She Outshines 198
Chapter 198
A few people eximed. “Zayn is also a hero?”
The students gathered around Zayn, looking at the medals he wore curiously.
A voice asked, “Zayn, what did you do in the military? Can you tell us?”
Another remarked. “Zayn, I admire soldiers the most but couldn’t get into the military school. Can
we take a photo together?”
Zayn was not upset by the students crowding around him. He only said politely, “Sorry, I’m here to
see my sister today. It’s not convenient for me to chat. He then looked at Athena. “Athena, you’re
going to the library, right?”
Athena wasn’t in the mood to go to the library anymore. She hugged Zayn’s arm and smiled, “No,
let’s go home to celebrate.”
At the same time, she puffed up her cheeks to scare the surrounding students. “You’re not allowed
to take photos and spout nonsense. Be careful or you might get a virus on your phone.”
Everyone immediately recalled how all their phones andputers had been destroyed by a virus.
They retreated to the side and started deleting the photos.
Athena left with Zayn. At the same time, she sent a message to the family chatgroup to inform them
that Zayn was back and was now at her school.
After walking a distance, she let go of Zayn’s arm and asked, “Zayn, why didn’t you tell us that you
wereing back? That way, we could have picked you up at the station,”
Zayn officially retired from the army at the end of September but did note home immediately.
Instead, he stayed in the area to help the old, weak, sick, and disabled repair their houses, harvest
crops, sell agricultural products, and so on.
He also used all his retirement allowance to buy nkets, medicine,puters, books, and so on
for the lonely old folks in the vige. It took him more than a month toe back.
Zayn smiled and exined, “You’re all very busy, and I’m a guy don’t want you to make a trip to the
station just to pick me up. Moreover, the transportation in that region is inconvenient. I’m not sure
when I can return to Kitmore City either, so I didn’t inform you in advance.
Athena was touched again. Zayn had not been home for three years. She was sure he hade
straight to the school to look for her the moment he returned. She sniffed slightly. “Zayn, everyone
will be overjoyed to know you’re back. Let’s go to the
restaurant.”
Zayn shook his head. “I want to go to the hospital to visit Granddad and Grandmom first before
going home.”
Athena was surprised. “Alright
At that moment, her phone rang. It was ric
Athena put the phone on speaker. “Hello?”
“Athena, is Zayn with you?” ric’s voice was so loud that it almost shattered her phone. Tm
running to your school now. Wait for me at the parking lot. I want to see him immediately.”
Athena replied, “Got it. Take your time. Don’t knock anyone down” She could hear ric’s panting
as he ran.
ric continued to shout, “Is Zayn here? I want to talk to him
Athena responded, “There’s no rush. Come over f
first. I’ll answeraden’s call first.”
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She hung up ric’s call and answered Jaden’s call.
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Jaden’s voice was very calm, but he spoke a little too quickly. “Tin driving to Kitmore City now, I’ll be
there in three hours. You guys eat first. Don’t wait for me.”
Athena knew her eldest brother was steady and she did not have to worry about him driving too
fast. She only said, “Sure. Zayn wants to visit Granddad and Grandmom first too. I’ll bring him there
now.”
Their parents called too and said they would close the restaurant after 7 p.m. so the entire family
could celebrate.
After Athena finished answering the family’s calls, they slowly strolled to the parking lot.
When they got into the car, ric arrived, panting. He rushed into the car and hugged Zayn’s neck
from the back seat, shouting, “Zayn, you’re finally back. If you don’te back soon, I’m going to
get old.”
Zayn smiled and rubbed ric’s head. “Congrats on bing a professional tennis yer. You
must teach me how to y someday.
“Of course!” rie was ted. “It’s a deal. Let’s y tennis together at the club this weekend.”
They chatted andughed as they walked toward the hospital.
On the way there. Zayn stopped at a restaurant to buy a traditional cake that their grandparents
liked. Then, he went to an old shop to buy their favorite food.
To
prevent their grandparents from crying too much, Athena had already called the caregiver before
they reached to tell their grandparents this news so that they could be mentally prepared.
When Zayn arrived at the ward, their grandparents, Cade and Fiona, were standing at the door,
supporting each other while waiting eagerly. The moment they saw their grandson, their eyes turned
red. They called out “Zayn’ hoarsely and walked forward shakily.
Zayn quickly walked to them and saluted them respectfully. “Grandpa, Grandma, I’m back. Then, he
said in a hoarse voice. “Sorry for being away for three years and not being able to take care of you.”
Cade and Fiona couldn’t help but teared up.
Cade said, “Silly child, you did your duty by the country. It’s the same.”
Fiona remarked. “You’re a hero. You made our family proud. Don’t feel bad.”
When the caregiver saw them crying, she quickly turned up the volume of the television that was
ying aedy and reminded them with a smile, “Cade, Fiona, your grandson is back. It’s a
happy asion. We mustugh and not cry.
Cade and Fiona did not have very good eyesight. This was especially true for Fiona. After the
surgery, she could not see anything beyond a distance. If she cried too hard, her eyes would be
damaged.
Cade and Fiona also understood this and tried their best to control their emotions. As they wipedProperty belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org.
their tears, they smiled. and said, “Yes, that’s right. We must smile more.”
Zayn and ric helped their grandparents into the ward. As they fed them food, they talked about
everything that had happened in thest three years.
Everyone knew that Zayn’s missions in the army were likely to be secret. Thus, they did not ask him
what he did in the army, only if he had suffered and about his ns for the future.
Zayn replied, “I n to stay home for some time to help Mom manage the restaurant and help
Jaden out on the farm. When I’m free, I’lle over to apany you. I might open a boxing gym,
a securitypany, or an auto repair shop with myrades in the future. I haven’t decided yet
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