Chapter 538: Not a single piece of news
"Huh?" Liu Guifang asked, "Going to work at this hour? Is something wrong?"
Political Commissar Zhang's tone remained calm and composed. He smiled and said, "It's nothing major. We're just going to a meeting. Although we're on holiday for the Spring Festival, we still need to keep a close eye on our work, otherwise the officers and soldiers will become lazy."
"My dear sisters-in-law, I'm so sorry, please bear with us. This is just the nature of our work, there's nothing we can do about it."
Since the leader had said so, Bai Zhi and Liu Guifang naturally expressed their understanding and support, saying, "We understand."
Before leaving, Political Commissar Zhang handed his son to Liu Guifang, saying, "Little Liu, my son Xiaowei will probably need your help again tonight."
"That's no big deal."
He instructed his son, "Xiaowei, you'll sleep with your brother Xiaokai tonight. Don't be naughty, and take your medicine by yourself."
Xiao Wei was clearly used to this situation, and calmly nodded before continuing to watch TV.
Ye Qingbai stood up and waited for Political Commissar Zhang to call on him and issue the order.
If he were to actually attend the meeting, a platoon leader like him would naturally not be qualified to participate.
I'm afraid...
Just then, Political Commissar Zhang's voice rang out, "Platoon Leader Ye, you're coming with us too."
"good."
Lu Ye had already changed his shoes, patted Bai Zhi's head to reassure her, and then waited to depart.
Political Commissar Zhang turned around, and his expression instantly became solemn and serious.
Instructor Yang said he was going home to change his clothes, but Political Commissar Zhang stopped him, saying, "No need to change, just go now."
They immediately understood and, without further delay, as soon as they left the family compound, Political Commissar Zhang's jeep was waiting outside. The four of them got in and drove away quickly.
After the men left, Liu Guifang and Bai Zhi both felt heavy-hearted.
As military spouses, they naturally understood that Political Commissar Zhang's talk of a meeting was just an excuse.
Even when meetings are held, they are only held when there is an urgent task.
If it weren't for an urgent mission, would Ye Qingbai also need to be called away?
Liu Guifang, being older, was worried that Bai Zhi would be concerned, so she smiled and comforted her, "Xiao Bai, don't worry, they'll be back after the meeting, everything will be fine."
"Is it really just a meeting?" Bai Zhi asked, looking at her.
Liu Guifang forced a smile, avoiding eye contact with Bai Zhi, "They hold meetings frequently."
Bai Zhi naturally understood that Liu Guifang was trying to comfort her. Not wanting to put Liu Guifang in a difficult position, she smiled and said, "I know."
"Xiao Zhi, it's okay, don't worry, I'll go wash the dishes."
Bai Zhi said, "Sister-in-law, let me wash up. You rest for a while."
Liu Guifang still helped Bai Zhi wash the pot, and then left with the two children.
Before leaving, he repeatedly reassured Bai Zhi, telling her not to worry, that they would be back after the meeting.
Bai Zhi agreed verbally, but how could she not be worried in her heart?
She knew better than anyone why Lu Ye and the others had rushed back to their unit in such a hurry.
But she figured that even if they had a mission, they probably wouldn't go too far.
If I go too far, I'll at least come back to say hello and make some arrangements at home.
Bai Zhi stayed at home, unable to watch any TV programs. She sat on the sofa and waited all night.
She drifted in and out of sleep several times, only to wake up several times in a daze.
However, Lu Ye never returned.
In the morning, she finally couldn't resist going to find Liu Guifang to see if Instructor Yang had returned.
Instructor Yang is unlikely to carry out the mission.
She went to Liu Guifang's door and asked around, but was disappointed.
Instructor Yang has not returned to this day.
"Sister-in-law, did Instructor Yang call?"
"There is no telephone installed at home."
Liu Guifang said, "Commissar Zhang's family does have a phone, but Xiaowei stayed at my house last night, so I doubt Commissar Zhang will call home."
Moreover, they don't contact their families when they have special work commitments.
Therefore, their family members never inquire about their work.
Otherwise, you'll only get a lecture from Lao Yang.
"Xiaobai, it's okay. Don't cook today. Come eat at your sister-in-law's. Let's all stay together and have some fun."
Bai Zhi smiled and politely declined, "Sister-in-law, no need, I have things to do at home, I can just eat something by myself."
Having received no news of the fallen leaves, he couldn't eat at all, nor did he want to stay at anyone else's house. He just wanted to go home and think quietly about what to do.
After returning home, Bai Zhi spent half a day worrying, but had no solution and could only wait.
She dared not sit still; she felt anxious as soon as she sat down.
So she cleaned the house inside and out, and then started doing laundry. Although there wasn't anything dirty, she still threw all the sheets and covers into the washing machine.
She also knew that as a military wife, it was a big taboo for her to be so unsteady and uncalm. After all, there was still a long road ahead, and it was normal for Lu Ye to go on missions or suddenly disappear.
She needs to be mentally prepared and have the ability to deal with various problems.
She understands the principles.
But when the same thing actually happens to you, how can you remain completely calm, especially since he had a brush with death before they got married?
Now that she's out on a dangerous mission, how can she feel at ease at home?
By the afternoon, Lu Ye and Instructor Yang had not returned, and Political Commissar Zhang had not gone home either.
But Wang Yumei from next door came back.
Wang Yumei opened the door with a very loud and violent sound, as if she was in a bad mood.
Bai Zhi was used to this; this woman was inherently irritable.
She noticed some clanging and banging coming from next door, and turned up the TV volume.
It was almost noon, and she was too lazy to cook for herself, mainly because she had no appetite and didn't feel hungry.
At that moment, she couldn't eat at all.
She poured herself a glass of water and forced herself to pick up a medical book to read.
At this point, all she could do was hone her medical skills so that she could provide the best possible care if anything happened to them.
In front of people you care about, you're always afraid that you're not doing well enough or that your abilities aren't outstanding enough.
Just then, someone outside called her name.
"Xiaobai, open the door."
When Bai Zhi heard Liu Guifang's voice, her expression brightened, and she quickly got up and opened the door.
Could it be that Liu Guifang brought some news?
The door opened, and Liu Guifang stood outside holding a bowl of noodles.
She smiled and said to Bai Zhi, "Xiao Bai, I made some noodle soup. I brought you a bowl. Eat it while it's hot."
When Bai Zhi saw the steaming hot noodles in Liu Guifang's hands, her heart suddenly warmed.
Having such a thoughtful and warm-hearted neighbor as Liu Guifang is truly her good fortune.
She took it and said, "Thank you, sister-in-law."
Liu Guifang noticed that Bai Zhi looked unwell, clearly indicating that she hadn't slept well the night before.
She looked at the young military wife with some heartache and said softly, "Hurry up and take it in to eat, don't overthink it."
"good."
"Then I'm leaving. I'll go look after those two boys."
Bai Zhi nodded, "Okay, sister-in-law, I'll take the bowl away after I finish eating."
Just as Liu Guifang was about to go downstairs, the door next to Bai Zhi's opened.
Wang Yumei came out of the house when she heard Liu Guifang's voice.
"Yu Mei?" Liu Guifang was quite surprised to see her. "When did you get back?"
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