Chapter 77: The Home of a First-Class Meritorious Service Recipient

After entering the space, Mi Xia started making egg tarts and cakes, along with several mini-cakes and some bread.

After packing them up, she left the space and prepared to pick up Liu Wanwan from the compound.

“Zhaodi, I’m here to pick up Wanwan. You’ve worked hard. I made some bread and cakes, I’ll leave a couple for you,” Mi Xia said, placing two bags on the table.

“Hard work? The two children were playing happily and didn’t need my help at all,” Liu Zhaodi said with a smile.

“Wanwan, your mother is here to pick you up,” Liu Zhaodi shouted into the room.

About a minute later, the little girl ran out of the room, “Mom, are we going home?”

“Yes, let’s come visit Brother Xiaobao again another day, okay?”

“Okay, goodbye Brother Xiaobao, goodbye Auntie,” Liu Wanwan said obediently, making Mi Xia extremely fond of her.

Mi Xia: “Mom, we’re back. Where’s Dad? I made some cakes and bread for you all to eat.”

“He’s in the study. I’ll go call him,” Wang Fen said as she walked towards the study.

“Old Liu, Mi Xia brought some cakes…” Wang Fen hadn’t finished speaking when Liu Baoguo already came out.

“Let’s go quickly, Mi Xia will be waiting,” Liu Baoguo anxiously took Wang Fen’s hand and walked towards the living room.

“Grandpa, hug,” Liu Wanwan said as she ran towards Liu Baoguo.

“Ai, Grandpa’s little darling,” Liu Baoguo said as he squatted down and caught the little girl.

“Wanwan, let’s eat cake with Grandpa, okay?”

“Okay, okay,” the little girl clapped her hands.

“Mom, you eat too,” Liu Wanwan handed her a piece of cake.

“Thank you, Wanwan.”

“Wanwan, why don’t you give Grandpa any? Grandpa is angry,” Liu Baoguo pretended to be angry.

“Grandpa, eat,” Liu Wanwan handed an egg tart to Liu Baoguo and then said, “Grandma, eat too.”

Wang Fen was extremely delighted; the little girl was so sensible.

Outside the compound, the sound of gongs and drums gradually approached. Wang Fen heard the sound and calmly ate her cake. She couldn’t be too eager; the more important the moment, the calmer she had to be.

In the courtyard, a group of people were seen escorting a plaque. The dark plaque was surrounded by bright red silk, with a large red flower in the center, very eye-catching.

Seven golden characters were written in the middle of the plaque: Home of a First-Class Meritorious Service Recipient.

The group drew closer, and more and more people gathered around. This was the military compound, and the people in the courtyard naturally knew the significance of this plaque, so they were all discussing the owner of the plaque.

“I heard it’s for the grandson of Old Master Liu, who received a first-class meritorious service. A military family, truly a worthy son of a worthy father!”

“Which Old Master Liu?”

“Which other Old Master Liu? Is there a second Old Master Liu in our country? His eldest son, Liu Baoguo, you don’t know him?”

“But I remember Old Master Liu’s grandson is still in school? How did he suddenly receive a first-class meritorious service?”

“I heard that Old Master Liu’s long-lost grandson was found, and he was already a regiment-level cadre when he returned. He hasn’t been to the Annam battlefield for long, and he’s already received a first-class meritorious service.”

“So that’s how it is. How do you know this so clearly?”

“Well, my third aunt’s cousin has a classmate whose sister-in-law cooks at Old Master Liu’s house. How could I not know about this?” The person said proudly.

“Amazing, your connections are incredible!”

“Small matter, small matter. If you want to know anything in the future, just ask me. My title of ‘all-knowing’ isn’t for nothing. My second aunt’s neighbor’s grandson’s classmate is even Old Master Wang’s bodyguard! And…”

The person talked incessantly, attracting everyone to look towards Liu Baoguo’s house.

Mi Xia only learned about this last night. She didn’t expect Liu Haoyue to achieve such a feat just days after going to Annam.

