A generation of soldiers begins with Feng Yuxiu traveling through time and space with Xu Sanduo

Chapter 186 Hand over the pension

"you are?"

The middle-aged man looked at the box in Feng Yuxiu's hand sadly, "I am Xue Lin's second uncle."

"How...how did this child become like this?"

"His father fell off a mountain and became lame years ago, and his mother became half blind because she worked making shoe soles for people in the county town. There was no light at home and she became half blind over time. We finally saw a glimmer of hope for the family, but how could this happen..."

The middle-aged man covered his eyes and sobbed.

Wang Jianguo pursed his lips and turned his head away with red eyes.

Wang Long looked down and seemed to be thinking of his home. He sighed uncomfortably.

A hemp rope breaks at its thinnest part. This miserable family finally saw a glimmer of hope, but now they are going to be poor again.

"Didn't they say that Comrade Xue Lin has a sister?" Wang Long asked.

The middle-aged man shook his head. "She's gone. She got married and moved somewhere else a long time ago. She hasn't been back for many years. We all understand. Staying in this place is torture."

There was no electricity, so we had to fetch water from a mountain spring half an hour away.

It is already a great achievement to be able to survive in peace, so why talk about any hope?

It was the first time that Feng Yuxiu saw a place even poorer than Xiarongshu, and he felt mixed emotions.

He glanced sideways at Wang Long.

Wang Long reacted, "Old man, I'm sorry for the loss. We're here to help Comrade Xue Lin return home. And to see if we can help Comrade Xue Lin's family."

"We can't let the families feel disheartened."

The middle-aged man wiped away his tears and sighed, "I know. The Xue family also migrated here from somewhere else a few years ago. He didn't have any brothers or sisters, so he recognized a few relatives from our area. Xue Xiaobing and I... that is, Xue Lin's father, are sworn relatives, the kind of relatives we recognize. After hearing about this, Xue Lin's mother cried for several days and completely went blind."

Feng Yuxiu and the other two suddenly felt heavy in their hearts. People are most afraid of being involved in something with deep feelings.

It seemed that the person lying in the box was not his comrade, but himself.

One day, they will be sent back like this.

But there is no regret in their eyes. Even if their sacrifice can bring about a leap forward for their family and a comfortable life for their parents for the rest of their lives, that is enough.

On a larger scale, a man should serve his country and be ready to fight at any time. Isn't this something that makes your blood boil?
Instead of staying in the mountains and doing nothing, it is better to make a name for yourself.

"Let's go." The middle-aged man sighed and continued walking forward.

Wang Long took a deep breath and said, "Everyone, be serious. Don't say anything that shouldn't be said. Don't cause any further harm to the family. Do you understand?"

Wang Jianguo nodded.

Feng Yuxiu held Xue Lin's box in both hands, and the three of them walked down the hillside step by step.

Before reaching the village, I saw two familiar figures standing there.

Feng Yuxiu was stunned.

Lao Ma and Lao Wei looked at him with red eyes and trembling bodies.

To be precise, he was looking at the urn in his hand.

"Xue...Xue Lin!"

Old Ma rushed over wailing, but was pulled back by Old Wei behind him, "Squad Leader, Squad Leader, don't do this."

Feng Yuxiu saw that Lao Ma, who had been retired for more than two years, had become more mellow after leaving Grassland Class 5. He was no longer as decadent as the other members of Grassland Class 5.

He looked much more energetic, and even from a distance he looked like a person within the system.

It turns out that status can nourish a person's appearance.

"Sergeant, let Xue Lin sleep peacefully." Feng Yuxiu continued to move forward.

Lao Ma looked at the box, recalled the short comrade from Gansu, and tears flowed uncontrollably.

Old Wei sniffed his nose, turned his head and wiped his eyes hard.

They were comrades who had spent three years together. In that remote place called Grassland Class 5, the friendship between comrades was deeper than anything else.

"Son! My son!!"

A shrill wailing sound exploded in the mountain.

Feng Yuxiu looked up and saw a staggering old woman running towards him, crying and shouting.

Behind him was a middle-aged man limping.

Both of them had plain and simple looks. Their once proud son went out and came back as a cold box.

The body is gone, and people in rural China attach great importance to old ideas and believe in burial after death.

Burned to ashes, in their hearts their son will never come back.

His soul is lost.

"Son, my son!"

Xue Lin's mother staggered and was about to fall, and the villagers who were chasing her rushed over to support her.

In this palm-sized village, a mourning couplet was erected, and Xue Lin's black and white photo stood upright on the table.

Feng Yuxiu looked at the familiar face, and even though he had a heart as hard as iron, he felt a little sad.

The three of them marched forward to the table, and Feng Yuxiu carefully placed the box in front of the photo.

After turning around, Wang Long saluted.

He faced the crowd and spoke loudly:
"Dear parents of Comrade Xue Lin:
Today, I stand here with a deeply saddened heart. As Comrade Xue Lin's leader, and on behalf of all the officers and soldiers of the Group Army, I extend my deepest condolences and respect to you.

