The flight arranged by the Germans departed at 10 in the morning and arrived in Germany after 10 hours. Due to the time difference, it was only three in the afternoon when they arrived.

The plane landed at Essen City Airport. Xia Lei and his group left the airport and arrived at Annina's home in the suburbs under the supervision of a group of German Special Forces soldiers. According to the plan of the Germans, Xia Lei and his group actually needed to go to a military base. However, Xia Lei had put forth a request to let Annina visit her home and the Germans allowed it, just for a night.

The snow-covered mountain forest, frozen river, and wooden German-style house nestled between forest and river sent Xia Lei down memory lane. He felt like he had entered an oil painting. The picturesque tranquility he experienced here was difficult to have in China. 

“This is my home.” Annina introduced the house to Tang Yuyan and Long Bing and said warmly, “Please come in. I’ll get some food for you guys.”

"Is the food in your fridge still edible?" asked Tang Yuyan.

Annina had been in China for over a year....