You are all bad women! Don't come over!

Han's mother sighed, "We saw your video yesterday, didn't expect it to be so tough for you!"

The video they were talking about must have been an interview, which revealed Shen Mochen's background and depicted him as a hero born in the slums who refused to fall into decay and persevered, like a white lotus that emerges unsoiled from the mud.

The focus was on creating a "beautiful, strong, tragic" persona!

But what a joke, who isn't tainted by the mud they come from? Even a lotus absorbs nutrients from the mud, partaking in the same muck. Shen Mochen chuckled inwardly after watching the finished piece, finding it boring.

"It's nothing, I'm used to it," Shen Mochen said with a light smile.

Han's father nodded and bowed to Liu Chaoyan, "Miss Liu, it's truly a hassle for you, always taking so much care..."

"It's nothing, Muxue is my good sister, I'm just doing what I should," Liu Chaoyan replied gracefully. "Oh, Lieutenant Shen is also on leave this time, if it's not too much trouble, please let him go back with you, so there's no need to call for a special car."

"No trouble at all, there's plenty of room!" Han's mother hastily said.

Liu Chaoyan smiled, thanked them, and then took her leave.

"Muxue, Lieutenant Shen, let's go then," Han's mother said with a forced smile.

"Auntie, just call me 'Little Shen'," Su Mo chuckled.

"Ah, how can we impose..."

"You are Muxue's parents, no need to feel embarrassed," Shen Mochen said as he opened the car door, then lifted Han Muxue from her wheelchair and gently placed her inside.

This intimate gesture immediately caught the attention of Han's parents, who were stunned momentarily and then tentatively chuckled, "You and our Muxue are really close..."

Shen Mochen nodded, "Haha, sorry, I forgot to tell you, Muxue and I are dating now, I'm her boyfriend."

"Ah?"

Both were stunned, their faces portraying intense shock.

This godlike Lieutenant Shen, a major celebrity who rapidly rose to prominence online, is dating Muxue?

Though it's true that Muxue's appearance isn't bad...but the thing is, she is "that." Also, speaking purely of appearance, Han Muxue had no competitive edge in Team 0819. The other girls in the 0819 squad were not only good-looking but also well-built... it was very surprising indeed.

And as Han Muxue's parents, they knew her temperament wasn't exactly likable?

The disadvantages were very apparent... They couldn't understand why Shen Mochen would date Han Muxue. With his credentials, even if he couldn't catch up to Miss Liu, pursuing the other two would have been enough!

"You, you're dating Muxue?" Han's mother blinked, taking a long time to recover from her shock.

"Mmm, we..."

"Is that a problem, do you have any objections?"

Before Shen Mochen could finish, Han Muxue spoke up irritably, clutching the hem of her dress.

Han's mother quickly tried to appease, "Mom has no objections, hehe, you're also a grown-up now, you can date..."

"Then let's get in the car and head back early," Han Muxue urged impatiently.

Han's parents said no more and all got into the car.

"Little Shen, when did you and our Muxue start dating?"

As the car slowly started, Han's father glanced in the rearview mirror.

"It's been a while now, about a month and a half," Shen Mochen said.

"Oh, was it shortly after Muxue returned to the team?" Han's mother pondered smilingly.

"Mm, correct."

"So, what do you like about our Muxue?" Han's mother asked.

Han Muxue frowned and scolded, "Why are you asking so many questions!"

Shen Mochen gently held Han Muxue's hand, smiling. "Muxue has many virtues. She's kind-hearted, always considering her friends; she's brave, using her superpower to protect everyone; she's strong, no difficulties can ever crush her..."

A blush spread across Han Muxue's face. She bowed her head, remaining silent, though not all expressions in her eyes seemed happy.

"Oh, I see, our Muxue indeed has many virtues!"

Han's father chuckled in agreement, but Shen Mochen caught the perfunctory tone; he seemed neither convinced nor very concerned.

"Young Shen, from the videos, it seems like your family members are all…"

"Yeah, my parents are gone…" Shen Mochen's eyelids drooped, his words slipping out effortlessly as if it was the most natural and fluent thing to say.

"Where are you living now?"

"I used to have an older neighbor sister who also worked for Buque. She rented an apartment near the school for me; the lease hasn't expired yet…"

"Oh, the one you mentioned in your interview..." Han's father nodded repeatedly, aware that the sister had died in the line of duty and did not proceed further on that topic, "So what are your future plans? Do you plan to stay at Buque indefinitely?"

Shen Mochen blinked slightly, "I think I'll probably stay at Buque. But I might not stay on the front lines forever, likely moving to logistics support in about two years."

Han's father nodded, "You should move sooner; although the frontline pays well, the dangers are very real... Our Muxue too, ideally, should leave after her two years of mandatory service…"

Before he could finish, Han's mother quietly pinched his arm.

"If I retire, who will earn money for you!" Han Muxue's lips curled in a slight, mocking smile.

Han's mother squeezed out a smile, "Listen to you talk, whether you retire or stay after two years will still be up to you. Whether you want to stay or leave, we will not say anything."

Han's father continued, "Young Shen, if you work in Buque logistics in the future, surely you won't be as busy as now. Have you thought about buying a house or settling down?"

"I might, I currently have some savings, and am considering buying a car and a house."

Shen Mochen saw Han's father's little schemes, but he didn't call him out, simply following along.

Han's father's eyes twinkled slightly, "Oh, what's your budget then? Let uncle give you some advice!"

"Not much of a budget, a house for twenty or thirty million should suffice, and the car doesn't have to be too expensive, maybe within five million."

Actually, the inheritance and the compensation left by Yin Caiyu amounted to hundreds of millions, buying a multimillion-dollar house would be effortless. Of course, he had no plans for buying a house at the moment; it was Yin Caiyu's hard-earned money, and if he were to buy anything, he would wait until she woke up to consult her opinion.

"That much!" Han's father was shocked, nearly bumping into the vehicle in front. "Is the income for male Buque members that high?"

Shen Mochen spoke mildly, "Oh, our salaries aren't much higher than the females, mostly it was the compensation from the government after my sister died in action."

"Fallen… That much compensation..." Han's mother murmured subconsciously.

"I'm not too sure, it probably varies from person to person."

Shen Mochen wrapped his arms around Han Muxue's shoulders, gently stroking her head. It smelled nice, just like the gardenias in May.