Chapter 39 Starry Wish

Lin Xian closed his eyes, putting down the chat logs between Du Yao and Tang Xin. He had actually seen these records before.

But at the time, his mind was consumed by anger and revenge. Facing the trap set by Ji Lin, he was forced to remain calm.

Therefore,

When he saw these chat logs, he only glanced at them superficially, without much lingering. His attention and energy were focused on the back-and-forth with Ji Lin.

But now.

Everything had ended.

Ji Xinshui, Ji Lin, and Zhou Duanyun were all dead; the Seven Deadly Sins who murdered the scientists had been eliminated; and Copernicus, the mastermind behind it all, had also been killed by him. Now, at this moment, in this situation, in this scene...

Looking at these chat logs again with a different mindset, Lin Xian really felt that the air in the archive room was somewhat solidified.

It was like breathing in butter, sticky and heavy; he couldn't inhale, and he couldn't exhale.

"Can I take these chat logs with me?" Lin Xian asked the archive room staff.

"Of course, Mr. Lin. These cases were solved under your command, and these chat logs themselves have been proven not to be entirely true. So, I'll make a copy for you. You can leave the original here and take the copy. Because of your influence in solving the mysterious cases and helping the Donghai City Public Security Bureau overcome difficulties, Lin Xian had a high status in the eyes of the staff. They actively helped Lin Xian make a copy. Then, after filling out a form and signing it, Lin Xian left with the chat logs.

That night.

At Zhao Yingqun's house.

Zhao Yingqun sat on the sofa, finished reading the chat logs, and looked at Lin Xian, who had been sitting silently beside her for a long time:

"This is the scientist you told me about, who conquered the side effects of hibernation, your high school classmate?"

"This world is really small. I didn't expect that Du Yao, who we've been searching for so long, was actually a classmate of Tang Xin's at Johns Hopkins University. And judging by their tone in the chats, they should have been very close friends. From what Tang Xin said at the end, she remembers a lot about you, but you don't remember anything about her."

"After all, we were only classmates for a few days," Lin Xian said softly.

"And what she said about me helping her wrap her school uniform around her and resolving her embarrassment, even I see it as just a small thing now. I really don't have any impression of it."

"I was just being polite at the time, pretending that I remembered. Perhaps my expression betrayed me, and Tang Xin still saw that I was lying."

Zhao Yingqun sighed softly:

"Many small things, when they happen at a specific point in time, are no longer small things. They are really big things enough to be remembered for a lifetime."

"Just like the old man Wei Shengjin you told me about in your dream, he was just showing off as a child, imitating Ultraman to protect Liu Shiyu. But this incident directly led Liu Shiyu to follow him all the way to Mars, starting as a stranger and staying with him for a lifetime."

"But for Wei Shengjin, it wasn't even worth writing in his diary. This is probably a kind of sorrow in the growth of young boys and girls. Girls are always much more mature than boys of the same age, and boys' minds only become delicate after a very, very long time."

After saying that,

She turned her head and took Lin Xian's slightly cold hand in her right hand:

"I feel the same way about this. When we went to the capital to see my parents a few days ago, you said that I was exaggerating you too much, that it wasn't true. But actually, everything I said was the truth. Maybe saving me from the gangster's gun and giving me a bunch of crumpled flowers is just a small thing that you don't think is worth mentioning."

"But I can also remember this for a lifetime. If I really have to go into hibernation, I will definitely write this on the first page of my memory notebook, and even be willing to stop time forever on that day."

She closed the printed chat logs with her other hand and placed them on the coffee table: "However, the chat logs also mentioned that Tang Xin prepared a gift for you, saying that when you see this gift, you will probably remember what happened in high school. In the end, you didn't see this gift?"

Lin Xian shook his head:

"How could I have been in that mood at the time? I knew that Zhou Duanyun had killed her, and then Zhou Duanyun pretended to be sympathetic, saying that the gift was still on his car seat and asking if I wanted it."

"At that time, I was only thinking about avenging Professor Xu Yun and Tang Xin, and I didn't believe the nonsense Zhou Duanyun was saying. Who knows if the so-called gift he said Tang Xin prepared for me was real or fake? Maybe it was another trap and trap."

"You can be considered to have avenged her," Zhao Yingqun looked at Lin Xian.

"And you avenged her very thoroughly, from the murderer to the mastermind, and even to the final Copernicus, you didn't let go of anyone."

