Sixty-six.
As they passed through the Yaping Forest, the clouds and mist in the mountains, the pontoon bridge, and the screaming waterfall, the patrol team arrived at the 18th kilometer of Yaping. After a short rest, they continued to advance to a snow mountain camp that they named themselves. It was almost evening. Under the arrangement of Instructor Xu and Jiang Lianfu, the whole team set up camp on the spot. After eating dry food for dinner, they set up simple tents and lay down to relieve the fatigue of a day's trek. They truly experienced the taste of life in the wild military camp.
In order to buy time to rush to the inspection site as soon as possible, the next morning, the day was just dawn. The patrol team members who had recovered some physical strength under the leadership of Instructor Xu and Jiang Lianfu continued to be full of confidence. They mustered up their courage to cross the primeval forest, cross the snow mountain, and climb to the top of the Gaoligong Mountain, which was the boundary pillar between China and Myanmar. Facing the steeper slopes and dangerous terrain behind them, they became more and more calm and fearless.
In the end, through mutual encouragement, mutual help, unity, and tenacious fighting, they finally arrived at the boundary pillar patrol destination safely.
After a border patrol, Tao Zhigang, who was walking in the team, suddenly thought of something and asked Li Guozhu, the squad leader of the rocket launcher beside him,"Hey, Squad Leader Li, you're a veteran who has checked the boundary pillars with the team. Do you know that the instructor brought a camera?”
"As far as I know, every time they come up to investigate the boundary pillars, they need to take some information back. Therefore, they usually bring a camera.”Li Guozhu immediately recalled and told Tao Zhigang.
"Oh, then we can take this opportunity to ask the instructor to take two photos of us.”Tao Zhigang said happily.
"Yes, we can. I remember that when we came up with the company commander last year, we took advantage of the opportunity to take a few photos.”Li Guozhu and Tao Zhigang whispered to each other.
"Is that so? Then I'll mention it to the instructor now.”Tao Zhigang took the lead and walked up to Instructor Xu.""Instructor, can you take a few photos for us while we're here to inspect the boundary pillars? To commemorate those of us who have personally experienced the inspection of the China-Myanmar boundary pillar in order to protect our motherland.”
"That's right, Instructor. It wasn't easy for everyone to go up to the 3,000 to 4,000 meters high mountain to check the boundary pillar. We can't just let them go back empty-handed. At least we should be able to take two photos of them and bring them back to be proud of them.”In order to intercede for Tao Zhigang, Li Guozhu also tactfully persuaded Instructor Xu.
"That's right. Thinking of the footprints we left on the borders of the Republic, and the youth we dedicated on the boundary stones of the Republic, if we don't take a few photos, wouldn't it be a lifetime regret?”
"That's right, instructor. Hurry up and take two photos for us so that we can feel the glory and pride!”
As Tao Zhigang and Li Guozhu brought up the matter of taking photos with the instructor, Sun Nujiang, Zhao Shuang, Tang Xiaoqiang, and the others in the team also became interested. They all proposed to take two dignified and solemn photos on the sacred border and beside the boundary marker of the motherland to leave an unforgettable memory.
"This time, it wasn't easy for you to climb up the 3,000 - 4,000-meter mountain and complete the boundary pillar patrol mission. You want to take two photos as a memento and be proud of it. Jiang Lianfu and I can understand this. But I can't do it in the morning. I'll have to wait until the afternoon to finish my patrol mission. I'll see if I can arrange for you to take two photos. For the time being, please calm down.”According to the wishes of the patrol team members, Instructor Xu and Jiang Lianfu explained to everyone after discussion.
"Oh, great!"
"Thank you, instructor. Thank you, Jiang Lianfu."
"Long live understanding, long live understanding!”
Hearing that Instructor Xu had basically agreed, the patrol team members cheered excitedly.
Suddenly, a dazzling bolt of lightning flashed across Mount Gaoligong, followed by a torrential rain accompanied by thunder. This made the joyful patrol team members feel shocked and cold again.
"Sigh, why did it suddenly rain this time? The heavens are really not on our side. Did they know that we were about to take photos, so they deliberately came out to cause trouble?”Tao Zhigang could not help but sigh.
"Then what should we do? It's raining now.”Tang Xiaoqiang also said worriedly.
"Cough, you don't have to worry about that. Although it's raining, it will stop soon.”At this moment, Ma Xiaochuan, who was acting as the tour guide, said," Actually, you don't know, but the weather on Gaoligong Mountain is like this. It often changes as it pleases, especially in the beginning of summer and autumn. It's unpredictable.”
"Yeah, he was fine just now. Why did he come down this time? He really looks a little crazy." Following Ma Xiaochuan's words, Zhao Shuang couldn't help but mutter.
"Alright, alright, let's hurry up and complete the task of inspecting the boundary pillars.”After a short pause, Jiang Lianfu, who was guarding the team behind them, quickly urged everyone.
Then, under the leadership of Instructor Xu and Jiang Lianfu, the patrol team continued to patrol the boundary pillar along the national border. They sometimes stepped on the snow, jumped over the mountain streams, and sometimes passed through the bamboo forest. They bravely entered the dangerous situation and chose a path to move forward. Finally, they fought to find the boundary pillar and unveiled the mysterious veil of the boundary pillar of China standing on the top of Gaoligong Mountain.
In the next moment, the sky became clear again. As the guide Ma Xiang had said, the weather on Gaoligong Mountain changed as he wished.
