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Wiping away her tears, the Pharmacist took a moment to compose herself. She walked up to the house and knocked lightly on the door.
"Come in, mother." A clear voice called out from within. It sounded like a little girl's.
A smile returned to the Pharmacist's face. She pushed the door open and entered. "Darling."
Lan Jue followed the Pharmacist inside.
He'd guessed that the Pharmacist was much older than she looked, but he hadn't expected her to have a daughter this old.
The little girl looked to be around seven or eight years old. Her beauty was breathtaking, and she wore a white qipao embroidered with plum blossoms. Her medium-length hair was tied up in a bun on top of her head. Just like her mother, she had a classical temperament.
She also had the innocence of a child.
She had a pair of very beautiful big eyes with long eyelashes and double eyelids. Her eyes were very clear, but her pupils were slightly dilated and lacked charm.
This was the first time they'd met, but for some reason Lan Jue felt a pang in his heart.
The child was too beautiful. Perhaps the heavens were jealous of her, and so she'd lost her sight?
"Jun'Er." The Pharmacist's voice was soft.
A sweet smile blossomed on the little girl's face. She walked towards the Pharmacist, but only took a single step.
But he immediately stopped.
A puzzled look crossed her face.
"Mother, did you bring a guest?"
Her senses were sharp.
Lan Jue's heart skipped a beat. At his level of cultivation, he'd subconsciously hide his aura at all times. Most people wouldn't even notice him if they didn't see him, or even if they walked right in front of him.
"No, not a guest.
Baby, I promised you.
On your seventh birthday, I'll give you the gift you've always wanted. Do you remember? "The Pharmacist hurried to her daughter's side and crouched down to hug her.
The little girl's body trembled slightly. Her face was clearly facing Lan Jue's direction. "Mommy, mommy, did you, did you bring daddy back?"
Tears streamed from the Pharmacist's eyes, but she nodded and choked on her sobs.
Lan Jue suddenly didn't know what to say.
He had thought that the act would be easy, but when he saw the child in front of him …
However, he realized that he couldn't say anything to deceive her.
He took a few steps forward and crouched down beside the Pharmacist. He took one of Jun 'er's hands in his. "Jun' er."
Jun'er's little body trembled slightly, and her pair of lifeless eyes seemed to release light in an instant. She asked in her pleasant voice, "Are you Daddy?"
Lan Jue was silent. The Pharmacist's eyes were fixed on her. There was no force or threat in them, only a pleading, tearful plea.
"En." Lan Jue responded softly.
Jun'er smiled. "Daddy, daddy, why did you take so long to come back?
Mom was only willing to tell me some of your stories after I forced her to ask a lot of questions.
Daddy, can I touch your face? "
"Sure."
Lan Jue placed her hand on his cheek. The Pharmacist released her hold on her daughter.
Jun'er lifted her other hand to touch Lan Jue's cheek.
Her hands were a little cold, but they were very delicate. The smile on her face became even sweeter. "Daddy, you're so handsome.
Your nose is so straight, you must be a handsome man.
You're finally back, mommy won't have to work so hard anymore.
You have to be good to mommy.
Mommy misses you so much.
I've heard her cry so many times at night. "
Lan Jue pulled her daughter into her arms. "It's been hard on you two."
Jun'er shook her head. "Jun'er hasn't suffered. Jun'er's grown up.
Look, I'm not crying.
Daddy, can you tell me stories about your time in the army?
Mommy says you're a great hero. You left us to protect humanity. You were too busy on the front lines, so you couldn't come back. "
Lan Jue blinked. Jun'er's father was a soldier?
If he could marry a woman like the Pharmacist, then her father had to be no ordinary man.
"Alright, how about I tell you a story about fighting monsters?" Lan Jue scooped Jun'er up in his arms and sat down on the sofa.
"Yes, yes!"
Lan Jue continued. "Not long ago, I went to a beautiful planet. It was called a vacation spot.
But, a monster appeared there … "
Lan Jue recounted the events of Taihua to Lan Jue.
It was the truth to begin with, and with some embellishments from him, Jun'er was soon fascinated by it.
The Pharmacist sat to one side, staring at them. She didn't say a word, but her tears had stopped. Slowly, a smile spread across her face.
The story was long, and by the time it was over, Jun'er had fallen asleep in Lan Jue's arms.
He gently placed her on the bed and tucked her in. Lan Jue rose to his feet, a look of disappointment on his face.
