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"Okay! I'll go right now!" Zhou Yayun wiped away her tears and nodded heavily.

She knew what it meant when her husband said the words "hot soup noodles".

That was more than just a bowl of noodles; it was a promise, a vow, representing that he had completely and utterly accepted the two children from the bottom of his heart.

With a tender feeling, she patted Su Nianci and Xiao Shitou's heads again, then turned and quickly walked into the kitchen.

Soon, the sounds of chopping vegetables and boiling water came from the kitchen.

Only Lu Zhenguo and his two children remained in the living room.

The atmosphere became somewhat quiet for a moment.

Lu Zhenguo walked to the sofa. His tall frame seemed somewhat helpless in front of the two small children. He had spent half his life in the military, commanding thousands of troops and handling countless difficult military affairs, but he had never been alone with such young children before.

He wanted to say something to ease the tension, but he didn't know where to begin.

Finally, he awkwardly reached out his large, calloused hands and gently placed them on Little Stone's head, rubbing his soft hair.

"What... is your name?" He tried his best to make his voice sound less intimidating.

Little Stone still seemed a little afraid of him. He subconsciously shrank back behind Su Nianci, his big, dark eyes looking timidly at Lu Zhenguo. He opened his mouth but didn't make a sound.

"Uncle, my brother... he doesn't talk much," Su Nianci explained immediately.

She didn't directly mention that Little Stone was mute, as that would cause unnecessary trouble and sympathy. She could only use a more subtle approach to cover up the issue.

"Oh...it's nothing, it's nothing." Lu Zhenguo quickly withdrew his hand, afraid of frightening the child. "Boys should be more composed."

Although he said that, looking at Xiao Shitou's eyes, which were clearly filled with fear and alienation, he still felt a pang of pain and bitterness in his heart, as if he had been pricked by a needle.

My comrade's son... he was tortured to this state!

His hatred for the "Su family relative" whom he had never met deepened even further!

Just then, an inopportune "gurgling" sound came from Su Nianci's stomach.

She and Xiao Shitou had only eaten dumplings this morning since last night, and hadn't had a drop of water since. They had been standing in the freezing cold all day and were starving.

Su Nianci's face flushed instantly, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

Lu Zhenguo smiled when he heard the voice.

This was the first time he had shown a genuine smile all day.

That smile softened much of the sternness and menacing aura on his face, making him seem much more approachable.

"Are you hungry?" he asked with a smile.

Su Nianci nodded shyly.

"You're hungry, that's for sure!" Lu Zhenguo waved his hand and said with great enthusiasm, "Just wait! Your Aunt Zhou's cooking is famous throughout the entire military compound! I guarantee you'll crave it for ten years after just one meal!"

His words completely relaxed Su Nianci's tense heart.

Next, she will no longer face the test of life and death, but how to integrate into this new world.

This is a world belonging to soldiers, composed of high walls, strict discipline, and countless "Lu Zhenguos".

The arrival of her and her brother was like two pebbles "airdropped" into this seemingly peaceful "little kingdom," silently stirring up the first ripples.

……

At this moment, news of Political Commissar Lu Zhenguo's unusual behavior today had spread like wildfire throughout the military compound.

"Did you hear? Old Lu personally carried two little beggar-like children back home today!"

"It wasn't just a hug! I saw it with my own eyes! Old Lu took off his military overcoat and wrapped it around those two kids! He was only wearing a sweater! His face was so dark, like he was about to kill someone!"

"Really? Who are those two kids? Are they relatives of the Lu family?"

"Who knows? They don't look like it! They're dressed in rags, like beggars. Besides, I heard that those two kids stopped Old Lu's car at the door! They're incredibly bold!"

"Stopping a car?! My God! Are they out of their minds?!"

"You bet! The weirdest thing is, not only did Old Lu not get angry, he even carried her home! Isn't that strange?"

Downstairs in the family quarters, several military officers' family members who had just finished get off work or were about to cook gathered together, whispering amongst themselves.

Everyone's face was filled with gossip and curiosity.

Life in the military compound, though stable, was also monotonous. Even the slightest disturbance could become fodder for gossip.

Today's event is undoubtedly the most explosive and baffling "bombshell news" in the entire compound this year!

Who is Lu Zhenguo?

That's the political commissar of the Air Force Independent Division! He's the second most powerful person in the entire compound, second only to the division commander!

He was known for his strict discipline and unsmiling demeanor. When people saw him in the compound, they didn't dare to even breathe loudly.

But today, he actually... carried two "little beggars" of unknown origin home in public?

What earth-shattering secret is hidden behind this?

Immediately, all sorts of speculations arose.

"I bet those two kids are some poor relative of Old Lu that he has no connection with and who came to him for help because they couldn't make a living."

"Impossible! Who is Old Lu? He values ​​rules above all else! How could his relatives possibly come to our door in this way?"

"Then I guess... could it be... an illegitimate child that Lao Lu had outside back then?" A bold family member uttered the most daring and absurd guess.

The moment this guess was made, the surroundings fell silent.

Everyone gasped, then realized that the possibility seemed... quite high!

Otherwise, how do you explain Political Commissar Lu's unusual, almost out-of-control behavior?

Just as everyone was racking their brains and about to come up with a dramatic family drama, a sharp voice interrupted.

"Hmph! Who cares who he is! Daring to block my Uncle Lu's way, and then being carried home by him? I'd like to see who he is!"

Everyone turned around and saw a boy with a chubby face, who looked to be eleven or twelve years old. He was wearing a worn-out military uniform, had a buzz cut, and had an arrogant look in his eyes. He was standing not far away with his hands in his pockets and a disgruntled expression.

He was none other than Li Hao, the notorious "king of the kids" and "little tyrant" in this military compound.

His father was the division chief of staff and a capable subordinate of Lu Zhenguo.

Li Hao grew up in a compound, fearless and audacious. His idol was Lu Zhenguo, whom he considered a god-like figure.

But today, his "god" actually brought two "little beggars" home!

This made him feel that his idol's halo had been tarnished, and he was extremely unhappy about it!

"Let's go! Guys! Come with me to Uncle Lu's house and meet those two 'paratroopers'!" Li Hao waved his hand at the few teenagers behind him who were about his age, and charged towards Lu Zhenguo's house with great momentum.

He wanted to defend the "purity" of his idol and also let those two wild kids who appeared out of nowhere know who was in charge in this military compound!