The public cemetery where Lin Fei's parents and Mu Shanshan's mother are buried.

Outdoor parking lot.

After paying respects to Lin Fei's parents and Mu Shanshan's mother, at Mu Hong's request, Lin Fei and Mu Shanshan walked out of the cemetery first, with Keke who was bewildered and a bit scared.

As Lin Fei patiently taught Keke to call him "dad," Mu Shanshan, who had been showing signs of sorrow since leaving the cemetery, spoke softly, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes, "Lin Fei, isn't there a way you can keep Dad from leaving?"

By "stay," she naturally meant staying at home.

What Mu Shanshan truly meant was hoping Lin Fei could find a way to make Mu Hong give up continuing his dangerous secretive work.

To prevent Mu Hong from facing a similar crisis like being kidnapped by the Teutons again someday in the future.

As Mu Shanshan's husband, who had personally rescued Mu Hong from the Teutons, Lin Fei undoubtedly understood what Mu Shanshan was thinking.

However, even though he understood, Lin Fei couldn't do as Mu Shanshan hoped.

This is a matter of personal beliefs and convictions.

Having also served in the military and contributed to Mo Country's military, Lin Fei knew that regardless of what he said or did, there was no way to make Mu Hong choose a peaceful life.

This is a matter of personal conviction.

For a soldier still in service, conviction is more important than life, more important than anything!

Lin Fei was once a soldier, so he understood this reasoning.

Thus, under Mu Shanshan's hopeful gaze, Lin Fei could only shake his head with a heavy heart saying, "Honey, you haven't been a soldier, you don't understand. Some things, even when you know they're dangerous, or even know they might lead to death, you have to do them. Perhaps in your eyes, those dangerous tasks shouldn't be Dad's to do. But this is the path Dad chose himself. Since he picked his path, we shouldn't try to dissuade him, we have no reason to dissuade him."

"I understand your worries, and I understand how you feel right now. If possible, I also wouldn't want Dad to continue with those tasks that you see as unnecessary and very dangerous. But I understand Dad more. This is the path he chose for himself, he is living out his own convictions. We shouldn't burden him with unnecessary thoughts."

Listening to Lin Fei's counter-advice, Mu Shanshan, already with low expectations, inevitably fell silent.

And, shortly after Mu Shanshan became silent, Mu Hong came out of the cemetery.

As expected by Mu Shanshan, Mu Hong's first words when he approached Lin Fei and Mu Shanshan were, "You two take Keke home; I have some things to do, so I won't be going back."

"Dad, when—when will you come back next time?"

Lin Fei's counter-advice indeed had some effect. Although Mu Shanshan couldn't hide her concern for Mu Hong well, she ultimately did not use words to persuade Mu Hong to stay.

"I can't really say when. If I have time, I'll definitely try to come back to see you all." After replying to Mu Shanshan with a reassuring tone, Mu Hong tried to touch Keke's little head, showing a loving expression while at the same time, appearing wistful, he spoke to Lin Fei and Mu Shanshan, "Now, even though you two have adopted Keke, you should still hurry and have more children."

"Earlier, I spoke with your parents, Lin, they have no objections to one of your and Shanshan's future children having the surname Mu. So, Lin, you need to work hard. Regardless of what, you need to hurry and let Shanshan have more children. Otherwise, if you and Shanshan only have one child, the Lin family will end up endangered."

Mu Hong's words were clearly laced with a playful tone. At the end, he couldn't help but chuckle lightly.

Mu Hong chuckled, whereas Lin Fei gave a wry smile.

Lin Fei's parents, who've passed away many years ago, naturally wouldn't raise objections. But of course, that's not the point. Regarding one of his and Mu Shanshan's future children having the surname Mu, Lin Fei was actually not completely opposed.

Long ago, back in New Star Forest, Lin Fei already agreed to this with Mu Hong.

Since they had already agreed on this, it evidently wasn't what made Lin Fei give a wry smile.

What truly made Lin Fei helpless, showing a wry smile was, without a doubt, what Mu Hong said about him needing to work hard to have more children with Mu Shanshan.

This really struck Lin Fei's achilles heel!

Regarding having more children with Mu Shanshan, Lin Fei was very willing to give it his all!

The problem is, they've been married for over half a year, yet Mu Shanshan shows no intention of cooperating.

It's just that Lin Fei couldn't bring this issue up.

Mu Shanshan's threatening glare isn't the main concern; it's when she might tell Mu Hong, the consequences would be unimaginable.

How Mu Hong might scold Mu Shanshan is a minor issue; what inevitably follows is a cold war between Mu Shanshan and him.

Feeling tired, resigned, and a tad frustrated... various complex emotions entangle, making Lin Fei only able to give a wry smile.

"Being a husband is really constrained…"

As Lin Fei pondered confusedly, considering whether to simply take a forceful approach with Mu Shanshan once they were back home.

Mu Hong gazed at Mu Shanshan for a long time with a troubled expression and finally sighed softly, "There's something I didn't want to say. But earlier, as I was at your mom's grave, I thought about it... maybe it's better to let you decide for yourself."

As Mu Hong hesitated and seemed undecided, Lin Fei, having sensed that probably Mu Hong's words were related to Mu Shanshan's mother, wisely offered, "Dad, should I take Keke and step aside?"

"No need." Indicating to Lin Fei with a shake of his head, Mu Hong reached out to pat Lin Fei's shoulder, "We're all family, there's nothing you shouldn't hear. Besides, this matter involves you as well. Earlier, I received a call from Shanshan's uncle; the day after tomorrow is Shanshan's grandfather's seventieth birthday. I have things to do, so I definitely can't make it."

"As for whether you and Shanshan plan to go, and whether you want to bring Keke, it's your decision. My advice is, if you're not too busy, try to make a trip. After all, logically and emotionally, as a grandson-in-law, you should let Shanshan's maternal relatives meet you. Of course, if you really don't want to go, then don't force yourself."

After his words, Mu Hong, looking wistful, didn't give Lin Fei or Mu Shanshan a chance to respond. Squatting down, he touched Keke's little head, hugged her, and then got into his car and left…

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