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However, unexpectedly, on the evening of the day when the new recruits finished their farm labor tasks, Tao Zhigang, who had returned to the new recruits, suddenly felt a pain in his abdomen. He thought that it was because he had taken off his clothes and caught a cold, so he had to endure it first. However, the pain did not reduce, but instead became more serious. With cold sweat constantly oozing out of his head, he hugged his body and curled up.
"Zhigang, what's wrong?"
"Little Tao, are you feeling unwell?”
Just as Tao Zhigang was in unbearable pain, he was caught red-handed by Pan Yue, Guo Yunlong, and a few other fellow recruits who had rushed back from outside.
"Yeah, I saw him holding his stomach earlier.”
"I asked him if he wanted to call a doctor, but he said not to for the time being.”
"Look at you. You're in so much pain that you're sweating, but you're still enduring it.”Guo Yunlong spoke of Tao Zhigang with heartache.”
"That's right. We can't delay any longer." Pan Yue followed suit.
" I'll call the doctor for you right now..." Guo Yunlong said and was about to rush out of the door...
"No, let me go. I'm more flexible than you.”At this moment, Pan Yue stepped forward and stopped Guo Yunlong." Big guy, you guys should stay here and help take care of Zhigang. I'll call the team doctor for him now."”Then, Pan Yue gave orders to Guo Yunlong and the others as he rushed out of the door.
Then, Guo Yunlong and the other two recruits helped Tao Zhigang wipe the sweat off his forehead while massaging his painful abdomen.
"Oh, Zhigang, the team doctor is here, the team doctor is here.”After a while, Pan Yue's voice was heard from outside the door. Then, he led the team doctor into the room and came to Tao Zhigang's side.
As the team doctor first asked Tao Zhigang about the abdominal pain, Tao Zhigang gestured around his navel. The experienced team doctor lifted one of Tao Zhigang's legs and pressed on his abdomen. Immediately, Tao Zhigang cried out in pain. Then, the team doctor asked Tao Zhigang about the cause of his illness.
"Have you ever had this problem at home?”
"I've only had diarrhea, but I've never experienced such unbearable pain.”
"Then, have you suffered any external injuries in the recent stages of the army, such as training or labor?”
" Hmm, I don't think so..." Tao Zhigang tried hard to recall and vaguely remembered,"" Was it caused by using your lower abdomen to lift the soil while helping the farm clear the ditches?"
"Not bad! Don't close it like this. You have acute appendicitis. "It might be because he used too much strength to hold the shovel against his lower abdomen for a long time, causing the appendix to be injured and inflamed," the team doctor said on the spot according to Tao Zhigang's description. Then, he quickly urged,"This is very dangerous. If it's not done well, it will cause a puncture and endanger one's life. We have to send it to the regiment health team for treatment as soon as possible.”
"Good boy, it's not that serious!"
"Fortunately, we found it and called the team doctor in time.”
Hearing the team doctor's diagnosis, Pan Yue, Guo Yunlong, and the other comrades were all shocked.
At this time, Battalion Commander Guan and Instructor Wan, who had heard the news of Tao Zhigang's injury, rushed over. After listening to the team doctor's opinion, they quickly reported Tao Zhigang's condition to the higher-ups. They also contacted the regiment medical team in time and requested for 120 to come to the facility to rescue him.
A moment later, a white 120 military ambulance sped to the recruit company. With the help of the team doctor, Battalion Commander Guan, Instructor Wan, and others, the medical staff of the regiment health team quickly carried Tao Zhigang, who was lying in the dormitory, onto a stretcher and placed him in the ambulance.
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The ambulance carrying Tao Zhigang rushed to the regiment medical team in time.
After the doctors from the medical team nervously met with Tao Zhigang again, Tao Zhigang was finally pushed into the operating theater. Immediately after, two medical staff members put on their white coats and gloves and busily prepared for the surgery.
"Little Tao, where are you from?”
"Oh, my family is from the South Edict District of Anhui Province.”
"How old are you this year?"
"Twenty."
"Oh, I heard that your performance in the recruit company this time was not bad.”
"Uh, it's nothing. I'm just like everyone else. I'm just a little stronger in terms of culture.”
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One of them, Chief Physician Deng, who was in his thirties and looked young and promising, deliberately chatted with Tao Zhigang, who was lying on the operating table, to distract Tao Zhigang. At the same time, he performed acupuncture anesthesia on Tao Zhigang's legs.
After a while, Tao Zhigang felt that he had lost all feeling from his calves to his thighs and even his entire abdomen. He slowly entered a state of numbness.
Immediately after, the nurse cleaned up his abdomen, and the chief surgeon made an incision on his lower abdomen to perform an appendectomy.
At this moment, Tao Zhigang, who was lying on the operating table, felt the pain of his intestines being torn apart from time to time. However, when he thought about how soldiers should be brave, he still tried his best to grit his teeth and endure...
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About forty minutes later, Tao Zhigang was carried off the operating table and pushed into the nursing room. Then, the patient's post-surgical symptoms started to appear. Her heart was upset, she did not want to eat, her mouth was dry, and her body was weak. Then, after more than half a day, he finally opened his eyes and shouted as if he had woken up from a nightmare," Don't send me back. I don't want to stay..."
"Little Tao, Little Tao, what's wrong?”When a young nurse from the health team heard this, she quickly came forward to take care of Tao Zhigang.
At the same time, the chief surgeon and another doctor walked in.
" Associate Chief Physician Deng, just now, Xiao Tao, who had just undergone surgery, suddenly shouted and said that he shouldn't be sent back..." When the nurse from the health team saw that it was Associate Chief Physician Deng who walked in, she quickly went forward and reported.
"Uh, it might be a post-surgical reaction. Let me take a look.”Associate Chief Physician Deng, who had followed the nurse from the health team to Tao Zhigang's bed, was about to take his pulse when Tao Zhigang unexpectedly grabbed his hand." Doctor, quickly tell the recruit company that they don't want to send me back. I passed when I came here. I'm not sick..."
"Little Tao, who said I was going to send you back? I didn't say that your body isn't qualified."
