Reborn in 1993, Dark Sea

"Thank you, Grandpa," An Xiaohai said, surprised that things had gone so smoothly.

"If the two elderly people can't stay idle at home, they can come to the camp to help out. I will have Yan Hong make the arrangements," Zhou Meng, who hadn't said much until now, added.

"Thank you, Captain Zhou."

"It's nothing, it's nothing," Zhou Meng waved his hand and then fell silent again.

"Also, Grandpa and Grandma, Mom, Xuan'er, I may have to leave Shenhai City for a while."

The Sea Hawks drug trafficking organization must be completely eradicated. If they are not wiped out, my family will always live in fear. I need to find their hideout and find a way to bring them all down in one fell swoop.

If anyone asks about me while I'm gone, just tell them I went to work in Haizhou. Aside from going to work and going home, try not to go too far from Apojiao Village and avoid going to remote areas.

Xuan'er, try to stay at school as much as possible, especially at night. Don't go out with others. If you encounter danger, your friends will also suffer. Go home as soon as you have a holiday.

I estimate it won't take me too long, at least half a month, at most two months, I'll be back.

Everyone nodded in agreement. Although Chen Shuifen didn't say anything, her face was full of worry.

"Mom, you don't need to worry about my safety. I have armed police officers and police officers protecting me closely, so I won't be in danger. The biggest support you can give me is to protect yourselves."

"Yes, Xiao Hai is right. Protecting yourselves is the greatest support you can give him."

"Little Hai's mom, don't worry too much. Your son is very capable. Haiyao is in trouble now, but we will do our best to protect him. Don't worry."

Hearing Zhou Zhengguo say this, Chen Shuifen's complexion improved considerably. She let out a soft breath and nodded.

"Alright, that's all the bad news. Now I have some good news to share. Because of my contribution in helping to eliminate drug lords, the country has awarded me a medal, and this is it."

An Xiaohai took out the medal, placed it on the table, and opened the medal box.

When Zhou Zhengguo and Zhou Meng saw what the medal looked like, they both stood up immediately.

"Xiao Hai, show me your medal!" Zhou Zhengguo said in surprise.

"What's wrong?" An Xiaohai picked up the medal and handed it to Zhou Zhengguo.

Judging from Zhou Zhengguo and Zhou Meng's reactions, this medal is likely to be somewhat special. An Xiaohai couldn't tell, as there wasn't even a single word on the medal.

Zhou Zhengguo accepted the medal with both hands, and after examining it carefully, he became even more surprised. He couldn't help but exchange a glance with Zhou Meng, who was standing behind him and also staring at the medal.

Zhou Meng was no less surprised than Zhou Zhengguo.

"I never would have guessed, I never would have guessed..."

After a long while, Zhou Zhengguo gently closed the medal box and handed the medal back to An Xiaohai with both hands: "Xiaohai, keep it safe. This medal is very special. Don't show it to anyone casually."

An Xiaohai was slightly taken aback. Ye Du had seemed very casual when he handed over the medal.

"Captain Zhou, let's salute this hero."

Zhou Zhengguo's words startled An Xiaohai, who almost dropped the medal in his hand. What surprised An Xiaohai even more was that Zhou Meng actually nodded readily.

"Attention! Salute!"

Zhou Zhengguo and Zhou Meng gave An Xiaohai a perfect military salute, which startled An Xiaohai, who quickly bowed deeply to them. The others also stood up, all somewhat taken aback.

"Alright, Xiao Hai, put the medal away. Don't show it to anyone else."

"Sit down, everyone sit down, that's amazing! Congratulations! An Xiaohai has truly done a great job this time, a hero! Congratulations! Hehehe..."

"Director Zhou, this medal..."

"It's very special. As for why it's special, I'll tell you slowly after we finish eating."

"Alright..." An Xiaohai could only agree. Since Zhou Zhengguo said that, it meant that the reason was something he didn't want his family to know.

"Team Leader Zhou, I need your help."

"you say."

"I would like to ask you to keep this medal for me temporarily. I'm worried that it's not safe for it to stay with me."

"Well... alright," Zhou Meng agreed without much hesitation.

An Xiaohai didn't understand the meaning of the medal, but Zhou Meng did.

What makes this medal special is that it was jointly awarded by the Security Department and the Defense Department to personnel with national-level merits. Although it is only the lowest level of merit, the third-class merit, it is not something that ordinary people can obtain.

