The Rise of the Youth in the War of Resistance

In the center of the quiet and deep bamboo forest, a quaint and slightly dilapidated little house stands quietly.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows, creating a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere.

Wang Shi stood in front of the hut in the forest, staring at Zhao Shao, who had empty eyes and a dull expression.

He asked softly:

"Now that your mother has passed away, do you plan to leave here with me as she said?

Or will you choose to stay here alone and continue to live in this desolate mountain forest?

Zhao Shao's voice was extremely hoarse after crying so hard, as if every word required a huge amount of strength to utter.

He responded slowly:

"Since my mother has instructed me to do so, then fine, I am willing to follow you.

But could you please allow two days before setting off?

After he finished speaking, he seemed to have exhausted his last bit of energy, and his body fell limply, lying lifeless on the ground.

Wang Shi panicked upon seeing this and shouted anxiously:

"Don't scare me!

I promised your mother that I would ensure your safety and life!"

Then he quickly stepped forward to check Zhao Shao's vital signs.

When he realized that the other party still had a faint breath, he breathed a sigh of relief and said to himself:

"Oh, you really scared me! I thought you had lost your life due to excessive grief, but it turned out to be just a fainting spell caused by low blood sugar!"

Then, Wang Shi picked up Zhao Shao without hesitation, walked quickly into the house, and carefully placed him on the bed.

Then, he carefully covered him with a warm quilt, fearing that any negligence would make Zhao Shao feel uncomfortable.

After doing all this, Wang Shi sat by the bed, silently watching Zhao Shao who was sleeping, and secretly praying in his heart that he would wake up soon.

.........

Zhao Shao slowly woke up and opened his eyes. The first thing that caught his eye was the familiar objects and furnishings.

Then, a loud noise came from outside the house:

"Are you up yet?

If you are up, come out and eat something!"

As he was not fully awake yet, Zhao Shao did not hear clearly who was speaking, but he subconsciously thought it was his mother calling him to eat.

So he quickly got up from the bed, walked quickly to the door and gently pushed it open.

However, the scene before him surprised him - he saw a figure covered in black as ink standing there. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Wang Shi.

At this time, Wang Shi was holding a bowl of noodles that were cooked so mushy that they were almost shapeless, and placed it on a stone table.

Seeing this, Wang Shi quickly said:

"Don't just stand there like an idiot!

Come and try the noodles I made myself and see how they taste."

Hearing this, Zhao Shao seemed to come to his senses and immediately ran over.

At this moment, he seemed to have gradually overcome the heavy blow brought by his mother's death.

He picked up a pair of chopsticks, picked up a strand of noodles and put it into his mouth and started chewing.

Surprisingly, this bowl of noodles had no salty taste at all, but instead had a strong sweetness.

Wang Shi looked at Zhao Shao expectantly and asked impatiently, "How do you feel?"

Zhao Shao raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile as he replied:

"It's sweet and delicious. Do you have any more?"

Wang Shi could not help but scold:

"Hey, why are you so greedy!"

Wang Shi raised his lips slightly and responded softly:

"There are still some noodles, but if you want the sugar in it, I'm afraid it's really gone."

Hearing this, Zhao Shao widened his eyes and said suspiciously:

"I don't believe you're out of sugar!"

Before he finished speaking, he quickly stood up, rushed towards Wang Shi like the wind, and put away the dishes he had just finished eating.

Then, Zhao Shao pressed heavily on Wang Shi, and began to fumble in Wang Shi's pockets with his hands, as if looking for something important.

Faced with this sudden change, Wang Shi was completely unprepared and was instantly knocked to the ground by Zhao Shao.

He tried to struggle and resist, but Zhao Shao was too strong and he couldn't get away.

So Wang Shi had no choice but to beg for mercy:

"Alright, alright, I'm afraid of you. Can't I just give it to you right now?"

Wang Shi sighed helplessly, then said slowly:

"Since you've already eaten my noodles, from now on, you have to follow me obediently!"

Zhao Shao hesitated for a moment, but finally compromised and nodded in response:

"Okay, okay, it's up to you.

But I've already told you - wait two days before leaving, don't be impatient!"

Seeing Zhao Shao so readily let go of his obsession with He's mother, Wang Shi secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought that as long as Zhao Shao could think it through, everything else would be easy.

So, Wang Shi continued with what Zhao Shao had said:

"Then we have a deal, and you are not allowed to regret it when the time comes!

Besides, this is the last thing your mother left you..."

As he spoke, Wang Shi reached into his arms, carefully took out a round, bulging package, and gently threw it to Zhao Shao.

Zhao Shao carefully opened the package, his heart full of anticipation and curiosity.

When he saw the items inside, his eyes widened.

In addition to a yellowed letter, there was also a small and exquisite bell, which was the one he had taken a fancy to when he and He's mother went shopping in town together.

Although Zhao Shao was young at that time, he was very sensible.

When he learned that He's mother was short of money and could not buy the bell, he took the initiative to give up.

However, at this moment, the bell that was once out of reach actually appeared before his eyes, which made him feel extremely surprised.

What was even more unexpected to him was that He's mother had secretly bought it at some point and has kept it until now.

Zhao Shao picked up the envelope gently with trembling hands, as if he was holding the whole world in his hands.

He slowly unfolded the letter, and lines of beautiful handwriting came into view:

"Dear Shao'er:

Mother is about to embark on a long and unknown journey. Perhaps we will never see each other again in this lifetime. But please don't worry, because I have carefully planned your future path - follow this Uncle Wang.

My child, in the future you must obey Uncle Wang’s teachings and listen carefully to every word he says.

At the same time, remember to eat well, stay healthy and strong, and don’t be naughty like before, okay?

If you miss your mother, then look up at the brightest star in the night sky. That is where your mother is.

Love you forever, Mother He

As I wrote this, there were blood marks on the paper.

After reading the letter, Zhao Shao was already in tears.

He held the letter and the bell tightly, feeling his mother's deep love and concern for him.

Although the future is full of uncertainty, he knows that no matter how difficult the road ahead, as long as he holds his mother's expectations and blessings, he will be able to move forward bravely and courageously...