Shen Tingzhou took the ledger, looked at it carefully, and couldn't help but laugh: "Impressive! Our Nian'an is really a little adult. She will definitely become a capable person in the future." He paused, and his gaze suddenly became a little serious. "By the way, Wanqiu, I have something to tell you—the army sent me a telegram asking me to go back to carry out a new mission. I may have to leave home for a while."
Lin Wanqiu's heart tightened, and she grasped Shen Tingzhou's hand: "Is the mission dangerous? How long will it take?"
“I can’t say the specifics of the mission,” Shen Tingzhou sighed. “But don’t worry, I’ll take good care of myself and try to come back as soon as possible. While I’m away, you and the children need to take good care of yourselves. If you’re too busy with the workshop, ask Brother Zhou and the others for help. Don’t overwork yourselves.”
When Shen Nian'an heard that her father was leaving, her eyes immediately reddened: "Dad, when are you leaving? Can't you stay? I still want to go to the county town with you to sell baby food."
Shen Tingzhou bent down, picked up his son, and patted his head gently, saying in a tender voice, "Daddy doesn't want to leave either, but Daddy is a soldier, and it's my responsibility to protect the country and our little family. After Daddy finishes his mission, I'll come back to be with you, Mommy, and your sister, and I'll take you to the county town to buy you new toys, okay?"
Shen Nian'an nodded as if she understood, buried her face in Shen Tingzhou's arms, and whispered, "Dad, you must come back soon. I will take good care of Mom and my sister, and I will also learn to manage money better. I will show you my account books when you come back."
Shen Tingzhou held his son tightly, his heart filled with reluctance. He knew this mission might be dangerous, but as a soldier, he had to step forward. He looked at Lin Wanqiu with a firm gaze: "Wanqiu, I'm entrusting the family to you. I will definitely return safely."
Lin Wanqiu nodded, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Don't worry, I'll take good care of the family and wait for you to come back. You must be careful while you're away, and don't make me and the children worry."
As night deepened, the lanterns in the courtyard cast a warm yellow glow, illuminating the family's figures. Lin Wanqiu knew that with Shen Tingzhou's departure, the entire burden of the family fell on her shoulders, but she wasn't afraid—she had the supplies in her spatial storage, the business in her workshop, her sensible son and lovely daughter, and above all, the anticipation of Shen Tingzhou's safe return. She would raise her children well, teach Nian'an about financial management, help him become a better person, and surprise Shen Tingzhou when he returned.
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