When the food was almost ready, he went to Wang Dongmei's house and warmly invited Wang Dongmei's family to spend New Year's Eve together. When Wang Dongmei saw Pan Huanghe, she was both worried and happy. Seeing Wang Dongmei ask about his experience in the past six months, and seeing Wang Dongmei who had grown into a big girl, Pan Huanghe felt an indescribable joy in his heart.
That night, Pan Huanghe and Wang Dongmei had their first date and even held hands. Holding Wang Dongmei's hand, Pan Huanghe felt soft and warm. He was indescribably happy. He secretly swore in his heart that he would let Wang Dongmei live a good life.
With his mother gone, Pan Huanghe could no longer go to the county town. He had to stay and take care of his family. However, with his strength alone, how could he change the reality of poverty?
In the spring of the following year, the Guomindang army happened to come to the village to recruit soldiers, so Old Man Pan went to sign up for his son. At night, when Old Man Pan told Pan Huanghe about being a soldier, Pan Huanghe's face turned ashen.
"Father, how can you push your son into the fire pit? Soldiers had to fight wars, and people would die in wars!”
Old Man Pan said,
"You can't blame Father for this. Look, our family can't even afford to eat. If you go to the army, at least you have food to eat and clothes to wear!”
"Then how are you going to live with my sister?"
"Don't worry about it. Go and work hard in the army!”
Pan Huanghe walked into the military camp with the simple wish of having a full meal. At that time, the poor people only had this one wish. Being able to eat their fill was already the highest realm.
When Wang Dongmei learned that Pan Huanghe was going to join the army, she cried like a baby.
"Are you willing to let me go?" Pan Huanghe asked.
"No, I don't want you to go. I want you to accompany me!”Wang Dongmei was a little embarrassed, but she had to say something quickly. If she didn't say it, she might not have the chance to say it again.
During that time, the two young people would date together every night. They would hold hands and kiss each other. The two of them could not leave each other. Just like that, their hearts were tightly connected.
On the day of the farewell, Pan Huanghe lay on the ground, crying and refusing to leave.
Father Pan said," Child, how old are you? You're still acting like a child. You're a man, so don't be so wishy-washy. Father is old and can't withstand the ravages of emotions.”
"Dad…I don't want to leave you…I…I'm afraid of war…" Pan Huanghe cried.
When Old Man Pan heard this, he was stunned. He then said angrily,
"You bastard! Those soldiers were afraid of war! If you're afraid of death, don't join the army!"
When Pan Huanghe heard this, he immediately stopped crying and got up from the ground.
"Father, you agree? I'm really afraid of war. I'm still waiting to send you off!”
His words made Old Man Pan cry and sob.
Pan Huanghe quickly pulled over a stool and helped Old Man Pan sit down.
Old Man Pan said," Son, I only have you. But what can I do now? God is blind. The fields haven't received any crops for two years. The government of the Republic of China has levied exorbitant taxes. You know that. The family has long been unable to make a living. If this continues, people will starve to death. Son, there's nothing I can do about letting you join the army. It's chaotic these days, and the Japanese have invaded. What can I do if I don't join the army? At least a soldier could still have a full meal. It was better to die in battle than to starve to death!”
As soon as Pan Huanghe thought of the army having food to eat, he immediately threw his fear of war out of the clouds and asked his father,
"Dad, do you think the troops can really eat their fill?”
Old Man Pan said,
"How can it be fake? It was said that the troops of the National Party wore American clothes and ate American food. It was great! If it wasn't for the fact that the army didn't want to take your father in, I would have wanted to go too!”
Pan Huanghe's eyes lit up.
Old Man Pan continued,
" Son, work hard in the army and eat your fill. When you eat, you have to be quick. Don't go hungry…Work hard. You might even become an official or something. Then, our Pan family's ancestral grave will be filled with smoke…"
Pan Huanghe thought to himself,'Father, I will definitely complete the mission of not starving.'
Pan Huanghe was really afraid of being poor.
Pan Huanghe put on his new military uniform and picked up his gun.
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