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After returning from the "Ordinary Glory" instance world, Su Ning did not linger in the spatial world and went directly back to his mansion in the real world through the portal.

The living room was brightly lit, and his wife, Chen Xiaojun, was sitting on the sofa watching TV. Hearing the noise, she turned around and asked, "You're back? Why are you so late today?"

She was wearing loungewear, her hair loosely tied up, and she looked gentle and serene.

No one would guess that this adorable woman is the eccentric film and television boss, let alone imagine that this powerful woman in the entertainment industry would have this side to her.

Her eyes were filled with affection and surprise as she looked at Su Ning, as if Su Ning was her everything.

Su Ning stood at the door, looking at her, a feeling that was hard to describe welling up inside her.

Having experienced so much in the dungeon world—starting a business, investing, family feuds, emotional entanglements…

Back in reality, seeing this familiar wife evoked a strange sense of disorientation, as if from another world.

"What's wrong? Why are you just standing there?" Chen Xiaojun put down the remote and came over. "You don't look well. Are you tired?"

Su Ning didn't say anything, but suddenly stepped forward and hugged her tightly.

He held her very tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his body.

Chen Xiaojun was startled by his hug, but quickly relaxed and hugged Su Ning back, "What's wrong? What happened?"

"No." Su Ning buried her face in Chen Xiaojun's shoulder. "I just missed you."

"You already miss each other after only a few hours apart?" Chen Xiaojun laughed. "You're getting more and more cheesy."

Su Ning didn't explain, he just held her.

In the dungeon world, he had Lan Qianyi, Li Shiyan, and even maintained a special relationship with Gao Yue.

But none of those relationships felt as grounded and warm as the one with Chen Xiaojun.

Because this is his wife in the real world, his legal partner, and the person he should cherish most.

After hugging her for a while, Su Ning finally let go of her.

"Are you hungry? I'll cook you some late-night snacks?" Chen Xiaojun asked.

"No need." Su Ning pulled her to sit down on the sofa. "Xiaojun, I have something to tell you."

"What are you saying so seriously?"

Su Ning took out the small jade bottle from his pocket, opened it, and poured out a pale red "Devotion Pill".

"What is this?" Chen Xiaojun asked curiously.

“A kind of… health supplement,” Su Ning said vaguely. “I recently got my hands on it; it’s good for your health. Take one.”

Chen Xiaojun took the pill, smelled it, and said, "It smells quite nice. Can I really eat it?"

"Yes, would I ever hurt you?"

Chen Xiaojun glanced at him, then put the pill in her mouth without further hesitation.

I was hoping to have a sip of water to soothe myself, but I discovered that the pills melted instantly in my mouth.

"It doesn't taste like anything! But how can it melt in your mouth?"

"You'll feel it soon."

"Hmph! Always so strange and weird."

The two then sat on the sofa and continued watching TV.

About ten minutes later, Chen Xiaojun suddenly turned to look at Su Ning, her eyes looking somewhat different.

“Su Ning…” she called Su Ning’s name softly.

"Ok?"

“I…I suddenly feel…” Chen Xiaojun’s face flushed slightly, “I feel you are so handsome and charming. I…I love you so much.”

"..." Su Ning knew that the pill had taken effect.

Su Ning held her hand: "I love you too."

"Then...then you have to stay with me forever and never leave me." Chen Xiaojun leaned on his shoulder. "You have to promise me that we'll be together for all eternity."

"I promise."

Chen Xiaojun smiled with satisfaction and hugged his arm even tighter.

Looking at his wife nestled beside him, Su Ning felt both at ease and complicated.

He felt reassured because, from now on, Chen Xiaojun would be absolutely loyal and devoted to him, and would never betray him.

This provides a great guarantee for one's development in the real world.

The complexity stems from the fact that this surge in prices was ultimately achieved through medication, which makes Suning feel somewhat unreal.

But Suning quickly came to terms with it, realizing that he and Chen Xiaojun were husband and wife and should trust and be loyal to each other.

The elixir only strengthened this relationship; it did not change its essence.

Moreover, since I will be traveling between various instance worlds in the future, I will need someone in the real world to help me protect them.

Chen Xiaojun has taken the "Devotion Pill," making her the most reliable candidate and Suning's most trusted confidante.

"By the way, Xiaojun," Su Ning said, "I might be traveling a lot for work lately. I'll have to take care of things at home."

“It’s okay, don’t worry about what you’re doing,” Chen Xiaojun said. “I’ll take good care of the family. But… you have to promise me you’ll call me every day, and you can’t lose contact.”

