Chapter 96: Taken to Meet the Base’s Number One Person in Charge

“Mom, what just happened to me?”

“Did I really hit someone?”

As he spoke, he kept pounding his head hard. “But why don’t I remember any of it?”

Seeing the little one’s frustration and helplessness, Chen Rongying crouched down and gently rubbed his head.

“It’s okay. If you don’t remember, then you don’t remember.”

“As long as you’re not hurt, that’s what matters.”

Hearing this, Song Yao looked up and stared straight into his mother’s eyes.

“Mom, am I sick?”

“If you lie to me, I’ll go ask Auntie.”

No one knows her own son better than a mother.

So, after hearing her son’s question, Chen Rongying hesitated for a moment before telling the truth.

“It’s not exactly being sick.”

“According to your auntie, as long as you can manage your emotions, your situation will be fine.”

She paused before continuing.

“We came to the Base this time to get treatment for your sister.”

“Given your current condition, you could actually see a doctor together with your sister.”

Perhaps feeling her wording was a bit off, she then looked up at Shen Yi’an beside her.

“Yi An, you explain it to A Yao.”

“The terms you use are too complicated. I can’t explain it as clearly as you can.”

Hearing this, Shen Yi’an nodded and pointed to a stone bench not far away. “Let’s go sit over there and talk.”

Once seated, she explained in the simplest terms possible, “A Yao, your situation isn’t serious.”

“Although your auntie studied ideological and political education in school, she also took some psychology courses.”

“You might not understand what psychology means yet.”

“But the purpose of this field is to address and handle situations like yours.”

After giving a general overview, she added more details. “Compared to your sister, your condition is actually quite mild.”

“Once your future uncle returns, he’ll contact a doctor, and both you and your sister will get better soon.”

“So don’t be afraid, okay?”

Faced with this explanation, Song Yao absorbed less than a fifth of it.

But he understood one thing: both his and his sister’s conditions could be cured.

The reason treatment hadn’t started yet was because they had to wait for Uncle Li—no, wait—they had to wait for his future uncle to return before they could contact a doctor.

Not Mom, Dad, or Auntie.

Though he felt a momentary disappointment, he quickly adjusted his state of mind.

“Don’t worry, Auntie. My sister and I will wait patiently.”

“I don’t want to suddenly jump up and hit someone for no reason one day!”

Seeing that the little one had come to terms with it, Shen Yi’an and Chen Rongying decided not to stay in the living square any longer.

After what had just happened, they were worried the child might get triggered again.

Moreover, little Song Shu had been frightened by the earlier incident and was still listless.

Originally, they had brought the two children out to relax, but it had backfired.

As a result, everyone seemed rather dispirited when they returned to their room.

Knowing the family of four likely had private matters to discuss, Shen Yi’an tactfully retreated to her own room.

For the next three days, aside from going to the cafeteria for meals, the group stayed in their rooms without venturing out.

Until someone came knocking.

“Comrade Shen, I’ve been ordered to escort you to the Commander-in-Chief’s Office.”

“If it’s convenient, can we depart now?”

Seeing the visitor first salute before stating his purpose, Shen Yi’an was initially somewhat surprised.

Take her to the Base Commander-in-Chief’s Office?

Why?

Li Beichen wasn’t here, and she hadn’t been wandering around.

Surely she wouldn’t be taken directly to meet the Base’s top leader?

If it was because of Wang Yadan’s matter… that was even less likely!

Conflicts between girls, or more accurately, one-sided pressure from the other party, shouldn’t have alarmed the Base leadership.

Could it be that the legendary Political Commissar Liang had intervened?

Unable to figure it out, Shen Yi’an asked directly, “Comrade Soldier, may I ask what I’m being summoned for?”

“And, could I inform my family before leaving?”

Hearing this, the soldier at the door showed a slight smile.

“I don’t know the specific situation either. Comrade Shen will find out when she meets the Commander-in-Chief.”

“As for informing your family, that’s no problem.”

Hearing that it wasn’t some confidential operation, Shen Yi’an nodded in relief.

She retreated to her room to tidy up briefly, then went to the opposite room to say goodbye.

Only then did she follow the soldier as they left.

Watching their departing figures, Chen Rongying felt restless.

“Brother Xu, why do you think the Base leadership wants to see Yi An?”

“Could it be the doing of Political Commissar Liang’s wife’s niece?”

