Given the gravity of the situation, Huo Jingrui had no choice but to suppress the ripples in his heart. "Chu Zhiqing, did any of the people you followed today notice you?" Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs novel_fіre.net
Yunyi shook her head. "I kept my distance; they shouldn’t have noticed me."
Huo Jingrui said gravely, "This matter is of great importance..."
Before he could finish, Yunyi interjected, "Don’t worry. I won’t reveal a single word."
Huo Jingrui had received Yunyi’s information last night. Truly worthy of being from a veteran family, he thought. Her awareness is exceptionally high.
After giving a few more instructions, he hurriedly left. The matter was urgent, and he had to return to his temporary lodging to make new plans overnight.
They couldn’t approach the place Chu Zhiqing mentioned rashly. After all, they weren’t yet sure if it was the location they were searching for.
Those people were still lurking in the woods. It would be best to capture them first and then have Chu Zhiqing lead the way, as that would be safer.
Moreover, this matter had to be reported to the higher-ups. Experts from relevant fields needed to be dispatched, especially since there was a room inside the cave with a specially made security door. Caution was essential.
Yunyi had set dough to rise in a basin that morning. After washing her hands, she first went into the kitchen to knead and steam the dough. Then, she started making some millet porridge in another pot.
There were ready-made dishes in her space. Since she was tired from the day, she planned to eat those directly without cooking.
She lit a bundle of dried mugwort sticks to repel mosquitoes, then sat down by the stone platform and began sorting the Chinese medicinal herbs she had collected that day.
「Beijing, the Pan Family」
As soon as Fang Minjuan arrived home, she saw her daughter packing. "Huixin, what are you doing?"
Pan Huixin answered with a cold face, "I told you before that Fourth Brother Huo wouldn’t be able to stay in the compound for long and asked you to visit the Huo Family as soon as possible.
"But what have you done? You delayed day after day. Now look, he’s returned to his unit, and who knows when he’ll be back next time?
"I’ve thought it over. I’m already twenty this year; I can’t keep waiting . Since you won’t help me, I have to find my own way."
Fang Minjuan looked at the large travel bag on the floor. "Are you going to the military unit?"
Pan Huixin nodded. "Yes. I’ve found someone to arrange a job transfer for me. I’ll report there tomorrow."
Fang Minjuan became anxious at once. "This is such a big decision! How could you not discuss it with the family?"
Pan Huixin didn’t stop packing as she replied, "This was a carefully considered decision. The transfer order has already been issued. I need to go over this afternoon to settle in."
Thinking of Mrs. Huo’s previous attitude, Fang Minjuan said, "Huixin, there’s something Mom hasn’t told you. It’s not that we didn’t visit the Huo Family; it’s that Mrs. Huo said she couldn’t make decisions for her son."
Pan Huixin knew her mother wasn’t lying. "That’s why I’ve tried every possible way to get transferred to the military hospital. Being closer to him will give me more opportunities to interact with him."
Seeing her daughter’s determined expression, Fang Minjuan conceded, "Since you’ve decided, I won’t stop you. But can you listen to Mom’s advice? Don’t be so fixated. There are plenty of outstanding young men in the compound, not just him."
Pan Huixin looked up at her mother, feeling somewhat upset. "Mom, I know you mean well, but I only like Fourth Brother Huo, and I don’t want to give up easily."
She packed the last piece of clothing into the travel bag and zipped it up. "Mom, please talk to Dad and Grandpa for me. I hope they won’t be angry with me."
After saying that, she picked up the travel bag. "I need to catch the military’s procurement truck, so I’m leaving now."
As Fang Minjuan watched her daughter’s retreating figure, she shook her head and sighed. Whose stubborn, unyielding nature did she inherit?
So many people in the compound admired her, yet she insisted on fixating on this one person.
Oh well, perhaps it’s for the best. If she goes to the military unit and gives up sooner, it will be better for everyone.