This medal demonstrates that An Xiaohai's achievements went far beyond simply taking down a group of drug lords; it is an honor that can only be earned by making a significant contribution to national security.

It is indeed very unsafe for An Xiaohai to keep such a medal with him.

"Alright, Xiao Hai, let's eat and chat. There are so many dishes here, they're almost cold. I'm getting a little hungry, hehe!" Zhou Zhengguo said with a smile.

"Okay, let's eat and chat," An Xiaohai said, scratching his head sheepishly.

The banquet began, and perhaps because he had resolved his inner conflict, An Xiaohai's grandfather seemed much more lively than usual. After a few drinks, he even pulled Zhou Zhengguo into a drinking game.

An Xiaohai silently mourned for his grandfather. Without even thinking about it, he knew that Zhou Zhengguo was a seasoned veteran, and it would be a miracle if his grandfather could gain any advantage over him.

Sure enough, 20 minutes later, my grandfather was already completely drunk.

Everyone except An Xiaohai had a little wine. Lin Xuan'er also secretly drank half a glass, and her face turned as red as an apple.

When the meal was almost over, Zhou Meng was the first to say goodbye and leave. Before leaving, he made an appointment with An Xiaohai to have dinner at his house the next day.

Shortly after Zhou Meng left, Zhou Zhengguo also took his leave, and An Xiaohai saw him off to his car.

"Director Zhou, what's so special about that medal?"

"It's very special..." Zhou Zhengguo explained the origin and meaning of the medal to An Xiaohai: "Xiaohai, congratulations. In addition to representing honor, this medal is also a promise, a promise jointly made to you by the Security Department and the Protection Department."

With this medal, they can help you without harming national interests.

Cherish it!

"I understand, thank you, Director Zhou."

"You're welcome. Please come to point 4 sometime. I have some things I'd like to discuss with you in detail, but there's no rush. You should take care of things at home first."

"Okay, I'll call you after I've taken care of things at home."

"Okay, I'll wait for your call."

"Director Zhou."

"Is there anything else?"

"I'm sorry, that day..."

"Let's not talk about that," Zhou Zhengguo patted An Xiaohai on the shoulder. "It's all for the job, for eliminating crime. So many of our officers are willing to give their lives. It's nothing for me to take a punch."

"Don't feel guilty. If you can completely wipe out the Sea Hawks, I'll let you beat them up as much as you want, haha!"

Zhou Zhengguo left with a smile, and An Xiaohai returned to the private room.

Grandpa and Grandma were both a little drunk. An Xiaohai and Lin Xuan'er helped them to Chen Shuifen's dormitory to rest. They probably wouldn't be able to go back today.

Lin Xuan'er was also feeling the effects of the alcohol, her face turning a frightening red. She clung tightly to An Xiaohai's arm, refusing to let go.

Having no other choice, An Xiaohai could only help Lin Xuan'er to Chen Xiru's dormitory next door.

After finally coaxing Lin Xuan'er into bed and watching her slowly fall asleep, An Xiaohai quietly left the room, gently closing the door behind him. When he turned around, he saw Chen Xiru standing behind him.

"Aunt."

An Xiaohai was a little worried. Chen Xiru had drunk quite a bit, and her face was very red, but fortunately, there wasn't much drunkenness in her eyes.

Chen Xiru sighed softly and rolled up her sleeves, revealing a red string bracelet on her wrist.

In An Xiaohai's memory, Chen Xiru had been wearing this bracelet for many years; it seemed that she had been wearing it ever since he met her.

It's been so long that the red string used to weave the bracelet has faded.

Chen Xiru carefully took off the bracelet: "Hold out your hand."

An Xiaohai obediently extended his left hand, and Chen Xiru carefully tied the red string bracelet around An Xiaohai's wrist.

"This was given to me by Xuan'er's father on my wedding day, and I've never taken it off. If you see him, show this to him, and he'll know who you are."

"Okay," An Xiaohai nodded seriously.

Chen Xiru turned and left: "If you can see him, whether he's dead or alive, bring him back to me! I want to ask him myself how he could bear to abandon us, mother and daughter!"

"Aunt……"

An Xiaohai called out, and Chen Xiru stopped in her tracks.

"Dandelion, that's his code name."

Chen Xiru stood still for a while before finally covering her mouth and rushing out.

"Xiao Hai... how did you know my mom... likes dandelions the most? I never told you that..." Lin Xuan'er picked it up again at some point. After opening the door, she grabbed An Xiao Hai's arm and asked in a daze.