Rejecting Tsinghua and Peking Universities: I Will Lead Harbin Institute of Technology to World Lead

All of humanity in the solar system participated in this ceremony commemorating heroes.

Three days of mourning, three days of tears, three days of remembrance.

From Mercury to Pluto, every human-made planet is immersed in a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

Heroes' monuments rise in the central square of every city, their black surfaces densely covered with the names of the fallen.

Those names gleamed with golden light in the sunlight, like countless eyes forever watching over the homeland they protected with their lives.

On the first day, Lin Feng stood in front of the Earth's Heroes Monument and personally lit the first incense stick.

He didn't say anything, but simply bowed deeply three times.

The first bow is dedicated to the warriors who charged into battle.

The second bow is dedicated to those compatriots who have made silent contributions behind the scenes.

The third bow is dedicated to all the heroic souls who sacrificed themselves for the continuation of human civilization.

Behind him are hundreds of millions of fellow human beings.

Everyone bowed at the same time, shed tears at the same time, and placed the white flowers in their hands in front of the monument.

White flowers covered the square, the streets, and the entire city.

Like a white ocean, pure and solemn.

The next day, Lin Feng went to the Mars Heroes Monument.

Mars' atmosphere has returned to normal, and is even purer than before the war.

The monument stands in the center of Mars’ largest city, surrounded by sculptures of rare metals extracted from plundered resources.

The sculptures are incredibly lifelike, depicting soldiers charging into battle, sailors piloting warships, and scientists working tirelessly in laboratories until their last breath.

Each sculpture tells a story of a hero, and each story brings tears to the eyes of the viewer.

Lin Feng paused before each sculpture, gazing at them quietly and paying his respects in silence.

On the third day, he returned to Earth and attended the closing ceremony of the memorial service.

"The heroes are gone."

Lin Feng's voice resounded throughout the entire solar system, deep and powerful.

"But their spirit will always be with us."

"Their sacrifice will be forever remembered."

"Their names will forever be engraved on the historical monument of human civilization."

"Humanity will not forget."

Never.

After the three-day memorial ceremony, the entire solar system entered a period of rest and recuperation.

All military operations were suspended, all warships were docked in port, and all soldiers went home to rest.

People are beginning to return to normal life, work, study, and spend time with their families.

But in everyone's heart, those three days are etched in memory, those names are etched in memory, and the suffering that humanity has endured and the enemies it has overcome are etched in memory.

After it was over, Lin Feng returned to the capital city of Blue Star.

He was ready to spend quality time with his family; everyone was exhausted from this cosmic war.

Lin Feng himself was also exhausted.

From the blue planet to the solar system, from the solar system to the colorful galaxy, from the colorful galaxy to the cosmic battlefield.

Throughout his journey, he led humanity to overcome one powerful civilization after another and to cross one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after another.

He never backed down, never hesitated, and never complained of being tired.

But this time, he was truly exhausted.

It's not physical exhaustion, but mental weariness.

Watching countless compatriots sacrifice themselves before their eyes, watching planets shatter in the flames of war, watching those young lives turn to ashes in the starry sky.

That feeling was more painful than any knife wound, and heavier than any fatigue.

Lin Feng boarded a shuttle and landed in the suburbs of Beijing from the spaceport.

He didn't notify anyone, didn't arrange any ceremony, he just quietly stepped out of the shuttle and stood on that familiar land.

The sky in Beijing is very blue, and the sun is very warm.

The skyscrapers in the distance gleamed in the sunlight, and the streets were bustling with traffic and people coming and going.

Business as usual.

everything is fine.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and smelled the faint fragrance of flowers in the air, the scent of his hometown.

His lips curled up slightly, revealing a long-lost smile.

Then, he started walking towards home.

Lin Feng's father, Lin Guodong, mother, Su Wenqing, and wife, Shen Moran, all knew that Lin Feng had worked hard.

They didn't go to pick them up at the airport, nor did they prepare a grand welcoming ceremony.

Because they knew that Lin Feng didn't need those things.

All he needed was a quiet home, a simple meal, and a warm greeting.

The moment Lin Feng pushed open the door, the three of them stood up at the same time.

Lin Guodong stood in the center of the living room, looking at his son who had grown into the leader of all human civilization, his eyes slightly reddening.

His lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just nodded heavily.

Su Wenqing strode forward, grabbed Lin Feng's hand, and looked him up and down.

Tears welled in her eyes, and her voice choked with emotion: "You've lost weight...you've lost so much weight..."

Shen Moran stood behind, not saying a word, just quietly watching Lin Feng.

Her eyes were glistening with tears, but a gentle smile played on her lips.

She stepped forward and gently took Lin Feng's other hand.

"I'm back."

Her voice was soft and gentle, like a spring breeze.

Lin Feng looked at the three people in front of him, and at the home he had fought so hard to protect, and his eyes welled up with tears.

"I'm back."

His voice was a little hoarse, but every word was full of warmth.

The whole family accompanied Lin Feng on a tour of the entire solar system.

This was not an ordinary trip, but a special journey.

Lin Guodong wanted to see the starry sky his son protected, Su Wenqing wanted to see the place where her son fought, and Shen Moran wanted to see the battlefield for which her husband had given everything.

Lin Feng did not refuse.

He took his family and set off from Earth, first going to the moon.

The human base on the moon has expanded dozens of times, with huge domed cities stretching across the lunar surface, where hundreds of thousands of people live and work.

Standing on the observation deck of the domed city, Lin Guodong looked at the blue Earth in the distance, filled with emotion.

