Chapter 1719 You Must Come Back

Chapter 1719 You Must Come Back

Usually, the soldiers' family members would not be informed when they were sent on a mission. This time, the higher-ups had made a call to Xia Wen directly, which meant that it was a very serious matter.

Even Xia Mao and Xu Lan were not allowed to know about this mission. The military would only allow one family member to be informed.

"I guess so. If it's over quickly, I'll be back in a few months. I don't think it'll take too long," Xia Zhe said, pretending to be relaxed.

"When do you set off?" Xia Wen asked.

After a long silence, Xia Zhe said, "I'm on leave for 10 days this time round and there are only seven days left. I'm leaving for the mission after this break."

Xia Wen slowly squatted down as he leaned against the wall. He was unwilling to accept the fact that Xia Zhe had to go on this mission. Why did it have to be his younger brother? Why not someone else?

This was his only younger brother. After his divorce, he had finally found Mo Zhu whom he wanted to marry. Xia He and Deng Fan were happy and blissful together. Xia Zhe and Qiao Mei were having their third child and Xu Lan's health was gradually improving. Xia Mao was now a commander and no longer needed to face danger at the front line. He had thought that the Xia family was finally going to have good days ahead, but Xia Zhe had to leave them at this moment.

Xia Zhe looked at Xia Wen quietly and finally said solemnly, "I'm a soldier. My duty is to protect every citizen of this country."

Xia Wen looked at Xia Zhe dejectedly. He knew for sure that Xia Zhe would definitely go on this mission.

"Eldest Brother, I still hope that you can help me take care of my family. Qiao Mei... Qiao Mei is pregnant. I might not be able to make it back on the day our child is born. Can you help me take care of her..." Xia Zhe said in a choked voice.

"Alright, I understand, but I'll only help you take care of Qiao Mei until she gives birth safely. You still have to come back and take care of the rest yourself. Do you understand?" Xia Wen said.

"It's a deal," Xia Zhe said with a smile.

Xia Wen laughed when he saw the cheeky look on Xia Zhe's face. He looked at Xia Zhe helplessly and said, "How do I get a younger brother like you? You're really... really not too bad..."

"I'm your younger brother for life. You won't be able to get rid of me," Xia Zhe said.

The two of them spoke a lot about the mission. By the time Xia Wen left Qiao Mei's house, it was already getting dark. Qiao Mei looked at the departing Xia Wen and asked, "What did Eldest Brother come to talk to you about?"

"Nothing much. He just came to ask if his former comrade-in-arms is doing well in the army. That person joined our army base recently," Xia Zhe said perfunctorily.