"I was sent here for surgery. I've already had surgery. Can my body still be considered qualified?”
"Hahaha!" Associate Chief Physician Deng seemed to understand and could not help but laugh."Cough! It was nothing. It was just a small removal of the appendix. It seemed to be a very normal thing overseas. It was said that in some countries, even good people would be sent to the hospital for appendectomy since they were young. This would actually be better for their health. Moreover, you came to the hospital for surgery because of a public injury caused by working on the farm. You don't have to worry too much. Just listen to me and recuperate.”
"That means I can still stay in the army.”
"Yes! If it doesn't affect the big picture, you can still be considered a qualified recruit.”In order to calm Tao Zhigang down and give him the confidence to continue serving in the army, Associate Chief Physician Deng added a final sentence in an affirmative manner.?
It turned out that Tao Zhigang was most worried that if he was cut open, the army would consider him to have failed the medical examination and send him back to his hometown. At that time, he would lose face! Now, after listening to Associate Chief Physician Deng's patient persuasion and explanation, his heart suddenly became cheerful and he felt extremely happy.
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Three days after Tao Zhigang's operation, Instructor Wan and Battalion Commander Guan led the communicators to bring fruits, milk powder, malted milk extract, and other nutritional products. They represented the recruit company and rushed to the health team.
Coincidentally, when they stepped into the hospital, they bumped into Associate Chief Physician Deng, the chief surgeon of the medical team.
"Sigh, isn't this Associate Chief Physician Deng from the hospital?”Instructor Wan quickly went forward and shook his hand.
"Uh, Instructor Wan, Battalion Commander Guan, you're here. Why did you come to visit your warriors so quickly?”Associate Chief Physician Deng quickly went forward to greet him.
"Sigh, Associate Chief Physician Deng, how's Tao Zhigang's injury now?”Battalion Commander Guan asked with great concern.
"It's fine. I'm basically out of danger.”Associate Chief Physician Deng replied promptly.
" He got injured this time because…" Instructor Wan then asked Director Deng about the cause of Tao Zhigang's injury. He wanted to further verify the nature of the injury so that he could report the commendation materials for the recruit Tao Zhigang.
"After another re-examination by our regiment's medical team, it was confirmed that recruit Tao Zhigang's injury was indeed caused by the shovel handle hitting the appendix for a long time during labor. Fortunately, you found out and sent him here in time. Otherwise, he would have been pierced and his life would have been in danger.”Associate Chief Physician Deng said truthfully.
"Oh, that's so mysterious!" Battalion Commander Guan couldn't help but feel surprised.
"But it's fine now. We've operated on him and he's out of danger. I estimate that he'll be able to remove the stitches in about a week.”
"How many Heavenly Academies will he stay in?”Battalion Commander Guan asked with concern.
"About twenty days. Moreover, even if he was discharged from the hospital after the surgery, he could not participate in strenuous activities, including intensive training and heavy physical labor.”
"We know that. Why don't we let him recuperate in the medical team for a while?”Instructor Wan added.
"Cough! I'm just afraid that he won't be able to lie down when the time comes." Associate Chief Physician Deng, who was more familiar with the hospitalization situation of the recruits, felt a little embarrassed and added.
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Then, accompanied by Associate Chief Physician Deng, Battalion Commander Guan, Instructor Wan, and the messenger came to Tao Zhigang's ward with gifts.
"Tao Zhigang, the leader of your recruit company is here to see you.”
"Uh, Battalion Commander Guan, Instructor Wan, you're here.”Hearing Associate Chief Physician Deng's greeting and seeing the leader of the recruit company step through the door, Tao Zhigang, who was on an IV drip, immediately sat up excitedly.
"Lie down quickly and don't move. Don't touch the wound and affect its healing.”Seeing Tao Zhigang's weak body and difficulty in moving, Battalion Commander Guan and Instructor Wan stepped forward to hold him down and let him lie down again.
At this moment, Battalion Commander Guan said solemnly to Tao Zhigang,""Tao Zhigang, you were injured while participating in the construction of the farm. We represent all the officers and soldiers of the recruit company to visit you and hope that you can recover soon.”
"As for the matter with the new recruits, we will think of it for you. Just rest assured and recuperate here. Don't think about anything else.”Instructor Wan comforted Tao Zhigang.
Immediately after, the reporter placed the fruits, milk powder, malted milk extract, and other gifts on Tao Zhigang's bedside table.
"Sigh, Battalion Commander, Instructor, it's enough that you can represent the recruit company to personally come and see me. There's no need to bring these things. It's better to bring them back to the comrades of the recruit company to eat.”Tao Zhigang hurriedly declined the reporter.
"This is also a little token from the recruit company. I hope you can heal well and strive to recover soon.”Instructor Wan went forward to comfort Tao Zhigang.
"If I recover, can I return to the team?”Tao Zhigang followed up with a question about Instructor Wan.
"Look, he's here again." At this moment, Associate Chief Physician Deng quickly took the opportunity to reflect Tao Zhigang's thoughts to Instructor Wan and Battalion Commander Guan."He was operated on because he was afraid that the army would say that his body was unqualified and send him back.”
"Yes, I once heard that some recruits discovered that they had physical problems when they arrived at the army. In the end, they were still considered unqualified and sent back.”At this point, Tao Zhigang seemed to have doubts again."Therefore, I'm worried that if I perform the surgery now, I'll be sent back as if I'm unqualified.”
"Who said that you're not qualified to perform the surgery and that you have to be sent back?”Battalion Commander Guan stepped forward and patted Tao Zhigang's head lightly.""Look at your little brain. You're always thinking nonsense. Not only will they not send you back, but the recruit company will also study and report you for commendation.”
"Yes, no matter what, you participated in the support of the farm production labor this time and did a good job. You took the lead in exceeding the target task and set a good result of second place in the whole company. In addition to the work and training performance of the new recruits, you should be rewarded and encouraged.”Instructor Wan added.
"Actually, I've just joined the army and haven't achieved much yet, yet you guys want to reward and encourage me. How can I thank the leaders of the organization? Here, I can only express my determination first and ask the leaders to believe me. After I return to the army, I will definitely work hard and strive to make new contributions to the construction of the army.”Then, Tao Zhigang sincerely expressed his determination to the battalion commander and instructor.