Comrade Xue Lin was a loyal and fearless soldier. During training, he led the charge and fulfilled his military oath with his life.

His bravery, tenacity, and loyalty to his mission will be forever etched in our hearts. He is the pride of the army, a hero of the people, and the most lovable person of the new era.

As comrades, we will never forget his concern for our fellow soldiers. His smile and his sense of responsibility have long become an indispensable part of our team.

His sacrifice is a pain for all of us, but this sacrifice has also turned into a light that protects peace and illuminates the lives of more people.

I know that no words can ever make up for the pain of losing your loved ones. But please know that Comrade Xue Lin is not gone; his spirit will live forever in our ranks. His courage and loyalty will inspire us to continue moving forward and to complete his unfinished work.

From today on, you are not only the family of the hero, but also the family of all our officers and soldiers.

The military will fully implement its pension policy and address your practical difficulties. Please feel free to contact us for any questions you may have. We share your pain and support your needs. This is our commitment to Comrade Xue Lin and our oath to every military family.

Finally, please allow me to bow to you again and express my gratitude.

Thank you for raising such an outstanding son and thank you for your silent support for his military career.

Although his life was short, it was as heavy as Mount Tai.

May time slowly heal the pain, and may you carry his glory with you as you continue on your journey with strength."

Feng Yuxiu felt a little...disagreement when listening to the slogans of the League Secretary.

Too dry.

However, as a secretary of the Youth League, this ability to speak fluently is extremely outstanding.

Wang Long glanced at Wang Jianguo.

Wang Jianguo took out a bulging envelope from his pocket and handed it to Xue Lin's father.

"Uncle, this is the pension our regiment and comrades gave to Comrade Xue Lin, totaling 28,000 yuan in cash. Please accept my condolences!"

After hearing this, the villagers who were originally having fun all stared at each other.

The "ten thousand yuan household" still had power in 99.

In this era, if you have a savings of 10,000 yuan, you are considered a middle-class person.

What's more, it is now a huge amount of cash close to 30,000 yuan, which is enough for Xue Lin's parents to get out of this mountain.

The huge amount of cash did not temporarily alleviate the sadness of Xue Lin's parents.

Their love for their son is stronger than any amount of money.

Feng Yuxiu felt that the atmosphere inside was a bit depressing.

So I went out and stood outside in the wind.

There is no way forward in this mountain. If you can't get out of it, your future will be buried by the mountain for the rest of your life.

"Xu Sanduo." Lao Ma chased out. He couldn't face the wailing inside, so he stood beside Feng Yuxiu with red eyes.

"Xue Lin... I asked him to retire a long time ago, but he insisted on living a decent life. He refused to listen..."

As Lao Ma spoke, his eyes turned red again.

Feng Yuxiu looked at the distant mountains and said, "Everyone has their own destiny. Some people can drown even when drinking water. Xue Lin at least gave his family a good life."

Old Ma sighed, "With his parents like this, even if he has money, it's useless. They have no education and will just live off their savings. This 30,000 yuan won't be worth much in the future."

Feng Yuxiu looked at Lao Ma strangely.

Old Ma seemed to be making a decision. "I plan to convince them and take them out. Doing business in the county town is better than farming here."

"Squad leader, you've been discharged from the army and your personality has changed."

"Have you changed? I've just gotten a better understanding of society. People always have to jump from one place to another. Reality is always heavier than slogans. Once you figure it out, you'll be more open-minded."

Feng Yuxiu still looked at the mountain.

To be honest, during the last six months of guarding the 7th Steel Company, he often looked at the wall and planned to escape.

But now, he is waiting for an opportunity.

If he really retired from the army or ran away, then his revenge on Xiahou Wu and Lu Xuanxin would never succeed.

His revenge will only become reasonable under the status of equality.

Instead of secretly killing Xiahou Wu and then being killed by the Flying Tigers like a dog.

Then there would be no meaning for his rebirth.

This doesn't make sense.

By the evening, Xue Lin's parents were tired of crying and seemed to have accepted the outcome of their son's sacrifice.

Other people in the village began to dig graves in Xue Lin's private plot.

People must be buried in peace, this has been a tradition for five thousand years.

The county leaders came, took a photo, left a thousand yuan for Xue Lin's parents, and left without looking back.
The darkness deep in the mountains at night is so dark that it makes people feel creepy.

Wang Long decided to stay overnight and leave tomorrow.

I can only leave with peace of mind after seeing my comrades buried.

The villagers made a wooden coffin and placed the urn inside. When covering it with soil, Xue Lin's father couldn't control his grief several times.

The next day, three uninvited guests came to Xue Lin's house.

The sister who had disappeared for many years.

Xue Lin's sister is a fashionable woman with red hair and a red peony tattoo on her neck.

Two bald men followed behind him.

"Xue Lili!" Someone recognized her.

"I heard my brother died? Wasn't he a soldier? Where's the pension? How much was it?"

The woman took out a pack of cigarettes from her chest, bit it between her lips and asked coldly.

Feng Yuxiu and others who were originally planning to leave stopped.

Feng Yuxiu narrowed his eyes and looked at the two big men.