Comrade Zhang chimed in, “We’re not trying to make things difficult for you. You’re the kind of people who do things this way. You don’t have anything, yet you detain people and won’t let them go home. Who taught you that?”

That doesn't make sense. We have a policy of treating prisoners of war well, but you guys are making things difficult for your own comrades.

If you don't give us a clear and convincing explanation for what happened today, we'll go to the old commander and reason with him.

Comrade Zhang, that's really something. His own son was detained and he couldn't even see a trace of him. There's no way it's like that.

You say it's understandable that the children went out on missions, but the children have clearly come back, and they dare to do this for some trivial matter?

When the head of the investigation team saw these two elderly comrades, he had to speak to them with respect. Putting aside the identities of these two old men, based on the information they currently had, they really couldn't produce any evidence to say that these two people had any problems.

"My lords, don't worry. I understand how you feel. We didn't say we were detaining them. We're just asking these two kids to cooperate with our investigation. We haven't finished investigating yet. This is for the good of your children. It's alright, they'll be back soon."

Song Zhanguo glared at him and said, "There are only a few days left until the New Year. Have you even thought about it? If my son goes out on a mission, we will support him without hesitation."

We are not unreasonable people. When have we, as parents, ever held our children back?

But can you explain to me why, given the current situation, the two children are unable to return home and are not allowed to see anyone?

Do you know what? We thought both children had died because we hadn't heard from them.

What kind of mess are you making of? Come on, you said you couldn't get through the interrogation, right? We'll help you with the interrogation. Where's the evidence? Produce all the witnesses and physical evidence, and let's discuss it. If it makes sense, we'll leave right away.

That doesn't make sense. I'm sorry, but Lao Zhang and I will stay here today. We'll leave when you release my son.

Don't say we're being unreasonable. There's a place where reason prevails. Let's go find the old leader and resolve this matter while we're at it."

If this matter really escalates to the point of public confrontation, the team leader admits he doesn't have the ability to retaliate.

Although this matter was arranged by his superiors, he knew a little about the situation. To say that Jiang Jinyu was Cobra was pure nonsense, but the problem was that he had no evidence to prove that the other party was not.

If this matter really gets out, it's probably these people who will lose face.

They had already heard about Jiang Qiao before they came. Her glorious deeds were widely known, especially since they had even met her.

You know, if we make a scene, they not only lack the confidence, but they also don't have the face to do it.

"Oh dear, you two old comrades, you're too kind. It's not that serious. You're both so busy with work, how could we let you come here to stay? Please wait here, I'll go and ask the leaders right away."

Seeing the other person push open the door and leave, Song Zhanguo and Comrade Lao Zhang exchanged a smile.

They can bluff all they want. Do they really think that by detaining their two sons, they can make Zhang Dalei and Song Shutian bow down? They are underestimating the children they raised.

As soon as the team leader left, someone came in to pour water for the two of them.

"Sir, please have some water. Our team leader will be back soon. Please wait a moment."

Song Zhanguo looked up at the other person; he was just an ordinary young man.

"Young comrade, may I ask, have Song Shutian and the others been eating and sleeping normally these past two days?"

The young soldier stood at attention and said, "Reporting, sir, these are not my jurisdiction, so I'm not quite sure. How about I go and ask around for you?"

Song Zhanguo waved his hand. "Alright, then I'll ask around and find out what your job is in this group, young comrade, which is under your jurisdiction."

"Reporting to the commander, I am responsible for delivering water and food to the people inside."

Comrade Zhang nodded, then asked, "How much do they eat at each meal?"

"Reporting to the commander, we had a bowl of vegetables and a bowl of rice for each meal, and there was no waste."

Comrade Zhang chuckled and said, "You little rascal, we were worried sick at home, but they've been eating just fine. It's good that they're staying here; they're saving the family food."

"Young comrade, tell your team leader to hurry up, we have other things to do. With his inefficiency, this would have delayed military operations in the past."

Both heads of the family have come knocking on our door. Even the head of the investigation team doesn't dare to go against Song Zhanguo and his team. He can't make the decision himself, but he can ask the leaders to make the decision.

After hearing the report, the superior glanced at the person next to him, covered the phone, and said, "What should we do? The parents have come knocking on our door. If we don't release them, I might not be able to handle the situation."

The other party smiled and said, "Even if you can't hold on, you have to hold on for me. Before the investigation is clear, we can't let a single one go. That's the answer."

The team leader was dumbfounded when he heard his superior's reply. "Oh, sir, what if these two start fighting?"

"What do you mean, 'what to do'? Just follow the rules. If that doesn't work, let them come to me. They're going too far."

The investigation team leader, feeling uneasy after receiving a reply, returned to find the two elderly men sitting in chairs drinking tea, their faces showing distress.

"My lords, it's like this. Our leaders said that before the investigation is clear, no one is allowed to contact anyone outside. Please understand our work, as this matter is of great importance."

Song Zhanguo sighed, "Did your leader say this? That old guy doesn't give me any face at all. Lao Zhang, let's go settle accounts with him later. There's no place to reason with him."

Comrade Zhang nodded. "Okay, also, I want to see my son. If you're worried, send someone to accompany him. I can only feel at ease when I see that he's alright."

Remember, our son, they were cooperating with your investigation; they are not criminals.

If two people want to meet, the team leader can't just say no, right?

"Gentlemen, how about we meet at the window? You know we're following the rules, so please don't make things difficult for us."

Song Zhanguo waved his hand and said, "We won't make things difficult for you. We just need to confirm whether this person is alright or not. Come on, take us there to see."

Song Shutian and Zhang Dalei never dreamed that their father would come to see them in person. In particular, the feeling of the father and son looking at each other through the window was heartbreaking.

We're usually too busy with work to spend much time with our elderly parents, but at this time, they, as their children, are the ones who cause their parents worry. They can't say anything, their eyes are just filled with tears.

Song Zhanguo sighed, "Just cooperate with their work properly. If you're right, you're right. If you're wrong, then reflect on it properly."

Eat well, don't worry your mom and me.

Song Shutian nodded, his voice choked with emotion. "Dad, I'm alright—"