On the platform of Dongmeng Railway Station.
The wind carried a slight chill, ruffling the stray hairs on Xu Xinghe's forehead.
She and Jiang Linchuan, carrying simple luggage, boarded the green train side by side.
When the train window was opened, several soldiers who had come to see them off could be seen standing upright and waving at them.
"Go back! Be careful on the road!" The soldiers' voices drifted into the carriage on the wind.
Xu Xinghe leaned against the car window and waved vigorously in response. Jiang Linchuan stood beside her and nodded slightly in greeting.
Only when the train let out a long whistle, the wheels slowly turned, and the figures of the platform and soldiers gradually receded into small black dots and disappeared from sight, did she reluctantly close the window.
"Sit down for a while, the journey is still long." Jiang Linchuan put his luggage on the luggage rack and pulled Xu Xinghe to sit down on the berth by the window.
Xu Xinghe nodded, leaned against the window, and looked at the trees and grassland rushing past outside. Suddenly, a feeling of emptiness welled up in her heart.
The time I spent pretending to be an educated youth lasted only a little over a month, but it felt like an eternity.
There were intense missions, genuine friendships, and the tacit understanding of fighting alongside Jiang Linchuan. Looking back, it all seems particularly meaningful.
She suddenly turned to look at Jiang Linchuan, her eyes sparkling as if they held stars. "Linchuan, if there are any more missions like this in the future, could you let me go again? I think it's very meaningful."
Jiang Linchuan's originally gentle gaze instantly darkened. Thinking of Chen Yifan's matter and the hidden dangers in the mission, he grasped Xu Xinghe's hand and said seriously, "No, missions that require disguise are rare. Most of the time, professionally trained soldiers are sent. If it weren't for the need for a woman to infiltrate the forest, you wouldn't have been chosen this time."
He paused, gently stroking the back of her hand, and added, "Don't think that just because this mission went smoothly, other missions will be easy. Many missions involve life-threatening dangers, and I don't want you to be in any danger."
Seeing the worry in his eyes, Xu Xinghe felt a warmth in her heart and nodded obediently, "I know, I was just asking casually."
As she spoke, she leaned back against the window, her eyes vacant, lost in thought.
The scenery outside the window changed from grassland to farmland, and then gradually houses appeared, but her thoughts were still on the days in the forest farm.
Zhao Xiaoyan's smile, and those little moments spent working together, have all become unforgettable memories.
Jiang Linchuan sat beside her, watching her slightly absent-minded profile, his fingertips curling slightly.
He knew Xu Xinghe was resilient, but he also understood the cruelty of the mission. He really couldn't bear to let her take any more risks.
The carriage was quiet, with only the clanging of wheels hitting the rails. He was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke, his voice serious, "Let's get our marriage certificate when we get back?"
Xu Xinghe turned her head sharply to look at him, her eyes full of surprise. After a few seconds of stunned silence, the corners of her mouth gradually turned up into a bright smile, "Okay!"
Two simple words, yet they carry a heart full of joy.
Jiang Linchuan looked at her smile, his tense lips slowly relaxed, and he reached out to pull her into his arms.
The green train traveled on the tracks for a day and a night, finally arriving at the Heilongjiang Provincial Railway Station the next morning.
The air outside the car window carried a familiar coolness, and the outlines of houses in the distance gradually became clear.
Xu Xinghe leaned against the window, looking at the familiar scene, and a sense of belonging welled up in her heart. She was finally home!
Jiang Linchuan, carrying his luggage, took Xu Xinghe's hand and stepped off the train.
The jeeps sent by the military were already waiting outside the station.
After the two got into the car, it sped off toward the military headquarters. The scenery along the way gradually changed from the bustling station to familiar streets. Xu Xinghe looked out the window, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
As soon as the car entered the military compound, Xu Xinghe saw Political Commissar Wang standing at the entrance of the office building, his hands behind his back, looking towards the intersection.
Upon seeing the jeep approaching, he immediately hurried to meet it.
"You're finally back!" Political Commissar Wang walked to the car, looked at Xu Xinghe and Jiang Linchuan, and smiled with relief. "Seeing that you're both alright, I can finally put my mind at ease."
Jiang Linchuan got out of the car first, saluted Political Commissar Wang, and said, "Reporting to the Political Commissar, the mission is complete. Zhang Qiang and his accomplices have all been captured, and the relevant evidence has been handed over."
"Good! Well done!" Political Commissar Wang patted Jiang Linchuan on the shoulder, then turned to Xu Xinghe, his tone full of praise, "Comrade Xinghe, you performed exceptionally well this time! You haven't received professional military training, yet you were able to calmly handle the complex environment and successfully complete the mission. That's truly remarkable! Everyone in the military is full of praise for you!"
Xu Xinghe was a little embarrassed by the praise, her cheeks flushed slightly. "Political Commissar, you flatter me. This is what I should do. Moreover, thanks to Lin Chuan's help and the support of the military, I was able to complete the mission smoothly."
"You don't need to be modest. Everyone has witnessed your abilities," Political Commissar Wang said with a smile. "Come on, let's go back to the office building first for a brief task report, and then you can go home and get some rest."
After a brief report, Jiang Linchuan and Xu Xinghe finally returned to the courtyard.
Xu Xinghe was stunned when she pushed open the courtyard gate.
The yard was spotless, and the potted plants in the corner had been watered, their leaves lush and green.
Stepping inside, the floor was spotless, the furniture was neatly arranged, and even the windows were sparkling clean.
"It's so clean!" Xu Xinghe said in surprise. "It must be Aunt Mei. I'll have to thank her properly later."
Following behind, Political Commissar Wang said with a smile, "It wasn't Aunt Mei, it was all done by those two lads, Lian Xiao and Zhang Cishu. Knowing you were coming back, they came over a few days ago to help clean up, saying they were afraid that if you came back and saw the house was a mess, it would affect your mood."
No sooner had he finished speaking than footsteps were heard at the courtyard gate.
Xu Xinghe turned around and saw Lian Xiao and Zhang Cishu walking in carrying several cloth bags.
As soon as Lian Xiao entered, his gaze fell on Xu Xinghe, and his brows immediately furrowed. "Xinghe, why have you lost so much weight? Did you not eat well at the forest farm?"
As he spoke, he glared at Jiang Linchuan beside him, his tone tinged with displeasure, "How did you take care of her?"
Jiang Linchuan ignored him and did not refute him.
Lian Xiao placed the cloth bag on the table, opened it, and saw that it was full of canned meat, milk powder, and eggs. "I asked someone to get these. You need to eat well when you come back and make up for all the weight you've lost."
Zhang Cishu didn't say anything, but placed the cloth bag in his hand on the table. Inside were some fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as several packets of snacks that Xu Xinghe liked.
Xu Xinghe looked at the things on the table, then at Lian Xiao and Zhang Cishu, her heart filled with warmth. "Thank you, you are so thoughtful."
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