Read Novel Full Chapter 547: His Answer Took Her by Surprise
Chapter 547: His Answer Took Her by Surprise
Gu Tinglin felt extremely dizzy, his whole world spinning, but the moment he heard her voice, his mind cleared instantly.
Was this a dying dream, or…?
He could hardly believe it, yet the person holding him was trembling uncontrollably.
He tried to embrace her back. “Father is here.”
When Jiang Ning came to her senses, she felt a bit embarrassed. After living two lifetimes and believing she understood emotions, she hadn’t expected to end up like this.
In the face of natural disasters and the end of the world, emotions seemed useless.
She had shut herself off, facing this broken world with indifference, thinking she wouldn’t get hurt.
But when the hard shell surrounding her was broken, she realized that, in the end, she was still an emotional being and had failed to control herself.
She let go and took two steps back, turning around to wipe her damp face in a hurry.
Gu Tinglin regained his composure and looked around.
He was shocked, but it didn’t seem all that surprising.
“Where is this?”
Jiang Ning’s head was buzzing, and for a moment, she didn’t know how to answer.
She took a deep breath and, after a while, managed to calm down. “You can walk out through this door.”
Gu Tinglin looked thoughtful. “Are you sure?”
This space had a connection to him, though she was the one benefiting from it.
Gu Tinglin, ever so perceptive, replied, “Perhaps, it might just be a fleeting dream.”
Jiang Ning understood what he meant, but since he had already figured it out, there was little point in hiding the truth. “The view outside is quite nice.”
Gu Tinglin opened the door, revealing a view filled with abundant crops and medicinal fields.
He saw helicopters, cruise ships, submarines, fishing boats, countless military trucks, various containers, and even fire seed containers.
Mountains of supplies were neatly stacked, so much that it was overwhelming to look at.
Even for a high-ranking officer accustomed to strong winds and rough seas, it was still an astonishing sight.
Gu Tinglin looked at her, his eyes filled with unmasked concern. “Wasn’t it exhausting and dangerous to collect all of this?”
Jiang Ning was taken aback. She hadn’t expected that to be his first reaction after seeing the space.
Even Huo Yishen had never said anything like this back then.
Her heart felt a bit numb, and the heat kept rising to her head, causing her eyes to sting. “It’s… it’s fine.”
She was used to staying calm, so she quickly got herself together. “Do you know where this space came from?”
Gu Tinglin didn’t know.
“When you gave the jade pendant to Song Yaling and she sent me to the orphanage, she also left the pendant behind.”
Jiang Ning explained the truth. “Two days before the typhoon hit, I accidentally activated it. At the time, it was only around 80 square meters. The space and the supplies were collected slowly over time.”
She paused and looked at Gu Tinglin. “If we trace it back, the space technically belongs to you, but it became bound to me by chance. Maybe you could figure out a way to take it back.”
Gu Tinglin’s expression remained calm. “The jade pendant is a Gu family heirloom, passed down for generations. But in the end, it was with you that it evolved into this space. That’s fate.”
“Since it chose you, it belongs to you. I won’t covet it.”
Thinking about her past, guilt welled up in his heart. “Besides, you’re my daughter. What’s mine is yours. I failed you as a father by missing your childhood, but at least with this space, I know you’ll be safe in this apocalypse. That eases my guilt a little.”
His answer took her by surprise.
She wanted to say something but didn’t know what to say.
After calming down a bit, Jiang Ning spoke again. “You’ve dedicated your life to the country and the people. Don’t you want to use the supplies in this space to help humanity?”
Gu Tinglin fell silent. After a long pause, he finally said, “Of course, I do. But haven’t you already been doing that?”
Jiang Ning was speechless.
If the world had sunk into chaos and countless lives were at stake, he might not have been able to hold back from asking. But now, things had stabilized.
This space was only about twenty acres, while the base housed tens of thousands of people. Even if she gave it her all, how many could she really support?
