The Rise of the Youth in the War of Resistance

During those long five days, the two of them took good care of He's mother. They always stayed by her side, protecting her with endless patience and care.

In this way, as the days passed, He's mother's condition gradually improved.

Just like a silkworm emerging from its cocoon, her pain was peeled away bit by bit, and health slowly returned to her body.

Before long, she was able to break free from the constraints of the hospital bed and move her body freely.

Not only that, she was able to communicate with others as fluently and freely as before, and her face was filled with her old smile again.

However, only the experienced doctor and He's mother, who understood everything, knew that this seemingly beautiful scene was just the last ray of light of life - a last glimmer of life.

Although she appeared to have recovered her vitality, the disease within her was still relentlessly eroding her fragile body.

Wang Shi, who stood aside and observed silently, felt an indescribable sadness in his heart.

He clearly realized that the bell of parting was about to ring and it was time for him to leave.

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The morning of the fifth day.

He's mother sat peacefully on the sickbed, gazing at the two young talents in front of her with eyes full of love and affection, her face full of relief and joy.

Although Wang Shi was deeply attached to this land and its people, he still resolutely said:

"Auntie, please wait a moment. I'm about to embark on my journey home. Please take care of yourself and take good care of yourself in the future!"

Hearing this, He's mother stood up hurriedly, eager to keep Wang Shi, and persuaded him with a slightly earnest voice:

"Good boy, don't leave in such a hurry. Why don't you stay a few more hours?"

Zhao Shao, who was standing on the side, quickly echoed:

"Yes, stay a little longer!

I haven't had the chance to show you the unique hunter's life that I have described to you yet!"

However, Wang Shi shook his head slightly, with a hint of apology and determination on his face, and said softly:

"I'm so grateful for your kindness, but please don't bother trying to keep me here.

I have been staying here for a long time. If I stay any longer, I am afraid it will cause you a lot of trouble.

Therefore, let me take my leave of you here."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Shi turned around and left without hesitation. His firm and powerful steps seemed as if he had made up his mind, as if he wanted to completely put this beautiful and unforgettable time behind him.

At this moment, He's mother spoke again: "Thank you so much, Mr. Wang!

My son Shao'er has never met a close friend like him who shares the same interests and can talk to him so happily.

Hearing this, Wang Shi couldn't help but stop, slowly turned around, and his eyes fell quietly on He's mother, patiently waiting for her to finish what she wanted to say.

I only saw He's mother slowly turn her head, her eyes gently falling on Zhao Shao beside her, her eyes full of love and care.

The corners of her mouth lifted slightly, revealing a warm and friendly smile, and she spoke softly to Zhao Shao:

"Shao'er, how about this, you go outside and play freely for a while?

Mom, I have some things in my heart that I want to talk to your Uncle Wang alone. Is that possible?"

Zhao Shao blinked his big, clear eyes and nodded obediently and sensibly to show his agreement.

Then, he turned around without hesitation and ran out the door quickly with brisk steps, like a lively and cute little rabbit.

However, what is unexpected is that this seemingly innocent, obedient child does not actually play and have fun as his mother wishes.

Instead, he cleverly sneaked to a window very close to where they were talking, hid carefully, and listened quietly to every word and sentence coming from the room.

He's mother watched Zhao Shao walk farther and farther away until he completely disappeared from her sight, and then she breathed a sigh of relief.

But then, she could no longer suppress the surging emotions in her heart. Her eyes turned red in an instant, and tears welled up in them, as if they would burst out at any time.

Her lips trembled slightly, and she continued to narrate with a choked and trembling voice:

"My poor, sweet baby son!

Back then, his father, He Niu, fought a life-and-death battle with the most brutal bandits to protect us mother and son. Unfortunately, he died a heroic death, perishing along with those villains...

Since then, we have been left alone, an orphan and a widow, supporting each other and overcoming difficulties together. We have been living in seclusion in this remote and quiet mountain forest, which is as remote as a paradise on earth."

A voice came from the window, followed by the sound of a cat's meow.

Wang Shi was the closest and immediately opened the window to see what was going on.

I saw a cat running into the crowd on the street and disappeared.

Then he closed the door again and said to He's mother:

"I don't know where this cat came from, and now it's running away. Aunt He, what do you want to say? Go on!"

"On a daily basis, we almost never interact with the outside world. As a result, he knows nothing about the bizarre and complex world outside, and has no idea how sinister the hearts of people in the world can be.

In the past, even when he occasionally needed to go to this small town to do business or purchase things, I would personally lead and accompany him.

However, time flies, and two years have passed in a flash. Now I am old and weak, and my physical condition is getting worse and worse, especially my legs. I can no longer move my legs and find it difficult to walk normally. There is no way for me to accompany his father He Niu to go out and explore the world like before.

In desperation, he had to go to the small town alone to buy what he needed.

However, every time he stepped out of the house, my heart would be filled with endless worries, fearing that he would disappear without a trace and never come back to me.

Especially this time, if you hadn't been so kind and helped him, I'm afraid he would never have had the chance to meet me again."

Wang Shi saw this and quickly comforted him:

"Auntie, please don't hesitate to speak. Just tell me what's on your mind. I will definitely understand your difficulties."

At this moment, He's mother looked expectantly at Wang Shi, who was more than ten years older than Zhao Shao, and said earnestly:

“My intention is actually very simple:

I wonder if you could stay here for a few more days?

Because I know that I don’t have much time left and I may pass away soon.

So I beg you to take good care of my child for the sake of my old age. Please, okay?"

As she spoke, she held Wang Shi's hands tightly, with an indescribable earnestness and pleading in her eyes.

Wang Shi sighed helplessly and said:

"Oh, that's really not appropriate!

You should also understand my situation. I am just an ordinary soldier.

If he lives with someone like me, how can he possibly live a comfortable life?"

After hearing this, He's mother did not give up. She persuaded him sincerely again:

"My child, you should think it over carefully again!"

Faced with He's mother's insistence, Wang Shi found it difficult to refuse and could not help but fall into deep thought.

He looked around and made sure that there was no one around, as if he had finally made up his mind.

He took a deep breath and said to He's mother solemnly:

"Aunt He, since things have come to this, I will no longer hide anything.

Actually, I am not as simple as I seem. In fact, I am an 'undercover'. Perhaps you don't know what this word means..."

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