"Alright, your main task now is to recuperate well. Obey the management of the medical team and listen to Associate Chief Physician Deng's arrangements.”In the end, Battalion Commander Guan held Associate Chief Physician Deng's hand and said,"Then I'll have to trouble you guys to take good care of him. If anything happens along the way, please call us immediately.”
"Don't worry and go back. We will take care of him according to the management system of the medical team.”Associate Chief Physician Deng nodded.
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Tao Zhigang's mood improved greatly after receiving the comfort and encouragement from the leader of the recruit company. As his injuries gradually recovered, he began to actively train himself after the stitches were removed a week later.
On this morning, accompanied by the crisp chirping of birds and the sunshine of flowers, Tao Zhigang, who was wearing a patient's gown, came to the courtyard to do morning exercises and rehabilitation training like two days ago. Suddenly, he heard someone calling him from behind.
"Sigh, Comrade Little Tao, someone from the recruit company has come to see you again.”It turned out that the nurses had brought people here.
"Cough! Pei Wenshu, so it's you. I missed you so much.”
When Tao Zhigang turned around and realized that the person who came to visit him was Pei Wenshu, who led the army and had a good relationship with him, he couldn't help but feel excited and rush forward.
" Isn't that so? The soldiers in the recruit company are also thinking about you," Pei Wenshu also resonated with him.
As he spoke, Tao Zhigang suddenly bent down and covered his abdomen.
"Uh, Little Tao, what's wrong?" Pei Wenshu immediately supported Tao Zhigang.
"Oh, it's nothing. I was so happy to see you just now that I forgot about the wound on my body.”It turned out that Tao Zhigang was careless. When he pounced on Pei Wenshu, he had hurt the wound that had not yet healed.
"Oh, right! You just had surgery." Pei Wenshu suddenly realized, Is it serious? Hurry up and get a doctor to take a look."
"Uh, I don't need it. Pei Wenshu, maybe the wound hasn't healed yet.”Tao Zhigang couldn't help but laugh."Cough! Sometimes, the pain from the incision was so painful that it made one not know whether to laugh or cry.”
"Haha, now you've got a taste of it.”Pei Wenshu also laughed and said humorously.
Coincidentally, the nurse from the health team also rushed forward. As she held Tao Zhigang's left arm and returned to the ward, she complained to Pei Wenshu, who was on the right,"Look at him. He's so willful. His wound hasn't even healed yet. He's either busy training or in a hurry to return to the team. It's so annoying that we have to follow him and watch him.”
"Uh, is that so? Then this is your fault, Little Tao.”After hearing the nurse's complaint, she immediately helped to mention Tao Zhigang.
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Pei Wenshu, who had sent Tao Zhigang back to the ward and laid him down, saw that the nurse from the health team was seriously holding the bedsheets for Tao Zhigang, covering him with the bedding, and hanging the IV drip. He couldn't help but be moved and comfort Tao Zhigang."Comrade Xiao Tao, you see how good it is to have nurses and doctors to help take care of you in the medical team. You don't have to rush back to the company. I just asked the medical team's Director Deng. He said that you still need to stay in the medical team for a period of time. When the wound is completely healed, you can officially transfer back to the recruit company.”
"No, I can't see my comrades here. I can't get any training. I can't stand dealing with pills and drips all day. Pei Wenshu, quickly go back and tell the recruit company to send someone to take me out of the hospital early.”
"Tao Zhigang, if you want to be discharged early, the health team has to make the final decision. The medical team has their own rules. I think they must have their reasons for keeping you here to recuperate.”
"Then wouldn't it be the same if I suggested that I go back to the recruit company and slowly recuperate?”
"That's different." Just as Tao Zhigang was arguing with Wenshu Pei, Associate Chief Physician Deng came to the ward to continue the conversation."In the medical team, we still have to continue to put you on a drip and take your medicine to prevent infection or sequelae. On the other hand, if we were to follow your lead and return to the recruit company in advance, we wouldn't be responsible if anything happened, right?”
"Yes, Tao Zhigang, what Associate Chief Physician Deng said makes sense. This also means that the medical team is responsible for you. Moreover, the army didn't say that they would fire you because of the surgery. They agreed to let you return to the recruit company after you recovered. For this reason, you don't have to have any more thoughts and concerns. You have to listen to the medical staff, obey the management of the medical team, and recuperate well. Only then can your wish to be discharged and return to the army as soon as possible be realized.”
After Associate Chief Physician Deng and the nurse from the health team left, only Secretary Pei and Tao Zhigang were left in the ward. Then, Pei Wenshu took out a few books from his bag and handed them to Tao Zhigang.""Tsk, Instructor Wan asked me to bring you two world-famous books. Considering that you're more interested in literature, you should take advantage of this free time to enjoy it. Secondly, I'm afraid that you'll be bored after staying in the health team for a long time. If you have nothing to do, you can pass some time by flipping through the books.”
"Hmm, not bad. What you guys think is quite to my liking.”Tao Zhigang immediately perked up. He quickly leaned back and read it in appreciation."This book,'How Steel Was Tempered,' is a famous book that I am familiar with. It was written by the former Soviet writer, Nikolay Ostrovsky, when he was blind. This book," Notre-Dame de Paris," was written by the famous 19th century French poet and novelist, Victor Hugo. Also, this book,'The Troubles of Young Witte' is the first novel that made Goethe famous overnight in Germany. I think I've roughly read it…"
"In addition, Commander Guan told me to remind you to recuperate well and not run around outside the health team. When you are bored, read these literature books. It might be helpful for you to learn to write in the future.”Then, Secretary Pei took out a stack of letters from his bag and handed them to Tao Zhigang.""Here, these are all letters sent from your hometown. Take a look quickly. It can also comfort your mood.”
"Wow! Thank you so much for bringing me so many letters.”Tao Zhigang was extremely excited as he held the letter.
"Well, according to the military jargon, there is a saying: This was the saying,'old soldiers are sick, new soldiers are faithful'.”Pei Wenshu said humorously.
