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Along with the rise of its hard power, China's cultural soft power is also moving towards the world in an unprecedented manner.

The "Chinese Wave" has become a trend, no longer limited to kung fu movies and period dramas.

China's modern urban dramas, science fiction films, animations, and online literature have attracted a large following worldwide with their unique cultural perspectives, excellent productions, and imaginative settings.

Learning Chinese and understanding Chinese culture has become fashionable among young people.

The world is attracted by China's development model.

The "China Model," a highly efficient development path combining strong government guidance with market vitality and strategic technological investment, has become a model for many developing countries to study and learn from.

Officials and scholars from various countries have been coming to visit and receive training in an endless stream.

China's science and technology is a living calling card, leading the world by a wide margin.

Xiao Xuemu and Wei Wei were filled with emotion as they looked at this prosperous era, especially Wei Wei.

She had witnessed this country's journey of climbing up step by step without any assistance.

That is a history of blood and tears, a history of blood and tears written by generations of people.

But things are different now; this is a glorious history.

Their generation laid a solid foundation and a grand stage with the help of the prophets, and the future glory will be the golden age of the next generation.

The next generation will certainly live up to expectations.

Little Dumpling, Comrade Xiao Wei has not disappointed the influence of his family and the call of this great era.

He graduated with honors from a top domestic university with a degree in Computer Science and Physics, and chose to pursue further studies in the forward-looking interdisciplinary field of artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Xiao Yuanzi, also known as Li Qichen, inherited the excellent business acumen of Jiang Qi and Li Zhibin, and his companies have long been spread all over the world.

She brought China's artificial intelligence to various places, and her relationship with Xiao Wei remained as good as ever.

Like their fathers Xiao Xuemu and Li Zhibin, the two brothers worked together, one focusing on research and development and the other on communications.

“Dad, Mom, I feel that our generation’s responsibility is to take the path you’ve paved and go even further.”

Xiao Wei, who has grown into a handsome young man, spoke earnestly during a family dinner.

The mischievousness of his childhood was gone from his eyes; in its place was a curiosity and desire to conquer the unknown world, similar to that of his parents.

Wei Wei and Xiao Xuemu looked at Xiao Wei with relief, knowing that the torch was being handed over smoothly.

This era, which they helped shape, will be propelled into an even brighter future by a younger generation like him.

Occasionally, Wei Wei and Xiao Xuemu would hear some news about Li Shiyuan, and the two of them would secretly go to see him a few times.

He lived a peaceful life in Dalian, married a gentle local teacher, and had a lovely child, seemingly completely immersed in the ordinary happiness of daily life.

When he got married, Wei Wei and Xiao Xuemu gave him a lot of gifts.

Li Shiyuan knew who sent the items as soon as he saw so many precious things.

But he dared not get too close to those people because he was too special. Those people were all intelligent, and he was afraid they would realize that he was not the original Li Shiyuan.

No, he was originally Li Shiyuan, just not the Li Shiyuan that those people knew, not the genius scientist Li Shiyuan.

Therefore, it's best not to get too close to each other; it's better for everyone.

He doesn't have to fear his secrets being discovered or him being dissected and studied; those people don't have to suffer the pain of losing a close friend.

Wei Wei and Xiao Xuemu made several attempts to be friendly, but after seeing Li Shiyuan's attitude, they didn't do much more.

They no longer try to contact or search, but sincerely hope that every soul can find peace in its own time and space.

One weekend evening, Xiao Xuemu and Wei Wei stood side by side on their balcony, looking at the children playing in the park below and the dazzling city lights in the distance.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed everything in a warm golden hue.

"It seems like... I haven't felt that fear in a long time."

Xiao Xuemu gently grasped Wei Wei's hand, their fingers intertwined.

Wei Wei turned her head to look at him and smiled slightly, "Because we are here, our roots are here, and no one can separate us."

Xiao Xuemu nodded, his gaze sweeping over the scenes that symbolized the country's strength and vitality.

The high-speed maglev track faintly visible in the distance, the new energy vehicles quietly passing by on the street, the terminal in everyone's hand that integrates countless cutting-edge technologies...

All of this is the result of his and Wei Wei's hard work and dedication.

“Sometimes it feels like a dream,” Xiao Xuemu remarked.

Everything was so different from what he had first seen when he was young; there wasn't even a connection between them.

There was no family tragedy, no madness, and no feeling that the world was cold.

Those are fake. The real world is warm and happy, and their family is very happy.

"But this is a dream we have woven together, the most real and the most magnificent dream."

Wei Wei responded, her tone firm and satisfied.

Apart from the companionship of her parents, her life can be described as perfect in every other way.

But this flaw makes her life more real.

Because nothing in this world is perfect, her parents would be very proud of her if they saw what she has achieved.

Xiao Xuemu's fear has been diluted by time and replaced by a shared sense of accomplishment and deep affection.

They are no longer merely strangers in time and space, but the most profound creators and the most closely integrated components of this new era.

China is growing stronger and stronger, and they have found their eternal place and peace in this powerful torrent.

The dragon has already taken to the sky, and beneath its wings lies a thriving and prosperous land.

And they are the indispensable, resilient part of this dragon's skeleton, continuing to soar towards a higher and farther future.

(Wishing our motherland prosperity and strength)

(It's finished! Thank you all for your support. I wish you all a lifetime of peace and joy, that all your wishes come true, that your paths are smooth, that your hearts are always filled with warmth, and that your youth last forever.)