The next five years were incredibly busy. Fortunately, Tao Rui successfully replicated all of his previous life's research findings, refining many details. Ling Jiaxuan also rose to prominence as a top-tier singer, captivating audiences with her captivating songs and quickly becoming a household name.

Tao Rui, at only thirty-two, has already accomplished what a lifetime of work would have taken him in his previous life. Genius is an understatement. He is now China's most sought-after young scientist. His laboratory leads the world in intelligence research, earning him national recognition. His status has skyrocketed, surpassing even the status of a wealthy family or the upper class. Even his travels are accompanied by state-provided bodyguards.

He did nothing, and the Tao family fell into decline and became a complete joke in the circle.

With two opposing factions like these, who would bother to make friends with the Tao family? Aren't they afraid of offending Tao Rui and potentially losing their family's chances?

Tao Rui and Ling Jiaxuan never mentioned anything about the Tao family again, but that was the character of the Tao family. Even when they were rich, they would maintain a superficial decency, as if their family was harmonious and very glamorous.

After the family's decline, each member's selfish nature emerged. Perhaps it was the tendency to group together, or perhaps it was the desire to marry to please the family, which led to their remarkably similar personalities. Stripped of their elegant attire, their true colors were exposed, with frequent accusations, complaints, shirking of responsibility, and endless bickering.

Because the family had no heir, and their several generations of inheritance, especially the princess, were naturally unwilling to end, Tao Rui's uncle brought back the illegitimate child he had raised outside.

My barren aunt immediately flew into a rage, went to court, and divorced my son, taking away much of the family property. My uncle, who had always been free and easy and enjoyed archaeology, had to return to clean up the mess and educate his ten-year-old son, who was extremely tired of this kind of life.

Tao's parents had been trying to have a second child, but their advanced age meant they hadn't been able to do so. As a result, Tao's mother grew increasingly suspicious and kept a close eye on her father, fearing he might have fathered a child out of wedlock. The couple's relationship grew increasingly strained.

Old Master Tao was so angry that he had no place to vent. He was cursing this and that all day long. He was very angry that the Tao family was destroyed in his hands.

Gossip entertainment loves this kind of news the most and has reported it several times, allowing netizens to have enough gossip.

At first, everyone found it unbelievable. We had always thought that since they had pianists, writers, and painters, everyone must be very elegant, or at least have received higher education, and not be that bad.

It wasn't until more and more gossip surfaced, and other well-known writers were exposed as mistresses or plagiarists, that everyone finally understood. What does selfishness have to do with whether or not one has received higher education?

If being highly educated means having good character, then all high-ranking officials and wealthy people are good people with noble character.

Over the past five years, the affairs of the Tao family had become unimportant, gradually fading from public attention and unmentioned. Tao Rui's appearances had become increasingly rare, spending most of his time in the lab and away from the internet. His status as a respected scientist meant that even when people teased Ling Jiaxuan, they rarely teased Tao Rui.

The Tao family had approached Tao Rui several times, especially after their downfall, and had admitted their mistakes, hoping to use a conciliatory policy to restore harmony to their family. As long as they reconciled with Tao Rui, they would be the family of the world's most outstanding scientist in intelligent technology, and they would regain their status and prestige!

But Tao Rui only did what he was supposed to do. For example, he never missed a payment to the pension fund every month. If they ran into trouble, Tao Rui would call a lawyer to help them handle it. Beyond that, there was nothing else to do.

Even if the Tao family fell on hard times, they still had more wealth than the average worker. If they were content, they could still live well and be considered a middle-class family. It was just that they couldn't enter the upper class.

This was exactly what they had hoped for Tao Rui, but they hadn't expected it to come back upon them. The most painful part was that Tao Rui hadn't taken action against them yet; everything was their own fault.

Now they still come to see Tao Rui once every three to two months, but Tao Rui's original research results have been restored. What he has to do now is to continue his research. He has no time to deal with them, so he lets his assistant handle it.

