Hesitation

That evening, the whole family gathered together, and Heng Yi brought the boys from the Han family back.

All of them were tall and sturdy now, their eyes were clear and bright. They've become upright and shrewd at the same time.

In the barracks, they have relied on their own hard work and made their way to become squad leaders of their own teams. When they saw Han Qiao, they called her sister and aunt respectively.

They also brought gifts.

Some brought small toys for Ah-Yao and He Cheng.

Han Qiao looked at them and smiled. Despite their young age, everybody had become sensible young men.

Madam Jun also praised Han Qiao, "They've changed a lot since the last I saw them,"

"Yes, everything they have now is because of their own hard work. You all can be proud and straighten your back." Han Qiao smiled.

They all exchanged a few more greetings with one another before they finally sat down for dinner.