The triplets puffed out their little chests and exclaimed, "Yes!"
He Yanzhi smiled and said, "Okay, then Daddy asks you to be even more obedient when Daddy isn't home!"
From now on, try to do your own bath and dressing as much as possible. Don't ask Mom for help with everything. Mom works very hard, you know?
As the eldest brother, He Yi was the first to assure everyone, "I know! Dad, I can wash myself!"
He Qi nodded, "I can too!"
He Sheng's voice was the loudest, head held high and chest puffed out, "I get dressed the fastest!"
He Yanzhi smiled and patted the three little ones' heads. "Good, you're all good. Also, after class, you'd better obediently follow Brother Maowa and the others back to the compound. Don't play around on the way, and definitely don't run to the river! Do you understand?"
The triplets shouted in unison, "We heard you! We're not going to the river!"
After giving instructions to the children, He Yanzhi stood up.
He walked up to Guan Wenru, who was checking the straps of his backpack to make sure they were secure.
Guan Wenru looked up, her eyes filled with worry and reluctance. "Everything's packed. Be careful on the road."
He Yanzhi didn't say anything, but simply reached out and pulled her into his arms.
Ignoring the three pairs of wide-eyed eyes around him, he lowered his head and placed a gentle yet firm kiss on her smooth forehead.
The triplets immediately stretched out their little hands to cover their eyes, but their fingers were wide open.
He Sheng exclaimed in surprise, "Oh dear! Mom and Dad are so embarrassed!"
He Yi and He Qi chuckled to themselves.
Guan Wenru blushed slightly and playfully pushed He Yanzhi's firm chest, "Stop it...the children are watching!"
He Yanzhi chuckled softly, released her, and lingered his fingers on her cheek. "Don't overwork yourself at home. Put aside things at the factory if you can!"
If there's any heavy work at home, like moving coal briquettes, don't do it yourself. Remember to call my office and ask the orderly to come and help. I've already given all the instructions.
Guan Wenru felt a warmth in her heart and nodded, "I know, don't worry. But you, when you go out on a mission, be careful and don't rush ahead. Remember... remember that there are still the four of us waiting for you at home."
He Yanzhi looked at her intently and nodded solemnly, "Yes, I remember."
He bent down again and patted each of the triplets' heads, then deftly slung the military green backpack over his shoulder.
He glanced at Guan Wenru one last time, turned around, and strode out of the house.
In the morning light, his figure stood tall and resolute, quickly disappearing at the courtyard gate.
Guan Wenru led her three children to the door, watching the direction he left in until he was no longer visible, before gently closing the door. The room seemed to become much quieter and emptier instantly.
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