They came again that day, and Tao Rui happened to finish work early, so he met them face to face.

Father Tao immediately looked at his assistant, "Didn't you say he wasn't free? Isn't he quite free?"

Tao Rui glanced at his watch and smiled, "Actually, I'm on my way to the west of the city right now, so I'm really busy. Is there anything you want to talk to me about?"

"You are my son, and I think it's okay for our family to meet. Tao Rui, you can't deny this." Tao's father said quickly, as if this would make him seem more reasonable.

Tao Rui nodded and said, "Legally, I can't deny it, but the law doesn't stipulate that I have to sit down and have tea and chat with you, especially since I'm so busy. If you insist on stopping me, do you think it would be suspected of hindering my research and development of more advanced results?"

Tao's father and mother were stunned. Looking at the four solemn bodyguards behind him, their spirits suddenly weakened. Given the importance the country holds Tao Rui in, if he said that, they would surely be convicted. To put it bluntly, what if they were foreign spies trying to hinder scientific research? Conviction would be too easy.

While they were stunned, Tao Rui walked past them and got into the car. As the car door closed, Tao's father and mother heard the driver say, "Mr. Tao, the concert starts in an hour. Don't worry, you won't be late."

Who else could Tao Rui put aside his experiments and go to see a concert? It had to be Ling Jiaxuan's concert!

Tao's mother took out her cell phone and did a quick check. Sure enough, Ling Jiaxuan was going to hold a concert for tens of thousands of people at the stadium in the west of the city that evening.

Tao's mother looked at the imposing Ling Jiaxuan on the promotional poster with mixed feelings, "If only we hadn't stopped her then none of this would have happened."

Tao's father had the same idea in his heart, but he said, "Who would have thought that Tao Rui would be so detached from family affection?"

Xiao Zhou had been Tao Rui's assistant for many years. He couldn't help but be angry when he heard what they said. He said bluntly, "Have you two forgotten what you did to Dr. Tao? The word 'disregarding family affection' is not suitable for Dr. Tao, but it is just right to describe you two."

You are not welcome here, please leave immediately or I will call the guards."

Being asked to leave by the guards would be too humiliating. Tao Rui had already left, so why should they stay? The two of them gave Xiao Zhou a cold look and left the laboratory.

Xiaozhou called Tao Rui and told him about this matter. Tao Rui just smiled and put it out of his mind, then took out his phone to have a voice chat with Ling Jiaxuan.

Ling Jiaxuan was busy doing her styling backstage, and she would send him a voice message from time to time. You could tell from her voice that she was nervous.

Tao Rui laughed and said, "This is the third concert, why are you still nervous?"

Ling Jiaxuan replied, "I'm just nervous. There are so many fans in the audience. If I sing wrong or don't perform well, I will feel so sorry for them."

"Relax, trust me, they like you best when you're the most natural and confident. I'll be there soon and bring you some freshly made snacks. Have a quick bite to replenish your energy."

"Okay, Lin Shan asked me to change clothes. Come quickly, I'll wait for you."

During these five years, Lin Shan worked very hard to learn everything about being an agent, and in the fifth year, she finally became Ling Jiaxuan's official agent. However, because Ling Jiaxuan's contract with the company expired and she started her own studio, her former top agent didn't come along, and the partnership naturally ended.

Now, everything around Ling Jiaxuan was arranged by Lin Shan, who was no less capable than the previous top agent. The two were also close friends, working together seamlessly, making their work much more enjoyable and reassuring for Tao Rui.

Like today, he couldn't go early because of an important experiment, but since Lin Shan was there with Ling Jiaxuan, he was not worried at all.

When Tao Rui arrived backstage, everything was ready. He and Ling Jiaxuan had a quick bite to eat, and then the concert began.

In five years, Ling Jiaxuan has undergone a complete transformation. She sang and danced confidently in the center of the stage, shining like a star, drawing screams from the audience.

During the intermission guest segment, Ling Jiaxuan's idol, whom she had liked for many years, sang her new song on the same stage with her, which pushed the enthusiasm of the audience to the highest point.

