"This mission will take a while, maybe about a month," Nie Shenyuan said.

He was speaking in advance, afraid that if he spoke for a short time and Xie Qingyu didn't return, she would be disappointed.

“There’s food prepared along the way, so you don’t need to prepare anything. But since I’m not home, I should prepare something for you first.” Nie Shenyuan pointed to the water tank at home.

He wanted to fill this up before he left, but he estimated that even with food and bathing, it would only last the mother and son a few days.

"After I leave, I'll have Shitou come over every few days to fetch you water," Nie Shenyuan said, explaining his arrangements.

"No need. I don't let anyone fetch water for me at home. I can carry it half a bucket at a time, it'll just be slower," Xie Qingyu said, immediately rejecting the idea.

With Nie Shenyuan away from home, and Shi Tou constantly running over here, who knows what kind of gossip might spread.

"That's fine too, I'll fill my plate first." Nie Shenyuan didn't think it was a good idea either.

“Cooking food now won’t keep it all, so why don’t you take Tuanzi to the team’s for meals when you’re home?” Nie Shenyuan was worried that the two of them would go hungry at home.

"There's so much food at home, it's not like I can't cook," Xie Qingyu said with a smile.

Even though she had cooked several meals before, Nie Shenyuan always felt that she couldn't do it.

"Then I'll have them bring back some more food tomorrow," Nie Shenyuan thought, considering the best solution.

“Okay.” Xie Qingyu looked up at his arrangements and readily agreed.

"And firewood, this should be enough, right?" Nie Shenyuan looked around and felt it was sufficient.

Although they had coal stoves, the firepower was weak, so they didn't use them much when it was hot. They cooked and boiled water directly using the earthen stove in the kitchen.

So we still have to use firewood to cook.

Nie Shenyuan would gather some firewood whenever he had free time, and there was enough left to burn for two more months without any problem.

“Tuanzi…” Nie Shenyuan wanted to make some more arrangements, but since Xie Qingyu had been taking care of Tuanzi before, there was nothing he could arrange.

After thinking for a long time, he finally said, "If I go away for a month and come back, Tuanzi won't recognize me, will she?"

“Very likely.” Xie Qingyu couldn’t help but laugh.

Seeing Xie Qingyu smile, Tuanzi also came over.

Nie Shenyuan picked up Tuanzi and asked, "If Dad comes back from going out, will you still remember that I'm your dad?"

Tuanzi understood what he meant and nodded.

"Good son." Nie Shenyuan tossed him into the air. "Come on, let's go take a bath together."

Nie Shenyuan has now taken over the task of bathing Tuanzi. He bathes himself and Tuanzi at the same time, and then Xie Qingyu takes her bath.

The weather is hot now, so boiling water once is enough for washing.

When Xie Qingyu came out after washing up, Nie Shenyuan had already put Tuanzi to sleep.

Xie Qingyu sat in the yard and let her hair dry.

Nie Shenyuan came out of the house and took a palm-leaf fan to fan her.

"This mission was secured by Chief Yu," Nie Shenyuan said, leaning against the door and looking at Xie Qingyu.

Xie Qingyu turned to look at him.

“Things are different now than before. There are fewer opportunities to go on missions. When there are missions, they are all good opportunities. When there are no missions, you can’t get promoted.” Nie Shenyuan explained the reason to Xie Qingyu.

Nie Shenyuan's current position is not only due to his outstanding training, but also mainly due to his meritorious service on the battlefield.

But now there are very few wars, which means there are few opportunities to rise to prominence.

Every mission is hard-won, and amidst turmoil and peace, the troops are also exploring new paths.

"Isn't that very dangerous?" That was Xie Qingyu's first thought.

If Chief Yu were to dig a pit here, it could be dangerous.

"It's alright," Nie Shenyuan said vaguely. "The whole regiment goes on missions together, so there won't be any danger to one person."

Nie Shenyuan understood Xie Qingyu's meaning; these words were meant to reassure her.

"That means the entire group is in danger."

Nie Shenyuan paused for a moment.

No mission is without danger; he had always been prepared not to return from any of his previous missions.

He knew in his heart that he could say these words, but he could never say them out loud.

"Then promise me you'll come back safely," Xie Qingyu said softly.

Nie Shenyuan's heart softened at this moment, and he took a step forward and squatted down in front of Xie Qingyu.

Xie Qingyu still smelled of soap after taking a shower.

Nie Shenyuan looked at her face and said, "Okay."

"I will definitely come back safely." Never before has Nie Shenyuan wanted to return safely more than now.

"Mm." Xie Qingyu nodded.

Nie Shenyuan stared blankly at Xie Qingyu in front of him. In the bright moonlight, he could see the shadows cast by her eyelashes and her moist lips.

He seemed to have never seen Xie Qingyu so closely before while she was awake.

"Tuanzi and I will be waiting for you to come home," Xie Qingyu said.

Nie Shenyuan hummed in response, but his gaze was fixed on Xie Qingyu's lips, it was unclear whether he had actually listened to her.

Xie Qingyu continued, "I estimate the bed will be finished by the time you get back, and then you'll need to find someone to carry it back."

"There are still some left at home, I'll make them into underwear for you to wear?" Xie Qingyu said several times but received no response.

"Do you want it?" Xie Qingyu finally looked up at him.

When he looked up, he was met with his piercing gaze.

Seeing Xie Qingyu looking over, Nie Shenyuan finally couldn't hold back any longer.

"Can I kiss you?" Nie Shenyuan asked.

Before Xie Qingyu could answer, Nie Shenyuan couldn't hold back any longer.

He reached out a hand to hold Xie Qingyu's cheek, then slowly leaned closer.

To be honest, the two of them already have a child, but it seems like this is the first time they've ever had such close contact.

Although Nie Shenyuan was a little unskilled, he picked it up quickly.

After kissing her, he immediately pried open Xie Qingyu's teeth without pausing for a moment.

He was tall, and since he felt uncomfortable kissing Xie Qingyu, he simply knelt down on one knee in front of her, and Xie Qingyu, who was sitting on the stool in front of him, asked for a kiss.

He cupped Xie Qingyu's face in one hand and placed the other behind her head, as if afraid she would run away.

Nie Shenyuan had dreamt of this situation countless times, but today it seemed even better than in his dreams.

He longed to explore every inch of Xie Qingyu's lips; all sensation in his body seemed to vanish, leaving only the kiss with Xie Qingyu as real.

Especially when Xie Qingyu's tongue touched him, Nie Shenyuan almost immediately chased after her.

Gradually, Xie Qingyu was almost in his arms.

Nie Shenyuan was still somewhat unsatisfied at the end. After the kiss ended, all he could hear was the sound of his own heartbeat, which felt like it was about to jump out of his ears.

Nie Shenyuan glanced at Xie Qingyu in front of him, her face flushed and her eyes somewhat dazed.

Nie Shenyuan felt a tightening in his lower abdomen.

Unable to resist, he planted a kiss on Xie Qingyu's forehead.

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