Tiantian, upon hearing Zeng Qiang's praise, said shyly, "I'm not as brave as Auntie Piaoliang. She saved everyone on the boat by herself. And Xiaojun was almost thrown into the sea by that bad guy. It was Auntie Piaoliang who saved Xiaojun's brother."
At this time, Xiaojun also came to Zeng Qiang under the guidance of his grandfather.
The old man was filled with gratitude, and he said in a trembling voice, "Leader, you have truly raised a good girl! If she hadn't stepped forward and risked her life, I'm afraid we would all have died. I really can't repay you for saving my life!"
After hearing the old man's sincere words, Zeng Qiang quickly stood up and responded seriously, "Old man, please don't say that! You have all been serving our great motherland, steadfastly holding your important posts and silently dedicating yourself. Those hateful enemy agents are reaching out to you out of jealousy and fear of your contributions."
"Ultimately, it's our inadequate security that has caused you to endure such great danger and suffering. On behalf of our entire team, I solemnly express my deepest apologies to everyone! Please believe us, from now on, we will redouble our efforts to strengthen your protection and ensure your absolute safety. This way, your loved ones can continue to work without worries, wholeheartedly contributing to the prosperity of our country!"
Everyone present listened quietly to Zeng Qiang's passionate and touching speech.
The audience fell into a brief silence, and then broke into thunderous applause and cheers.
The applause was as surging as the tide and lasted for a long time; the cheers were one after another and deafening.
At this moment, Tiantian jumped up with joy and said, "Grandpa Zeng, when are we going home?"
"We're going home now."
Zeng Qiang waved his arm and shouted heroically, "Set sail."
At this moment, a melodious and loud departure whistle suddenly resounded through the sky. The sound seemed like a call from the depths of the sea, or like a horn on the way home.
Everyone rushed to the bow of the ship. The sunlight shone on the bow, splashing golden waves, which contrasted with the white hull and looked particularly spectacular.
The people standing on the deck witnessed this scene, their hearts filled with indescribable joy and excitement. They hugged each other tightly, tears streaming down their eyes uncontrollably.
The sea breeze gently brushed across everyone's face, drying the tears from the corners of their eyes, but it could not blow away the joy of returning home.
Everyone raised their hands and cheered. "We are going home..." This joyful and exciting shout echoed one after another, resounding through the sky, as if it was about to break through the sky.
The excitement surged through everyone's heart; even the seagulls soaring in the sky seemed to be infected. They sailed alongside the ship, closely following its sides. They circled and danced around the vessel, sometimes flapping their wings to soar high, sometimes diving into the water, and occasionally emitting clear and melodious calls...
Finally, after a long journey through the wind and waves, the ship slowly entered the harbor. The dock was already crowded with people who had come to welcome their loved ones back. Everyone was looking forward to it, their eyes filled with anticipation and joy.
When everyone walked down from the boat, there was a burst of warm applause and cheers from the crowd, and the whole port was immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.
Yu Wenlin took Dabao and Xiaobao into the crowd, and when Wang Xiaolan and Zeng Qiang came into people's sight.
Dabao and Xiaobao saw it and shouted at the same time: "Mom, Mom..."
Yu Wenlin saw Wang Xiaolan, whom he hadn't seen for many days. He wiped away his tears of excitement and waved, saying, "Nannan, Nannan..."
Zeng Cheng held the flowers, waved his hands, and shouted loudly: "Little sister, little sister..."
Wang Xiaolan on the boat saw her family and waved excitedly. Zeng Cheng came over with flowers and gave them to her, saying, "Little sister, this is for you, the great hero..."
Wang Xiaolan took the flowers and handed them to Zeng Qiang, saying, "These flowers should be given to you, the mastermind behind the scenes. Without your advice, this operation wouldn't have been completed so smoothly."
Zeng Qiang took the flowers, laughed heartily, and said, "Our daughter is really good at talking. Fine, I'll take these flowers and give them to your mother when I get home. She's the one who works the hardest in our family."
As they were talking, several people got off the boat. Dabao and Xiaobao ran towards Wang Xiaolan quickly and hugged her in her arms.
"Mom, Mom..." She kept shouting...
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At this time, smoke was rising from the chimney on the roof of the Zeng family compound...
Wang Xiaolan was filled with joy, her steps brisk. As soon as she pushed open the courtyard gate, she saw the dining room door, which was also open. From a distance, she could see a table filled with sumptuous dishes. Then, she could smell the aroma of food wafting towards her, making her mouth water. Wang Xiaolan couldn't help but swallow.
She was a little puzzled, thinking: "My whole family is here to pick me up, but there's no one at home to cook! Maybe I haven't been home these past few days and they hired a nanny?"
When she was about to ask Yu Wenlin beside her, the moment she opened her mouth, she saw three familiar figures.
Her lips seemed frozen. She put down her luggage and walked quickly towards the restaurant door. As soon as she stepped over the threshold, she was captivated by the scene before her - three very familiar people, their backs to her, were placing freshly cooked dishes on the table.
Wang Xiaolan couldn't help but widen her eyes, her face filled with a mixture of disbelief and surprise. Then she opened her voice and shouted excitedly, "Come on, brother! Zhaodi! And Xia Wei!"
Hearing the call, Lai Di, Zhao Di, and Xia Wei all stopped what they were doing and turned to look at the haggard Wang Xiaolan standing at the door. Then, as if by telepathy, the three of them put down their plates almost simultaneously and ran towards Wang Xiaolan like three cheerful little birds.
Before Wang Xiaolan could react, Lai Di, Zhao Di, and Xia Wei had already rushed in front of her. They all shouted in unison, "Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law!" Their voices were clear and resounding, filled with deep longing and love for Wang Xiaolan.
The next moment, the four of them hugged each other tightly. At that moment, time seemed to freeze, and the whole world was filled with only the warm embrace of each other and the endless joy surging in their hearts.
Wang Xiaolan smiled and asked, "When did you come?"
Lai Di said, "We arrived yesterday, and Brother Zeng Cheng picked us up at the train station."
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