For over a decade, natural disasters had devastated the world, and human cruelty had become all too common.
When people get used to taking without working for it, it becomes an expectation. And when desire can’t be satisfied, hatred follows close behind.
Gu Tinglin would never risk his daughter’s life.
If he had to do something, it would be with a careful balance.
“Anning, I’m glad to see that after going through so much, you’ve still managed to keep your heart.”
“Do what you want. Don’t worry about anything,” Gu Tinglin patted her shoulder. “As long as I’m still standing, you won’t have to suffer.”
Jiang Ning turned around, tilting her head slightly as she forced herself to calm down.
Did he know something?
Well, it made sense. She had exchanged rare metals for a submarine at the southern military base.
After leaving the space, Gu Tinglin returned to his bed to recover. Exhausted, he soon fell into a deep sleep.
Unlike his usual sternness, there was a slight smile at the corner of his lips, and his body was completely relaxed.
Jiang Ning opened the door and found Huo Yishen waiting in the living room.
She returned to her room and told him what had just happened. “He knows about the space.”
Huo Yishen wasn’t surprised. From the moment she decided to stay, he knew this day would come sooner or later.
In fact, he wasn’t surprised by Gu Tinglin’s decision either.
He had completed his national mission. Though the land of China no longer existed, its culture and people would never fade. They would be passed down through the generations.
He had dedicated the first half of his life to the country. With the remaining years, he could make up for the lost time with his family.
When Gu Tinglin named the base “Fengcheng City,” it was clear some seeds had already been planted.
A parent’s love for their child is always deeply thoughtful.
And after everything that had happened, Jiang Ning had truly accepted Gu Tinglin.
Huo Yishen was genuinely happy for her. This was something Jiang Ning had missed in both her lifetimes, and now she finally had the chance.
Shu Xueqing returned at noon and, seeing Gu Tinglin was awake. She couldn’t hold back her tears.
Jiang Ning didn’t disturb them and went to the kitchen to prepare a meal.
At the table, nothing unexpected happened.
When lunch ended, Jiang Ning brought a bowl of medicinal rib soup to Gu Tinglin.
Gu Tinglin, worried she might have concerns, said, “Your Aunt Shu is not a complicated person. She won’t ask about things that don’t concern her.”
That had been their way of interacting for years, and they were used to it by now.
Jiang Ning nodded. “Mhm.”
After all that had happened, they both understood—now that Jiang Ning was here, many things would quietly change according to the situation.
In the afternoon, Secretary He visited again, nearly bursting into tears when he saw the chief had woken up.
Gu Tinglin was able to get out of bed and walk, so he moved back to his own home to rest.
Jiang Ning didn’t stop him. She even packed up the medications and injections, but she made sure to peel off the expiration dates from the IV bags.
As expected, a few high-ranking military officers came to visit.
Besides, Gu Tinglin had been ill for so many days. He must have had a mountain of work waiting to be handled.
Jiang Ning could only listen in as they discussed things, understanding that even when sick, with such a large base, he couldn’t just neglect his responsibilities.
By evening, an uninvited guest arrived. “Sister.”
Seeing his grin made Jiang Ning’s teeth ache.
She wondered how he always seemed to show up right when meals were ready.
This time, though, she couldn’t just pass him off with a small dish. Jiang Ning asked Doudou to fry an extra egg, half a plate of ham, canned luncheon meat, and canned fish.
Rong Sanshao couldn’t stop drooling. “Sister, you’re so good to me!”
He wasn’t holding back at all, stuffing his face with food. “Brother-in-law, it’s been ten years since I had eggs.”
The fragrant fried eggs were gone in two bites. “Little Doudou, your cooking is amazing.”
He devoured everything in sight, his mouth covered in grease.
After finishing two bowls of soft rice, Rong Sanshao finally slowed down. “Sister, has our father’s condition gotten any better?”
Father? Jiang Ning’s eyes narrowed!