"Shenxi, the holidays are coming up soon. What are your plans for when you go back?"

"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

"Of course, if you have something to do, then forget it?"

"What is it you want to say first?"

"It's not that I think you're pretty good, and I thought you'd be free during the holidays."

Let's go to the nearby mountains together. Even if we don't catch wild boars, we can at least hunt some wild game.

"To be honest, since I've finally come back home, I should at least bring some good things for my family, right?"

"Yes? Shenxi, if you have time, let's go together then."

"That's not a problem, but I need to go home and check things out first."

Since I haven't been back for so long, I have to go home and visit first.

If anything happens at home, I have to take care of things at home first.

If there's nothing else, wait for my message. I'll call you then, and we'll arrange a time to go into the mountains together.

"Okay, we'll do as you say. We'll get back to you later."

"good."

Seeing that the others had gone to chat with other people, and with nothing to do, he closed his eyes and thought about whether he could have a good time when he got home this time.

Don't let his young age fool you; he's a year or two younger than his classmates. There are plenty of smart people out there these days.

Many people his age go to university, but very few choose to attend a military academy like he did.

However, one thing is very strange. Recently, the teachers at school have all seemed odd and have appeared particularly flustered. I wonder what's going on.

If this doesn't work, I have to go home and ask my father properly. I must not forget what might have happened.

But Shen Xi never imagined that this trip home would not only confirm his suspicions.

He was surprised to learn that Uncle Li and his master, who lived next door to them, had died in a mission.

Although he didn't know how deep his master's and Uncle Li's skills were, he wondered how they could just suddenly disappear.

What exactly happened? No matter how he asked, the old man didn't know, since they weren't on the mission together.

"Alright, third brother, now that your master and your Uncle Li have sacrificed themselves, you can't let this ruin you."

Another reason is that the situation in the city has become increasingly unclear recently.

Mianmian chose to go to the Northeast to work in the countryside. One of your tasks now that you're back on vacation is to go to the Northeast to see her in person.

Otherwise, your mother and I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving her there.

Another thing is, after you come back, try not to wander around aimlessly.

Once you're back at school, don't contact your family unless absolutely necessary. If the school assigns you any tasks, accept them if you're confident in your abilities.

Remember, your safety is paramount; do not act rashly.

Shen Xi hadn't recovered from the shock of her master's sacrifice when she heard from her father that Mianmian had been sent to the countryside to work.

There was nothing left, but he couldn't figure it out for a moment, so he just stared blankly at Shen Bowen.

Seeing his reaction, Shen Bo knew that his son couldn't accept it for the time being, but since it had already happened, the living could only look forward, so he said to her.

"What you need to remember now is that only when you have the ability and the strength will you be able to succeed."

No matter where Mianmian is, or where you are, even if you are thousands of miles apart, you can still support her.

But under this premise, you must first learn to protect yourself, otherwise how will you protect Mianmian?

Another point is that, judging from the current situation in Beijing, your dad really doesn't understand it.

Moreover, many people, even those in higher positions than your father, were demoted.

If one day your parents also face this situation, and you four siblings survive unscathed, you will become our family's, that is, your mother and I, and even Mianmian's, greatest support.

But if any one of you four siblings gets into trouble, we'll be distracted, and Mianmian will lose a source of support.

You must remember that in this world, besides your parents, the only people you four siblings can rely on are your parents.

But given the current situation, your father has no choice but to make the strangest possible plan, you understand?

It was only at this moment that Shen Xi realized the seriousness of the matter far exceeded his imagination.

But no matter how difficult it is, logically speaking, Mianmian shouldn't have gone to the countryside.

He asked his father, somewhat puzzled.

"Dad, if it's as serious as you say, why did Mianmian choose to go to the countryside at this time?"

Even without her master, and without the protection of you and Mom, she could theoretically stay in the city, right?

Shen Bowen knew this all too well, but no matter what the situation in the city was like now, it wasn't suitable for her to stay alone as a child. Seeing that her son hadn't figured it out yet, she said...

"What you're saying is something that not only your parents understand, but even Mianmian understands."

But when Dad told you, if Mianmian were just two or three years older, she could have lived a stable life in the city.

But it's not possible now. Not only is she still young, but with the sacrifice of your Uncle Li and Master, the compensation from above is not enough to keep Mianmian in the city.

Given the current situation outside, it's not suitable for her to live alone, whether in the city or at our house.

On the contrary, if they went to the countryside, no one would know the situation, and because Mianmian was the daughter of a martyr, anyone who dared to make a move against her would have to think twice about the consequences.

"But Dad! Even if what you say is right, if something really happens to Mianmian, I'm afraid we won't be able to help much?"

"Don't worry about that. If I don't make proper arrangements, how can I, your father, agree to let her cut in line?"

"Yes, Dad, is what you just said really that serious?"

"Not only will it not be safe, but the countryside will probably be safer than the city. That's why we arranged for Mianmian to go to the countryside."

"Dad, what should I do?"

"What should I do? After you've visited Mianmian, find a chance to leave and don't contact your family again."

If anything really happens, your dad will find a way to contact you four siblings then.

"But Dad, how could that be possible?"

"Regardless of whether it's possible or not, nothing is more important than life. Remember, only if you four siblings are safe and sound can your parents and we be at ease and have no worries."

Otherwise, by then, there will be no way to plan ahead for the future.

Over the years, your father has been through countless battles, and every time he dared to charge forward without having a foolproof plan.

But this time is different. Given the uncertain situation, your father can only make arrangements for the four of you siblings first; everything else will have to be dealt with one step at a time.