The Rise of the Youth in the War of Resistance

When they stepped out of the town, He's mother seemed to open her mouth and kept talking about various things.

Sometimes, when she caught a glimpse of those familiar and intimate scenes, she couldn't help but utter sincere praises.

However, in sharp contrast to He's mother is Zhao Shao.

Although He's mother was hoping for more positive responses from him, Zhao Shao only responded with a simple "hmm" or "ah" occasionally, and no other words.

In comparison, Wang Shi appears to be particularly lively and cheerful.

Whenever this happened, he could always skillfully come up with some pleasant words to cater to He's mother's mood just right.

So what is Zhao Shao thinking about at this moment?

It turned out that he only wanted to return to his hometown as soon as possible, back to the quiet and peaceful small courtyard surrounded by lush green bamboo forest.

Because only there, as innocent as a child, can he successfully complete the final mission entrusted to him by He's mother.

In this way, He's mother can spend the last period of her life without any worries and contentedly.

Thinking of this, Zhao Shao gripped the whip tightly in his hand, as if pouring all his strength into it.

Sure enough, the horse lived up to everyone's expectations and pulled the carriage away at lightning speed, raising fallen leaves along the way.

After half a day's travel, they finally arrived at Huangzipi.

Looking into the distance, what comes into view is a desolate scene, with wild grass growing all over the ground in disorder, and a few sparse clusters of thorn bushes covered with sharp thorns dotted among them.

However, at this point, Zhao Shao and the other three stopped the carriage.

Because going further ahead, there is a lush and endless forest. The road is narrow and difficult to travel, and the carriage cannot pass through at all.

In desperation, they had to remove the rear panels of the carriage and prepare to continue moving forward relying on manpower.

Then, Zhao Shao walked over to He's mother and said softly:

"Mother, the journey ahead is difficult and dangerous, so let me carry you on my back!"

Mother He shook her head gently and politely refused:

"My child, I can still walk on my own.

If I ever feel truly exhausted, I can call on you to carry it, okay?"

When Zhao Shao heard this, he nodded and said:

"Okay, mother."

Then, he and Wang Shi started to carry the gifts together.

Those things that are really difficult to carry are all placed on the horse's back.

After everything was packed up, Zhao Shao took the lead, He's mother followed unsteadily in the middle, and Wang Shi was responsible for holding the horses. The group once again embarked on this journey full of unknowns.

Perhaps she saw the scene that was once very familiar to her. In an instant, He's mother suddenly stopped and signaled Wang Shi to go and call Zhao Shao over.

Seeing this, Wang Shi hurriedly stopped and shouted, "Brother Shao, please wait a moment. Your mother seems to have something important to tell you."

Zhao Shao, who was only focused on getting on with his journey, hurried to the entrance of the woods.

He stopped and began to carefully clear the messy branches on both sides of the road so that he could pass smoothly later.

At this moment, after hearing the voice, Zhao Shao turned around without hesitation and set out on the way back.

He walked quickly towards his mother, and asked with a hint of doubt on his face:

"Mother, what do you want to tell me?"

Mother He raised her head slightly, staring at the piece of land called Huangzipi, then pointed at it and said softly:

"Shao'er, there's something I'm not sure whether I should say..."

Her tone seemed a little hesitant.

Zhao Shao quickly responded:

"Mom, if you have anything you want to say, you can tell me directly. No matter what it is, I can bear it."

Because for Zhao Shao, what could be more depressing and painful than learning that his mother was about to die?

Therefore, at this time, he was mentally prepared to face everything.

However, when He's mother said those shocking words - "Actually, I'm not your real mother. You are just a child that He Niu and I picked up from outside."

There was no big ripple in Zhao Shao's heart.

On the contrary, he acted unusually calm and simply replied:

"Oh, so that's how it is. I see."

It was as if he had already anticipated this fact.

Seeing this, He's mother couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Don't you care about your origins at all?

Don’t you want to know who your biological parents are?”

Zhao Shao thought for a moment, then shook his head firmly and said:

"From the moment you adopted and raised me, you have been my only mother.

As for the rest, it doesn’t matter.”

His eyes revealed a deep gratitude. Obviously, the love and care that He's mother had given him over the years had far exceeded the scope of blood relationship.

He's mother hugged Zhao Shao, who was much taller than her, tightly. Tears once again burst out of her eyes like a flood, soaking both of their clothes.

This crying seemed to vent all the grievances, pains and longings of the past.

After their emotions gradually calmed down, the three of them picked themselves up and set out on their journey home again.

However, unlike before, this time Zhao Shao finally opened his heart which had been closed for so long. He began to take the initiative to talk with He's mother and Wang Shi, and there was laughter and joy all the way.

As they got closer to the cabin, Wang Shi couldn't help but be the first to express his sincere admiration:

“Wow!

This is such a great place, with such a great location, it's perfect for living a carefree and carefree life."

Hearing this, Zhao Shao responded with pride:

"Of course!

Don’t you think about who carefully selected these?”

He's mother, who was standing by, smiled and looked at the two young people in front of her quietly, her eyes full of love.

.........

At this moment, a thick black smoke came out of the chimney of the cottage, like a huge black dragon rising into the sky.

Wang Shi, who was in charge of the fire, came out of the kitchen, wiping the black smoke marks on his face with his hands, and kept complaining:

"Oh, I really shouldn't have gone to light the fire. Look at what I'm like now."

Zhao Shao, who had just returned from collecting firewood, saw Wang Shi's dark face at a glance and immediately laughed out loud.

At this time, He's mother walked quickly into the kitchen. She fiddled with the stove skillfully for a few times, and the billowing smoke instantly turned into a blazing flame.

Zhao Shao's face was filled with smiles. He looked at Wang Shi kindly and said:

"The water is in the stream over there, go get it yourself!"

Hearing this, Wang Shi responded:

"Okay, I got it."

After saying that, he turned and walked into the kitchen, ready to help He's mother boil water and cook.

.........

As night falls, normally everyone should have finished dinner and rested by now.

However, because someone (Wang Shi) had some minor problems while lighting the fire, they missed their usual meal time.

At this moment, the three of them were finally able to sit around the table in the yard and start enjoying this belated dinner.

Compared with He's mother's elegant eating posture, Wang Shi and Zhao Shao were simply wolfing down the food with relish, as if they were tasting the most delicious delicacy in the world.

Zhao Shao, with his mouth full of food, mumbled incoherently:

"After all, the food cooked by my mother is the most delicious!"

Wang Shi on the side also echoed:

"I never expected that I would be so blessed to be able to enjoy such a down-to-earth and peaceful meal."

Hearing this, He's mother smiled and said:

"If you think it tastes good, eat more. If it's not enough, just get more."

.........