Newlyweds are in the throes of passion, but Professor He's little darling wants a separation.

Qinghai Base

He Tingchu changed into a dark blue work uniform, knocked on the door, and a strong, resonant voice came from inside.

"Come in."

He Tingchu took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and stood upright beside the dark red desk.

"Sir, the starship project is on track. Therefore, I would like to formally apply to withdraw from the starship project... I hope you will approve it." The man lowered his eyes and said, word by word.

The officer in front of him, dressed in military uniform, had piercing eyes, but his heart was bleeding as he looked at the humble yet confident young man before him.

With the Starship Project about to launch, this will be a major event that benefits the country and its people. He Tingchu's name will surely be recorded in history. He cannot imagine any reason why He Tingchu would propose to withdraw from the Starship Project at this time.

This is an immense honor and the highest reputation.

If he were to withdraw now, it would mean that all his efforts and hard work over the past few years would be for naught.

"Tingchu, have you made up your mind?"

"Yes." He had never been so certain before.

"Tingchu, the importance of the Starship project goes without saying, and everyone has seen how much effort you've put in. Do you know what withdrawing now means for you? This will be recorded in history... As the commander-in-chief of the Starship project, I hope you know what you're saying."

"Boss, the Starship project is complete. Right now, it no longer needs me. However, there is someone who will need me very much." He Tingchu paused.

"You're so sentimental, I never imagined you were such a love-struck fool." Although the commander was a little disappointed in you, his tone softened considerably.

"..." He Tingchu tacitly agreed, admitting he was love-struck.

"That girl's gone? If that little girl doesn't agree to you doing this job, I can talk to her myself," the leader said casually.

"Commander, please don't scare her. She's timid. Also, my identity isn't with the military. I think Commander Zhao, you are the one in charge of this plan. Of course, if the country needs me, I can come back at any time to serve as a technical advisor. Please grant me that request. My wife... she's pregnant. I'm really scared..." He Tingchu's voice trailed off as he finished speaking.

"Haha, you little rascal... so you're going to be a dad. Since you've already made up your mind, there's no point in me saying anything more. He Tingchu, I've approved your resignation."

...

When He Tingchu came out of his office, he looked more relaxed than ever before. He strode to the empty command platform on the top floor, looked down at the endless hall, a slight smile on his lips, and a tear of excitement rolled down his cheek.

Starship - Goodbye.

You must grow up well.

-

Around 11 a.m. the next day, Wen Xi slowly opened her eyes. Xie Chunxi was no longer there. On the bedside table was a full book of pregnancy notes, with a line handwritten by Xie Chunxi.

"Qiqi, Daddy and I have gone back to Haicheng. Take good care of yourself, and remember to show me your pregnancy handbook."

Wen Xi felt like crying instantly.

She went downstairs, where Aunt Huang was cooking light millet porridge. She turned around...

"Qiqi is awake."

"Aunt Huang, thank goodness you're here." Wen Xi hugged Aunt Huang's back; she was practically raised by Aunt Huang.

When they were children, Xie Chunxi was busy with work and Wen Shiyuan was busy with Kangde, so Huang Ma basically took care of them.

"Our Qiqi is going to be a mother soon, that's wonderful." Huang Ma pinched her cheek.

"Sir and Madam are going back now. From now on, Aunt Huang will take care of you, okay?"

"Um."

"Then, let's wash our hands and eat."

Just as Wen Xi was about to drink his porridge, his phone on the table started vibrating frequently; it was Zhao Jingzhi calling.

"Have you prepared a gift for Director Gu?"

"Gift?"

"Your teacher's room tour, Wen Xi? Are you really your teacher's student?"

"Damn it!" Wen Xi exclaimed, realizing she had almost forgotten about this.

They deserve it.

But what gift should she give Gu Lianyu?

Wen Xi was unsure what to do, and suddenly remembered the treasure pavilion inside the Orchid Pavilion.