"When you decided to build a lunar base, I thought you were taking too much of a risk."

He turned to look at Lin Feng, his eyes filled with pride.

"Looking back now, I was too conservative."

Lin Feng smiled but didn't say anything.

Next, they went to Mars.

Mars' atmosphere has recovered, and the surface temperature is gradually becoming suitable, so the first settlers have begun to settle here.

Lin Feng took his family to visit Hope City, the largest city on Mars.

This city is built on the largest plain on Mars, with a huge ecological dome covering the entire city area, where trees are shady, flowers are in full bloom, and streams flow.

Su Wenqing walked along the city streets, looking at the children playing in the sunshine, her eyes filled with affection.

"These children are able to live happily here because of you."

She held Lin Feng's hand and said softly.

"Mom, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts."

Lin Feng shook his head, unwilling to take credit.

Then, they went to Jupiter.

Jupiter's new constellation of moons has taken shape in orbit, each moon being an independent space city where tens of thousands of people work and live.

Lin Feng took his family to visit the spaceport in Jupiter's orbit, where hundreds of Dapeng and Kuafu warships were docked.

Those warships, scarred by the war, are now undergoing comprehensive repairs and upgrades.

Lin Guodong stood in front of the porthole of the spaceport, looking at those massive warships, and remained silent for a long time.

"son."

He finally spoke, his voice a little hoarse.

"You've worked hard."

Lin Feng turned his head and looked at the white hair at his father's temples, his nose tingling with emotion.

"Dad, it's not hard work."

He said softly, "It's what I should do."

Finally, they went to Saturn.

Saturn's rings refract sunlight into a rainbow of colors, a breathtaking sight.

Lin Feng stood with his family on Titan, Saturn's largest moon, gazing up at its magnificent rings.

Shen Moran stood beside him and gently leaned on his shoulder.

"Is it pretty?"

Lin Feng asked.

"nice."

Shen Moran replied softly, "But not as pretty as you."

Lin Feng paused for a moment, then smiled.

That was the first time in three months that he had truly laughed out loud.

Seeing the changes in the entire solar system, everyone felt proud of Lin Feng.

Lin Guodong is proud because his son has grown from an ordinary teenager into a leader of all human civilization.

Su Wenqing was proud because her son never gave up in countless desperate situations and ultimately led humanity to victory.

Shen Moran was proud because her husband had fought for the future of humanity day and night, never retreating or wavering.

They traveled throughout the entire solar system, seeing every human-inhabited planet and every rebuilt home.

Hope City on Mars, Spaceport on Jupiter, Titan Base on Saturn, Research Station on Uranus, Resource Mining Area on Neptune.

Lin Feng's footprints can be found in every place.

Every place bears witness to the rise of humankind.

Lin Feng had a very relaxed time during these three months, but he understood that for human civilization as a whole to survive, it needed to continue to grow stronger.

Easy days always pass quickly.

The three-month rest period is drawing to a close before we know it.

Lin Feng spends his days eating, taking walks, and chatting with his family, living the simplest and most ordinary life.

He would accompany Su Wenqing to the market to buy groceries in the early morning, play chess and drink tea with Lin Guodong in the afternoon, and take a walk with Shen Moran in the courtyard in the evening.

Those seemingly insignificant little things were the most precious moments for Lin Feng.

But he always knew in his heart that such days would not last long.

Although humanity has won the space war, plundered the resources of eight civilizations, and upgraded its technology, this is far from enough.

The universe is too big, too deep, and too dangerous.

The purple galaxy deep within the colorful Milky Way, the secrets hidden behind the mysterious Avatar civilization, and the unknown threats in the depths of the universe.

Everything awaits humankind.

Everything is watching closely.

Humans must constantly become stronger in order to survive.

Keep moving forward, keep climbing, keep surpassing.

This is the destiny of human civilization, and it is also Lin Feng's destiny.

Three months later, Lin Feng parted ways with his family and returned to the front-line command post.

On the day of parting, it was drizzling in the capital.

Lin Feng stood at the door of his house, carrying a simple bag, looking at his family in front of him.

Lin Guodong stood at the door, silent for a long time, before finally patting his son's shoulder heavily.

"Go."

His voice was deep and firm, "We've got your family here."

With tears in her eyes, Su Wenqing straightened Lin Feng's collar and said softly, "Take care of yourself, don't overwork yourself."

Lin Feng nodded, his throat tightening slightly.

Shen Moran stepped forward and gently hugged him.

"I'm waiting for you."

Her voice was soft and gentle, yet it carried an unwavering determination.

"No matter how long it takes, I will wait for you."

Lin Feng hugged her tightly and whispered in her ear:

"Wait for me to come back."

Then, he let go of her hand, turned around, and walked into the rain.

There was no turning back.

Because he knew that once he turned back, he wouldn't be able to leave.

Behind him, Shen Moran stood at the door, watching his figure grow further and further away, and tears finally fell silently.

But she did not try to stop her.

Because she knew that her husband was a hero of all human civilization.

He has a more important mission and a broader horizon.

All she could do was stay here and wait for him to come home.

Lin Feng boarded the shuttle and flew towards the spaceport.

Through the porthole, he looked at the blue planet that was gradually shrinking, at the home he had fought so hard to protect.

A resolute light burned in his eyes.

It's been three months.

I've had enough rest.

It's time to go.

The shuttle broke through the atmosphere and entered space.

Ahead lies an endless starry sky.

It is an unknown challenge.

It is the future of human civilization.