Liu and Qin San Niang quickly stepped forward to help the two up. Liu wiped away her tears and choked out, "You two are good children, you must come back safely. Don't worry about things at home, as long as your sister and I are here, we will definitely protect the children first!"
Generals die in a hundred battles, brave soldiers return after ten years.
Only now did Qin San Niang truly understand the meaning of that poem. Only by being there in person could one understand what war brought to ordinary people: the tragic separation of families, the displacement and hardship, and the courage to knowingly walk into danger. However, some wars are unavoidable. Without destruction, there can be no construction. If there are powerful enemies outside and internal troubles, how can the world be at peace?
Being born in a chaotic world was their misfortune, but wasn't it also a kind of fortune? To be able to pioneer a new era and lay the foundation for a glorious age—that was enough for them in this life.
Looking at the two of them, Qin Sanniang casually instructed, "I believe in you two. You will definitely achieve great things and make a name for yourselves. But most importantly, you must protect your personal safety. Know when to back down and when to run. As long as you're alive, you can always rebuild!"
After exchanging pleasantries, Liu hurried back to the kitchen. Her son had finally returned; he needed to eat a few more bites of a hot meal at home before leaving…
After seeing Liu Shi walk away, Qin San Niang called the two of them to her room.
The two exchanged a glance and knew that he had something to tell them privately, so they quickly followed.
Last night, Qin San Niang tidied up a few suitable items, intending to give them to protect themselves. Although these items were more advanced than those of this era, there was still a risk of exposure. But who could blame her when they were her own family? In this era of interconnected families, one prospers and the other suffers. Besides hoping for their safety, she also hoped that her brothers could stand at the forefront of the times and soar as high as they could.
"Sister, what is this?" Qin Siyuan was the first to see the shovel. It was shiny and made of high-quality steel. After opening the shovel, a triangular pyramid was visible inside. It was very suitable for use in military campaigns. High-quality steel could not be made in this era!
"These two are steel shovels, which are both tools and weapons." As she spoke, she demonstrated how to use the shovels to them. "They have multiple functions, such as digging, sawing, chopping, cutting, prying, and hammering. They are retractable and easy to carry. Moreover, there are hidden features inside the tubes, such as a survival whistle and a fire starter. This thing can be used to start a fire, so it won't be a problem even on rainy days."
Qin Sanniang disassembled the pipe of the shovel and took out the magnesium rod inside to demonstrate it to them. This was the latest type of shovel, and many of its designs made her feel very thoughtful.
"This is really impressive! I've never seen such a powerful weapon before." Qin Siyuan held it in his hand with great delight, wondering what material it was made of. He couldn't believe that even the military didn't have one.
Qin San Niang smiled and thought to herself, "This is high-quality steel, a product of a new era. It's not normal for the military not to have it!"
"These are stab-proof vests made of special materials; one for each of you. Also, bring this small crossbow, just in case," Qin Sanniang explained to them one by one.
Qin Siyuan felt that every item his sister brought out was a treasure, enough to dazzle his eyes, especially the stab-proof vest. If it lived up to its name, it would be like giving him an extra life!
Actually, there were bulletproof vests in the space, but Qin San Niang felt that they didn't need them. These stab-proof vests were quite effective and could definitely handle ordinary stab wounds. The key was that they were lightweight and warm, making them the best choice for the winter battlefield.
"Don't be careless either. Wear this vest every time you go on a mission, and bring your crossbow as well. Better safe than sorry. Don't think you're fearless just because you have a powerful weapon. You only have one life!"
"Yes, elder sister," the two replied in unison.
Qin Siyuan didn't investigate the source of the items; after all, she was his own older sister and would never harm him. As for Gu Qingshan, he was already familiar with his older sister's routine of taking out good things; you never seemed to know how his older sister could have so many good things.
Actually, what Qin San Niang really wanted to say was that she wasn't Doraemon; items like stab-proof vests and military shovels were becoming increasingly rare, and once they were given away, they were gone forever! So sad…
However, things are inanimate, but people are alive. We still need to work hard in the future and develop advanced technologies such as ammunition as soon as the world is at peace. Otherwise, we will really feel insecure.
Before noon, Liu had prepared a brunch. The children had all gone to school and hadn't seen their uncle at all. Of course, Qin Siyuan had secretly checked on them while they were sleeping.
"A-Yuan, Qingshan, the journey is long and arduous, so please be careful." Qin Sanniang raised her wine cup. "Drink this cup to the brim and eat your food. This is my carefully prepared dish."
"yes."
"We know."
The two men stood up at the same time and drank the wine in their glasses in one gulp.
After that, we enjoyed a hearty meal.
Qin Siyuan was astonished at how good his mother's cooking had become! The braised pork was tender and juicy, rich yet not greasy. And what about the pickled fish, the boiled pork slices, and what was that supposed to be pork intestines? It didn't have a single trace of fishy smell!
A table full of dishes, every single one of them was incredibly delicious…
Seeing him eating happily, Liu was also pleased and quickly filled their bowls with white rice!
He can even eat pure white rice. His mother must have cooked half a month's worth of food for him.
Qin Siyuan felt his food lose its flavor. How much money would this meal cost? Although the food in the army wasn't good, he could at least eat his fill. Back home, they used to eat wild vegetable porridge every meal. Especially now that they had just built a brick house, there certainly wasn't much money left over. Brother Qingshan next to him was also eating slowly and deliberately; he was probably thinking of saving some for his children, right?
Gu Qingshan: I really didn't, it's just that I eat these dishes often...
Qin San Niang felt somewhat embarrassed. If she had known that A Yuan would be coming back, she would have prepared some food that could be stored for a longer time earlier. This was really too hasty.
"Ah Yuan, is it not to your liking? There's still fish soup and wontons in the pot, would you like a bowl?" Seeing that he was eating slower, Liu murmured, wondering if this child didn't like spicy food.
Qin San Niang probably understood his thoughts and said gently, "A Yuan, you may not know, but our family now owns two shops in the city, and the workshop not far away is also ours. In addition, there is a porcelain workshop on the mountain, and the porcelain produced is sold to the north. Who knows, you might run into each other again!"
Thinking about the shops, Gu Qingshan said, "Both shops are doing very well. If I leave, Sister will have to find more people to handle the transportation. Don't do all the work yourself and ruin your health. A Yuan and I will feel guilty."
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