Special Forces: I Can See the Experience Bar

Chapter 111 Parental Love
Tong Youyou took a deep look at the gate of Chang Ning's residential compound, her eyes filled with resentment.

But what good was her unwillingness? She couldn't force him, so she could only wait and see, determined to wear Chang Ning down.

The car started, and Tong Youyou left. The genetic researchers she had found were already at Donghai Airport, and she had to go pick them up.

When Chang Ning returned home, she was unaware that Tong Youyou had her eye on her.

Seeing his father, whom he hadn't seen for a year, Chang Ning was filled with emotion. Having lived two lives, his observational skills had become much sharper.

The moment my dad saw me, his face lit up with happiness, but he quickly suppressed it.

'Dad is still as inarticulate as ever.'

Chang Ning thought to herself as she entered the house, changed into slippers, and put the groceries her mother had bought into the refrigerator.

He then went to the living room to pour himself a glass of water. He hadn't had time to drink any water on the way home, and as soon as he got home and relaxed, he immediately felt thirsty.

"How's it in the army? Is it tough?"

No matter how inarticulate he was, Chang Ning was still his son. He felt sorry for his son when he saw that he had lost weight, but he didn't show it like the child's mother did.

"It's okay, I'm used to it."

As the father and son were talking, Chang's mother washed the fruit and brought it out for Chang Ning to eat.

"Oh, right, I have something to show you."

While eating fruit, Chang Ning took out his military medals from his backpack and placed them together on the coffee table.

"what is this?"

Chang's mother looked at the small red box on the coffee table and asked.

"A military medal?"

Before Chang Ning could answer her mother's question, her father asked one.

"Yes, two! Both are your sons'."

There was no need to pretend with her parents; Changning was very excited to receive the military medal.

Even though a long time has passed since he made his contribution.

"You little brat...you little brat..."

When Chang's father opened the small box and saw the brand-new military medals inside, he was so happy that he didn't know what to say.

"Are you trying to show off? Don't rush to do dangerous things!"

Mother Chang didn't know how significant a second-class merit and a third-class merit were on the coffee table, but since it wasn't like none of the old neighbors had children who had joined the army, and none of them had ever received a military medal, it was clear at a glance that they were extremely rare.

She was afraid that Changning might get injured in the army. Whether he had military medals or not didn't matter; the important thing was that her son couldn't get hurt!

"I'm doing just fine, these are all things I got by chance."

Chang Ning didn't want her parents to worry, so she didn't mention a word about the details of how she obtained the military medal.

Besides, he couldn't go into too much detail, as some things involved confidentiality regulations.

"You're just trying to comfort me. You can't get into trouble. If something happens to you, how will Mom live?"

"Alright, our son has finally come home, so stop asking so many questions."

Like his wife, Chang's father didn't want anything to happen to his son, but he could still distinguish right from wrong.

Since I've joined the army, I can no longer take care of my family.

He understands all of this.

"In short, you are my only son. Think more about your father and mother in the future."

Originally, Chang's father was quite happy and proud to see his son's military medals, but after his wife's actions, he became a little worried.

"Oh, don't worry about me, I'm doing fine in the army."

"Um, Mom, I'm a little hungry."

The atmosphere was a bit awkward, so Chang Ning quickly changed the subject. If they continued talking, his wife might not let him return to the army.

The mention of food reminded the three of them that they hadn't eaten yet. It was already lunchtime, but the three of them had been sitting in the living room discussing Changning's military life and his medals, completely forgetting about eating.

"I went to cook."

Chang's mother hurriedly walked to the kitchen and lit a fire to heat the oil.

"let me help you."

Chang's father also walked towards the kitchen. He still knew how to cook the dishes that were served at home. Although they weren't as refined as those in restaurants, they were the same dishes that Chang Ning had been eating for over ten years.

Watching the couple busy in the kitchen, Chang Ning didn't know what to do for a moment.

When you're in the military, this time is usually for meals. After meals, you should either study or train.

Having gotten used to the hectic life in the military, Chang Ning really wasn't used to having so much free time.

What kind of entertainment options were available in the early 2000s? Chang Ning thought about it and realized there really weren't any; at home, all you could do was watch TV dramas and such.

Chang Ning returned to his room, which was spotless and tidy; it had been cleaned while he was away.

He pulled out his phone and realized he'd been gone for almost a year. His friends must be quite curious about his whereabouts, since he hadn't told anyone when he joined the army.

Mobile phones nowadays still have buttons. The mobile phone brand in Changning is Changhong, the one with super strong battery life.

I plugged it in, turned on my phone, and it kept buzzing with text message notifications.

The most frequent messages were from mobile companies reminding me to pay my phone bills; the latest one came at 10 a.m. yesterday.

The sender was Cao Ninghua, his good friend.

The letter said that there was a small gathering at the Regent Hotel tomorrow night at 8 pm and Chang Ning was invited to come.

To be honest, Chang Ning didn't want to go because he was three or four years younger than the group of people, and he also had the potential to be a top student, which meant that only a handful of people at school could talk to him.

Since the person invited was his good friend Cao Ninghua, he couldn't refuse to go; he had to save face for his friend.

"Son, come out for dinner."

His mother was calling from outside the room, and it felt like he was back in the days when he was in school; the scene was playing out again.

"coming."

Chang Ning put down her phone, went outside, and sat down at the dining table.

Perhaps because he came back today, all the dishes on the table are his favorites.

Because he returned in such a hurry without telling his family, the ingredients were not fully prepared, and there were many of his favorite dishes that he hadn't cooked.

But this was already very good, Chang Ning shoveled at the delicious food in her bowl.

"Eat slowly, kid. Nobody's rushing you."

Although Chang's mother told Chang Ning to eat slowly, she was putting food into her son's bowl at a rapid pace.

Whether it was psychological or he was really hungry, Chang Ning clearly felt that his appetite had increased today. There wasn't as much food available in the army as there was today, and he was already feeling a bit stuffed.

"Hiccup~"

After putting down his chopsticks, Chang Ning let out a burp; he was truly stuffed this time.

While chatting with her parents at the dinner table about everyday life, Chang Ning would sometimes share amusing anecdotes from her time in the military that didn't violate confidentiality regulations.

The couple were amused, especially when talking about the medics and ostriches, and said they would bring their comrades home if they had the chance.

Chang Ning readily agreed, but he knew in his heart that it might be a bit difficult.

They have very few holidays, and they don't know when their next vacation will be.

After the couple finished eating, Changning tried to help clear the dishes and take over the task of washing them, but her mother refused.

The reason given was that he had just returned today and should take a shower and rest properly; he could wash the dishes tomorrow.

In the dead of night, Chang Ning lay in bed thinking about the small gathering tomorrow. Some things should be settled.

(End of this chapter)