Chapter 116 Return to the Military Compound
Shen Changfeng nodded slightly, a warm smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and said:
"Yeah, I just happened to have a couple of days off, so I wanted to come back and see my parents. I heard you were coming back today, so I brought Chenchen to pick you up."
Chenchen ran from Mu Nanyan to Shen Changfeng, hugged his legs, tilted his head back and said admiringly: "Uncle, you are so handsome!"
Shen Changfeng smiled and picked up Chenchen, "Little brat, you are the only one who talks sweetly."
As he spoke, he looked at Mu Nanyan with concern in his eyes:
"You must be exhausted from all the traveling. Let me take your luggage."
After saying that, he reached out and took the suitcase from Mu Nanyan's hand.
The three of them walked out of the airport. Along the way, Chenchen was like a cheerful little bird, chirping non-stop and sharing his recent interesting stories.
While Shen Changfeng responded to Chenchen patiently, he also paid attention to Mu Nanyan's pace, fearing that she would not be able to keep up if she walked too fast.
After leaving the airport, the sun shone on them. Shen Changfeng took Mu Nanyan and Chenchen and walked quickly towards the military green off-road vehicle.
He skillfully opened the car door, and after the two of them were seated, he steadily got into the driver's seat. With the roar of the engine, the car sped towards the military compound like an arrow from a bow.
Soon, the car stopped steadily in front of a small single-family building. The building, shaded by green trees, looked particularly simple and solemn.
Shen Changfeng got out of the car first and opened the back door. Mu Nanyan also slowly got out, holding Chenchen's hand. The three of them walked towards the small building together, their footsteps making crisp sounds on the stone road.
Inside the small building, Mr. and Mrs. Shen sat in the living room, their eyes filled with anxiety and anticipation. Mr. Shen had retired, but he still stood tall and straight, his former commanding presence as deputy commander of the military region undiminished.
At this moment, he gripped the cane tightly, the joints turning slightly white from the force. Old Mrs. Shen sat beside him, looking towards the door from time to time, her hands unconsciously rubbing the corners of her clothes.
When Mu Nanyan appeared at the door, surprise and excitement flashed in the eyes of the two old men.
"Grandma and Grandpa."
Mu Nanyan called softly with a warm smile on her face.
"Hey, it's good that you're back, Yanyan."
Mrs. Shen quickly stood up and walked over to her, holding Mu Nanyan's hand tightly, tears in her eyes. Mr. Shen also stood up slowly. Although he didn't say anything, his concerned eyes were full of love for Mu Nanyan.
Looking at Mu Nanyan, Mr. and Mrs. Shen's thoughts involuntarily drifted back to their daughter Shen Yi. Shen Yi's gentle and kind face seemed to be right in front of them, but she passed away early, which became a pain that could never be healed in the hearts of the old couple.
At this time, Chenchen shouted crisply:
"Great-grandfather, great-grandmother."
The childish voice broke the slightly heavy atmosphere.
Old Master Shen looked down at Chenchen, a rare gentle smile appearing on his face. He reached out and gently touched Chenchen's head.
Everyone moved to the living room and sat down. Old Lady Shen took Mu Nanyan's hand and asked with concern:
"Yan Yan, are you tired from the journey? Are you hungry? I'll ask the kitchen to make you something delicious."
Mu Nanyan smiled and shook her head.
"Grandma, I'm not tired or hungry, please stop working."
Mr. Shen looked at Mu Nanyan, his eyes full of love and concern, "Yanyan, you have suffered a lot outside these years. When you come back home in the future, don't be polite. If you have any difficulties, just tell your family."
Mu Nanyan's eyes flushed slightly, and she nodded vigorously.
"Well, thank you, Grandpa. I understand."
As he was speaking, footsteps were heard outside the door. Then, Shen Zhenguo walked in. He was dressed in a neat military uniform, his major general's epaulettes gleaming brightly, and he exuded a calm and capable demeanor.
"Dad, Mom, I'm back."
When Shen Zhenguo saw Mu Nanyan, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, "Nanyan is here too."
"Hello, uncle."
Mu Nanyan quickly stood up and greeted him.
Shen Zhenguo smiled and nodded, his eyes falling on Chenchen.
"Chenchen, do you miss your uncle?"
Chenchen jumped up from the sofa and ran to Shen Zhenguo.
"I miss my uncle. When will he take me to see the guns?"
Everyone laughed out loud at Chenchen's words, and the atmosphere in the living room became warmer.
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Three years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Shen took the initiative to contact Mu Nanyan, and only then did she know the truth. The Shen family has been in the army for generations. The old couple joined the army when they were young and were too busy to take care of their children. Shen Yi and Shen Zhenguo grew up in such an environment.
After graduating from university, Shen Yi suddenly proposed to go to Beijing. Mr. Shen didn't pay much attention and agreed. Unexpectedly, only a month later, Shen Yi said she wanted to marry Mu Feng.
After Mr. Shen got to know Mu Feng, he felt that he was not worthy of his daughter, but Shen Yi insisted on getting married. She had a big quarrel with Mr. Shen for this, and then broke off her relationship with the Shen family and married Mu Feng.
Although Mr. Shen was not optimistic about Mu Feng, he could not persuade Shen Yi to change his mind and had to meet with Mu Feng privately. Mu Feng promised to treat Shen Yi well for the rest of his life. Mr. Shen did not want his daughter to suffer, so he gave Mu Feng one million. Later, Mu Feng worked hard and his business was doing well. The Shen family no longer asked about the Mu family's affairs.
It was a long time before Mr. and Mrs. Shen learned of Shen Yi's death. At the time, the army was busy with some difficult matters, and they were not in Haicheng.
Finally, it was Mu Feng who contacted them to tell them about this. The old couple was so grief-stricken after losing their daughter in middle age that they had no time to care about Mu Nanyan. Moreover, they had always thought that Mu Feng loved Shen Yi deeply and would treat the child well, so they had never gone to see Mu Nanyan.
After Mr. and Mrs. Shen retired, they wanted to see their granddaughter more and more, so they sent people to inquire about her.
It turned out that the eldest daughter of the Mu family was Mu Yunshu. Mr. Shen realized something was wrong and after an in-depth investigation, he discovered that Mu Feng had remarried shortly after Shen Yi's death. Mu Nanyan suffered abuse in the Mu family and got married before graduating from college. She thought she and her husband were truly in love, but her husband Lu Yiran was constantly involved in scandals and never made their relationship public.
Mr. and Mrs. Shen were heartbroken and hurriedly tried to find Mu Nanyan in Country F. At that time, Mu Nanyan was already well-known in Country F and had given birth to Chenchen.
Mu Nanyan had never thought that the Shen family was such a family. It was at that time that she understood why her grandparents had never appeared, and why Mu Feng had always wanted to support her. It was probably because he was afraid of the power of the Shen family.
When Mr. Shen learned that the truth about Shen Yi's death was related to Mu Feng, he was filled with grief and anger and wanted to avenge Shen Yi. It was Mu Nanyan who stopped him. She wanted to avenge her mother with her own hands and give her mother an explanation.
Now she has done it. The Mu family no longer exists. That night, after Mu Yunshu found out that she was not his biological daughter, she ran away with all the money and jewelry of the Mu family. Lin Wan was beaten unconscious by Mu Feng. When she woke up, it was already midnight. She staggered to the second floor and saw Mu Feng drunk and passed out on the floor of the study. At the same time, she also noticed the photo album. She didn't expect that after so many years of companionship, she could not resist Chen Yi. In a rage, she killed Mu Feng. The next morning, she was taken away by the police and was eventually sentenced to life imprisonment...
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