"Hearing you say that, the army is quite interesting."
Tao Zhigang then looked at Secretary Pei, and the two of them smiled knowingly."Hahaha…"
Suddenly, Tao Zhigang grabbed Pei Wenshu's hand and asked,""Pei Wenshu, I remembered something important that I need to ask you about.”
"What is it? Just say it."
"When I was about to join the army, the party branch of the brigade that I had let go of told me to send my application for joining the party and the signing opinion that listed me as the key target of joining the party to me along with my file.”
"Sigh, I seem to have received a file recently. It contains the application for joining the party and the opinions signed by the local organization. It seems to have the official seal of the brigade.”Pei Wenshu recalled.
"Yes, yes, yes. That's my file. I'm relieved now.”Tao Zhigang suddenly seemed a little excited.
"What, you already wrote the application for joining the party when you were in the local area?”
"Yes, that's right. I've been longing to join the party for a long time.”
"He's even listed as a training target?"
"Yes, he's already been listed as a training target. Before I joined the army, the brigade's party branch had discussed the issue of me joining the party and was prepared to report it to the township party committee. In the end, because it was too late to rush to the military examination, I could only temporarily sign a document that had been listed as a probationary party member and pass it to the army.”Tao Zhigang spoke with excitement and regret.
"However, the above documents and opinions can only be used as a reference for the past. As for the army, you might have to start all over again and accept the test of the party organization. Therefore, I hope that you will be mentally prepared for the long term. You must be able to calm down, be patient, work hard, lay a good foundation, work hard to create conditions, and continuously contribute to the construction of the army. From there, you can truly achieve the highest ideal goal of joining the party organization.”According to Tao Zhigang's description of the local request to join the party organization, Pei Wenshu combined it with the facts of the army to persuade Tao Zhigang.
"Oh, so that's how it is. It seems that a new recruit like me really doesn't understand the situation in the army.”Tao Zhigang felt a little confused, but he still humbly accepted Secretary Pei's advice.""Yes, Pei Wenshu, thank you for your concern and help.”
Then, Pei Wenshu stood up and left the health team, leaving Tao Zhigang's side.
Tao Zhigang was the only one left in the ward. It was exceptionally quiet. Finally, he could calm down and concentrate on reading the letters from home. One of the letters with delicate handwriting that looked familiar especially attracted him. He knew very well and quickly opened the envelope. He carefully took out the letter and read it carefully. It was indeed a letter from his classmate, Yao Cuiping, who had sent him off before he joined the army in his hometown. When he saw her gentle handwriting and read her words that were filled with pure girly words, it was as if Yao Cuiping's voice rang in his ears...
"Hello, Zhigang! I have received your letter. Knowing that you have successfully reached Shanghai and stepped into the army camp, I feel relieved.
Ever since you left the army, I've been thinking about you. Although you went to Shanghai, which is thousands of miles away, your familiar figure often appears in front of me, leaving me with many beautiful memories.
I really can't bear to see you leave because I'm used to the days with you. We've already left twice since October last year. I know you can't bear to see me leave, but there's no such thing as a banquet that doesn't come to an end, right? I'll miss you. I hope you won't let me down.
To be honest, I admire your talent and temperament. I will never forget the bits and pieces of our school classmates and the relationship that we gradually established after we were sent to the countryside.
Having you by my side is my greatest happiness. Originally, the world of my love was pale. Ever since you appeared, I saw the hope of love. It was as Xu Zimo had said, you were destined to be the person I was looking for.
At this moment, I thought of a line sung in a foreign song that can express my feelings to you: ‘iloveyoumorethanicansay/illloveyoutwiceasmuchtomorrow/illmissyoueverysingleday.'
Ever since I had you, my heart seemed to have someone to rely on, a kind of trust. Even if I encounter great difficulties and sad things, I will always believe that I still have Zhigang to rely on. He will love me.
However, life and growth also taught us: The passion of love will not always exist, and the road of love will not be a long one. Now we are more struggling for our own ideals and goals, busy with work affairs in different positions. In addition, we are now far away from each other, and it is not easy to see each other as often as before.
However, I have always believed that the poetic you and I will create a more beautiful love than others. I sincerely hope that I can continue to hear the good news from you even in ordinary days. In fact, gifts don't only belong to special festivals. Giving a love letter to a loved one on a normal day can also express true feelings.
I wonder how you're doing in the army now? I heard that the life in the new recruits 'company is quite tough. Is training very intense? You have to take care of yourself!
If you need anything else in the future, feel free to write to me. I'll think of a way to get it for you..."
Tao Zhigang was already moved by the true feelings of longing revealed in the letter. He could not help but feel a sense of warmth in his heart and body.
At this moment, the nurse from the medical team walked into the ward and greeted,"Little Tao, it's time to take your medicine."
"Uh, okay, thank you." Tao Zhigang hurriedly put away the letter and took the medicine. He took a sip of water and swallowed it.
"Yes, you are much more obedient now. It seems that the documents from your company have had some effect on you.”The nurse from the health team felt that Tao Zhigang had become more obedient, so she immediately praised him encouragingly.
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After that, during the rest of the recuperation period, Tao Zhigang did some rehabilitation training besides admiring some famous Chinese and foreign chopsticks.
However, as the time spent in the hospital increased, Tao Zhigang, who was bored and impatient in the ward, felt that the days were getting harder and harder. After more than ten days, he felt that his wound had basically healed, so he began to change his mind. Taking advantage of the fact that Associate Chief Physician Deng did not come to the health team for work on a Sunday, he took the opportunity to go shopping early in the morning and quietly took the bus to the Infantry Company and ran back to the Recruit Company.
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"Reporting to Battalion Commander Guan, recruit Tao Zhigang's wounds have healed and his body has recovered. He has now officially returned to the army and is here to report.”At this moment, Tao Zhigang suddenly appeared in front of the recruit company camp.
