The sharp-eyed DaDa was the first to spot the target, waving his little arms excitedly.

A tall and imposing figure stepped out of the carriage first.

Wearing a military green overcoat, crisp epaulets, and military boots, he stepped onto the platform with an air of decisiveness and efficiency.

That handsome face, so chiseled and sculpted, could only belong to Chu Yan.

The moment he appeared, it was as if all the surrounding noise had stopped.

His deep gaze, sharp as a hawk's, instantly locked onto the beautiful figure he had been longing for day and night in the crowd.

"Nian Nian!"

A tender smile instantly appeared on Chu Yan's lips as he strode towards her.

"Brother Yan!"

Ye Nian'an could no longer hold back and, like a fluttering butterfly, rushed into his arms.

The familiar embrace, with its faint scent of tobacco and soapberry, was firm and warm, instantly dispelling all her waiting and longing.

"I'm back."

Chu Yan held Ye Nian'an tightly, resting his chin on the top of her fragrant hair, his voice low and hoarse, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

"Daddy!"

The three little ones also staggered over, each grabbing a leg and refusing to let go.

Immediately afterwards, Chu Zhenyuan and Ye Hui also got out of the car one after another.

"Grandpa! Second Uncle!"

The three little ones shouted in unison in their childish voices.

"Oh, my dear grandchildren! I've missed you so much! Let Grandpa give you a hug!"

Chu Zhenyuan felt a lump in his throat and his eyes reddened. He immediately ran over and hugged the three little ones, kissing and nuzzling them.

"Don't do that, Grandpa, it itches!"

The three children were amused by Chu Zhenyuan's beard and laughed heartily.

After Chu Zhenyuan put down the three little ones, it was Ye Hui's turn.

Ye Hui effortlessly pulled the three little ones into his arms, his resolute face showing a hint of anticipation: "Big Brother, Second Brother, Third Brother, did you miss your Second Uncle?"

"I want to~"

The three little ones responded in their sweet, childlike voices, each giving the other a kiss.

This completely melted Ye Hui's heart.

Chi Xinyao stepped forward, looked at Chu Zhenyuan, and softly called out, "Zhenyuan."

"Why."

Seeing his beloved wife, Chu Zhenyuan was also filled with emotion. He couldn't help but take her hand and press it repeatedly in his large palm: "Xinyao, I'm back."

"You've had a really tough time these past few days."

"It's not hard at all. With Niannian and the others around, I don't feel tired at all."

Chi Xinyao's eyes reddened slightly: "But you... seem to have lost a bit of weight."

"Hey, hey, don't do this! Do you want your man to be heartbroken?"

Chi Xinyao blushed and playfully punched Chu Zhenyuan's chest with her little fist, scolding, "You old man, how old are you? You're so glib!"

This prompted Chu Zhenyuan to burst into laughter: "Hahaha~ In front of my wife, I'll always be that naive young man~"

Ye Hui carried the three little ones to Ye Nian'an and the others: "Dad, Mom, Big Brother, Third Brother, Niannian, I'm back~"

Looking at his second son, who had completely transformed into a tough and resolute soldier, Ye Xiang nodded repeatedly, full of pride: "It's good that you're back safe and sound, it's good that you're back!"

Ye Nian'an flashed her warmest smile and opened her arms wide: "Second Brother, welcome home!"

Ye Hui put down the three little ones and gave his most precious little sister a deep hug, his voice gentle as water: "Thank you, Niannian."

After the hug, Ye Hui bumped fists with Ye Yao and Ye Sheng.

Ye Yao smiled slightly: "Second brother, you've gotten quite strong. Are you getting used to life in the army?"

Ye Hui puffed out his chest, brimming with pride: "It's a habit! I undergo training every day in the army, and I even received an advanced recruit award!"

Ye Sheng hooked his arm around Ye Hui's shoulder and said with a grin, "Second brother, you're really amazing! I'll be relying on you to protect me from now on!"

Ye Hui punched Ye Sheng directly: "You little brat, all you do is tease your second brother~ How's your business going?"

"Oh well, it's so-so."

The group chatted enthusiastically as they headed home.

Upon returning to the Chu family compound, Chi Xinyao and the others immediately busied themselves in the kitchen, filling the entire courtyard with the aroma of food.

"Daddy! Come and see your little brother and sister!"

As soon as he entered, Chu Yan was surrounded by the three little ones and pulled to the bedside of the seven little babies.

Although he had seen the seven children before he left, seeing these seven exquisitely beautiful, identical little figures again filled his heart with an indescribable warmth and awe.

The seven little ones seemed to sense their father's return, opening their big, bright eyes and curiously looking at the tall man in front of them, making soft, sweet "ee-ee-ya-ya" sounds.

Chu Yan squatted down, carefully extending his finger to gently touch the little face of Si Si, who was closest to him.

Its texture was as soft as a piece of fine tofu and as smooth as a peeled egg.

It instantly melted the heart of his tough, iron-willed man into a pool of spring water.

"Thank you for your hard work, Niannian."

Chu Yan turned his head and looked at Ye Nian'an beside him, his eyes filled with tenderness and love that almost overflowed.

She must have suffered so much to give birth to ten such lovely children for him and raise them.

Ye Nian'an winked playfully: "Hmm, knowing how hard I work, you'll pay me back for the rest of your life."

"good."

Chu Yan's expression was solemn, as if he were making a vow before the red flag.

"I'll spend my whole life paying for it."

Chu Zhenyuan and Ye Hui were overjoyed. They hadn't seen the seven little ones in a long time. They looked at them and touched them again and again around the bed, praising them incessantly.

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