The events that followed were unclear to Chen Jinzhao.
He only felt some noise in his ears, and as time passed, these sounds gradually faded away.
Chen Jinzhao felt as if he was in the universe, with no sound coming from his surroundings, nor a trace of light.
He didn't know how long it had been.
When Chen Jinzhao heard movement by his ear again, he tried his best to open his eyes.
The dazzling light forced him to squint, but fortunately, he slowly adapted to the light.
Soon.
Chen Jinzhao understood where he was—
In a hospital again.
He first felt the changes in his body.
To his surprise, his body was very healthy, and he felt no discomfort.
There was only fatigue from not moving his body for too long.
Chen Jinzhao tried to lift his hand, only to realize there seemed to be someone by his side. He looked down and saw a pair of bright, watery eyes staring at him.
They made eye contact for a moment.
Chen Jinzhao smiled.
The owner of these eyes immediately showed a look of joy and said loudly, "Dad, you're finally awake!"
"I'm going to tell Mom the news!"
Her daughter's face was filled with excitement. Chen Jinzhao struggled to sit up and, holding his daughter's hand, asked, "Xiao Sinian, how long did Dad sleep this time?"
Chen Sinian tilted her head and counted on her fingers.
After counting several times, she said uncertainly, "It's been several months?"
"I don't remember clearly."
Chen Jinzhao scanned the room and finally saw the latest date on a device, confirming he had been in a coma for about three months.
"This feeling is really bad, sleeping for three months." Chen Jinzhao shook his head.
Chen Sinian climbed onto Chen Jinzhao.
It was evident that the little one was very fond of Chen Jinzhao. After Chen Jinzhao had a moment of affection with his daughter, there was movement at the door.
"Oh, Auntie Xu is here," Chen Sinian said.
Xu Nianqing rushed over immediately.
Seeing Chen Jinzhao awake, she let out a long sigh of relief, repeatedly saying, "It's good that you're awake, it's good that you're awake..."
Chen Jinzhao patted his daughter's head, "Go and call Mom over."
The little girl knew she was a bit out of place in the hospital room, so she quickly climbed off the bed and left.
Xu Nianqing walked to the bedside and said to Chen Jinzhao, "This time you only fell into a coma for three months, which is fortunate in misfortune."
At least he didn't lose his memory for three years like last time.
"I feel no different than before I fell unconscious. I suppose it's your doing. I've troubled you again this time," Chen Jinzhao said.
Xu Nianqing smiled gently, "What trouble? I was just trying anything at first. I didn't expect to succeed in your body, but the other test subjects weren't as lucky as you."
All test subjects except Chen Jinzhao had died.
"During the three months I was unconscious, a lot of big things must have happened?" Chen Jinzhao guessed. Xu Nianqing nodded, "Yes, indeed many significant events have occurred. We have ignited a war in the East Sea, and it has reached the main island of Dongying."
"What?!"
Chen Jinzhao exclaimed, and a commanding aura emanated from him.
Xu Nianqing continued, "Calm down first and let me explain slowly."
Chen Jinzhao clenched his fists, wishing he could appear on the battlefield right now and plant the flag of Hua Guo on the sacred mountain of Dongying!
The shame of a hundred years ago, was it finally to be washed away?
In Xu Nianqing's narration, Chen Jinzhao finally understood the sequence of events.
Three months ago.
Chaos erupted within Hua Guo, with the central government's decrees unable to reach the provinces.
Coupled with the sabotage by Black Blood organization infiltrators from within, Hua Guo descended into utter pandemonium.
That was not all.
Precisely at that time, Xu Hanchen contracted Alzheimer's disease. Mitri seized this rare opportunity to instigate Xinluo and Dongying to wage war in eastern Hua Guo, directly igniting this powder keg, forcing Hua Guo to respond.
As for Mitri, he did not directly intervene but provided a continuous supply of new weapons to Dongying and Xinluo from behind the scenes.
"What about the island to the southeast?" Chen Jinzhao was concerned about this.
Xu Nianqing said calmly, "It's as good as secured. Only some remnants remain to be wiped out; most have surrendered."
Chen Jinzhao breathed a sigh of relief, "Then the southern waters..."
That area was also a crucial strategic point that Hua Guo had to control. However, smaller countries to the south were coveting this region, so Chen Jinzhao worried it might fall into turmoil.
"The southern waters are calm. Those small countries understand a fundamental truth—they are too close to Hua Guo and can only survive under our breath," Xu Nianqing said this with extreme coldness, making Chen Jinzhao realize how much this woman had changed.
After Xu Nianqing's explanation, Chen Jinzhao learned much more.
For example, the war had entered a white-hot stage, with Hua Guo's elite forces already landing on the main island of Dongying, engaged in a desperate fight against the defenders. Moreover, the military strength of Dongying and Xinluo was inherently inferior to Hua Guo's, allowing Hua Guo to sweep through, almost destroying both countries.
The outcome of this war was almost a foregone conclusion.
The only suspense was—would Mitri personally intervene?
Because they could not afford such heavy losses. If they allowed Hua Guo to continue its advance, Mitri would lose control of the Western Pacific. If this happened, Hua Guo would be able to consolidate the strength of several surrounding countries, instantly possessing hard power that surpassed Mitri's.
"Let's wait and see. I want to go to the front line," Chen Jinzhao said.
As a soldier, he had long awaited this day.
Xu Nianqing said, "The war effort is currently proceeding very smoothly. You don't need to worry about it for now; it's time for you to rest well."
"One generation has its long march; this is a world belonging to the youth."
Chen Jinzhao chuckled, "Are you saying that you and I are no longer young?"
Xu Nianqing playfully replied, "You and I are both over thirty, how can we still be considered young?"
Chen Jinzhao was taken aback.
Yes.
Xu Nianqing was already thirty.
Up to this point, she should still be single. Was he being too much?
"Actually, you should..." Chen Jinzhao began.
Xu Nianqing interrupted him, "Stop right there. I don't want to hear your nonsense, you're more long-winded than my dad."
Chen Jinzhao sighed inwardly.
Not long after.
Yu Mengzhi and Shanli Qianhui both arrived.
Seeing Chen Jinzhao awake, they both spontaneously felt happy for him.
Chen Jinzhao, surrounded by three women, felt somewhat at a loss, as he knew he was in the wrong.
As the conversation drew to a close.
Yu Mengzhi suddenly said, "Actually, I think you should leave Nianqing with some hope. You can't let her wait forever."
"What are you two doing?" Chen Jinzhao's expression was uncomfortable.
"I'm serious with you, and I've discussed it with your wife, Qianhui. She agreed," Yu Mengzhi said calmly.
Shanli Qianhui seconded her words from the side.
Seeing Chen Jinzhao pushing back and forth, Shanli Qianhui pretended to be angry, "Chen Jinzhao, if you're so irresponsible, what kind of man are you?"
"You must listen to me this time."