"Okay, I'll call every day."

"Also, you're not allowed to mess around outside." Chen Xiaojun looked at him. "I know your career is booming now, and there are many temptations outside. But you must remember, you have me."

These words sounded a bit domineering, but Suning could tell that he cared.

"Don't worry, I won't do anything reckless," Su Ning replied dismissively.

In fact, Chen Xiaojun also knew about Suning's special hobby, which was that he liked to collect beautiful women almost like a stamp collector.

She had even realized that Su Ning and her best friend Li Yunxiao had a secret, but she loved Su Ning too much, so she chose to remain oblivious.

"That's good." Chen Xiaojun kissed him with satisfaction. "I'll go run you a bath. You've had a long day, a bath will make you feel better."

"Then you'd better keep me company tonight."

"Okay! It's up to you."

Then Chen Xiaojun got up and went to the bathroom.

Suning sat on the sofa, listening to the sound of water coming from the bathroom, feeling very calm.

The real world, the dungeon world, the spatial world...

I can now move freely between the three.

Every world has things to do and responsibilities to bear.

In the real world, I have to manage Daning Capital and Tiangong Automobile, as well as take care of my family and my female confidantes.

In the dungeon world, you need to complete tasks and restore your memories.

In the spatial world, one must continuously grow stronger and enhance one's true power.

It sounds tiring, but Suning feels fulfilled.

Moreover, now that I have the Unwavering Devotion Pill, my home front in the real world is secure, and I can explore other worlds with greater peace of mind.

As for the remaining two pills... let's keep them for now.

Maybe I'll need it someday.

Maybe I'll never need it.

In any case, Suning now has more choices and more possibilities.

This is an enormous opportunity for Suning, who was once just an ordinary person.

The next step is to seize these opportunities and live a different kind of life.

The bathroom door opened, and Chen Xiaojun poked her head out. "The water's ready, come and take a bath."

"coming."

Suning got up and walked towards the bathroom.

He also embarked on a brand new chapter in his life.

……

After taking a hot bath, Su Ning carried Chen Xiaojun back to the bedroom.

Perhaps it was the effect of the "Devotion Pill," but Chen Xiaojun was exceptionally enthusiastic and proactive tonight.

The two lingered for a long time, only stopping in the middle of the night.

After it was over, Chen Xiaojun was so tired that she fell asleep quickly, leaning against Su Ning's chest, breathing evenly.

Suning, however, was not sleepy at all.

Looking at the bedroom ceiling, the thoughts of the dungeon world came to mind again.

Especially those "missing memories," the system said that he had experienced many dungeon worlds, but could only recall a few now.

What about the others? What were those worlds he had been to but now forgotten like?
This thought gnawed at Suning's heart like a cat's claws.

Finally, she couldn't resist any longer. She gently moved Chen Xiaojun's arm away, got out of bed, and went to the study.

After closing the study door, he allowed his consciousness to enter the spatial world.

"System, I'd like to see other instance worlds."

[Okay! Host]

The altar beneath their feet reappeared, and countless portals appeared one by one.

Each light gate has a simple label next to it...

Joy of Life, The World, Like a Flowing River, In the Name of the People...

Suning looked at them one by one, and finally his gaze settled on a portal called "The Most Beautiful Youth".

"What is the background of this instance world?" he asked.

【The Most Beautiful Youth: In the 1960s, a group of college students responded to the nation's call and came to the Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm to create artificial forests in the desert, turning the barren land into an oasis】

Saihanba? Afforestation?

This sounded completely different from the dungeon world he was used to.

But for some reason, Suning felt a strange sense of closeness to this story.

Perhaps it's because... there are fragments of this world in my missing memories?

Can I enter this world?

[Yes! But the host needs to choose an identity.]

The star map unfolds, revealing several selectable identities:
1. University student volunteers;
2. Forestry technician;

3. Local farmers;

4. Forestry Bureau cadre...

After thinking for a moment, Su Ning chose the fourth option – a forestry bureau cadre.

[Identity confirmed: Deputy Director of Weichang Forestry Bureau, in charge of logistics]

[Background Setting: You are a veteran volunteer army commander who returned to China after serving in the Korean War. Upon returning home, you volunteered to work in the most arduous areas and were appointed as the deputy director of the Weichang Forestry Bureau, responsible for logistical support.]

Volunteer Corps Commander? That's an interesting identity.

"What's the timing?"

[The story begins: In the spring of 1962, the first group of university students arrived in Saihanba]

"Okay, that's it."

