Professor Dong was stunned when she heard this, but then her smile softened. She looked at Suihe seriously and said, "He, I'm truly happy that you have such a strong sense of patriotism. National affairs are certainly important, but personal happiness shouldn't be neglected either. However, no matter what choice you make, our family will definitely support you unconditionally. Just don't forget that sometimes, personal growth and the needs of the country don't conflict; they can even complement each other."

"Don't worry, Fourth Aunt will help you handle this matter properly and will not let it affect your work and mood." Professor Dong's words were full of warmth and understanding, which instantly relieved a lot of the pressure in Suihe's heart.

Then, changing the subject, Professor Dong mentioned the glorious deeds of her husband: "Speaking of this success in ore, it is not just the accumulation of our family's wealth. Your fourth uncle has contributed to the development of the country. Although you have just returned from the army, your courage and responsibility are seen by our whole family. I believe that no matter which path you choose, you can make your own brilliance. As long as you have a dream in your heart, there will be a way under your feet." Professor Dong's words were like a warm current, warming Yihe's heart.

He nodded earnestly, his eyes gleaming with determination. He knew that, though young, he shouldered a heavy responsibility. He not only had to bring honor to his family, but also to contribute to the development of his country.

The incident passed like this, and as time went by, it was forgotten by the whole family. One day, Suihe was studying Teacher Chen Ming's open class video in the space office when he noticed Xiao Jin calling him on the intercom.

Xiao Jin is the food warehouse's security officer. Despite his name, he's not young at all. A veteran injured in the Korean War, he's turning sixty this year. When Suihe arrived, as soon as Xiao Jin announced his unit number, he stood at attention and saluted, refusing to let go.

Xiao Jin's team received a mission, which required them to withstand the artillery fire of a certain American division and connect the designated bridge within the specified time so that their team could cross the river.

In this battle to connect the bridge, only two soldiers survived in Xiao Jin's team. He had a broken left arm and a bullet in the brain. The other comrade had a lung injury and returned to the team after five years.

In this battle to connect the bridge, our team responsible for connecting the bridge suffered heavy losses, but there was no other way. In order to escort more comrades to evacuate quickly, they had to complete the mission even if all of them died.

Xiao Jin was brought into the space by Jiang Shaoming. Actually, Jiang Shaoming had been working on Suihe's vision for a long time. It wasn't as comprehensive or ambitious as Suihe's, though. In recent years, Jiang Shaoming has intermittently brought many childless seniors into the space for retirement.

Why is it being done in fits and starts? It must be because they are afraid of attracting public attention, otherwise it will bring trouble to themselves.

In this space, all seniors have unlimited meal cards, medical insurance cards, and shopping cards. Eat and spend as much as you want. As long as you're healthy, you can enjoy yourself as you please in this space. There's a chess and card room, a library, a war theater, a KTV, and everything in between, truly ensuring a happy retirement.

Caregivers are also arranged for elderly people with limited mobility. Of course, these caregivers have also been specially trained through videos sent by Mouse Loves Rice. They are all patient, hardworking, and have experience in caring for the elderly. So the veterans in the space are really living in the retirement life that Suihe imagined, but this is only a small part. Suihe wants to do this nationwide.