Upon hearing Tao Zhigang's arrival, Battalion Commander Guan turned around in surprise.""Sigh, Tao Zhigang, didn't Associate Chief Physician Deng say that you would need to recuperate and observe for at least a month? Why did I let you come back in advance?" Battalion Commander Guan then asked the messenger to pour a glass of water for Tao Zhigang. Then, he thought again." That's not right. Why didn't the regiment health team call our recruit company to inform us beforehand? Haha, I think you probably ran back secretly, right?”
"Battalion Commander Guan, look, I'm fine now.”Seeing that Battalion Commander Guan was about to expose his background, Tao Zhigang hurriedly lifted his shirt and patted his abdomen as he argued.
Coincidentally, Instructor Wan had also returned to the battalion headquarters."Hey, isn't this Tao Zhigang? Why are you back? Did Associate Chief Physician Deng approve your discharge? Or you…"
"I-I-I'm fine now!”Tao Zhigang started to look tongue-tied.
Suddenly, the phone rang on the table again.
Instructor Wan picked up the microphone nearby."Yes, I am. Associate Chief Physician Deng, it's you. Well, that's right. He did run back. So it wasn't you who approved his discharge? Then what happened to you? You can't even keep a close eye on a patient."
At this moment, Tao Zhigang, who was standing at the side, could not help but chuckle.
"You still have the cheek to laugh! He's just causing us trouble. I was wondering why you came back when the medical team didn't inform us beforehand.”Battalion Commander Guan heard that it was a call from the medical team and immediately felt a little angry.
Instructor Wan continued to answer the call."Ah, we still have to send him back. I'll have to do some work with him first. I'll call you later.”
When he heard that he was going to send him back, Tao Zhigang impatiently stepped in front of Instructor Wan and pulled the corner of his shirt."Instructor Wan, please help me talk some sense into him. Don't send me back. I can't hold it in there anymore.”
"No, I have to send it back even if I can't hold it.”Battalion Commander Guan said angrily.
"Aiya, Battalion Commander Guan, please help me. Let me return to this new recruit company. Don't send me back. Besides, can I continue to recuperate after returning to the recruit company?”
"You're the only one who knows how to coax." Looking at Tao Zhigang's pleading look, Instructor Wan could only discuss with Battalion Commander Guan.
"Alright, since Instructor Wan wants you to stay, I'll let you off this time.”Battalion Commander Guan glanced at Tao Zhigang and said.
Then, Instructor Wan asked the regiment medical team for his phone number again."Hello, is this Associate Chief Physician Deng? He can't do it. We've been trying to persuade him for a while, but he's not willing to go back to your place. Cough! How about this, if his wound is really fine, we should just let him return to the new recruits 'company early, so that he won't be so noisy............................................................ Oh, don't worry about that. We'll take good care of him. In addition, the team doctor should do some checks on him. Yes, okay, I understand.”
Before Instructor Wan could put down the microphone, Tao Zhigang cheered excitedly."Oh, I can return to the team, I can return to the team!”
"Look, he was in a hurry to return to the team and actually sneaked back. This time, he really made it happen.”Looking at Tao Zhigang's happiness, Instructor Wan shook his head helplessly and said to Battalion Commander Guan.
"However, don't get carried away. You heard it on the phone just now, right? Associate Chief Physician Deng told me that even if you're back, you're still in the recuperation period for the time being. You can't rush back to the new recruits 'training and can only do some light rehabilitation exercises.”Then, Battalion Commander Guan warned Tao Zhigang in a serious tone.
"Yes, sir! I promise to obey orders." Tao Zhigang saluted the battalion commander and instructor in high spirits, then turned around and left.
"Cough! I really can't do anything to him." Looking at Tao Zhigang's back, Commander Guan couldn't help but smile at Instructor Fan.
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It was a Sunday in the recruit company in Pengdao. The recruits in each platoon were mostly busy dealing with their private work and carrying out entertainment activities. Some were either washing clothes and chatting, some were playing chess and cards, some were reading books, learning to write letters to their families, and some were playing basketball outside.
Tao Zhigang happily stepped into the dormitory. Before he could greet everyone, he was caught red-handed by his shrewd fellow countryman, Pan Yue.
"Cough! Zhigang, you're back. We missed you so much!"
"That's right, Zhigang. We've been looking forward to your return every day.”Soon after, Guo Yunlong, the big fellow from the same hometown, also came forward. "If it wasn't for the fact that the training in the new recruits was too intense and we couldn't get a chance, a few of our comrades from the same hometown would have planned to visit you.”Immediately after, some of the new recruits who saw Tao Zhigang's return also gathered around.
" That's right. I miss you guys every day too," Tao Zhigang said in agreement.
"Sigh, Zhigang, why did you get discharged early? Didn't you say that you still had some days left?”Pan Yue asked in confusion.
"Sigh, Tao Zhigang, why didn't you tell us that you were coming back so that we could prepare to welcome you?”
"Yeah, you suddenly appeared in the recruit company without a sound. We really couldn't believe it when you first came up.”
The other recruits also said.
" I sneaked back..." Tao Zhigang waved his hand and whispered to the recruits in front of him.
"So that's how it is." Guo Yunlong was in disbelief.
"Ah, isn't this breaking the rules?" Pan Yue was shocked.”
"That's right. I took quite a big risk. It was all thanks to the help of the new recruits 'battalion commander and Instructor Wan that I was able to survive.”
"Well, that's more like it."
"Cough! You really made us feel a false alarm for you.”
When they heard Tao Zhigang say that he had been saved by the recruit company, Pan Yue, Guo Yunlong, and the other fellow recruits heaved a sigh of relief.
"Cough! It wasn't easy to stay in the medical team. Other than lying in bed and reading books and staying in the courtyard, I couldn't go anywhere else. It was suffocating.”
"Of course. Staying in the medical team is always cold and quiet. How can it be more lively than returning to the company?”Pan Yue immediately added, but then he suddenly thought of something and quickly began to size up Tao Zhigang's body."Sigh, Zhigang, although you took a risk and returned to the team early, your injuries are still healed, right?”
Tao Zhigang immediately lifted his shirt and patted his abdomen twice on the spot. He declared proudly,"Look, I'm all clear now. There's no problem.”
