After coming out of the Starbow Building, Ding Meng quickly found Li Yu's "Light Bird" flying car on the tarmac. This type of flying car was very small in size, but Li Yu was still the vice president of Starbow. This car had great authority in Blue Pole Star City and could choose many convenient and fast routes without being controlled by the traffic system.
After Ding Meng set the route on the optical computer, the Light Bird spewed out colorful crystal flames and sped into the night sky.
Ding Meng drove towards the western suburbs of Blue Pole Star City. His goal was Yao Manrou's Mechanical Science and Technology Research Institute. He didn't care about the engagement ceremony between the Dai Family and the Bai Family. He was mainly concerned about Dai Yi's attitude. Moreover, based on his understanding of Yao Manrou, he didn't believe that Yao Manrou would approve of this marriage, so he decided to come here and ask for clarification.
It was already midnight, but he didn't expect that the hall on the first floor of the research institute was still lit up. After stopping the flying car, he used his telekinesis vision to scan the surroundings. There was only one person on the entire fourth floor, and judging from this person's physique, she wasn't Dai Yi's mother.
This person was busy at the various workbenches in the hall. Her clothes were very simple. It was the female uniform of the research institute, but the uniform was stained with oil because she was holding a tool in her hand and knocking on various instruments.
Ding Meng suddenly felt that this person was very familiar, but he immediately shook his head with a wry smile. It was impossible for that person to appear here.
Just as he stepped out of the door, the woman at the workbench slowly turned around. Ding Meng was immediately stunned. He thought that this woman definitely couldn't be Ding Wenhe, but surprisingly, it was Ding Wenhe herself.
At this moment, the blood in Ding Meng's body suddenly boiled. This feeling was indescribable with words.
Time seemed to flow backward, and the unforgettable scene appeared in front of his eyes again. In the snow, the little girl and the Citizen Protector had been frozen into ice sculptures, and he and a group of children under the age of ten followed Ding Wenhe's footsteps, walking step by step in the thick snow.
If the cold was a sharp blade, then hunger was an invisible poison. It slowly gnawed at your internal organs, drained your life force, and gradually made you lose consciousness. Finally, the world spun and you fell to the ground unconscious.
Once you fell, you could never get up again. Ding Meng could never forget those children who starved and froze to death. If it weren't for Ding Wenhe, he would have died in that winter. He even remembered that during the most difficult time, he and Ding Wenhe were lying in someone's abandoned straw shed, hugging each other for warmth. That kind of life and death experience made them feel a real sense of belonging. That was a real family, and no one could ever replace it.
Ding Wenhe quickly ran out and stood in front of Ding Meng. Her face was still as delicate and pretty as before, but the vicissitudes of life had been engraved on her face. Sometimes, a person's face could be seen from their complexion. Ding Wenhe and Ding Meng were the same. They traveled from the Da Sheng Kingdom to the Holy Grail Federation. During this time, they must have suffered a lot and paid a great price.
The two of them looked at each other silently. Slowly, a knowing smile appeared on each other's faces, but their eyes suddenly turned red.
"You're finally back!" Ding Wenhe spoke first.
Ding Meng shook his head helplessly. "Ten years have passed, and I still haven't been able to go back!"
His eldest brother, the princess, and he had made a promise of six years, but he was still in the Holy Grail Federation. He couldn't go back even if he wanted to.
Ding Wenhe stared at him. "It's not your fault!"
Ding Meng asked, "What about my eldest brother and the princess?
Are they okay? "
"The army of the Cang Ming Kingdom has retreated. Madame Yu died on the frontlines. My eldest brother's whereabouts are unknown," Ding Wenhe said calmly.
Ding Meng clenched his fists. Yu Xingyang died in the Celestial Heavens Gate for him, but Long Yao also died on the battlefield because of the oath.
Ding Wenhe said, "The six years have passed. The princess used the Holy Spirit to open the portal. She asked me to come and find you. We all believe that you are still alive and that you will come back."
The simple words and sonorous tone made Ding Meng's eyes turn moist. Their trust and feelings for him were not as simple as a hero's knife.
Ding Wenhe suddenly smiled and put her hand on his shoulder. "You and I are reunited. Why are you crying?
This is not like the old you. "
Ding Meng couldn't help but smile. "Sister, when did you come here?"
Ding Wenhe said, "The day the Transit String announced your death, I was at the square of the Starry Rainbow Group."
Ding Meng was surprised. "You know about the Transit String?"
Ding Wenhe smiled. "I know everything about your past. In the past seven years, I have investigated all the places you have been and all the things you have done."
Ding Meng also smiled. "This is your usual style."
Ding Wenhe let out a long sigh, as if a heavy burden had been lifted. "Fortunately, you came back in time. Where did you fly the Expedition to during the war?"
Ding Meng also sighed. "This is a long story. You will know in the future."
Ding Wenhe looked at him, her eyes flashing with slyness. "Look at you in such a hurry. Is the first thing you came here to find someone?"
