Although this formula was not given away for free.

Soon, the news that Old Master Lin had been taken away by the military reached Lin Ying's ears.

Unlike before when Lin Ying was publicly praised, this time, her grandfather's passing means that her identity has been completely exonerated.

Lin Ying handed over not only the alternative formulas for wound medicine, but also various other formulas she developed later to her grandfather.

She knew that if it were her, Shan Yubang would at most give her some honorary medals and rewards, but if she gave this to her grandfather, he would have a bright future.

That night, Lin Ying cried. She cried for the fear and anxiety she had endured for over a year, and she was also genuinely happy for her grandfather.

Lin Ying never expected that Hao Yu would see her secretly crying.

When those worried eyes looked at her, Lin Ying knew that the child had begun to accept her.

However, Lin Ying was still very worried.

After spending time together, Lin Ying realized that Haoyu was truly intelligent and clever. This kind of child was just like she had once been—both were too good at disguising themselves.

They are good at reading people and, like chameleons, they can change their color to match their surroundings and become the kind of person you most want them to be.

But that's not the real story. A demon dwells within them. A demon that always wants you to do bad things.

Once you start doing evil, the demons within you will become uncontrollable until everything becomes unmanageable.

Perhaps Haoyu's situation is more complicated than hers.

At least, when she was young, she didn't harbor hatred. But this child must have hatred in her heart.

Thinking of this, Lin Ying sighed. She actually understood her grandfather somewhat now. Hadn't he felt just as conflicted when he faced her back then?

"Where's Shuanzi?"

Haoyu still refused to speak, but pointed to the room, meaning that Shuanzi had gone to sleep.

Lin Ying pointed to the seat next to her, indicating that Haoyu should sit in the rocking chair beside her.

Perhaps because Lin Ying was crying, he, who had originally intended to refuse, actually walked over and sat on the rocking chair after thinking for a few seconds.

Lin Ying also lay on the rocking chair and slowly told Haoyu her story.

Lin Ying thought she would get very emotional talking about these things, but she was surprised to find herself so calm when she brought them up now.

From the moment Lin Ying began talking about her own story, she could feel Hao Yu's body tense up.

Perhaps Haoyu thought she was making up a story about him?

"Do you know why your uncle brought you back? Your grandfather was one reason, and another was that he felt he wasn't a part of my past. All my past sorrows stemmed from my childhood. The moment he saw you, he unconsciously projected you into my own past. But in reality, I'm luckier than you. Because I've never truly suffered."

After my mother and father divorced, although she didn't want me, she still gave me money. My maternal grandfather also gave me a lot. Plus, with my paternal grandfather protecting me, no one dared to bully me growing up.

But precisely because of this, none of them realized I actually had a problem. Until later, things got out of control.

Haoyu remained silent, but Lin Ying knew he was listening.

“I know you are like me, yet different. You harbor hatred in your heart. You hate that your father lost his life for this country, and that if your father were alive, your mother might not have left.”

Now, your grandfather, who was your only family, has been bullied and has also passed away.

Even though I'm an adult now and know more than you, I can't say I truly understand what you've been through. Don't advise others to be kind if you haven't experienced their suffering. I'm not you, and I have no right to tell you to let go of your hatred.

I don't know the extent of your hatred. Do you hate those who harmed your grandfather, or have you come to hate the country as well?

I'm just speaking from the perspective of one of your elders. It might sound presumptuous, but I still want to say that whether it's me, your uncle, your father, or your grandfather, we all hope you can live your own life. You don't need to cater to or please others. Just follow your heart.

As for your hatred, hate if you want to. But before you hate, you should think carefully. The country you hate is the one your father protected with his life, the country your grandfather protected his whole life, and the country that he never said a bad word about even when he suffered all kinds of grievances at the end of his life.

Before you hate, you need to learn about this country, your father, and your grandfather. That's what you should do as their child.