"Sigh, look, the weather is really getting sunny again.”At this moment, Zhao Shuang excitedly reminded everyone.
"Cough! What a coincidence. We just found the Boundary Stele and the sky just cleared up.”Li Guozhu also said happily.
"What do you think? I told you, the weather on Gaoligong Mountain can change as you wish.”Ma Xiaochuan said proudly.
"As expected of our guide Ma. You're right.”Tao Zhigang immediately exaggerated Ma Xiaochuan.
"Oh, now we can take a picture.”Tang Xiaoqiang cheered like a child.
Then, seeing that the weather had improved, the patrol team members who had forgotten about their hard work along the way became solemn again. They started to clean and maintain the boundary pillar. Then, they rewrote the words " China " on it. After all this was done, the patrol team's operation came to an end. It was almost four o'clock in the afternoon.
Finally, the patrol team members who had waited for the opportunity to take photos as a memento, under the arrangement of Instructor Xu and Jiang Lianfu, rushed forward and stood in front of the symbolic boundary monument of China. They began to take photos of important life meanings and special experiences.
"Instructor, hurry! Take a picture of me first." First, Ma Xiaochuan from the rocket launcher squad stepped forward and asked the instructor.
"No, instructor, give me a close-up first.”Immediately after, Tao Zhigang also rushed forward and pushed Ma Xiaochuan away, standing beside the boundary marker. He then raised his submachine gun and assumed a heroic posture.
"Sigh, Tao Banfu, I was the one who stood up first. You can't just cut in line.”Then, Ma Xiaochuan stood in front of Tao Zhigang to block the camera.
"Alright, stop arguing. The film that the instructor brought this time is enough for you to take photos. Don't worry, everyone has a share.”At this moment, Jiang Lianfu, who was standing at the side, saw the situation and went forward to dissuade him.
"Alright, Comrade Ma Xiaochuan, as a member of the local Lone Dragon tribe, you have already seen many famous mountains and rivers here. Moreover, you are also a senior member of our company who has inspected the boundary pillars several times and has long felt proud of it. Tao Zhigang and the others were from the mainland, after all, and it was their first time participating in the inspection of the boundary pillar between China and Myanmar. He would take a close-up shot first to feel proud of it.”
"Instructor, that sounds more like it. Alright then, let him take a close-up shot first.”After listening to the instructor's persuasion, Ma Xiaochuan had no choice but to give in.
After that, Instructor Xu picked up an old-fashioned 120 black-and-white camera that was originally assigned to the company. He skillfully adjusted the focal length, aperture, and speed, and pressed the shutter.
Finally, Tao Zhigang had the upper hand. He managed to get the first precious photo of the person patrolling the boundary pillar between China and Myanmar.
Next, under the filming arrangements of Instructor Xu, Zhao Shuang, Tang Xiaoqiang, Luo Baojiang, Ma Xiaochuan, Li Guozhu and other patrol members also left a glorious image of the inspection of the China-Myanmar boundary pillar. Finally, in consideration of the company's historical records, Instructor Xu took a group photo of all the members of the patrol team. As a result, everyone felt extremely proud and unforgettable.
It wasn't until the evening that Instructor Xu and Jiang Lianfu led the patrol team back to the snow mountain camp to spend the night.
Sixty-seven.
In the early morning of the third day, the patrol team led by Instructor Xu and Jiang Lianfu completed all the patrol tasks of the China-Myanmar boundary pillars and began to embark on the journey back to Fugong Company.
"Come, give everyone another bottle of Ten Drops of Water to prevent them from fainting from heatstroke on the road.”Instructor Xu once again reminded everyone to take precautions.
" Oh, we're going down the mountain and back to camp..."
"Cough! This time, we have finally completed the task of inspecting the boundary pillars.”
At this moment, some warriors began to cheer.
"Wrong, we haven't returned to the team yet, so we can't be considered to have completed the mission. Only when all of us return to the company safely can we be considered to have completed the mission.”Instructor Xu quickly corrected them when he heard some of the team members say that they had completed the task of inspecting the boundary pillars.，
"Yes, the instructor is right. Don't be happy too early. We haven't really returned to the company yet. It was to prevent them from being careless and careless on the way down the mountain.”In order to prevent the team members from accidentally losing their position, Jiang Lianfu reminded everyone in time," Don't think that everything will be fine after you go up the mountain and return to the camp. This is very dangerous.
One had to know that it was easy to go up the mountain, but difficult to go down the mountain. When going down the mountain, it was more likely to have an accident because the slope was steep and slippery. Therefore, he hoped that everyone would take it seriously when going down the mountain. Be careful and not rush down to prevent accidents. Make sure that all of them can return to the company safely and achieve the true meaning of completing the mission of patrolling the boundary pillars.”
Due to the two days of continuous trekking up the mountain and inspecting the boundary pillars, the team members did not have much dry food and water left. Coupled with the effects of camping in the wild and the lack of oxygen in the mountains, most of the team members felt weak all over when they descended the mountain. Some of the mainland team members even felt dizzy and vomited. Considering that half of the mainland members participated in the inspection of the boundary pillars this time, Instructor Xu and Jiang Lianfu could not help but feel a little worried. He thought about the saying that it was easy to go up the mountain but difficult to go down the mountain. Thus, he did not dare to take the mission down the mountain lightly.
