Before long, the extended Lincoln arrived at the entrance to the courtyard residence and slowly came to a stop.
Lin Qiye and the others carried the still-sleeping Li Zhenzhen into the courtyard. By then, the members of 006 Squad had finished arranging everything. A broad long table had been set up in the open space at the center of the courtyard, while Zhang Zhengting and the others bustled about, carrying dishes.
"Zhenzhen!" When Zhang Zhengting saw Lin Qiye carrying Li Zhenzhen into the courtyard gate, his face lit up and he quickly stepped forward.
Lin Qiye gently handed Li Zhenzhen over to Zhang Zhengting. "Sorry. She was frightened, and she's still asleep... We were worried that she wouldn't recognize us and would be scared when she woke up, so we didn't wake her."
"Thank you." Holding Li Zhenzhen, Zhang Zhengting noticed the faint tear tracks on her face. A gentle smile appeared on the hardened man's face. "The news about personnel changes in our squad hit her too hard... The little girl cried and threw tantrums. This is the first time in the past two days that I've seen her sleep so peacefully."
"So that was why you were late when you came to pick us up today?" Lin Qiye suddenly understood.
Zhang Zhengting smiled somewhat sheepishly. "At the time, Zhenzhen was crying too badly at home. I couldn't bear to leave her behind and go out, so... But I never expected that the moment I left, she'd run away from home in a fit of anger...
Sigh, enough of that. Come on, the food's all ready. Take your seats!"
"By the way, where are Instructor Yuan and Captain Shao? They aren't back yet?"
"Captain Shao is already back. He's in the study reviewing documents. Instructor Yuan should be here