She just felt that the two of them should be together, especially after going through so much—divorce, exile, life and death. Interstellar people have long lifespans, not just a short hundred years, which makes them more casual and free in their approach to relationships.

But Lu Yulan and Lu Yuanhong really shouldn't have been separated; perhaps her idea is a bit...

Looking at Professor He across from me, I said, "Old He, do you think I was being too enthusiastic about this matter..."

Want to hear the truth?

"think."

What's the point of not listening to the truth?

"Yes, maybe it's because we went through too much back then. You hope that every beautiful relationship you encounter can blossom and bear fruit quickly. But sometimes, the more you rush things, the more counterproductive it becomes. Destined relationships can't be separated if the two of them want to."

Of course, if they don't want to, that's another matter.

Looking at his wife, who was still struggling with her thoughts on the screen, he said, "Alright, it's getting late. You should rest. If you don't want to rest, I'll tell you a bedtime story."

She's not the little kid he used to tutor anymore, so bedtime stories are out of the question.

Sleep well, goodnight.

"Good night."

After hanging up the video call, Professor He looked at the other video with a hint of apology and unease in his eyes. Over the years, he had not been used to showing affection in front of others.

"Sorry, just now..."

"It's alright, the professor and Teacher Gu have a very good relationship, which is the envy of many."

Professor He awkwardly adjusted his glasses. His research was nearing completion, and now his assistants were handling most of the work, so he didn't need to be there all the time.

"Thank you, but I believe that General Lu's late-night video call was not just to praise my relationship with my lover."

"Of course not."

Lu Yuanhong pinched the bridge of his nose. Although he found this very unbelievable, he still needed to ask, "Does the professor have any research or interest in soul studies or multiple personality disorder?"

Professor He: "No, as you know, I've always believed that specializing in one area leads to greater scientific achievements. However, if you need consultation on spirituality or dissociative identity disorder, I do know professors who I can introduce you to, or help you find some information."

After all, given Lu Yuanhong's aptitude, he could understand it.

Lu Yuanhong nodded and did not refuse.

Professor He rarely saw this student, whom he had only high hopes for, acting somewhat agitated. "General Lu, may I say one more thing?"

"sure."

"Whether from the perspective of the soul or personality split, every change in a person's behavior or a major turning point has its guiding factors and purpose. If Lu Shang is not very sure about certain aspects, he may as well observe for a period of time. As the ancients said, the heart can feel everything."

Lu Yuanhong thanked Professor He for his guidance and then hung up the video call.

A day later, the warship arrived in another part of the star system where an insect horde had suddenly erupted. There was only one planet there, an asteroid that should have been orbiting the star.

Looking at the planet surrounded by insectoid beasts, Gu Luobing sighed, "It's so lonely."

Su Guo and Lu Yuanhong remained silent, seemingly lost in thought. The spaceship activated its stealth mode and then led Gu Chen and the others down to eliminate the insectoid beasts.

The rate of extermination is actually far faster than the reproduction rate of many insectoid beasts, especially considering that there is also a planet's energy supply.

Gu Chen: "Boss, we should blow up this planet, what do you say?"

"Return to the warship!"