Chapter 284 – Discovery
After returning home, Xu Jinning took off the ring and placed it in a box for safekeeping.
She couldn’t wear the ring at the moment, so she decided to store it for now. When she and Xie Ting’an got married and the country became more open, there would be a time for her to wear it.
Having met Grandpa Xie, Xu Jinning understood why Xie Ting’an had said to deliver the notebook to his grandfather.
While at the Xie family home, she had seen many of Grandpa Xie’s medals, each one a testament to his patriotism and his service to the country.
Grandpa Xie’s love for the country was beyond doubt.
Even Xie Ting’an’s parents, one a war correspondent and the other a battlefield doctor, had contributed to the country and the world, helping those suffering from the ravages of war.
Xie Ting’an’s parents had sacrificed their lives on the battlefield.
They, too, were heroes.
Yesterday, Xu Jinning had also witnessed Grandpa Xie’s love for Xie Ting’an.
And for her, it was an extension of that love.
So, Xu Jinning agreed with Xie Ting’an’s idea.
Without further thought, Xu Jinning continued writing in her notebook, following the timeline and detailing the events from the book, especially those involving the country’s and the people’s safety and interests.
She hoped to use her limited power to help the country and its people as much as she could.
It took Xu Jinning a whole week to finish the notebook and hand it over to Xie Ting’an.
The reason it took a week was her caution; she checked and rechecked to ensure there were no mistakes or important omissions.
After all, she only had one chance.
When Xie Ting’an received the notebook, he didn’t give it to his grandfather right away.
Instead, he reprinted the contents using a typewriter font.
He couldn’t allow Xu Jinning’s handwriting to be recognized.
Thus, this method was necessary.
During this process, Xie Ting’an saw Xu Jinning’s diligence and attention to detail.
He was equally meticulous, ensuring no errors occurred during the reprinting.
Afterwards, he bound the printed pages into a new notebook.
As for Xu Jinning’s original notebook, he returned it to her.
Xu Jinning thought for a moment and then decided to burn the notebook.
Watching the flames consume the notebook, Xu Jinning realized this was the safest way to ensure it wouldn’t be discovered.
Meanwhile, Xie Ting’an placed the newly bound notebook in his grandfather’s study one day, right on top of the pile of newspapers.
He knew his grandfather had a habit of reading the newspaper every day.
…
That morning, Grandpa Xie entered his study as usual, opened the drawer, and planned to take out the latest newspaper to read.
Unexpectedly, upon opening the drawer, he found a strange notebook placed on top of the newspapers.
This study contained only his belongings, and he was aware of everything inside.
His grandson was also allowed in, but he rarely came in because he had his own study.
Could this be something from his grandson?
With curiosity, Grandpa Xie picked up the notebook and slowly opened it…
Upon finishing the first page, Grandpa Xie’s eyes were filled with confusion.
The notebook contained printed records of various events.
Judging by the timeline, these were events that would occur in the future.
Moreover, these events were significant, directly affecting the country and its people’s livelihood.
Grandpa Xie continued to read, growing increasingly alarmed.
The notebook not only detailed events of the current year but also major national and societal events for the next five, ten, twenty, and even several decades.
These records were concise, much like press releases, noting only the events and data, without any superfluous commentary or emotional language.
Grandpa Xie couldn’t help but wonder, what if the events recorded in this notebook were true?
He felt a surge of pride for the future development of the country, seeing that the future held strength for the nation. The notebook depicted a future where the country excelled in economy, technology, and healthcare.
The future nation was portrayed as an awakening lion growing ever stronger.
He couldn’t help but yearn for such a future.
Of course, he also saw the natural disasters, man-made calamities, and pivotal historical events that would occur…
Grandpa Xie thought, if what was written in this notebook was true, then…
His heart was in turmoil.
If the notebook’s contents were true, its value would be immeasurable.
Handing it over to the state could provide tremendous help to the country and its people.
But…
Were the records in this notebook true?
From present day to events decades into the future, could the person who recorded this notebook have the ability to foresee the future?
And why did this notebook appear in his study?
What was the significance of him seeing it?
Almost immediately, Grandpa Xie thought of his grandson, Xie Ting’an.
He knew his grandson was not an ordinary person; previously, his grandson had mentioned that he was a soul from another world.
So, could it be that the notebook was placed here by his grandson?
The more Grandpa Xie thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
Only Xiao An had access to his study, and only Xiao An could possibly know these things.
But…
Why didn’t Xiao An tell him directly? Why did he compile everything into a notebook and leave it here for him to discover?
And why use a typewriter font?
Xiao An probably didn’t want to expose himself but still wanted to help the country and the people.
This was the only explanation Grandpa Xie could think of.
He understood Xiao An’s approach.
By leaving the notebook here, Xiao An was showing trust in his grandfather.
However, it seemed that Xiao An didn’t realize the significance of the information recorded in the notebook or what handing it over would mean.
Even though Grandpa Xie was retired and even if Xiao An didn’t pursue a career in the military or government, handing over this notebook from him could ensure the Xie family’s stability and growth for at least fifty years.
Grandpa Xie looked at the first event recorded in the notebook.
According to the timeline, it was set to happen in two days.
It recorded that, two days later, at a specific time, a volcano in Country R would suddenly erupt…
Whether the notebook’s contents were true would be revealed in two days.
If it was true, he would hand over the notebook as soon as possible.
As for Xiao An…
Since Xiao An had delivered the notebook in this manner to avoid exposure, Grandpa Xie, as his grandfather, would naturally protect him.
At eighty years old, Grandpa Xie only had two main wishes: for the country to become stronger and for his grandson, Xie Ting’an, to be safe, healthy, and happy.
That would be enough for him.
As for the future of the Xie family, he didn’t care.
Other things like power, status, and money were merely fleeting clouds to him.
