A stunning beauty arrived on the island; she invented everything from childcare to babysitting.

The next day, Anning went to the toy factory as usual. When she returned, she saw Zhao Xuemei waiting for her at the door from afar. As soon as she saw her, she came up to greet her.

"Girl, let me tell you, this morning, the guy next door was called in for a talk. His mom started crying when he came home and just stopped. I reckon she's really going to have to go home this time."

"is it?"

Upon hearing this news, An Ning didn't feel happy; she just felt that things had finally calmed down.

That old woman, it's not that she could really do anything to her, but she was like a toad crawling on someone's head; it didn't hurt when it bit, but it was disgusting.

Would she be willing to go back?

"Of course they wouldn't want to, and they even wanted to cause trouble at the military base! But Battalion Commander Zhao was also implicated because of her this time. If her matter isn't resolved properly, her future prospects will also be affected. Even if that old lady isn't very bright, if the eldest son can't stay in the military and is transferred back to civilian life, what kind of good life will her second son have?"

"I hope so!"

For the next two days, the house next door was very quiet, almost completely silent. When Anning and Zhao Xuemei felt something was amiss and pretended to pass by to look through the window, they discovered that the house was completely empty.

It was Song Wenyuan who answered their questions.

He's not the kind of person who does good deeds anonymously; he was forced to do so before. Now, he's in the crucial stage of winning back his wife and desperately wants her to know that everything he does for her was his doing.

"Battalion Commander Zhao is quite capable and young. It would be a shame if he had to retire because of his mother. The transfer order has already been issued. Once he sends his mother back to her hometown, he will be stationed for training on an island in the south. At that time, his mother won't be able to contact him even if she wants to."

Song Wenyuan's visit not only resolved An Ning and the others' doubts, but also brought another piece of news: the boat at the dock had been arranged, and they could go boating at any time.

Shen Changle had already planned what to bring: snacks Anning had made for her, a fishing net, a sketchbook, and pens.

The teacher told her that when she went out to play, she should draw the scenes she saw, just like taking a photograph; this is called sketching.

She really liked the photos she took in Guangdong Province, but she didn't have a camera, so she wanted to record these scenes with pen and paper so that she wouldn't forget them in the future.

Song Wenyuan suggested, "You can bring a fishing rod and fish on the boat. There are plenty of fish there, you might be able to catch some. There are also small pots on the boat, so you can eat what you catch."

"What's so great about fish? Why not go to the beach and shuck some oysters, then grill them with garlic sauce? That's much tastier!"

Zhao Xuemei preferred grilled oysters made by Anning to fish.

However, to be fair, in this era when everyone is reluctant to use oil, garlic sauce made with oil is indeed fragrant, and it can be used on many dishes. Even steaming a cabbage and pouring a spoonful of garlic sauce on it makes it delicious.

Since it was a trip to have fun, everyone had their own ideas and set off with their own belongings.

For some reason, Song Wenyuan managed to get a jeep to take everyone there.

After getting in the car, An Ning sat in the passenger seat, while Zhao Xuemei sat in the back with the two children.

Zhao Xuemei looked around the car, and finally couldn't help but ask, "Anning's family, this car looks like a military vehicle to me, right? You're taking us out for a drive in a military vehicle, won't something happen?"

Song Wenyuan drove without looking to the side: "It's just a side trip. The higher-ups need to pick someone up at the dock, so I took on this task. It just so happens that I can take you guys there. After we've had some fun, I can bring that person back tonight."

"That's too convenient for you."

Zhao Xuemei just made a few casual remarks, but since there's a benefit to be had, who wouldn't want to take advantage of it?

"Uncle Chen Hai, how much longer until we get to the beach?"

Shen Changle had previously traveled from the county town to the military base in a military vehicle, but she was young and had a bad memory, so she had forgotten it. She only remembered that Anning would take her on a bicycle for two or three hours.

But bicycles have two wheels, while cars have four. Four wheels are more than two, so cars should be faster, right?

An Ning had previously explained to Zhao Xuemei about Shen Changle's way of addressing Song Wenyuan, saying that Song Wenyuan was unable to use his true identity while on a mission, and as a result, the child only recognized that identity and did not recognize him as his father.

Zhao Xuemei just thought it was fun, but didn't think much of it.

"Soon, does the road outside look familiar?"

In those days, there weren't many cars on the road, and there were no rules against sticking your head out of the window while driving. Shen Changle leaned against the window and looked outside, and sure enough, she saw familiar buildings.

"Wow! I see that big tree with the bird's nest. Are we almost in the county town?"

"Yes, once we get to the county town, we'll be at the port soon. Once we get there, we can upload the data. Pretty quick, right?"

"quick!"

Shen Changle nodded happily, then huddled together with Xu Pengfei and whispered to each other. Even Zhao Xuemei, who was sitting closest, didn't know what they were talking about, but they were talking very enthusiastically.

Sure enough, when taking the child out to play, it's necessary to have another child accompany them, otherwise she would have to talk to the other child about things she doesn't understand.

Song Wenyuan contacted a small fishing boat, which was much better than An Ning had imagined. It was about ten meters long, and the two children could run and jump on it without any problem.

Moreover, this fishing boat must have been unused for a long time, as its owner has transformed it into a very homey place. There's even a comfortable little bed under the awning, so you can sleep on it when you're tired from floating on the water.

Song Wenyuan lifted the two children onto the boat, one in each hand: "Stand still and don't be naughty. This boat is different from the big boat. Running and jumping around on it will make it wobble. If you accidentally fall into the sea, you'll become shark food."

As he spoke, he deliberately jumped twice on the bed. The weight of an adult successfully made the boat floating on the water start to rock, scaring the two children to death. Xu Pengfei, in particular, dared not do anything reckless again.

After An Ning and Zhao Xuemei boarded the ship, he began distributing life jackets. There were also several life rings on board.

Putting everything else aside, they've taken ample precautions in terms of safety.

What makes Song Wenyuan better than other men is that he is very organized. When he said he was bringing his child boating, he didn't just mean boating; he also planned out the time for boating, eating, and playing in the water with his child at the beach. He even considered things like instant noodles, so no one else had to worry about it, and no one else would feel bored.

The day's joy has begun.