In the afternoon, warm sunlight streamed through the hospital window, casting a gentle glow over the ward. Qin Yuanfeng pushed the door open to a heartwarming scene. Su Wanwan was softly telling a story to Beibei, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze and full of love. Beibei listened with wide eyes and rapt attention, a pure, innocent smile frequently lighting up her little face, occasionally bubbling over with giggles.
Seeing Qin Yuanfeng return, a tender smile bloomed on Su Wanwan's face. She set the storybook down, stood up, and asked softly, "Yuanfeng, how did things go?" Qin Yuanfeng walked over with a smile and answered gently, "It's fine, just the usual routine statement-taking. Don't worry." With that, he took the storybook from Su Wanwan's hand, sat down by the bedside, and continued telling the story to Beibei.
Watching the heartwarming interaction between father and daughter, Su Wanwan felt her eyes grow misty. This was the scene she had yearned for day and night for the past seven years. Now that Qin Yuanfeng had finally returned to their side, the hardships of the past seemed to melt away in the warmth of this happiness. She leaned gently against Qin Yuanfeng, her heart filled with contentment and gratitude.
At noon the next day, bright sunlight bathed the hospital entrance. A jeep bearing military license plates from the Provincial Capital slowly drove up and stopped outside. Several men in military uniforms stepped out of the vehicle, led by Lin Fan, the chief of military affairs of the Provincial Capital Military Department. Lin Fan wore a stern expression, his eyes revealing the unwavering resolve of a soldier. Early that morning, he had received an order from Chief Yu Xiao, the commander of the First Air Force of the Central Theater Command, instructing him to travel to Nanjiang City to deliver a property deed and keys to Su Wanwan, the wife of a veteran from the Outer Realm Battlefield. He was specifically told to inform Su Wanwan that this property was a reward for Qin Yuanfeng's assistance to the Southern Military Region in eradicating the Fu Family, as well as for his courageous service fighting for Great Xia on the Outer Realm over the past seven years. At the same time, he was to personally deliver an appointment letter issued by the Military Department into the hands of that veteran, Qin Yuanfeng.
Upon receiving the order, Lin Fan did not dare to delay in the slightest and drove straight from the Provincial Capital. He knew very well that, given his rank, a lowly military affairs chief of the Provincial Capital like him would normally never even get close to the First Air Force commander of Great Xia. The fact that the commander-in-chief had personally issued an order for this matter was proof enough that this man named Qin Yuanfeng had an extraordinary background.
Lin Fan and his subordinates entered the hospital and asked a nurse for the room number of Su Beibei. Before long, they arrived at the doorway. Lin Fan straightened his military uniform and gently knocked on the door.
Hearing the knock, Su Wanwan stood up, somewhat puzzled, and went to open it. Her heart tightened when she saw several men in military uniforms standing outside.
"Excuse me, are you Ms. Su Wanwan?" Lin Fan asked politely.
Su Wanwan nodded, looking at the men in uniform with confusion. "I am. Who are you?"
Lin Fan smiled and said, "Hello, Ms. Su. I am Lin Fan, the chief of military affairs of the Provincial Capital Military Department. I am here today on orders to convey a directive from the Provincial Capital Military Department and to deliver something to you."
With that, Lin Fan took a document folder handed to him by the man behind him and handed it to Su Wanwan.
With a puzzled look, Su Wanwan took the document folder and opened it. She was struck by astonishment when she saw the property deed and keys inside.
"What is this?" Su Wanwan asked.
Lin Fan explained, "This is the property deed and keys to Yuntian Villa No. 1. By order of the Military Department, in recognition of Mr. Qin Yuanfeng's meritorious service on the Outer Realm Battlefield and his contributions to assisting the Southern Military Region in eradicating the Fu Family, the Military Department has decided to award the confiscated Fu Family property, Yuntian Villa No. 1, to Mr. Qin Yuanfeng. At the same time, this is also a reward for his courageous service fighting for Great Xia on the Outer Realm over the years."
Hearing Lin Fan's words, Su Wanwan trembled inwardly. She never expected that Qin Yuanfeng would receive such a generous reward from the Military Department, but she also understood all too well that for Great Xia to directly award a villa worth one hundred million, Qin Yuanfeng must have endured unimaginable brushes with death and suffered immensely on the battlefield!
When she tremblingly opened the property deed, the name "Su Wanwan" was clearly written on it. In disbelief, she asked, "How could it be my name? Since this was a reward from Great Xia to Qin Yuanfeng, why isn't it in Qin Yuanfeng's name?"
