The little dumpling is five and a half years old, which made his father so angry that his head split

Li Tian didn't hide what happened during the day from Li Zilong, but she didn't tell her grandparents when she got home.

She couldn't be bothered to mention such a trivial matter to them.

When they saw Ye Zhao's various packed luggage, they learned that she was going back to her hometown for the National Day holiday.

It was a notification, not a discussion. Since there was no one else at home, everyone naturally had to go.

The autumn air is crisp and clear, perfect for an outing.

There's no concept of short holidays yet, so there won't be any traffic jams on the roads.

It's really good.

But taking a train and then a bus takes a long time, a whole day and night.

It's so long it's irritating.

Both children have taken long-distance train journeys and have firsthand experience with it.

The journey is too far, and they would have to stay at home for two or three days to go back, so they would have to ask for leave.

Ye Zhao had already written the leave slips for them.

Ye Zhao was busy and tired enough, so they packed their things.

In addition to his own change of clothes, Li Zilong also prepared chess scores and exercise books that Li Tian had bought.

He needs to work even harder to keep up with Li Tian.

Li Tian also brought a Walkman and extracurricular books to avoid being bored.

We shouldn't prepare too much either.

They have to carry their own belongings.

The day passed by in a flash, though the wait was somewhat agonizing.

The 30th was the day Li Tian was to perform at the Great Hall of the People.

It was also the day they went back to their hometown.

After picking up Chen Yufei early in the morning, Zhao Qingping went to pick up Li Tian.

Although this way there will be some delay on the way, once you get there you won't have to wait for each other or look for each other in the crowd.

Fearing a repeat of the previous incident, Zhao Qingping also assigned an officer to take care of Li Tian.

So that the little one won't run around when Chen Yufei goes on stage.

After a rehearsal, the actors arrived and began to get their makeup done in an organized manner.

With limited staff, costumes, props, and sets were also extremely limited.

We can only carefully dress up the soloists and lead singers who are the ones who get to be seen first.

As for extras, everything is simplified.

While the actors were busy backstage, the Li family also got busy.

Everything was ready; they were just waiting for Li Zilong to finish school and Li Tian to come home so they could set off.

But Chu Xun did not return all night.

This is a big deal.

Unless they are personally protecting a leader when they go out, guards are absolutely not allowed to stay out overnight.

This matter couldn't be kept secret, and Liu He reported it to Li Shengli early on.

Chu Xun's background remains a mystery, and it is no coincidence that he encountered trouble just as Li Shengli was about to leave the capital.

Li Shengli made a decisive decision.

On the one hand, Liu He was instructed to report the matter normally, and the organization would handle it according to procedures.

On the other hand, he contacted the National Security Bureau and reported this latest development.

Both sides quickly sprang into action.

The first thing to do is to find Chu Xun.

Regardless of life or death.

Since retiring and relaxing, Li Shengli hadn't smoked for a long time. He took a pack from Li Yuanchao's house and didn't throw it away even though he was coughing incessantly.

Very few things could make the old general restless anymore.

Chu Xun's arrangements have been finalized, and he himself is willing to return to the front-line troops.

Chu Xun was just waiting for Li Shengli and the others to leave Beijing before he went to report to his unit.

Why did it have to happen at this exact time?

Who is holding Chu Xun back?

Is he still alive?

If he didn't look so much like Zhong Ershun, Li Shengli wouldn't have thought too much about it.

But before things become clear, I can't help but let my imagination run wild.

Back then, Zhong Ershun was deceived by his partner, but at the crucial moment, he stayed true to himself and would rather sacrifice himself than betray them.

What about Chu Xun?

What a terrible thing...

Liu Mingzhao arrived around noon.

It is clearly inappropriate to give a report over the phone.

"Have you found Xiao Chu?"

Liu Mingzhao nodded.

"Found him. He's seriously injured and is being treated at the military hospital."

Li Shengli breathed a sigh of relief, but his heart still felt heavy.

Regardless, it's good that the person is still alive.

"Sir, Chu Xun mentioned the name Cheng Yue while he was unconscious."

Cheng Yue?

Lee Seungri's eyes darkened further.

He turned around and looked into the courtyard.

But then a blurry image of the young soldier appeared before my eyes.

It's been over twenty years, and I can hardly remember what he looks like anymore.

Cheng Yue is the name of Zhong Ershun's girlfriend.

The investigation at the time revealed that Zhong Ershun's family only knew the name and had never actually met him.

It seems that Cheng Yue has come to see Chu Xun in person.

Otherwise, no one could trap Chu Xun.

Choosing between one's birth mother and one's faith is a difficult decision for anyone.

"Have you caught them yet?"

Liu Mingzhao shook his head.

"When we arrived, Chu Xun was the only one in that dilapidated house. He looked like he had been interrogated all night, and his body was covered in sores."

Lee Seungri sighed.

"What did your boss say?"

Liu Mingzhao hesitated for a moment.

It might be unfair to Chu Xun, but there's no better solution for the time being.

"For your safety, we recommend canceling this trip. The organization has readjusted Chu Xun's work arrangements, and his background is no longer suitable for him to remain in the military."

If they don't want to go back, then they don't have to. We can't let their return cause any more casualties.

Li Shengli readily agreed.

However, he still couldn't bear to do it to Chu Xun.

"Please have the organization conduct a comprehensive assessment of Chu Xun's situation and provide him with appropriate accommodations."

"His father passed the test. It's not Chu Xun's fault that he had such a mother."

"Those damned spies deserve to die."

Actually, the best solution would be to have him recruited by Beijing Guoan. This way, they can keep an eye on him, follow the trail, and train him into a valuable talent.

But Li Shengli didn't say that.

They're not part of the same system, so his reach can't be too far.

Liu Mingzhao nodded.

"Rest assured, sir, I will convey your message completely."

After giving his report, Liu Mingzhao left in a hurry.

During the National Day celebrations, both sides were extremely busy with their work.

Lee Seungri wanted to smoke again, but Ye Zhao stopped him.

"Don't overthink it. What's meant to happen will happen. Just deal with it as it comes."

Hearing this, Li Shengli stopped.

Drawing another box won't help.

"Eat first, then take a nap."

Li Shengli patted his wife's hand to reassure her.

Before sitting down to eat, I also dealt with the matter of canceling the trip.

"The villagers have worked for nothing this time."

"I will send the prepared local specialties home tomorrow."

Li Shengli smiled and pulled Ye Zhao to the dining room.

The news that he was going back to his hometown to visit relatives must have spread long ago; it has probably reached not only the village but also the entire province.

This is one of the reasons why he cannot easily go back.

The thing I fear most in my life is causing a great deal of trouble.

With things calming down at home for the time being, Li Tian's performance is about to begin.

She put on makeup early in the morning and was even careful when eating.

I was afraid of ruining my makeup, and I was also afraid of swallowing what was on my face.

I only ate until I was half full.

"Who has candy? Who has candy over there?"

Li Tian, ​​who had been resting with her eyes closed against the wall, opened them.

A person was seen looking around asking for candy.

He looked very anxious; his face was covered in sweat despite the weather.

Li Tian stood up; she had several milk candies and some chocolates in her pocket.