Tao Rui sat in the VIP booth and looked at the stage. This atmosphere reminded him of the time when he was on stage, and he missed it very much.

It has always been Ling Jiaxuan’s dream to hold a concert for tens of thousands of people, and she did it!

After thanking her fans, Ling Jiaxuan said, "I also want to thank two people in particular. One is my best friend and agent, Lin Shan, and the other is my boyfriend, Tao Rui. Without them, I wouldn't be who I am today."

Do you remember five years ago, when I was practically blacklisted online? Thinking back on that time now, it feels like a lifetime ago. Back then, I couldn't even imagine a life like this. Lin Shan and Tao Rui helped me achieve this, and so did every one of you.

Thank you, my beloved ones, thank you!"

Fans below shouted in unison: "Ling Jiaxuan! You are the best! Ling Jiaxuan! You deserve it!!"

Afterwards, amidst all the praise online, the most common phrase was "You deserve it."

As a seven-year fan, I've watched Xuan Xuan work her way up from a relatively unknown internet celebrity. I cried so hard tonight.

Xuanxuan is the happiest to have Lin Shan and Tao Rui by her side, but she also has to work very hard, otherwise she wouldn't have achieved what she has today. I love you, Xuanxuan, and Wuyoucao will always support you!

[Xuanxuan, you are confident and energetic, your songs are so beautiful, and you exude charm. Who wouldn't like you?]

[Wishing Xuanxuan and Tao Rui a long and happy marriage, and wishing Xuanxuan and Lin Shan to be as close as sisters forever!]

When Tao Rui, Ling Jiaxuan and Lin Shan were reviewing the concert at home, they saw these comments online and couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

Lin Shan said, "Every time this happens, I think of that day five years ago when you, Tao Rui, walked in with your lunch box from Yu Shi Fang. That day changed the lives of the three of us."

Ling Jiaxuan agreed wholeheartedly. "Thinking back on it now, I'm really scared. Brother Rui, I feel like you hit me awake with a hammer. I love myself very much now, and I don't think I'll ever be as lost as I was back then. I know what I want, and I know how to solve problems when I encounter them. If you hadn't come to me back then, and had sided with someone else, I really don't know what the consequences would have been."

The others were naturally the Tao family. If that was the case, her consequences would be like the original script, with her suffering.

Tao Rui held her hand and smiled, "It will be better in the future."

That year, they held a grand wedding. The banquet was half scientists, half celebrities. The scene was strangely comical yet solemn, yet ultimately joyous. The group photo was said to be unprecedented, simply because it was impossible to gather so many prominent figures again.

After marriage, their status continued to rise. Ling Jiaxuan was working hard for the title of top queen, and Tao Rui was also studying the key elements to upgrade Liunian.

Their love for each other has always been a legend in this life, but what is even more famous is their personal achievements.

Ling Jiaxuan has won numerous awards throughout her life. I wonder if it is because her happy life gives her better inspiration, but her songs are always full of spirit and very nice to listen to. They have even broken through national boundaries and are often at the top of foreign music charts, making her the number one Chinese singer. Everyone can sing her songs.

Tao Rui spent the remaining decades of his life, plus several more decades in his spiritual realm, advancing his research to the level of the interstellar age. However, his research later became secret, never shared with anyone. Results that transcend the realm of time and space should not be released, as doing so can only lead to disaster.

He moved the laboratory into space.

In this way, he can take away the experimental data and results!

The couple lived to be over 80, both of them already had gray hair. When Ling Jiaxuan finally passed away, she had no regrets at all. She even held Tao Rui's hand and said, "Brother Rui, I love this kind of life. Family, friendship, and career are all the best. My life is worth living!"

"In your next life, you must be happy too."

"I know. Love yourself the most. That way you'll be happy. I'll remember that."

Ling Jiaxuan slowly closed her eyes. Tao Rui looked at her for a moment, then said to Liunian, "Let's go too. It's time to start a new journey."