After my stepmother was shot, I took my brothers to the countryside

A few days later, Captain Zhou of the police station brought people to Shen Nian's home, and the director of the police station also came with them.

In addition, reporters also came. The capture of spies would generally be reported and widely publicized to crack down on spies, and at the same time it could also mobilize the enthusiasm and sense of responsibility of the people.

Captain Zhou told Shen Nian that according to the confession of Li Cui's accomplices, many of them were finally arrested, but they were all from the island country, and Li Cui was executed yesterday for collaborating with the enemy.

When Shen Nian heard the news, she felt a little happy in her heart, but there was no other excessive fluctuation. This was the law's judgment on Li Cui, and it was also the end she deserved. She did not feel regret or sympathy for Li Cui's death.

Director Zhou of the police station expressed his gratitude to Shen Nian and her two siblings, and praised their contributions to the safety of the G family’s property and the safety of the people.

Then he asked Captain Zhou to take out a stack of big unity notes and said, "This is a commendation given to you three siblings after discussion by our superiors. Each of you is worth 200 yuan. I hope you can continue to carry forward this spirit and contribute your own strength to the development of our country."

Shen Nian took the money with both hands, his heart filled with excitement. Wow! There was actually extra income. He didn't show it on his face: "Don't worry, Director! We will continue to contribute our strength to the construction of our motherland!"

Reporters also interviewed Shen Nian and her siblings separately, asking them about their experiences and feelings regarding reporting the spies. Shen Nian remained calm in response to the reporters' questions. She briefly recounted how she discovered Wang Cui's suspicious behavior and stated that she was simply doing what she was supposed to do.

Shen Nian'an and Shen Nianle simply recounted what happened.

At the end of the interview, the reporter asked the three siblings to take a photo with the director.

Not long after the reporters and the police left, someone else came.

The person who came this time was Zhang Aiguo, the director of the textile factory.

Shen Nian stepped forward and greeted him: "Uncle Zhang, why are you here? Come in and sit down."

Zhang Aiguo walked into the main room and sat down. Chen Nianle poured him a bowl of water.

Zhang Aiguo took a few sips of the water in his bowl before speaking. "Niannian, Uncle Zhang is here today on behalf of the textile factory to thank you three siblings. Your reports prevented the factory's documents from being leaked, protecting the factory's property. You've also protected the nation's property. This is a small token of our appreciation, and I hope you'll accept it."

As he spoke, Zhang Aiguo took out a stack of RMB from his bag and handed it to Shen Nian. Shen Nian was really surprised this time, because she really didn't expect Li Cui to be so bold. She originally thought that she had contact with Gangcheng during this extraordinary period, but she accidentally hit it.

"Uncle Zhang, this is what we should do."

Zhang Aiguo looked at her kindly and said, "Keep it well. Since you have decided to go to the countryside, you will have many places to spend money after you go there."

Shen Nian accepted the money and thought to himself, it would be better if this happened more often. Then he thought, this time it was because of Li Cui, and it would not be so easy to solve such a problem again. Be content with what you have!

Zhang Aiguo took out another stack of money and handed it to Shen Nian. This time, it was not all in the form of Great Unity, but with both small and large amounts. "This is the 500 yuan that belonged to my niece."

Shen Nian understood immediately. After taking the money, she asked shyly, "Uncle Zhang, I have something I want to ask you for help with!"

Zhang Aiguo looked at Shen Nian with a smile: "Niannian, if you have anything, just tell Uncle Zhang directly, Uncle Zhang will help you."

Shen Nian hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'd like to ask you to see if it's possible for the three of us, my siblings, to go to the countryside together. They're still too young, and I'm worried about them being alone at home."

Zhang Aiguo pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "I might be able to help you. Chief Zhou of our police station and I are old comrades. You've just made such a great contribution. I'll go find him and ask him to find a solution for you."

Shen Nian and Shen Nian'an were very grateful after hearing this and thanked him repeatedly: "Thank you, Uncle Zhang, thank you so much!"

