In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

Wang Xingguo saluted and said, "Thank you for the organization's trust. The stability of the Pingxiang front is due to the efforts of all the comrades at the supply station and the silent dedication of the railway soldiers. I was just doing my duty."

Li Zhong gave a few brief instructions, and then the meeting came to an end.

After the meeting, several familiar colleagues came over to shake his hand and congratulate him.

Officer Liu from the personnel department whispered to him that he could collect his merit medal later, and that his promotion and combat injury assessment materials should be filed together.

However, given his current ear condition, he was granted a special one-month paid recuperation leave, after which he will officially return to the Materials Transportation Department and assume the position of director.

Wang Xingguo thanked him repeatedly, and then followed Officer Liu to complete the relevant procedures.

By the time he finished everything, it was already 11 a.m. on April 18th, and Wang Xingguo was already eager to go home.

However, he suppressed his excitement, went to the bathhouse to wash himself thoroughly, shaved his beard clean, changed into clean clothes, and then got into the car that had been arranged to take him home.

At this moment, Li Xiuping was at home talking with her daughter and youngest son. She had no idea that Wang Xingguo was coming back.

"Son, do you miss your father?"

Wang Guowei shook his head: "I don't want to."

Li Xiuping sighed helplessly. Her youngest son had never even seen his father once, so how could he possibly miss him...

Sitting quietly to the side, Wang Niannian asked, "Mom, when is Dad coming back?"

Li Xiuping comforted her, "It'll be soon, Niannian is so grown up now. Your father loves you the most, he should be coming back to see you soon."

Wang Niannian nodded, a little disappointed, and said, "They say Dad is a hero, but I can't even remember what he looks like anymore."

Li Xiuping hugged her daughter tightly, tears streaming down her face.

They promised six months, but it's been two years and seven months already, and they still haven't come back.

If it weren't for the monthly correspondence, she would have suspected that her lover had already sacrificed himself...

Li Xiuping wiped away her tears, and Wang Guowei handed her a piece of candy: "Mommy, don't cry, have some candy."

Li Xiuping felt even more distressed because her youngest son was so sensible.

Just then, the sound of a car came from outside. Cars rarely came into this compound, and even if they did, it was usually Grandpa Lin.

Li Xiuping thought it was Grandpa Lin, so she quickly went to open the door.

When Li Xiuping opened the door, she was stunned to see figures carrying luggage off the bus.

This man with a dark profile looks like Xingguo...

No, he is Xingguo!

Li Xiuping let out a scream.

Wang Xingguo turned his head and grinned. He stopped carrying his luggage, ran quickly to the door, and hugged Li Xiuping.

"Wife, I'm home."

Li Xiuping burst into tears of joy and hugged him tightly, refusing to let go.

"You're finally back... I missed you so much... Waaah..."

Wang Xingguo gently patted her back and softly comforted Li Xiuping, saying that she had suffered grievances over the years.

The driver looked a little embarrassed and coughed.

Wang Xingguo then realized what was happening and quickly said to Li Xiuping, "Wife, let me move the things inside first, and we'll talk later."

Li Xiuping nodded, wiped away her tears, and followed Wang Xingguo to move her luggage.

Wang Xingguo thanked the driver and saw the car off. He turned around and saw his daughter standing timidly to the side.

Wang Xingguo smiled, walked over and picked up his daughter: "Oh, my precious daughter, I've missed you so much! You've grown so much, I can hardly carry you anymore."

Wang Niannian could sense Wang Xingguo's heartfelt joy, and she smiled and said, "Dad, I don't even recognize you anymore..."

Wang Xingguo laughed heartily, put Wang Niannian down, and said to her with emotion, "Yes, Dad has been away from home for too long. You were too young to remember things back then, so it's normal that you don't remember Dad."

Wang Niannian nodded and pointed to her younger brother at the door, saying, "My brother has never seen Dad. I just can't remember what you look like, but I have seen Dad. He's just not quite the same as in the photos. Dad is so dark-skinned."

Wang Xingguo was overjoyed and picked up his son again, but the little guy resisted him a bit and struggled to get down.

Wang Xingguo wasn't angry. He smiled and said to his son, "Call me Dad. I'm your dad."

Wang Guowei hesitated for a moment, then finally called out timidly, "Dad."

Wang Xingguo was overjoyed and kissed his son on the cheek before putting him down.

The commotion of Wang Xingguo's return was heard by everyone in the house, and they all came out. They were very happy to see Wang Xingguo back, and the aunts and sisters-in-law pulled him aside to ask him all sorts of questions.

Wang Xingguo responded to everyone's concern with a smile. Li Xiuping had already moved all the things into the house, and she also smiled when she saw Wang Xingguo surrounded by people.

She was in a good mood at the moment, and remembering that Wang Xingguo hadn't eaten yet, she quickly went to cook him some noodles.

After exchanging pleasantries, Wang Xingguo said, "Aunties, sisters-in-law, and ladies, I have to go now. I need to go and dote on my daughter and son. I'm on a month-long vacation this time, so I'll have plenty of time to chat with you all."

"Alright, stop dragging Xingguo along. Let him reunite with his wife and children first."

"Yes, yes, I stir-fried some dried anchovies over there. I'll bring them to Xingguo so you can try them."

Everyone finally dispersed, and Wang Xingguo took his daughter and son back into the house.

He rushed to Li Xiuping in the kitchen and asked, "Wife, where did the eldest son go?"

"He was taken out to play by Grandpa Lin this morning. He originally wanted to take all three children with him, but his daughter and youngest child didn't want to go, so he only took his eldest child."

Wang Xingguo said with a smile, "Grandpa Lin is really something, he made me miss seeing my son right away. I'm also curious about how tall my son is now."

No sooner had they finished speaking than the aunts and sisters-in-law brought over the dishes. They all knew that whenever Wang Xingguo returned home from a business trip, he almost never had time to eat before rushing back. This time was no exception, and he certainly hadn't had lunch.

So there were several more dishes on the table. After Li Xiuping cooked noodles, Wang Xingguo smiled and said to her, "Wife, there are many local specialties given to me by my comrades in my luggage bag, as well as gifts from the commander. Go and take them out and put them away. In my backpack, there are gifts I bought for you all, one for each of you. Go and see if you like them."

Li Xiuping agreed and took the two children into the room to start packing his luggage.

Wang Xingguo ate two large bowls of noodles and quite a few dishes on the table, finally filling his stomach.

He hadn't eaten breakfast because the train stopped providing it as they were approaching their destination. After arriving at the station, he was taken back to the logistics department and didn't have time to eat breakfast at all.

Wang Xingguo has a lot of things, including specialties from all over the country, because supplies and people from all over the country have gathered here, so Pingxiang has everything.

Many of the items were obtained through trade with people from all over the country, so there's a real mix of all sorts of things.