Weird collapse, chasing husband crematorium

Li Mo could only rely on this and find a way to find someone to take him away.

No matter which one it is, Cocolia or Cecilia.

The second great collapse should be approaching at this point. If I hadn't left before the second collapse broke out...

Tsk tsk, I can’t imagine how miserable his death will be.

In the command room, Cocolia held her forehead, her eyes fixed on the account, her face looking quite haggard.

A green double-breasted jacket with a military-style gray base, a black belt, red hems, and white fleece at the collar and cuffs to protect against the harsh Siberian cold.

"Captain, there's no need to continue fighting. Our mission this time isn't to confront the enemy."

"Yeah, I know. Give me a week."

"Captain, the identities of all the children have been basically verified, except for the few we couldn't find. The children who were rescued are all in good health and will be able to return to normal activities in a week."

"Are there still a few missing? Never mind. We don't have the energy or manpower to search anymore. I'm still too late. I'm glad the other children are okay..."

"Captain, we have limited supplies... We need you to make a decision immediately. Should you take some of the children and leave, or... leave them all here?"

As soon as the words fell, Cocolia's face instantly turned gloomy and her eyes became fierce.

"I'll find a way, you go out first."

"Yes, Captain."

Soon, the room was completely silent, the evening breeze pounded against the window frames, and only Cocolia was inside, with her fingers crossed and pressed against her forehead.

There is always a big gap between reality and ideal. On the one hand, we want to save all the children, but on the other hand, we have to consider the factors that reality requires us to consider.

War expenses, troop approvals, etc. all require procedures to be completed, and... the most important thing is time.

The order she received was to arrest Colonel Alexi, who was stealing and selling military supplies, and bring him to the military court. However, she never expected that the war Alexi was fighting with another team suddenly turned from zero to white-hot, as if the other party had planned it in advance.

In order to safeguard the country's position, Kokolia joined Alexi's camp and participated in this sudden war.

It's not worth it. If it's not resolved, more innocent children will be implicated...

Over the past few days, she has been getting further and further away from her lifelong dream.

"I need some money, even if it comes from an illegal source." Cocolia stood up and opened the door.

Although her inner sense of justice still hindered her, Cocolia had no other choice at the moment.

She came to Colonel Alexei's camp alone. The room was deserted, with only the two of them sitting facing each other.

Unexpectedly, Cocolia had a smooth journey, and there was not even anyone in the opposing camp who tried to shirk responsibility, as if they were waiting for her arrival.

Kokolia got straight to the point and produced the arrest warrant: "Colonel Alexei, I'm sent by the military to arrest you for stealing and selling military supplies."

Alexei didn't care about Kokolia's aggressiveness.

"Actually, there's no need for us to be so confrontational, Captain Cocolia."

"You have committed a crime. I hope you will remain as calm as you are now when you appear before the military court."

Alexei slowly took out a pile of paper documents from the drawer, turned his head and looked at the photo of himself and his wife Alexandra on the table with a kind face.

"Haha... maybe. I really have nothing to say in the military court. But Captain Kokolia, why did you come to me at this sensitive time?"

Cocolia remained silent.

"Selling arms was not my intention. Please rest assured that I did not leak core technology to potential enemies. I just wanted to make some money for my family."

Alexei pushed a paper document in front of Kokolia, raised his hand calmly, and motioned Kokolia to open it.

After hesitating for a while, Cocolia breathed a sigh of relief, picked up the file and opened it.

It is a property title.

"I think you're well aware that people like us could die on the battlefield any day. If we devote all our energy to our careers, we'll most likely... no, we'll definitely regret it. But by then, it'll be too late to regret. Instead of lamenting it later, it's better to take advantage of your ability to secure more benefits and security for yourself and your family."

"This manor is for you. I know you, Cocolia. You have always taken in those homeless and displaced orphans."

"But kindness comes at a price. You need to have enough capital to support yourself in performing acts of kindness that may seem meaningless to others."

"Not everyone treats orphans like you would your own children. Most people see them as the most despicable labor force, working them to a bloody pulp in bottomless mines until they die; becoming playthings of the rich, stripped of all dignity and shameless; and as sources of organs, to be dissected on operating tables..."

Alexei had a serious expression on his face. He took out a pair of silver-white handcuffs from somewhere and threw them in front of Kokolia.

"What is your choice...?"

"..." Cocolia pushed the handcuffs back and said with an evasive look, "Even if I handcuff you now, I'm afraid your soldiers might not agree. You might not be so lucky next time."

Then he took away the documents on the table without making a sound.

This was exactly why she came to Alexi, to do corrupt things under the guise of justice and judgment.

How despicable...

As a soldier, she has seriously neglected her duties. If she is found out, her fate will probably not be any better.

On the premise of ensuring national interests, she can bear the blame, but at least she must prevent the children from wandering and being alone.

"Success?"

Alexandra walked into the room and saw Alexei with a relaxed look on his face, and probably guessed the ending.

"Yeah, it's a lot easier than I thought."

"She doesn't seem like that kind of person..."

"Maybe. I never thought I would do something that violates military discipline like this. But no matter what, I've done it. I can only go on like this. Saying more regrets is meaningless and only makes me look cowardly."

Alexei walked to Alexandra's side, stretched out his big, warm hand, and gently stroked Alexandra's slightly protruding belly.

"She is the same kind of person as us, taking risks for our own petty selfish motives..."

"I can sense that her fate won't be much better than mine..."

