The next day, just as dawn was breaking, the entire Qin family sprang into action.

He Shumin was so excited that she couldn't sleep well all night. Before dawn, she got up and stewed a pot of chicken soup. She also specially dug out her treasured malted milk powder to prepare for entertaining her in-laws.

Qin Zhenbang also had a happy expression on his face. He paced back and forth in the yard, constantly checking his watch.

Grandma Qin was even more energetic, holding Su Tang's hand and repeatedly saying:

"Good, good to see you! Now that our in-laws are here, the house is truly lively! Tangtang, when you see your grandma later, you mustn't cry, you have to be happy."

Su Tang nodded with a smile, but her heart was pounding with anticipation.

Around noon, Qin Ye drove his military jeep, carrying Su Tang, Qin Zhenbang, and He Shumin, towards the military airport on the outskirts of the city.

The wind on the plateau was still biting, but everyone in the car felt a burning passion in their hearts.

The military airfield was heavily guarded, with several silver-gray fighter jets parked on the runway, exuding a chilling atmosphere.

Not long after, accompanied by a huge roar, a twin-engine military transport plane approached from afar and landed smoothly on the runway.

Su Tang's heart leaped into her throat. She gripped Qin Ye's hand tightly, her eyes fixed on the slowly opening cabin door.

The first person to step off the gangway was Uncle Lin Wenbo. He was wearing a crisp police uniform, standing tall and straight, and seemed even more composed than he had been in the past few months. He spotted Su Tang and Qin Ye in the crowd at a glance, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

Immediately afterwards, supported by a young guard, a familiar figure appeared.

It's my maternal grandmother.

The old woman wore a new dark purple cotton-padded coat, her hair neatly combed. Although she looked tired from her journey, she was full of energy. The moment she saw Su Tang standing in the wind, her cloudy eyes lit up, and all her fatigue vanished.

"Tangtang!"

"grandmother!"

Su Tang could no longer hold back, let go of Qin Ye's hand, and ran over quickly.

"Silly child, why are you crying?" Grandma's hands trembled slightly as she gently patted her back, scolding her while tears streamed down her face. "Let Grandma see if you've lost weight... Hmm, you haven't lost weight, and you look well. It seems that the Qin family boy hasn't mistreated you."

As she spoke, her gaze passed over Su Tang and landed on Qin Ye, who was quickly catching up.

Those were eyes weathered by time, filled with scrutiny, yet also with the loving kindness of an elder.

"Hello, Grandma, hello, Uncle." Qin Ye walked up to them, bowed respectfully, and said in a loud and clear voice with a humble attitude, "You must have had a long journey."

"You must be Qin Ye?" Grandma looked him up and down. He was tall, with healthy skin, bright and honest eyes, and stood straight like a young poplar tree. She nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, he's a good young man. He gives people a sense of security. We'll be entrusting our Tangtang to you from now on."

"Grandma, don't worry, I will treat her with my life." Qin Ye's promise was firm and resolute.

The group returned to the military compound in a lively atmosphere.

The dowry was transported along with the transport plane.

There were eight huge red lacquered camphor wood chests.