Lin Chuchu and the others landed the next morning, knowing that no one would harm them.

Because China is currently putting pressure on foreign countries, demanding an explanation for Zhao Lao's death.

The captain was there to pick them up. When he saw the two of them, he said with a serious expression, "You've worked hard."

Lin Chuchu nodded at him.

"Do you want to eat something before you go back? Are you hungry?"

"That's what the captain said."

Lin Chuchu shook her head. She was in a bad mood, and the fact that she hadn't slept much on the plane made her feel a little uncomfortable.

"Let's go first. I'm not hungry. Let's go hand over the mission."

The three of them sat in the car. Lin Chuchu stared blankly out the window at the familiar streets and scenery, but a sense of melancholy filled her heart.

I wonder if, at the moment of his death, Old Zhao was also regretting that he would never see the scenery of his hometown again?

They gave their lives to bring back so much data for China, but how many people will remember the names of these unsung heroes in the future?

Lin Chuchu now only regrets that her abilities are too poor. If only she had special abilities, she could save Old Zhao when he is in danger.

Unfortunately, there was nothing she could do.

The captain had been observing Lin Chuchu's expression in the mirror and knew what she was thinking.

As he got off the bus, he patted Lin Chuchu on the shoulder and said, "You've done a great job. Thank you for bringing so many things back to China. Leave the rest to us."

He couldn't let the researchers be at the forefront; he would ask his superiors for instructions, because Old Zhao couldn't have died in vain.

Lin Chuchu nodded, now that she had regained her composure, and strode into the office, where two people were already seated.

Lin Chuchu had never seen the other person before, so she quickly saluted and greeted him, after all, she was a soldier now.

"Greetings, Commander."

"Comrade Lin, thank you for your hard work. The things you brought back are very important. Please write them down first."

"A leader said with a kind smile."

Lin Chuchu nodded, "Okay, Chief, I'll write it now."

She walked to the table next to her, opened the photos in the room, and copied them down one by one.

The room was quiet, and the two leaders didn't speak, afraid of disturbing Lin Chuchu. If they made a mistake, they would be the ones to blame.

It took me half a day to get everything done. I didn't even go out for lunch; I brought my own food home.

She breathed a sigh of relief only after Lin Chuchu put down her pen.

He picked up the paper again and carefully checked it.

After confirming that everything was correct, Lin Chuchu handed the items to the two leaders.

"Comrade Lin, did Comrade Zhao say anything to you?"

A senior official looked at Lin Chuchu expectantly, wanting to know if Old Zhao had any unfulfilled wishes.

Lin Chuchu nodded and repeated Zhao Lao's words verbatim.

"Old Zhao mentioned his deceased wife several times, saying that it has been exactly ten years since his wife died, and in a few days it will be the anniversary of her death."

Lin Chuchu could tell that the two were very much in love. Unfortunately, Zhao Lao was never able to return to China to pay his respects to his wife before he died.

The room fell silent. After a moment of calm, one of the officers smiled and said to Lin Chuchu, "Comrade Lin, you've had a hard time on this trip. We've asked the base for three days off for you. You can go home and visit your family."

Lin Chuchu nodded; she was naturally very happy to see her family.

"Thank you, sir. I'll be leaving now."

Stepping out of the room, Lin Chuchu saw the setting sun, the sky tinged with orange, looking incredibly beautiful.

The captain stood beside her, and when she looked away, he smiled and said, "Let's go, I'll take you home."

Lin Chuchu nodded. "By the way, Captain, do you have anything else to do later? Mu Chen wants to thank you. Come back with me for a home-cooked meal."

In any case, Mu Chen's life was saved by the captain, and even Lin Chuchu herself was saved by the captain several times.

Although the other party had a mission at the time, it could not erase the fact that the captain had saved them.

The captain shook his head. "No, it would be too much of a bother. I have other things to do after I take you back."

Lin Chuchu looked at me suspiciously, but I glanced at him and said, "You're not lying to me, are you? You have to go today whether you like it or not."

Lin Chuchu was unusually assertive this time; she and her husband were determined to treat everyone to dinner today.

The captain was surprised by Lin Chuchu's words and hesitated for a moment, which made Lin Chuchu realize that he was definitely lying.

Lin Chuchu tried to persuade them a few more times, "If you don't let us treat you to a meal, we'll feel bad. We might need to trouble you again in the future. Just come back with me."

After much persuasion, Lin Chuchu finally got the captain to nod in agreement.

Lin Chuchu quickly took out her pager and sent a message to Mu Chen and his father, saying that they were going back for dinner.

The Mu family knew that Mu Chen had been captured and taken to the village, and they also knew that there was a savior who saved his life.

Hearing that their savior was coming, Mu's mother and father went to buy groceries together, and they bought a lot.

Mu Chen also took a short leave and returned early.

The car drove to the alley entrance but didn't go straight in; the two of them went home one after the other.

Mu Chen was overjoyed to see the captain.

"Captain, welcome, welcome! I've been meaning to invite you to dinner for a while now, and I've finally managed to do it."

Then, he introduced the captain to the Mu family.

The Mu family members were very welcoming to the brigade leader, chatting with him as they spoke.

Lin Chuchu was entangled by the two little ones, and they followed her everywhere, even when she went into the room to change clothes.

Lin Chuchu also missed the two little ones and played with them for a while.

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