The setting sun is like blood, dyeing the sky into a brilliant orange-red. The sea breeze blows gently, carrying a slightly salty scent and the expectation of return, slowly blowing across this peaceful and slightly vicissitudes of life island.
Nearing evening, Huo Ci and his group finally set foot on this familiar land. Every step seemed to step on the softest part of their hearts, stirring up layers of ripples.
Huo Qingrong stood on the beach, his figure lengthened by the setting sun. He clenched his hands tightly, his eyes filled with both anxiety and anticipation.
The sea breeze blew his hair on his forehead from time to time, but he was unaware of it. He just stared at the sea, afraid of missing any returning ship.
Finally, when the warship carrying hope and exhaustion slowly approached, his heart settled down.
"Finally I'm back. How's everything going? Are you all safe?"
There was a barely perceptible excitement in Huo Qingrong's voice. He walked quickly forward, his eyes scanning everyone's face, trying to read the answer from their expressions.
When he confirmed that everyone was fine and just a little tired, the heavy stone in his heart fell to the ground, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, revealing a relieved smile.
Huo Ci walked at the front of the team. Although his clothes were torn, his eyes sparkled with determination and indomitable spirit.
"They're all here." He disembarked from the warship and saluted Huo Qingrong, his tone heavy. "It's just that... a few of our brothers are seriously injured. The others are fine, with only minor injuries."
As he spoke, he pointed to several seriously injured soldiers behind him who were supported by their teammates. Although their steps were staggering, there was an unyielding fire burning in their eyes.
"I have already arranged for the military doctors here and they are waiting for you to come back. Let those who are seriously injured go first." Huo Qingrong immediately asked the soldiers who followed to carry the people.
Although the seriously injured soldiers walked down, they were supported by their teammates. Huo Qingrong had prepared stretchers in advance, so there was no need to let the wounded walk such a long distance by themselves.
"Come back with me and tell me about the situation in the Paracel Islands first." Huo Qingrong said to Huo Ci.
He saw that although Huo Ci was a little dirty and his clothes were a little torn, he looked in good spirits and did not seem to be in trouble, which made him feel relieved.
The number of military doctors in the clinic is limited, and after those seriously injured soldiers were sent back, their wounds must be treated first.
Adding these injured soldiers, Huo Ci followed them back to the army, and the clinic might not have finished its work yet.
"Everything that needs to be explained has been explained in the telegram. The detailed information will be submitted after the report is written tomorrow." Huo Ci said.
That's the situation. Now that he's back on the island, his mind has already flown to the family compound. I wonder if his wife knows he's back today?
If he goes back now, he should still be able to make it for dinner. He missed it a lot after not having it for so long.
Huo Ci was not a picky eater before, and he never thought anything was bad, but after eating with Jiang Yushan for so long, this time when he went out, he found that his taste had become picky and he had become a little picky.
"Tsk, what's with your attitude?" Huo Qingrong glanced at him dissatisfiedly.
However, considering that Huo Ci had just returned from a mission and might be too tired, no one held him accountable too much.
"Forget it, go to the clinic and treat your injuries first, then go back and rest early. We can talk about anything during the meeting tomorrow." Huo Qingrong compromised.
Huo Ci was actually happy when he heard that he was going home, and his attitude immediately changed: "My injury is not serious, just a scratch. The clinic is too busy, so I won't go over and cause trouble."
"..." Huo Qingrong looked at his attitude and had nothing to understand. It turned out that this guy just missed his wife and was in a hurry to go back.
Although I can understand it, I still feel inexplicably uncomfortable when I see this kid's appearance.
"Since your injury is okay, why don't you start the meeting tonight?" Huo Qingrong suddenly changed his words, intending to tease Huo Ci.
Sure enough, Huo Ci's expression immediately changed and returned to expressionless.
"It's already so late, there's no need to bother. The negotiations over there haven't ended yet, so there's no need to rush today." Huo Ci spoke quickly.
He didn't doubt Huo Qingrong's words too much. After all, with how hard he worked in the past, he was really capable of doing such a thing.
"Okay, can't I see through your little thoughts? Are you in a hurry to go back and find a wife?" Huo Qingrong was speechless. He guessed Huo Ci's reaction and suddenly felt a little bored.
He raised his foot and kicked Huo Ci: "Get out!"
Huo Ci rolled towards the family compound without saying a word.
Huo Qingrong: "..."
Damn, why is he so unhappy?
But on second thought, thinking of Jiang Yushan's surprised expression when he learned at noon that Huo Ci was coming back today, Huo Qingrong felt quite relieved. The two children had such a good relationship, maybe he would become a grandfather soon?
Um……
As for children, they should look like Jiang Yushan, which is more cute.
A brat like Huo Ci is no good, he’s not likable!
Huo Qingrong was thinking in his heart and was already looking forward to this future child.
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Jiang Yushan took out a lot of ingredients in the afternoon and was busy in the kitchen.
Goudan was outside. After cleaning the house, he was taken into the space.
"This chicken can be stewed into chicken soup. Huo Ci must not have eaten well after being away for so many days. This is a good opportunity to nourish him." Jiang Yushan first looked at the ingredients in front of him and had already thought of the recipe in his mind.
After the chicken is processed, stew it.
The water used to stew soup is all spiritual spring water, which is very nutritious.
While she was busy, the door of her house suddenly rang. Although the sound was not loud, Jiang Yushan, who had been waiting for Huo Ci to come back, heard it immediately and ran out of the kitchen.
Standing at the door was Huo Ci, who had just walked in from outside.
After not seeing him for so many days, he seemed to have lost some weight, and his skin was a little tanned, making him look even thinner.
Huo Ci was on a mission outside and had no time to take care of himself. He still had a beard on his face and looked several years older than before he went out, like an uncle.
Their clothes were dirty and torn. Even without seeing the scene, one could guess how thrilling and difficult their mission was.
"Huo Ci, you..." Jiang Yushan wanted to ask if he was injured.
But as soon as he spoke, he found that his voice was a little hoarse.
In Jiang Yushan's opinion, she was relatively calm, but in Huo Ci's eyes, she was stunned when she ran out of the kitchen.
His eyes were wide open, full of surprise.
Huo Ci smiled, walked over quickly, took Jiang Yushan into his arms and hugged her tightly.
The real touch in Huo Ci's arms made him sure that he was really back.
"Wife, I'm back." Huo Ci held her in his arms, his head gently resting on Jiang Yushan's head, and spoke softly.
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