"You don't need to apologize. As long as you're alright, that's what matters. But you absolutely cannot do that again, do you hear me?
There are many things that don't require you to do them. If the sky falls, there are taller people to hold it up. As a young lady, you don't need to go to such lengths."
Shen's father also quickly chimed in.
He was patriotic, but he loved his daughter even more!
He knew he couldn't stop his daughter from doing those things, but he also hoped that when she did them, she would think more about everyone else.
Like this time, if something had truly happened, what would they have done? What would her child have done?
While it was only natural for her relatives to help raise the child, no one could truly replace the role of a mother.
"Yes, Dad is right. You were too reckless!" Shen's elder brother said, still shaken.
...
Amidst everyone's continuous words, Shen Yao only repeatedly assured them that she would never take such a big risk again. Only then did everyone let her off the hook.
"By the way, where is Third Brother?!"
Shen Yao also noticed that her third brother was not present.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately looked at her father and mother.
Seeing their daughter like this, Shen's father and mother couldn't bear to continue scaring her and quickly explained.
"Your third brother had some unfinished business from this mission and left directly with the main contingent."
It turned out that after Sen Na and his entire group were apprehended, all the supporting troops from various countries departed.
This was also because the island was located in the sea, not far from international waters, which was why the people of Country M had so generously allowed military forces from other countries to enter.
Otherwise, if it had happened in another prosperous city, no matter how much of a commotion was caused, they would absolutely not have allowed other countries to enter their territory of Country M with such military might!
As everyone left, they also inquired with the survivors. If they wished to remain on the island, they could stay, and all the injured personnel would be accommodated, with compensation and pensions provided.
If they wished to leave, arrangements would be made to escort them away.
However, to no one's surprise, the majority chose to remain on the island.
Among the minority who chose to leave, most were from Country Hua.
Similarly, this also gave the people of Country Hua insight into one of the reasons why the population in foreign countries was smaller.
That is, their hearts were too big, and they were too content with their circumstances. In their view, the terrorists had been captured, and the area was protected by the military, making it undoubtedly the safest place.
They had originally planned to travel here, and since they were injured, the country was even providing subsidies, and the amount was not insignificant. It was better to use the money to travel here, wasn't it?
There were quite a few people with this intention, and besides, this place was better than most tourist destinations, so naturally, not many people wanted to leave.
As for the rest, it was about the custody of Sen Na.
After Sen Na was arrested, people from various countries began to fiercely compete for his custody.
The reasons given by each country were varied, and some even went so far as to offer various incentives to demonstrate their determination to obtain custody.
However, everyone was not swayed by these incentives and stated that they could also produce similar offerings, as long as they were given custody.
In the end, Country Hua, overcoming all opposition, and without paying a single cent, directly took away the Country Hua citizens who wished to leave, along with Sen Na's group.
Although people from other countries were displeased, they still couldn't provide any valid reason to object.
This was because the reason provided by the people of Country Hua was that they had the right to Sen Na's custody!
The reason was that the success in apprehending Sen Na was due to a mole placed by Country Hua early on, and secondly, Sen Na's arrest was all thanks to the children of Country Hua.
If it weren't for the people of Country Hua's desperate efforts to intercept Sen Na and his group, Sen Na and his men might have already contacted their contacts and disappeared to who knows where, or perhaps changed their identities and lived lives envied by all.
It was precisely because of escorting Sen Na and his group back to the country that Shen Huaisang had returned directly with the troops, without even a chance to say goodbye to his family.
This was after he left and, with his superior's consent, called his family to explain.
As for the talk about confidentiality, what a joke. The reason Sen Na was captured was all thanks to the children of the Shen family.
Didn't they see that the young lady was still lying in the hospital bed, unconscious?!
Moreover, this matter couldn't be kept secret here at all, and they suspected that it might not be kept secret domestically either. Therefore, they might as well reveal it directly, which might even help foster goodwill with the Shen family later on!
After all, upon learning of Shen Yao's combat prowess, they had all conceived the idea of recruiting her, wishing they could directly bring Shen Yao into their ranks!
Shen Yao understood the situation after learning about it.
"Your third brother told us that most of the matters have been resolved. He also said he'll see if he can make it to your wedding," Shen's mother said.
"It doesn't matter if he can make it or not, as long as he's alright," Shen Yao replied.
After all, falling from such a height directly into the sea, even though Shen Huaisang had begun cultivating with her, he was only slightly more capable than an ordinary person.
Ordinary people: !!!???
"By the way, did you see in my hand..."
Before Shen Yao could finish, she immediately noticed that her hands were empty. When she fell into the sea, she had immediately grabbed Mo Xuan, who was not far from her.
But now! Where had the snake gone!!!
Upon hearing Shen Yao's words, everyone fell silent.
Shen Yao's expression froze, and her voice began to tremble.
"What... happened to him..."
Even though she complained about Mo Xuan, he was ultimately someone she had raised. In fact, her bond with Mo Xuan was deeper than that with the other two little ones.
Because of Mo Xuan's appearance, his significance was different!
"He... alas, he's here."
Shen Huaimin quickly opened the backpack he always carried and took out a transparent box.
Inside the box lay a small, gray snake. At this moment, its scales were dull and lifeless. It lay motionless, as if dead.