Chapter 182
A few people exclaimed, "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 wasn’t 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." Then, he looked at Avery. "Avery, you’re going to the library, right?"
Avery 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 or spout nonsense. Be careful, or you might get a virus on your phone."
Everyone immediately recalled how all their phones and computers had been destroyed by a virus. They retreated to the side and started deleting the photos.
Avery left with Zayn. At the same time, she sent a message to the family group chat 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 you were coming back? That way, we could’ve picked you up at the station."
Zayn had officially retired from the army at the end of September but didn’t come home immediately. Instead, he stayed in the area to help the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled—repairing their houses, harvesting crops, selling agricultural products, and so on. He also used all his retirement allowance to buy blankets, medicine, computers, books, and other necessities for the lonely elderly in the village. It took him more than a month to return.
Zayn smiled and explained, "You’re all very busy, and I’m a guy—I didn’t want you to make a trip to the station just to pick me up. Moreover, transportation in that region is inconvenient. I wasn’t sure when I’d return to Rosemont City, so I didn’t inform you in advance."
Avery was touched again. Zayn hadn’t been home for three years. She was sure he’d come 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 visit Granddad and Grandmom at the hospital first before going home."
Avery was surprised. "Alright."