"However, you just came back. You still have to take care of yourself. Don't move too much.”Looking at Tao Zhigang's slimmer body, Guo Yunlong reminded him with concern.
"Sigh, just now, Battalion Commander Guan and Instructor Wan also urged me to do the same. Although they agreed to let me return to the army ahead of time, I'm still in the recuperation period, so I can't participate in the new recruits 'training for the time being. I can only do some light rehabilitation exercises.”
"That's right. Your wound hasn't fully healed yet. You still have to pay more attention to your health after returning to the company.”
"No matter what, you have returned to the company ahead of time. This is still worth celebrating.”
Hahaha...
The comrades and fellow countrymen who had gathered around him were extremely happy that Tao Zhigang could return to the team ahead of time. At the same time, Tao Zhigang also felt particularly close to his fellow countrymen's love for him.
"Oh, I heard that your injury this time was identified as a public injury. The company even submitted a commendation document for you.”Then, Pan Yue told Tao Zhigang that the company had reported the news of the commendation decision.
"And the regimental headquarters has also publicized your performance in the newspapers about your injury during the voluntary labor on the farm.”Following that, Guo Yunlong also told Tao Zhigang that the above regiment had also publicized his commendation.
"It should be worthy of commendation! For several days, he braved the cold and worked hard. He took the lead in exceeding the target tasks issued by his superiors and won the second place in the labor competition of the entire recruit company. In the end, unfortunately, it led to a public injury. How could this not be admirable?”At this moment, another comrade said.
"Sigh, that's nothing. It's all my fault for doing it too hard and not paying attention to my body.”Tao Zhigang saw that his comrades and fellow countrymen were all praising him, so he felt embarrassed and humbly declined.
Just then, the company blew the whistle for lunch.
"Oh, it's time to eat. We have to eat more today.”
"Sigh, Zhigang, don't say it. You're really lucky! As soon as he returned, he encountered the company's additional meal.”
"I'm indeed quite greedy. When I went to the medical team for surgery, the doctor stipulated that I shouldn't eat greasy food.”Tao Zhigang chatted with his comrades and fellow countrymen while joining everyone in gathering in the room.
154.
In fact, Tao Zhigang had sneaked out of the medical team and returned to the team ahead of time, so his injuries had not completely healed.
According to the medical orders of the regiment health team and the rules of the recruit company leader, Tao Zhigang, who had just returned, was still in the recuperation stage of the company and was not allowed to participate in any labor or training matters.
However, for Tao Zhigang, who had always been active and had received commendations and encouragement, it was difficult for it to take effect. In addition, the life experience of the recruit company was nearing its end. Tao Zhigang couldn't help but be strict with himself. In addition to joining everyone in the normal work and study of the recruit company, he also constantly used his spare time from morning to night to give up the opportunity to rest and recuperate. He persisted in enduring the pain of his wounds and humbly asked the soldiers in the platoon for advice. He secretly practiced to master the basic steps, such as throwing bombs, shooting, single-parallel bars equipment training, and a series of military technical movements. He wanted to make use of this last period of time to make up for the training classes that he had missed due to hospitalization.
155.
As the military training time for the recruits arranged by the superiors was nearing its end, various agencies and companies had already started to discuss the distribution of recruits.
On this day, in the office of the recruit company, there was also a fair-skinned officer in his early thirties, Wen, who was from the propaganda department of the regiment. He was asking Battalion Commander Guan and Instructor Wan for a copy of the recruit's file to read." Yes, from the form he filled out, he has a certain level of literary expertise. He can play the erhu and once joined the literature and art propaganda team in school."
"Officer Wen, this recruit was personally brought by me. I wanted to keep him and bring him back to Changxing Island.”Instructor Wan couldn't help but reveal what was on her mind.
"Instructor Wan, I can understand that you brought him here, but according to the needs of the group, you have to take the big picture into consideration.”Officer Wen also secretly argued with determination.
"But our Changxing Battalion is also lacking a relatively cultured and wise communications officer like him.”
"Ahem, isn't your Long Viridescent Battalion still part of our Transverse Sand Battalion? He still needs our Transverse Sand Regiment to be the main force. We need some new recruits with literary expertise like him.”As Officer Wen argued, he gently pleaded with Instructor Wan," Instructor Wan, please be more noble. Don't you still have so many recruits under you? For the time being, let us have this recruit..."
"Report!" Tao Zhigang was found by Pei Fangshu, who had been arranged beforehand.
"Yes, alright." At this moment, Battalion Commander Guan stood up and introduced Tao Zhigang,""Tao Zhigang, this is Secretary Wen from the group's publicity department. She's in charge of the group's publicity work. Today, I specially came to see you.”
"Uh, Secretary Wen, thank you for your concern.”Tao Zhigang first felt that it was a little sudden, but then he calmed down and replied politely.
"You were the one who spoke on behalf of the new recruits at the welcoming ceremony last time, right? Also, you're the one who was commended and rewarded by the army for getting injured in voluntary labor, right?”Officer Wen asked happily when he saw Tao Zhigang.
"Well, that's actually nothing, Officer Wen.”Tao Zhigang lowered his head in embarrassment.
"Your speech last time was well written! It left a deep impression on me."
"Uh, Secretary Wen, you flatter me."
"I heard that when you were at home, you were also involved in literary creation?”
"When I was in middle school, I wrote some small programs.”
"Also, from the form you filled in, do you have any other specialty in playing the erhu?”
"Yes, it's just a hobby.”
"There's no need to be so humble." Following that, Officer Wen called out to Secretary Pei with interest," Little Pei, go to the company activity room and find an erhu for Tao Zhigang to try.”
"Sigh, good." Pei Wenshu quickly took out an erhu from the activity room.
"Come, play us your best song.”Officer Wen took the erhu and handed it to Tao Zhigang.
Tao Zhigang was a music enthusiast, and he hadn't played a musical instrument for a long time before and after he joined the army. Now that he saw the erhu, he couldn't help but want to play it." Alright, then I'll play a cheerful 'Horse Racing' song. Please don't laugh at me.”
Tao Zhigang then sat down in front of Officer Wen, Battalion Commander Guan, and Instructor Wan, passionately playing his favorite " Horse Racing."
