"I haven't seen you for more than a year, you've grown taller." Ling Zhiyuan's angular face was smiling, and he stretched out his white gloves, trying to touch Ling An's head.

But Ling An stared at Ling Zhiyuan with indifferent eyes, and turned his body slightly, avoiding his hand.

Ling Zhiyuan was not annoyed, and asked in a gentle tone:

"Are parents and Xiaoxuan in the hospital? Why don't we go there together?"

"They should have gone home at this point." Ling An expressionless.

"That's it, let's go back." Ling Zhiyuan seemed very easy-going.

One of them smiled and the other was expressionless, and they walked quietly outside the station.

"How are you doing in school this year? Are you sure about the exam?" Ling Zhiyuan took the initiative to talk to Ling An about his experience this year.

"It's okay." Ling An still answered in an indifferent tone.

Ling Zhiyuan smiled, but he always seemed a little embarrassed.

"If time is not urgent, let's go over. I want to see the changes in Yuanyang City this year."

Ling An did not answer, but just walked forward.

Ling Zhiyuan, who was left behind, was stunned for a moment, and then shook his head in slightest light.

The two brothers walked one after another on the street in this atmosphere, but sometimes Ling An would stop and feel that Ling Zhiyuan behind him was following him before continuing to move forward.

"Xiao An, wait a moment." Ling Zhiyuan suddenly stopped Ling An.

Ling An turned his head and asked Ling Zhiyuan with his eyes.

"I want to... go to the monument to see."

...

After praying in front of the monument for a while, Ling Zhiyuan looked at the string of people's names below the monument with emotion.

Ling An knew that those names were the names of the Glorious Army soldiers who went out of Yuanyang City and died on the battlefield of Mars.

"I know some people above." Ling Zhiyuan said sadly.

The speaker is unintentional, and the listener is intentional. Ling An feels that he has been patient, because Ling Zhiyuan's words almost lost control.

"I'm really afraid that your name will appear on this one day, and then I dreamed that I regretted it when I heard you there." Ling An tried his best to keep his tone calm, and even Ling Zhiyuan sounded a little teasing to him.

Ling Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment and then smiled.

"There's nothing to regret."

"You just want to be a hero?" Ling An's tone finally couldn't remain calm anymore.

"Do you know how worried your parents are about you? Although they don't say it, as the eldest son, you can't understand them? Yes, your joining the Glorious Army has relieved the economic pressure of our family, but who knows that one day you will receive a notice of your death? Are you not worried that your parents will not be able to stand it?"

It was almost noon, and most people went home to prepare for lunch. There were indeed no people here at the monument, which made Ling An not need to restrain his emotions.

Ling An will never forget that Ling Zhiyuan insisted on joining the Glorious Army, but his father, who had never cursed, cursed on the spot, and then cried and begged Ling Zhiyuan to leave.

But Ling Zhiyuan said nothing at that time and resolutely boarded the train.

"So many warriors and so many heroes, you are missing? And Xiaoxuan, even though she pretends to be happy every day, she is more worried about your safety than anyone else. Have you ever thought about her? If the news of you dying on Mars one day comes, who will you let this pressure be withheld?"

"Xiao An..."

"If you die on Mars one day, how can you let us bear it..." Ling An, who has always been strong, was choked up at this moment.

"Ling An!" Ling Zhiyuan's tone suddenly became serious. He stared at Ling An. He was about to say something, but he saw Ling An take a deep breath and regain his indifference again.

"My parents need the eldest son, Xiaoxuan needs the eldest brother. If you have any reason, please keep it and tell them."

This made Ling Zhiyuan want to say mess in his throat. Looking at Ling An who turned his head and walked quickly towards home, Ling Zhiyuan squeezed his hand tightly and sighed softly.

"Dad, mom, Xiaoxuan!"

After entering the house, Ling An seemed to have forgotten what he said just now and smiled.

"elder brother!"

