The master bedroom on the second floor of a small building in the military compound.

Lin Yingru first locked the door from the inside before sitting down next to the little girl.

She remembered what her husband had told her before: the little girl had been tormented by illness since childhood, but after going to the countryside, she was cured of her heart disease by Brother Li.

She used to think that it was because of Li Lao's miraculous healing skills that she could be called a divine doctor.

After using the essential oil the little girl gave her, not only did the pain that plagued her body disappear, but her skin also became visibly smooth and delicate, and even the scars left on her waist, abdomen and chest disappeared.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it's like being reborn.

These past few days, she hasn't dared to let Yan Zhenyue in when she takes a shower, and she even avoids him when she changes clothes.

Deep down, she had a feeling that Old Li was probably just a front, and the truth about the little girl's recovery was probably more bizarre than she knew.

Her heart trembled, and she said nervously:

"Child, has anyone else used that bottle of essential oil?"

Wen Qinghe paused for a moment before saying, "No."

After all, she soaked directly in spring water and didn't use any essential oils.

Lin Yingru breathed a slight sigh of relief, then, with a lingering worry, asked hesitantly, "Is...is it related to Qingqing?"

Wen Qinghe was surprised. She had expected that her mother-in-law would probably guess the reason for her recovery, but she didn't expect that her mother-in-law would not ask about the origin of the essential oil right away.

Although Lin Yingru didn't see her nod, she understood most of it from the little girl's eyes.

She didn't know how this child came to be.

She had wondered what a sensation such a revolutionary product would cause in the military if it could be mass-produced.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he is immortal.

But if this thing is related to the daughter-in-law, then it must never be known to anyone; it must be kept secret.

In that short moment, Lin Yingru thought about many things.

She reached out and took the little girl's soft hand in hers, solemnly giving her these words of advice:

“My child, I will keep this to myself. That thing is too horrifying. If it gets out, the consequences will be unimaginable. You must never bring it out again. I just want you to be alright.”

She destroyed the bottle after using the essential oil last night. But this matter would eventually come out in front of Yan Zhenyue, and until then, she had to think of a way to fool him.

A hint of surprise flashed in Wen Qinghe's eyes, and at the same time, a warm current rose in her heart, spreading throughout her entire body.

She looked at her mother-in-law and nodded slightly.

Lin Yingru breathed a sigh of relief and brought out the boxes she had prepared earlier.

"These are some possessions that Yue and I have saved up over the years. When you and Xiao'er got married, I, as your mother, didn't have the chance to prepare a dowry for you. These are my belated blessings to you."

Wen Qinghe looked at the small suitcase that her mother-in-law had opened, and what she saw was a whole suitcase full of large denominations of currency.

She couldn't help but gasp; how could this box cost tens of thousands?

"Mom, I can't accept this. I appreciate your kindness, but this..."

"These were originally meant for you. Don't worry, these are all rewards given to me and Brother Yue after our mission. They're all from the top, and they're all cleanly obtained." Fearing she might have some reservations, Lin Yingru quickly added.

Wen Qinghe was both amused and exasperated. Of course, she knew the money was clean, and it was a small comfort that her parents-in-law had received after years of being away from their hometown.

“Mom, I appreciate your kindness, but this is something you and Dad risked your lives for. I have everything I deserve. Don’t worry, Ayan has never let me suffer any injustice.”

The little girl's maturity touched Lin Yingru's heart, making her feel even more that her family was incredibly fortunate to have met such a beautiful girl in appearance, character, and temperament.

Although her daughter-in-law didn't want it, she was determined not to take it back.

Now that she's recovered, it's time to set a time to show her in-laws their sincerity.

Although they had already held their wedding in the Red Star Brigade, one can imagine that the conditions at the time must have been very simple, and it was probably unfair to the young girl.

Given the circumstances of her in-laws at the time, it's unknown whether Xiao'er formally proposed to Wen Yunhuai before the marriage.

Because of her health condition, her in-laws have sent over a lot of nutritional supplements, but the two families haven't been able to sit down for a proper meal yet.

Even if the little girl and Wen Yunhuai didn't mind, they didn't want the father and daughter to feel that they didn't value them enough.

…

An afternoon passed.

Compared to the quiet and warm relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the small building, the intense competition taking place at a training ground was nearing its end.

After a period of extreme exercise, both father and son were drenched in sweat, having rolled out of the mud, and were no longer recognizable as one another.

However, this did not affect Yan Zhenyue's good mood.

He lay on the grass, panting heavily, and shouted, "Good lad! You're really something! There aren't many who can keep up with my speed. You're worthy of being my son!"

Yan Xiao sat down next to him with his knees bent, his hair covered in mud, which had dried and hardened and clung tightly to his skin, and the original color of his clothes was no longer visible.

However, she was in a good mood and said, "You're not bad either. It seems your reputation as a 'Sun Harvester' is well-deserved!"

"Hahaha, that's right."

At this moment, the two were so affectionate and filial that there was no trace of the tense standoff they had been during their final sprint just fifteen minutes earlier.

When we returned to the small building.

The father and son had changed their clothes.

Hearing the noise, Wen Qinghe looked in surprise at the atmosphere, which was completely different from the chill she felt when she left.

Two equally muscular men entered from outside the door, chatting and laughing. Although Yan Zhenyue did most of the talking, Yan Xiao listened indifferently.

But Wen Qinghe knew that Yan Xiao was in a very good mood.

Wen Qinghe and Lin Yingru were both happy for the father and son.

Even after finishing dinner in the small building and returning to the courtyard house, Yan Xiao's smile didn't fade.

…

Since the father and son's relationship improved last time, Yan Xiao has been taken out for training by Yan Zhenyue from time to time.

Initially, the two men were evenly matched in terms of physical strength and endurance.

However, on the several occasions that followed, Yan Xiao unilaterally crushed a certain leader.

But that leader just kept doing it.

No one would be unhappy to see their student surpass their teacher.

Yan Zhenyue's eyes grew brighter as he watched Yan Xiao, and he couldn't help but consider making a suggestion to him.

“You are far superior to me. The higher-ups have put pressure on me many times, all in the hopes of getting your services. Given time, your abilities will be immeasurable. If you have any ideas, I will write an application to the higher-ups.”

Yan Xiao glanced at him casually and said indifferently, "I have no opinion. I am my wife's, and I don't think there's anything good about becoming like you."

Yan Zhenyue was astonished. So many people were eager to get this opportunity, and now he was offering it to this kid, only to have it discarded like trash.

He looked at him with exasperation: "Contributing to the country is our mission and our honor. You shouldn't be so short-sighted."

"Well, that's not my goal. You can refuse for me. Besides, there are other ways to contribute to the country."