The actress is reborn and is chasing after her husband.

Upon arriving at the grave, Shu Yunrong handed a lighter to Shu Xiangjun so he could light the incense and candles. Xi Molin offered flowers, and Shu Xiangyu took out paper money to burn.

"Mo Mo, is there only one grave in your family?"

Seeing that half the hillside was covered with newly built graves, Shu Xiangjun felt a sense of gloom. If it weren't for his family, he wouldn't have dared to come alone.

Xi Molin quietly wiped away her tears and whispered, "This is my parents' house, the one next to it is my grandparents', my brother is buried near the school, and my maternal grandmother is in her hometown, which is very far from here..."

Shu Xiangjun nodded sadly, lit incense and candles, and placed half of each half on either side of the grave.

Shu Yunrong quickly cleared away the weeds that had grown around the grave.

After finishing all that, the Shu siblings, as the younger generation, kowtowed to the Momo family.

Shu Xiangyu solemnly prayed in his heart, "Please rest assured, we will take good care of Momo, and please bless her so that she may always be safe and healthy."

After bowing to him, Shu Yunrong lit three cigarettes and stood in front of the tomb.

After hanging up the Qingming paper and lighting the firecrackers, Shu Yunrong and the others went ahead to wait, leaving Momo to talk to her family alone.

After bowing to his family, Schimerin sat in the middle of the grave, leaning against the seemingly cold tombstone.

She wasn't afraid of this place; on the contrary, she felt especially at ease because her dear parents and grandparents were there.

She took out her harmonica from her pocket, put it to her lips, and played her best piece, "Farewell," a simple tune that was also her favorite.

The long, lyrical music, carrying a longing for loved ones, resonated through the mountains and forests of her hometown…

After she finished playing the piece, she put away her harmonica, tears slowly streaming down her face.

"Mom and Dad, Grandpa and Grandma, I'm doing very well at Rong's and Yang's house. They love me just like you do. My sister and brother are also very good to me, so you don't need to worry too much. I might not be able to come back to see you often in the future, but when I grow up and can come back on my own, I will definitely come back frequently. I've not only learned to play the harmonica, but I've also learned Taekwondo. I'm not afraid of being bullied anymore. I want to become a useful person in the future, and I will live well, carrying your hopes..."

"It's getting late, I have to go now. I'll come back to see you all again next time."

She wiped away the silent tears on her cheeks with her sleeve.

Even though she misses them, she can't stay here with them now. The only thing she can do is carry that hope of life and see more of the world for them.

Shu Xiangyu's worried gaze remained fixed on the graves. Upon seeing the silent, forlorn figure, she quickly approached, embraced her with concern, and softly comforted her, "Don't be too sad, we'll come back to see them often with you..."

Finally releasing his emotions, Schimerlin hugged her tightly and nodded in her arms.

She longed for this warm and comforting care to ease her sadness. She bravely faced the vicissitudes of the past and was ready to embrace the sunrise of the future.

On the way down the mountain, Shu Xiangyu suggested planting a tree in front of Momo's family graves, so that it could stand guard over them in her place and express their grief.

Both Xi Molin and Shu Yunrong had no objections.

However, it's too late this time, so I'll have to wait until I come back next time to buy a sapling and plant it.

Around 3 p.m., they arrived at the ruins of Walen Town Middle School to pay tribute to Momo's brother and offer flowers to the students who died at the school.

Like summer flowers in full bloom, many of these young people have never left the mountains to see the outside world.

The merciless earthquake took away their vibrant lives in an instant.

Those who survived may seem to have settled into a normal life, but the loss of loved ones remains like an incurable wound in their hearts.

Around 5 p.m., they boarded the last bus back to Jiangyan, bidding farewell to their quiet hometown.

Back in Qizhou, Shu Xiangyu took a late-night train back to school.

Before leaving, she and Momo returned to their room, and she handed over the things she had secretly bought in Chengdu to her.

"panda…"

Ximerlin looked down at the cute panda keychain in her hand, somewhat surprised. She didn't even know when her sister had bought it.

"Your birthday is coming up soon, right? Here's a little gift for you. How about it? Do you like it?"

Shu Xiangyu sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her expectantly.

My sister actually remembered her birthday.

She looked up, her eyes sparkling, and smiled with extraordinary joy: "I like it, I like it very much."

“I remember there are many wild giant pandas in your hometown. They are our country’s most adorable and precious national treasures. Next time we go back, we can go and see the real giant pandas.”

"Um... thank you, sister."

Schimerling will always carry the panda keychain with her, just like her sister is by her side.

Shu Xiangyu sincerely hopes that she can continue to be happy and gradually let go of the pain of the past.

These days of separation and reunion passed quickly.