"So, although the result is a bit regrettable, you fulfilled your promise to Tang Xin and didn't disappoint her. After killing Copernicus, you haven't gone to Tang Xin's grave to send a bouquet of flowers and tell her about it, right?"

"Anyway, Donghai City is so close to Hang City, go there when you have time. If she knows that you have done so much for her, taken so many risks, and solved a series of murderers, her spirit in heaven will definitely feel gratified."

Lin Xian nodded, looking at Zhao Yingqun:

"Do you want to go with me? Although I know you are very understanding, I don't want to hide this from you."

However,

Zhao Yingqun smiled slightly and shook her head gently:

"Haven't you seen *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*? At that time, Huang Rong, who was on the verge of death, said to Guo Jing..."

"'Brother Jing, there are only three conditions you must agree to after I die. First, you can be sad for a while after I die, but don't be sad for too long; second, you can marry someone else after I die, but it must be Hua Zheng, because she really loves you; third, you can come to the cemetery to see me after I die, but don't bring Hua Zheng, because I am still very stingy.'"

"Lin Xian, you are very smart and brave, but you are still too slow in terms of emotions. Although I am also very fortunate for your slowness, otherwise we probably wouldn't have our current life or our little baby. But you should go to Tang Xin's grave by yourself."

"I don't know if Tang Xin has the same thoughts as Huang Rong, but girls are sensitive after all. It is indeed impolite to Tang Xin for you to bring a pregnant me with you. Don't worry, I don't mind this kind of thing. There is no saying that I am hiding something from you."

Looking at the serious Zhao Yingqun, Lin Xian also squeezed her hand and laughed:

"To be honest, I often feel that you are too understanding. What about you? Do you have the same thoughts as Huang Rong?"

"I don't think so," Zhao Yingqun said.

"If I really die before you and can't grow old with you, I would really like to see you happy. No matter who it is with, as long as you can live happily, you can take her to my grave and let me take a look."

"I don't want you to be sad for me for too long, and I hope you can continue to stick to your path and cherish your life. I have told you a long time ago that I am not that kind of petty woman."

"So this is why I said I want to travel and get married with you, go to Copenhagen, and let Huang Que see the Little Mermaid statue."

She blinked her eyes.

Her eyes became soft:

"Because Huang Que is me, and I am Huang Que, so I understand Huang Que's thoughts very well. Everything she does, perhaps the first purpose is to save the world, but the premise of the first purpose is actually for you."

"She wants to save the world and save the future of mankind for you. Of course, she also wants to see you have a better, happier, and more fulfilling life."

"You don't need to doubt this, because the person who knows Huang Que best in this world is me. I don't need a luxurious wedding, I don't need a grand show, I just need to go to Copenhagen with you once and let Huang Que see that we are together and have a little baby. This is what she wants to see most."

"Don't worry."

Lin Xian agreed:

"I have also told my parents about the travel wedding, and although they thought it was not very appropriate, they finally agreed with our idea. Wait for me for a while, and I will deal with Du Yao's matter: we will get a marriage certificate and then go to Copenhagen. Wherever you say we go, we will go."

After saying that,

Lin Xian looked at his watch:

"It's getting late, Yingqun, go to bed early."

"Your most important task now is to take care of your body, pay attention to nutrition, and get more rest."

"Okay."

Zhao Yingqun took Lin Xian's hand and stood up from the sofa: "Let's go, let's go inside."

A few days later.

Lin Xian received a call from Liu An, the director of the National Security Agency: "Lin Xian, we have found it." On the other end of the phone, Director Liu An said:

"I asked my friends at the United Nations to investigate, and this foreign student named Du Yao did pass the assessment at the beginning of 2023 and became a peacekeeping aid volunteer."

"After passing the assessment, she immediately left the United States and went to a war-torn small country in Africa, South Sudan."

"South Sudan?"

Lin Xian frowned immediately when he heard the name of this country: "Why go to such a dangerous place?"

South Sudan.

It can be said to be one of the poorest and most war-torn countries on the African continent. International news has been reporting on South Sudan for many years, and the situation is very tense. Every year, tens of thousands of people are killed in various wars, and millions of people are displaced.

Although in the 21st century, the word "people are in dire straits" sounds a bit distant. But in fact, South Sudan is such a place. Not only is it war-torn, but it is also very poor.

Infrastructure and social services such as roads, water, electricity, medical care, and education are seriously lacking, and people's lives are very difficult.

It's hard to imagine.

Du Yao, as a top student at Johns Hopkins University, would choose such a dangerous area near the front line for assistance.

"I looked at the information, and Du Yao insisted on choosing here," Director Liu An said.

