Chapter 137 The Gu family grandparents, the fifth son and his wife come to join the army.
After the initial joy, practical problems were brought to the table at the Gu family's old house.
Gu Jianqiang and Li Fenfang sat in front of their parents, their faces showing a mixture of joy and hesitation.
"Dad, Mom, we are happy that our baby has this thought."
Gu Jianqiang said, stammering.
“But… if we both go, what about the household chores… even though the eldest and second eldest are married, they’re still young, and the work in the fields…”
"Yes, Mother,"
Li Fenfang chimed in, saying that she missed her youngest daughter but couldn't bear to leave her family behind.
"Besides, if our whole family goes, won't it be a burden on the baby? She's so busy with work..."
"Don't cause me any trouble!"
Wu Guixiang waved her hand, interrupting her son and daughter-in-law. The old lady was full of fighting spirit at this moment.
"Why does the baby want us to go? Isn't it because she's worried about us in the countryside and it will distract her? If we go, she won't be able to do anything else."
"Take good care of her home, cook her meals so she has a hot meal when she gets home, and a place to rest when she's tired. Isn't that helping her?"
She looked at the old man who had been smoking without saying a word:
"Dahe, don't you agree?"
Gu Dahe tapped his cigarette ash and slowly began to speak:
“My wife is right. Baby wants us to go out of filial piety and consideration. Our going will help stabilize things at home so she can focus on contributing to the country without distractions. This is a big deal.”
The old man made the final decision.
Gu Jianqiang and Li Fenfang exchanged a glance, and their hesitation dissipated.
My parents are right. They went not to enjoy themselves, but to support their daughter.
"Then...this house, the land..."
Gu Jianqiang asked.
"Let your eldest and second eldest brothers take care of the house, and let them take on more of the farm work."
Gu Dahedao
“It’s not like we’re going there and never coming back. Once the baby’s condition stabilizes, we can come back to visit anytime. I’ll talk to Captain Li Guoqiang and get him a certificate to make things easier.”
That's how it was settled.
The next two days were as lively as if it were Chinese New Year at the Gu family home.
Wu Guixiang, along with Li Fenfang, gathered up all the dried goods they could carry, their homemade pickled vegetables, dried mushrooms, and even the new shoe soles they had made for their granddaughter, packing them into several sturdy bundles.
Gu Jianqiang and his two older brothers inspected and repaired the area around their house.
Families in the village who knew each other also brought some of their own eggs, red dates, and sticky rice cakes, as a way to add to the festive atmosphere and also hoping to make connections in case anything happens in the future.
Brigade leader Li Guoqiang personally delivered the document bearing the brigade's official seal and a letter of introduction from the commune, patting Gu Jianqiang on the shoulder:
"Jianqiang, go with peace of mind! The team will take care of anything that happens at home! Bao Bao has brought great honor to our Qinghe Village! When you get there, take good care of her and let her focus on her work!"
Amidst the hustle and bustle and blessings, the Gu family of four, carrying simple luggage and their anticipation of reuniting with relatives far away, boarded a train heading south.
Unbeknownst to them, after they left, the legend of Gu Baobao spread like wildfire in Qinghetun and even in the surrounding communes, becoming increasingly fantastical.
Some even confidently asserted that Gu Baobao had received divine guidance and gained a third eye, thus granting her extraordinary medical skills…
Of course, Gu Baobao, who was sitting in the bumpy jeep on her way to the airport, was completely unaware of these later developments.
The car drove onto the dedicated road leading to the airport.
Gu Baobao sat in the back seat, next to a briefcase containing top-secret documents.
Lu Zhanming was driving, and Huo Zheng was sitting in the passenger seat.
The scenery outside the car window rushed past.
[Host, your family has set off and is expected to arrive at the island in three days.]
The system's voice rang out.
According to our system's monitoring of Comrade Gu Dongguo's recent emotional fluctuations, he showed a high level of anticipation for the arrival of the parents' group, coupled with a secret sense of vengeful pleasure.
It is speculated that their plan is to use elders to suppress Comrade Lu Zhanming's attempts to advance his personal life. [Risk Warning: Your personal emotional issues may face attention and interference from multiple parties.]
Gu Baobao: "..."
She subconsciously glanced at the back of Lu Zhanming's head in the driver's seat.
【in addition,】
Defu continued his report.
The passive skill "Crisis Intuition" obtained through exchange has not detected any strong malicious fluctuations in the past 72 hours.
However, based on the retrospective analysis of Chen Yongkang and Su Xiaoyu's behavioral patterns and escape routes, the probability that their hiding place is potentially connected to Country F is 67.8%. It is recommended that the host increase their vigilance level regarding unexpected events during international travel.