"Yes, it's so bad. It's quite like a Mongolian horse race.”Officer Wen couldn't help but praise.
"It's quite nice to play. It's quite passionate.”Pei Wenshu also cheered.
"Yes, this can only be considered a fourth or fifth-grade song. It's still far from professional level.”
"It's not bad to be able to pull it like this. I can continue to improve in the army in the future.”After hearing Tao Zhigang play the violin, Officer Wen became even more interested in Tao Zhigang. He then asked with concern," Is your injury healed now?”
" What's there to be clear about? He's like a monkey who can't sit still. He's been secretly participating in training with everyone since he came back..." At this time, Battalion Commander Guan criticized Tao Zhigang with some dissatisfaction.
"Battalion Commander Guan, aren't I clear about the above?”
"Alright, pretend I don't know. Don't play tricks with me. Someone told me that you would always bear the pain and grimace when you were practicing throwing bombs and jumping over the parallel bars.”
"Hahaha, Battalion Commander Guan, this time you've met another stubborn recruit. It can really be said that 'newborn calves are not afraid of tigers'.”Officer Wen said humorously.
"Hmph,'newborn calves are not afraid of tigers' is a good seedling.”Instructor Wan, who had been feeling depressed, suddenly added.
Tao Zhigang, who was sandwiched in the middle, was at a loss.”Therefore, he could only suggest to leave,""Uh, reporting to Battalion Commander Guan, Instructor Wan, and Officer Wen. If there's nothing else, I'll be returning to my platoon.”
"Yes."
Immediately, Tao Zhigang ran out of the recruit company's office as if he was escaping.
156
After more than two months of intense military training, the recruits began to come to an end. Next, the recruits transferred to the internship phase of the lower company.
Tao Zhigang, Guo Yunlong, Pan Yue, and a few other fellow countrymen were once again temporarily sent to the old company of the Second Pao Company on the coast. They continued to experience the life of a grassroots company. Other than some formation training and military training, the rest of the time was spent following the Second Pao Company to learn the principle of seeping coastal artillery firing and operational training skills, as well as cleaning and maintenance of the artillery.
157.
Just as Tao Zhigang had been in the 2nd Pao Company for a week, at noon that day, the Pao Company commander suddenly brought a young girl with a youthful charm to visit Tao Zhigang at the location of his military camp-the Pao Squad Dormitory.
"Tao Zhigang, look who's here.”
Tao Zhigang raised his head and his eyes lit up. He was pleasantly surprised."Uh, Cuiping, you're here. Why didn't you tell me in advance? I should have been prepared to pick you up.”
"I was afraid that it would affect your work and training in the recruit company.”Yao Cuiping replied shyly.
"Tao Zhigang, is this yours?”The Pao Company Commander asked.
"Uh, she's... she's my cousin.”Tao Zhigang replied.
"Haha, you don't have to beat around the bush. Actually, I know what to do.”The cannon commander looked at Yao Cuiping mysteriously and then asked with concern,"Alright, this boss came to see you from afar. Hurry up and arrange for him to receive you.”Then, the Pao Company Commander turned around and left.
Tao Zhigang finally reacted and quickly took Yao Cuiping's bag from her hand. He led her to his bed." Sigh, Cuiping, you've eaten?”
"Zhigang, why don't I go to the company canteen and get some food now?”Pan Yue, his comrade from the same hometown, immediately stepped forward and offered to help.
"Uh, thank you, don't be so busy for me. I've already eaten at Lai Xin Min Town.”
"It's true. You're welcome.”Pan Yue added.
"If she really doesn't want to eat, then forget it. Pan Yue, you don't have to be busy anymore.”Tao Zhigang first returned the favor to Pan Yue. Then, he handed a small wooden chair to Yao Cuiping. Sit down and rest."
Then, Pan Yue poured another cup of tea and handed it to Yao Cuiping.""It's so far away. It's really not easy to come here! Hurry up and drink some tea."
"Hey, it's been a tough journey. Let's wipe our faces first.”Then, Guo Yunlong brought a basin of hot water to Yao Cuiping.
"Sigh, this is really not close to my hometown! It was a pity that it was not sweet enough.”Seeing this intimate scene, the veteran squad leader sitting at the side could not help but sigh.
"Zhigang, quickly open your bag and take out some cigarettes and snacks to distribute to everyone.”Yao Cuiping suddenly reminded him.
"Oh, right, right, right. I can't remember.”Feeling guilty, Tao Zhigang quickly took out the cigarettes and fruits that Yao Cuiping had brought."Squad Leader Gu, since we don't have water from our hometown, let's have a cigarette from our hometown.”
"What brand is it?" The veteran squad leader took the cigarette and identified it as "First-grade Huangshan."
" Yes, it's 'First Grade Huangshan'. This is the most popular cigarette produced in our province," Tao Zhigang explained as he distributed cigarettes and fruits to his fellow recruits.
"Yes, this is a fruit from our hometown. It tastes so sweet!”Then, Pan Yue, who took the apple, took a bite and praised it without hesitation.
"I haven't smoked for many days. Now I can finally live in seclusion.”Guo Yunlong, who seemed to have been looking forward to it for a long time, also lit a cigarette and took two puffs greedily.
As the atmosphere grew, the other comrades and recruits in the class also gathered around. Everyone tasted the fruits and smoked cigarettes while chatting and laughing.
"Tao Zhigang, among the new recruits who came with us, you are considered lucky. As soon as you joined the new recruits, someone came to see you.”
"And it's a girlfriend, a sweetheart.”
"Cough! The one we know at home might have forgotten about us.”
"Then you have to take the initiative and quickly invite her. Otherwise, the lovebird will fly away after a long time.”
"Shh, stop." At this moment, Tao Zhigang quickly raised his hand and gestured to everyone,"Recruit Dan Zi, this is not a place to talk about love. If the higher-ups find out, they will definitely curse us.”
"Yes, yes, yes. Zhigang's reminder is right. The army is a melting pot of revolution. How can they allow people to come here and talk about love?”
"It seems that we still have to become ascetics and rest for a few years.”
