The Gu family never imagined that one day they would be able to raise a scholar.

"Sister, I heard from Dad that this kind of life is coming to an end soon, is that right?" Sometimes Gu Jingming felt that his father was not very reliable, so when faced with important decisions or things, Gu Jingming would think of asking Ruan Ruan first.

"Xiaoming, you don't have much time left, so you must seize the time now to complete the studies your professors have given you. You must know that in the future, our country will need talents like you to lead our country to prosperity."

Ruan Ruan looked at the boy in front of her and said to him with a firm gaze.

Speaking of the prosperity of our motherland, my heart softens, and my thoughts drift to distant lands. There, skyscrapers rise from the ground, and high technology is everywhere. High-speed rail and airplanes bring convenience to people's travel, allowing them to reach thousands of kilometers in just a few hours. As netizens say, I can go from my hometown in the morning to another city by high-speed rail or airplane, have lunch, stroll through a night market, and then go back home to sleep.

Thinking about all this, Ruan Ruan felt that the country needed to develop and needed more talent; it was not enough to rely solely on the efforts of the people around her.

"Sister, don't worry, I will definitely live up to your expectations." Gu Jingming listened to his sister's words, and reflecting on his recent studies with his professors. He heard their stories of studying abroad, and he felt a deep longing for it. He hoped that one day, everyone in his motherland would own a car, and every family would have enough to eat. He wanted people from China to no longer be looked down upon by people from other countries. He wanted the world to know that his country could provide for its people, and that it could bring them home in times of trouble. Whether in military or academic research, he hoped that China could become an object of admiration for people from other countries.

"Okay, I believe you." Ranran showed her belief in him through her actions, but she also didn't want to place such a heavy burden on his shoulders alone. The country needs progress, which relies on the collective efforts of all its people, not just one person's enthusiasm.

He transmigrated here. His purpose was to preserve these leading researchers and scholars. She believed, just as netizens had said, that as long as these researchers remained, China's future would be bright. The students they taught would undoubtedly be the leaders who guide the development of this era. With them, the country would take a giant leap forward.

"Yes, sister, I know. It's the duty of my brother and brother-in-law to protect our country as soldiers. Brother Xuyang and Brother Haoshen are using their abilities to help more people have good jobs and their families live a good life. As for me, I will use my abilities to promote the country's academic development. Sister, don't worry, I will do my best to help all the people of the country live a better life and stop our people from yearning for the lives of foreigners."

Gu Jingming knew that his brother and brother-in-law's missions were basically all because Dieter had turned the Chinese people against their cause. The reason they were willing to abandon their homeland and betray their relatives and friends was simply because those people offered them money or material benefits. More often than not, they promised them immigration abroad and a better life, but he also knew that those promises were nothing but bait.

Throughout history, those who betray their country have never had a good ending. Not only will their own country's people condemn them as traitors, but even when they actually manage to go to other countries, all that awaits them is discrimination and abuse.

Therefore, he was determined to use his knowledge to change the status quo and let the people of the whole country know that China is the best country in the world. As long as the people do not give up, the country will stand firmly in their way. He also wanted the world to know that China is no longer the China it once was.

Since his conversation with his sister, Gu Jingming has immersed himself in studying whenever he has free time. Gradually, everyone has noticed his transformation.

Previously, he would diligently complete his work and then go to school after work. Now, he uses his spare time to circle and highlight any points he doesn't understand beforehand, and then immediately asks the professor of that subject after work.

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was the end of July and the beginning of August.

Huo Haocheng and his team had been in Haicheng for over half a month, during which time they hadn't made a single phone call or written a single letter. The main reason was that Xiao Mao Mi (the kitten) hadn't come with him this time. This made Huo Haocheng a little uneasy, remembering how Xiao Mao Mi had always been a scout in previous missions, leading the way for him. This time, everything—reconnaissance, exploration, and even the actions during the capture—required Huo Haocheng and his team's years of military experience. It had to be said that the training over the past two years had been very effective; whether it was camouflage, exploration, or handling unexpected situations during the capture operation, everyone in the Independent Regiment was able to respond excellently.

Originally, Ruanruan wanted the kitten to accompany Haochen on this trip, but he refused. For the past two years, he had relied on the kitten's abilities to safely bring all his team members back. However, he couldn't rely entirely on the kitten. Even gods have their moments of weakness, let alone humans. Therefore, this deployment of the entire Independent Regiment was a great opportunity for training.

After they brought back Uncle Ya and A-Qiang and his son, they handed over the rest to Director Zhang and Ruan Shaokun. Once they finished interrogating the arrested individuals and obtained new information that required their assistance, Huo Haocheng and his team would cooperate in the operation.

During the more than half a month they spent in Haicheng, Huo Haocheng and his team had gained a general understanding of the basic planning and layout of Haicheng.

While waiting for the mission to be announced, he took the opportunity to talk to Ruan Shaokun and his brother Ruan Shaoqin about the essentials of naval warfare.

"Hey, you guys have been here for almost half a month, and we brothers are only just meeting up now? Tell your little brother how you usually train! You have no idea how envious I was when I found out you were selected for the Independent Regiment. I even thought about signing up myself, but why weren't you recruiting in Haicheng?"

Ruan Shaoqin sat between Ruan Shaolin and Ruan Shaoke, constantly expressing his curiosity about the Independent Regiment. He was also quite annoyed. Back when the Independent Regiment was established, he had told Ruan Shaokun that he would definitely sign up if the Independent Regiment recruited in Haicheng.

But he waited and waited, and the flowers withered, but he still didn't receive the announcement. He was discouraged for a long time, thinking that his military skills were not up to par. So during that period, he trained desperately, hoping to join the Independent Regiment. Later, he heard that the Independent Regiment had already filled its recruitment quota.