After returning to the residential compound, the group composed themselves before entering their homes.
Neither her parents are home; now only Aunt Li is left at home.
Aunt Li was overjoyed to see the group return and quickly gave them some fruit and drinks.
"Your parents said they're going to check out a clothing store. The kids aren't out of school yet, but they'll be soon."
Lin Chuchu smiled and said, "Auntie, how have you been lately? How are Mom and Dad feeling?"
Since my maternal grandmother passed away last year, my parents have been in a bad mood, and it wasn't until after the Lunar New Year that they felt a little better.
“That’s great. Our military family compound has set up a senior citizens’ cultural troupe. Your parents have both signed up. There’s a performance for them in a few days. Why don’t you go and cheer them on?”
Mu Chen found it quite strange to hear Aunt Li say that.
"I was thinking that my parents are quite artistic, so I definitely want to go and visit them someday."
Aunt Li nodded in agreement, "That's for sure. Your mother sings beautifully. They formed a choir, and they even won an award here before."
One person was talking, and soon the children were dismissed from school at noon.
The two older children led the younger one back, and when they saw their parents, they all ran over to them.
Like a happy little bird, it nestled close to Lin Chuchu, chattering away.
However, they didn't forget the others and chatted with their father and aunt as well.
Aunt Li felt a lump in her throat when she saw this scene.
If Grandma Guo were still alive, how happy she would be to see this scene!
She turned to the side, wiped her eyes, and forced a smile so as not to spoil the mood.
"I'll go cook some noodles for you now, and you can eat them in a little while."
Liu Xiaonuan followed into the kitchen to help, and seeing the familiar scene, it was as if she were seeing her grandmother.
Everyone learns to forget little by little over time, but how can we forget our family members just like that?
Aunt Li smiled and said, "I can see that Liu Xiaonuan's eyes are red."
"Judging from your appearance, you can stay at the parents' house this time, right?"
Aunt Li is illiterate and doesn't understand many profound principles, but she knows the nature of the jobs of the people in her family. Lin Chuchu has been gone for several months at a time, and these two times she even took Mu Chen with her. She's afraid the missions are quite dangerous.
Liu Xiaonuan nodded, "Yes, this time we can stay at home for a long time, and there won't be any other tasks for the time being."
"Great! This house only becomes so lively when you guys come back."
They miss their departed family members, but the living must move on.
That evening, when her parents came home, they saw Lin Chuchu and Mu Chen, and tried hard not to let their tears fall.
"Good, you're back, you're finally back. Your father and I are getting older and older, and we've been hoping for your safe return."
Every time the two of them went on a mission, they were extremely worried, fearing that something bad would happen.
Lin Chuchu and Liu Xiaonuan stepped forward, took their mother's hands, and sat down together.
"Mom, the higher-ups said they won't be sending me on any more missions this time."
"Yes, godmother, and then we'll come back every day. Don't find us annoying then."
"Not at all, why would I find it annoying? I'm happy about it."
The three women chattered away, while the men sat together and talked.
The father didn't ask what mission the two children were on; he just wanted them to return safely.
There were a lot of people today, so I went out and bought a lot of meat and vegetables beforehand.
I prepared a table full of dishes, all of which are the people's favorites.
Qin had spent so much time with the Mu family that he was treated like their own child by his parents.
“I heard that your family also lives in Beijing, right? Why don’t you have your wife and children come to the family compound? Then everyone can live together and take care of each other.”
The father said, "These kids have followed Lin Chuchu for so many years and must have protected her. I hope that when they go on missions again in the future, we can help take care of the family."
Mu Chen smiled and said, "That's right. With your qualifications, you should be qualified to apply for military dependents. Why don't you ask them if anyone else wants to bring their family members over?"
Team Leader Qin had also considered these matters, and upon returning this time, he specifically inquired with his comrades.
“I have already submitted a report. My family and the families of several comrades will be brought over. However, some of them are getting old and will have to retire. Some younger people will also come.”
These words drew the attention of others, and Lin Chuchu felt a little reluctant to part with them.
"Are you really leaving? Actually, if I don't go out on missions, you guys are enough for me."
Team Leader Qin shook his head. "Definitely not. We need to make sure that the people protecting you have enough combat power. If it weren't for my strong organizational skills, I would probably have retired in the last two years."
The topic was somewhat heavy, and after a while, Captain Qin smiled slightly and offered words of comfort.
"Don't worry, even if we leave the front line, we'll go to other units. Maybe quite a few of us will stay at the military base."
They simply withdrew from the front lines of battle and became logistics personnel.
Although they had been serving as Lin Chuchu's bodyguards all these years, and although it didn't seem like they had as many opportunities to earn merit in the military, they had escaped death several times during missions and received numerous first-class merits.
In particular, their involvement was crucial in the events surrounding the Sakura Kingdom, from its initial collapse to its eventual downfall. Such military achievements would make them stand out from the crowd anywhere else.
Moreover, although they are facing retirement, it does not mean that their strength has weakened. Some of them have already been assigned to other units as instructors to continue to contribute their talents, and their future achievements will not be worse than their current ones.
No one was too surprised. A few children made jokes to divert attention, and then everyone started talking about other things.
I finally got home and slept very soundly, not waking up until very late.
Mu Chen did not immediately return to the team, but stayed at home for a few days.
The military merits Mu Chen earned from these two business trips were enough for him to be promoted again.
Previously, he was a captain in the Public Security Bureau; if he were to be promoted again, he would become the deputy director.
Although he is still very young, his military achievements over the years are enough for him to be promoted to the position of deputy director.
If I go back this time, the appointment from above will be issued.
When Mu Chen returned to work, Lin Chuchu went to her supervisor to report back from her leave.
The base commander took a box out of his drawer; inside the box was a pair of brand-new medals.
Level 1 scientific researcher, and academician medal.
Lin Chuchu stared wide-eyed in surprise.
"Sir, isn't this a bit inappropriate? I haven't actually been involved in the research much over the years."
The leader smiled and said, "This is what you deserve. Actually, it should have been given to you when you came back last time, but the appointment from above hadn't come down yet, and you had another mission."
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