Just as everyone stopped talking, they heard a hurried whistle from outside.
"Please pay attention. All classes will line up and gather in the cafeteria for class.”The platoon leader on duty immediately shouted.
" Class monitor..." Tao Zhigang stood up and asked for Class monitor Gu's opinion.
"Oh, you don't have to go now that she's here. It's better for you to stay at home and accompany her.”Squad Leader Gu responded in time.
Soon, only Tao Zhigang and Yao Cuiping were left in the dormitory. It was exceptionally quiet.
At this moment, Yao Cuiping suddenly thought of something and opened another bag. She carefully took out a can from inside." Here, I heard that you were injured. Your parents specially brought you a can of 'ginseng chicken soup'; Also, I bought you some milk powder, malted milk essence, honey, and other nutrients to nourish your body.”After a pause, Yao Cuiping solemnly took out another piece of clothing from her bag."And this sweater that I personally knitted for you. It's winter now. Wear it on your body. It'll help you resist the cold when you're on sentry duty.”
Tao Zhigang was moved by Yao Cuiping's actions as he looked at the chicken soup pot, milk powder, malted milk extract, and other nutritional products that Yao Cuiping took out. Tao Zhigang felt very warm in his heart. He immediately held Yao Cuiping's hands and said affectionately,"Cuiping, I really don't know how to thank you!”
"What's the big deal? Since I came to see you, I can't possibly come empty-handed, right? Besides, you've been injured recently.”
"Sigh, I didn't expect that I would be injured before I even fought in the war.”
"Hmph, didn't you just want to be a soldier? Now you've tasted it.”
"Why? You still can't understand why I joined the army?”
" Yeah, I just can't figure it out. I've been sent to the countryside to train for a few years, and it's about time for me to be promoted. Why did I have to come back to be a soldier and be assigned to this stormy island..."
"Cough, it's all my fault for having an interest in being a soldier since I was young, resulting in an indissolvable bond later on.”Tao Zhigang explained tactfully. Then, he confidently said to Yao Cuiping,"Sigh, Cuiping, don't feel sorry for me for joining the army. In fact, the army is also a revolutionary melting pot. In addition to cultivating our thoughts and sentiments, it is also a big school of thought and can learn a lot of knowledge. In addition, he heard that he might even have the chance to apply for a military school in the future. Wouldn't he be able to further his studies that way?”
"It's true. That's great!" When she heard Tao Zhigang say that she could apply for a military school to further her studies, Yao Cuiping immediately felt elated and energized."Then you have to seize the opportunity in the army and actively revise for the exam. In addition to doing a good job in the army's sentry duty and labor training, you have to make use of your spare time to revise the various cultural subjects.”
"Looks like you have high expectations for university.”
"To tell you the truth, I'm also preparing to take the college entrance examination this year.”
"Which school do you plan to apply for?”
" Jiang City's Foreign Language Institute."
"Wow, that's awesome!" Tao Zhigang couldn't help but kiss Yao Cuiping when he saw how moved she was.
" Sigh, don't let anyone see..." Yao Cuiping quickly covered her face shyly.
"Uh, sorry." Seeing Yao Cuiping's embarrassment, Tao Zhigang quickly covered it up. Then, he reminded her,"Oh, okay, Cuiping, you're very tired today. I'll take you to the company's guest house to rest. Tomorrow, I will accompany you to appreciate our lovely island and the magnificent and vast sea.”
"Oh, that's great!" Yao Cuiping jumped and clapped like a little bird. Then, she followed Tao Zhigang out of the cannon.
158.
At noon the next day, Tao Zhigang fulfilled his promise and brought Yao Cuiping to the beach near the front of Pao Lian. Looking at the vast sea and the gentle breeze, the two of them found a reef and sat down. They enjoyed the waves beating against the shore and the seagulls flying against the wind and waves while they immersed themselves in the blissful love of their first love.
At this moment, Tao Zhigang could not help but think of a poem by Su Shi, a great poet of the Song Dynasty. He took a deep breath and began to recite excitedly,
"The great river flows east, the waves are washed away,
A legendary figure of the ages.
On the west side of the old camp, people said yes,
Zhou Lang of the Three Kingdoms, Red Cliff.
The rocks and clouds were scattered, and the waves split the shore.
It rolled up a thousand piles of snow.
The landscape was like a painting, and there were many heroes in the past.
Thinking back to the time when Gongjin married Xiao Qiao.
With feathered fan and turban, they talked and laughed,
the oars were reduced to ashes.
I wander in my native land,
I should be laughed at if I am sentimental, and my hair will turn gray as soon as possible.
The world is like a dream, a pillow is still the moon on the river.”
"Oh, your recitation is not bad. You can still remember these ancient words. Your memory is quite good.”
"Yes, I often forget a lot when I don't recite.”
Then, Yao Cuiping gently leaned on Tao Zhigang's shoulder and looked at the waves that came ashore. She thought of her usual longing for Tao Zhigang and couldn't help but softly recite a poem by Li Zhiyi, a poet of the Northern Song Dynasty.
"I live at the head of the Yangtze River,
You live at the end of the Yangtze River.
I think of you every day, but I can't see you,
We drink the water of the Yangtze River.
When will this water cease? -
when will this regret end?
I only wish your heart is like mine,
I won't let you down."
"Yeah, I can't help it." After listening to Yao Cuiping's recitation, Tao Zhigang was moved.
He grabbed Yao Cuiping's waist and pulled her into his arms.
Yao Cuiping fell into Tao Zhigang's warm embrace. She tied Tao Zhigang's neck with both hands and closed her eyes in intoxication.
Tao Zhigang stared at Yao Cuiping's affectionate and youthful appearance. He finally couldn't control the burning fire of love. He decisively bent down and passionately kissed Yao Cuiping's sexy lips. At this moment, she responded without hesitation. The two of them hugged, caressed, and kissed crazily.
After a while, Tao Zhigang led Yao Cuiping along the shore of the island. They slowly picked up the shells and conches and continued to chat. They walked forward until the sun was about to set in the west. Then, they climbed up the shore and returned to the company.
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