Commander Yang watched Cao Wenze walk away, along with his three outstanding children. The eldest had already chosen the same path as her father; the child's eyes were resolute, and she was sure to become an excellent military doctor.

The two boys, around ten years old, looked about the same age as the family's grandsons, but they were fundamentally different. The grandsons were spoiled and couldn't endure hardship. However, these two boys, just by standing there, you could tell they were familiar faces. Their eyes were bright, and they looked full of energy.

Once it's over, it's gone forever. He used to think that Wenze would eventually compromise because of the resources he had. Today, he truly realized that he was Cao Wenze now, and they had nothing to do with each other anymore.

"Old Yang, sigh..."

Han Ye's father looked at his old friend, whose shoulders had slumped and whose weathered back looked so worn out, and felt a pang of pity. But Wen Ze hadn't done anything wrong, and all these old friends could do was sigh and lament.

Time flies, and Liu Jiu is going to report for duty today.

"Dad, you don't need to see me off. Let Xuanyi and Sanqi go."

Liu Jiu wanted to go and register on her own, but she knew her father wouldn't agree.

"Uncle Gu, I'll go take Liu Jiu there. Our school is in that area too, not far away."

Mu Nanfang pushed the door open and came in. Their school started a little later, so he could send Liu Jiu there first.

“Okay, the three of you can go and see Liu Jiu off together. If you have time, you can also visit Tsinghua University. Xuan Yi can get familiar with the environment.”

Bonnie stopped Gu Ye. She understood her daughter's thoughts; she didn't want her father to get involved or to receive special treatment.

"Alright, you can go ahead."

Gu Ye felt a little regretful; he had wanted to take his daughter to school, but he understood. They were all in the same military system, and there were so many familiar faces. His daughter didn't want special treatment; she wanted to prove herself through her abilities—that's what children all aspire to.

Mu Nanfang was overjoyed. How wonderful! He could finally take Liu Jiu to school; even Uncle Gu didn't have the chance. Sanqi and Xuanyi exchanged a glance. So happy even with unrequited love? Love can be so blinding, it's a little scary.

Military academy doesn't allow you to bring personal items. Besides underwear, socks, and other personal items, Liu Jiu also brought some money. The school will provide everything else. Liu Jiu didn't even bring her regular uniform; she felt it was unnecessary since she had a military uniform.

The children left, and Gu Ye was listless. He felt reluctant to part with his daughter, who was about to leave him.

"What's wrong? Are you feeling a little down?"

"Yeah, it feels like time is flying by. I've always been at home before, so I didn't feel it this strongly. I know my child has grown up, but she's always been at home!"

Things are different now. The kids are in university, especially Liu Jiu who went to a military academy; he can only come home once a month. After graduating, he'll go to the military again, work for two years, and then he'll be of marriageable age.

Gu Ye took the day off today, intending to take his daughter to school, but Liu Jiu refused. He was in a bad mood and didn't plan to go to work either. Bao Ni hadn't gone to work yet, and he needed his wife's comfort.

"Well, that's how it is with raising kids. When they're little, you look forward to them growing up quickly, but once they're really grown up, you watch them fly away. In the end, all that's left is the two of us."

Bonnie understands Gu Ye; he lacks the love from his parents and the sense of security from his family.

"Well, in the end, you're the only one left."

"Yes, a young couple can grow old together. We need to take good care of our health so that we can travel around when we retire. We can't just stay at home and wait for our children to come home."

We need to have our own lives. Our children will grow up, get married, and have their own lives too. Taking care of ourselves and not being a burden on them is the greatest help we can give them.

Bonnie didn't have that idea; she wanted to live with the child in the future. She preferred an independent lifestyle and didn't really like the noisy, large family life.

"Yes, we're both fine. From now on, we'll live our own lives. Now, Ms. Lin, let's go see a movie, then have something delicious to eat, and have a fun day before coming back."

Gu Ye didn't want to stay at home anymore; he still had a long time before retirement. Right now, he planned to take his wife out for a day trip, and then travel the country's beautiful landscapes after he retired.

Gu Ye took Bao Ni to see a movie, enjoying their own romantic time.

Sheng Nan is also reporting for duty today. Wen Ze and his family went to see her off and won't be back until tonight, so Gu Ye and the others can play a little longer.

Meanwhile, Liu Jiu and his group arrived at the Air Force Command Academy, which was not far from Tsinghua University.

"Liu Jiu, remember our dormitory building's phone number. If you need anything, just call me and I'll bring it to you."

Mu Nanfang handed Liu Jiu a notebook with his dormitory phone number written on it. It also contained the phone number of his department office, as well as the labs, library, and teaching buildings he frequented. It was practically a map of Mu Nanfang's life.

"Okay, I understand."

Gu Xuanyi listened and watched from behind, occasionally rolling his eyes at the sky. He was also at Qingda University, okay? He could contact him if needed. Who did Mu Nanfang think he was?

Liu Jiu couldn't read minds and didn't know what Gu Xuanyi was thinking. She just thought Mu Nanfang was very thoughtful. Whether it would be useful was another matter. She was usually very busy and wouldn't have anything to do.

Once Liu Jiu has completed the formalities, she can come out now and go to Tsinghua University for a visit. She needs to be back at school by the designated time in the evening and cannot be late.

"Nanfang, what are you doing here? Have you started school yet?"

"Zhao Man, I came here with a friend."

Mu Nanfang had formally rejected Zhao Man; he had never liked her and never would. They were the same age, but having lived in the same compound, they hadn't had much interaction. When Mu Nanfang was thirteen or fourteen, he was prone to fighting and getting into trouble.

But for some reason, many young girls liked to chase after him, but he didn't like it and even found it annoying. It wasn't until that one moment, when he had different feelings for Liu Jiu, that he understood what love truly meant.

"That's quite a coincidence. I'm also here with a relative to familiarize herself with the environment. She got into your school's art academy."

Zhao Man knew that Mu Nanfang would not like her and had clearly rejected her, but she had liked him for so many years, and it wasn't something she could just give up on so easily. There was always a sliver of hope and resentment in her heart.

"We have something to do, so we'll be leaving now."

Mu Nanfang didn't want to say anything more; he had already said what he needed to say.

Liu Jiu looked at the beautifully dressed girl. He seemed to have seen her before, but he couldn't remember the specific time and place.

"Mu Nanfang, this girl likes you, right?"

Liu Jiu's intuition was very accurate; she was very certain of what she said.

"I don't like her."

Mu Nanfang gave a direct answer: Liu Jiu could actually see that, so how come she couldn't see that he liked her? She's really blinded by her own feelings!

"She's quite good-looking."

Liu Jiu sighed, a little bit of secret joy in her heart, though she didn't understand why.

As bystanders, Xuan Yi and San Qi were speechless, wondering when the two of them would finally clarify their relationship.