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After leaving the Motherland for several months, they were finally able to return home. Everyone was filled with anticipation for going back. They first borrowed a route through Guokan, then took a military helicopter from Yang Wencai to the Taiwan border, returning from the southwestern border of Heavenly Pride Nation. Upon learning that Xin Yi was still alive, Yang Wencai was naturally eager to restore their previous cooperative relationship. Xin Yi did not mind; the higher one's status, the more considerations and concerns one must take into account. As a Chieftain who held the fate of Guokan in his hands, he could not rely solely on loyalty to make decisions.
With Xin Yi's help, those former officers of General Gao Tingda who had misunderstood Liu Dingbang came to understand his actions from years ago. They transformed hostility into friendship, and at the same time, Liu Dingbang's influence in Taiwan further strengthened, as many of these officers had become powerful generals. This laid a solid human resource foundation for Xin Yi's future plans.
As for Xin Yi, he had already informed Xin Shengtian of some basic agreements made with Liu Dingbang in Taiwan. Xin Shengtian was responsible for communicating with the Military Commission to request that the southwestern border defense forces allow Xin Yi and his group to enter. Of course, this permission could only be granted under secretive circumstances.
Stepping onto the land of Heavenly Pride Nation, everyone was excited. The Motherland felt so good; even those seemingly unremarkable village girls appeared charming at that moment. Xin Yi arranged for over ten tables of food and drink at a hotel in Zhengkang County. To be honest, the hotel's dishes were not extravagant, and the wine was not particularly fine, yet many brothers still got thoroughly drunk during the feast. After drinking, they began to sing:
The Yangtze River and Great Wall, the Yellow Mountains and Yellow River,
In my heart they weigh a thousand pounds,
No matter when or where,
In my heart they are equally dear,
The blood flowing within me,
Surges forth...
At first, only a few people sang softly, but gradually everyone joined in. The voices of over a hundred passionate men filled the hall with powerful and resonant singing that echoed throughout the entire hotel, Zhengkang County, and even across all of Heavenly Pride's territory... As they sang, these iron-blooded men who had never shed a tear in the face of enemy fire found themselves weeping. Men do not easily shed tears, but it depends on what causes them to cry; shedding tears for the Motherland and home is nothing to be ashamed of! It is truly bold!
After dinner, Xin Yi took Lijie and Roxy to visit Yanming Shop Elder. The elder was as spirited as ever and was very pleased to see Xin Yi come to visit him. He remarked that in his lifetime as a Guide, no one had ever remembered to come see him like Xin Yi did. He insisted on keeping Xin Yi and his companions for dinner. Unable to refuse, Xin Yi stayed. Yanming Shop Elder's family worked hard for half an afternoon and finally prepared a table full of rich dishes with distinctive Dai Ethnic Group characteristics. Everyone raised their glasses and chatted happily; this scene gave Xin Yi a sense of home—there were elders above and children below, along with two beautiful wives by his side. What more could one envy from immortals? If he had to make one more request, Xin Yi would say: if only Shen Shanshan and Shu Rui could join them, along with a bunch of little Xinyi, Xiao Shanshan, Xiao Lijie, Xiao Shu Rui, Xiao Roxy... Haha! That would be a life surpassing that of immortals! What? You say I am greedy? I don't believe you can refuse such a request! What? You can? Come on now; we are all men here; who doesn't know each other?
Before leaving, Yanming Shop Elder held Xin Yi's hand and said to him: "Little Xin, I knew you were an extraordinary person when I first met you; you will surely achieve great things. However, I have one piece of advice for you." Yanming Shop Elder looked serious as Xin Yi responded earnestly: "Please speak; I will remember it well."
Yanming Shop Elder leaned seriously towards Xin Yi and said, "Although you are still young, you should still practice moderation in your intimate affairs; otherwise, it can be very harmful to your health!"
"Ah?" Xin Yi was momentarily stunned. This old man was being so serious just to tell him this? It seemed like he hadn't engaged in such activities for a long time, ever since Lijie left, which had been over half a year ago.
"Of course, not engaging for a long time is also not good. Based on my experience, once a day is generally normal, but it also depends on individual constitution," Yanming Shop Elder added seriously.
"Yes, I think so too. Thank you, I will keep that in mind," Xin Yi replied earnestly.
On the way back to the hotel, Lijie and Roxy kept asking what Yanming Shop Elder had told Xin Yi, but he remained silent. He was too preoccupied with pondering the elder's last statement about once a day. Was this something that needed further validation? Or if it were every two days or several days, would that be considered a mistake? He vowed never to make such a basic error again! Xin Yi set a firm life goal for himself.
...
