

The mother and daughter chatted late into the night before finally going to sleep...

The next morning, Rong Jiaojiao put Zi Ling into the small secret realm and set off with Rong Lianhu.

Although Fu Ya couldn't go with them, she still got up early and prepared breakfast for them.

"Eat more, don't go hungry on the road." Fu Ya handed the prepared breakfast to Rong Lianhu, and then said to Rong Jiaojiao, "Be careful on the road, and call me when you get there to let me know you're safe."

Rong Jiaojiao nodded, then hugged Fu Ya and whispered, "Mom, I know. Don't worry, I'll take good care of myself. You take good care of yourself too."

Fu Ya nodded, a hint of reluctance in her eyes: "Go ahead, be careful on the road."

Rong Lianhu led Rong Jiaojiao out the door and headed towards the station.

After changing buses twice, they finally arrived in Bing City.

After getting off the bus, Rong Lianhu carried a large package containing Rong Jiaojiao's clothes and walked ahead, while Rong Jiaojiao carried a small bag and followed Rong Lianhu out of the station.

The father and daughter walked through the bustling crowd toward the station exit.

Chang Liang stood beside an old jeep. When he saw Rong Lianhu and the others, he immediately came over, revealing a set of bright white teeth that made him stand out.

"Big brother, little niece, over here!" Chang Liang's voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the entire station.

When Rong Lianhu saw Chang Liang, a smile appeared on his face, and he quickened his pace.

Rong Jiaojiao followed her father quickly, her eyes filled with curiosity about this uncle.

She had heard about Chang Liang from her father before, and knew that since her father rescued him, he had treated her father like a brother, often writing letters and sending things.

Now that he's retired from the military and joined the municipal public security system, we've still kept in touch.

"Chang Liang, long time no see!" Rong Lianhu said with a smile, extending his hand to shake hands with Chang Liang.

Chang Liang smiled and replied, "Big brother, long time no see!" He then looked at Rong Jiaojiao and said, "This must be my little niece!"

Rong Jiaojiao smiled slightly and said politely, "Hello, Uncle Changliang, it's better if you call me Jiaojiao!"

Chang Liang laughed heartily: "Good, Jiaojiao is good too."

Rong Lianhu patted Chang Liang on the shoulder: "Chang Liang, this time I'm really sorry to trouble you. I'll have to ask your comrade to take good care of Jiao Jiao on the train."

"Don't worry, brother, I'll personally take my niece there in a bit. I guarantee nothing will go wrong."

He opened the car door: "Come on, it's still early, let's go eat first, and it'll be about time after we finish eating."

Rong Lianhu nodded, loaded his luggage and Rong Jiaojiao's bag into the car, and then got in with Rong Jiaojiao. Chang Liang started the car and drove towards a state-run restaurant outside the station.

"The food at this restaurant is pretty good; I used to go there often," Chang Liang said as he drove. "Let's eat there today and wait for my comrade while we're at it."

Rong Lianhu nodded: "Okay."

The car arrived at the restaurant quickly. Chang Liang stopped the car and said, "We're here. Let's go in."

Rong Lianhu and Rong Jiaojiao got out of the car and followed Chang Liang into the restaurant. A man in his thirties was already seated inside. Seeing them enter, he stood up and said with a smile, "Chang Liang, you're really punctual."

Chang Liang introduced with a smile: "Brother, this is my comrade-in-arms, Zhang Qiang. Zhang Qiang, this is my elder brother Rong Lianhu, and this is my little niece Rong Jiaojiao."

Zhang Qiang smiled and shook hands with Rong Lianhu: "Hello, Brother Rong! Hello, little niece!"

Rong Jiaojiao greeted him with a smile, "Hello, Uncle Zhang!"

Rong Lianhu extended his hand and shook hands with Zhang Qiang: "Brother, I'm entrusting my little daughter to you!"

Zhang Qiang: "It's on my way, no need to thank me!"

Chang Liang said with a smile, "Alright, let's stop chatting and eat first."

The four of them sat down, ordered a few dishes, and chatted while eating.

Chang Liang and Zhang Qiang are both from military backgrounds, so their conversation naturally revolved around the military and training, which Rong Jiaojiao listened to with great interest.

It was almost time to finish eating, so Zhang Qiang got into the car early and took Rong Jiaojiao with him.

Chang Liang drove them to the train station. After everyone got out of the car, Zhang Qiang helped Rong Jiaojiao carry her luggage, waved to Rong Lianhu and Chang Liang, and said, "You all go back now. I will make sure my niece gets to her destination."

"Okay, thanks!"

Rong Jiaojiao waved to Rong Lianhu and Chang Liang: "Goodbye, Dad! Goodbye, Uncle Chang!"

Goodbye, and take care!

Rong Lianhu watched them go in until their figures disappeared into the crowd before he looked away.

Chang Liang said, "Brother, you went back today, right? Come on, let's go to my house and get acquainted with the place. That way, when you come to the city in the future, you'll know where I live."

“I know where you live even if I don’t go,” Rong Lianhu shook his head. “I only took one day off, and I have to go back today. I’ll definitely come and bother you next time I have time off.”