Chapter 433 There is a telepathic connection between relatives

As Shu Ying spoke, she broke down, her voice trembling with sobs.

Xie Zhiyan quickly raised his hand and patted Shu Ying's back.

"Okay, okay... It's alright. If you don't want to remember, you don't have to tell me."

Shu Ying shook her head in confusion, her eyes brimming with tears, and nestled back into Xie Zhiyan's arms.

“Ayan, in my dream my mother was gone… She disappeared into the sea, and I watched her struggle but couldn’t save her.”

"Even now, when I close my eyes, I still see my mother's face when she begged me for help. She must have been full of hope that I could save her, but I couldn't actually save her..."

"Am I really that useless? I couldn't even save my own mother..."

Xie Zhiyan felt increasingly distressed as he listened, and kept comforting her.

"No, it's just a dream."

"But many people say that there is a telepathic connection between relatives. Does my dream about this mean that something really happened to my mother...?"

"Ayan, tell me... where are my parents? What have they been through lately? Could they be...?"

Just thinking about it made Shu Ying feel like she was suffocating.

"Even though I know it's a dream, I can't help but let my mind wander; it's like my brain is out of my control..."

"Moreover, I used to never remember my dreams after waking up, but this time I remember them so clearly, I can't forget even the smallest details. Is this some kind of hint from fate?"

In a state of extreme worry, panic, and fear, even the slightest disturbance or possibility can become a source of tension and anxiety for her.

While she felt she was making a mountain out of a molehill, she couldn't help but let her thoughts wander further and in directions that frightened her even more.

Xie Zhiyan hugged Shu Ying tightly, gently and rhythmically patting her shoulders. Although he didn't say much, he genuinely offered her companionship and comfort.

In this moment when she was prone to overthinking, the silent and steadfast companionship gradually calmed Shu Ying's anxious emotions, and she couldn't help but keep crying.

Xie Zhiyan rested his chin on Shu Ying's hair, gently wiped away the tears of the person in his arms, and continued to hold her, stroking her hair.

While comforting Shu Ying, Xie Zhiyan looked out the window at the boundless darkness, his eyes filled with even greater determination.

He was determined to get Shu Ying to clear her parents' names and remove their stigma.

The Shu Ying family has been quietly and anonymously contributing to the country.

Their family made so many contributions during the war. With such achievements, anyone else would probably already have a government job, and probably not a low one at that.

However, Shu Ying's family did not seek fame or fortune, and due to various obstacles, they kept the secret quietly until she disappeared, and continued to make contributions to the country within their capacity.

If Shuying hadn't noticed and discovered her parents' achievements, they probably would never have told anyone, even until their deaths.

Perhaps they simply have a sincere heart, dedicating themselves to the country without expecting anything in return, thinking of staying quietly in the shadows and stepping forward to provide support whenever the country needs it.

But such a sincere person is now missing, his fate unknown.

How could one not be anxious?

Although Xie Zhiyan could not truly stand in Shu Ying's shoes and understand her feelings.

Even as an outsider, he was already heartbroken; one can only imagine how much more pained Shu Ying must have felt.

Xie Zhiyan's confidence grew even stronger.

He was determined to find Shuying's family, no matter what.

Because of this dream, Shu Ying was covered in sweat and almost cried herself to sleep, finally falling into a deep sleep just before dawn.

It wasn't because her emotions had completely calmed down, but because she was exhausted from crying and fell into a deep sleep.

Xie Zhiyan looked down, sighed softly, carefully cradled the back of Shu Ying's head, placed her on the pillow, got up, soaked a hot towel, gently wiped the tear stains from her face, changed into a new set of pajamas, and then returned to bed to continue holding her.

Shu Ying was asleep, but he was sleepless. He just stood there quietly watching Shu Ying through the hazy morning light until she woke up again.

When I woke up, I saw the bright morning light streaming in through the window, and the panic and sadness of last night dissipated considerably.

Shu Ying got up with slightly swollen eyes, feeling somewhat apologetic as she recalled what had happened last night.

I was a little emotional last night...did I disturb your sleep?

Xie Zhiyan pulled her closer to him and calmly shook his head.

"No."

"You need to vent your emotions. Do you feel much better now?"

Shu Ying nodded.

Neither of them mentioned the dream from last night again. Seeing that it was almost time, they changed their clothes and went downstairs to eat.

Huang Meiling and Xie Wenyuan's work schedules were already very demanding, and this vacation was something they had to squeeze out of time.

After taking a short break to finish up some things, it's time to head back to work today.

At the dinner table, when the topic of leaving came up, Xie Mingzhu looked reluctant to leave and lost her appetite. She couldn't help but grab Huang Meiling's hand.

"Mom, when can you come back on vacation again?"

Huang Meiling smiled and patted Xie Mingzhu's hand, then lovingly brushed the stray hairs from her forehead and carefully looked at her daughter, whom she had just lost and found again.

“My dear child, Mom wants to spend more time with you, but I’m just too busy with work. The base needs us.”

"For the sake of everyone, we have no choice but to temporarily abandon our little family."

"But don't worry, I will definitely come back to see you whenever I have a vacation."

"Mom can't bear to part with you either."

As she spoke, Huang Meiling couldn't help but feel a little sad.

There's no way around it; since they chose this profession, they inevitably have to make choices and sacrifices.

We can only bear with it for now.

"but."

Huang Meiling tried her best to smile.

“If you have the chance, you and Yingying can stay at our base’s family compound. Then, just like now, we can see you as soon as we get off work.”

Xie Wenyuan smiled and nodded beside him.

"Yes, as long as our family is united, that's enough. We'll get together eventually."

Shu Ying smiled and nodded.

"What Mom and Dad said makes sense."

Xie Zhiyan, who was not fond of talking, naturally nodded in agreement with Shu Ying.

Since her younger brother and sister-in-law had said so, Xie Mingzhu, as the older sister, naturally couldn't say anything more. She could only suppress her reluctance and hug her mother again.

Huang Meiling sighed, looked down at her daughter's slightly red eyes, and couldn't help but rub her eyes, pretending to be relaxed.

"Alright, alright, you're still acting like a child. Are you planning to cry again?"