Two generations of military wives compete for time

Dad Qian habitually patted the dirt off his body, walked up to Uncle Chen Zhuoran and said, "Brother, Yizhen wants us to take a stroll along the Yunnan border to celebrate our 70th birthday.

Yesterday, I didn’t want to go, but today I want to go. You must go, because we, twin brothers, haven’t celebrated our birthdays together yet.

We are all in a bad mood when Aunt Lu passed away, but we can't keep being sad. Those who are still alive should still live well, isn't that right?

Our previous generation has passed away one after another. As the saying goes, one should not talk about old age. When the elders are still alive, the younger generation cannot celebrate their birthdays in a big way.

Now, we are the two oldest people in the Lu and Chen mansions, and we can celebrate our birthdays in a serious manner. Seventy years old is a difficult time, and it is rare for people to live to be seventy. We should be happy and take good care of our bodies and live a few more years. Isn't that right?"

After listening to his brother's words, Uncle Chen Zhuoran wiped away the tears from his eyes embarrassedly, nodded repeatedly and said: "Hao Xia, Yuanhui, Yizhen, I will go to the Yunnan border to see the beautiful mountains and rivers of the motherland, thank you."

Qian's father said: "When I was farming in Lijia Village, I never thought of leaving the mountains. Thanks to Yizhen and Yuanhui, I, an old farmer who can't read a single word, have been to many places such as Beijing, Hong Kong, and the three northeastern provinces. Now I can take a stroll along the Yunnan border. I am so happy and contented for the rest of my life!"

Ten days later, Ming Yuanhui, Qian Yizheng, sister-in-law Hao Xia, uncle Chen Zhuoran, father Qian, and Cui Qinghe flew to Kunming. Gao Pan, Ming Zhigang, and Li Hongmei met them at the airport.

Gao Pan said, "Welcome Professor Chen, Uncle Qian, Political Commissar Ming, President Qian, Sister Hao Xia, and Xiao Cui to Kunming, Yunnan. Kunming is where I rose to prominence, fell into the abyss, and got up again. I must be your host. I will cover all the expenses of your visit to Kunming. Don't compete with me. You must give me a chance to perform."

Uncle Chen Zhuoran said, "Boss Gao, you are a typical, generous and magnanimous Shandong boy. Thank you."

That night, Gao Pan arranged Ming Yuanhui and his party to stay in the most luxurious hotel in Kunming. In the evening, Gao Pan arranged a welcoming banquet. Sister-in-law Wang Moli, Ming Youlin, Ming Zhigang, and Li Hongmei's family happily welcomed Professor Chen, Uncle Qian, Political Commissar Ming, General Qian, Sister-in-law Hao Xia, and Xiao Cui to beautiful Kunming.

On the second and third days, Ming Yuanhui, Gao Pan and Ming Zhigang attended a gathering of their comrades. Li Hongmei led Uncle Chen Zhuoran, Sister Hao Xia, Qian Yizhen and Cui Qinghe to visit the beautiful scenery of Kunming and taste the delicacies of Kunming.

At six o'clock in the morning of the fourth day, Gao Pan drove his own car, a Volvo XC90 SUV, carrying Ming Yuanhui, Qian Yizheng, sister-in-law Hao Xia, uncle Chen Zhuoran, father Qian, and Cui Qinghe, from Kunming to the Yunnan border front.

Gao Pan, Ming Yuanhui and Cui Qinghe took turns driving the car on the winding mountain road for fifteen hours and arrived at a transit supply station at a border military camp at nine o'clock in the evening.

Ming Yuanhui and his group of seven rested for a night at the military camp supply station. They continued their journey at six o'clock the next morning and finally arrived at a border post in Yunnan at ten o'clock in the evening where Ming Yuanhui and sister-in-law Hao Xia had lived and fought.

Captain Zhang of the border post came forward to greet them: "Old Battalion Commander, Sister Hao Xia, please come in. We are very excited after receiving the notice. Welcome you!"

The two young soldiers enthusiastically helped them carry their luggage and arranged accommodation. The outpost canteen prepared a sumptuous dinner. After dinner, they went back to their rooms to rest.

The next morning, Uncle Chen Zhuoran woke up feeling refreshed. This was the first good sleep he had since his mother Lu Jingde passed away. He stretched involuntarily, got out of bed, opened the door, and everything he saw stunned Professor Chen Zhuoran.

It turns out that there is such a beautiful place in the world. In the distance, there are mountains and clouds. In the near distance, birds fly and sing from time to time. The sound of running water accompanies the birds' singing. The fresh air is refreshing, and every breath is the highest level of enjoyment.

When Dad Qian woke up, he got dressed and went out of bed. He saw Professor Chen Zhuoran standing in the yard in a daze. He asked in confusion, "Brother, I see you've been in a daze. What are you thinking about?"

