CHAPTER 219: CHAPTER 219: SENTIMENTS (5)_1

"Go inform Chief Yu."

"Go inform Chief Luo."

"The rest of you, give Miss Shangguan another full-body check to see how she is."

Dean Yang recovered from his surprise and swiftly arranged everyone’s tasks. Dean Yang himself stepped forward to check on Shangguan You. Just as she was about to sit up, her body was once again pressed back onto the hospital bed.

Shangguan You couldn’t help but roll her eyes. Had they mistaken something? She had merely fainted due to an excessive consumption of Spiritual Energy. These doctors must have been as excited as if they’d seen gold upon her awakening.

This time, Shangguan You once again felt the enthusiasm of the military doctors. Soon afterward, Shangguan Hao held her warmly in his arms, while Liu Ruoling hugged her and wept bitterly. The other men of the Shangguan Family also had tears in their eyes.

After the Yu Family and the Luo Family repeatedly expressed their gratitude, they sent Shangguan You home with their heartfelt thanks. Only after the doctors reassured them multiple times that there was absolutely nothing wrong with her body did the family return home triumphantly.

Once home, Liu Ruoling held Shangguan You and cried again. The men of the Shangguan Family each took their turn to reprimand her. Shangguan You comforted her family and repeatedly assured them that she was fine. Only then did the family breathe a sigh of relief and allow her to rest at home.

Shangguan Hao, who was originally supposed to return to the military base on the fifth day, surprisingly stayed at home for two days to accompany Shangguan You, fulfilling his responsibilities as a qualified father. This brush with death made Shangguan Hao even more aware of the importance of kinship. He had only one daughter, so it was natural that he wanted to spend more time with her.

This incident made Shangguan You aware of the importance of cultivation. Such a massive fire, whether man-made or otherwise, would have meant the permanent disappearance of the Shangguan Family from the political stage if she lacked Spiritual Energy or hadn’t acquired the Fire Element. Therefore, successfully refining the Marrow Cleansing Pill was imperative. She needed to change her family members’ physiques so they would stand a better chance when faced with danger.

Moreover, finding other Spiritual Pearls of the five elements was her third priority. The revenge was silently underway. In half a year, she only needed to close the net to completely settle the grudges from her previous life.

She did not know what would have happened if she hadn’t mastered Ice Seal Thousand Miles and did not possess the Water Element. Even with a space ability, Spiritual Energy, and Spiritual Medicine, her family could not have escaped today. If that really had happened, she wondered what state she would be in now. Would a home with only her left still count as a family?

Lying in Shangguan Hao’s arms, Shangguan You relished the rare family affection. While her family intended to delay her return to the military camp, she strongly opposed it and insisted on joining Shangguan Hao for training.

She now longed to become incredibly strong so that, in situations like these, she would have the ability to protect her family and those she cared about.

In the past, she lived for revenge. Now, in addition to revenge, her family was of utmost importance.

On the seventh day, Shangguan You and Shangguan Hao, along with Gui Mo and his siblings from the Gui Family, boarded a military Humvee. They headed for a certain military base in the suburbs of Beijing, beginning their two-week military training.

When the vehicle arrived at the military camp, Shangguan You saw unexpected people.

She hadn’t expected to see them here—Yu Zifeng and Yu Zijin, the siblings, along with Zhang Yuchen and Yu Jiayong.

"Alright, everyone get out," Shangguan Hao ordered. He was clad in a crisply ironed military uniform with a green cap on his head. He stepped out of the vehicle with his long legs. As he emerged, his resolute face was instantly replaced by an authoritative aura.

"Greetings, Chief!" Several people waiting to the side saluted and then stood rigidly behind Shangguan Hao, awaiting their commander.

"Good, everyone!" Shangguan Hao’s voice rose authoritatively. This military zone was some distance from Beijing, situated at the foot of a large mountain with expansive terrain. The daily training was arduous, but every soldier in his troop was the elite of the elite.

"This is my daughter, Shangguan You. This is Gui Mo from the Gui Family, and this is the Gui family’s girl, Gui Luo. The others, you already know," Shangguan Hao said, introducing the people beside him. He then proceeded to introduce Shangguan You and the others to several people in the camp.

"This is your Uncle Gui from the Gui Family, Gui Yongjun, the commissar, who had remained steadfast at his post even during the New Year. This is Liu Dabao, the regimental commander, and this is Deputy Regimental Commander Qian..."

"Daddy."

"Uncle." The three Gui siblings greeted Gui Yongjun warmly, as they hadn’t seen their father in several months. Although they knew they would see him by coming to the military camp, they were still excited now that they actually had.

"Well, Luoluo, you’re being reckless, aren’t you? A military camp is no place for you," Gui Yongjun chided lightly, looking at his young daughter.

"Daddy, I missed you, so I came with my brothers to see you. I didn’t plan to participate in the military training," Gui Luo said affectionately, approaching and clinging to Gui Yongjun. The reason she had come along wasn’t because Shangguan Qing would be there; rather, she decided to join after hearing Shangguan You would also be present. This way, she could stay with her daddy at the camp.

"Alright, Old Gui, you’ve diligently held the fort over the New Year. Take a three-day break to spend quality time with your daughter. As for the sons, they aren’t so lucky. They will join Qing and the rest in military training," Shangguan Hao said, his voice stern as he interrupted Gui Yongjun.

"Yes, Chief." Gui Yongjun saluted.

"Shangguan Hao, I entrust my daughter, my son, and the young lad from the Zhang Family to your care," Yu Jiayong said, approaching with a broad smile and handing over the three he had brought to Shangguan Hao.

"Uncle Shangguan," the three greeted him politely in unison.

"Uncle Yu." Shangguan You and the others also greeted Yu Jiayong politely. Since the fire in Xiangshan had burned away the grudges between the two families, this was no longer a secret in political circles. Thus, there was no need for them to be hostile anymore.

"Yu Jiayong, why have you brought your nephew, your daughter, and the lad from the Zhang Family to my camp when they could have gone to yours?"