In order to ensure that all the team members could return to the company safely and smoothly and complete the entire China-Myanmar boundary pillar patrol mission, they had to face steep slopes, slippery roads, and forest blocking the road. They also had to cross mountain streams and pass through dangerous roads. Instructor Xu and Company Commander Jiang took the responsibility and led everyone to fully carry forward the spirit of unity and cooperation. At the same time, they carried a cautious and safe attitude as they walked down the mountain step by step.
On the way, they would eat two mouthfuls of cold bread when they were hungry. When they were thirsty, they would take a sip of water from the kettle. When they could not walk anymore, they would help each other or help carry their luggage. Along the way, they climbed cliffs, climbed cliffs, crossed ravines, crossed swamps, waded through rapids, and encountered the ever-changing weather on Gaoligong Mountain. They encountered terrifying lightning, torrential rains, and other dangers. They relied on their perseverance to walk for three days and two nights. He returned to the company on time in the evening and completed the glorious task of inspecting the boundary pillar of China and Myanmar given by his superiors.
Sixty-eight.
Not long after completing the task of inspecting the boundary pillars between China and Myanmar as stipulated by the higher-ups, the party branch of the First Company put the recruitment of new party members in the fourth quarter on the agenda.
On this day, at the branch expansion meeting, everyone once again had a heated discussion about Tao Zhigang, who had always been listed as the target of party member development.
According to Tao Zhigang's performance during the re-examination after the discussion on recruiting new party members was postponed, everyone agreed that: Above all, he was able to humbly accept the criticism and education of the company branch, deeply reflect on the mistakes he had made in his thoughts and emotions for retirement, and learn from the lessons in time. He re-established the idea of loving the frontier and building the company with peace of mind. He cheered up, worked hard, and worked without complaint. He led the whole class to complete the various tasks assigned by the company, especially in participating in the mission of completing the company's patrol of boundary pillars. He was unwilling to fall behind and bravely marched forward. His performance was relatively outstanding. He had shed his youth and sweat to protect the safety of the motherland's territory and finally withstood the test of the organization.
In view of his performance in being able to return to the embrace of the party organization, the committee members and the party group leader raised their hands to express their approval. Finally, Tao Zhigang stepped into the door of the party organization and was officially recruited as a reserve party member.
Immediately, the company branch entrusted the party's sponsor, Platoon Leader Shao, to let Tao Zhigang fill in a "Party Member's Letter of Intent".
It was only then that Tao Zhigang dared to believe that he had really been recruited as a probationary party member. He immediately felt extremely excited! And also shed bitter tears...
Looking back on the past few years, he had experienced countless persevering pursuits, tenacious struggles, and trials of life and death before finally realizing his dream.
Sixty-nine.
The calendar had gradually turned to the end of the year, and the year full of trials was about to pass...
Tao Zhigang, who had just been recruited into the party organization according to the company's year-end work needs, was then transferred from Class One to the company headquarters and announced to be an agent clerk and armory officer. This was undoubtedly another opportunity for Tao Zhigang to improve in the company's emphasis on using mainland talents. Therefore, Tao Zhigang could see his future in the army more clearly and his determination and courage to continue to be a good conscript.
Subsequently, according to the needs of the company's platoon formation, the original acting platoon leader of the second platoon, Chen Kai, was announced to be the platoon leader of the second platoon. Squad Leader Tang had been transferred to the company's volunteers. Zhao Shuang, the former Class President of Second Platoon, Class Five, was announced to be the Class President of Class One. Sun Nujiang, who was originally in Squad 1, Class 1, was announced to be the class monitor of Class 1. Tang Xiaoqiang, who was originally from Third Platoon, Class Eight, was announced to be the class monitor of Class Eight. Li Guozhu, the former squad leader of the 4th Platoon, was announced to be the acting platoon leader of the 4th Platoon. Ma Xiaochuan from the original rocket launcher squad was announced to be the squad leader of the rocket launcher squad.
According to the needs of the regiment, the former instructor Xu Guocai was announced to be transferred to the Bishan Regiment as the head of the publicity department. Staff Officer Gu, who was transferred from the regiment, was announced to be the instructor of the company.
Seventy.
After Yao Cuiping, who was in Jiangcheng College in the mainland, sent her lover Tao Zhigang a letter of " choice," she waited with fantasies. This was also the last time she sent a message to Tao Zhigang with heartache.
As the waiting grew, she felt more and more anxious and uneasy. Her heart could not help but beat. According to the usual practice, as long as she sent a letter in the past, she would receive a reply very quickly. Moreover, this time, she was sending him an important " choice " letter. How could she be so slow and delay until now? Was it because the delivery to Yunnan was far away, or because the military training was tight and there was no time, or because he was unable to make a decision at the moment...
This caused Yao Cuiping to have doubts and waver. Could it be that the relationship she had with him was a mistake from the beginning? Was the marriage she had established with him really not realistic enough? The more she thought about it, the more she complained and the angrier she became. Why didn't the " choice " letter she wrote work? Not only did it not achieve her goal, but it also caused her to fall into a deeper whirlpool of pain in love...
The difference between Tao Zhigang's performance and Tao Zhigang's was: On the other hand, Zhang Peilian relied on his relationship with Yao Cuiping as a classmate and a member of the class committee to get closer to Yao Cuiping. He focused his love on her, especially when he saw her feeling conflicted and suffering. He would take the initiative to accompany her on campus to guide her, or invite her to go out for a vacation, so that Yao Cuiping could be comforted and relieve her stress.
