An Hao muttered, "Commander Zhang, perhaps no news is the best news."
"But we can't keep this a secret any longer. In fact, the chief already has his suspicions and is on alert, he just hasn't brought anything up yet. The warriors are all discussing it. I... I plan to reveal it after the Chinese New Year," Zhang Jianguo said in a low voice, his inner struggle and pain no less intense than An Hao's.
"Thank you, Commander Zhang. If it must be announced, please let my father-in-law know in advance and lay the groundwork to avoid shocking him too abruptly," An Hao said.
"I understand. There is only so much I can do for Qin Jian now.
...............
Snowflakes began to fall again in the mountains. It was bitterly cold outside, but inside the house, it was as warm as spring.
Qin Jian and Tian Niu tossed and turned on the heated brick bed, shifting their positions with some difficulty.
