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Tang Yue opened her mouth in surprise. Was it really necessary to be this addictive?

Chang Yin didn't give Tang Yue more time to think. "In the last two days, we've noticed that the security in the capital seems to be quite bad. Walking down the street, we've seen fights, robberies, child abductions, and people harassing respectable women."

It was bizarre; the police hadn't even arrived yet, and the person had already run away.

Tang Yue recalled the past few days and realized that there seemed to be some security issues in the capital, but since nothing serious had happened, she hadn't paid much attention. It turned out that all of this was aimed at her.

"Through the interrogation of Hezi, the arrival time of the Japanese ships has been basically determined."

Tang Yue immediately looked up at him. "When?"

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be tomorrow night."

Tang Yue frowned. "It seems like we're still in a tight timeframe."

Chang Yin nodded. "Those who received the message to withdraw should have already set off."

Tang Yue wasn't in a hurry; if she went by herself, it should be quick.

"We can set off now."

"Huh?" Tang Yue was a little confused. "Battalion Commander, are you going too?"

Chang Yin looked down at her intently and said, "We're going to get you safely onto the ship."

Tang Yue felt it was unnecessary. "Battalion Commander, I think it's probably not necessary. After all, it's inconvenient with too many people."

Chang Yin had already walked out. "Hurry up. Gutang Old Port is a bit far."

Tang Yue immediately followed. She really couldn't find the location of the old port of Gutang on the existing map. After getting in the car, Sun Jinan was still driving; he had already changed his clothes. "Battalion Commander, where is the old port of Gutang?"

Chang Yin remained silent, and the car drove off. After a while, Chang Yin spoke calmly. "To be precise, that's not a port at all, but at sea. A place some distance from the border, but where you won't get lost."

Tang Yue seemed not to understand, "Doesn't that mean anywhere is fine?"

Chang Yin nodded, then shook his head. "Yes and no. Actually, there is a certain range. The closest place is the dock in Tianjin where you can take a boat directly from Gutang Old Port. So, there are many boats docked in that area, which is why it is called Gutang Old Port."

It was mainly used during wartime; now, almost no one mentions the name anymore.

Tang Yue pursed her lips. It seems that Japan's research on China is really too deep.

Meanwhile, on the southern island, this has been the quietest time Lin Cuicui and her children have had recently. People are stationed around her house every day, and even ordinary neighbors can't get in.

When Tang Shengkai returned with Uncle Xu, Xu Zhiwei, and Qian Xing, it undoubtedly shocked the whole family.

"Uncle Xu, what brings you here?"

Lin Cuicui was extremely surprised, truly both astonished and delighted. "Oh my, look how happy I am! Come in, come in quickly!"

"Oh dear, this South Island is so hot." Uncle Xu said, wiping the sweat from his face with his sleeve as he put things down.

Xu Zhiwei, with his sharp eyes, first spotted the little boy Lin Cuicui had just placed on the large chair. He immediately leaned over and exclaimed, "Hey, this kid's pretty good-looking! He's so fair-skinned. Much better looking than that ugly duckling!"

Lin Cuicui paused in pouring water, then smiled and shook her head, knowing the child was talking about Yueyue. She handed the water glass to Uncle Xu, saying, "Zhiwei, Yueyue isn't so thin anymore, and her hair isn't yellow anymore."

Xu Zhiwei stared at Xixi, nodding without even looking up, "Auntie, I know. I saw her in Beijing. She even threatened me, saying she'd beat me up if I said she was ugly again. Oh my, that look in her eyes, it was really scary."

Lin Cuicui found it amusing, while Tang Shengkai kept his eyes fixed on the busy Lin Cuicui. Since giving birth, Lin Cuicui had done virtually no work, spending her days resting and recuperating, which had made her quite plump and fair-skinned.

And it must be because of his cultivation; he looks much younger than before, and his whole being seems to possess a spiritual aura. He looks ethereal. He simply can't take his eyes off him.

Her smile, in particular, was absolutely captivating. Lin Cuicui felt much relieved to hear that she had seen her daughter, proving that her daughter had arrived safely in the capital.

She turned her head and met Tang Shengkai's burning gaze. Lin Cuicui was stunned for a moment, then glared at Tang Shengkai coquettishly. What kind of look was that? It was as if he wanted to devour her right away.

"Third Brother, where's Yueyue? Did she go to the army?"

Tang Shengkai's heart pounded. "Oh my," he thought, "my wife's voice sounds so lovely!" But after understanding what she had asked, his heart began to race. However, with outsiders present, he couldn't say much.

"Hmm. Where's Dad?"

Lin Cuicui looked up and said, "We've started a vegetable garden over there on the back hill. It's growing quite well lately. Dad went to pick some. He should be back soon."

Just then, Old Li came into the yard carrying a basket of vegetables. When he saw the people sitting inside, Old Li almost thought his eyes were failing him, and he rubbed them.

"Hey, why are you rubbing your eyes? What's wrong? It's only been half a year, and you don't recognize us anymore?"

Old Li immediately perked up, "Hey, Old Xu, what brings you here?"

After a long exchange of pleasantries, Lin Cuicui busied herself preparing a meal. After everyone finished eating, Tang Shengkai arranged for him to stay in an empty house in the family compound. On his way back, Battalion Commander Xu helped him apply for a place at the military base.

In addition, Chang Yin should have also talked to Commander Kang about this matter, so the application went very smoothly.

"What? Yueyue isn't back? She's going to..."

Tang Shengkai quickly covered Lin Cuicui's mouth, saying, "Wife, this is a secret, you can't tell anyone."

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