Yes, there are many treasures in He Tingchu's safe, and he's not around right now. Besides, Gu Lianyu said that He Tingchu's gift must not be missing. Thinking of this, Wen Xi's pressure quickly disappeared.

She confidently entered the password, and the safe opened.

Wen Xi chose an ancient painting as a gift. This gift was not only valuable but also full of sentiment. She thought Gu Lianyu would probably like it very much. When she was taking the painting, the gift box was pulling on a velvet box. With a "clatter", the box fell out.

Ah, could it be some precious treasure of He Tingchu, hidden so well?

Wen Xi's eyes lit up instantly. She thought, "I'll just rob him of everything and run away." Her dimples appeared on her cheeks.

She calmly unlocked the small lock on top, took a closer look, and found no treasure inside, only a notebook with a blue cover that looked like it had been through many years.

A line of text in small print on the cover is very eye-catching - Wen Qiqi, do not open.

It turned out to be He Tingchu's diary, which she was forbidden to open, but she was rebellious and insisted on opening it.

The evening of the seventh day of the seventh lunar month in 2003

Something noteworthy happened today: Aunt Xie gave birth to a baby. I helped call an ambulance to take her to the hospital. Aunt Xie said I was great.

The tiny little one was lying in the stroller when the nurse showed me her little sister. She actually opened her eyes... She's so tiny, such a little bundle, and she's even sucking her thumb... She's cuter than a puppy... So cute.

Aunt Xie asked me to give her a nickname, so let's call her Qiqi.

...

2011 National Day

Wen Qiqi is incredibly bold; she actually said that when she grows up, she wants me to marry her…

...

Upon seeing this, Wen Xi's mind went blank. Had she visited Beijing during the National Day holiday in 2011?

That year, she was eight years old. To be honest, she didn't remember it very clearly. National Day, National Day... She patted her face, and her memory came back.

That day, Xie Chunxi brought her to the capital. Bai Xue suggested going shopping together to buy her a little dress. Bai Xue didn't have a daughter, and she was very fond of Wen Xi. When they passed by the middle school, Bai Xue suddenly remembered that she wanted to send clothes to her eldest son.

The three of them waited at the school gate. At that moment, He Tingchu, wearing a blue and white school uniform and carrying a schoolbag, came out.

"Qiqi, that one, the most handsome one, that's your Tingchu brother." Following Bai Xue's finger, Wen Xi spotted a tall figure with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and fair skin. Fifteen-year-old He Tingchu was a high school freshman, nearly 1.8 meters tall.

So tall, so handsome.

Eight-year-old Wen Xi's eyes sparkled with many little stars.

Wow... handsome guy.

She stood on tiptoe, waving her small hands vigorously in the air, but He Tingchu didn't see her at all. At that moment, the girl behind him, blushing, caught up and blocked He Tingchu's path, handing him a pink envelope.

"He Tingchu, I like you. Be my boyfriend."

He Tingchu was clearly startled; he stopped in his tracks, stunned for a moment.

"Oh, that brat got confessed to." Bai Xue put her hands on her hips, enjoying the spectacle.

Xiao Wenxi exclaimed in alarm that something was wrong. She clearly remembered her grandmother saying that when she grew up, He Tingchu would marry her. How could he be with other girls?

Doesn't she have any pride? Eight-year-old Wen Xi was fuming, harboring great ambitions at such a young age.

She dashed over like a gust of wind, hands on her hips, and stood between He Tingchu and the girl like a radish, saying in a childish voice,

"Sister, he's mine. You should pursue someone else."

The girl blinked, looking puzzled.

"Where did this little girl come from? She's got some nerve."

Wen Xi ignored her, his competitive spirit surging instantly. He stubbornly turned to the boy behind him and said...

"Tingchu, when I grow up, you will marry me. Grandma said that you are mine and no one can take you away."

-

Wen Xi remembered; it turned out she really had said that.