Published: March 2, 2025
Taking Gul out of the research institute and standing on the open street in the core area of Beijing, Gul felt lost and confused.
He still couldn't adapt to the changes happening to him.
It was impossible for him to adapt to the changes happening to him...
Until Wen Yu gently picked up Gul and comforted him.
"I'm sorry for deceiving you for so long... But I also have my own difficulties. I know that changing races will have a huge impact on you, but compared to that impact, I would rather not want you to leave my side."
"Forgive me..."
Gul said nothing and merely buried his head in Wen Yu's embrace.
Faintly, Wen Yu seemed to feel some moisture staining his clothes.
"Where should we go? What should I do?"
"Let's go to District 3, find a place, and I'll take you to experience this world well."
...
District 3, Huarong Town.
On this day, the usually calm Huarong Town welcomed two unexpected guests.
After simply purchasing a property and furnishing the house, Wen Yu settled down with Little Gul there, passing the days with the rising and setting sun...
"Today is the official school enrollment day. When you get to school, perform well and make some friends..."
"Those kids are so weak. Also, Uncle, can you stop seeing me as a little kid?"
Gul shook his head in annoyance, trying to shake off Wen Yu's hand.
Wen Yu just smiled and then vigorously rubbed Gul's cheeks.
...
"Welcome everyone to the preschool class in Huarong Town, hello everyone."
"Teacher... good!"
Wen Yu stood outside the window, watching Gul attend his first class inside, a smile unconsciously appearing on his face.
Although Gul looked helpless, the confusion in his eyes had already diminished a lot.
A good start...
...
"Uncle, can I not attend preschool? Those little kids are so annoying."
"Uncle, this time the exam results need a parent's signature."
"Uncle, I'm going to Ma Fei's house for dinner tonight, don't wait for me."
"Uncle, do you have money? Give me some money, I want to go on a preschool trip with Wang Yu and the others."
"Uncle, this is my girlfriend... If the teacher asks you about early romance, um, you understand..."
"Uncle, I'm going to university soon, the First Military Academy, I'll come back to see you during the holidays."
"Uncle..."
"Uncle..."
...
"Democracy, prosperity, abundance, well-being."
"This is the consistent philosophy of our Beijing, and it is what we strive for and dedicate ourselves to."
"On the occasion of my sixtieth anniversary as commander-in-chief, I represent everyone to wish our world everlasting, wish our people peace and happiness, wish..."
On the television, Wen Yu was speaking gracefully, his expression stern, his gaze cold, even through the screen, one could feel the aura of a higher authority.
The now young adult Gul watched the television intently until a bowl filled with oatmeal porridge was placed before him. Only then did Gul turn his head to look at the uncle sitting beside him.
"Beer?"
Wen Yu waved the glass bottle in his hand, signaling to Gul, but Gul only made a face.
"Oatmeal with beer? Uncle, your taste is still so low..."
Despite this, Gul still accepted the drink handed to him, eating and drinking while watching the commander-in-chief deliver his speech. After a moment, Gul nudged him with his elbow.
"Uncle, is that person the same as you?"
"Guess?"
"I guess it's the same person."
"Well, and then?"
Wen Yu was not shy about revealing his identity in front of Gul, and since Gul had seen Wen Yu before, he felt it was a bit late for Gul to lay his cards on the table with that question.
"I just think it's not fair to you, Uncle. Why can that uncle look down on everyone from the clouds, while you have to accompany me through life here?"
Gul appeared indignant on the surface, but inside he bore no real resentment—he was just standing up for his uncle.
Moreover, he truly did not understand the complicated relationships among several Wen Yus.
However, Wen Yu simply shifted to another topic.
"You'll graduate this year. Have you thought about your plans for the future?"