Zhang Aiguo waved his hand, signaling her not to be polite: "This is what Uncle Zhang should do. Uncle Zhang is very happy to be able to help you."

After lunch in the afternoon, Shen Nian took Chen Nianle and Chen Nian'an to the cemetery. Chen Nian'an and his brother would come to clean the grass around the cemetery every once in a while, and there was not much grass around now.

As soon as they arrived at the cemetery, Chen Nian'an and Chen Nianle began to pull out weeds.

Shen Nian looked at the three graves before her. At that moment, she truly felt that she was Shen Nian, and she had a real sense of belonging. She knelt down in front of her mother's grave and said, "Mom, Grandpa and Grandma, I'm back! Nian Nian is back!"

She walked forward and touched her mother's tombstone: "Mom, I brought my brothers to see you and grandpa and grandma."

Shen Nian's tears rolled down her cheeks, and those vague memories that had been gone for a long time began to become clear. There was the scene of her grandfather letting her ride on his neck, the scene of her grandmother secretly stuffing candy into her mouth, the picture of her mother drawing to coax her to sleep, and the names her grandfather gave them when her mother gave birth to her younger brother. The original meaning of "Nian'an, Nianle" was to wish her "Nian Nian" to be safe and happy forever, and to have no worries for years.

Shen Nian's heart was filled with longing for her mother and guilt. She gently told her mother about her experiences and growth over the years, telling her that she and her brothers had grown up.

After Chen Nianle and Chen Nian'an finished pulling out the weeds, they walked over to Shen Nian and knelt down. They didn't say anything, but just listened to Shen Nian quietly.

Finally, Shen Nian told Shen Qingqing about Li Cui's fate: "Mom, do you know? That bad woman Li Cui has been arrested and executed. This is the end she deserves. She did so many bad things and hurt so many people. All bad people will get their comeuppance."

Shen Nian's voice was choked with sobs, but she still tried to calm herself down and told her mother the news. She hoped that this news would allow her mother to rest in peace.

Chen Nianle and Chen Nian'an also prayed to their mother, hoping that her soul could rest in peace in heaven and that she would bless their sister with health and safety.

The three of them stayed in the cemetery for a long time, not leaving until it was getting dark. On the way home, they were still in a heavy mood.

"Tomorrow, let's change your surname to Shen!" Shen Nian said.

The brothers' eyes lit up, "So will my name be Shen Nianle from now on?" Chen Nianle asked in surprise.

Chen Nian'an nodded repeatedly: "Yes, your name is Shen Nianle, and my name is Shen Nian'an!"

In their memory, Chen Zhixue had never fulfilled his responsibilities as a father. The house they lived in belonged to their grandparents, and their daily clothes and food were barely enough to make ends meet. If Chen Zhixue had not considered his face, he probably would not have cared if they were kicked out by that bad woman Li Cui. In the past, when they were beaten and scolded, Chen Zhixue, as a father, pretended to be blind.

They no longer had any feelings for their father, Chen Zhixue. You could call them cold-blooded. They were both happy to see the surname change happen, fully supporting it, even wanting to stand on their hair in approval.

When they got home, the house was completely silent. Li Lan and Chen Yang had become much less visible since their last visit, but the three of them didn't care. As long as they didn't get in front of her right now, they could deal with it later. Shen Nian went into the kitchen and made a bowl of noodles for each of them.

After eating the noodles, the three of them went back to the house to sleep.

Shen Nian was lying down and tapping the screen of her mobile phone. She discovered by accident that the space can be operated not only by entering it, but also in her mind as long as necessary.

She sold all the vegetables she planted last night and planted a new batch. She didn't spend the money she earned in the past few days except for buying vegetable seeds. She was still considering whether she should go to the black market before going to the countryside, make a quick buck and run away!

After planting the vegetables, Shen Nian closed her eyes and went to sleep. After she fell asleep, a white shadow went out.

Shen Nian didn't know that this interview would be published on the front page of the newspaper, and the photo of Shen Nian and her two siblings and Chief Zhou of the police station would become an iconic image in the local area, representing the spirit of ordinary people and public security officers working together for the safety of the G family.