Inside a cramped room.
A dim yellow bulb cast a faint glow.
"Ugh, I was in such a hurry when I left that I think I forgot to lock the door. You didn't remind me either." Mother Chen sat on the edge of the bed, holding Chen Xingyue as she sighed and complained to Father Chen.
The room was like a student dormitory. Apart from four beds, a small table, and a tiny bathroom, there was nothing else. Though the place was crude, it was still far better than most people had it. They could only sit on the floor in the hallways or corridors.
"When is it, and you're still worrying about that? Who'd steal anything?" Chen Dawei said with a wry smile from the side.
"I was just finding something to talk about. Should I sit here and let my imagination run wild if I don't talk about this?" Mother Chen rolled her eyes at the dull Chen Dawei. "I'm not as heartless as you, acting like nothing happened."
Do I look like I'm acting like nothing happened?
I'm just forcing myself to hold it together.
Chen Dawei helplessly rubbed his stomach.
I'm a grown man. I can't be like you.
Of course, he could only think that and naturally couldn't say it aloud. He quickly consoled her, "Relax. There hasn't been a sound from outside for a long time. The war has probably already ended."
Even now, the three of them still had no idea what had happened outside. They only knew that the government had suddenly organized for the civilians to enter the air-raid shelters. Even now, they were completely baffled.
Chen Xingyue said, "I wonder how Big Brother is doing."
"He's carrying out a mission in Dongxing City. He should be fine! He's a martial