69: Official announcement, my heart is filled with you

Many distant relatives called.

Gao Ze either rejected or answered them.

Over the years, he had single-handedly raised his younger siblings in Donghai City, enduring too much coldness and neglect from relatives.

For example, his maternal uncle, Zhu Pingkang.

However, some relatives were simple and kind-hearted, sending local specialties from the countryside or small but hard-earned red envelopes to Gao Ze every year.

For example, his aunt, Han Meiqin.

He remembered the coldness, and he also remembered these kindnesses.

"Why do you want me to go back for Chinese New Year?"

On the phone, his uncle grinned, "You've rendered such great service to the country; this will be written into our county annals! Of course, you have to come back for Chinese New Year."

Gao Ze: "........"

It seemed that some families whose members received first-class military merit would indeed be written into the county annals, which was considered a great honor by the local people and many simple elders.

"Uncle, if I have time during the New Year, I'll come to see you and Auntie!"

Gao Ze had a headache and could only make excuses to end the call, only to find three missed calls from his wife, Li Qingyan.

"What's wrong, Qing Yan?"

Gao Ze immediately called Li Qingyan back.

"Your phone was busy just now. Were there many calls congratulating you on your merits and promotion?"

Li Qingyan's voice showed no trace of blame.

"How did you know I attended the commendation ceremony and received honors?"

Given Li Qingyan's personality, it was impossible for her to add his younger siblings as WeChat friends; she could only have obtained his information through other channels.

"Of course, I found out from my friends."

"You cracked the Mu Yurous Case and arrested a wealthy man like Zheng Jiasheng; many people are inquiring about you."

Li Qingyan's voice carried a sweet, light laugh: "And do you know that one of your first-class merits was earned by stepping on the bodies of Zheng Yiren and Zheng Jiasheng, father and son? How could those rich people in Donghai City not pay attention?"

"Oh, right, I haven't even brought up that you didn't tell me about the commendation ceremony and the Mu Yurous Case.

I'm your wife, and you hid it from me; I found out from my friends!"

Her personality changed in an instant.

Gao Ze felt that Li Qingyan was about to show her little fangs on the other end of the phone.

"Don't you know now?"

"No, what I found out and what you tell me personally mean different things. I am your legal wife, and of course, you should tell me personally about things that happen to my husband."

Li Qingyan's tone tightened, as if she felt wronged: "Otherwise, what if I get worried?"

"Alright, alright, I'll definitely tell you about anything that happens to me in the future."

Thinking of Li Qingyan's sobbing appearance last night, Gao Ze's heart softened. Their relationship had indeed reached a point where they cared for each other.

"What about your matters?"

"Of course, I'll tell you everything too!"

Li Qingyan said without hesitation, adding in her heart, "Silly husband, except for what I don't want to tell you."

"That's good then."

"Is there anything else you wanted to say by calling me?"

"Silly husband, of course, I miss you, the kind of missing you very, very much."

"Also, what does it feel like to receive such great honor? Do you want to share it with me?"

"Uh... a little."

"No, it has to be more, a little more each day, until it's like me."

Gao Ze was curious: "Like you what?"

"Filled with you!"

Her calm, slightly coquettish tone had long accustomed Gao Ze.

But at this moment, his breath hitched, and he had to admit that this 'innocent and sweet' girl really had a way with him.

"Husband, let me interview you. How does it feel to receive such a great honor?"

Fortunately, Li Qingyan started a new topic, seemingly not noticing the unusual pause in Gao Ze's voice.

"This isn't your style, being so formal makes me unaccustomed."

"My husband truly understands me. Then I'll be direct: I want to touch your medal tonight!"

Gao Ze tactfully refused: "Tonight, I'll be having dinner with my younger siblings!"

"Can't you eat with me tonight?"

"It's already arranged!"

"Alright, then I'll go to your house!"

Gao Ze: "........."

He really couldn't imagine what a strange scene it would be if Li Qingyan kept serving him food, not even looking at his younger siblings.

And he had always doted on his younger sister, Gao Xiaohui; wouldn't Li Qingyan explode if she saw that?

"I suggest you'd better not!" Gao Ze said, "Tomorrow, I'll have dinner with you."

"No, I want to see your younger siblings, and I want to bring them gifts!"

"Gifts?" Gao Ze's heart stirred. Thinking of the information about Li Qingyan encountering a robbery at the mall last night, he asked, "Are you going to the mall?"

"Yes, of course, I have to go to the mall to buy gifts, and I also have friends who have made plans with me."

"When you go to the mall, send me a message."

Although the intelligence showed that Li Qingyan was not injured, there was a safety hazard, and Gao Ze was still worried.

If he had free time, he would go and check himself.

"Okay, I'll report to you!"

Li Qingyan didn't find it strange and said coquettishly, "Husband, send me pictures of your two first-class merit medals; I want to post them on my Moments!"

Gao Ze: "???"

She wants to post everything on Moments.

Up until now, he hadn't posted a single thing on Moments.

They've taken all the credit.

"Why?"

"Because I want to make it official!"

"Let those socialites in my Moments see how low their husbands really are!"