As Yao Cuiping sent a "choice" letter to Tao Zhigang, it caused a crisis in their relationship. Yao Cuiping fell into a more desperate pain than before. Zhang Peilian once again sensed that it was the best time to help Yao Cuiping relieve her pain and win her heart.
Therefore, he maintained more frequent contact with Yao Cuiping with a very sympathetic and caring look. He tried his best to please her and make her have a deeper impression of him. Especially when her relationship with Tao Zhigang was getting further and further away, and their relationship was suffering, Zhang Peilian gave her close warmth and careful care, but it made her feel another kind of love and helped her fill the loneliness after the breakup.
Seventy-one.
As Zhang Peilian's caring actions deepened step by step, Yao Cuiping's psychological defense gradually became weak. The relationship between the two finally began to change.
While Yao Cuiping was waiting for Tao Zhigang to reply to her "choice" letter, it was also the time when Zhang Peilian was stepping up his love offensive with Yao Cuiping. In order to win Yao Cuiping's favor and deepen their relationship, Zhang Peilian used his free time to take the initiative to ask Yao Cuiping out. He booked two movie tickets and carried the carefully prepared drinks and fruits. They waited early and arrived at the entrance of a relatively well-known Jianghuai cinema in Jiangcheng.
It was Yao Cuiping's first time going out to watch a movie alone with a boy. Therefore, she felt particularly embarrassed and shy, so she couldn't help but show up late.
As the time approached, Zhang Peilian looked anxiously at his watch and searched for Yao Cuiping in the crowd. After a while, he heard the bell in the theater ring. The movie was about to be officially shown. At this time, Yao Cuiping finally appeared in front of the theater.
" Little Yao, over here!" Zhang Peilian quickly greeted Yao Cuiping.
Following Zhang Peilian's voice, Yao Cuiping shyly came to Zhang Peilian, who had been waiting for a long time." Uh, I've made you wait for a long time, haven't I?”
"Oh, I've been waiting for you for a while.”Zhang Pei immediately tried to curry favor with Yao Cuiping.
"I'm sorry, Little Zhang. I was washing my hair for a while and got delayed.”Yao Cuiping explained guiltily.
"It's okay. We came just in time. The theater just rang the bell and is about to start screening.”Seeing Yao Cuiping's apologetic look, Zhang Peilian quickly comforted her.
"What movie is showing tonight?”Yao Cuiping asked quietly.
"It's a Japanese love detective film,'The Pursuit,' which is popular in China. It's very intense, very exciting, and very good!”Zhang Pei said with a smile.
At this moment, she suddenly heard the sound of a movie coming from the theater." Uh, Little Yao, go in quickly. The movie is starting.”Immediately, Zhang Pei Lian pulled Yao Cuiping's hand and hurriedly entered the theater. They found seats and gathered together to watch the content of the movie.
While enjoying the movie, Zhang Peilian stuffed the drinks and fruits he brought into Yao Cuiping's hands and offered her affection.
" Little Zhang, you don't have to be so polite..." Yao Cuiping replied politely, while feeling uneasy and pushing the food with Zhang Pei.
"Cuiping, don't be like this. It's not easy to come out to watch a movie and bring some food.”While shoving the food, Zhang Peilian quietly held Yao Cuiping's fair hand and said excitedly,"Cuiping, you have to know that I'm very honored that you came out to watch a movie with me tonight!”
"It's nothing, right? We're classmates after all.”At this moment, Yao Cuiping's face started to burn. She shyly pulled her hand back from Zhang Peilian.
As the movie showed the main character, Mayumi, and the captured Sergeant Duqiu expressing their love in the deep mountain cave, Zhang Peilian tentatively approached Yao Cuiping and reached out to wrap his arms around her waist.
Although Zhang Peilian had won Yao Cuiping's favor through his tireless efforts, Yao Cuiping still felt a little awkward about his close contact. She still couldn't accept it for a moment, especially when she still had an old relationship with her distant lover Tao Zhigang. She didn't want to completely break her relationship line immediately. So, she moved her body again and subtly moved his arm away." Mmm…I feel so hot like this."
" Uh, it's a little hot, I'm sorry..." Zhang Peilian felt very embarrassed as he unbuttoned his shirt." Why don't you drink some more water? That way, you might feel a little cooler…" After receiving the cold treatment from Yao Cuiping, he felt that Yao Cuiping was still like a rose with thorns. It pricked his heart and made him feel bad.
However, when he thought of Yao Cuiping's current love deadlock, he couldn't argue with her. Therefore, he had to secretly warn himself that the more he could restrain himself at this time, the more he should try to maintain a tolerant attitude and not be too hasty. This way, he could show his manly quality. Then, the patient Zhang Peilian slightly pulled away from Yao Cuiping and returned to watching the movie without minding.
"Uh, thank you!" Facing Zhang Peilian's magnanimous style, Yao Cuiping felt a sense of guilt.
After that, she was no longer in the mood to continue watching the movie. Instead, she was deeply immersed in the love triangle between Tao Zhigang and Zhang Peilian.
Seventy-two.
Zhang Peilian, who had gradually understood the changes in Yao Cuiping's feelings, had also changed from secretly caring for her in the past to openly pursuing her.
Not long after he had invited Yao Cuiping to watch a movie, he had chosen a sunny holiday to specially invite Yao Cuiping to the famous Chushan Park in the suburbs to browse and sightsee. From there, he repeatedly launched a love attack on Yao Cuiping and accelerated the pace of chasing Yao Cuiping.
