After choosing for a long time, I finally chose the festive red floral dress.

And Xu Huaian was still wearing a neat military uniform.

After getting ready, the two set off for the military district guesthouse.

Along the way, Shi Qingqian felt both nervous and excited.

When they arrived near the guesthouse, they saw Zhao Min standing outside the door from a distance.

Zhao Min also saw them, a gentle smile appeared on his face, and he walked towards them quickly.

"Comrade Shi, Comrade Xu, you are here," Zhao Min greeted them warmly.

When he looked at Shi Qingqian, he was obviously relieved. He was also worried that Shi Qingqian would not be able to accept it.

If that's the case, my godfather may not be able to hold on.

Shi Qingqian saw Zhao Min's expression and understood what he was thinking, so she smiled and said, "It seems impolite to call you Comrade Zhao now. I wonder who is older, you or my father?"

Zhao Min was stunned at first, then smiled and replied, "Your father and I grew up together, like brothers. You can treat me as your uncle and call me little uncle."

Shi Qingqian nodded, "Uncle."

"Okay..." Zhao Min's face was filled with a relieved smile. He stepped aside and made a gesture of invitation, "Let's go in. Your grandfather has been looking forward to your arrival since early morning."

Shi Qingqian and Xu Huaian followed Zhao Min into the guesthouse.

In the past, she had often gone out with her father for social events, and had met many important people, but for some reason, she felt more nervous than ever before.

Shi Qingqian felt her heartbeat getting faster and faster as the footsteps got closer, as if it was about to jump out of her throat.

She held Xu Huaian's arm tightly, and the strength in her hands unconsciously increased.

Xu Huaian looked sideways at her, patted her hand gently, and gave her silent encouragement.

Arriving at the door, Zhao Min knocked gently, then slowly opened it and said softly, "Godfather, Shi Qingqian and Xu Huaian are here."

When Shi Dawei in the room heard the sound, his slightly hunched back straightened instantly.

His eyes eagerly looked towards the door, and the moment he saw Shi Qingqian, his eyes seemed to instantly ignite a fire, filled with excitement, surprise and uncontrollable emotions.

Shi Qingqian took a deep breath and walked into the room. Her eyes met Shi Dawei's, and an inexplicable emotion flowed between the two.

Shi Qingqian mustered up the courage and called out, "Grandpa."

The word "Grandpa" was like a torrent breaking through a dam, and Shi Dawei's body trembled violently.

He suddenly stood up from the chair, walked towards Shi Qingqian with a staggering step, stretched out his weathered hands, and held Shi Qingqian's hands tightly.

Shi Dawei's hands were rough, with rough palms and slightly trembling fingers, as if telling of his inner excitement and anxiety.

His grip was very strong, tightly holding Shi Qingqian's hand, as if he was afraid that if he let go, his granddaughter would disappear from his sight.

His lips trembled slightly, tears glistened in his eyes, and his voice was choked with sobs: "My child, you are here, Grandpa... Grandpa misses you."

Shi Qingqian's eyes were also moist. She felt the strength in Shi Dawei's hands and the burning emotion in her heart. "Grandpa, I miss you too."

Xu Huaian walked forward and said respectfully, "Grandpa, this is a little gift from us to you." As he spoke, he placed the honey and royal jelly he brought on the table.

Shi Dawei took Shi Qingqian's hand and walked towards the chair, "Child, sit down, sit down."

After the four of them sat down, Shi Dawei's eyes never left Shi Qingqian. His eyes were full of pity and guilt. "My child, you have suffered a lot over the years. Grandpa was not able to be by your side to take care of you."

Shi Qingqian quickly shook her head, "Grandpa, don't say that. I'm living a good life now."

After hearing her words, Shi Dawei smiled with relief and said, "Good boy, you are such a good boy."

Zhao Min also smiled and said, "Godfather, Shi Qingqian is a sensible and strong child. Please don't blame yourself too much."

Shi Dawei sighed softly, "This child has lost his father's protection since he was young and has suffered so much. Now he finally lives a good life. Grandpa just wants to do his best to make it up to you."

Shi Dawei sighed softly, slowly stood up and walked to a small cabinet beside the bed.

He opened the drawer of the cabinet and carefully took out a somewhat old photo frame.

Shi Dawei took the photo frame and slowly walked back to Shi Qingqian. After sitting down, he handed the photo frame to Shi Qingqian, his eyes full of nostalgia: "Child, this is your father, Shi Yuan."

Shi Qingqian took the photo frame, and when her eyes fell on the photo, she was instantly stunned.

The man in the photo had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, with a look of determination and heroism. His appearance overlapped with her memory of her father when he was young, and a storm of emotions arose in her heart.

"Grandpa...you said he is my father?" Shi Qingqian was so anxious that her voice trembled.

Shi Dawei nodded: "Yes, he is your father."

Shi Qingqian held the photo frame tightly in her hand, staring at the man in the photo without blinking.

How could this be? The original owner's father not only had the same name as her father, but also looked exactly the same.

Is this all a coincidence?

Or when I’m old, I can also travel through time like her when the opportunity is right.

Because she has the same name and appearance as the original owner.

Shi Qingqian's mind was in a mess, with all kinds of thoughts intertwined.

She raised her head and looked at Shi Dawei, her lips trembling slightly as she said, "Grandpa, where is my dad?"

Maybe I'll find the answer when I meet him.

When Shi Yuan was mentioned, Shi Dawei's face turned sad. "Your father...he disappeared for a full twenty years. I only just learned of your existence. Otherwise, Grandpa would have taken you home long ago and wouldn't have let you suffer outside."

Shi Qingqian asked, "Grandpa, do you know why Dad disappeared? He was also very anxious when he left me, as if he had something urgent to do."

Shi Dawei sighed softly, his eyes filled with memories and pain. "My son, your father received a confidential mission back then. We only knew that the mission was extremely dangerous, but we had no idea of the specifics."

"Your father was a soldier. Loyalty to his country was ingrained in his bones. He would serve the country whenever it was needed. But all these years have passed, and it's like he's disappeared from the face of the earth. There's no news at all."

Over the past twenty years, Shi Dawei sometimes regretted that if he had known this would happen, he should not have agreed to let him join the army.

That's his only son.

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