Mother He prepared seven or eight large bundles, which He Tingchuan checked one by one. He found that they contained all the good things from this area, so he didn't say anything and personally delivered them to the post office, writing the address of the family compound on them.
The post office checked each item one by one to make sure there were no prohibited items before attaching the labels and preparing to send them out.
When He Tingchuan left home, his mother stood at the door and watched him get into the car and leave for a while before going back inside.
Thinking that they wouldn't see each other again until after the New Year, Mrs. He felt a little reluctant.
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Yun Jin knew that He Tingchuan's departure time was uncertain and thought he would be back in ten days. However, thirteen days passed and He Tingchuan still hadn't returned, nor had he made a single phone call.
She went to ask the political commissar, who said he didn't know either, and told her to talk to him if she had any questions.
If there's nothing else, just wait patiently at home.
They also said that's how it is with military dependents, and told her to be patient and that she would come back after completing her mission.
Yun Jin was worried that Li Aimei would fall behind in her studies if she started school too late.
He Tingchuan didn't come back, and neither did Li Aiguo.
Li Aimei washed Yun Jin's hair. Yun Jin sat at the door to dry her hair. Suddenly, it got dark behind her. Yun Jin curiously turned her head and saw a person standing tall and backlit at the door, whose shadow was mostly blocked by the setting sun.
He carried a large military backpack, had a stubble beard, and dark, deep eyes. A hint of unconcealed joy appeared on his rugged face, and his thin lips were slightly upturned. The fatigue on his face vanished when she looked over.
He Tingchuan looked at Yun Jin, who was staring blankly at him, and smiled: "What? Don't you recognize me?"
Her bright, sparkling eyes gradually lit up as she recognized the disheveled yet undeniably handsome man. Excitedly, Yun Jin threw down her towel and rushed towards him.
He Tingchuan looked at her large belly and worriedly grabbed her hand to prevent her from accidentally touching it without realizing it: "I'm back."
"Wow, you're finally back!" Yun Jin grabbed his arm; if it weren't for her large belly, she would have jumped up and down. "Brother Aiguo is back too?"
He Tingchuan's face darkened: "You need to see him?"
Yun Jin seemed oblivious to his expression and nodded, "Yes, something's up. I'm just waiting for him to come back."
"You're waiting for him?" He Tingchuan's tone turned cold.
Yun Jin nodded, finally realizing belatedly that something was wrong with his mood. Looking at the man who seemed a little jealous, Yun Jin coaxed him, "Of course, the one I'm waiting for the most is definitely my child's father, Comrade He Tingchuan."
He Tingchuan remained expressionless, indicating his disbelief.
Yun Jin nodded seriously: "It's true, I swear. If you don't believe me, ask your daughter. She'll vouch for me."
Glancing at the large, round belly, He Tingchuan was amused and exasperated: "Let her be a witness?"
Yun Jin chuckled: "Yes, I can speak on behalf of your daughter, Comrade He Tingchuan. Your wife has been thinking of you 18 hours a day, 24 hours a day, ever since you left. She's very..."
Before she could finish her mushy words, her mouth was covered by a large hand, and Yun Jin's back pressed against a strong, broad chest. He Tingchuan's breath was everywhere, making it impossible for Yun Jin to ignore it even if she wanted to.
He Tingchuan looked at the shameless woman, his ears turning red: "Don't say it, I have a sense of shame."
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