"Little Yao, how does it feel to be in the park?”Zhang Pei led Yao Cuiping up the stairs as he admired the scenery.
"Hmm, it feels pretty good. It's quite fresh.”
"That's good! Have you been here before?"
"No, this is the first time I've come back here after going to school for so long.”
"In that case, I was right to bring you here today.”At this time, Zhang Pei Lian revealed a proud expression, but then he felt particularly excited and said,"It seems that I have to play with you today."”
"Yes, of course." After Zhang Peilian's patient guidance, Yao Cuiping's mood was unusually cheerful, and she developed a deep interest in playing.
Zhang Peilian, who was familiar with the scenic area, led Yao Cuiping to the central garden as planned."Little Yao, look, the scenery here is so beautiful!”
Then, he took out a "fool" camera that he had brought with him and suggested to Yao Cuiping,"Hurry up and stand over there. Let me take two good photos of you as a souvenir.”
"Yes, alright." Looking at the colorful flower spots, Yao Cuiping excitedly changed her shy appearance. She generously walked forward and started to pose. She cooperated with Zhang Peilian and took several photos from different angles.
After that, Zhang Peilian led Yao Cuiping to the next attraction, the rockery cave. Seeing the strange mountains and strange rocks here, they suddenly became spirited, as if they had returned to their childhood. They crawled in and out of the ground and played and chased each other. After a while, Zhang Pei Lian, who had an idea, quietly guarded the main road that Yao Cuiping had to pass through. He took advantage of the unexpected and hugged Yao Cuiping tightly by the waist.
" Hahaha, you're not allowed to be shameless," Yao Cuiping couldn't help but laugh as she bent down and said coquettishly," Hahaha, it's so itchy. Don't be like this. There are so many people in the park..." Then, she felt shy and struggled to get away.
Although the relationship between Yao Cuiping and Tao Zhigang had failed, the image of her was still lingering in her mind. Therefore, she did not want to accept the love of others and fall into the arms of others.
"Uh, I'm sorry, Little Yao. I was so focused on making you happy that I forgot to pay attention to the occasion.”In order to finally capture Yao Cuiping's heart, Zhang Peilian secretly warned himself to maintain a patient and restrained attitude, so he hurriedly apologized to her. It could be said that she really had some love skills.
Seeing Zhang Peilian's obedient appearance, Yao Cuiping was moved and held Zhang Peilian's hand, continuing to tour the next scenic spot.
They followed the tourists and slowly walked up the curved bridge of the Heavenly Lake. They looked at the colorful goldfish swimming in the water and occasionally threw some bait food to admire their beautiful figures.
Finally, they climbed up the stairs and came to a pavilion on the top of the mountain.
"Wow! It's so cool!" A cool breeze blew from the sky, causing Yao Cuiping's long hair to flutter. She felt comfortable and opened her arms, raising her head to the sky and spinning…
Looking at Yao Cuiping's intoxicated appearance, Zhang Peilian's heart was filled with ambiguous desire. Then he was inspired to take out the " Fool " machine and aim at Yao Cuiping to take a few more photos.
Zhang Peilian and Yao Cuiping finally stepped into the pavilion and sat down on the fence chair to rest.
At this moment, Zhang Peilian, who noticed the sweat dripping from Yao Cuiping's forehead, quickly took out a tissue and reached out to wipe it for her.
"Oh, thank you, Little Zhang. Let me do it myself.”Yao Cuiping shyly avoided Zhang Peilian's wiping and tactfully took a tissue to personally wipe her sweat.
The two of them sat and hugged each other for a while. Suddenly, they heard muffled thunder. The mountain wind was obviously stronger, as if there was a feeling of "a storm is about to come". Zhang Pei hurriedly walked out of the pavilion and looked up at the sky. He saw dark clouds rolling and birds screaming,
"Uh, not good. Little Yao, it's about to explode.”
"Then we should hurry back."
"I haven't treated you to a meal yet."
"Treat me to a meal? Let's talk about it in the future. Otherwise, when the rain comes, it will be even more troublesome.”
Under Yao Cuiping's urging, Zhang Peilian couldn't be bothered to go to the restaurant with her anymore and could only accompany her back to the campus by car.
Seventy-three.
After a period of waiting, Yao Cuiping, who was in Jiangcheng College in the mainland, finally received a letter from Tao Zhigang from the border defense of Fugong, Yunnan.
However, she never expected that when she opened Tao Zhigang's letter and read it carefully, she realized that Tao Zhigang's reply was actually a " break off friendship " letter. It wasn't as she had expected. He didn't listen to her arrangements and agree to return to the army at the end of the year to reunite with her. Instead, he insisted on staying at the border and continuing to work in the army for another two years. He actually went against her and finally showed his trump card to give up his marriage and break up with her. This made her feel annoyed and depressed, as if she had fallen to the bottom of the valley, and her mood had plummeted.
However, once a marriage was stranded, it would often go to extremes, either compromise or collapse. Among them, time was the best grinding agent. It could slowly bring memories into the future and forget them. As Yao Cuiping and Tao Zhigang's fate ended, their contact decreased and their relationship became distant, Yao Cuiping began to feel despair towards Tao Zhigang. With the subtle change in the love triangle, Yao Cuiping and Zhang Peilian's contact increased. Yao Cuiping's impression of Zhang Peilian deepened day by day, gradually replacing Tao Zhigang's position in her heart. Finally, Yao Cuiping's relationship balance slowly tilted to Zhang Peilian's side.
