War Photographer's Notebook

Chapter 2041 New Life, New Friends.

Another National Day has arrived, and once again, a crib has been set up on the third floor of Wanggui Photo Studio. However, this time, the crib is filled with the twins that Her Majesty had been longing for last year.

"I'm really good at giving birth!" Sui Sui said proudly, hands on her hips.

"Yes, yes, you're really good at having children." Wei Ran hugged Sui Sui, both amused and exasperated. "This time it's your turn to name them."

"I've already thought this through."

Sui Sui leaned over the crib and looked at the two babies, saying, "How about we name our son Wei Ming? Ming means to remember history."

"Where is the girl?" Wei Ran asked with a smile.

“Wei Lai, the Lai that carries on the past and opens up the future, the Lai of the future, what do you think?” Sui Sui looked at Wei Ran with a big smile.

"Then let's call them Wei Ming and Wei Lai."

Wei Ran looked at the two tiny figures in the crib and said, "Remembering history and carrying on the past to create the future, this is a good meaning."

"Then it's decided!"

As Sui Sui spoke, she took out her phone and sent the two names along with a photo of the two babies to the family group and the gang group.

"Our Queen has a new Crown Prince."

In Kazan, at the Time Film Studio, Maya, now the studio director, yawned and sat astride Dima's lap, wrapping her arms around his neck and remarking, "Time really flies; another year has passed."

"Yes, another year has passed."

Dima sighed, “Mr. Culp and Ms. Anna are also planning to retire this year. I heard they plan to take a month off and then run a café at the library.”

"I've heard about it too."

Maya rested her chin on Jima's shoulder. "I heard that Aunt Dalia moved to the autonomous prefecture, and that Olena, after a year of combat training at the studio, recently entered the SOBR of the autonomous prefecture. A few days ago, she even led a team to crack a raid on a religious site."

“If I remember correctly, the people of Greva also joined the local SOBR a year ago, right?” Dima asked.

"That's right, it was with them that they cracked the case."

Maya laughed and said, "Those idiots who tried to create the Kong attack have been under the surveillance of Greva's people. Soon, Olena will also crack a large-scale drug manufacturing case."

This drug manufacturing case is also connected to SOBR's current leadership, so she will likely receive a promotion before the New Year.

"How do you know so much?" Jima asked curiously.

"I'm the director of a film studio now."

Maya explained, "After the New Year, we will be making an anti-drug movie based on this incident and Olena. The script is already written."

"Is the drug-making gang also from Greva?" Dima asked, frowning.

"of course not"

Maya rolled her eyes. "Didn't you forbid them from touching drugs?"

"Anyone who dares to touch drugs will be subjected to hammer punishment."

Jima breathed a sigh of relief. "They can do some illegal business, but they absolutely cannot touch drugs."

“Greeves isn’t stupid; he wouldn’t do something so foolish that even a dog wouldn’t do,” Maya said with a smile.

"Why don't we go to China for a few days?"

Dima changed the subject, "I want to go to Victor's house for dinner, and he has had another baby. According to Chinese custom, he should give us red envelopes."

"Is there such a rule? Never mind, I'll go arrange it right away!" Maya said, kissing Jima on the cheek before getting up and walking out of the office.

"Congratulations, Olena. From now on, you are a lieutenant."

In an apartment near the SOBR headquarters in the Autonomous Prefecture of Kuttai, Olena, dressed in a rapid reaction uniform with a medal of bravery pinned to her chest, looked exceptionally dashing, while Dalia, who was sending her blessings, appeared even more gentle.

"So, I guess that's what I'm doing."

“Of course not.”

Dalia clearly knew what Olena was going to say. "Greva's friends did provide you with a lot of information, but that only shows that you are naturally suited for this profession. In addition, whether it is the assessment or the battle, it is all up to you."

"And if you become governor, with your relationship with Mr. Victor and Her Majesty the Queen, you will make life better for the people of this state," Greva, who had also come to visit, reminded him.

"All right"

Olena took a deep breath. "I just noticed that Sister Aurora said they had two more babies born? Are we going to visit China? They've already extended an invitation."

“I’m afraid that’s not possible now,” Dalia said gently. “You’re a soldier now, and you can’t leave the country at will.”

“Okay,” Olena sighed regretfully.

“We’ll go for you,” Greva said. “Don’t worry, Olena, we’ll pack up all the delicious food we see and bring it back to you.”

“That’s right!” Greva’s wife, Anna from Chicken Rot, echoed with her assurance.