Schimerling has finally graduated from junior high school and is about to be promoted to the high school section of the same school.

Shu Xiangjun also successfully survived three years of high school.

After the college entrance examination results were released, he and Shu Yunrong had a major disagreement when it came to filling out college applications.

His score was quite good, exceeding the first-tier university admission line in many places by 40 or 50 points.

He wanted to choose architecture as his major in college, but Shu Yunrong insisted that he apply for the Armed Police Command major. The father and son each held their own opinions and neither would give in.

Yang Yufen was caught in the middle, torn between them.

“Dad, although Xiangjun’s score is more than ten points above the cutoff for the Armed Police Academy, it’s not the best choice. Since he likes architectural design, we should respect his choice. He’s obviously matured a lot now and wouldn’t joke around with his future.”

Shu Xiangyu, who had returned from summer vacation, tried to persuade her father.

She's had some good luck these past two years, playing minor roles in several dramas, and her experience has changed, showing a more multifaceted perspective on things.

She experienced the ups and downs of life at school and on set, and was even schemed against and framed. It was because of her love for the craft that she was able to study harder and become more resilient in the face of setbacks.

Shu Yunrong's tone softened slightly as she sighed, "I was thinking that after he graduates from the Armed Police Academy, with my abilities, I can arrange a good job for him in the detachment. As long as he follows the rules and works diligently, he will never have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of his life."

Upon hearing this, Shu Xiangjun suddenly stood up and said angrily, "I don't want to be like you, staying in the detachment all year round and only coming back a few times a year. I can't stand that kind of hardship. Even if I don't go to university, I will never go to the Armed Police Academy."

Hearing his resolute refusal, Shu Yunrong pointed at him, her expression cold and stern: "Say that again!"

Yang Yufen, who was standing nearby, quickly shielded Shu Xiangjun behind her. She knew her husband's temper all too well; he might just beat their son.

"You two should talk this out. You need to think carefully about your college application choices."

Shu Yunrong was at a loss for what to do with him and gradually gave up: "I've tried to talk to him nicely, but he just won't listen. Would I really hurt him?"

Shu Xiangyu frowned and said, "Dad, your generation always has the idea of ​​your son following in your footsteps. You've been in the military for many years and often look down on those emerging industries, always feeling that they're not doing proper work. You're pressuring him like this now because you think the same way. Times have changed, you can't keep thinking like that."

Sitting next to her, Xi Molin looked at the smoke-filled living room. She hesitated for a long time, and seeing that they couldn't reason with each other, she looked up at Rong's father and suddenly said, "Rong's father, just let Xiangjun study the major he likes. I will also be taking the college entrance examination in three years. I will definitely apply to the Armed Police Command Academy then!"

As soon as she said this, the whole family looked at her, all of them surprised.

But they knew her character all too well. Her grades at school weren't the best, but they weren't bad either. Her considerations were more about fulfilling Shu Yunrong's wish and relieving Shu Xiangjun's troubles.

Shu Xiangyu put his arm around her shoulder and gently comforted her, "You don't need to do this..."

Xi Molin lowered his head and said sincerely, "Actually, this is also one of my wishes. During the 2008 earthquake, if it weren't for so many armed police officers saving us, I might not be here anymore. Rong's father has always been my role model. I have wanted to become an armed police officer like him for a long time... Don't think I'm forcing myself. I really want to be an armed police officer!"

Shu Xiangyu gently touched her cool right ear with his long, slender, fair hand and said with satisfaction, "In the past two years, our Momo has not only grown taller and more mature, but has also become much more sensible and mature."

Having experienced so many major events, she is much more mature than her classmates of the same age, and naturally considers many things more comprehensively.

"Fine, whatever you want. Fill in whichever you want... But don't feel pressured, Momo. Study whatever you want in the future. We respect your wishes."

Shu Yunrong finally gave in.

Although he longed for his son to become a useful member of the armed police force, just like him, unfortunately, his heart was not in that field, and forcing him would be futile.

Shu Xiangjun happily turned and ran upstairs, not forgetting to shout, "Wooden Head, I love you the most..."

Shu Xiangyu scolded him with exasperation, "You brat, you've come back to life again."

After cursing, he laughed again. Although the family had been arguing, things were resolved amicably.

Shu Xiangyu knew that her parents were much more open-minded in every way than other families.

The two women adhered to the principle of voluntary self-study in their education. Their opposition to the Prime Minister's choice this time was also due to his tendency to be fickle and indecisive. They feared that he would not master his skills and would not be able to apply them in the future, which would lead to regret.

Even though they were all unwilling to believe her determination, Shimmerling secretly made up her mind that she would make this her goal to strive for over the next three years.