Seventy-four.
The sun and moon pass by.
The soldiers of Fugong Company, who had been stationed in the canyon for a long time and rested their heads on the mountains, accompanied by loneliness and shouldered the responsibility of protecting the border of the motherland, welcomed a grand festival that could bring some joy to the border soldiers-the Spring Festival.
In order to dispel the homesick concerns of the soldiers during the festival, the company carried out festival decoration activities according to local conditions, actively trying their best to create a festive atmosphere, arranging for each platoon to slaughter pigs and sheep, and decorating lanterns. They were very busy.
However, what made the officers and men of the company even happier was that during the two festivals, the Yunnan Province and Dance Troupe, appointed by the provincial government, would come to Fugong to perform a special performance for the border soldiers and civilians. This good news undoubtedly injected a stimulant into the officers and soldiers of the company who had been stationed at the border for a long time and felt isolated. It made the troops feel excited and warm. It made the officers and soldiers guarding the border of the motherland feel very glorious!
According to the provincial song and dance troupe, which was going to go directly to the grassroots level of the army and have close contact with the soldiers, the company had to pay attention to the appearance of the soldiers during the reception according to the requirements of the superiors. In particular, they had to do a good job in welcoming the soldiers, arrange for the actors to eat and live, and help with the transportation of stage equipment.
In addition, in order to reflect the spirit of the army and the welcoming atmosphere of the provincial song and dance troupe, the company asked Tao Zhigang, who had been promoted to the company secretary not long ago, to select two soldiers with literary talent. He used the remaining time to work overtime to write slogans, slogans, and column articles. He also represented the company to rush to several military and civilian performances on the same stage, winning glory and glory for the company.
Two days later, the Fugong First Company's officers and soldiers finally arrived at the company's camp.
The officers and soldiers who had been waiting at the company's intersection welcomed them with a welcoming gesture. Then, they rushed forward to help them take the things, carry the stolen equipment, and lead them into the rest room that the company had vacated.
Other than the majority of the cast and crew members who were arranged to stay in two better dormitories, the other leaders of the regiment were arranged to stay in the company's single room dormitory.
However, what Tao Zhigang did not expect was that the person in the dormitory next door was actually the famous singer Du Lihua who had sung Ashima back then. After that, he chatted with her about her participation in the filming of a large-scale epic opera film and the singing of the famous tenor Hu Songhua, which made Tao Zhigang feel quite honored and interested.
In addition, he also saw famous singers such as Zhao Lvzhu and Li Shirong, who had once acted as duets for the movie "Five Golden Flowers." This was an eye-opener for the warriors who were in close contact with him.
Just like the rumors on the printed program list and the rumors they had heard before, the actors and actresses who came to the Fugong border to participate in the consolation performance were indeed famous actors at the provincial level and national level. Whether it was the level of performance or the team lineup, they were all first-class and the best. Once again, it made the officers and soldiers feel that the party and the country had not forgotten them and attached great importance to them.
Seventy-five.
After that, the members of the consolation group ignored the hard work of coming from afar and officially kicked off the Spring Festival consolation performance for the border defense soldiers and civilians in the only theater in Fugong.
On the stage, with sincere feelings and meticulous art, they sang wonderful film interludes such as "Ma Ling Er Song Jade Bird Song" from "Ashima","Butterfly Spring Side" from "Five Golden Flowers","The Spring Water in the Border Area is Clear and Pure" from "Black Triangle", as well as large-scale Dai dance drama "Peacock Dance" with Yunnan ethnic customs, Wa dance "Hair Shaking Dance", and foreign Sri Lanka dance "Pot Dance". There were also performances such as "Phoenix Tail Bamboo under the Moonlight" performed by Yunnan ethnic instruments,"Passing Sentiment" and "Boating Tune" performed by Lisu ethnic dancers.
In addition, there were also two programs to celebrate with the border defense soldiers and civilians. Tao Zhigang performed his best erhu solo,"Horse Racing," for the company. He also got a chance to show his talent, winning praise from the experts on the stage and cheers from the military and civilian audience.
After two consecutive performances, the Yunnan Province Spring Festival consolation group finally won the praise of the border defense soldiers and civilians! It also brought the warmth of the party and the care of the people to the Fugong soldiers and civilians who had been rooted in the border for a long time. It also brought a happy atmosphere to the border guards who were stuck in the Nujiang Valley day and night. It also left a good memory for the commanders and soldiers stationed at the China-Myanmar border.
76.
As the courses progressed, the academic year increased. Yao Cuiping, Zhang Peilian, and a group of junior college students who were admitted to Jiangcheng International Language College had already entered the last semester of their third year. At the same time, it was also the time when Zhang Peilian's 22nd birthday was approaching.
In order to hold a proper birthday celebration, the parents of the Zhang family, who enjoyed the special treatment, had already made preparations for their son. Zhang Peilian himself had also informed some of his classmates and friends in the school and society to come to his house to participate in the birthday celebration. In addition to setting up a banquet, he also organized a party dance. This made everyone feel quite interested and very much looking forward to it!
The day had finally arrived. The Zhang Clan had already made all the necessary arrangements. Taking advantage of the late school, the classmates and friends who participated in Zhang Peilian's birthday celebration brought gifts one by one and came to the Zhang family one after another to hold a grand birthday celebration for Zhang Peilian.
