150: Chapter 150: Great-Grandpa, is this beautiful lady your first love?

President Zhang Qiming looked at the bustling scene inside the private room, raised his hand to signal the reporters to quiet down, and said loudly, "Friends from the press, that's all for today regarding Comrade Su Han's deeds."

He paused and continued, "Tomorrow, we will head to the village where the Su Clan is located to formally deliver the military merit plaque and medals to the Su Family. At that time, all reporters are welcome to cover the event, but please observe order on-site and do not disturb the normal lives of the villagers."

"Additionally, regarding more of Comrade Su Han's deeds in the army, we will hold a dedicated press conference after the award ceremony tomorrow to introduce them in detail."

Hearing this, although the reporters still had many questions, they knew they wouldn't get much more by pressing further today. Moreover, with a grander award ceremony and press conference tomorrow, they all nodded in understanding.

"Thank you for informing us, Minister Zhang!"

"We'll definitely be there on time tomorrow!"

"Major Su, see you tomorrow!"

The reporters said as they reluctantly left the private room.

Peace finally returned to the private room.

Su Han breathed a sigh of relief, then pulled President Zhang Qiming aside and said with a wry smile, "Minister Zhang, were all these arrangements ordered by the Military Region?"

President Zhang Qiming looked at Su Han's helpless expression and couldn't help but smile. "What? Do you think it's too high-profile?"

Su Han nodded. "I originally just wanted to attend a class reunion quietly, I didn't expect it to turn out like this."

President Zhang Qiming patted Su Han on the shoulder. "Su Han, this couldn't be helped. Your deeds are too outstanding; they've already caught the attention of the whole country. The Military Region made these arrangements to respond to public opinion and to better promote the army's image."

"Alright, it's getting late, and I should head back. I still need to arrange the details for tomorrow's ceremony. You should also get some rest and recharge; tomorrow is an important day."

Su Han nodded. "Take care, Minister Zhang."

After the reporters and the people from the Armed Forces Department left, the atmosphere in the private room remained lively.

The way his classmates looked at Su Han was full of admiration and curiosity. Their previous shock had gradually settled into a complex mix of emotions—

Pride in their old classmate's achievements, and reflection on the differences in their life paths.

Zhao Xiaodao was the first to break the silence. He hooked an arm around Su Han's shoulder and patted him hard. "Old Su, you're amazing! You hid it so well! If it weren't for today, we really would have thought you were just an ordinary soldier!"

Su Han smiled helplessly. "I didn't intend to cause such a sensation either."

"That's not up to you!" A boy wearing glasses pushed them up, his tone filled with excitement. "You're a celebrity in our city now! If I tell people later that I was classmates with a Major, who would dare not believe me?"

"Exactly!" another classmate chimed in. "Minister Zhang from the Armed Forces Department just said you solved the Lin Family kidnapping case all by yourself. That's incredible! I even bet my parents back then that it must have been some expert from the SWAT Team. I never expected it to be you!"

"Su Han," Lin Ruoxue stepped forward and asked softly, "it must be very hard in the army, isn't it?"

Su Han turned to look at her and nodded. "It is indeed quite hard, but it's also very fulfilling."

"Will you go back to the army later?" Lin Ruoxue asked again, a hint of expectation in her eyes.

"Of course I'll go back," Su Han said firmly. "There are still many things waiting for me to do in the army."

Teacher Liu and Teacher Wang sat to the side, watching the students chat enthusiastically with Su Han, with gratified smiles on their faces.

Teacher Liu remarked to Teacher Wang with emotion, "I really didn't expect a child like Su Han to achieve what he has today. Back then, he was quite the troublemaker in school and wouldn't listen to anything. Who would have thought he'd become such an excellent soldier?"

Teacher Wang nodded. "Although this boy was playful and mischievous, he has been calm and independent since he was young. He has a certain tenacity in everything he does."

At this moment, Chen Hao, who had been silent, suddenly stood up. He walked over to Su Han, his head bowed, and said in a slightly raspy voice, "Su Han, I'm sorry. I was too impulsive earlier and said things I shouldn't have. Please don't take it to heart."

Su Han looked at him with a calm gaze. "Don't mention the past. We're all classmates."

Chen Hao looked up, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes. "I was... a bit jealous of you just now. Seeing how outstanding you are and then thinking about myself, I felt ashamed."

"Everyone has their own path in life; there's no need to compare yourself with others." Su Han patted him on the shoulder. "As long as you've worked hard and have a clear conscience, that's enough."

Su Han didn't say these things because he was particularly magnanimous.

It was because he had never even bothered to take Chen Hao seriously.

He had died once and transmigrated here.

Whether in terms of age or temperament, he was far beyond ordinary people.

He naturally wouldn't care about the words of an eighteen or nineteen-year-old kid.

Chen Hao nodded, a relieved smile appearing on his face. "Thank you, Su Han. If there's a chance in the future, I'll treat you to a meal as an apology."

"Sure," Su Han agreed with a smile.

The atmosphere gradually relaxed, and the classmates began chatting about interesting stories from their school days again.

"Remember that time we snuck over the wall to go to the internet cafe? We were caught by the Dean of Students and made to clean the toilets for a week."

"I still remember Lin Ruoxue was the class beauty back then. So many boys had a crush on her, including me, but no one dared to say it out loud."

Hearing this, Lin Ruoxue's cheeks turned slightly red, and she lowered her head in embarrassment.

Zhao Xiaodao was animatedly telling the story of Su Han getting caught by the Dean of Students while climbing over the wall to go to the internet cafe when he was suddenly interrupted by a crisp child's voice—

"Great-grandfather!"

Xiao Budian poked her head out from Su Wu's arms, her small finger pointing at Lin Ruoxue, who was sitting opposite Su Han. Her eyes were bright as she asked, "Is this pretty sister the person Great-grandfather likes?"

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone was stunned.

The private room fell silent instantly, and everyone's gaze swept back and forth between Su Han and Lin Ruoxue.

Lin Ruoxue's cheeks turned bright red in an instant, like a ripe apple. She instinctively lowered her head, her fingers nervously twisting the hem of her clothes, and even her earlobes turned pink.

Su Xiao Nuan was so startled that she quickly reached out to cover Xiao Budian's mouth, whispering urgently in her ear, "Don't talk nonsense!"

But Xiao Budian reluctantly pushed her hand away, tilted her small face up, and added solemnly, "Last night, Great-grandaunt even said that when Great-grandfather came to the reunion today, he would see his first love!! Isn't this pretty sister Great-grandfather's first love??"

Hearing this, Su Xiao Nuan also got anxious and quickly pulled at Xiao Budian. "Xiao Budian! Don't talk nonsense! When did Great-grandaunt ever say that!"

"Yes, she did! Last night while we were sleeping, Great-grandaunt, you told me a lot of things about Great-grandfather's middle school days. You even said that in Great-grandfather's room, there are love letters he wrote but never sent out!"

Su Xiao Nuan: "..."

Xiao Budian: "Great-grandaunt, you don't remember so soon? Your memory is really bad!"

As she spoke, she took out a piece of candy. "Here! Xiao Budian will treat you to a candy to help your brain!"

Su Xiao Nuan now wished she could bury her head in the carpet.

Meanwhile, Su Han looked utterly miserable and shot a fierce glare at Su Xiao Nuan.

Su Xiao Nuan could only respond with an awkward smile. "Children say the craziest things, haha!"