After receiving the grand commendation from the state, Chen Ping and the soldiers went straight to the celebration banquet in the evening. At the banquet, there were a dazzling array of delicious food, laughter and joy, and the atmosphere was extraordinary.

However, at this moment Chen Ping had no appetite, as his mind had already flown to that warm home.

After waiting for a long time for the celebration banquet to end, Chen Ping said hello to the people around him and hurried back to his home in the military compound.

The night wind gently blew across his face, but it could not soothe the anxiety in his heart.

Around 11pm, Chen Ping finally returned to his familiar home. A soft knock on the door sounded in the silent night. Su Qin and Han Xiaoyu had been waiting anxiously in the house. When they heard the knock on the door, their hearts instantly jumped to their throats, because they knew that Chen Ping had returned home.

Su Qin and Han Xiaoyu hurriedly opened the door, holding the flowers they had prepared for him.

Standing at the door was Chen Ping, whom they had been thinking about day and night. Han Xiaoyu was so excited that her voice trembled, "Brother, you are finally back."

Su Qin hadn't seen Chen Ping for a year and a half. Her eyes were instantly moist. She handed over the flowers with trembling hands and said, "Welcome our hero back safely."

Xiaoyu could no longer suppress her excitement and threw herself into Chen Ping's arms, crying, "Brother, it's great that you're back."

Chen Ping, as usual, gently stroked her head and said softly, "Don't cry, Xiaoyu, I'm back, aren't I?" Xiaoyu nodded repeatedly, "Yeah."

Then, Chen Ping looked at Su Qin affectionately, his eyes full of longing and guilt, "Xiao Qin, I'm back." Su Qin wiped her tears and choked up and said, "It's good to be back."

Chen Ping walked up to her and hugged her affectionately, his voice low and full of guilt, "Xiaoqin, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for a long time."

Su Qin leaned into his arms and shook her head vigorously, "No, it's all worth it now that you're back."

At this moment, the family of three hugged each other tightly, with both joy and sorrow.

Happy to finally be reunited, sad to have experienced separation and worry for the past year and a half.

The lights in the house shone on them, outlining a warm and moving picture.

After Chen Ping came back, he spent a warm day with Su Qin and Han Xiaoyu at home. However, he had the military mission on his shoulders and took responsibility in his heart, so he got up early the next day and went to Longyan headquarters.

The moment he stepped into the Dragon Flame headquarters, a familiar scene came into view. Dragon Flame's warriors had already been waiting there in an orderly manner.

After experiencing a year and a half of brutal war, the soldiers' eyes became more resolute and mature, and their postures became more upright.

Although a year and a half has passed, whenever we recall those days of war, we still cannot forget those comrades who sacrificed heroically.

Especially Lin Ruoxi, she stood quietly by the side, with deep sorrow in her eyes. If nothing unexpected happened, she would enter the marriage hall with Li Tianlang and start a happy new life.

As fate would have it, this beautiful wish was shattered by the ruthless flames of war and could never be realized.

Now, Lin Ruoxi resolutely took over the identity of the leader of Li Tianlang's team. She turned her inner grief into strength, and bravely took on the mission of reviving Long Yan's team.

Chen Ping's return seemed to be a shot of adrenaline for the Longyan Special Forces. From then on, the Longyan Special Forces resumed their previous rigorous training.

Every morning, when the first rays of sunlight shine on the training ground, the soldiers appear on time, with loud slogans and neat and powerful steps.

They sweated and constantly challenged their limits, striving for precision and perfection in every move.

As the days passed, everything returned to normal.

But this peace does not mean comfort and relaxation, but accumulation of strength to maintain peace and be ready to meet new challenges at any time.

Time flies, and soon it is mid-October. The flavor of the New Year is getting stronger and stronger, and the atmosphere of the New Year is gradually spreading.

Chen Ping finished a day's work and returned home. When he opened the door, the house was filled with the aroma of food. Su Qin had already carefully prepared dinner and was waiting for him with a smile.

Han Xiaoyu has also had her holiday and is now helping Su Qin put away the dishes. The scene of the family gathering together is warm and beautiful.

The family sat around the dining table and started eating. Chen Ping took a bite of food and put it in his mouth. After chewing it for a few times, he suddenly said, "Xiao Qin, let's get married!"

Su Qin was slightly stunned, the chopsticks in her hand paused in mid-air, then she looked up at Chen Ping, tears glistening in her eyes, and replied softly, "Yeah."

She had waited too long for this day. If the sudden war between the Northern and Southern Dynasties had not disrupted their original plan, she and Chen Ping might have entered the marriage hall long ago.

Chen Ping looked at Su Qin affectionately. He knew that he could not let his beloved continue to wait, so he mustered up the courage to propose marriage.

When Han Xiaoyu heard the news, she almost jumped up with joy and exclaimed, "Great! I've been looking forward to this day for a long time!"

Chen Ping smiled slightly and continued, "Let's keep the wedding simple this time. We won't notify too many people, just go to the barracks and have some fun with the brothers. Then, we'll go back to your grandmother's home in Nanhai during the New Year, and we'll have a simple wedding there, how about that?"

Su Qin nodded gently and said, "I will listen to you."

Han Xiaoyu said happily: "That's great, I can go to my grandma's house to celebrate the New Year again, I miss it so much!"

Chen Ping looked at Han Xiaoyu with a smile and asked, "Xiaoyu, do you have a boyfriend?"

Han Xiaoyu shook his head and said in confusion: "No, brother, why are you asking me all of a sudden?"

Chen Ping said seriously, "I'm asking for Xiaojie, Xiaoyu. Xiaojie is a good guy. I met him during the Northern and Southern Dynasties War. He is very brave and responsible. He was the first to capture the enemy's high ground. He is also a national special combat hero. He has always liked you. If you are with him, I will feel relieved."

Han Xiaoyu's nose was sore, and she said with a choked voice: "Brother, I know. Xiaojie contacted me and told me. I listened to you. I promised that after graduating from college, if he came to me, I would get along with him. If so, I am willing to marry him."

Su Qin smiled with relief and said, "Xiaoyu, you have really grown up."

Chen Ping also showed a relieved smile and said, "Well, let's eat!"

The family continued to eat their meal warmly, and the house was filled with warmth and happiness.