"When she applied to be a volunteer, there were many places she could choose from. In her case, she would generally go to some poor places to support development or work as medical logistics personnel."

"Many people advised her not to go to South Sudan, because it is a war-torn area all year round. That is where the peacekeeping forces go. Going there is not only of limited use, but also faces unpredictable dangers."

"But Du Yao insisted on going. On the expression of intent, she only wrote South Sudan as a country, very firmly. Finally, based on the principle of giving priority to personal wishes, she joined the peacekeeping force in South Sudan and became a medical aid worker."

"For a long time before, telephone contact and satellite networks were normal, and contact could be made through remote equipment. But this year, the situation in South Sudan has become more and more severe, and prolonged loss of contact has become the norm."

"However, the regular contact of Du Yao's team is still no problem, and a brief message is sent on the 1st of every month."

The 1st of every month. Lin Xian narrowed his eyes. Then it's too late.

Moreover, the things he wanted to negotiate with Du Yao probably couldn't be explained clearly in a phone call. It would be best to go there in person.

"Understood, thank you, Director Liu," Lin Xian continued to ask:

"Can you help me find a way to get to South Sudan safely?"

"What?"

Liu An was very incredulous when he heard Lin Xian say this: "Are you going to South Sudan too?" He shook his head:

"Forget it, Lin Xian, don't take this risk. The situation in South Sudan is a complete mess, so don't join in the fun."

"If you really have something important to find Du Yao, I can ask my friends over there to give her a message during the regular contact on the 1st of every month. You have to know that the United Nations peacekeeping force is an independent system, and we can't interfere."

"Moreover, our country's principle is not to interfere in other countries' internal affairs. We can't intervene in this kind of thing with our official status, and we can't provide you with protection."

"However, if you really want to go, I can provide you with other methods to ensure your safety."

"What method?" Lin Xian asked.

Director Liu An smiled:

"Some things are illegal in the country, but there is no problem internationally, and it is also a widely used method..."

"Mercenaries."

Liu An instructed:

"I can provide you with a contact method. This group of mercenaries is more reliable, and they can protect your safety very well."

"And you don't have any official status, this is completely a private matter. If you really have to go to South Sudan, I think this is the safest way."

"Of course, with such a war, nothing can be 100% guaranteed. I suggest you go and return quickly, and don't stay in South Sudan for a long time."

Lin Xian nodded:

"Okay, I understand, leave it to me."

Mid-September.

Africa, South Sudan, a war-torn village.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Explosions continued, and gunshots rang out.

Adults were constantly fleeing, and children were crying loudly.

"Come here! Hide!"

A young woman covered in mud shouted loudly in the local language, hurriedly grabbed the children who were running around, and led them behind the bunker: "Don't run around! Everyone hide here!"

In the distance.

The sound of rumbling vehicles and gunfire continued to approach.

The young woman used her weak body to protect these poor children under her and hugged them behind the bunker. She closed her eyes.

How many times has this happened this month?

The front line is getting closer and closer, and more and more people are leaving their homes. But the old, the young, the sick, and the disabled are different from the young people. The speed of evacuation is very slow, completely unable to keep up with the advancement of the front line.

All kinds of messy sounds are getting closer and closer. She gritted her teeth and comforted the crying children under her: "Don't be afraid... don't be afraid, it will pass."

Suddenly!

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

Several RPG rockets flew from behind the village with white smoke trails, directly hitting the front line, instantly raising a row of smoke.

The young woman's eyes widened.

This is impossible. Behind.

Which force is it again?

Just as she was shocked, suddenly dozens of vehicles painted in black passed around the village and rushed straight to the front line.

The soldiers on them were fully armed, well-equipped, and constantly launched rockets.

"This is..."

"Support?"

But she couldn't figure it out, where did this support come from?

"Squeak--"

A bursting sound of brakes.

A fully armed vehicle stopped behind the bunker, and a tall man wearing a full-coverage helmet and a bulletproof vest jumped out of the vehicle and strode towards her.

The man took off his helmet and shook his flattened hair. He bent down and extended his right hand: "Hello, Ms. Du Yao."

The man was against the sunlight:

"Although this is our first meeting, you should not be too unfamiliar with me."

Du Yao took the man's hand and was pulled up from the ground by him, looking at the Dragon Country man in front of her in confusion.

She could see the man's appearance clearly.

But she didn't remember knowing this person, and couldn't remember where she had met him:

"You are?"

The man looked at her and blinked: "My name is Lin Xian."