Zhang Peilian's living room, which was usually clean and tidy, had been decorated with new decorations for the birthday celebration. The Qihua birthday cake in the middle of the table was especially eye-catching. Coupled with the soft lighting in the room, it was filled with a romantic atmosphere.
With the sound of the gun salute outside the door, a birthday party for Zhang Peilian officially began. First of all, a male host gave a congratulatory speech to everyone. Then, his classmates and friends presented gifts one after another. Among them, the gift from Zhang Peilian's girlfriend, Yao Cuiping, was a little unique. It was a unique and beloved tie, which made Zhang Peilian feel very surprised and excited.
Then, Zhang Peilian, who was dressed in a chic and unique way, also expressed his gratitude to everyone, especially to his girlfriend Yao Cuiping.
Under the arrangement of the host, the birthday protagonist Zhang Peilian entered the wishing ceremony. As he blew out the candle, everyone rushed forward to share the birthday cake.
After a while, as the host turned on the indoor sound system, everyone picked up their microphones and sang their favorite pop songs. Then, as the host dimmed the lights, everyone officially threw themselves into the party dance. They paired up and danced dance songs such as "Disco" and "Cha-cha-cha", pushing the birthday party to a climax.
At this time, as the main character, Zhang Peilian naturally chose his girlfriend Yao Cuiping as his dance partner, but it was the first time he could hug and dance with her like this. This made Zhang Peilian feel extremely excited.
As the lights swirled and swayed, the dance music swayed back and forth. Both men and women were immersed in the intoxication. Especially when Zhang Peilian danced close to Yao Cuiping's body, he felt an irresistible charm attracting him. He couldn't control himself. He couldn't help but use the hand around her waist to slide towards her soft buttocks. However, Yao Cuiping rejected him. After that, Zhang Peilian was still unwilling to give up and continued to cross the line to probe twice. In the end, Yao Cuiping cleverly resolved it. This made Zhang Peilian feel embarrassed and ashamed.
At this time, Zhang Peilian's parents, who had prepared a birthday banquet for their son, finally came to the living room door and began to greet everyone to prepare for the banquet. They inadvertently helped their son out of the predicament.
Then, everyone ended the party and went to the dining room.
As the classmates and friends who joined the party raised their glasses to toast Zhang Peilian's parents who had worked hard, and Zhang Peilian's parents also happily represented their son to return the toast to everyone, the classmates and friends who participated in the birthday celebration began to set off a noisy wave of toasting. Everyone clinked their glasses and competed to toast to congratulate the birthday host, making Zhang Peilian feel overwhelmed and unable to resist.
"Little Yao, please give me two mouthfuls.”At this time, Zhang Pei, who was unable to drink, thought of Yao Cuiping who was sitting next to him and couldn't help but beg for mercy in private.
"Uh, I can't. I don't know how to drink.”Yao Cuiping, who was a woman and had never drunk alcohol before, felt awkward and said softly.
"Just take over a little and help me out.”
Seeing Zhang Peilian continue to plead with her and seeing his face flushed red from drinking, plus thinking about how Zhang Peilian had always cared for her, she couldn't help but feel soft-hearted. In order to help him out and repay him, Yao Cuiping reluctantly agreed,"Alright, seeing that you've helped me before, I'll risk my life to help you this time.”
Then, Yao Cuiping took the wine and drank it with her eyes closed. She choked and coughed repeatedly. Zhang Peilian could only pat her back gently.
"Wow! I didn't expect the female scholar in our class to be able to drink on behalf of others. It's really impressive.”
"Ah, Zhang Peilian, how could you let Little Yao drink for you?”
"Yeah, Little Zhang, is it your birthday or hers today?”
"No, I still have to continue drinking.”
"Yes! If he had to continue drinking as a punishment, who should he punish?”
"Just punish Yao Cuiping. Does she like to drink on behalf of others?”
"Alright then, I'll punish Yao Cuiping. Quick, where's the glass, let me fill it up for her.”
As Zhang Pei's request for Yao Cuiping to drink on his behalf had lost the meaning of celebrating his birthday, it caused dissatisfaction among many of his classmates and friends. Immediately, everyone turned their heads to Yao Cuiping and let her drink two more cups of wine. After a while, she became rosy and charming, like a ripe peach, but also like a delicate and beautiful begonia flower, very charming.
Looking at everyone continuing to raise their glasses to celebrate Zhang Pei's birthday, Yao Cuiping unexpectedly felt sad and lowered her head.
Perhaps it was because she was drunk, but her thoughts were outlined again. It reminded her of her unforgettable relationship with Tao Zhigang and their simple marriage. She couldn't help but think of her high school classmates. She had lent her erasers, garden rules, and other school supplies to Tao Zhigang and Tao Zhigang had enthusiastically helped her with her homework.
During the period when she was sent to the countryside to cut the queue and settle down, she took the initiative to bring supplies and food to the 'Five. She had seen Tao Zhigang and Tao Zhigang bring gifts to her house to visit her parents. Before she enlisted in the army, she had given her handmade mandarin duck silk handkerchief to Tao Zhigang and Tao Zhigang in the pine forest under the moon. She had also put on her mother's jade bracelet.
After choosing to be a soldier and taking the exams, she had once brought a knitted sweater and food to visit Tao Zhigang in the recruit company. Tao Zhigang had led her to the sea and hugged her romantically. As she continued to suffer the pain of separation, she once brought nutritious food to Chongming Island to visit Tao Zhigang and Tao Zhigang followed her to visit Shanghai until she finally checked into a hotel at night.