“If that’s the case, Yi An might face criticism when she gets there.”

Seeing her pacing anxiously, Song Chaoxu stood up and guided her to sit down by her shoulders.

“It’s not as serious as you think.”

“After all, he’s the Base Commander-in-Chief, the top leader of the Base.”

“It’s unlikely he’d trouble a young girl over personal matters.”

After calming Chen Rongying’s nerves, he shared his thoughts on the matter.

“In my opinion, it might be somewhat related to the incident caused by Political Commissar Liang’s wife’s niece, but not significantly.”

“As for the specific reason, I can’t guess either. We’ll just have to wait in the room.”

Hearing Song Chaoxu’s analysis, Chen Rongying relaxed a bit.

“As long as she’s not being criticized.”

“If Beichen finds out Yi An was reprimanded by his superior, who knows what trouble might arise…”

While the family speculated in the room, Shen Yi’an had already followed the soldier to the entrance of the Commander-in-Chief’s Office.

Knock knock knock!

After the knocking, hearing a loud “Come in!” from inside, the soldier stepped aside.

He gestured ‘please’ to Shen Yi’an.

“Comrade Shen, you may enter.”

“The Commander-in-Chief and Political Commissar are waiting for you inside.”

Hearing the word ‘Political Commissar,’ Shen Yi’an finally felt at ease.

Good!

Although fighting unprepared battles could be more thrilling, she didn’t like the feeling of being completely out of control.

This was much better.

Knowing who was inside and what she might encounter.

The rest depended on who had the upper hand.

Thinking this, she nodded to the soldier and pushed open the door before her.

When she saw who was sitting behind the desk, she exclaimed in surprise, “Uncle Zhou, it’s you?”

Only after asking did she realize where she was standing.

Her demeanor and posture instantly became more proper. “You summoned me?”

“May I ask what this is about?”

Seeing her rapidly adjust her state in such a short time, Zhou Mugui, who had been sitting behind the desk, laughed heartily and stood up.

“Little comrade, long time no see!”

“What do you think? Didn’t expect it to be me, did you?”

Hearing this, Shen Yi’an shook her head honestly. “Indeed, I didn’t expect it to be you.”

“I originally thought you were a family member of some leader, but I never imagined… you’d be a top leader at the base.”

Noticing she wasn’t as natural as she had been during their encounter in the cafeteria, Zhou Mugui casually waved his hand.

“Sit down and chat, no need to be nervous!”

“I’m still the Uncle Zhou you met in the cafeteria—just in a different place now.”

“If you’re this reserved, it makes it seem like my decision to call you here was somewhat inappropriate.”

Hearing this, Shen Yi’an hesitated for a moment before nodding. “Then I won’t stand on ceremony.”

“As long as you’re still the Uncle Zhou from the cafeteria, I’ll definitely be relaxed.”

Watching her sit down with a visibly relaxed expression, Zhou Mugui finally nodded with a smile.

Then he pointed to the person sitting on the other side of the sofa.

“This is Base Political Commissar Liang Shuhe.”

“Aside from being a meticulous workaholic, he’s quite alright.”

“You two should get acquainted as well.”

At this, Shen Yi’an’s gaze fully settled on the elderly man in a military uniform sitting ramrod straight before her.

In truth, she had noticed him as soon as she entered the room.

After all, the soldier who relayed the message had mentioned that aside from the Commander-in-Chief, the Political Commissar was also in the office.

Since the Commander-in-Chief was Uncle Zhou, the other person had to be Political Commissar Liang.

With Uncle Zhou’s introduction, the formalities of acquaintance were unavoidable.

Just as Shen Yi’an was about to stand up and greet him, Liang Shuhe, who had remained silent until now, finally showed a satisfied smile.

“Good, good, what a fine child!”

“Tell me, how does that lad Li Beichen have such good fortune?”

“Not only is he outstanding himself, but he’s also got such good taste in choosing a wife.”

“Lucky for us he’s one of our own, otherwise I’d be tempted to play matchmaker.”

Shen Yi’an, who had expected the conversation to get straight to the point, was somewhat stunned by Liang Shuhe’s series of unexpected reactions.

Why was this so different from what she had imagined?

Shouldn’t he have started with direct questioning or laid out various principles, explaining that the Family Compound’s discipline does not allow anyone to disobey or violate?

How did it… suddenly shift to Li Beichen?

This was just too dramatic?!