When the older sister came home, Zuo Zuo, You You, and her younger brother also came home. As soon as the older sister got home, she ran up to Xiaoman and said, "Mom, I know what platitudes are now."

Zuo Zuo and You You knew what platitudes were, but their younger brother didn't and asked, "Sister, what are platitudes?"

"The gist is," the older sister repeated what Commander Huo's bodyguard had told her, "do you understand?"

The younger brother thought for a moment and said, "I understand. Sister, you're amazing."

The older sister looked at Xiaoman with a beaming smile. (Meaning: Mom, aren't I clever?)

Xiaoman smiled and said, "You did a great job. Mom will give you a day off."

My sister cheered, "Great! I can rest tomorrow!"

When Han Bin came home that evening, his sister told him the same thing again.

After the children were asleep, Han Bin rinsed Xiaoman's feet while chatting with her. "I might be quite busy from now on," Han Bin said. Since Commander Huo had ordered his guards to investigate him, it meant he was suspicious. Although the children said he was sleeping at home that day, Commander Huo might not believe them. The only thing Commander Huo couldn't understand was how Han Bin could know so much in a single day.

"Okay, be careful."

"good."

A few days later, Commander Huo sent Han Bin out on a mission. Although he forbade Qiao Juan from saying anything, he felt that Qiao Yu's matter was definitely related to Han Bin. Everyone in the military region knew that Wang Xiaoman was Han Bin's lifeline, and if Qiao Yu tried to harm Wang Xiaoman, Han Bin would definitely deal with Qiao Yu. He thought that Han Bin would at most beat Qiao Yu up out of consideration for him, but he didn't expect Han Bin to kill Qiao Yu.

He asked his guards to check whether Han Bin was home that day not to prove that Han Bin was not involved in the matter, but to prove that his guess was correct.

Although the children said Han Bin was sleeping at home that day, Commander Huo felt that if Han Bin truly harbored murderous intentions towards Qiao Yu, he would definitely be wary of others, especially him. Therefore, Commander Huo would believe Zuo Zuo and her brother if they said Han Bin wasn't home that day. But he certainly wouldn't believe them if they said Han Bin was sleeping at home.

The only thing Commander Huo couldn't understand was how Han Bin knew so much.

After Han Bin left with his men, Xiao Man asked Lao Shang, "Did Han Bin's trip go smoothly?"

Old Shang said Han Bin's trip went smoothly, so Xiaoman wouldn't interfere anymore.

On the other side, after returning from the city, Qiao Juan would often grumble to Commander Huo in the evenings when she had nothing to do: "Old Huo, I always feel that Qiao Yu was killed by Han Bin."

Commander Huo also felt that Qiao Yu's death was related to Han Bin. But he couldn't say it outright; if he did, Qiao Juan might order him to investigate, but what good would it do? Qiao Yu had indeed embezzled. However, he still voiced his doubts: "Don't talk nonsense. Han Bin is always at the military region; how could he have time to keep an eye on your niece?"

Qiao Juan immediately thought of Xiao Man: "He stays in the military region every day, but Wang Xiao Man doesn't. Wang Xiao Man doesn't work, her child is grown up, and there's someone at home to cook. If she wanted to keep an eye on Yu Yu, she could easily find the time."

Commander Huo thought to himself, "That's right, how could I forget about Wang Xiaoman? Wang Xiaoman is no ordinary woman."

Qiao Juan continued, "She must have remembered that Yu Yu mixed up her two children, so she kept an eye on Yu Yu every day."

"Just guessing, going to sleep."

Qiao Juan wanted to say, "I didn't."

"Shut up and go to sleep."

After Qiao Juan fell asleep, Commander Huo put on his clothes and went to the yard to smoke a few cigarettes.

A dozen days later, Han Bin returned with his men. As soon as Han Bin returned, his sister clung to him and wouldn't get down.

Xiaoman asked Lao Guo to cook several delicious meals for Han Bin.

A few days later, Commander Huo sent Han Bin out again.

Xiaoman asked Lao Shang again, and Lao Shang said that everything was fine, so Xiaoman was relieved.

In the following months, Han Bin frequently went on missions.

Han Bin's increased number of missions caught Commander Wang's attention. A commander's mind is bound to be sharp. Commander Wang quickly understood. However, he didn't interfere, because more missions meant more opportunities to earn merit.

Every time Han Bin went on a mission, Xiao Man would ask Lao Shang about it, and Lao Shang would say it was nothing, so Xiao Man wouldn't worry about it. Every time Han Bin came back, Lao Guo would cook him a lot of delicious food.

Xiaoman took some time to investigate Yangyang's situation. Yangyang's grandparents and father were not dead; they had been exiled to the northern frontier by Qiao Yu.

Yangyang's grandparents are old, and Yangyang's father's health isn't very good either. The winters in northern Xinjiang are especially cold, and Yangyang's grandparents are going there for reform through labor; they certainly can't stay indoors all day. So everyone thought the three of them would die there.

Yangyang's mother thought so too, so she remarried after being persuaded by her family. The family Yangyang's mother married into disliked Yangyang's background and devised a plan to kick him out of their home.

It was Qiao Yu who led a group of people to take Yangyang's grandparents away. When Yangyang went to Qiao Yu to ask for them back, Qiao Yu not only kicked him but also said, "Your grandparents and your father are all dead."

After finding out the details, Xiaoman told Han Bin. Han Bin thought for a moment, "Then let Yangyang stay at his older brother's house for now. By the way, do you know where Qiao Yu took them?"

“Hmm.” Qiao Yu mentioned a place name. Han Bin thought for a moment: “I have a comrade-in-arms from there. I’ll ask him if he can look after them.”

"You have a good relationship with him?"

"Okay." Han Bin looked at Xiao Man and said, "Don't worry, I won't put myself in danger for others."

"Yes. These are special times."

"I see."

Speaking of Yangyang, Han Bin wanted to see if Yangyang was settling in well at their hometown. Han Bin called his older sister in. As soon as she entered, she threw herself into Han Bin's arms: "Dad, did you miss me?"

Han Bin pinched his sister's nose: "Yes, Dad misses you."

"Hehe, Dad, I knew you missed me. Hehe."

After the father and daughter cuddled together for a while, Han Bin asked the older sister, "Can you see Yangyang?"

"able."

"What is Yangyang doing now?"

The older sister looked in the direction of their hometown and said, "Brother Yangyang is in class."

"Going to class? Then after dinner tonight, could you help Dad see what your brother Yangyang is doing? Okay?"

"Okay. Dad, do you miss Yangyang?"

"Hmm. Dad wants to see if he's happy at your uncle's house?"

"happy."

"Really? How did you know?"

The older sister blinked: "I just knew it."

"Alright. But after dinner tonight, could you still help Dad take another look?"

"good."

After dinner, Nao Nao and Tengteng took Zuo Zuo and You You to the kitchen to wash the dishes. Their younger brother also joined in the fun.

Han Bin originally wanted to carry his sister to his and Xiaoman's room. Xiaoman glanced at him and he didn't dare to do it anymore: "Daughter, let's go."

The older sister looked at Xiaoman.

Xiaoman: "You just finished eating."

The older sister patted her tummy and said, "Okay."

After returning to the room, Han Bin asked his sister to check what Yangyang was doing.

The older sister looked in the direction of her hometown and said, "Two aunties are fighting over Yangyang."

Han Bin: "Rob?!"

Xiaoman: "Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

Sister: "No. Those two aunties were fighting over Yangyang."