A lonely, unlucky military officer with a stubborn fate insisted on marrying me.

Li Jinye opened his mouth but it seemed as if something was blocking it, and he couldn't say anything.

This silence repeated twice, and Lin Yinyin couldn't help but poke his tense cheek.

"You are the child's father, so say whatever you think."

Li Jinye finally said, "I want to call it... 'River Clears and Seas Calm'."

"But I also hope that they can stay safe and sound, and live in joy and peace forever."

Lin Yinyin found it somewhat amusing; why was she so nervous about her own child?

"Alright then, their nicknames will be An'an, Lele, and Xi'er."

"How about we name them Li Qingyan, Li Qingning, and Li Qinghe?"

"Qingyan, Qingning, Qinghe!"

Li Jinye chewed on these names repeatedly in his throat, each word burning hot, like a flame burning all the way into his heart.

He leaned down, his lips pressed against Lin Yinyin's belly, "An'an?"

Just as he finished speaking, his belly swelled up slightly.

A smile instantly spread across Li Jinye's eyes, and he softly called out, "Lele?"

With a "thump," a small bulge suddenly appeared on my belly, like a tiny handprint.

Li Jinye was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled softly, "You've got quite a temper, are you a boy?"

"Don't say that," Lin Yinyin said. "Your grandfather and your parents both hoped they would have three girls."

Li Jinye did not refute this; he also liked little girls.

He leaned closer, his lips brushing against her belly, his voice laced with tenderness: "Little Xi'er, you must be a girl!"

As he finished speaking, his belly twitched slightly, as if responding to his call.

Li Jinye couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The vibrations in her chest traveled through her skin, causing the little one inside her to kick again.

He suppressed his smile, pressing his palm tightly against his stomach. "When Daddy's not around, you have to... take good care of Mommy, okay?"

Lin Yinyin reached out and ruffled his hair. "They're so young, why are they taking care of me? Just don't make things difficult for me."

Li Jinye smiled. He straightened up and pulled her into his arms, resting his chin on the top of her head, without saying anything more. But his clenched fists tightened even more.

The next day.

As dawn broke, Lin Yinyin looked at the person sleeping soundly beside her and immediately got up.

She went straight to her second sister-in-law Wu Zehui's room.

As if by telepathy, just as she was about to knock on the door, she saw Wu Zehui open it.

"Yinyin, here's the bottle you wanted."

Wu Zehui handed over the bottle, her voice slightly hoarse.

"Second sister-in-law, didn't you sleep all night?"

"It's okay. Mom told me about your request yesterday, and I spent the whole night in the lab thinking about it."

This bottle has a good seal, is lightweight, and is especially hard; even a bullet might not be able to penetrate it.

I originally intended to use it on a mortar, but I'm boldly letting you use it first this time.

Don't worry, it's made from scraps, so it doesn't count as encroaching on national resources. You can use it without worry.

Lin Yinyin clutched the small bottle tightly in her hand and said solemnly, "Thank you, Second Sister-in-law."

My second sister-in-law spoke lightly, but the material looks like titanium alloy, and you can imagine how difficult it must have been to piece together its scraps.

After quickly thanking her second sister-in-law, Lin Yinyin turned and went to the restroom, but in reality, she entered her spatial dimension.

The prepared ginseng concentrate is poured into small bottles.

The bottle is small and exquisite, and it even comes with an iron chain. My second sister-in-law has thought of everything very carefully.

Just as Lin Yinyin came out, she saw Li Jinye standing under the eaves with a simple bag beside him. He had already packed his things.

"Li Jinye, wait for me!" Lin Yinyin quickly went over and handed him the necklace.

"Keep it with you; it could save your life in a critical moment."

Li Jinye instantly recalled the last time they went out, when she had done the same thing, insisting on giving him a medicine wine jug.

Although he didn't drink it, judging from Fourth Brother's reaction, it was a rare and excellent product.

"Okay." Li Jinye put this heavy concern around his neck.

"You must remember, don't use it unless absolutely necessary, but if there's any danger, take a sip." Lin Yinyin held his hand and repeatedly reminded him.

"it is good."

Li Jinye leaned down and gently kissed her forehead.

"I will remember. I'll come back to be with you and the children."

Lin Yinyin watched his retreating figure, her heart heavy with sorrow.

Old Master Li was already standing by the door, saying nothing, but his eyes held a deep reluctance.

Li Zhendong, standing beside him, kept his eyes fixed on his son, his expression grave.

He Jingxian leaned to one side, her eyes already red.

On the second floor, Li Jinzhong embraced his young wife and sighed deeply.

Li Jinye took two steps, then suddenly turned around.

He looked towards the Li family's old residence, then bowed deeply in the direction of everyone.

This parting is fraught with peril, with no prospect of return.

This bow is to express gratitude for the nurturing and protection shown to us.

He entrusted his children and his wife to them!

No one saw it, but in another room on the second floor, the hand that was gently exhaling a smoke ring trembled, and tears fell down.

"Sigh!" An Shuqiao sighed softly.

Li Jinxiao watched the departing figure, remaining silent for a long time.

The nation comes first, then the family.

Righteousness comes first, personal feelings come second.

He could only stand there, watching his younger brother embark on that perilous journey.

He could only pretend to know nothing and watch as he bravely went to the trap that he himself had set.

Li Jinxiao sat in the chair, repeatedly wiping the divine crossbow, which was his younger brother's glory.

***

1979 was a year that will be recorded in history.

In December of last year, the Third Plenary Session of the 12th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was held, and the meeting made the historic decision to shift the focus of the Party and the country's work to economic construction and to implement reform and opening up.

On the eve of the Spring Festival in 1979, Lin Yinyin listened to her sister-in-law talking about the latest happenings in the house.

"Yinyin, you've been resting and pregnant these past few days, so you probably haven't heard that the Third Plenary Session of the 11th CPC Central Committee has shifted its focus to economic development. The All-China Women's Federation is also keeping pace with the policy and is promoting women's liberation and encouraging women to participate in production and construction nationwide."

This is not simply about "stepping out of the house," but about enabling women to truly become a part of economic development.

She paused, recalling the work notice she had just received, and added, "I also learned from my workplace that soon, various regions will be able to approve unemployed workers with formal household registration to engage in individual labor such as repair, service, and handicrafts, based on market demand."

This is a great opportunity for us skilled women to showcase our talents.

From now on, the era of making a legal living through craftsmanship and engaging in speculation will be over.

Lin Yinyin listened quietly, nodding frequently.

In 1979, China was undergoing a rapid transformation at a visible pace, something that those ambitious wolves did not want to see.

Just then, He Jingxian's voice came from downstairs, "Yinyin is calling!"

Lin Yinyin put down her knitting. "A phone call? Who could be calling the old house?"