As dusk deepens.

The Northlands are a land of bitter cold.

A military-green Jeep drove along the white snow road, kicking up snow in its wake. The young man in the back seat had his eyes slightly red but otherwise showed no sign of distress.

Behind the jeep, there was a crowd of black people, all wearing uniform olive-green combat uniforms. At a glance, they were endless.

At this moment, their fingers were all clasped together, their middle fingers slightly touching just above the bridge of their nose, and their moist eyes, fixed on the jeep that was gradually disappearing into the distance.

"Farewell, War God!"

"Farewell, War God!"

......

Suddenly, everyone shouted in unison, like wave after wave, shaking the heavens and earth.

The burly driver, Ma Chao by name, cast a glance at the young man in the rearview mirror. His eyes were red-rimmed as he said with reluctance, "Guarding, are you really leaving?"

The young man, whose real name is Yang Chen, at the tender age of five, has already made outstanding contributions and achieved remarkable feats.

At twenty-seven, he is the youngest guardian in history, entrusted with protecting the northern border of Kyushu.

Not only has he protected the realm, but his military exploits are numerous, earning him the title of Invincible War God!

"Now, the North has forged an invincible city. Who dares to challenge it?"

After Yang Chen finished speaking, he took out a red-bottom white photo, which turned out to be a marriage certificate photo.

The photo shows him with a strikingly beautiful daughter, who looks to be in her early twenties. She has long hair simply tied back, slightly upturned almond-shaped eyes, a high nose bridge, and delicate features. At first glance, she is even prettier than those so-called celebrities.

However, the face in the photo does not look happy.

"Qin Xi, are you alright?" Yang Chen stared at the captivating woman in the photo and murmured softly.

Looking at their only photo together, a happy smile played on his lips, his thoughts already flying back to the past.

Five years ago, Qin Xi, who was just a senior in college, founded the Sanhe Group, becoming a well-known CEO among the people of Jiangzhou.

Just when Sanhe Group was at its most critical stage of development, it encountered sabotage from competitors. By chance, it developed a relationship with a security guard.

And this 'lucky' security guard is Yang Chen.

"The CEO of Jiangzhou and the story he had to tell with the company's security guard!"

Before Yang Chen and Qin Xi could even leave the hotel, news of their arrival topped the headlines in Jiangzhou, with countless shares.

For a time, everyone in Jiangzhou, from the top noble families to the common people, knew this news.

Overnight, Sanhe Group's market value evaporated by half.

To minimize the impact, Qin's family found Yang Chen and asked him to marry into their family.

The news of their marriage spread like wildfire, causing a sensation throughout the entire Jiangzhou prefecture. As a result, the Qin family became the subject of ridicule and scorn.

Just after their marriage, Yang Chen quietly left. He did so because one day he would be worthy of Qin Xi.

For five years, that solitary figure had been omnipresent in his mind, the driving force behind his ascent to the pinnacle of glory.

However, whenever Yang Chen thought about it, his heart was filled with guilt.

......

Three days later, at Jiangzhou International Airport, a Boeing 747 passenger plane landed slowly.

"Finally, I'm back!"

Yang Chen stepped down the suspension bridge, setting foot on Jiangzhou's land, a long-lost smile blooming on his face.

"Wow! Mom, where are you?"

As soon as Yang Chen stepped out of the airport, he heard a crisp cry from a child. He didn't know why, but suddenly his heart felt inexplicably...

"Protect..."

Ma Chao was just about to speak when Yang Chen interrupted him: "From the moment I left the Northern Border, I am no longer a guardian. That title is forbidden!"

Looking at Yang Chen's serious face, Ma Chao couldn't help but hesitate and tentatively called out, "Brother Chen?"

Seeing Yang Chen's lack of reaction, he smiled and said, "Brother Chen, that little girl looks just like you. You guys couldn't be relatives, could you?"

Yang Chen unconsciously glanced at the child, but once his gaze fell upon him, he couldn't tear himself away. A surge of intense protectiveness washed over him.

Especially the sight of a child crying, his heart ached with them.

As if understanding, the child suddenly stopped crying and looked at Yang Chen with tear-filled eyes.

The elder two and the younger two looked at each other, allowing Yang Chen to see their children's faces more clearly. This strange sense of intimacy was even stronger now.

A delicately sculpted face, smooth as mutton fat jade. Watery eyes blinked rapidly, long lashes weighed down with tears.

The child looks to be about four years old. Though still young, they already have a good sense of themselves. When they grow up, they will definitely become a fine adult.

"Dad!"

The child suddenly cried out.

Yang Chen hadn't reacted yet, the child had already run over with joy and hugged him.

Boom!

In that instant, Yang Chen felt a buzzing in his brain.

On the side, Ma Chao was also stunned and said, "Could this really be Brother Chen's son?"

After a while, Yang Chen came to his senses. He crouched down and looked at the little girl who was staring at him with wide eyes. As gently as possible, he said: "Little girl, you've got me mistaken for someone else. I'm not your father!"

"Wow!"

Who knew that as soon as Yang Chen finished speaking, the child burst into tears again, crying and saying, "Daddy, don't want me! Daddy, don't want me!"

Pedestrians turned their heads and pointed at Yang Chen.

Seeing the little girl crying again, Yang Chen felt his heart shatter. He was at a loss for words and actions for a moment.

He, the Warden of the North, who struck fear into the hearts of countless people, was now at a loss before a four or five-year-old child. If this were to get out, it would surely shock many.

"Little girl, I'm really not your father!"

"Wow...... Daddy doesn't want me anymore..."

Every time Yang Chen speaks, the child cries even louder.

Five minutes later.

Beads of sweat on Yang Chen's forehead, he finally relented and gently picked up the child.

The child's eyes, filled with tears, never left Yang Chen. From beginning to end, those little hands gripped tightly onto his clothes, afraid to let go.

"Brother Chen, since this young girl likes you so much, why don't you just become her father?"

Ma Chao smiled and said, seeing Yang Chen's sharp gaze like a knife, he immediately closed his eyes.

With no other choice, Yang Chen held the child and headed to the airport security.

The child cried again, but Yang Chen still gritted his teeth and took Ma Chao away.

Just as the two of them had just left, a long-haired woman in black professional attire rushed to the airport security.

"Smile!"

Seeing the crying child, I was instantly overcome with emotion and tears streamed down my face. I rushed over immediately, embraced the child in my arms, and refused to let go.

For them, children are life itself.

Five years ago, just after we got married, I found out I was pregnant. But the man suddenly disappeared. It wasn't until my mother told me that he had gone to my father and asked for 500,000 yuan before leaving.

At that time, it was so difficult to survive, but whenever she thought of the little life growing inside her, she persevered.

Over the past five years, I have endured humiliation, and even the company I founded with my own hands was taken away from me during its production process. All of this is thanks to that person.

I hate that person, the man who left without a word and disappeared for five years.

"Mom, Xiaoxiao just saw Dad!"

The little child's bright eyes welled up with tears as she said, then bit her lip and started to cry again: "But Daddy, don't want me anymore!"

Upon hearing the child's words, Chang Fa's body trembled violently, as if struck by lightning. His eyes instantly went blank.

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