Professor Chen Zhuoran said: "I was melted by the beautiful scenery in front of me. Don't you feel it?"

Qian's father said, "There's nothing special about this. It's just that the mountains are a little higher and more numerous than those in Lijia Village, and there are more big trees. It's nothing special."

Cui Qinghe said: "Uncle Qian, please take a good look. It's not just a matter of being a little taller or a little more."

Ming Yuanhui and Qian Yizhen heard the conversation outside the door, got up and went out. Sister-in-law Hao Xia came out of the room and said to everyone with a smile: "Good morning, everyone, isn't it beautiful here?

I remember that the day after Li Weiguo and I got married, I followed him to the Yunnan border post and became a military wife. The conditions at that time were extremely difficult.

The houses are simple, there are many bandits, and there are rude provocations from neighboring countries such as Vietnam. They are all fought with real guns and live ammunition. The lives of the border guards are in danger at any time. Sometimes, even the most basic life is difficult to guarantee. The border line in Yunnan is particularly unsafe. The soldiers have no complaints in order to defend the country. They are the most admirable people.

My husband, Li Weiguo, died when my daughter Hongmei was eight years old. I was in so much pain at the time. Fortunately, with the help of Ming Yuanhui and Qian Yizhen, I was able to get out of the pain and live a happy life today. "

Professor Chen Zhuoran held the hand of Hao Xia's sister-in-law and said, "Hao Xia, you have lived here for more than ten years. You have suffered a lot. The PLA soldiers defended the border of the motherland with their lives. It is so great.

Today's peaceful and prosperous times are hard-won. This place is so beautiful that I cannot express it in words. If my mother were still alive, she would have visited here and painted all the scenery here. "

Qian Yizhen said, "Uncle Zhuoran, Grandma Lu Jingde's paintbrush has been handed over to you. It's the same as if you painted this beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers. The easel, canvas, brush and other tools have been brought to you."

Cui Qinghe had quietly placed the painting tools in front of Professor Chen Zhuoran. Sister Hao Xia came forward, set up the easel, spread the canvas, arranged the paints, and said with a smile: "Professor Chen, please start painting,..."

Qian's father asked: "Yizhen, Yuanhui, this is where you will get married privately."

Sister-in-law Hao Xia said, "Yes, I was the matchmaker. At that time, Yizhen had just had an appendectomy, and Ming Yuanhui took very good care of her. I guess Yizhen was touched, hahaha."

Dad Qian said, "I am an incompetent father. I forced Yizhen to marry Li Dazhuang. I am a sinner. Fortunately, Yizhen resisted and did not marry Li Dazhuang. As a girl, she had to go out on her own and suffered a lot. Yizhen, I am sorry for you."

Qian Yizheng said: "Dad, you have done nothing wrong to me. Your way of thinking was caused by the era you lived in. You must believe that society is progressing and everything is the best arrangement."...

After breakfast, Gao Pan, Cui Qinghe, Ming Yuanhui, Company Commander Zhang, and two young soldiers chatted while preparing for the birthday party at noon.

Gao Pan used the car refrigerator to bring beef, mutton, pork, chicken, duck, fish, shrimp and other delicacies from Kunming. Combined with wild vegetables freshly dug at the outpost, the dishes were definitely as good as those in a five-star hotel.

Sister-in-law Hao Xia kneaded the dough, rolled it, and personally prepared hand-rolled longevity noodles for Professor Chen Zhuoran and Dad Qian. Ming Yuanhui, Qian Yizheng, Gao Pan, and Sister-in-law Hao Xia together made dumplings for the soldiers at the outpost.

At noon, various delicacies were placed on the picnic blanket in the yard of the border post. Everyone sat together and raised their glasses to celebrate the 70th birthdays of Chen Zhuoran and Qian Guangzong.

Qian Yizhen said: "Uncle Zhuoran and Dad, you two were born in war, your parents died, and you were adopted by two completely different families when you were babies.

Decades apart, thanks to sister-in-law Hao Xia's keen eye for talent, they met and gathered at Chen's and Lu's mansions. One was a knowledgeable university professor, and the other was an illiterate farmer.

Now, you have come to the same destination through different paths, and are a pair of brothers who love each other. I wish you a happy 70th birthday, good health and longevity, and happiness in your later years!"..., blessings continued.

Qian Yizhen and Ming Yuanhui brought the steaming hot longevity noodles with fried egg to Uncle Chen Zhuoran and Qian's father respectively, and Cui Qinghe captured this beautiful moment.

Everyone ate and chatted, with blessings and laughter. The joyful sounds spread out and echoed for a long time in the Yunnan border outposts and the beautiful and magnificent mountains and rivers...

——The end of the book——Thank you!