Xiao Man was preparing to return to Gongdao Village. She planned to make a detour to Ping County Town to visit a few teachers and classmates, which naturally meant buying more gifts. Gu Shaojun arranged for a relatively spacious and comfortable car and assigned two of his subordinates to drive her back. He also needed to hurry back to his unit.
Before they parted, Gu Shaojun warned Xiao Man to be extra vigilant for a while. He told her to remind Grandpa and Uncle Jiabao to watch out for any inconspicuous strangers who happened to pass by. He assured her their protection detail was always in place, so they didn't need to be overly worried or afraid—it was just a precaution, in case the worst happened.