The Pharmacist beckoned to him, and the two of them left the room, closing the door behind them.
"Thank you," the Pharmacist said sincerely.
Lan Jue shook his head. "She's a good girl.
Her father … "
The Pharmacist smiled wryly. "He went missing on a military expedition.
Space exploration, planetary exploration, there are too many uncertainties.
She had originally thought that with his abilities, he would not encounter any danger. Who would have thought that he would never return?
I was pregnant with Jun'er at the time.
My husband's surname was Mo, Mo Liansheng. "
Lan Jue's voice was low. "You didn't try to search for him?"
"We've thought of everything," the Pharmacist said. "But he disappeared in space. He wasn't on a planet.
There was no trace of him. I was pregnant with Jun'er at the time, so I hired a spaceship to look for him. Even after Jun'er was born, he was nowhere to be found.
It's all my fault. I was affected by the cosmic rays.
That's why Jun'er couldn't see. "
Lan Jue sighed.
"Maybe he's still alive.
The universe is full of miracles. "
The Pharmacist smiled bitterly. "After all these years, I've given up hope.
I'm fine, thank you for your comfort. "
Lan Jue nodded. "I'll be on my way."
"Will you be able to come back?" She asked.
Lan Jue nodded. "I'll do my best.
I'll keep her company when I'm free.
My Discipline is lightning, so I can help you with bioelectricity. Perhaps it'll help her eyes. "
The Pharmacist was delighted. "Really?
That's wonderful.
Thank you. "She flicked her wrist and a small porcelain bottle appeared.
A small porcelain bottle appeared in her palm, which she handed to Lan Jue.
Lan Jue pushed the Pharmacist's hand away. "I'm helping you because we're both part of Skyfire Avenue.
At the same time, I respect your husband. He must be an excellent soldier.
My brother is also a soldier.
If I accept your payment, it won't be helping you. It'll become a transaction.
I won't be able to face Jun'er again.
Do you understand? "
The Pharmacist paused for a moment, then nodded. "Thank you."
They left the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Lan Jue's heart was still heavy.
The Pharmacist and her daughter weren't the only ones.
There were so many soldiers in the Alliance.
Who knew how many had sacrificed their lives for the people of the Alliance?
Just like on Taihua. He'd never forget the words the young soldier had told him before he left.
It was the duty and honor of a soldier. But if something happened to them, it was their families who suffered.
Soldiers were respectable not only for themselves, but also for their families!
Lan Jue left Skyfire Avenue on his bicycle, heading straight for the NEU. This afternoon, he wanted to teach a story about soldiers, even if it was a little off-topic. He didn't know how many people would show up for his class, but he didn't know.
There were quite a few students in attendance today. Perhaps it was because of the Mala Tang, but two-thirds of the class was full.
Lan Jue told them there would be no food today, and no taste in life. He only wanted to tell them a story.
It was a story about an Alliance soldier's husband who went on an expedition for the sake of the Alliance. His wife, searching for him, caused their daughter to go blind.
Throughout the entire class, he did not say a single word related to responsibility, but throughout the entire class, every student listened quietly. When the bell rang, there seemed to be something in their eyes.
After leaving the university, Lan Jue made his way to Grace Hospital.
Zhou Qianlin would be undergoing special training for the next few days, so he couldn't go. Lan Jue had made up his mind. Since he was back today, he'd do his duty for her, and cleanse his soul.
There were so many people in this world who needed help. He couldn't do much alone, but someone had to.
Grace Hospital was as peaceful as ever.
It was late afternoon, and most of the elderly were sunbathing in the courtyard.
"Hey, Little Lan's here. Where's Qian Lin?
She hasn't been here for a few days.
We all miss her. "An old granny said to Lan Jue with a smile.
Lan Jue smiled and said, "Granny Meng, Qian Lin has recently participated in the university's special training. It'll last for two months.
Because it's a closed special training, she won't be able to come during this time.
She asked me to help all of you grandpas and grannies.
I'm clumsy. If there's anything I don't do well, grandpas and grannies, please criticize me! "
"I won't criticize you, I won't criticize you.
She won't even be able to come for two months!
Sigh, I really miss this girl.
Little Lan, don't tire yourself out!
Come, Granny left some oranges for you. Eat one first. "
The enthusiastic elderly surrounded Lan Jue. Lan Jue accepted their kindness while helping them wash their clothes, tidy up the house, cut their hair, and cut their nails.
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