Tianyang quickly regained his composure.
He raised his head and met Dong Fang's gaze.
The boy smiled and said, "Unfortunately, my mother rarely mentioned anything about my father. And I grew up in the downtown area, so I think my father probably didn't have a surname."
"That was rude of me." Dong Fang bowed slightly.
There were soldiers calling out in the distance, and Dong Fang said goodbye and left. Only after he left did Tianyang breathe a sigh of relief.
At this time, the boy's back was already wet with cold sweat.
Looking at the tombstone, Tianyang said softly: "Mom, I'm leaving first. I'll come to see you next time."
He gently wiped his palm across the cold tombstone before leaving.
The next evening, Tianyang drove alone to the family residence in the upper city. To his surprise, the address Cangdu sent was actually in the residence.
The family settlement is a special area of the fortress allocated to all families. Every family, no matter how big or small, can get a private plot of land in the settlement.
It goes without saying that small families would definitely use this land to build their own mansions. Large families, such as the Shangwumen, would place their "main family" in the garrison.
Relatives who have branched out are no longer qualified to live in the main family, and basically all of them have their own properties in the urban areas of the area where they are stationed.
Since Cangdu's home is within the garrison, it is obvious that he has restored his surname and taken back his original mansion.
With the help of navigation, Tianyang arrived at Cangdu's house easily.
Cangdu’s home is even smaller than the Qin’s home that he had attacked alone before. Although it is also a courtyard, it is about half the size.
This should be the smallest private land in the base.
The car could not be parked in the yard and could only be left in the nearby public parking lot. Tianyang came to the gate carrying the gifts he bought.
I rang the doorbell and Cangdu's voice rang out: "The door is not locked, come in yourself."
Tianyang pushed the door open, and sure enough, he walked into the courtyard and saw a tree planted in a small courtyard. Under the tree was a patch of grass with a set of stone tables and chairs.
Although the yard is not big, the environment is quiet. Tianyang came to the door of the main building along a cobblestone path.
Before I knocked, the door opened by itself, and the ponytailed young man behind the door said, "You're the only one missing, White Hair, come in quickly."
Tianyang looked at the young man with ponytail, stunned.
Today, Cangdu was wearing an apron. It was fine if he was just wearing an apron, but this apron was pink!
What he was holding in his hand was not his usual long sword, but a spatula, and he looked like he had just come out of the kitchen.
The corners of Tianyang's mouth twitched a few times, and he couldn't help but laughed.
"Shut up and stop laughing!"
Cangdu pulled Tianyang in and rudely closed the door: "Go to the living room and stay by yourself. The captain and the others are here."
Before he finished speaking, Kun Lan ran out from the black head and said, "Hey, hairy monster. Can we have dinner now? I have been starving since morning just to have your meal."
Cang Du said angrily: "I didn't ask you to go without eating all day. Besides, the food is cooking in the kitchen. We can eat in a while."
"I don't care, I want to eat now!" Kun Lan protested.
The people in the living room immediately started to make noises: "Let's eat! Let's eat! Let's eat!"
Cang Du waved the spatula and shouted, "Shut up! I cooked for you today, what else do you have to complain about? Even if you are hungry, you have to bear it. If you don't finish the food, none of you can leave!"
There was laughter in the living room.
The young man with the ponytail snorted a few times and went back to the kitchen with gritted teeth.
Tian Yang then walked into the living room carrying his things, and saw that Han Shu and the others were already there. Moreover, Old Xu and his daughter were also there.
As soon as the little girl saw Tianyang, she cheered and called him "Brother Tianyang" in a baby voice. The little girl rushed over and hugged Tianyang's legs like a koala.
Tianyang picked her up, greeted everyone, and then sat down.
Han Shu was wearing a black shirt and black pants today, and his hair was done up a bit, looking much more energetic than usual. He was still holding a cigarette in his mouth, and was talking to Old Xu.
Old Xu now dresses like a lecturer and wears glasses. He looks completely different from when he was a night walker.
Ji Yu was holding the little girl and playing with her. He rubbed Xiaomai's face hard, making the little girl laugh out loud.
Kun Lan was searching around for something to eat. This guy didn't even sit on a chair. When he found something, he just sat on the ground and started eating.
Not long after, Cang Du came in with a spatula and shouted, "It's time to eat, everyone come to the dining room."
Kunlan cheered and rushed to the restaurant first. Cangdu quickly chased after him. Outside the living room, the ponytailed young man's exasperated voice rang out: "The restaurant is on the right. Over there is my study. Lanmao, did you hear that?"
Han Shu picked his ears and complained, "These guys are so noisy, I can hardly lead them."
In the restaurant, the table was full of food, and Qingdai's wife, Old Xu, was still delivering dishes to the table.
Kun Lan's mouth was watering as he watched. Without saying a word, he reached out and grabbed a roasted leg of lamb on the table.
Snapped!
Cangdu slapped his hand away with a spatula: "Wash your hands first, then eat!"
"What a nuisance!" Kun Lan yelled, "I have never washed my hands since I was a child, but I am still so lively and energetic. What a fuss!"
Cang Du sneered: "You are a savage, who cares about you outside. But you are here, you have to follow my rules!"
