Chapter 406: Coming Home

"Leave it to us."

The major surgery has already been performed; what is needed now is the recuperation and recovery phase.

"Can the name used for admission be changed? Also, during this period of hospitalization, do not let anyone else disturb him."

An Yinan was unsure of her own schedule; arranging for him to be here was the best-case scenario.

But she was also afraid that his family might come; after all, she had already explained the situation to the Northeast Military Region.

If they could not find a way through that channel, they would naturally investigate his situation.

Xiaokang's current emotions and state both require proper rest and adjustment.

Those people must not be allowed to disturb him.

"I will arrange it." The Dean nodded.

An Yinan gave him a rough overview of the situation so the Dean would have some precautions in mind, and she also left Guo Ge's phone number; if anything happened, they could call Guo Ge.

"Xiaokang, my schedule is uncertain after this; I don't know when I will be able to come see you."

"You must rest well, don't let your mind wander, and focus on your recovery."

An Yinan gave these instructions.

Xiaokang smiled, "Sister-in-law, I understand!"

He knew everything his sister-in-law had arranged for him, and he had also heard about the phone number from the person in charge.

The gratitude in his heart had been accumulating all along.

An Yinan left, this time returning to the Dayuan.

"Nan Nan is back!" When Liu Xicai saw the person arriving, although she was covered in dirt, her clothes were filthy and disheveled, and her hair was frizzy, she could still tell at a glance that this was her Nan Nan.

"Big Aunt."

Returning home suddenly, her eyes felt a bit sore; perhaps it was because she hadn't slept for too long?

Yes, that must be it.

"Go upstairs and wash up, then come down to eat!"

"Or should I eat first?"

After Liu Jiumu finished her first sentence, she suddenly realized something was wrong; Nan Nan must be hungry.

Should she eat first, then go upstairs?

An Yinan clutched her bag, "I'll go wash up first; I can't stand myself like this either."

Liu Jiumu said, "I'll go stew some soup. Your grandmother is asleep; she will definitely be happy when she sees you back later."

These days, the old woman slept much less and was always waiting in the living room.

During the day, she spent even more time lingering in the courtyard.

Every time the auntie asked her about it, she would say, "Oh, just resting."

But everyone knew she was waiting for her child to return home.

"Big Aunt, then I'll head up first." An Yinan greeted her and quickly ran upstairs.

She returned to her room, locked the doors and windows, pulled the curtains, and immediately entered her space.

She took a refreshing bath.

After changing into fresh clothes, she walked back downstairs.

Grandmother did not yet know An Yinan was back; seeing the person coming down from upstairs, she asked uncertainly.

"Xicai, why does this person look like our Nan Nan?"

Liu Jiumu hurried out from the kitchen.

And An Yinan also came to her grandmother's side.

"Grandmother, I'm back." An Yinan looked at the old woman, whose hair had already turned white, and felt an unbearable ache in her heart.

She felt guilty!

Toward the country, toward the Military, toward many people, she felt no guilt.

Except toward her grandmother.

Grandmother was getting on in years, and although her body had improved a lot after careful care,

birth, aging, sickness, and death are the natural state of humanity.

"It's good that you're back, let me look at you." Grandmother smiled, her face full of kindness.

An Yinan spun around to let her grandmother get a good look, so the old woman wouldn't worry about her.

"So lively?" Yun Fei had returned from outside.

He knew Nan Nan was coming home today and had intentionally returned early.

"Time to eat." Liu Xicai smiled and called everyone over.

Yun Fei said, "Wait a bit, Yun Bi will be back soon too."

The mission he had previously accepted was to escort medical personnel to the Southern Front, and later his mission was to garrison the City.

Now that these people were returning, they naturally needed the Military to escort them; with the South in such chaos, everyone was very careful to protect these people.

Yun Bi was leading the team, escorting them back to Beijing.

However, unlike them, the moment Yun Bi arrived in Beijing, he had to go to the Military Department to report and complete his mission records.

"Then there might not be enough to eat; I'll go make a little more." Liu Jiumu hurried back to the kitchen.

She had thought only Nan Nan was coming back, so the stewed soup wouldn't be enough; she would stew a bit more, and if it really wasn't enough, Yun Fei wouldn't have to drink any.

Liu Jiumu secretly made her plans; for the soup that had been served for years, Yun Fei waited until midnight, only to find after his wife had fallen fast asleep that there was none for him at all!

"Third Brother!" An Yinan greeted him immediately upon seeing Yun Bi enter the house.

Yun Bi's expression was much softer than it had been while executing his mission.

"Why are you still waiting? You all should just eat first. Nan Nan has been working very hard in the south," Yun Bi said, then quickly took off his coat, hung it neatly on the coat rack, hung up his hat as well, and only then returned to the table.

"Everyone works hard, but isn't she back now?" An Yinan didn't really mind; although she was busy, every bit of it was her own gain.

"You all! You truly are members of the Yun Family, every one of you busy as can be, and you can't even be lectured or scolded," Liu Xicai said helplessly.

It would be one thing if it were just the men, but look at Yun Qin, someone who you wouldn't even get a phone call from in a month.

She is either out on a mission or on her way to one.

She even dumped her child on her mother-in-law.

Then look at Nan Nan, she has the same temperament, even though she isn't in the Military.

Yet when she carries out tasks, she is more desperate than anyone else.

She couldn't get through to any of them!

"Big Aunt, I want to eat fish," An Yinan said, acting spoiled.

Liu Xicai looked at her, having no choice.

They were children of her own family, so she could only spoil them, "I'll make it for you tomorrow. Are you going back to school tomorrow?"

An Yinan thought for a moment; it seemed she had to go back.

"Yes."

An Yinan pursed her lips, and Liu Xicai didn't speak; she had long been used to how busy the children in the family were.

"However... I will come back to eat fish in the evening," An Yinan smiled.

Liu Xicai's eyes suddenly lit up, and she stood up immediately.

"Mom, where are you going?" Yun Bi watched as Liu Xicai suddenly stood up and went straight to the kitchen.

"I'm going to write a note for the auntie so she doesn't forget to buy fish," Liu Xicai's voice came from the kitchen.

In fact, parents' requirements are very simple; it's not about how many achievements you have, nor how much money you have.

It is that you can come home to visit often.

"Nan Nan, let me tell you," Liu Xicai said after leaving the note, returning to the dining table.

An Yinan put down her bowl and looked at Big Aunt.

"It's much more convenient to buy things now. Whatever you want, there are small stalls outside. In the future, just tell Big Aunt what you want to eat, and Big Aunt will make it for you." Liu Xicai knew Nan Nan was coming back tomorrow, and her entire aura had changed.

She talked more, and anyone could see her happiness.

"Then in the future, I can order dishes every day," An Yinan said with a proud little expression.

"Order away!"

Big Aunt waved her hand, looking like she was in charge.

The atmosphere at the entire dining table changed, and Grandmother even ate half a bowl of rice more.

In the past few days, with the children not at home, Yun Fei was eating at the Military District.

It was just the two of them, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, at home; sometimes Yun Qi would come back to keep them company, and sometimes Fang Hong would come back for a visit.

They didn't enjoy their meals; the food was the same, but they just couldn't eat it.

Now, without realizing it, they had eaten quite a lot.