Xu Dong's father sacrificed himself to protect this land, but you treated his son like an animal! you……"

Shen Liwu said, “Chief.”

"Why don't we let Xu Dong live with us? We'll support him."

Chief Jiang turned his head, the anger in his eyes subsided a little, he looked at Shen Liwu, frowned slightly, “Are you willing to adopt Xu Dong?”

He looked at Zhou Yanjing, his eyes full of inquiry.

Shen Liwu nodded, her eyes firm, “I do. Xu Dong is a sensible child, not to mention that he is the orphan of Yanjing’s comrades, we can’t watch him continue to suffer.”

Zhou Yanjing stood aside and nodded, "As long as my wife is willing, I have no objection."

Commander Jiang glanced between the two of them, and after a moment, he sighed, "If that's the case, then let's do as you wish. However, we still have to ask the child if he is willing, after all, it involves the child's custody."

Shen Liwu smiled slightly, “We understand, thank you for your support, Chief.”

Xu Dong raised his head and looked at Shen Liwu and Zhou Yanjing, his eyes flickering with hope, but with a hint of uncertainty, "Is it really possible?"

Shen Liwu squatted down and gently touched his head, his voice gentle and firm, "Of course, you can live with us from now on, okay?"

Xu Dong's lips trembled slightly, tears welled up again, and he nodded hard, "Yeah."

Zhang Damei watched from the side, her eyes also a little moist, she wiped the corners of her eyes.

"Sister Shen, Deputy Commander Zhou wanted to adopt Xu Dong before, but you were not married at that time, and he was afraid that you would mind and not agree, so he decided to adopt him to Captain Gao's family. You two really think alike."

When Shen Liwu heard this, her heart was slightly shocked and she looked up at Zhou Yanjing.

Yes, based on her previous personality, she didn't like Zhou Yanjing. If she had another child, she probably wouldn't be willing to get married.

"In that case, it's decided." Commander Jiang's voice was steady and full of unquestionable authority. "I'll arrange for someone to handle the formalities. We'll move in tonight!"

The wind blew past with a cool breeze, blowing the corners of everyone's clothes and causing a slight tremor.

Xu Dong stood beside Shen Liwu. His thin figure cast a long shadow under the light, making him look particularly frail.

Shen Liwu gently held Xu Dong's hand, her fingertips touched his cold palm, and she felt a pang of pain in her heart.

"Come on, let's go home first." Her voice was soft, as if she was afraid to disturb this fragile child.

Xu Dong looked up at her, a hint of timidity and hesitation flashed in his eyes, but he finally nodded and let her lead him forward.

Zhou Yanjing followed behind the two of them, his eyes fell on Xu Dong's back, then turned around to pack Xu Dong's things.