“Mm!” Olena nodded with a beaming smile.

"Tantu! Quick! Prepare the gift!"

In Paris, France, Coco urged anxiously, "Take my Nadia with us, let's go to China to find Sister Aurora. Their babies have been born, and this time they're twins."

"What gifts should we prepare?" Tantu asked.

"Whatever!"

Coco said, "I understand! The salmon and dried mushrooms from Elk Castle, along with your maple syrup and ice wine, are the best gifts! Go and prepare them!"

"Leave it to me!" Tantu had already pulled out his phone and started making arrangements before he finished speaking.

In the past year, thanks to Coco's investment in Marlene through the Golden Fleece, even the Elk Foundation has now become a subservient entity at her beck and call.

This French country girl, who once made a living as a butcher, also took complete control of all the wealth left to her by her great-grandfather while continuing her studies in jewelry.

Even so, she did not dismiss her guardian, nor did she change her will for her child Nadia.

How about we visit China?

"Recruit the nuclear test site, Kyoto," Olga asked, nestled in Ninner's arms after receiving the news. They had been living in this city for almost a year.

Olga moved here because of the freedom and exotic atmosphere.

But for Niñer, moving here was simply because it was close enough to the United States and far enough from his Chinese friends, and safe enough.

Today, with the booming development of Hella and its affiliates, they have infiltrated all sectors of the country.

That's why not only did they move here, but Aynia and Blade Bee also moved here and live in the traditional Japanese building next door.

Of course, the girls' home is just one crossroads away from them.

“Before that, we need to go to Kazan to pick up our children,” Niner reminded them.

"Speaking of this"

Olga asked, "Is one of Cecilia and Anya's children yours and Anya's?"

"Why are you only starting to care about this now?" Ninell asked curiously.

"I don't mind this at all."

As Olga mounted her horse, she said, "But I'm more curious about their other child, who's a pure Asian. Could she be Cecilia and..."

"I have no idea."

As Nigel hugged the other person, he said, "You can ask about this in person when we get to China."

"I'm not stupid."

Olga closed her eyes and said, "Those two will definitely go join the fun, and I bet Henri will too. As for my devoted younger sister, she probably can't go; she's a police officer now." "What's it to me?"

As Niñer spoke, he shifted the attention of the two men to something else.

On the same day, in Kazan, by Lake Kaban, Lyubov, who lived alone there, sighed as she looked at the messages in the chat group.

She had a premonition that the only consequence of this baby-making competition led by the boss and the queen would be that more new lives might be born here in a few months.

Lyubov

Kindergarten principal Apoli's voice came through the walkie-talkie, "I'm giving you a week off. Go to China for a few days."

"Forget it, I won't go."

Lyubov wasn't stupid. She picked up the walkie-talkie and said, "Everyone just sent me a message saying they'll be picking up their kids in the next couple of days. I can finally have a few days of peace and quiet, which is why I'm not going to China."

“In that case, I’ll take a vacation. Mr. Kalp from next door, Mrs. Anna, and I are going to Volgograd,” Apolly said.

"Go ahead and have fun," Lyubov said, yawning as she picked up the tablet connected to the authentication device.

After a year of cleanup, the list that Wei Ran gave her on her hard drive has long since been reduced to very little.

However, not long ago, Kachenka sent a new list.

Lyubov still didn't know what the people on the list had done, nor did she need to know.

After completing the assignments to each group, Lyubov tapped on the screen and issued a new command: "Attention all groups, the new list has been distributed. Go and turn them into soap."

"receive"

The chat box, which doesn't display any member information, is filled with cold, impersonal responses.

"This should be the last batch, right?"

In Austria, at the White Rose Castle, which was temporarily closed, Anfia, who had come to inspect the castle in place of Sui Sui and Wei Ran, said absentmindedly while soaking in the hot spring pool.

"This should be the last batch."

Anfisa, looking absentmindedly at the ski resort in the distance, said, "After this batch of names is wiped out, those two ridiculous cat and mouse organizations are no longer a threat, and we have also taken control of a considerable portion of the wealth they each controlled."

Do you still remember the purpose behind Hella's founding?

"Control America"

Anfisa laughed and said, "But we can start by controlling the dogs in America. With such a large sum of money, we can control a lot of things, and the boss will definitely be happy if we do it."

"Now is indeed the right time."

"In addition," Amphia said, "the Eye of Horus has already released all the crime photos they could find, so I think they might be able to shift their focus to the crime photos from the Vietnam War."