However, what she couldn't figure out was why this love and marriage ended up being fated to be unfated and failed to come to fruition. Because of this, she felt more and more regretful, and it was difficult for her to free herself. Finally, she could not help but cry out loud.
"Little Yao, what's wrong? Did he drink too much, or did he have something on his mind?”At this moment, he saw his girlfriend, Liu Min, who was sitting next to Yao Cuiping and had come to participate in the birthday celebration. She sensed it and leaned close to her ear to quietly probe.
"Hey, look, what happened to Yao Cuiping?”
"Did you persuade her to drink too much just now?”
"Yeah, we went a little overboard just now. We shouldn't have forced her to drink like that.”
"Isn't it all Zhang Peilian's fault for forcing her to bring wine?”
Yao Cuiping's abnormal behavior immediately attracted the attention of her classmates and friends.
"Isn't that so? What you did just now was a little overboard. You had to force her to drink like that. You have to know that Yao Cuiping has never drunk before.”Then, Liu Min rebuked the boys who had taken the wine from Yao Cuiping.
"Uh, who said I drank too much? I didn't drink too much. I can still drink.”At this moment, Yao Cuiping suddenly wiped away the marks on her eyes and stood up. She continued to invite everyone,"Come, quickly pour some wine. Let's toast to Zhang Peilian's happy birthday!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Yao Cuiping quickly took a glass of wine and gulped it down in one gulp. Instantly, everyone was shocked and tongue-tied. "Sigh, why aren't you drinking? Hurry up and drink. I still have to accompany you guys to continue drinking.”Then, Yao Cuiping started to sway unsteadily.
"Yao Cuiping, you can't drink anymore. If you drink any more, you'll really get drunk!”Seeing that Yao Cuiping wanted to continue pouring wine for her, her girlfriend Liu Min quickly grabbed the bottle and held Yao Cuiping to stop her.
"Don't stop me. I still want to drink. It'll be fun if I'm really drunk!”Yao Cuiping, who was feeling dizzy, could not help but vent the pain in her heart.
"Maybe it's because drinking made her remember her relationship with her past boyfriend and feel sad.”Cao Huiying, Yao Cuiping's best friend, who was sitting opposite her, rushed over to help comfort her,""Don't be like this, Little Yao. You have to know that 'drowning your sorrows in wine makes you sorrowful'.”Then, he poured a cup of tea for her to sober up.
"Cuiping, Little Cao is right.'Drinking makes you more sorrowful.' Stop drinking.”
"That's right, Little Yao. You have to learn to be open-minded about everything. You can't ruin yourself.”
After everyone's persuasion, the stubborn Yao Cuiping finally felt tired and fell into Liu Min's arms. She quietly bent down.
Just as Yao Cuiping was helping Zhang Peilian to drink, Zhang Peilian was called to another table by his mother to drink. As they continued to toast, Zhang Peilian was also drunk.
The birthday banquet dragged on until ten o'clock in the evening before it finally ended. As his friends and classmates bid farewell and left, only Yao Cuiping was left in the Zhang family because she was drunk.
After that, Yao Cuiping was arranged to sleep in a separate bedroom by the Zhang family. After a while, she was heard mumbling," Zhigang, hurry up and come back... Hurry up and come back..."
At this moment, perhaps because he was drunk or because he had touched the wrong room, Zhang Peilian, who was brewing wine, pushed open the door and came to Yao Cuiping's bedroom. When he unexpectedly found out that the person lying on the bed was Yao Cuiping, he couldn't believe it and was very surprised. Looking at her rising and falling chest, looking at her youthful and charming body, looking at her fair and moist skin, looking at her drunken appearance, Zhang Peilian, who was drunk, felt his heart beat faster. His whole body was hot and a warm current rushed to his head. Perhaps it was the effect of alcohol. He couldn't help but slowly bend down to kiss her hot lips."Mm…" Yao Cuiping, who was in a deep sleep, vaguely smelled a man's breath coming towards her. She instinctively avoided the face warrior, but Zhang Peilian couldn't help but continue to unbutton her shirt.
At this time, Yao Cuiping, who was in a daze, only began to deal with it half-heartedly. In addition, the alcohol she drank burned in her body, and Yao Cuiping's body gradually became as soft as mud, losing the strength to resist. As a result, Zhang Peilian, who was in the mood to drink, approached her step by step. Yao Cuiping couldn't help but feel her entire body tremble.
At this moment, the illusion of Tao Zhigang appeared in his mind again. He panted and called out," Zhigang, you're back..." Finally, she hugged Zhang Peilian in a daze and started to kiss him crazily. As Yao Cuiping released her strong desire, Zhang Peilian became bolder and entangled with her...
At this time, along with the hot and humid weather, there was a sudden downpour outside, accompanied by lightning and thunder, which added a rich atmosphere to Zhang Peilian and Yao Cuiping who were in love.
Seventy-seven.
Unknowingly, the incense burning in memory of the martyrs had gradually burned out. Tao Zhigang, who had been immersed in his memories, couldn't help but stand up and look at the sky that wasn't completely bright. He took two deep breaths.
Then, he continued to walk to the border veteran soldier Lu Shoujiang's mausoleum and bent down to help him clear the stones and weeds. Then, he and his comrades in the border area encountered another thrilling battle in the new year, such as ambushing the international drug trafficking gang, investing in disaster relief to fight against the flash floods and mudflows, and capturing the defectors who left the country.
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