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

Time flies, and before they knew it, it was time for Lin Yinyin to finish her postpartum confinement.

March 16, 1979, was not only an auspicious day marking the completion of her one-month postpartum recovery, but also a day of victory celebrated nationwide.

The 28-day self-defense counterattack against Yueyang ended with the complete withdrawal of Chinese troops back to China and a great victory.

In this battle, the Chinese troops swept through more than 20 important cities and counties in northern Yue State, basically destroying the industrial facilities on which it depended and completely shattering the enemy's expansionist ambitions.

The wounded heroes were brought back to China one after another, where they were greeted with flowers, applause, and the most sincere respect from the people of the whole country.

The news of victory was like a beam of light, illuminating the entire country of China and foreshadowing that everything would move in a positive direction.

The pace of domestic reforms quietly accelerated, and soon after, China issued its first individual business license. The long-dormant commercial vitality was slowly awakening with the arrival of peace.

On the streets and alleys, people talked about new policies and new hopes, and the air was filled with vibrant vitality.

On this day, Lin Yinyin finished getting ready, held the soft little Xi'er, and went to find He Jingxian.

Little Xi'er is now over a month old. Her eyebrows and eyes have grown a bit, and her pair of bright black eyes look just like Li Jinye's. She occasionally giggles, and her cuteness is so endearing that it can melt hearts.

"Mom!" Lin Yinyin took a deep breath, intending to get straight to the point.

"Hey! Yinyin's here, what's up?"

"Mom, I want to take the child back to Giant Rabbit Peak tomorrow."

He Jingxian was tidying up An'an and Lele's little clothes when she heard this and paused.

She was unwilling from the bottom of her heart, but she couldn't stop it.

Yinyin has her own thoughts and the right to choose freely. Even if Li Jinye were alive, he wouldn't stop her.

He Jingxian shed tears again when Li Jinye was mentioned.

"Mom, what's wrong? I'm back again."

"No... I'm just afraid you..." I'm afraid you'll want to lick your wounds alone. She still didn't say those words.

The family had previously agreed to tell Lin Yinyin about Li Jinye's "sacrifice" after she finished her postpartum confinement, but now it seems that they can no longer hide it from her.

"Yinyin..." He Jingxian grasped Lin Yinyin's hand, her palm trembling, her voice heavy, "I have something to tell you, you..."

"Mom, what do you want to say?" Lin Yinyin looked at her reddened eyes and understood. She guessed it was her own husband who was responsible.

He hasn't shown up since Xiao Xi'er teleported him away; nobody knows where he's gone. It's caused everyone a lot of worry.

But judging by the time, they should be back by now.

He Jingxian's gaze fell on Xiao Xi'er in her arms. "You hold Xiao Xi'er for now."

She was afraid that Lin Yinyin would get too excited after hearing the news and accidentally drop the child.

Lin Yinyin obediently handed Xiao Xi'er over, and He Jingxian hugged her tightly in her arms.

She composed herself before speaking with difficulty: "Yinyin, you will always be a member of the Li family. Even though Li Jinye is gone, we will never mistreat you and the children..."

Lin Yinyin listened and chuckled inwardly; it was indeed because of this matter.

She couldn't bear to see her mother-in-law so upset, so she gently interrupted.

"Mom, actually I wanted to tell you that I think Li Jinye might be alright. He's so lucky, how could he just die so easily?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Li Zhendong's hurried and excited voice came from outside the door: "Jingxian, Jingxian!"

"Come out quickly! It's urgent!"

He Jingxian was taken aback, and quickly stood up while holding Xiao Xi'er.

As soon as I entered the lobby, I saw Li Zhendong standing there with a joyful expression on his face, his breathing even rapid.

Grandpa Li, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but smile.

"What happened?" He Jingxian asked hurriedly.

Li Zhendong's voice boomed with elation: "Jingxian! Good news! Li Jinye isn't dead, he's back alive!"

"Really?" He Jingxian grabbed his arm in disbelief.

"Really! Absolutely!" Li Zhendong nodded vigorously, his tone resolute. "I just received a call from the military; he's on the list of personnel returning!"

It is said that before the explosion, he was rescued by a kind local and hid in a cellar, thus escaping the missile blast.

He paused, then added, "I was just too badly injured and had to rest in the cellar for a few days."

"He even performed meritorious service later!"

"Huh? What exactly happened?" Old Master Li was very excited.

"I don't know the specifics, but I heard that on the last day of the battle, the enemy was retreating steadily, but they still set up a tight blockade on the border. It was Li Jinye who sneaked behind enemy lines and stole their supply trucks."

Despite his severe injuries, he drove a vehicle laden with weapons and ammunition, breaking through the blockade and heading straight back to the border.

When everyone looked inside, they found it was full of boxes and boxes of missiles!

I don't know how he did it, stealing from someone's house while so badly injured!

That was so satisfying!

Lin Yinyin curled her lips after hearing this. "You bastard, you're so badly injured and you still cause trouble."

Old Master Li smiled with great satisfaction: "Good lad! You truly deserve to be my grandson, Li Zhenbang! You've got guts!"

He Jingxian held Xiao Xi'er in her arms, her heart aching with a mixture of tenderness and pride, and kept repeating, "It's good that she's safe, it's good that she's safe."

Li Zhendong continued, "He fell into a coma when he got back, and no one else recognized him. They only notified us after he woke up!"

"Good, good, it's good that you're alive."

"Shall we go pick him up?"

"No need, he's going through the special medical escort. The military will arrange for someone to escort him. He's expected to arrive at the old house tonight."

As evening fell, the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the courtyard of the Li family's old house in a warm golden glow.

This time, four generations of the Li family gathered together once again.

Li Zhendong and his five brothers, along with their wives, seven grandchildren, and Lin Yinyin's three newborn babies, a total of twenty-seven people, awaited their hero's return.

This is an ordinary gathering, but also a bond and fulfillment that transcends life and death.

Lin Yinyin ultimately couldn't leave today, but the next day, after Li Jinye returned, he secretly took Lin Yinyin and her three children to Giant Rabbit Peak.

This was what he promised Yin Yin.

I promised to spend two months with her; I broke my promise last time, but I won't do it again this time.

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Author's Note:

First of all, thank you so much for your support and companionship all this time! This short post is now officially finished~

Lin Yinyin, a character in the story, transmigrates from a post-apocalyptic world and starts out as a pitiful, unloved girl. Later, her domineering revenge—marrying her stepmother, sending Lin Baogui to a widow's bed, and diluting her bloody sputum with water—has been criticized by some as excessive and outrageous...

But I think it's already quite good that she didn't kill anyone from beginning to end.

There's also the discussion among the kids about Li Jinye; some say he "extinguished the fuse at the captain's house."

Kids, remember this: he's a soldier!

A soldier's primary duty is to carry out his mission. He was already being very lenient by choosing to ignore, not criticize, and not morally blackmail the female lead for her self-protective tactics.

As for the male lead, Li Jinye is a man of few words and a cold personality, but his love for the female lead is full of thoughtfulness and depth.

He always puts the female lead first in everything and silently shows all his favoritism through his actions.

I sincerely hope that you girls won't be easily fooled by men who say "I love you" all the time.

May everyone meet someone who speaks through their actions and protects you well and thoroughly.

This steadfast and unwavering devotion is what we should cherish most.

Alright, the story has ended. If there's anything you'd like to see, like a short story about Xiao Bai and the female lead's business empire, feel free to leave a comment below! I'll compile them and include them in the side stories. Thank you all again for your support, love you all!

See you in the next book!

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