After the war, the country was in ruins.

Mr. Xiao asked someone to pass on a message, hoping they wouldn't return to the country but stay in Hong Kong or abroad.

Talented people like them could do more for the country by staying outside, such as organizing civilian friendly exchanges, doing work that officials couldn't do openly, and helping those who wanted to return to the country to contribute to its development.

As a result, Ling Shu and Yue Dingtang settled in Hong Kong and Malaysia, often shuttling between Europe, America, and these two cities.

At a young age, Ling Beidou was outgoing and adventurous. Since the age of ten, she had been running around with Ling Shu and Yue Dingtang.

Gradually, Ling Shu and Yue Dingtang discovered that this little girl was not only precocious but also had a high IQ, especially in the field of biochemistry, showing a talent that was different from ordinary people.

Ling Shu and Yue Dingtang naturally did not restrict her and bought many books, hired a tutor, and even had people search for professional books and magazines from various places, allowing her to deepen her understanding of her interests.

When Ling Beidou was twenty-two years old and had just obtained her PhD in chemistry, she announced her future career plan to her two fathers.

She wanted to return to her homeland, where she had not been back since she was two years old, and engage in scientific research and education.

Over the years, Ling Shu and Yue Dingtang had accumulated extensive networks and vast wealth. They had also secretly helped many people return to China to serve the country, but they never expected that one day their own daughter would make such a decision.

In Ling Beidou's heart, although the land was already a vague memory, the language she had grown up with, the beautiful mountains and rivers that were often mentioned by Ling Shu and Yue Dingtang, and the countless people who had given up their wealth and status for the future of their compatriots were deeply imprinted in her heart.

Ling Beidou had grown up from a brave little girl to a fearless young woman, and any decision she made after careful consideration was respected by Ling Shu and Yue Dingtang.

Even if the wings of a young eagle are delicate and one worries that they may break in the wind and rain, or even be struck by lightning, the parent eagle cannot protect it under their wings for its entire life and force it to follow in their footsteps.

Just like when Ling Yao spent all their family's wealth to send Ling Shu to study abroad, but Ling Shu changed his mind halfway and stubbornly stayed in the country, going to the battlefield to earn his first pot of gold and change the family's situation and the outsiders' disdain towards the Ling family.

If Ling Yao had known Ling Shu's decision at that time, she would surely have tried every means to oppose it.

There are countless paths in life, as long as one makes a decision without regret, Ling Shu and Yue Dingtang believe that they have no right to oppose Ling Beidou's decision.

"What are you looking at?" Yue Dingtang walked out of the house, crossed the lawn, and handed him a cup of hot tea.

Ling Shu glanced up and pursed his lips. "I want some wine."

"You drank yesterday, show some restraint." Yue Dingtang said casually.

He was a person with self-control and perseverance, and he could always manage to control Ling Shu in life.

"Do you remember He Lixin?"

Yue Dingtang had encountered more than a thousand people in his life. This sudden name made him hesitate for a few seconds, even though he had a good memory.

"Is he the illegitimate child of He You'an's older brother?"

"Exactly." Ling Shu smiled, "I didn't expect to see his name in the letter written by our little girl. She probably doesn't even know that you came up with the name He Lixin!"

"To establish a heart for the heavens and the earth, to establish a destiny for the people, to continue the legacy of the past sages, and to bring peace to a prosperous era." Yue Dingtang's style of naming people has always been grand, whether it was for Ling Beidou or He Lixin.

He Lixin was adopted by a professor named Li, who was a kind-hearted person. They planned to inform him of his true identity and restore his original surname when he turned eighteen.

However, with the outbreak of war, Ling Shu and Yue Dingtang went abroad and were constantly on the move. They lost contact with Professor Li's family for a long time.

"How is he doing now? How did he meet our little girl?"

"They work in the same research institute. After he learned about our little girl's identity, he told her about his own. They only then realized their connection. He also asked her to convey his greetings to us."

Yue Dingtang chuckled, "It seems that Professor Li has taught He Lixin well."

Ling Shu immediately disagreed, "Our little girl is the best."

"That's for sure. There's no one better than her in this world."

Yue Dingtang put his arm around Ling Shu's shoulder and they read the letter together.

"What are you two dawdling outside for? Come inside and have the New Year's Eve dinner!"

Ling Yao shouted from behind the French windows.

Ling Shu handed the letter and tea to Yue Dingtang and walked away.

"If you won't let me drink, my sister will definitely let me. Tonight, I'm going to drink with my brother-in-law until we're drunk!"

Yue Dingtang looked at the tea in his hand that he hadn't even touched and couldn't help but shake his head.

Why is he acting like a child!

The author has something to say: All the extras are finished here! Thank you all for joining Ling Shu and Old Yue in their journey through trials and tribulations, witnessing all sorts of strange and bizarre things. Finally, the two lovers have become one, and congratulations to them for successfully navigating through that special era and ending up happily together!