The concern shown by the three little ones brought tears to the eyes of Chu Zhenyuan and Chu Yan, two tough and ruthless men who were usually very powerful.

Chu Zhenyuan picked up the bowl, drank every last drop of the chicken soup, ate the green vegetable, and sighed contentedly.

"Great! This is the best meal I've ever had in my life!"

Chu Yan also ate the piece of chicken, feeling a warm current flow from his stomach to his heart: "Thank you, my little ones."

Ye Nian'an and Chi Xinyao smiled knowingly as they watched.

After finishing his meal, Chu Zhenyuan put down his bowl and slammed his hand on the table, his voice filled with unprecedented relief and exhilaration.

"That felt great! That really felt great! Those bastards finally got what they deserved! I've finally gotten my revenge for being wrongly accused, dismissed, and demoted!"

"However, what makes me happier than revenge is getting rid of these scourges for the country! If these parasites aren't eliminated, they will destroy our army and our country sooner or later!"

He looked at Chu Yan, then at Ye Nian'an, his tone filled with satisfaction and pride.

"Although our Chu family has experienced some hardships, we have done a great service for this place before leaving the 74th Division!"

"And all of this is thanks to our Chu family's greatest lucky star—Niannian!"

"If it weren't for Niannian, if it weren't for her discovering that ledger, these parasites would have remained at large for who knows how long!"

Ye Nian'an was a little embarrassed by the praise, and playfully stuck out her tongue: "Dad, don't say that. I was just lucky, a blind cat stumbled upon a dead mouse."

Chu Zhenyuan laughed and said, "This isn't just a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse; it's like even God couldn't bear to see it and specially reserved this great achievement for us to remember!"

"Yes, it's all thanks to Niannian~"

Chi Xinyao found her daughter-in-law pleasing to the eye in every way!

Since Ye Nian'an married into the Chu family, so many happy things have happened.

If it weren't for Ye Nian'an...

Chi Xinyao didn't even dare to think about how they would get through those years when they were wrongly dismissed and demoted.

There's even a possibility that something bad could happen!

Chu Yan also held Ye Nian'an's hand tightly, his deep eyes filled with endless tenderness and pride.

The meal was thoroughly enjoyed, sweeping away the gloom of the past few days.

In the afternoon, the courtyard became even more lively.

After finishing his urgent official business, Division Commander Li Liqiang rushed over with Ye Hui.

"Old Chu! I heard your family is having a victory celebration banquet today, how could I be left out!"

Before Li Liqiang even arrived, his booming laughter, as clear as a bell, rang out.

Ye Hui followed behind, and as soon as he entered the room, his gaze locked onto Ye Nian'an.

His young, handsome face was filled with pride: "Niannian! You're amazing!"

"Uncle Li, Second Brother, please have a seat!"

Ye Nian'an smiled and poured them hot tea.

Li Liqiang didn't stand on ceremony. He plopped down, picked up his teacup, and took a big gulp.

Then, he looked intently at Chu Yan and patted him heavily on the shoulder.

"Ayan, you did a great job this time!"

He put down his teacup, the smile on his face gradually fading, replaced by a profound look befitting a strategist.

"Let me tell you something from the bottom of my heart. Originally, Ayan, you applied to be transferred back to Haicheng. Although everyone could understand, it's only natural for people to do this for their families."

"But to be honest, there will always be some voices who think that you are doing this for comfort and that you have lost your edge, which will ultimately have some impact on your future development."

The room fell silent the moment those words were spoken.

Chi Xinyao and Ye Nian'an exchanged a glance, both knowing that Li Liqiang was telling the truth.

However, Li Liqiang changed the subject.

"But now! It's different! Completely different!"

"This time, you not only cleared the Chu family's name, but also personally tore open a huge cancer within the 74th Division! This achievement, this account book, its weight is enough to shake the Beijing area!"

"I just spoke with the old leader in the Beijing area today. His evaluation of you can be summed up in just eight words: 'Pillars of the nation, unparalleled in loyalty and courage!'"

"Ayan! Your transfer back to Haicheng is no longer a retreat, but a powerful leap forward, ready to unleash your full potential! The unparalleled achievement you have made is the most solid and shining foundation for your future! Your future is limitless!"

These words were powerful and resounding, stirring the hearts of everyone present!

yes!

Thanks to this swift and decisive action, Chu Yan's future has been paved with an incredibly bright and promising path!

Chu Yan stood up. He didn't look at Li Liqiang, but instead fixed his eyes, filled with endless affection, on Ye Nian'an.

"Uncle Li, you flatter me."

His voice was deep and firm: "No matter where I am, I will do my duty to the country and the people, and I will never let down the country and everyone's expectations."

He paused, then grasped Ye Nian'an's hand, tightening his grip, his voice filled with an unyielding tenderness and pride.

"I will not let Niannian down. In the end, everything I have today is thanks to Niannian. Without her, there would be no Chu Yan today."

This heartfelt confession is more touching than any sweet words.

Ye Nian'an felt as if her heart was filled with honey, sweet and blushing, and two beautiful blushes appeared on her face.

"Ouch! This dog food is so plentiful, it's making my teeth ache!"

Li Liqiang laughed heartily, pointing at Chu Yan and saying, "You little rascal, you're quite the smooth talker! But what Ayan said is right, Nian Nian deserves the most credit this time!"

"This girl is simply a lucky star for your Chu family! She's accomplished such a great feat right from the start!"

Li Liqiang clearly still considered Ye Nian'an's contribution to discovering the ledger.

Upon hearing this, Chi Xinyao immediately perked up, her enthusiasm for showing off her daughter-in-law unstoppable.

"Commander Li, you don't know this! My Niannian's abilities go far beyond simply finding an account book!"

"oh?"

Li Liqiang immediately became interested and raised an eyebrow: "Sister-in-law, is there any other surprise I don't know about?"

Chu Zhenyuan cleared his throat, a proud expression on his face saying "My daughter-in-law is the best in the world," and added.

"Old Li, do you think Niannian was just lucky? Her abilities were already on full display on the train to our place!"

"On the train? What happened? Did you run into trouble on the way?"

Looking at his wife's adorable expression, a little embarrassed yet unable to hide her pride, Chu Yan smiled indulgently before recounting the events that had transpired on the train.

Throughout the entire narration, the room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The expressions on Li Liqiang's face, from initial curiosity to surprise in the middle, and finally to shock, were more exciting than watching a movie!

His eyes were wide open, his mouth slightly agape, and he forgot to put down the teacup he was holding, not even noticing that the tea had gone cold.

"I...my darling..."