The flight had practically become a charter for Xin Yi and his companions. When the plane landed at Longchuan Airport, Xin Yi and the Brothers of Beng Hu Camp received an extraordinarily high-standard welcome akin to that of national heroes. Led by Xin Shengtian and Brother Three, members of the Phantom Banner, the Three Tiger Group led by Huang Mang, and the Beng Hu Camp led by Zhong Kai, along with Shu Rui, Lu Hanmeng, Wang Fang, and Shen Liwei, all came to greet them. Only Shen Shanshan was unable to attend as she was working at the embassy of the Lusang Nation. Everyone else who could come was there. Honestly, even the former Provincial Party Secretary, Qiao Qiang, had never received such treatment. There’s a saying that people can die from envy; if Qiao Qiang were still alive to see this scene, it would surely infuriate him again, and he might even bring his family along to share in that anger.
As soon as he stepped out of the airport corridor, Xin Yi saw his family waiting for him. Looking at the familiar faces, he squinted and smiled; however, beside him, Lijie noticed that he squinted to hide the glistening tears in his eyes.
At the front of the welcoming party were Xin Shengtian and Brother Three, leading the members of the Phantom Flag. As always, Xin Shengtian sat in his wheelchair with a stern and indifferent expression, while beside him, Brother Three wore a bright smile that radiated joy. The contrast between these two old men was striking; judging by their expressions alone, everyone would assume that Brother Three was actually Xin Yi's biological grandfather—who greets their grandson with such a stern demeanor?
However, deep down, Xin Yi felt incredibly moved because he understood his grandfather well. It was rare for him to show any emotion or even speak kindly; yet here he was at the airport to welcome him back. What did this signify? It meant that Xin Shengtian acknowledged what he had done. To gain such recognition from him made all of Xin Yi's efforts worthwhile.
When they were about ten meters apart, a commanding voice suddenly rang out from the welcoming party: "Salute! Honor our heroes!"
In unison, all members of the welcoming party raised their right hands in a solemn military salute towards Xin Yi and the brothers of the Beng Hu Camp! Even sitting in his wheelchair, Xin Shengtian raised his hand solemnly alongside one-armed Brother Three, who used his left hand instead.
Xin Yi knew that this was how the members of Phantom Banner expressed their gratitude for what they had done in Taiwan. They were paying tribute to their predecessors, most of whom had died in the war against the Taiwan Mei Agency. This time, Xin Yi and his team had killed the last two directors of the Mei Organization and obtained a list of undercover agents from the organization. With this list, Phantom Banner had eliminated most of the Mei Organization spies lurking within the country, undoubtedly avenging their predecessors. That was why they saluted these individuals.
For a civilian armed group to receive a salute from elite members of the national military was an incredibly high honor. Xin Yi was about to modestly say something like "this is what we should do," but suddenly heard Qin Dali call out from behind him.
Qin Dali shouted, "Everyone, fall in! Line up!"
After a brief flurry of footsteps, all the brothers from Beng Hu Camp had formed a neat square formation. Once the lineup was complete, Qin Dali glanced at Xin Yi, then turned and returned to stand with his brothers in Beng Hu Camp. Xin Yi understood what Qin Dali meant and turned to inspect his own team. He then faced the direction of Xin Shengtian in Phantom Banner, straightened his legs, tightened his abdomen, puffed out his chest, and with a deep breath shouted, "Salute!"
With a swift motion, over a hundred brothers from Beng Hu Camp raised their right hands in unison, returning a standard military salute to Phantom Banner. Their movements and spirit were on par with those of elite national military forces. At that moment, both Xin Shengtian and Brother Three couldn't help but nod in approval; this kid really did have some of his father's former vigor.
After this special ceremony, those who welcomed and those being welcomed finally came together, exchanging warm greetings. Xin Yi walked directly towards Xin Shengtian. As he reached him, he suddenly knelt down before his wheelchair with a thud and said, "Grandpa, I have avenged Mom and Dad!"
The usually stern and indifferent Xin Shengtian extended a slightly trembling hand to support Xin Yi's shoulder and said, "Good, good... Get up now, child. On behalf of all the members of Phantom Banner, I thank you! Stand up; remember to come home tomorrow. Someone wants to see you."
After saying this, Xin Shengtian turned to Brother Three and said, "Brother Three, let's head back." Brother Three gestured, and the members of Phantom Banner immediately began to walk out in an orderly fashion. He also pushed Xin Shengtian's wheelchair with one hand as they moved forward. After taking a couple of steps, he suddenly turned around and walked back towards Xin Yi. Just as Xin Yi stood up, Brother Three punched him lightly in the chest and laughed, "Well done! Little Xin! We are all proud of you!"
Feeling embarrassed instantly, Xin Yi thought to himself that could he not be so overt with his praise? Although he believed he had done well and that they should be proud of him, there were still many others present. Saying it like that would make others blush! Just as he was about to modestly respond, he saw that Brother Three had already turned around and was pushing Xin Shengtian away. Sighing inwardly, he thought how could they not even give him a chance to be humble? Given such high praise from someone like him, he could only reluctantly accept it.
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