"That manor is in the Far East, much safer than the Siberian border. Maybe after our child is born, we can go there and find some friends to play with~" Alexei joked, "If it's a boy, I'll raise him a well-educated and well-mannered fiancée."

Alexandra asked curiously, "What if the baby in my belly is a girl?"

Alexei's smile faded and he became very serious. "You can play with girls, but don't let me see any little bastard get close to her! Otherwise, even if Kokolia stops me, I will kick his ass in half."

Alexandra: “Puff~”

On the way back, Cocolia sat in the car and turned her head to look at the darkness outside.

A strange feeling surged.

Not only did she not feel guilty, but she felt quite happy...

Is it because the children have found a place to go?

The Far East is a good place. Alexi has prepared all the procedures for the orphanage, and he has been thoroughly investigated.

But it was true. After all, the other party was the famous Colonel Alexi, three levels older than her, so it would be easy for him to investigate her.

The other party offered her a bargaining chip that she could not refuse. Cocolia could refuse, but if she missed this opportunity, she might never see such a good opportunity again.

The establishment of an orphanage undoubtedly requires a huge investment. Based on her current annual salary, she would not be able to raise half of the funds needed for the goal even if she worked until her death.

In the midst of the Great Depression, it's no wonder that even someone of Colonel Alexi's caliber was willing to take risks. Who couldn't provide a little more security for themselves and their family's future?

"What should I name it?"

The corners of Cocolia's mouth rose involuntarily, and her eyes were full of anticipation.

"Let's call it the Cocolia Orphanage, so I can feel a sense of involvement. But I can't be the nominal owner of the orphanage, otherwise it would be easy to find out. I have to find someone I trust."

Cocolia frowned slightly, almost twisting her brows together.

It seems like she really doesn't have anyone she can trust?

It was impossible to have subordinates, as adults' minds were too complicated, and Cocolia felt that they were not as obedient as they seemed.

He spent most of his time taking in orphans and had never cultivated any confidants.

It’s a difficult problem…

"No, I can definitely choose one of the children to be the nominal owner of the orphanage. The children have been together since they were young, so their relationship will definitely be better and they will treat each other as family members."

"But we'll have to observe for a few days to find out who it is. I'll go back and look at the children's information over the next few days."

The first thing is to respect our feelings and not hand the orphanage over to ungrateful people.

The second point is not to be too stupid, it is better to be a little smart and be able to judge the situation;

The third and most important point is to be loyal and trustworthy, and pay great attention to the promises you make.

Fourthly, you should not be too career-oriented, otherwise thinking about starting a business all day will give you a headache. It is best to be the kind of Buddhist who stays at home all the time.

It is neither difficult nor easy.

At least for a group of three or four-year-old children, it is a bit difficult to meet all three points at the same time.

Especially the third point, most of the promises made by children are like passing clouds, fleeting, and even they themselves can't remember them, let alone fulfill their promises.

Cocolia hummed a little tune and returned to the camp in a happy mood.

I piled all the information from the past few days on the table and started to look through it carefully.

Most children who wake up do not understand their past, which is understandable because they are still young.

Most of the children have recovered their mobility, but some still need to recuperate for a period of time.

However... Cocolia discovered a special case.

Unlike other children, when the soldiers found Li Mo, he fainted not from the cold but from blood loss.

As a result, irreversible sequelae were left.

Cocolia frowned, pursed her lips, and carefully considered Li Mo's words and actions over the past few days.

Other children never screamed during the operation, but he looked painful and kept calling out a name.

He even stretched out his hands several times while under general anesthesia, clenching his fingers as if he wanted to hold something.

But what was he trying to grasp? What could he grasp?

Cocolia was puzzled and continued reading.

After waking up, Li Mo acted very withdrawn and vowed to repay the life-saving grace.

Even though he knew he had serious sequelae, he didn't care too much.

But there were also some odd questions: "Will I die? If so, approximately when?"

Li Mo wanted to know when he would die.

At this age, he can face his misfortune and then calmly ask adults about it. He must be very strong.

Cocolia: "...It's a pity. It would be better if she were in better health, or a little older."

Cocolia put down Li Mo's information and turned to browse the information of other children, making full preparations for tomorrow's dinner...

"..."

After a few days of rest and adjustment, most of the children gradually opened up their hearts, walked in groups of two or three, and had a lot of fun playing with the toys provided by Cocolia, temporarily forgetting their worries.

Building blocks, puzzles, glass balls... ordinary toys, but they fill the empty and fearful heart.

However, Li Mo was not one of them. He was not qualified to play. No one would be willing to play with someone who had to rest for half an hour after playing for one or two minutes.

Although he didn't care about having fun, in the eyes of others, he looked like a lone bird, having to bear the biting cold wind alone.

Li Mo leaned against the window, his expression melancholy and his eyes lost.

He had thought Shigure Kirara would be among these children, but he was wrong...

He didn't find it... He searched for a long, long time...

"..."

Li Mo clenched his hands, and his tender palms instantly turned red. A nurse passing by saw this and walked forward, taking out a small toy to tease Li Mo.

"Xiao Li Mo, can I play with you?"

Obviously, she understood Li Mo's unwillingness and self-blame as dissatisfaction and resentment of being excluded.

Li Mo rolled his eyes and shook his head: "I'm fine."

Nurse: "People who say they're fine usually have problems. Don't be so stubborn. If you have any concerns, you can tell me."

Li Mo: “…”