When Lin Yuexi learned from Lu Cheng that the army had approved his long vacation, his originally calm eyes suddenly lit up, and surprise and joy bloomed in his eyes like bright stars.
She subconsciously covered her mouth, but the smile she couldn't suppress still leaked out from between her fingers. She turned around excitedly, and then hugged Lu Cheng tightly, her voice full of unconcealed joy: "Really? That's great, I can finally go home!"
After her joy subsided, Lin Yuexi couldn't wait to start packing her luggage.
She moved quickly and methodically, carefully folding Lu Cheng's clothes one by one and putting them into the box, not forgetting to also put in his most treasured possessions.
Halfway through packing, she suddenly remembered something and hurried to the small kitchen of the medical center to pack up some snacks she had made with the ingredients in the space, thinking that she could eat them on the way.
Just as I finished packing my luggage, I heard the sound of a jeep engine outside.
It turned out that the car sent by the army to take the couple home had arrived. Lin Yuexi took Lu Cheng's hand and walked out of the medical center quickly.
I saw a military green jeep parked there steadily. The body of the car was wiped spotlessly clean and it was shining brightly in the sun.
There were two young soldiers sitting in the driver's seat and the co-pilot's seat. One of the soldiers sitting in the co-pilot's seat jumped out of the car neatly, saluted Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi with a standard military salute, and said enthusiastically: "Captain Lu, sister-in-law, the car is ready and can set off at any time!"
Lu Cheng returned the greeting, smiled and nodded in thanks.
Then, the soldier opened the car door, let Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi get in, and then he got in himself.
The car started slowly. Lin Yuexi leaned on Lu Cheng's shoulder, looking out the window at the military base gradually moving away, her heart full of expectations for her future life.
She knew that the days ahead would be a warm time that belonged only to the two of them.
After a long journey of two days and one night, the jeep bumped along the winding road, and the scenery outside the window kept changing from continuous mountains to vast fields. Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi finally arrived in Gan'an County.
When the familiar streets came into view, the two people's fatigue was instantly dispelled by the joy of being home soon.
The car stopped steadily at the gate of the courtyard. Night had fallen quietly and the dim street lights stretched their shadows out.
Lin Yuexi got out of the car first and stretched her body which was a little stiff from sitting for a long time. Considering that Lu Cheng's injury was just healed, Lin Yuexi reached out her hand and helped him get out of the car.
The door of the courtyard was ajar. Lu Cheng pushed it open gently, and a familiar scent filled his face.
The warm yellow light shining through the house makes it look particularly cozy in this quiet night.
Aunt Zhang was busy in the kitchen. When she heard the noise in the yard, she subconsciously stuck her head out to look.
When she saw that it was Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi, the rag in her hand fell to the ground. She opened her mouth in surprise, her eyes full of disbelief. It took her a while to react. She turned around and shouted to the inner room: "Zi Yan, Xi Yun, come out quickly, your parents are back..."
The sound was still echoing in the house when hurried footsteps were heard from the inner room. Immediately afterwards, two small figures rushed out. They were Zi Yan and Xi Yun.
When they saw Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi, they were stunned for a moment, then their eyes turned red and they cheered and threw themselves into their parents' arms.
"Mom and Dad, you are finally back. We missed you so much..." Zi Yan held Lu Cheng's hand tightly, his voice filled with tears.
Xiyun hugged Lin Yuexi, buried her little face in her arms, and sobbed, "Mom, I look forward to your return home every day."
Lin Yuexi's eyes were also moist. She squatted down, hugged each child with one hand, and kept kissing their foreheads: "My dears, mom and dad are back. We are sorry to have worried you."
Lu Cheng also bent down, touched Zi Yan's head, and pinched Xi Yun's little face, his eyes full of love: "Good boy, your mother is not at home these days, have you studied hard and listened to Aunt Zhang?"
Aunt Zhang also came over, her eyes slightly red, and said with a smile: "These two children are very obedient, but they keep asking when you will come back.
Come on, come in, I'll cook a few more dishes for you. ”
The two soldiers who sent them back, Xiao Liu and Xiao Li, stood at attention and saluted Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi after they arrived safely.
Xiao Liu stepped forward, with a simple smile on his face, and said sincerely: "Captain Lu, sister-in-law, since you have arrived home safely, we will go back... There are still tasks waiting for us in the army."
When Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi heard this, they were unwilling to let them return in such a hurry. Lin Yuexi took the lead and enthusiastically took Xiao Liu's arm, her eyes full of concern: "Xiao Liu, Xiao Li, you drove all the way, and it was bumpy for two days and one night. It must be so hard! How can you leave without even a hot meal?"
Lu Cheng also walked up quickly, patted Xiao Li on the shoulder, smiled and said, "Yes, you two have been highly focused along the way, afraid of making mistakes, you must be exhausted. Listen to me, rest for two days before leaving! This yard is spacious and can accommodate everyone."
Xiao Liu and Xiao Li looked at each other, their eyes full of gratitude, yet a little embarrassed. Xiao Liu scratched his head and said embarrassedly: "Captain Lu, sister-in-law, we really want to stay and rest, but the army has strict discipline, we have to go back and report."
Lin Yuexi was not willing to give up and continued to persuade: "You guys! It's just a meal time, it won't delay anything. You sent us back safely, it's so hard, why don't you take a good rest here for a night?"
Lu Cheng also chimed in: "Xiao Liu, Xiao Li, listen to your sister-in-law. Have dinner at my house and rest for a night before leaving. I will write you a note to explain the situation to your boss and ensure that your work will not be delayed."
After repeated persuasion from Lu Cheng and Lin Yuexi, Xiao Liu and Xiao Li finally gave in and had to nod in agreement.
The two of them smiled shyly and said in unison: "Thank you, Captain Lu and sister-in-law, for your hospitality!"
Aunt Zhang turned around and went into the kitchen swiftly. After a while, the cheerful sound of pots and pans colliding could be heard from the kitchen, and the smell of fireworks filled the air.
Lin Yuexi invited Xiao Liu and Xiao Li to come in and sit down, then she took out the family's treasured tea from the cupboard and brewed it for them.
The aroma of steaming tea rises up, dispelling the fatigue and coldness of the journey.
Zi Yan and Xi Yun looked at the two strange warriors curiously, their eyes full of admiration.
Zi Yan couldn't help but move closer to Xiao Liu, tilting his head and asking, "Uncle, did you drive my parents back home? Isn't driving very cool?"
Xiao Liu smiled and touched Zi Yan's head, patiently answered his series of questions, and vividly described the interesting things that happened on the way, making the children laugh continuously.
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