When she first heard the news of the meritorious service, Mi Xia was extremely nervous. Meritorious service is usually associated with injury or sacrifice. She repeatedly confirmed several times that Liu Haoyue was fine before she could relax.

The old couple, like Mi Xia, were overjoyed to hear about the meritorious service, but the next moment they immediately became worried.

Fortunately, the leader in Annam was Old Master Liu’s old subordinate. After Liu Baoguo sent a telegram to inquire, he was relieved; it was only a minor injury.

Liu Baoguo and his wife also stayed home because they knew people would be coming to deliver the plaque today.

Today, Mi Xia wore a long white down jacket and a pair of black leather shoes, her hair neatly tied up with a hairpin.

Due to long-term consumption of spring water, and washing her face and bathing with spring water, her skin was exceptionally good; one word to describe it would be flawless. (I hope the fairies reading this book will soon awaken their own space and have their own spring water!)

At a glance, she didn’t look like a mother at all, resembling a high school student.

Wang Fen was increasingly satisfied with her daughter-in-law. She had beauty, talent, was good at making money, and even cooked excellent meals.

Her son must have burned a lot of incense in his previous life to have such a good wife.

At this time, Wang Fen took Mi Xia’s hand and walked towards the door.

As they spoke, three adults and one child walked to the door. Two middle-aged men rushed from the crowd, one in military uniform and the other in a Zhongshan suit.

The man in military uniform took a step forward and saluted sharply: “Sir, good day! Truly a worthy son of a worthy father! Haoyue has done a great deed this time, leading a company of men, miraculously taking down an enemy base, capturing over two hundred prisoners, and without a single serious injury or casualty in his own company!”

“It’s a miracle! A miracle! I never thought anyone could do this!” The man in military uniform kept shaking Liu Baoguo’s hand. The man in the Zhongshan suit became anxious and quickly stepped forward.

“The leader’s guidance is truly effective. Thank you for cultivating such outstanding talents for the country.”

“It’s all thanks to the Party and the country’s leadership, and the child’s own efforts. We haven’t taught him much,” Liu Baoguo replied with a smile.

Although he said so, his heart was overjoyed: “Tomorrow, I’m going to visit every family, I’m sure those old fellows will have received the news by then.”

“Haha, heaven has eyes. My son Liu Baoguo, who I lost for so many years, not only returned, but also received a first-class meritorious service for me. I really want to see the faces of those old fellows when they hear this news.”

Liu Baoguo responded to the two men’s praise of his son, but his mind was already imagining showing off to his old friends.

“Bring the plaque in, everyone, come in and have some water,” Wang Fen greeted the crowd, but her eyes had already glanced at Liu Baoguo’s expression. After so many years of marriage, she could tell what he was thinking at a glance.

But her son was indeed outstanding, and that was a fact. It seems I should also go and chat with some old friends tomorrow.

Mi Xia led the crowd into the living room and hung the plaque, earned with Liu Haoyue’s blood, in the center of the living room.

After hanging the plaque, they left without even having a cup of tea.

In the evening, Liu Baoguo took his family to the old master’s house. The two men chatted in the study for a long time, and when they came out, they were beaming.

Because it was a happy occasion, the old master had the housekeeper prepare a lot of dishes.

The old master also brought out his treasured wine, “Come, let’s have a couple of drinks.”

Liu Baoguo didn’t say a word and filled the glasses for himself and the old master. He had been craving this wine for many years, but the old master just wouldn’t bring it out.

Finally, he got to taste it today; he wouldn’t be able to forgive himself if he didn’t drink a few more cups.

“Don’t mind them, come, have some fish,” Wang Fen used public chopsticks to pick a piece of fish for Mi Xia.

As soon as she put it in her bowl, Mi Xia made a “Ugh” sound, and Wang Fen was immediately stunned.

“Xaio Xia, are you feeling unwell? If you’re not feeling well, go back and rest early,” the old master looked at Mi Xia with concern.