Chapter 291 Deterrence
"Since they are going to visit and comfort the troops, why did they invite you? And you are a naval unit."
After listening to Du Ruo's explanation, Xiang Yuanyuan's brows finally relaxed. At the same time, he continued to open the cowhide bag in his hand and began to read it.
However, she was still a little confused and couldn't understand why Du Ruo was invited. After all, she heard Du Ruo say that there was no substantial contact with the military.
"I don't know, but I'll know when I go and see it."
Du Ruo did not express his guess. Talking about this kind of thing now would only add to his troubles.
"My husband is so awesome~"
After Xiang Yuanyuan looked at the things in the cowhide bag, she kissed Du Ruo on the face and immediately became happy.
"Aren't you angry? I didn't spend the Lantern Festival with you."
Du Ruo hugged Xiang Yuanyuan, buried his head in her arms, and spoke with a smile.
"This is a good thing. I am so proud to be invited to such an event."
Xiang Yuanyuan held Du Ruo's head with her hands and a smile appeared on her face.
To visit and comfort the naval forces is something that ordinary people dream of. If Du Ruo can go, she will only be proud.
"Honey, can you see submarines tomorrow? Can you see aircraft carriers? Can you take pictures? Wow~~ I want to go too."
Xiang Yuanyuan asked questions one after another, and became more and more excited. Her body kept shaking while she spoke, giving Du Ruo a facial cleanser.
Du Ruo really didn't expect Xiang Yuanyuan to be more excited than him. He had never seen her pay attention to such things before.
……
The next morning, it was windy outside, and the frost and the snow on the ground that had not yet melted made the outside look a little white. It looked like the sun would come out later today.
Du Ruo and Xiang Yuanyuan went to the new house.
But before going out, Du Ruo thought about it and put on the Panlong bracelet that he hadn't used for a long time on his wrist before going out.
The new house covers a large area, and it does not have the uniform white walls, green tiles and horse-head walls at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, but has a rather modern style.
However, the exterior walls and huge floor-to-ceiling windows have not been installed yet, so it doesn’t look very beautiful.
But in terms of style, Du Ruo and Xiang Yuanyuan were both very satisfied, and the ground outside had been paved with stones, and even the original dirt road had been paved to the main road. It's just that there are a lot of materials placed on it now, so it's not open to traffic yet.
"Hubby, when the time comes, we'll set up some weapons training equipment in the yard outside, and make a small children's playground over here..."
There is a vacant lot in front where we plant some flowers, and there is another vacant lot behind the house where we plant some fruit trees...
A room on the first floor was reserved for practicing martial arts, and a room near the back was used as an alchemy room and to store medicinal materials...
We will use the second floor as the master bedroom, and other places as a small wine cellar and collection room. There are two balconies on the second floor, front and back. We can plant flowers and plants in the front. When guests come, we can have a barbecue here...
The balcony at the back will be furnished with a large tea table, where you can drink tea and look at Huangshan...
The third floor..."
Xiang Yuanyuan took Du Ruo to various places in the new house and explained her plans to Du Ruo.
When he said this, his face was filled with inexhaustible happiness.
It was as if at this moment, she should have seen the happy life of a family of three or four in the future.
Du Ruo listened from the side, and of course occasionally gave some of his own ideas, and did not let Xiang Yuanyuan have a solo performance.
Such a feeling, not to mention Xiang Yuanyuan, even Du Ruo's face was full of longing as she explained.
This kind of life... doesn't seem to be a bad thing.
But soon, a vehicle approached outside, interrupting their imagination of the future.
"The designers are here. They will lay the water and electricity lines. Once the water and electricity are ready, we will start the renovation. Hehe..."
When Xiang Yuanyuan heard a vehicle stop, she immediately knew it was the people from the construction company she had agreed to meet with.
For the entire morning, Xiang Yuanyuan was explaining her decoration arrangements to the designer. Du Ruo couldn't get a word in, but she listened very carefully. Looking at Xiang Yuanyuan's serious expression as she discussed with the designer, Du Ruo felt happy.
It is really hard to describe in words the feeling of decorating your future new home bit by bit with your loved one.
When all the discussions were over, it was already noon, and Du Ruo and Xiang Yuanyuan went home to eat. By the way, Du Ruo said that he would be away for two days and might not be able to come back in time for the Lantern Festival.
In response, my parents just looked at Xiang Yuanyuan, and seeing that she didn't show any reaction, they didn't ask any more questions.
Ever since Du Ruo and Xiang Yuanyuan confirmed their relationship, Dad no longer expressed his opinion to Du Ruo, and Mom only had a smile on her face, no longer showing an expression of disgust as she did before.
After dinner, the family drank tea and chatted until Du Ruo heard the sound of vehicles outside. Then he took the brown paper bag and the backpack prepared by Xiang Yuanyuan, said something to his family, and went out.
