Why did you provoke me?

Yu Meng returned to the second floor, where Dali and Sister Xiu were waiting for her. "How was it?"

"It's alright, they're the ones protecting Xiao Hao. If anything happens, you can ask them for help."

Dali sat down in a chair. "I haven't felt at ease since the day I found them. Our town is small, and with so many strangers suddenly appearing, I'm really worried. I need to talk to your brother about this. He takes Xiaohao out to train every day." After saying that, she went downstairs to find Yu Hai.

Sister Xiu also stood up. "I'll go check on Niannian. You should get some rest."

Yu Meng lay on her bed, reflecting on recent events and reviewing her decisions. Perhaps it was the relaxation of being home that made her feel at ease. Before she knew it, she had fallen asleep.

The next morning, Yu Meng was awakened by laughter in the corridor. She looked at the clock on the wall and realized it was already seven o'clock.

Yu Meng lay on the bed for a while, then slowly sat up. She had slept very soundly.

Niannian led Xiaohao to stand at Yu Meng's door. "Fourth Sister, we're back from our run. Are you too tired?"

Yu Meng ignored her and went to wash up. Yu's mother was delighted, "Come down and eat! I don't know where you found this new porridge recipe. It smells amazing!"

And so, amidst her mother's repeated calls that "the food is ready" and "the porridge smells delicious," Yu Meng stayed at home for seven days.

Early on the eighth day, a black sedan was parked in front of the small building. Yu's father stood inside, looked at the car in front of the door, and then turned and went upstairs to the second floor.

"What's wrong? Didn't you say you were going to the small market? Why are you back?" Aunt Yu got up and was cleaning the house. She didn't even look up when she saw Uncle Yu come back, and just asked casually.

"There's a black car parked in front of our house. I guess they're here to pick up Xiao Si again," said Mr. Yu, sitting in his chair, somewhat annoyed.

"What?" Aunt Yu hurriedly ran to the window and looked down. Sure enough, there was a black car parked in front of the door.

"You'll get used to it. This isn't the first time." Aunt Yu forced a smile. "Is Xiao Si still asleep? I'll go wake her up."

Yu Meng had already gotten up. She received a message from Xiao Wen that Qingyuan had been taken out, but her condition was not good. He wanted to ask Yu Meng to go and see if she could be saved.

Because the fourth base was far away, they set a midpoint, and then both sides gathered at that location.

Aunt Yu knocked on Yu Meng's door. Yu Meng opened the door, and Aunt Yu saw that Yu Meng was already dressed. She knew she couldn't stop her from doing this.

"Are you taking Niannian with you this time? Take good care of yourself over there. Send a message to your older sister when you have time, so we don't worry about you." This time, Yu's mother didn't cry, but her voice was weak, because Yu's father had said that it wasn't good for the child to cry while away from home. Yu's mother remembered.

Turning around, I saw Nian Nian and Sister Xiu already standing in the corridor.

"It's good to be together, so we can look after each other." Aunt Yu pulled Niannian aside. "You two must take good care of yourselves, okay?"

Niannian hugged Aunt Yu, "When we come back, I'll buy you a whole carload of things, so that when you see those things you'll remember us."

"Stop! Even if you don't buy a whole truckload of stuff, I'll still think about you two. You absolutely cannot buy a whole truckload, or I'll lock you both out. Do you hear me?" Aunt Yu quickly dissuaded Niannian from her idea.

This interruption instantly lessened the sorrow of parting.

Because it was very early, there were few people on the streets of the small town. Yu Hai and Xiao Hao hadn't gone for their morning exercise yet. But a street sweeper stood under a big tree and saw everything.

The car slowly began to accelerate. The driver was Captain Tian, ​​whom Yu Meng knew, but they weren't close.

"Our plane is outside the town. There's also Hua Shulang traveling with us. He and Yan Lei are both Grandma's adopted sons, and he uses Grandma's surname. He has a very good relationship with Teacher Qingyuan." Captain Tian told Yu Meng everything he knew.

Yu Meng nodded. "Approximately when will we arrive?"

"It will take about three hours," Captain Tian answered every question.

Upon arriving at the plane, Yu Meng saw a young man in his twenties wearing the same combat uniform as Captain Tian. However, he exuded a refined and scholarly air. He had fair skin and a smile in his eyes. When he saw Yu Meng get out of the car, he hurried over and said, "Hello, Teacher Yu, I am Hua Shulang."

Yu Meng smiled and nodded, "Hello, thank you for waiting." Her tone was polite yet distant.

"Let's talk on the plane." Hua Shulang gestured for him to proceed.

Yu Meng noticed his urgency but didn't say anything. She simply pulled Niannian onto the plane. Captain Tian followed closely behind.

The passengers fell silent. They were not familiar with each other, and Yu Meng herself was a person of few words.

Hua Shulang spoke first, "I haven't been here for some time due to certain reasons. Therefore, I was unable to see my mother-in-law when she passed away, which I have always regretted. Please take care of Aunt Qing's matter, Teacher Yu."

Yu Meng nodded, "Aunt Qing is very good, I will do my best."

Niannian leaned against Yu Meng, bored, her eyes half-closed. She didn't like this sparse-looking guy.

Since Fourth Sister is here, of course she will do her best. Why would he need to invite her? If he were to invite her, could he even get Fourth Sister to come?

Captain Tian is a shrewd person; he knows Nian Nian. Nian Nian didn't have this attitude when they were on the alien battlefield.

Three hours passed in the blink of an eye. The plane landed, and Yu Meng saw Xiao Wen and Liu Wei.

"Teacher Yu, you've arrived. Niannian, you're here too. If you have time, I'll have someone take you sightseeing. The snacks here are very unique and famous," Xiao Wen greeted the two with a smile, making a promise to Niannian.

"Really? Then I'll be waiting!" Nian Nian was very happy.

"How is Aunt Qing?" Yu Meng asked.

"The situation is not optimistic. We also brought Huang Yan and Teacher Sun along."

"How are your people? Are they alright?"

"It should be nothing serious, Teacher Sun showed it to us."

Yu Meng glanced at Xiao Wen. "Is Teacher Sun in good spirits?"

Xiao Wen shook his head, "I'm just barely holding on."

The car quickly entered a place that resembled a manor. The place was large and guarded. Yu Meng looked at Xiao Wen, "Is this one of your men too?"

"I'll introduce you to him later. He's a kind old man."

Xiao Wen didn't speak to Hua Shulang at all. Liu Wei didn't say a word either; he simply took Yu Meng and Niannian's luggage.

Reaching a secluded courtyard, Xiao Wen stopped. "The people inside seem different, Teacher Yu, be prepared." He then looked at Niannian, "Niannian, you and Liu Wei find a place to rest. This place is a bit scary, you..."

Niannian shook her head, "I want to be with Fourth Sister."

Yu Meng glanced at the people around her. "Do you want to go in?"

"I'm going in," Hua Shulang was the first to say.

Liu Wei took a step back, and after a moment of silence, Captain Tian also indicated that he wanted to go in.

Yu Meng then looked at Xiao Wen, "And you?"

Xiao Wen showed Yu Meng through his actions that he pushed open the door and was the first to enter the room.

Yu Meng pulled Niannian along and followed behind him.

Three beds, and three people covered with blankets on the beds…

Yu Meng looked at Xiao Wen in surprise, pointing to the bed, "These are them?"

Xiao Wen nodded, then added, "You need to be prepared. They are terrifying."