Chapter 1686 - 848: There Are Still Others

Chapter 1686: Chapter 848: There Are Still Others

She just quietly sat on the chair beside the conference table, saying nothing, looking utterly defeated, like a frost-bitten eggplant, completely lacking her usual energy.

However, Lin Beichen wasn’t in a hurry. In situations like this, everyone needs time to process, especially considering she’s just a young girl.

The incident with her mother had left her feeling downcast. She used to proudly claim she was the boss’s daughter, but what about now?

"Chen Lin, you must understand, you’re not fighting alone. I’ve told many people before, we are a collective. Although you’re still under investigation, I believe the higher-ups will not wrong a good person. Moreover, if you cooperate actively, they won’t doubt your loyalty."

Chen Lin just slightly nodded, but Lin Beichen saw hope in her response.

"Remember, I’m your backing, and so is the Seventh District. Even if your mother serves time, it doesn’t matter—the Seventh District will always be your home."

Chen Lin finally began to express the anguish in her heart.

"Actually, I’m really upset!

Now I feel inferior. My mother did something against the country. What right do I have to lead the special forces team?

Can I still be the captain? Even as a regular soldier, I feel unqualified!"

As she said this, Chen Lin began to cry.

...

Lin Beichen just listened quietly, knowing this was what’s most important right now.

"Chen Lin, remember, whatever you do is for yourself, you know? Don’t care about how others see you—they’re them, and you’re you."

"I know!"

Chen Lin was still crying; she was actually afraid, afraid that upon returning to the special forces, she’d feel guilty facing her old teammates.

"You don’t know how I’ve gotten through these days, even though my comrades keep comforting me, saying it’s not my fault!"

Lin Beichen listened intently, knowing that if Chen Lin’s mindset couldn’t be resolved, the pressure on her would only increase.

"It seems chatting here is no help. Come on, I’ll take you somewhere. Maybe once you’re there, you’ll understand."

They drove to a cemetery.

There was a massive wall with countless names engraved on it, and some prominent tombstones in the front.

"Do you know what this place is? I believe the first thing anyone who comes to the Seventh District does is be immersed here, right?"

Chen Lin heard this and nodded.

"Now I’ll tell you, one of the heroes here had both parents who were criminals, one being a legendary drug lord."

"What?"

Chen Lin was shocked by what she heard.

"Isn’t someone like that generally not allowed to join the army?"

"He was exceptional; he overcame all obstacles. But when he sacrificed his life, he was your age. I’m telling you this not to demand the same effort from you, understand?"

Actually, this soldier’s story was quite legendary. He was also an excellent officer in the Seventh District, his abilities surpassing even Lin Beichen’s.

When he was around, everyone admired him. Later, when people heard his father was a drug lord, this officer underwent extremely rigorous scrutiny.

However, this officer did not succumb to despair; instead, he led his brothers into a mission to directly confront the danger, meeting his father face to face.

"I’m telling you, he was incredibly brave facing his father, even sacrificing personal feelings for justice. But in the end, he was shot dead by his father."

"What?"

Chen Lin was shocked to hear there was such a person.

"Do you understand now? Compared to that soldier, you’re really different.

At least your mother, despite her crimes, cares a lot about you. Don’t forget, in this world, which parents don’t love their children, except those utterly depraved individuals."

Lin Beichen suddenly sighed.

"Not to mention, she’s still your mom."

"Honestly, I never dreamed that I would have such a father. As a child, I asked my mom more than once what kind of person my dad was, and she’d always say he sacrificed himself on the battlefield. I never expected, in reality..."

Chen Lin still found it hard to accept this fact. After all, she always thought of her father as a hero—how did he suddenly turn into a villain?

She couldn’t understand what she had done wrong.

"I’m really disappointed! Others have happy families, so why am I the daughter of criminals, why!"

Chen Lin finally opened up, releasing the repressed emotions festering inside her for so long.

Lin Beichen quietly watched Chen Lin from the side, knowing that from this point on, Chen Lin was finally willing to speak her mind.

As Chen Lin cried aloud, this time, Lin Beichen had no intention of interrupting her.

"Cry! Have a good, long cry. But you’re a soldier, and after crying, you need to pull it all together!"

...

After a while, Chen Lin gradually stopped crying and wiped away her tears.

"Alright! I’ve cried enough. Coach, tell me what to do next! You’re right, I am a soldier too!"

Chen Lin made an effort not to think about those troubling facts, realizing she still had missions to complete.

"Then let’s return to the Seventh District first!"

Lin Beichen took Chen Lin back to the Seventh District.

"Time is tight, and the tasks are heavy. You’re now the captain of the women’s special forces team. I’m giving you only three days to rest properly. After three days, I hope to see a brand new you."

"Yes!"

Lin Beichen returned to the garrison.