Just last night, her master patted her on the shoulder, praising her for being outstanding, and even saying that her future achievements would be much greater than his, her master's.

But the person who was standing alive and well in front of her yesterday is now lying in bed, his fate unknown.

When the teacher's wife saw Lin Chuchu just standing there, stunned and not saying a word, tears streamed down her face.

There was a slight sense of relief in my heart. The other apprentices were all raised from childhood, while Lin Chuchu was only taken in in recent years, and I really didn't teach her much.

However, Lin Chuchu still respected Lao Li and would visit them during holidays and bring them gifts every time she returned from a business trip.

Lin Chuchu is truly filial, and they are very grateful to have this apprentice.

The master's wife gently pushed her waist, "Go, go see your master, you won't have the chance again."

Lin Chuchu's eyes stung, and her throat felt like it was stuffed with cotton, making her choke and unable to speak.

This feeling is just like when I faced my grandmother's passing.

As people get older, they inevitably have to learn about parting, but what they least want to learn is the separation of life and death.

I always hope that time can be longer, and that my family can stay by my side a little longer.

Lin Chuchu slowly approached the hospital bedside, where many of her senior brothers and sisters were crying.

The master and his wife had no children, but with these disciples around, the master was still very gratified.

Upon seeing Lin Chuchu approach, a senior student made way for her.

"Comrade Lin, please say a few words to your master."

Lin Chuchu nodded, wiped away her tears, and held her master's hand. She didn't know when, but her once spirited master had become a thin old man, as if he could be crushed at any moment.

But he was so tall and strong, able to shelter them from the wind and rain. Now, his master has fallen.

"master……"

Lin Chuchu only managed to utter two words before her voice choked with emotion, and she could say nothing more.

The master slowly opened his eyes and immediately saw Lin Chuchu.

"Chuchu, you've come too. Your master is just getting old and needs to go where he belongs. You're wonderful, and I hope your future achievements will surpass mine..."

At this point, the master coughed violently a few times, and Lin Chuchu nodded repeatedly in agreement.

She felt a tightness in her chest, so tight that she could hardly breathe.

Seeing their master like this, the senior sister next to her quickly pulled Lin Chuchu away, and the senior brothers invited their master's wife in. The master must have wanted to say those last few words to his master's wife.

Lin Chuchu walked out of the house in a daze. The sunlight shone on her face, but she felt no warmth at all.

Team Leader Qin stood behind her, unsure how to comfort her.

He had encountered such scenes countless times, personally bidding farewell to many comrades-in-arms. Each time, his heart ached terribly, and he wished he could turn back time to when everyone was still alive.

Lin Chuchu stared blankly at the sun in the sky until she heard crying coming from the room. Tears streamed down her cheeks and onto the ground.

Just like the short life of a human being.

Mr. Li's funeral was solemn but not extravagant; all those who were supposed to come to say goodbye did, and the whole process was very simple.

The master said that we should not be extravagant because of him, and that it should be kept simple. He also suggested that the ashes after cremation be scattered in the moat outside the capital.

He wanted to protect the place he had worked so hard for during his lifetime.

Throughout the entire process, Lin Chuchu stayed by her master's wife's side. Her master's wife seemed to have suddenly lost all her energy and spirit, unwilling to speak, and just staring blankly at her master's portrait.

After seeing their master off, the brothers arrived at their master's wife's house.

“Master’s wife, come home with me, I will take care of you in your old age.”

“Master’s wife, I’m at the base in the south now. There are lots of flowers and plants there. I have a small yard there. You can raise some small animals there. So, come back with me.”

"Master's wife..."

The teacher's wife forced a smile, her face filled with satisfaction.

“I’m not going anywhere. I want to go back to my hometown to visit. I know you are all good kids, but I can’t go and be a burden to you.”

"Master's wife, how can this be a burden?"

“Yes, Master’s wife, I was an orphan before. If it weren’t for you and Master, I would have starved to death long ago. How could I have become an academician of the country?”

“Master’s wife, come with us, we will take care of you in your old age.”

The master's wife is getting old; how can she be left unattended? If something happens to her, they will feel guilty for the rest of their lives.

Lin Chuchu suddenly said, "Senior brothers and sisters, I want my master's wife to come with me. I won't leave this base. My family is here too, and they can take care of her. If my master's wife wants to go back to her hometown, I will accompany her there for a while before returning."

Lin Chuchu spoke very firmly, and her teacher's wife was taken aback. "Chuchu, this won't do."

She didn't want to be a burden to any of the children, especially not this young apprentice.

Lin Chuchu looked at her with a firm gaze, "Master's wife, there's nothing that can't be done. The other senior brothers and sisters are too busy, but I have enough time. The leaders above have even given me leave, whenever and for as long as I want, so I can spend more time with you."

"That's even more wrong. You're all working for the country now, how can you take so many holidays? You can't take so many leave. The country trained you so that you could do good research."

The master's wife waved her hands repeatedly, refusing.

Lin Chuchu knew that this time she had to persuade her master's wife.

“Master’s wife, I was just giving an example. I won’t take that many days off. You know the nature of my job, so the higher-ups have given me a lot of freedom. I haven’t been out for a long time, and I hope you can accompany me to see the beautiful landscapes of China.”

My teacher's wife is old; even if she could go out, how long could she stay? I only hope that she will have no regrets in the days to come.

The teacher's wife was still hesitant. It was precisely because she knew that Lin Chuchu's job was different from others, and that she had been on many business trips and seen many dangers that she did not want to delay Lin Chuchu's life in this way.

At this moment, the senior students around her also realized Lin Chuchu's determination and knew that this was the best arrangement, so they all joined in to persuade her.

"Master's wife, just listen to your junior sister. We can rest assured with him by your side."

"If all else fails, I'll resign and stay by my teacher's side."

The teacher's wife sighed helplessly, "Aren't you all forcing me to make a decision? Fine, fine, I'll listen to you. I'll stay here and stay with Chuchu. Is that alright?"

Lin Chuchu said with a smile, "I knew my master's wife was the best to me."

"Master's wife, we're hungry and would like to eat your noodles. Could you make us a bowl?"

They said that just to give their teacher's wife something to do and to stop her from overthinking things.

The master's wife and two senior sisters went to the kitchen to make noodles, while the rest of the people stayed in the room.