After opening the door and going out, the military vehicle was parked quietly at the corner outside the yard. Fox sat quietly in the driver's seat. Du Ruo waved goodbye to Xiang Yuanyuan who came out to see him off and got in the car.
After getting in the car, Du Ruo didn't ask any questions. He just closed his eyes and let the fox drive.
"Advisor Du, we're here. We'll be taking a plane next." The vehicle drove for about forty minutes before stopping. Fox turned off the engine and spoke softly.
"it is good."
Du Ruo opened his eyes at this time. Although he had kept his eyes closed along the way, he knew the route and even the buildings along the way.
He knew that they had arrived at the military camp. After all, he could hear the training slogans coming from far away.
But when Du Ruo opened his eyes and looked out the car window, a hint of shock could not help but flashing in his eyes.
Outside the car window is an airplane. The word that catches my eye is “big”.
It was as tall as several stories high, and its two wings were extremely wide, completely occupying Du Ruo's eyes. However, it seemed a little... chubby.
"This is the Y-20. We're going to Hainan in this one today."
Seeing Du Ruo opened his eyes and kept looking at the plane, Fox introduced it.
“Is this the legendary “Fat Girl”?”
Du Ruo couldn't help but speak. He had seen pictures and videos of the Y-20 on the Internet, and it did look fat, but he didn't expect to see it in person, it was so huge.
It is 15 meters high, 47 meters long, and has a wingspan of 45 meters. A person standing underneath it looks particularly small.
"It seems to be what I thought. This time the higher-ups want to give me a little deterrence."
Du Ruo looked up at the Y-20, whose entire appearance he couldn't see, and felt a sense of emotion. In fact, he had such a guess yesterday, but he was not sure.
Even though Du Ruo has always aimed at transcendence, or even the legendary "becoming an immortal", and even though Du Ruo is so conceited that he has become a bit of a terrestrial immortal, Du Ruo has never been so arrogant as to make an enemy of the world or the country.
It's not that he doesn't want to, but he knows his own limitations. He may be able to defeat a hundred, a thousand, or even ten thousand people, but what about a hundred thousand? A million?
And what he was facing was only bare hands? He was facing the navy, army and air force, fully armed soldiers from all three services, guns and even missiles.
"Let's go. I really didn't lose out this time. Shall we leave now?"
But soon, Du Ruo suppressed these thoughts and spoke to the fox beside him.
Since the people above wanted to intimidate him, he decided to give them a little shock.
So that no one would think that he is easy to manipulate and order him around.
"Well, everything is ready, let's go now."
After getting off the car, Fox handed the car keys to the soldier who was jogging over, and then took Du Ruo towards the plane.
Du Ruo completely ignored the ground crew and soldiers around him, and kept looking at the Y-20 in front of him.
The Y-20 looks very large, but in fact the space inside is not small at all.
However, the fox had no intention of taking Du Ruo on a tour, but instead climbed up the ladder nearby.
Although Du Ruo and Fox entered the passenger area, the space inside was very large and the ceiling was very high. Most importantly, there were only two people on board this time, Fox and Du Ruo.
After Du Ruo and Fox boarded the plane, it took off soon after. The riding experience was very good, not inferior to that of a passenger plane at all. Perhaps the only drawback was that it was completely enclosed and had no windows, so people could not see the scenery outside.
After getting on the plane, Fox sat in her seat like a robot, motionless, and would only answer when Du Ruo asked a question.
She said what she should say, and directly and clearly refused to answer what she shouldn't say.
After watching for a while, the novelty wore off, and Du Ruo just sat back in his seat and closed his eyes to rest.
After about two hours, the plane landed and the two people walked out of the cabin.
What meets the eye is the bright sunshine.
"Master Du, how do you feel? Our Y-20 is comfortable to ride."
Before Du Ruo walked out, a voice sounded from under the plane.
"Mr. Wang, long time no see. I really learned a lot today."
Du Ruo was not surprised to see Mr. Wang down the stairs. He had just listened before coming out. He got off the plane in two or three steps and greeted Mr. Wang.
Du Ruo was not surprised to meet Mr. Wang. Apart from him, Du Ruo had never dealt with other big guys.
"I happened to have a spot available when I came to visit the troops this time, so I recommended you right away. I hope I didn't disturb your reunion with your family."
Old Wang was wearing casual clothes today, and he looked completely different from the old man I saw last time. He looked a little more majestic, but his smile was still there, and his attitude towards Du Ruo was the same as before.
"It's an honor to be here."
Du Ruo replied with a smile. His attitude also did not change. It was still the same as when they first met in the grove.
"Okay, let's go, I'll take a look around here with you."
After saying this, Old Wang took Du Ruo and walked out of the airport. As for Fox, after getting off the plane with Du Ruo, he did not say hello to Old Wang, but walked to the other side.
(End of this chapter)