Ling Xuan poked her head out from the light blocking board at the entrance and saw Ling An and Ling Zhiyuan with a smile behind him. Although she had known it for a long time, she still rushed over in surprise.

"Brother!"

Ling An looked at Ling Xuan who was thrown into Ling Zhiyuan's arms with a smile. Looking at her dependent and attachment expression, she felt that her inner softness was touched.

Give Ling Zhiyuan a wink, Ling An quickly changed his shoes and walked into the kitchen.

"Mom, I'll help you."

Ling Zhiyuan shavedly on Ling Xuan's little nose and hugged the girl.

"We Xiaoxuan has grown into big girls." Ling Zhiyuan smiled.

His eyes swept over Ling Xuan's arm, and there were some tiny pinholes. Ling Zhiyuan's smile became slightly stiffer, and he immediately returned to normal.

"Okay, let me go. I'm seventeen years old and still like a child."

"Brother! Why do you say exactly the same as your second brother?" The little girl hummed in dissatisfaction.

As soon as I entered the living room, my father walked out of the study room. There was no too much expression on his face, but there was a little joy that could not be concealed.

"I'm back, let's sit down first."

"dad."

Ling An took advantage of the time he was helping his mother cook and his eyes "inadvertently" swept through the living room.

Ling Zhiyuan was now with his father, listening to his younger sister Ling Xuan's nagging, and then took out a gift that had been prepared from his handbag, which surprised Ling Xuan.

Isn't this good?... Why can't you keep going like this?

"Xiao An, take the plate and the dishes are ready!"

Ling An suddenly turned around from his emotions and handed the plate to his mother.

Yu Shuwan took the plate with an unstoppable smile on her face.

During this lunch, the whole family, including Ling An, were smiling.

Yu Shuwan picked up a chopstick dish for Ling Zhiyuan, then hesitated for a moment, and asked:

"Zhiyuan, that, you are back this time, can you apply...?"

Ling Zhiyuan looked at Ling An without a trace, and then smiled:

"Mom, this is a promotion holiday. I have to go back ten days after I come down from the Space Ladder."

Ling Zhiyuan naturally knew what his mother was asking, but he had no choice. This was the regulation.

"Then how long will it take to retire?" Ling Xiangming frowned and asked.

"My mom and dad, don't worry, I'm already C-level, and it's not that easy to get back." Ling Zhiyuan did not give a positive answer.

It can be seen that Yu Shuwan wants to say something, but Ling shook his head slightly towards Ming.

Ling Xuan was surprisingly not crying like before Ling Zhiyuan set out last time, but just ate her own meal quietly, not knowing what she thought about anymore.

After dinner, Ling An was studying in his room.

"Dad, mom, I'll go out." Ling Zhiyuan's voice came from outside.

A moment later, Ling An's room door was knocked.

"Xiao An, are you interested in going out with me?"

Ling An put down the book in his hand and opened the door indifferently.

"Where do you want to go?"

...

Twist!

He knocked on the door gently, and Ling Zhiyuan took Ling An outside the door to wait for the master to open the door.

Scream-

The door opened, and a woman poked her head out from behind, and she looked a little haggard.

"Hello, who are you looking for?"

"Hello, I am Ling Zhiyuan, Zhuo Yu should have mentioned me to you. This is my younger brother." Ling Zhiyuan stood straight.

"You... are Zhuo Yu's comrade-in-arms?" The woman showed a look of surprise and immediately invited Ling Zhiyuan and Ling An in.

"Two, sit, sit...I'll pour you water." The woman was a little busy.

"No need, aunt, this time I'm here, I'm giving you Zhuo Yu's letter to you."

Ling Zhiyuan's words stunned Ling An.

In this era, how can anyone write letters? The convenient Tianxun Network can be contacted even on Mars.

Letters from home...

Ling An didn't say anything, but found that the woman suddenly seemed to have lost all her strength.
To be continued...