Gu Baobao's heart sank slightly.
Chen Yongkang and Su Xiaoyu ran away and their whereabouts are still unknown.
Will they let this go?
International trade shows, with their large crowds and diverse perspectives, are indeed the best time to make a move.
She quietly touched the lining of her cloth bag, where she found several small pepper spray cans and an oil paper packet.
Fortunately, she was prepared.
The car drove into the military airport.
A grass-green transport plane was already parked on the runway, its propellers slowly turning and emitting a loud roar.
Commander Feng, Zhang Yunxiang, as well as Professor Qian, Dean Zhou Mingren, and others came to see him off.
Commander Feng patted Gu Baobao and Huo Zheng on the shoulders forcefully:
"Remember, you represent the face of the nation and the military! Show off your skills, stand tall! If you encounter any difficulties, contact your family immediately! The motherland is your strongest support!"
"Yes, sir! Mission accomplished!"
Huo Zheng and Gu Baobao stood at attention with their chests out.
Old Qian held Gu Baobao's hand, his eyes slightly red:
“Baby, be careful when you get out there. We know your skills. When you get there, know when to keep a low profile, but don’t hold back when it’s time to show your skills! Let’s make our ancestors’ medical skills proud!”
"Don't worry, Mr. Qian."
Gu Baobao nodded vigorously.
Dean Zhou also gave a few instructions.
Finally, Zhang Yunxiang pulled Lu Zhanming aside and whispered instructions:
"Zhan Ming, I'm entrusting Comrade Bao Bao and Comrade Huo Zheng entirely to you! Keep your eyes peeled and your nerves on edge! Not a single hair can be missing!"
Lu Zhanming's face was cold and stern, his eyes sharp as knives:
"Don't worry, Chief of Staff. I'm here as long as I'm safe."
After a brief farewell, the three boarded the gangway.
At the cabin door, Gu Baobao took one last look back at the island that held her initial struggles and warmth.
The sun was blazing, and the sea breeze was howling.
She took a deep breath, turned around, and stepped into the cabin.
The roar of the engines suddenly intensified, the transport plane taxied, took off, and soared into the azure sky.
A new journey has begun.
On the ground, Commander Feng watched the plane gradually shrink into a small black dot and said to Zhang Yunxiang in a deep voice:
"Send a telegram to the capital: the delegation has departed. Also, dispatch additional undercover agents to track down Chen Yongkang and Su Xiaoyu!"
We must see them alive or dead! We absolutely cannot let these two rotten apples ruin such a major international event!
"yes!"
Just as the plane broke through the clouds and fog, heading towards the northern capital.
In a remote fishing port on the southeast coast, a dilapidated fishing boat quietly left the port under the cover of night and headed towards the high seas.
The cabin smelled foul.
Chen Yongkang, his face grim, was turning on a small radio, tuning the channel. A crackling sound of electricity came from it, occasionally interspersed with a few indistinct foreign language broadcasts.
Gu Ningbao, wrapped in a dirty men's coat, sat leaning against the corner. Her face appeared exceptionally pale under the dim kerosene lamp, but her eyes shone eerily, burning with flames of resentment and calculation.
"How long until we can get in touch with them?"
She asked in a hoarse voice.
Chen Yongkang didn't turn around; his voice was icy:
"What's the rush? Once we reach international waters, there will be ships to pick us up. Gu Baobao and the others should already be on their way to the capital, right?"
A twisted smile appeared on his lips:
"Let her enjoy her glory for a few more days. Once she gets to France... that's where her real stage will be. I want to see if, once she's out of the protective shield of her home country, her miraculous doctor's hands can still keep everything she wants."
Gu Ningbao also chuckled softly, her voice hoarse and unpleasant:
"Yes... there are too many unexpected events on the international stage. Medical accidents, technical disputes, even... the excessive behavior of some fanatic fan? Who knows."
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing undisguised malice and expectation in each other's eyes.
The fishing boat, like a withered leaf, drifted into the unfathomable, dark ocean.
Ahead, thick night fog was gathering on the sea, foreshadowing an unknown storm brewing.
On the transport plane that had just taken off, Gu Baobao leaned against the window, looking down at the islands that were getting smaller and smaller and the winding coastline. The string in her heart quietly tightened.
She knew that her peaceful days were temporarily over.
What awaits her is a wider, and more dangerous world.
She gently clenched her fist.
No matter what lies ahead, she will carry her medical skills, her medicine, her perseverance, and the expectations of countless people behind her as she moves forward.
For her family, for those who trusted her, and for... to live a life without regrets.
The plane swept through the clouds, heading resolutely towards the capital, towards the unknown challenges and glory.
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