Lin Fan smiled and said, "This was specifically requested by Qin Yuanfeng. We informed Mr. Qin Yuanfeng of this matter yesterday, but he said that having spent seven years in the Outer Realm, he owes Ms. Su and her daughter far too much, so he specifically requested that the property deed be transferred to Ms. Su's name. Rest assured, Ms. Su, Mr. Qin has made tremendous contributions to Great Xia, and the Military Department is simply giving him the reward he deserves. In addition, there is an appointment letter to be handed to Mr. Qin Yuanfeng. May I ask when Mr. Qin will be back?"
Just at that moment, Qin Yuanfeng walked in from outside. He had just brought back meals for Su Wanwan and Beibei, only to unexpectedly overhear Lin Fan's words. He strode quickly to Su Wanwan's side and asked softly, "Wanwan, what's wrong?"
Su Wanwan handed the property deed and keys in her hand to Qin Yuanfeng, her eyes filled with a mixture of emotion and confusion. Qin Yuanfeng took them and understood everything in an instant. He looked at Lin Fan, a flash of complexity in his eyes.
Seeing this, Lin Fan quickly took out another document from his pocket—it was Qin Yuanfeng's appointment letter along with his credentials from the Provincial Capital Military Department. He respectfully handed the appointment letter to Qin Yuanfeng. "Hello, Mr. Qin. I am Lin Fan, chief of military affairs of the Provincial Capital Military Department. By order of the Military Department, I am here specifically to deliver this appointment letter to you. In consideration of your numerous meritorious services on the Outer Realm Battlefield, and your return to Great Xia upon retirement, the Military Department has decided to appoint you to the position of staff officer at the Provincial Capital Military Department. However, considering that Mr. Qin has spent seven years in the Outer Realm without being able to properly reunite with his wife and daughter, special approval has been granted for you to report for duty after one year. During your leave, you will enjoy the regular benefits of a Provincial Capital Military Department staff officer."
Qin Yuanfeng took the appointment letter and credentials, cursing the old foxes of the Great Xia inwardly; this was clearly a trap they had laid for him. He had originally wanted to live an ordinary life quietly with Su Wanwan and Beibei, but he hadn't expected to be outwitted by Yu Xiao. As for the military benefits mentioned in the appointment letter, Qin Yuanfeng knew it was pure nonsense—as the dignified Temple Master of the Asura Temple, was he really going to care about such meager scraps? But upon second thought, this was also a good thing. With this appointment letter, at least Su Wanwan would no longer doubt his identity, and he could use this status to live in Great Xia from now on. As for actually going to report for duty at the Provincial Capital Military Department a year later, that was even more ridiculous; if he dared to go, would the Great Xia Military Department dare to employ him? But at the very least, for this year, this appointment letter would ensure that Qin Yuanfeng's identity would no longer be questioned!
After a brief moment of inward contemplation, Qin Yuanfeng kept his outward expression completely calm. He smiled and nodded in gratitude to Lin Fan. "Chief Lin, thank you for the trouble of making this trip. A year from now, I will report for duty at the Provincial Capital Military Department." Seeing this, Lin Fan nodded inwardly, admiring Qin Yuanfeng's composure and poise even more. After exchanging a few more polite pleasantries and giving Qin Yuanfeng his contact information, he led his subordinates out of the ward.
Inside the ward, the atmosphere turned somewhat subtle. Qin Yuanfeng turned to look at Su Wanwan, his eyes filled with tenderness and apology. "Wanwan, I actually didn't know anything about this appointment letter beforehand. But I think this is probably the Military Department's way of recognizing my efforts over the years, as well as providing a guarantee for our future life. As for the villa, that is simply a gift I bought for you!"
Hearing this, Su Wanwan's inner doubts gradually dissipated, replaced by a complex wave of emotions. She knew all too well the hardships and sacrifices Qin Yuanfeng had endured over the years, and she understood even better the heavy weight carried behind this reward. She gently clasped Qin Yuanfeng's hand and said softly, "Yuanfeng, no matter what reward the Military Department gives you, I only hope that you stay safe and sound. You and Beibei are the most important people in my life."
Feeling Su Wanwan's deep affection and understanding, a warm current surged through Qin Yuanfeng's heart. He gripped Su Wanwan's hand tightly and said resolutely, "Wanwan, don't worry, I will protect myself and the two of you. How about this: Beibei is being discharged from the hospital in a couple of days. I heard that the Fu Family had already finished renovating Yuntian Villa No. 1, so we can move right in now. Tomorrow, we'll have Grandpa and Grandma come over to look after Beibei, and we can go check out Yuntian Villa No. 1 to see if anything needs to be replaced or purchased. That way, as soon as Beibei is discharged, we can all move straight in with Grandpa, Grandma, and Beibei, alright?"
Su Wanwan carefully put away the property deed and Qin Yuanfeng's appointment letter, and nodded.