Suning made a decision.

Back in the study in the real world, looking at Chen Xiaojun sleeping soundly, I felt a pang of guilt...

They've just gotten back, and they're leaving again.

But curiosity prevailed over guilt.

Su Ning left a note on the bedside table: "Xiaojun, there's an urgent matter at Daning Capital, I have to go on a business trip for a few days. Take care of yourself, I'll call you every day."

Then I returned to the study, took a deep breath, and entered the spatial world.

……

At this moment, Su Ning stood on the mysterious altar in the spatial world, walking towards the portal to "The Most Beautiful Youth".

The feeling of passing through the portal was amazing, like passing through a curtain of water. It was a little cool, but I got used to it quickly.

When Su Ning opened her eyes again, she found herself standing in a simple office.

The room was small, with a portrait of Chairman Mao and several certificates of merit for outstanding production workers pasted on the walls.

An old wooden table, two chairs, and a filing cabinet.

On the table was an enamel mug with the words "Serve the People" printed on it.

He looked down at himself and saw that he was wearing a faded military uniform without collar insignia, but it was clearly an officer's uniform.

A Parker pen was pinned to his chest; he remembered it as a prize he had captured on the Korean battlefield.

"Deputy Director Su!" someone called from outside the door.

Su Ning responded, "Come in."

A young man in his early twenties pushed open the door and came in, wearing work clothes and a hat, his face still showing signs of naivety: "Deputy Director Su, the college student from Beijing has arrived! He's in the bureau's conference room!"

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Su Ning followed the young man out of the office.

Outside is a small courtyard with earthen walls and tiled houses, a typical northern government compound.

Several bicycles were parked in the yard, and some farm tools were piled up in the corner.

The air was dry, and the wind carried the smell of sand.

This is the paddock in 1962.

Su Ning composed himself and walked towards the conference room.

On the way, he quickly organized the background information fed into his system:
My current identity is Su Ning, 32 years old, former regimental commander of a regiment of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army, who fought in Korea and was wounded.

After returning to China in 1958, he could have stayed in Beijing or Baoding, the provincial capital, but he volunteered to work in Saihanba, the most arduous region.

Last year, he was appointed as the deputy director of Weichang Forestry Bureau, in charge of logistics.

To put it simply, it means providing food, lodging, and supplies.

The group of college students who came today were selected from universities in Beijing, Tianjin, Baoding, Harbin and other places. It is said that there are more than 30 of them, and they want to establish a mechanized forest farm in Saihanba to turn the desert into an oasis.

The task was arduous, the conditions were harsh, and only eight people came.

And he, Suning, is responsible for ensuring the basic living needs of these young people.

Thinking of this, Su Ning felt a surge of responsibility.

In the world of "Ordinary Glory", he invests, makes money, and builds a career.

But here, we need to do something more practical...

Support a group of young people to plant trees in the desert and change the ecological environment.

This is much more meaningful than making money.

……

We've arrived at the meeting room.

Pushing open the door, I found the room filled with young people.

The men wore Zhongshan suits or military uniforms, while the women wore Lenin suits and had braids.

Everyone sat upright, their eyes filled with anticipation and enthusiasm.

"Comrades, this is Deputy Director Su from our Weichang Forestry Bureau, who is in charge of your logistical support," said Yu Zhenglai, Director of Chengde Forestry Bureau, who was presiding over the meeting.

All eyes were drawn to Suning, immediately captivated by his imposing figure.

Moreover, Suning possesses a carefree spirit that transcends the times, which immediately caught the attention of the female students present.

Su Ning stepped forward, cleared his throat, and said, "Comrades, welcome to Saihanba. My name is Su Ning. If you have any difficulties in your lives, you can come to me."

applause.

Looking at these young faces, Su Ning suddenly felt very at ease.

Suddenly I realized that the stories of this world are bound to be very exciting.

What I need to do is to do my best to help these young people achieve their dreams.

Turn the desert into an oasis.

Let us dedicate our youth to this land.

This is "The Most Beautiful Youth".

And he was ready.

"Director Su, my name is Qin Xuemei! I'm from Guangxi."

"Director Su, my name is Meng Yue! I'm from Hubei."

"Wu Yansheng! A native of the capital."

"Sui Zhichao! A native of Tianjin."

"Shen Mengyin! From Shanghai."

"Yan Xiangli! A native of Sichuan."

"Ji Xiurong! She's from Chengde."

"That Da Kui! Ji Xiurong's childhood sweetheart."

...(End of chapter)