Han Shu went over and picked up Kun Lan and said, "Wash your hands, savage!"
Finally sat down.
Qingdai, who had not been seen for a long time, was now even more radiant, with a smile in her eyes, and it seemed that she had walked out of the shadows.
She held up a glass filled with wine and said with a smile, "Captain Han Shu, and everyone in the Raven Squad. Cangdu is very grateful to you for taking care of him. I would like to toast you all on his behalf."
Cang Du muttered beside him: "I'm not a child. I don't need them to take care of me."
Qing Dai looked at him with a smile: "What did you say?"
The ponytailed young man straightened up unconsciously: "No, I didn't say anything."
Han Shu laughed, stood up and said, "No need to toast each other, let's drink together. It's a rare opportunity for us to gather together tonight, let's not go home until we are drunk!"
"cheers!"
"cheers!"
The atmosphere was lively with people toasting each other and cups being exchanged.
During the meal, Han Shu drank a glass with Lao Xu, and suddenly asked in surprise: "Lao Xu, when did you advance?"
Tianyang then noticed that Lao Xu's rank emblem had indeed changed, and he was now at rank 4.
Old Xu laughed: "Captain, I was also promoted not long ago. This is all thanks to the Fortress War. Before launching the general attack, the Fortress opened the material warehouse. All the sublimators who have met the promotion conditions can get a sublimation medium first, so I tried to apply for it, and I didn't expect to really apply for a medium."
"So after you were promoted, you weren't sent to the front line?" Han Shu asked in surprise.
Old Xu laughed dryly: "The military did issue this order, but I am still a lecturer at Tianqing College. According to the regulations, lecturers do not need to go to the front line, so I... ... Fortunately
Fortunately, I found a small loophole. "
Everyone suddenly realized.
You are worthy of it, Lao Xu.
Han Shu raised his glass and took a sip, then changed the subject and looked at Cang Du: "Now that you have taken back the old house, you should have restored your surname, right?"
Cangdu's eyes gleamed and he nodded vigorously: "I guess so. I have already reported it to the household registration office. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be reported next month."
Kun Lan held the lamb leg in one hand and the wine glass in the other, his mouth full of greasy food: "So what should I call you from now on, Luo Cangdu?"
"Just keep it the same as before." Cang answered unhappily.
Han Shu raised his lips and said, "You have finally realized your long-cherished wish. Congratulations."
The captain raised his glass.
"Thank you, Captain."
Cang Du drank a drink with him.
Han Shu exhaled a breath of alcohol, his eyes slightly drunk, and looked at the others and said, "Come on, come on, tell me what your wishes are."
Kun Lan immediately slammed the table and stood up: "One day, I will sit on the throne of the Night Walker Commander!"
Cangdu looked at him askance: "Lanmao, how many cups did you drink to get so drunk?"
Old Xu laughed and said, "You are ambitious. Come, I will toast you."
Kun Lan clinked glasses with Old Xu with a smile.
Ji Yu intertwined her fingers, held her chin, and looked dazed: "If it were me, I would hope to retire after earning enough contribution points to last a lifetime. Find a good man to marry and have a baby, preferably a girl as cute as Xiaomai."
Old Xu agreed, "Yes, yes, it's good to have a daughter. Daughters are like little cotton-padded jackets."
Han Shu pulled Tianyang over and said, "Ji Yu, what do you think of this boy? Why don't you marry him?"
Ji Yu waved her hands and said, "No, no, I don't want to take care of a little brat. Besides, Tian Yang has a lot of girls around him now, how could he fall for an aunt like me."
"What, Auntie? You are only three or two years older than him." Han Shu patted Tianyang's shoulder. "What about you? What are your wishes?"
I want to know what's going on with Su Lie.
Of course, this cannot be said.
Tian Yang then said: "When I lived in the Lower City, my biggest wish was to have a home in the Upper City, where I could eat and wear warm clothes every day. So now, my wish can be said to have come true."
"As for other wishes, I hope that if I have the chance in the future, I can leave the fortress and go to the Ares Castle to see their large arena, go to the Glory Castle to see the lights, go to the Emerald Castle to see the colorful flowers, and go to the Sky Castle to see the sea of clouds and wind."
"The world is so big, I want to travel around and see everything, so that my life will not be in vain."
The young man's words made people feel leisurely and fascinated. Old Xu stroked his wine glass silently: "Yes, the world is so big. When I was young, I also had the idea of traveling far away."
He touched the back of his head a little embarrassedly: "But I also understand that my talent is very ordinary. Although I am lucky enough to become an ascender, I can't compare with everyone else. The wilderness is so dangerous, so in the end, I think an ordinary life may be the most suitable for me."
Han Shu patted his shoulder and said, "But you are much happier than us now. In this respect, you are better than any of us."
The captain patted his buttocks, stood up, and raised his glass: "Come on, everyone, let's have a drink. Let's toast to this magnificent world, to all those who have dreams in their hearts, and may all wishes come true!"
"cheers!"
PS: I also hope that when I retire, I can live a rich life so that I can travel around. I also wish that everyone who is reading this book can achieve their dreams.
No matter when, keep your dream.
Cheers to you!