Song Yaling didn't believe that Gu Tinglin would know the truth.

The base hospital couldn't do paternity tests. Even if he really had doubts, the natural disaster destroyed everything, and there was no way to trace the truth of that year.

Moreover, in the past few years at the military base, she and Yanfei never mentioned Jiang Ning. Even when Gu Tinglin first asked about her previous residence, she didn't even mention the villa area.

"Don't worry, I'll ask."

Song Yaling took a deep breath, picked up the walkie-talkie, walked to the balcony, and contacted Gu Tinglin's secretary...

...

From the living area to the military strategic area, it's a journey of more than 20 kilometers, passing the base hospital, plantations, industrial areas, airports, and then the vast ocean.

Entering the military area, there are towering soldiers standing guard, the army training in full swing, the radar on the platform constantly rotating...

the parking lot, countless earthquake-resistant buses.

The airport is full of various large military helicopters.

The coastline, ocean-going ships, military warships, escape capsules, submarines...

endless and densely packed, all the way to the end of the sea.

Looking at all this, Jiang Ning got goosebumps all over his body. It turns out that this is the power of the country.

In the distance, large transport ships whistled and slowly approached the shore, full of giant containers.

If I guessed correctly, they were all filled with civilized products, which were transported by sea to the South China Military Region for unified protection.

It was a military stronghold, Jiang Ning could not look around openly, but only glimpsed secretly, but it was enough to shock people.

After passing through many sentries, the car stopped at the military office area. The orderly Xiao Tang led three people and a dog into the room, walked through two buildings and went up the stairs, and went straight to the chief's office.

Jiang Ning frowned. Is it necessary to express gratitude in such a grand manner? Don't come to the Hongmen Banquet or something.

Huo Yishen also felt that it was too much, but on military territory, the two could only communicate with their eyes - they would respond to the situation later.

Jiang Ning pondered that in order to save time in recent years, he rarely entered the space without special circumstances. If the secret was really exposed, it would be no problem to hide in the space for a few months.

But she couldn't lead people remotely, otherwise she wouldn't have been forced to disperse when they were attacked by the sandstorm last time.

So, we have to get closer later.

Huo Yishen winked at his sister, and Jiang Ning stroked his dog's head to signal that they should evade if something was wrong.

In a few months, the plate collision is estimated to have occurred, and the military has no chance to wait and see.

Just as he was thinking, the door of the office opened and the secretary came out, "Comrade Huo, right? Please come in."

Divide and destroy? Jiang Ning suddenly became nervous and wanted to move forward and backward with Huo Yishen.

The secretary stretched out his hand to stop him, "Miss Jiang, please step aside."

There were soldiers on guard ten steps away. Jiang Ning couldn't do anything and could only watch Huo Yishen go in alone. The heavy wooden door was then closed.

Secretary He waited beside her, with a faint smile on his face, making it hard to tell what was going on.

Jiang Ning's heart was in her throat, and she felt like sitting on pins and needles.

It would be strange if there was no cat-sickness. What kind of thanks required such a big fanfare?

Doudou became nervous and looked at Jiang Ning subconsciously.

Gouzi also gnashed his teeth, feeling like there was a battle to be fought!

Every second was torture, and her palms were full of sweat. Jiang Ning pricked up her ears to listen to the movement, but the office was well soundproofed, and the secretary next to her was secretly watching her movements.

She had to play dumb and tried to keep her face calm.

The door opened, and Huo Yishen walked out unscathed.

But within ten minutes, Jiang Ning felt that it took as long as frying in a pan.

Secretary He stepped forward politely, "Miss Jiang, please come in."

The two did not have a chance to talk, but when their eyes met, Huo Yishen gave her a reassuring look.

The office is large, but simple and plain. Except for the documents to be processed on the desk, everything else is arranged in order.

The chief lowered his head to answer the phone, as if he was discussing official business, "Wait a minute, I'll be there soon." After hanging up

the phone, he looked up and looked over, "Jiang Ning?"

Jiang Ning was slightly surprised. She didn't expect that the head of the military region was a big shot whose car had broken down halfway.

The stern facial features were a few times softer than when they met in real life, and there was a hint of smile in the corners of his eyes, which inexplicably made Jiang Ning less nervous.

However, she came back to her senses in an instant and reminded herself not to be confused by appearances.

Anyone who can reach this position is definitely not a simple person. She tried her best to maintain a polite smile, "Hello, leader."

Gu Tinglin looked at Jiang Ning, who had a beautiful face and delicate features in front of him, and waved, "Sit down."

The sirens in his mind were ringing, but Jiang Ning still sat opposite him as if nothing had happened.

Gu Tinglin looked at her carefully, "Are you from Fengcheng?"

"Yes."

"I'm in Guangdong City next door. I loved to go to Fengcheng when I was young. I have many friends there..."

No, the head of a military region is chatting with her? Something is wrong!

But what can Jiang Ning do? Smile, try your best to keep smiling.

"I've seen your information. You grew up in an orphanage?"

No, you've seen it all. What else is there to chat about? On the day of the identity verification, the staff almost took off his underwear. Isn't this asking questions knowing the answer?

After all, he is a high-ranking leader of the military region, and he is on his territory. What can Jiang Ning do to him?

"Well, I was abandoned and sent to an orphanage when I was born."

Gu Tinglin was slightly startled, then calmly said: "Growing up in an orphanage, is it difficult?"

"It's not easy to eat by watching other people's faces." He wanted to talk, and Jiang Ning would chat with him. Anyway, it was all explained, and she could see what he was up to. "When I was young, I picked up garbage and cleaned toilets. When I was older, I fought or was beaten by others, and then I worked hard to make money to support my own education."

It was difficult, how could it not be difficult.

But looking back, Jiang Ning was very grateful for this ordeal, which allowed her to live better and longer when she experienced natural disasters later.

If she hadn't experienced the previous experience, she might not have met Huo Yishen, and she would still live like a sharp hedgehog.

Gu Tinglin was lost in thought for a moment before he asked, "Have you...ever hated your parents?"

Jiang Ning said without hesitation, "I must have hated it when I was young, but I got used to it later. When the natural disaster came, I was extremely lucky not to be held back."

Gu Tinglin wanted to speak again, but the urgent phone rang again.

He stood up and stretched out his hand to Jiang Ning, "Thank you very much for your contribution to the base with Comrade Huo. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can always come to me."

Jiang Ning raised his hand and shook it with him, "You're welcome. We got the corresponding points."

His palm was broad and thick, with an old cocoon, but very warm.

Gu Tinglin suddenly asked, "Are you interested in joining the army?"

"No, I have family to take care of."

He lowered his head and wrote something on a piece of paper, then tore it off and handed it to Jiang Ning, "This is my encrypted communication channel, you can contact me anytime if you need anything."

Jiang Ning was stunned, but still took it.

Holding the note, she left with a fog in her head, turned around at the door, and said politely, "You are not in good health, you'd better take time to go to the hospital as soon as possible."