At this time, in Beijing, Elder Li's study.
Elder Li frowned, appraising his most proud grandson.
Tall, with handsome features, and a determined gaze, he lived up to the title of "scholar-general" given to him by everyone.
Elder Li had two wives in his life; his former wife passed away early, leaving him only a daughter, while his current wife bore him two sons.
But both sons were incompetent.
Unable to do anything else, Elder Li could only turn to cultivating his grandson.
Thankfully, although his eldest son was incapable, the grandson he bore, Li Tingxuan, before him, was a remarkable child.
In the entire Li Family, the one Elder Li loved most, the one he invested the most effort in cultivating, was naturally his eldest grandson, Li Tingxuan.
From a young age, Li Tingxuan was close to his grandfather, and he consistently grew up and acted according to his grandfather's plans.
At only 24 years old, he became a regimental-level cadre, with a bright future ahead.
Elder Li intended for him to inherit his position, and he had been paving the way for him.
Li Tingxuan's performance had always been satisfactory to him.
But now…
"Tingxuan, can you tell Grandpa your reasons for wanting to be transferred to the Northwest Military Region?" Elder Li asked, his face grim.
He didn't understand why his grandson, doing so well in the Beijing Military Region, would go to such lengths to go to the Northwest Military Region.
Although he said it was due to mission requirements, Elder Li saw at a glance that it was his grandson who had orchestrated it. By the time Elder Li discovered it, it was too late; the transfer order was almost finalized.
Elder Li was furious and could only summon his grandson to inquire.
Li Tingxuan looked up at his grandfather, his handsome brows slightly furrowed. He pursed his lips and said, "Grandpa, I have my reasons, but I can't tell you yet. But Grandpa… I have a voice in my heart telling me that if I don't go, I will regret it."
As if remembering something, Li Tingxuan's eyes held a trace of confusion and anticipation, as well as a hint of impatience.
Elder Li sighed slightly, "Alright, if you want to go, then go."
Although initially, Elder Li had cultivated Li Tingxuan as his heir, over these many years, having raised him himself, how could Elder Li not have feelings for him, especially since he was his own grandson?
Naturally, he would indulge him.
"Then, about the matter with the Lin Family daughter…" Elder Li hadn't finished speaking when Li Tingxuan interrupted him.
"Grandpa, I don't like Second Miss Lin; she and I are absolutely impossible." Li Tingxuan's expression was even more serious than when he had talked about transferring to the Northwest Military Region.
Elder Li also knew his grandson's stubbornness, but…
"Alright, but Tingxuan, you should understand what kind of background and abilities your future wife should have. I won't remind you of this; I hope you won't disappoint Grandpa."
Elder Li didn't know if Li Tingxuan had a girl he liked, but he put forward his requirements first.
Anyone entering his Li Family's door and becoming the mistress of the Li Family could absolutely not be an ordinary person without background or ability.
Li Tingxuan nodded.
As he left his grandfather's room, he met his sister, Li Shuyue.
"Brother, I heard you're being transferred to the Northwest Military Region?" Li Shuyue asked, holding a cat, looking at Li Tingxuan.
Li Tingxuan hummed in response.
"Why, Brother? Aren't you doing well in the Beijing Military Region? Why are you going to the Northwest Military Region? Is it some kind of mission?"
Li Tingxuan frowned, "It's none of your business; I'm leaving."
After speaking, Li Tingxuan left.
Li Shuyue looked at Li Tingxuan's back, furious. At that moment, the maid came carrying a dish, and she stumbled, falling.
The dish spilled onto her.
Li Shuyue cried out, "What are you doing? Don't you have eyes?"
Li Shuyue looked at the maid constantly apologizing, her eyes full of anger.
Li Shuyue felt that since going to the Northwest Military Region, she had been unlucky, and even after returning to Beijing, she remained unlucky.
Her previously fractured leg and hand, after being set, had been recovering for a while and had only recently healed. Every time she moved around, she would encounter various misfortunes.
Li Shuyue felt that the Northwest Military Region was truly jinxing her.
She even suspected that she had been targeted by some evil spirit.
Unfortunately, she couldn't talk about these feudal superstitions.
Li Shuyue scolded the maid, her gaze falling on Li Tingxuan, who was disappearing from her sight, her brows furrowed slightly.
Meanwhile, Li Tingxuan returned to his room.
Standing by the window, a look of confusion reappeared in his eyes.
Li Tingxuan was 24 years old. For the previous twenty-odd years of his life, as the Li Family's eldest grandson who was being heavily cultivated, and living in such a prominent family background, he had undoubtedly lived a smooth and successful life.
He had always lived a well-ordered life.
The change occurred six months ago, in November of the previous year, when he began to dream, for some reason.
At first, after waking up from a dream, he would forget everything in the dream.
Later, as he dreamed more and more, he could remember more and more of the dreams after waking up.
In the dream, he seemed to have gone on a mission, but during that mission, information was leaked, and to protect his comrades, he was captured by the enemy.
Then, within a month, he experienced brutal torture and murder by the enemy.
Even though he was later rescued, he developed PTSD.
Because it could not be cured, he had to resign, and even became erratic, finally unable to bear it, and committed suicide.
This was his initial nightmare.
Later, he had another dream.
The first half of the dream was the same, but the second half was different.
After he was rescued, countless doctors hired by the Li Family indeed failed to cure him.
Until later, a young female doctor appeared in the dream and cured his PTSD.
Li Tingxuan couldn't see the female doctor's appearance clearly, only remembering her voice, which was sweet and pleasant, like that of an oriole.
That voice was deeply etched in Li Tingxuan's mind.
Li Tingxuan thought that if he could hear that girl's voice in reality, he would certainly recognize her.
And Li Tingxuan could also be sure that the him in the dream was in love with that female doctor. That feeling of love and admiration remained even after Li Tingxuan woke up.
That was something Li Tingxuan had never experienced in his 24 years.
In fact, in these 24 years, Li Tingxuan had always remained chaste, never dated, and never liked any girl.
Even though many girls liked him.
But Li Tingxuan was always indifferent to them, always rejecting them.
From a young age, under his grandfather's guidance, he knew that he bore the responsibility of the Li Family.
Just as his grandfather said, his future wife also had to have background and ability, so he had prepared to wait until he was of age and have his grandfather arrange a blind date and marriage.
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