vrcanaries Chapter 145 Home is wherever you are
Chapter 145 Home is wherever you are
"Hey, you're only in your sixties, don't talk nonsense. Little Su and I will be going into the operating room together. If anything goes wrong, I can personally see you off." Clearly, the old man in the Tang suit was joking with the old man.
It's his own fault for always lacking confidence in himself.
"Wow, you sure know how to talk, old man. Aren't you afraid that when I die I'll drag you down with me to continue playing chess?"
"You're nothing but a terrible chess player!"
"Only an old codger like you dares to talk to me like that. You should know what kind of people I have under my command..."
"You're kidding me!"
Surprisingly, the atmosphere became somewhat lively around the two elderly people.
Su Niannian and Gu Nan exchanged a glance and both smiled.
Since Su Niannian chose to receive treatment, she was almost 100% confident. Now that the old man had this connection with Gu Nan, Su Niannian would definitely be even more cautious.
Su Niannian is still waiting for Gu Nan to return to the army. She wants to make sure that the old man lives a healthy life no matter what.
This will become a great help to Gu Nan in the future.
Although Su Niannian believed that Gu Nan was capable, having an extra help would always be better.
The two old men originally planned to take Su Niannian out to eat, but now that they had reunited with Gu Nan, it would be inconvenient to talk outside, so they decided to have a meal here.
The old man arranged a very lavish meal.
"Damn it, you old codger, you're having surgery tomorrow and you still want to drink? You're dreaming!" The old man in the Tang suit snatched the bottle from Chief Lu's hand.
Place it away from the dining table.
"I was just worried I wouldn't have the chance to drink it again later," Chief Lu muttered, looking utterly defeated.
"There will be plenty of opportunities, I promise!" Su Niannian raised her hand in assurance.
Chief Lu's unconditional trust in Gu Nan naturally extended to his trust in Su Niannian as well.
After all, he was someone Gu Nan had chosen, so he trusted Gu Nan's judgment.
I enjoyed the meal very much.
Su Niannian and the old man in the Tang suit listened as Commander Lu and Gu Nan recounted their experiences in the army.
Sometimes I feel excited, and other times I feel extremely dangerous.
It's even more interesting than a storyteller's narration.
Although none of the four of them drank alcohol, they thoroughly enjoyed the meal.
"I hope that if you have the opportunity in the future, you can still return to the position that suits you." Commander Lu was just talking about the funny stories of physically punishing new recruits, but suddenly changed the subject and said to Gu Nan in a serious tone.
If it were before meeting Su Niannian, Gu Nan would have agreed immediately.
But now, he's about to marry Su Niannian. If he goes back to the army after the wedding... what will happen to Su Niannian?
Then Su Niannian generously and directly grasped Gu Nan's hand.
Gu Nan felt the warmth coming from his palm.
Remembering what Su Niannian had said to him before, Gu Nan understood what Su Niannian meant.
However, I still couldn't quite bring myself to say yes.
"You shouldn't give up your ideals and ambitions for me."
"No matter what decision you make, I will always be the one who supports you."
"Whether you want to return to the army for your ideals or for the sake of your country, I will silently support you."
"A person like you should pursue your ideals and defend your country."
After Su Niannian finished speaking, she felt the large hand holding hers tighten even more.
“If my family’s class background issue is resolved, I’m willing to return to the army,” Gu Nan said earnestly to Commander Lu as he stood up.
"Things will pass," Chief Lu replied meaningfully.
"Sit down and eat."
Gu Nan nodded, sat down, and continued eating.
At this moment, the older man in the Tang suit felt a growing sense of familiarity as he looked at Su Niannian.
However, he also felt that it was unlikely.
Thinking about it, I figured I could have someone investigate this matter when I got back.
After all, I just discovered from chatting with Su Niannian that she doesn't come from a prominent family.
Such insight and such temperament seem a bit too good.
Moreover, the more he looked at Su Niannian, the more he felt that she resembled someone, very much like... his own daughter.
However, my daughter has been away from home for too long and I haven't heard from her since.
Perhaps in these chaotic times, it has already...
The old man in the Tang suit didn't want to think about it anymore, so he shook off the unnecessary thoughts in his head.
The meal lasted a long time, and a lot of conversation took place.
It wasn't until the afternoon that Gu Nan took Su Niannian away from there.
We agreed that I would come over first thing tomorrow morning and then head to the First People's Hospital of Harbin for the surgery.
The old man in the Tang suit also asked Su Niannian what she needed so that he could have his people prepare it in advance.
Su Niannian told him what she needed, and after everything was agreed upon, Gu Nan left with Su Niannian.
Of course, Gu Nan will come with Su Niannian tomorrow.
Gu Nan had to wait outside while his old superior underwent surgery.
When he gets back, Gu Nan will have to go see Jiang Aiguo and ask him to write a letter of introduction.
Because it's uncertain whether it's possible to make a round trip in just one day.
As a sent-down youth, Su Niannian would need a letter of introduction to leave the village and go to the city.
Gu Nan rode his bicycle the whole way without saying a word.
Su Niannian hugged Gu Nan's waist, pressed her face against his back, and didn't say much.
We all need to process what happened today.
Su Niannian knew how much Gu Nan longed to return to the army; that was where he truly belonged.
He shouldn't confine himself to a small village and be a farmer who does farm work every day.
As for herself, as long as she can be with Gu Nan for the rest of her life, she doesn't care where Gu Nan goes.
As long as Gu Nan is there, there is a home.
Even if Gu Nan had to go on missions frequently after returning to the army, Su Niannian could accept it completely.
In his previous life, Gu Nan really gave up too much for himself.
In this life, Su Niannian wants Gu Nan to live a happy and joyful life.
Su Niannian felt that this was the meaning of her second life.
Gu Nan felt Su Niannian tighten her arms around his waist.
"What's wrong?" Gu Nan turned to ask Su Niannian.
"I really, really like you." Su Niannian pressed her face against Gu Nan's back.
As she spoke, her warm breath seeped through Gu Nan's clothes and onto his back.
Gu Nan held the handlebars with one hand and squeezed Su Niannian's hand with the other.
"And I am no different," Gu Nan said softly.
The voice wasn't loud, but Su Niannian heard every single word clearly.
When the two returned to the village, it was already time to finish work.
Gu Nan rode his bicycle directly to take Su Niannian to find Jiang Aiguo.
Jiang Aiguo was planning to go home after get off work, but then he saw the two men riding bicycles to his office.