Chapter 161 Dreams

Along the way, the two chatted and laughed, and through their questions and answers, Leng Feng gradually gained a general understanding of Shen Xiaochuan's family situation.

However, all of this was actually revealed to him intentionally by Shen Xiaochuan. Otherwise, with Shen Xiaochuan's abilities, it would be difficult for anyone to obtain this information.

Finally, they arrived at the village. Shen Xiaochuan led Leng Feng directly towards his home, seemingly familiar with the place.

At that moment, Shen Xiaoxiao had just returned home; she had just come back from shopping in town.

When Shen Xiaoxiao saw a dashing soldier in camouflage following closely behind her brother Shen Xiaochuan, she couldn't help but feel curious and blinked her big eyes, asking, "Brother, who is this?"

Shen Xiaochuan casually made up an excuse: "Oh, sister, this is Officer Leng Feng. He was passing through our village and was a little thirsty, so he came to our house to ask for a cup of water."

After hearing this, Shen Xiaoxiao nodded obediently, smiled at Leng Feng as a greeting, and then turned around to continue her work.

She was carefully counting the various Western medicines and Chinese medicinal herbs she had brought back from town that day.

Shen Xiaochuan warmly ushered the cold air into the kitchen, invited him to sit down and rest for a moment, and quickly poured him a large glass of warm water.

He opened the cupboard again, rummaged around, took out some white sugar, sprinkled it into the cup, gently stirred it, and then brought it to the cold air and said.

"Comrade Leng Feng, why don't you sit down and rest for a while, and have a glass of sugar water to quench your thirst?"

Seeing this, Leng Feng quickly stood up and thanked him, "Thank you so much! I was really thirsty right now."

After saying that, he took the water glass without ceremony, slowly sat back in his chair, and began to sip the sweet and delicious syrup.

After gulping down a large glass of sugar water, Leng Feng slowly stood up, a faint smile on his face.

"Brother Shen, it's getting late, and I have important matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now. If fate allows, we will surely meet again in the future."

Shen Xiaochuan nodded knowingly and replied, "Alright, then I'll give you a ride."

After saying that, the two walked side by side in silence.

Before long, they arrived at the village entrance. Shen Xiaochuan stopped and said softly, "Comrade Leng Feng, I'll see you off here. Have a safe journey."

Leng Feng turned his head, his gaze fixed firmly on Shen Xiaochuan, and replied, "Thank you for seeing me off, Brother Shen. I believe we will meet again soon!"

After saying that, he turned around without hesitation and strode forward.

Shen Xiaochuan stood quietly in place, watching Leng Feng's figure gradually disappear into the distance until it vanished from sight.

He knew perfectly well that Leng Feng's purpose in coming here was simply to see if he was indeed a villager of this village, since there were many enemy agents in those days.

Thinking that he might soon realize his dream of joining the military, Shen Xiaochuan was very happy. He wouldn't have to wait two more years, and he wouldn't have to worry about not having a spot to enlist.

Thinking of this, Shen Xiaochuan clenched his fist and secretly resolved to train even harder starting tomorrow.

After calming down a bit, Shen Xiaochuan took a few deep breaths, then slowly turned around and walked home with light steps.

Throughout the journey, he kept replaying the events that had just occurred in his mind, and he couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

When he finally arrived at his doorstep, he gently pushed open the familiar door and immediately saw his younger sister, Chen Xiaoxiao, resting quietly on a worn-out stool.

Her petite body was curled up in a ball, making her look very endearing.

Seeing this, Shen Xiaochuan quickly stepped forward and asked softly, "Little sister, have you taken care of everything? Is there anything I can help you with?"

Upon hearing the sound, Shen Xiaoxiao slightly opened her large, bright, jewel-like eyes, and a sweet smile appeared on her lips.

She said, "Yeah, brother, it's almost done." As she spoke, she stretched and sat up straight on the stool.

At this moment, Shen Xiaoxiao suddenly remembered the visitor from before, and the doubts in her heart surged up again.

She blinked and looked at Shen Xiaochuan curiously, asking, "Brother, who was that person just now? Why did he suddenly come to our house asking for water?"

"You know, our home is already at the foot of the mountain, and most people rarely pass by here."

Actually, Shen Xiaoxiao had wanted to ask this question as soon as that person came in, but she didn't dare to speak up because the other person was present.

Faced with his younger sister's question, Shen Xiaochuan hesitated for a moment, then smiled and explained, "Oh, it's like this, little sister. After I finished my work today, I went up the mountain and happened to run into Comrade Leng Feng there."

He said he was tired from walking and very thirsty, so I kindly brought him back to our house to have a drink of water and rest.

After saying this, Shen Xiaochuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want his family to worry too much about this small matter, so he didn't tell the truth.

"Okay? I understand."

Shen Xiaoxiao nodded gently, pondering to herself. She keenly sensed that her brother seemed to be hiding something from her.

However, seeing her brother's cryptic expression, she knew that pressing him for answers now would probably not be a wise move.

So she chose to bury her doubts deep in her heart for the time being and not ask any more questions.

Soon, the brother and sister began preparing lunch.

The kitchen was filled with the aroma of food. They worked together seamlessly, one washing and chopping vegetables, the other cooking. Before long, a sumptuous and delicious lunch was served.

After dinner, Shen Xiaoxiao slipped out of the house quietly while her family wasn't looking.

She walked briskly towards the back of the mountain, feeling both nervous and expectant along the way.