Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

"Uncle Miao, you must be tired from your journey. How long do you plan to stay here? I'll have Lu Yuan take you to the city!"

"I'll go back after I'm done." Miao Shoujun glanced at her and said slyly, "The factory is busy, I just took a break to get some fresh air."

Qiao Manman sneaked closer like a thief: "Did you have another mission on this trip?"

Miao Shoujun glanced around to make sure no one was watching them, then shook his head: "No, I'm just getting a blueprint. I'll head back as soon as I get it."

Qiao Manman patted her canvas bag lightly: "I brought it. You're not going to leave right after breakfast, are you?"

Miao Shoujun was stunned: "So suddenly? I thought it would take ten days or half a month to see anything."

You just woke up and you're already working!

"Scientific research is a long and arduous task, so we must cherish our youth and seize every minute!"

Miao Shoujun gave a thumbs up: "Good for you! But, are your parents going to stay here?"

"No, they came to see me, but they're going back to Yang County to continue their lives. What, did my parents get into trouble over there?"

"No, I was just thinking that since they've come all this way, we can't just meet them and leave. That would be too inhumane."

"Or, I'll go back and arrange production first, and let Comrade Qin stay behind to protect your parents?"

"No, come together if you want to, leave together if you want to. Working three or five days less won't cause any major delays."

Besides, can you protect the blueprints by yourself?

"Commander Lu knows people in the railway bureau. I'll stay in my compartment and not wander around, so there shouldn't be any problems."

"Better safe than sorry! Here's what I'll do: I'll take the drawings back, make sure they're confidential, and then I'll give them to you again."

“Okay, I’ll stay with Lao Qin for a few more days and treat it as a vacation.”

The two chatted about the machinery factory for a while, then Qiao Manman felt a bit tired and got up to say goodbye.

After resting in the car for a while, she asked Lu Yuan to take her out for a drive.

As we approached the stream, he slapped his forehead: "You've been so busy every day, you've completely forgotten about Hanshan Ridge. Have you even paid attention to that area?"

Lu Yuan touched his nose guiltily: "I forgot!"

Qiao Manman snapped her fingers: "How about we go and do justice today? It's just a matter of a few talismans, it'll be quick!"

"Alright, go ahead!" Lu Yuan said, then turned around and drove straight towards Hanshan Ridge.

Before they even got close, Qiao Manman had the system amplify the sound of the brigade headquarters.

The captain, looking sly and greasy, called out "baby," to which the woman opposite him actually replied, "You rascal."

Qiao Manman didn't care about the relationship between the two. She opened the car window and threw out two puppet talismans and two truth-revealing talismans in the direction of the sound.

After waiting for about ten minutes, the two men emerged from the brigade headquarters with blank expressions and walked to the jeep.

"Get in the car, we're going to the police station to turn yourself in!"

After Qiao Manman finished speaking, the lewd-looking middle-aged man put his hand on the back door.

Qiao Manman glared at him: "What are you doing, sitting in the trunk? This military green Jeep, is it something you can enjoy?"

If it weren't for the fact that he was too slow and that his disappearance for too long might alert others, Qiao Manman wouldn't even bother letting this kind of trash sit in the trunk.

"Wait, that woman looks like the wife of my grandfather's fake son! Call her over, I want to ask her a few questions."

Lu Yuan nodded and called the person over.

Where is your man?

"died!"

"Where's my son?"

"Stupid!"

"What did you do?"

"He did it."

"Have other people died in the village?"

"There are plenty, they're all buried in the pigsty."

Qiao Manman waved her hand: "Go back and sit down!"

The woman obediently climbed back into the trunk, staring blankly at the receding mountains and trees.

“She probably won’t be coming back this time. For her, isn’t this a kind of relief?” Lu Yuan comforted her softly.

Qiao Manman rubbed her temples: "I'm fine, just a little tired and want to sleep."

"You lie down in the back for a while, I'll drive slowly, it'll be fine."

Qiao Manman nodded, got out of the passenger seat, and went to sit in the back seat while holding her pregnant belly.

One person occupies two seats, which is much more spacious, but there is always a foul smell.

Turning his head, he saw the hood of the car behind him sticking up high and called out to Lu Yuan to cover it up.

Without saying a word, Lu Yuan had the two lie down in a row and lowered the hood, leaving only a finger-width gap.

Qiao Manman took out two yellow peaches from her spatial storage, held them to her nose and sniffed them. Her dizziness and lightheadedness lessened considerably, and her stomach stopped churning.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye, and Qiao Manman found a secluded corner and released the person.

First, I fed them some Forget-Me-Not powder, then I gave them the order: "Go and turn yourselves in to the police. Don't mention me, my man, or the car!"

The two nodded numbly and walked along the path toward the county town.

Half an hour later, Qiao Manman asked Lu Yuan to drive the car into the county town, find a sunny spot to park, and have the system amplify the voice of the Public Security Bureau.

"Comrade, I'm guilty. I took a fancy to one of the educated youths in the team, and I..."

"Comrade, I'm guilty too. The female educated youth that Captain Li bullied was someone I arranged to meet..."

Qiao Manman didn't listen to any more.

I went to the supply and marketing cooperative, bought some food, and returned to the family compound.

***

"Dad, Mom, I was just saying I'd go to the military hospital to see you when Manman comes back, but I didn't expect you to come first!"

Qiao Lingyue hugged Da Bao and kissed him, saying, "We have a car, so it was convenient for us to come. But you and Niannian had to take care of the twins. You must have had a hard time on the way."

"Yes, third brother, your father and I can come over in no time. The military hospital has a complicated staff, so it's best to avoid going if possible."

"Isn't that right, my dear grandson!"

The twins cried out and looked towards the door.

Lu Yuan stopped the car, helped Qiao Manman out of the car, took her back to the house, and then went outside to move some things.

"So you two were out for so long because you went to the county to buy things?"

Why didn't you tell me beforehand? Your mother and I were planning to go out for a stroll!

"What's so great about visiting a small county town? I'll have Lu Yuan take you to the city tomorrow."

However, even if you go to the city during this season, you won't feel any special features.

You've arrived both early and late.

He Nian patted Qiao Runming on the shoulder: "Don't listen to your dad, we just came to see you!"

Qiao Manman hummed in agreement: "Did you change trains in Kyoto on the way? If you have time, you can visit Tiananmen Square!"

"I wasn't in the mood when I came, and I didn't have the time to leave. Oh well, I'll think about it again when I have the chance in the future!"

Qiao Manman nodded, took out roast chicken, apples, bananas, and mung bean cakes from her basket, and placed them on the table for everyone to help themselves.

"Isn't the military hospital busy today?"

"There was a surgery this morning, but it was done quickly. As for the fertility pills, with Dr. Cen handling things, there shouldn't be any major problems."

Qiao Manman stretched out her right hand for Qiao Lingyue to feel her pulse: "Grandpa, can you check if I'll have a premature birth?"

It's been almost eight months already. Time flies!

"There are no signs of premature labor yet, but we still need to be careful, avoid overexertion, and avoid any stress."

Qiao Manman nodded: "I will be careful!"