His position as regimental commander was hard-won. He was three years younger than his comrades at the same age, and many people secretly said that he got the position through the country's sympathy and nepotism.
Over the past year, he led his team to overcome three tough challenges, finally silencing the doubters and making his wife and children proud of him.
at the same time……
It was also for the most important decision in Chu Yan's heart—
After this mission is over, I will apply to be transferred back to the Haicheng Military Region so that I can be closer to my family.
He has only spoken to Chu Zhenyuan about it so far, and after discussing it with his son, they both agreed.
I don't plan to tell my family until the official notification comes through, so as not to get disappointed.
Just then.
QQ QQ—
A rapid knocking interrupted my thoughts.
"Come in."
Chu Yan quickly clipped the photo back into his military green notebook.
Communications officer Xiao Li came in with an excited, flushed face: "Commander Chu, the switchboard said there's a long-distance call for you, it seems to be from home."
"At home?"
Chu Yan suddenly stood up, his gentle eyes instantly brightening: "I'll go right now!"
He strode out, the wind in the corridor swirling in snowflakes, but he didn't feel cold at all; his heart felt like it was burning with passion.
It must have been Nian Nian who called!
When I arrived at the switchboard room, I happened to run into Chu Zhenyuan.
"Greetings, Commander!"
Chu Yan immediately stood at attention, raised his hand in a standard military salute, his fingertips taut and straight.
Although they are father and son, the rules cannot be broken in this military compound.
Chu Zhenyuan was his superior, and he addressed him as "commander" with utmost respect and solemnity.
Chu Zhenyuan raised his hand and patted his shoulder, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible smugness: "Let's go, let's answer the phone together."
The hint of smugness in her tone was impossible to hide—
It's not just your wife who's looking for someone; my wife has come looking for someone too.
Hmph~
Look at how lucky we are, father and son.
Seeing the smile in his father's eyes, Chu Yan couldn't help but smile back, exchanging a knowing glance.
The switchboard room was warm and inviting. The operator smiled and pointed to the telephone by the window: "Commander Chu, Regiment Commander Chu, the line is connected."
"This is troublesome."
Chu Zhenyuan picked up a receiver first, followed closely by Chu Yan.
The moment his fingertips touched the cool metal body of the phone, he heard Ye Nian'an's soft voice from the other end, like spring water soaked in honey: "Brother Yan."
"Yes, Niannian, I'm here."
Chu Yan's voice softened instantly, without him even realizing it.
His features, which had just been sharp and resolute like a soldier's, were now softened by a touch of tenderness.
With my ear pressed against the receiver, it felt as if the sound was warming my entire earlobe.
All the fierce passion and heroic spirit in his heart turned into tenderness at this moment.
He longed to sprout wings right now, fly through the snow and wind, and reach her side.
Hold her tightly in your arms, feel her warm breath, and smell the faint scent of soap in her hair.
Even if bones and blood melt away, even if the sea dries up and the rocks crumble.
The woman I've been thinking about in my dreams for so many months, I really can't bear to part with her even a little bit.
Ye Nian'an was rambling on about things at home.
"Yesterday, Dada learned how to tie shoelaces and insisted on putting shoes on Er'er, resulting in the two of them getting tangled up."
“San San designed clothes for you and Dad, saying they were going to give them to you as a New Year’s gift.”
"And also, Old Li, who was keeping an eye on the kids, and those people from the Zhao and Gu families, have all been arrested..."
Chu Yan's heart clenched more and more as he listened, his fingers gripping the receiver tightening until his knuckles turned white: "Niannian, have you and the children been wronged? Have you been injured?"
"It's alright. Not only are you all here, but Xu Yao and Song Yan also helped a lot in this matter."
Ye Nian'an's voice was as light as a wind chime: "When you come back, we'll have to treat your brothers to a good feast to thank them!"
Hearing the ease in her tone, Chu Yan felt a surge of guilt that almost overwhelmed him.
He said in a deep voice, "Niannian, I'm sorry..."
I'm sorry, I wasn't there when you needed someone to support you the most.
I'm sorry, my little ones, I couldn't stand in front of you when people were staring at you.
I'm sorry, you're raising ten kids all by yourself and dealing with all those upsetting things.
But I can only say a few empty words from thousands of miles away through this telephone line.
Apart from that, they can't do anything substantial.
He is a husband and a father.
That was a serious dereliction of duty.
"Brother Yan."
Ye Nian'an interrupted him, her voice suddenly becoming unusually serious.
"From the day I decided to marry you, I knew this day would come. But I've never regretted it, because you're the one I love."
"I already feel incredibly fortunate that you are willing to marry me, to make me your wife, and to be the mother of our children."
She paused, her voice brimming with pride: "Besides, my husband is a soldier who protects our country. Seeing you keep the country safe and sound, allowing the people to celebrate the New Year in peace, I'm overjoyed. How could I blame you?"
"Think about the past ten years of our China, even the wars that went back to before 1949. It was so tragic. The people were living in misery. It is because of heroes like you who stepped forward that we have the glorious days we have today."
“I know you’ve done something important. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to live such a peaceful and happy life in Haicheng. I love you, and as a military wife, I also love my identity!”
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