“I have no objection,” Anfisa nodded indifferently, agreeing to the arrangement.

“The boss and Sister Aurora have had another baby, so we should go back now,” Anfia said, getting up and walking into the castle.

“It seems our children are due soon,” Anfissa reminded him as she walked in.

"What a lively and big family!"

Anfia smiled and said, "Let's go to Volgograd after they're born."

“It is indeed necessary,” Anfisa nodded in agreement.

In Baiyangdian, Huaxia, on the last day of the National Day holiday, tables of rural feast dishes were once again set out in the courtyard of Wei Ran and Sui Sui's maternal grandmother's house. Friends from all over the world, including the Makar couple who came from Australia, the wrestler Miguel and his family who came from Spain, and even the Cha Xifeng family who came from the United States, all sat around the large round tables.

At this banquet, which was neither a full moon celebration nor a 100-day celebration, both Princess Luoluo, who was brought out as the eldest sister, and the twins Weiming and Weilai, who were born together, received various gifts from friends of their parents from all over the world.

"You two aren't planning on having any more children, are you?"

As Qin Ershi spoke, he handed Wei Ran a suitcase that was a size larger than last year's. "Just like last year, my stepmother embroidered it herself. That silly old lady is practically making a sound barrier with her sewing machine. I'm starting to feel sorry for her."

"If you feel sorry for her, bring her some gifts for us when you go back." Wei Ran accepted the gifts without hesitation. "Aren't you done playing around yet? Aren't you going to find someone?"

"Let's talk about it later, let's talk about it later."

Qin Ershi didn't give Wei Ran a chance to finish speaking, and walked over to the table where he and Xia Shushi and the others were making up the numbers.

"This is a gift that Miss Jia Ya asked me to give to the children."

Brother Liu, who also came over for a free meal, brought two longevity locks in brocade boxes.

"Why did you trouble Brother Liu this year?" Wei Ran asked curiously as he accepted the gift.

"Jia Ya's boss wants to get to know you."

With a hint of helplessness and reluctance, Brother Liu said, "If you're too busy to see me, I'll go back for you."

"Don't."

Wei Ran said, "It's no trouble at all. Brother Liu, please help me schedule a time, and I'll definitely go."

"Really?" Brother Liu became increasingly reluctant.

"What's the difference between real and fake? Why are you still so reluctant?"

As Wei Ran spoke, he had already taken out his phone, found Miss Jia Ya's WeChat, and sent a voice message, "I heard your boss wants to get to know me?"

"That's right."

Jia Ya replied almost immediately, her tone full of helplessness, "This time there's no stopping us, and we're already at the Nameless Theater Troupe's base. When do you have time?"

"how about tomorrow?"

Although Wei Ran found Liu Ge's pained expression as he covered his face increasingly strange, he still said, "Or if you're not tired, you can come over today. I'm currently hosting a banquet for some friends, so you can come and join in the fun. As long as your boss doesn't mind the simple conditions in our village, it's fine."

This time, after waiting for less than ten seconds, Jia Ya said in an even more helpless tone, "We'll set off now, and we'll be there in about an hour."

We eagerly await your arrival.

After Wei Ran finished speaking, he found that Brother Liu had already sat back down at the table with Qin Ershi and the others with a helpless expression.

What's wrong with them?

Wei Ran asked Sui Sui, who was watching the commotion, with a puzzled look, "Why do you seem so unhappy that I know that boss?"

"Probably another scumbag."

Sui Sui laughed gleefully, "You'd better get ready quickly, or there won't be any seats left when people arrive."

"We need to make some preparations."

As Wei Ran spoke, he turned around and walked into the huge RV that served as the back seat. "They've come all this way, so we should at least prepare a small gift for them."

"What kind of gift are you planning to give?" Sui Sui asked curiously as she caught up with him.

"Since they like Mazu so much, let's give them that headless jade statue of Mazu as a gift."

As Wei Ran spoke, he opened the safe in the RV and took out a wooden box. "I reckon the head of this jade statue might be in the hands of Miss Jia Ya, the owner."

“That’s a nice gift,” Sui Sui nodded in agreement.

"Then let's use this as a gift!"

Wei Ran smiled as he looked out the window at the tables of guests. He firmly believed that he would make more and more friends in this world.

"Boss, something terrible has happened."

Having lost all appetite, Brother Liu dialed a number and said wearily, "The two bastards are finally going to meet."

There's one last side story, a very short one.