Chapter 102: The hero returns triumphantly?
The aunt quickly let him in and said loudly, "Chief, Ling Ning's son-in-law is here."
Several people in the living room looked over when they heard the noise.
When Shen Lingning saw the familiar tall figure that suddenly appeared, he was stunned and didn't even notice that the clothes in his hand fell on the bed.
"Defending the country?!"
She could hardly believe her eyes: "You...why are you here?"
Zhou Weiguo locked his eyes on her immediately, quickly looking her up and down from head to toe, and only after confirming that she was safe and sound did his tense jawline relax slightly.
He looked at Fubao, who was looking at him with his head tilted. The little guy blinked his eyes, as if he had just recognized his father, and opened his little hands: "Dad!"
Zhou Weiguo took a few steps forward, hugged Fubao who rushed over to him into his arms, hugged him tightly, and then looked at Shen Lingning.
He said succinctly, "I got a call from Uncle Zhao, telling him about what happened on the train. He was worried, so I came to pick you up."
His words were calm, but his deep eyes were filled with fear and worry.
Shen Lingning saw it clearly.
It turned out that after Shen Lingning and the others settled down, Zhao Changhe privately called the Songtaogou base, found Zhou Weiguo, and briefly explained the thrilling experience of the train robbers.
When Zhou Weiguo heard this, he immediately arranged the work of the battalion headquarters, took a leave of absence, and rushed over day and night.
Zhao Changhe looked at Zhou Weiguo with admiration in his eyes: "Comrade Weiguo, you've worked hard all the way. I'm glad you're here, I'm glad you're here."
There is a tacit understanding between the two men that requires no words.
Wang Xiulan quickly arranged for the aunt to sit down: "Hurry up and sit down, hurry up and have a bowl of noodles to fill your stomach first."
After eating the noodles, Zhao Changhe invited Zhou Weiguo into the study.
After closing the door, Zhao Changhe's expression turned serious. "Weiguo, what happened on the train is not that simple. Those gangsters are habitual criminals, extremely vicious, and..."
He lowered his voice and said, "It may involve a more complicated background, and the details are confidential. But the relevant personnel involved mentioned that it seems that the other party also intends to target Ling Ning. Someone has been tailing Ling Ning in Chang'an for several consecutive days.
I'm worried they might harm Ling Ning or use her and her mother to cause trouble."
Zhou Weiguo's face instantly turned cold, his eyes sharp as a knife: "Uncle Zhao, what do you mean?"
"What I mean is, this group of troublemakers can't be kept here any longer."
Zhao Changhe tapped the table with his finger: "Your Songtaogou base is close to the mountainous area where they are active. It is legitimate for you to come forward and join forces with the local police to conduct a thorough cleanup.
"In Chang'an, I will coordinate some resources and intelligence support. We must eradicate this cancer completely and prevent future troubles!"
Zhou Weiguo stood up without hesitation and gave a standard military salute: "Yes! I guarantee to complete the mission!"
This is not only for the mission, but also to protect the safety of his wife and daughter. He has no choice but to do it.
The two men discussed the preliminary plan of the bandit suppression plan in detail in the study until late at night.
The next day, Zhou Weiguo did not leave immediately.
He accompanied Shen Lingning and Fubao, and under the leadership of Wang Xiulan and Zhao Xiangdong, he really relaxed and played in Chang'an City for a day.
We went to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and saw the Terracotta Warriors, which had not yet been excavated and exhibited on a large scale. We also bought new clothes, vanishing cream, toffee and some rare food for Shen Lingning and Fubao on East Street.
Wang Xiulan stuffed countless things into the bags, including Chang'an's specialties, cakes, and fabrics. She wished she could ask them to move their entire home back.
In the evening, Zhao Changhe asked his aunt to cook some side dishes, and he and Zhou Weiguo drank together.
There are no extra words, but the clinking of glasses reveals the gratitude, trust and unspoken friendship between the men.
Zhou Weiguo had a good alcohol tolerance, but in the end, he was still a little tipsy after being persuaded by Zhao Changhe and Zhao Xiangdong.
The next morning, the jeep was parked downstairs.
The time to say goodbye finally arrived. Wang Xiulan hugged Fubao and kissed him again and again, tears streaming down her face.
Zhao Changhe patted Zhou Weiguo on the shoulder: "Be careful."
He also said to Shen Lingning: "Don't force yourself to deal with any problems. Remember to write or call home."
Zhao Xiangdong helped load the luggage, big and small, into the car.
The car started and slowly drove out of the compound.
Shen Lingning held Fubao in his arms and looked back at his godfather, godmother, and brother Xiangdong who were standing at the door and waving at him. His eyes turned red.
Zhou Weiguo reached out and held her hand tightly, silently comforting her.
The jeep bumped along the way and drove away from the hustle and bustle of Chang'an City.
After boarding the train, the scenery outside the window was gradually replaced by rolling earthen plateaus and mountains and forests that were beginning to turn autumn colors.
Perhaps it was because of the support of Zhou Weiguo, the "gate god", or perhaps it was because the enemies in the dark were temporarily dormant, the return journey was unusually smooth without any setbacks.
The White Dew Festival has just passed, and the autumn atmosphere in Qinnan is already strong.
As the jeep entered Songtaogou, the setting sun was casting a warm golden hue on the distant mountains.
The mountains have lost their single emerald green and are now showing shades of yellow, red and brown, as if an overturned palette has been turned over, colorful and magnificent.
The air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and soil, completely different from the hustle and bustle of Chang'an.
The car stopped at the gate of the family compound.
Zhou Weiguo got off the car first, carrying the heaviest luggage in one hand, and the other hand naturally protected Shen Lingning and Fubao to get off the car.
In the evening, the family compound was filled with the smell of cooking smoke from each household. A few diligent aunts were using the break before dinner to pick the last handful of late beans or a few green onions from the vegetable patch in front of their homes.
Someone was the first to notice Shen Lingning, who was carrying bags and looked tired but smiling, as well as the tall Zhou Weiguo and lively Fubao beside her.
"Ouch! Look! It's Ling Ning! Ling Ning is back!"
An aunt straightened up, still holding a handful of beans in her hand, and shouted in surprise.
This voice was like a stone thrown into calm water, instantly causing ripples.
"Where is it? Is it really Ling Ning?"
"Captain Zhou is back! Fubao seems to have grown taller again!"
"Oh! You're finally back!"
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The aunts no longer had time to pick vegetables and gathered around, their faces filled with sincere smiles and curiosity.
Some were even more impatient and turned around to shout loudly into the courtyard: "Comrade Lingning is back! He's back from Chang'an!"
The shouts echoed over the family compound.
Suddenly, as if a switch was pressed, the curtains of every household were lifted.
Those who were cooking put down their spatulas, those who were eating put down their bowls and chopsticks, men and women, old and young, all rushed out of the house, with joy and anticipation on their faces, and instantly surrounded Shen Lingning's family of three.
Shen Lingning was startled by the scene and subconsciously hugged Fubao tightly.
Although this is the Songtaogou base and it is very safe, why is this scene so scary?
Fubao also opened his eyes wide, looking at the enthusiastic grandparents, uncles and aunts around him in confusion.
Although Zhou Weiguo's expression remained calm, a hint of subtle surprise flashed across his eyes.
Shen Lingning didn't react for a moment.
She just went on a business trip and came back, why did she act like... like a hero returning in triumph?
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