The arrangements for transporting the nuclear bombs and handling negotiations with other countries were soon finalized.
Ultimately, they agreed to transport all designated personnel, supplies, and nuclear bombs to a location in the Pacific Ocean specified by Zhang Hongxing within a month and a half.
With a month and a half still to wait, Zhang Hongxing naturally had no intention of sitting around idly in Capital City.
He had already wanted to spend time with his family, so the moment the discussions ended, he rushed back to his hometown in Shimen.
He even brought back bags upon bags of gifts for his family, something he rarely did.
This change in Zhang Hongxing came as a wonderful surprise to his family. His formerly stern image as a father gradually gained a touch of warmth.
With their new toys in hand, Lele and Wenwen soon started playing noisily together, and Nana quickly joined them.
As always, Li Xiuying went into the kitchen and got to work.
Whether Zhang Hongxing was home or not, the family bought the ingredients for his favorite dishes every day.
After eating and drinking his fill, Zhang Hongxing reclined in the lounge chair in the courtyard as usual. Li Xiuying came over with a pot of freshly brewed tea.
"Xiuying."
As Li Xiuying set down the tea and prepared to return inside, Zhang Hongxing softly called her back.
"What is it?"
"Sit down and keep me company."
"All right."
Li Xiuying nodded, a rare blush appearing on her face. Though they had been married for years, the longing built up over decades apart still made her heart flutter.
Besides, her body had now regained the youth of an eighteen-year-old, an age when passion ran high.
"Xiuying, all those years I was gone must have been hard on you."