Kang Chen initially wanted to surprise Ming Mei, but after thinking it over, he decided it was better to inform her in advance. After all, the shadows of the past still lingered, and he wanted to give Ming Mei some time to prepare.
Kang Chen's identity was special now, and going to the civil affairs office, a place where many people come and go daily, might get him recognized, which wouldn't be good.
So he made arrangements in advance, bypassing the regular channels, with the director and deputy director of the civil affairs office personally waiting for them.
As Kang Chen held Ming Mei's hand and got out, he saw a few people standing in front of them, looking tense and on high alert.
Ming Mei was initially very nervous, but seeing others more nervous than herself, she unexpectedly relaxed.
Qin Huai had arrived earlier, setting up the arrangements and briefing the two directors on what to say; instructing them not to overthink or speculate, just to treat them well.
