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Tang Yue made no attempt to hide the pistol; it was their spoils of war, and what was wrong with them keeping it?

Chang Yin did not ask about the origin of the pistol when so many people were present.

"Are you able to walk? Let me take you down the mountain and settle you in."

Tang Yue shook her head, "We can't go back to Daobei Village yet."

Chang Yin understood what she meant. "Commander Kang has already applied for permission for you to rest at the military guesthouse first."

"Then we'll have to trouble you, Uncle Chang. But we're both too weak right now, could you lend a hand?"

Actually, Tang Yue hadn't expended much energy, but the force of that bomb had left her lungs aching when she breathed. But now wasn't the time for treatment; she'd wait until they reached the guesthouse.

Li Qingyang's expression was blank. He had initially thought they were just an ordinary family like his, but it turned out they were a family of adults and children who had killed 36 spies in one night. He doubted anyone would believe him if he told them.

Without a word, Tang Shengkai picked up Lin Cuicui and carried her slowly down the mountain. Old Li was supported by two young soldiers, while Tang Bei and Tang Nan, feeling too old to be carried, took the help of others and walked on their own.

Tang Yue and Tang Dong enjoyed the soldiers' embrace.

Chang Yin left some people to clean up the battlefield before leading Tang Yue and her family down the mountain.

Before leaving, Tang Yue called Li Qingyang aside and said in a soft voice, "Uncle Li, thank you so much for today, and thank you for taking care of our family."

Li Qingyang smiled, "Yueyue, everyone remembers what you've done for Daobei Village."

Don't blame the villagers for what happened this time. It's just that we ordinary folks can't fight against those who have real weapons.

Every family has its own life to live, and I hope you can understand that.

Tang Yue laughed, "Uncle Li, what are you saying? I understand these things, and my grandfather and mother understand them even better, so don't worry."

Lu Zhanheng and Qian Ming, who lived in the cowshed, were good people. We came here on the same train. They even helped catch spies on the train.

If it's within your power, I hope Uncle Li can help them.

Li Qingyang nodded slightly, without saying whether he would help or not, but Tang Yue was already very satisfied.

Before leaving, he added, "Uncle Li, our village does have a medicinal herb factory. Other places may not have telephones, but it would be better for the medicinal herb factory to have one."

Uncle Li should apply to the military about this; I reckon there shouldn't be any major problems.

After this incident, Li Qingyang realized the importance of telephones. He also knew that Tang Yue was saying these things for the good of the village, and he nodded solemnly.

"Yes, I'll apply for it when I get back today. You all need to be careful. Come back as soon as things are settled. I'll have your aunt help tidy up your house."

Tang Yue quickly waved her hand, "Uncle Li, I told you not to go around near my house, I wasn't kidding. You don't need to worry about the house."

There wasn't much stuff left in there anyway. If we ever come back to live here again, we can just clean it up ourselves.

Li Qingyang didn't want to argue with Tang Yue about this issue, so he nodded.

"Hurry up and go. I see that your grandpa and your mom's arms don't seem to be able to move much. Go down the mountain quickly, and if it gets too bad, go to the hospital to get checked out."

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Li. We'll be going now. Take care, Uncle Li."

Sitting in a military green pickup truck, surrounded by a thick green cloth, Tang Yue sat beside Lin Cuicui, holding Lin Cuicui's hand. She subtly channeled her spiritual energy into Lin Cuicui's arm, immediately easing the stiffness and numbness, and gradually her entire body felt refreshed.

It seems much better than having slept all night.

Tang Shengkai reached out and ruffled Tang Yue's hair. "This time, my daughter has exhausted herself again."

Tang Yue nudged her head against Tang Shengkai's hand again, "Dad, this time it was mostly thanks to Grandpa, Mom, and my brothers. I was the last to step in."

Her voice was soft, but Tang Shengkai could understand her. His eyes dimmed for a moment, then returned to normal.

Ultimately, it was his incompetence as a father who failed to take good care of the family. Tang Yue channeled some spiritual energy into everyone, and only then did the exhaustion and numbness in their arms disappear.

As the car turned onto the main road, Tang Yue glanced back casually and brushed past a black sedan.

Tang Yue frowned slightly. Such a car was a rare sight on Nan Island. At least, this was the first time she'd seen one in all the time she'd been there.

And it should only be a little past 4:00 now, right? Which village is this car going to? It's already here so early.

Tang Yue sensed something was amiss, but since she and her family were in the military truck, it certainly wasn't related to their safety. She didn't dwell on it.

Chang Yin gave Tang Shengkai half a day off, and Tang Shengkai settled everyone in the guesthouse. The family chatted about the spies from the previous night. They were all worried; when would this end?

After resting at the guesthouse for two days, Tang Yue was taken to Commander Kang's office by Sun Jinan.

When Tang Yue arrived, Chang Yin and Tang Shengkai were both in the office.

"Thank you, Commander Kang."

Tang Yue's first words surprised Commander Kang for a moment, but he then laughed, "Little girl, you're being so polite with me."

Protecting the personal safety of the people is our responsibility. Besides, we weren't really able to help much this time; it was all thanks to your family.

They truly are the people of China. Whether they are elderly, pregnant women, or children as young as ten, they can all shoulder the responsibility of supporting a family.

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