The next morning after breakfast, Mr. Liu and Han Meixiu left earlier than the other people in Liu's residence.
"Mom, did Dad tell you where they're going?" Liu Zilong who's curiosity was getting out of hand wanted to normally followed the two.
"No." Madam Liu answered while she was shaking her head. No matter how many times she asked Mr. Liu last night, he only answered 'don't worry'.
Liu ZIjian who has been silent the entire morning still appeared unconcerned where the two would go.
It seemed that he wanted his wife to recall her memories as soon as possible.
He remembered the event last night.
Han Meixiu told him to refrain from being too intimate as long as she still couldn't remember everything.
Although he was devastated and disappointed, he settled with firmly hugging the young woman.
Thus unlike the other two, he wanted his father to act as swiftly as possible concerning his wife's memories.
When Ye Ming finally arrived, Liu Zijian bid goodbye to both Madam Liu and Liu Zilong who were somewhat puzzled with how the youngest Liu acted.
*
"Madam Bai, do you think the Third Young Master Chen would agree?" The woman's assistant asked.
"Even if he wouldn't we could make him agree." Madam Bai unconcernedly answered. She would eventually visit the young man soon to demand for an answer.
A vegetarian breakfast was carefully prepared for her.
"Where's the duo?" She asked changing the subject.
"They already left Q City." The man answered.
"What's your verdict?" Madam Bai asked the man who was standing near her. She didn't keep this person beside her for nothing. She wanted to know his assessment as he's actually good in terms of seeing people's potential.
"I think they would make a good team."
Among the people 'bestowed' with names of colors, only Red didn't have a partner.
Initially they were training someone to be par with her but unfortunately, it turned out that the person was a spy. Thus they had to find someone suitable person again for her.
"Red is special. Besides, they're connected."
"It seemed that Red would eventually open up to 92."
"Hmm.."
"But Madam Bai, what if..."
"What?" The woman asked the man raising her left eyebrow while the corner of her lips pointed upwards. Although she more or less knew his concern, she still wanted to torment the man by blurting it out.
"What if, they would develop a relationship that.....that is beyond of..being partners?"
"Well, don't you think it would be exciting that way?" Madam Bai's smile became enchanting.
The man didn't comment further. Again, he's lost. He couldn't follow her line of thought.
He then moved to the next topic and reports to divert the conversation.
*
Both Han Meixiu and Mr. Liu traveled more than 2 hours before finally entering an enormous gate with few guards stationed around.
Inside the car along the way, there was actually no conversation that took place.
Mr. Liu was busy making calls and Han Meixiu tried to minimize her presence as much as possible. If the Liu patriarch wouldn't talk to her, there's no way she would initiate a conversation.
When the car started to enter a compound, Han Meixiu's mind began to form endless questions.
'Is this some kind of training ground?'
While they're making their way forward, she saw several people running under the sun bathed with sweat. They have also weights attached on their bodies.
It was another 30 minutes travel when they finally got off the car.
Han Meixiu followed Mr. Liu silently. She thought that after getting off the car, that would be it.
To her dismay, they walked further abd it was actually an uphill trek.
Although she was wearing a pair of sneakers which was comfortable, the track going up wasn't really easy.
It was a bit slippery.
But she really couldn't complain. All of her grievances were simply swallowed back. Since she wanted her memories back, she should persevere.
Her breath was getting heavier and she became slower but still she didn't utter a single word of complaint.
As she was concentrating on her steps, she heard Mr. Liu.
"Are you tired?"
It was the first word he said since they left the Liu Residence.
Yes, she was tired but to answer her father in law, she shook her head.
"We're almost there. About 10 more minutes."
Han Meixiu nodded but she was actually screaming inside.
She wanted to ask if their final destination is located on the summit of Mt. Everest. It was simply weird to have someone who could help her in this place.
While they silently continued, Han Meixiu eventually found a way on how to support herself while continuing.
She was able to develop her own method on how to make her trekking easier.
Since she was concentrating on her own feet to avoid tripping or sliding, she didn't see the clearing ahead.
The moment she lifted her head when Mr. Liu said, 'We're here'. She was taken a back.
There was one single hut on the center of the flattened area.
It looked like a hermit would be living inside.
"Sigma!" Mr. Liu shouted while walking towards the hut.
Someone came out of the hut. In contrast to what Han Meixiu expected, the man wasn't a hermit.
The man named 'Sigma' was almost similar to her father in law in terms of age. He was wearing a faded military uniform and was covered with mud from waist down.
After the unusual greeting of the two men, Mr Liu spoke.
"She's my daughter in law. The one I told you about."
In a small voice she greeted the man. She was asking herself what are they doing in this place. It seemed that this is indeed a military training camp.
"Let's go inside. Major Li....."
Han Meixiu thought that there's only one man waiting inside the hut since she barely heard what the man called 'Sigma' said after saying Major Li. She knitted her cute brows upon hearing the name. It sounded familiar. But then again, there's a lot of people with the same surname but not entirely related.
When she entered the hut, she was surprised. There were actually two men inside.
She didn't know which one was called Major Li. Was it the younger one who was standing behind the older one? Or was it the older one who was sitting?
She noticed that the older one was crippled as he was sitting on a special type of chair.
"Major Li." Mr. Liu said.
"Mr. Liu it's a pleasure to meet you, here."
Witnessing the exchange of words from the people inside, Han Meixiu then concluded that the younger one was Major Li and seemed to be familiar with her father in law.
Then who is the older one? Why is he here?
"Let me introduce Mr. Di."
"We've met again, Mr. Liu." The older man who was sitting simply greeted her father in law.
"Indeed. So you're the one Major Li was telling me that could help my daughter in law."
The older man looked at Han Meixiu. She couldn't explain why she felt weird. She heard him murmured but since she was nervous, she actually didn't hear it properly. It seemed that he utter a letter? Or maybe just a short word?
"Han Meixiu, right?" Mr. Di asked the young woman. His voice was gentle but with a hint of pensive sadness.
Han Meixiu nodded and did the customary greeting.