"Comrade Liu, it is everyone's responsibility to protect our country. I just did what I was supposed to do."
Her acceptance made Liu Jianguo admire her even more.
This unpretentious and genuine attitude is true heroism.
For Ye Nian'an, this honor was not just an empty title, but an affirmation of her dedication to protecting national secrets.
She deserves this medal for bringing these parasites who harm the country to justice and for protecting this vital national asset.
When Ye Nian'an returned to his sleeper compartment, Chi Xinyao and Wang Xiuying were anxiously waiting at the door, like two ants on a hot plate.
"Niannian! You're finally back! What happened outside with all that banging and clanging? You scared me to death!"
Chi Xinyao grabbed her and checked her over and over, as if afraid she was missing a single hair.
Wang Xiuying looked at her anxiously: "Madam Commander, are you alright?"
"Mom, Sister Wang, I'm fine."
Ye Nian'an smiled and reassured them, "We just caught a few petty thieves who didn't know any better, and they've already been handed over to the train police."
She brushed the matter aside lightly.
Even so, Chi Xinyao and Wang Xiuying had already guessed that things were not as simple as "catching a thief".
"You..."
Chi Xinyao patted Ye Nian'an's hand helplessly.
Who made this girl so brave, especially since she's a military wife?
I simply couldn't bring myself to say anything to criticize him.
Back in the countryside, Ye Nian'an did many earth-shattering things, and even more.
Wang Xiuying, in particular, looked at Ye Nian'an with a gaze that held not only admiration but also a deep sense of awe.
This regimental commander's wife, so young, yet possesses such courage and ability; no wonder she became the woman of the renowned war god!
The second half of the journey was peaceful and uneventful.
After three days and three nights, the train finally arrived at its destination.
After everyone got off the bus, Ye Nian'an looked up and saw three figures wearing thick military overcoats waiting on the platform, like three tall pine trees.
Even from a distance, the intense affection between the three men as they looked at her was enough to make her instantly recognizable.
"Daddy! It's poop!"
"Grandpa! Second Uncle!"
The three little ones, with their sharp eyes, waved their little arms and rushed over, cheering.
"Brother Yan!"
Ye Nian'an's eyes instantly reddened. She took Chi Xinyao's hand and quickly went to meet her.
"I've come to pick you up."
Chu Yan strode over, first picking up the three little ones, then looking at Ye Nian'an with deep affection: "You've worked hard, Nian'an."
"It's not hard work."
On the other side, Chu Zhenyuan and Chi Xinyao were also tightly embracing each other.
Although this elderly couple lacked the passion of young people, the deep affection in their eyes was overflowing.
"Brother Yan, let me introduce you."
Ye Nian'an waved to Wang Xiuying, who looked somewhat helpless not far away, and said to Chu Yan.
"This is Sister Wang Xiuying and her daughter. We traveled together on the train, and we were very grateful for her help in taking care of us. Sister Wang's husband is Li Dazhu from the reconnaissance company."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yan immediately turned his gaze to the mother and daughter.
He knew Li Dazhu, the model soldier in the reconnaissance company who trained relentlessly and had recently been commended for his meritorious service.
"So you're a family member of Comrade Li Dazhu. Hello, sister-in-law."
Looking at the distinguished officer in front of her, and hearing him call out her husband's name accurately, Wang Xiuying was both excited and nervous, and quickly replied.
"Hello, Commander!"
"It's cold outside, don't just wait here, the military vehicles might arrive at any time."
Chu Yan glanced at the heavy luggage at their feet and immediately decided, "We're heading back to the division headquarters anyway, so sister-in-law, please take the child and come with us."
As he spoke, he instructed Ye Hui, who was standing to the side, "Second Brother, help Sister-in-law Wang carry her luggage onto the car."
"yes!"
Ye Hui responded loudly and immediately stepped forward to help.
Wang Xiuying was flattered and repeatedly waved her hands, saying, "I can't accept this, it's too much trouble for the leader..."
Ye Nian'an smiled and pulled her along: "Sister Wang, don't be so polite, get in the car quickly, the children are getting cold."
At the warm invitation of the group, Wang Xiuying, filled with gratitude, took her daughter and followed the group into a military jeep that was already waiting nearby, heading towards the 74th Division's garrison.
Outside the car window lay the vast and desolate landscape of northern China.
The jeep bumped along the slightly muddy dirt road, with patches of still-snowy patches scattered among the withered yellow grass.
"Mom, when you catch bad guys, do you also sweep them all away like the White Snake Lady flooding Jinshan Temple?"
On the way, San San blinked her big eyes and asked in a childish voice.
Chi Xinyao and Wang Xiuying told the children about Ye Nian'an's "heroic act of catching a thief" on the train as a bedtime story.
However, through their artistic embellishment, Ye Nian'an has been upgraded from a "wise and brave heroine" to a "fairy sister who can use magic".
Chu Yan, who was driving, almost swerved the steering wheel when he heard his daughter's wild imagination.
Looking in the rearview mirror at his wife's bewildered expression, he felt a surge of doting affection and pride welling up in his eyes.
Catching a thief?
How many surprises does he still not know about?
Chu Zhenyuan and Ye Hui were also dumbfounded.
"Niannian, you...you caught another spy on the train?"
Chu Zhenyuan's voice trembled.
Ye Nian'an sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation: "Dad, they're just a few petty thieves. It's not as mysterious as Mom and the others are making it out to be."
"I'm not a petty thief!"
Chi Xinyao immediately retorted, "The train police specifically said that the suitcase contains national treasures, and if it gets lost, it would be a major loss to the country!"
"Niannian, you are the hero of our family!"
Wang Xiuying nodded vigorously beside her.
"Niannian, you're amazing..."
Ye Hui patted Ye Nian'an's head and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
It seems that I, as the second eldest brother, still have a lot to work on!
A strong sense of pride welled up in Chu Yan's heart, but at the same time, a sense of crisis also arose.
With such an outstanding wife, if he doesn't work harder, he might lose all his standing at home!
The jeep bumped along, and finally, a military camp surrounded by high walls and barbed wire came into view.
The towering guard towers, the fluttering red flags, and the resounding slogans echoing from the training ground all highlight the solemnity and reverence of this place.
This is the 74th Division of the Army.
This is the place where Chu Yan and Chu Zhenyuan poured out countless drops of sweat and youth.
It is also the "other home" that the three little ones have been longing for.
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