Xu Xiuxiu returned to the military base with a mindset prepared for confrontation, only to find that her involvement wasn't necessary. Reflecting that she had previously asked Aunt Lai to handle Zhou Jiaki's case and that someone had already taken care of it, Xu Xiuxiu decided there was no need to trouble Aunt Lai further. Nevertheless, since she had returned, it was only proper to pay a visit to express her thanks, so she brought Song Chengguang and Xu Jingjing to Aunt Lai's house at noon.
During the two days Xu Xiuxiu was not at the Military District, Xu Jingjing had been spending time with Song Chengguang at Aunt Lai's, passing the hours. As a result, upon entering, the two of them naturally ran off to the backyard to play, ostensibly to weed the garden, which spared Xu Xiuxiu the need to come up with excuses to keep them busy.