Ding Meng smiled bitterly. "Of course, I didn't expect you to be here. But I heard about Miss Dai on my way here."
Ding Wenhe's expression became serious. "This world is not like our Da Sheng Kingdom. I didn't expect you to date someone of the opposite sex after coming here."
Ding Meng was silent. "Sorry, I was distracted."
Ding Wenhe laughed again. "It's not your fault. You've already awakened, and you're considered a genius. It's normal for women here to like you. If I'm not wrong, I'm afraid that Miss Dai isn't the only woman who likes you. If Big Brother and the others knew about this, they would be happy for you."
Ding Meng looked at her gratefully. This was his big sister. She knew him so well and had always been considerate of him.
"Where is Miss Dai?" Ding Meng finally asked.
Ding Wenhe turned around and sighed. "Miss Dai has been placed under house arrest by the Dai family. That's the crux of the matter. Miss Dai refused to believe that you're dead. She even obtained a picture of you on the imperial fleet from outer space. She's convinced that you're not dead and has been waiting for you."
Ding Meng was silent. It seemed that he could not ignore Dai Yi's matter.
Ding Wenhe continued, "Madam is also against it. Unfortunately, she is also under control. With my power, it is difficult to get close to them."
Ding Meng nodded silently. "I understand. Big sister, you want me to intervene in this matter?"
"Not intervene. This is your problem. It depends on how you solve it." Ding Wenhe corrected him.
A cold glint appeared in Ding Meng's eyes. "Since they want to force Miss Dai and Auntie Yao, I will force them."
Ding Wenhe turned around and carefully examined Ding Meng from head to toe. After a long time, she sighed and said, "Even I can't see your current level."
Ding Meng smiled and said, "Big sister, you were already a warrior when we were still in the Wei Dynasty. How many years has it been since then? You are already a combat master."
Ding Wenhe shook her head. "The purpose of my cultivation is to protect myself. What I am really interested in is Madam's mechanical field."
Ding Meng could understand her thoughts. Just like Xin Jie, she was eager to learn about advanced technology and build a powerful fleet. However, this was not something that could be done in a short period of time.
"Big sister, Xin Jie and the others are about to arrive at planet KV303. They will bring the technology that you have been dreaming of. If you move now, you will be able to come into contact with it very soon. Once you are there, you can look for Little Rascal. She is my most loyal friend!"
Ding Wenhe's eyes lit up. "Best friend?"
Ding Meng nodded affirmatively. "If it weren't for her, I would have died in Black Gold Base back then."
"Then I will set off now!"
Ding Wenhe was also a woman of her words. "By the way, you have just returned to the Federation. I know you have a lot of things to do, but I suggest you go to East Star Mountain in the east of the city."
East Star Mountain was a mountain range east of Blue Pole Star City that faced the sea. Back then, Old Master Lang had announced the marriage between Lang Ling and Du Peixing there. However, the Lang family's mansion was located at the best location at the top of the mountain.
Ding Meng asked, "Why should I go there?"
Ding Wenhe said, "Bai Qingyun and Dai Yi's engagement ceremony is not a small matter. Almost all the famous people in the Federation have been invited. They will arrive in Blue Pole Star City one after another in the next few days. With the Bai family's reputation, they have invited many people. I don't know the specific list, but I know that Starbow Corporation will not sit still."
Ding Meng remembered Li Yu's hint. "Is Bai Nanzheng the vice president of Starbow Corporation?"
Ding Wenhe said meaningfully, "This Bai Nanzheng is not simple. It is said that he is the right-hand man of Ling Xingwen. The headquarters of Starbow Corporation will send a group of related people to Blue Pole Star City in advance..."
She paused and said word by word, "Xu Mengqing is among them!"
Ding Meng's eyes lit up. To find out the cause of Fang Zhenghao's death, Xu Mengqing was the most direct and effective way.
Ding Wenhe said, "However, with the power of the Bai family and Starbow Corporation, the security at East Star Mountain is probably unprecedentedly strict. It will be difficult for you to sneak in, but if you force your way in, I'm afraid things will get worse."
Ding Meng sighed. "That's true."
Ding Wenhe smiled. "Do you know who is the most unpopular person in the entire Federation about this marriage of the Bai family?"
Ding Meng smiled bitterly. "Probably me?"
Ding Wenhe shook his head. "Not you, but Shenghao Corporation."
Ding Meng was surprised. "Why?"
Ding Wenhe explained, "Shenghao Corporation and Starbow Corporation have always been rivals. The Bai family and Starbow Corporation are inextricably linked, and the Bai family has had direct conflicts with Shenghao Corporation several times. Of course, out of courtesy, the Bai family still sent an invitation to Shenghao Corporation's Blue Moon Branch. I heard that Shenghao Corporation ignored it, but I think you should find a way to get this invitation."
Ding Meng smiled bitterly. "This is more difficult than anything else. I want to snatch it, but I don't know where to go."
Ding Wenhe smiled. "Just stay in the research institute. Someone will take you there."