The next morning, on the platform of Beijing's Yongdingmen Railway Station, young men and women in military green uniforms could be seen everywhere. These were the ones who were about to join the army. Regardless of whether they had a strong family background or had joined the army through their own efforts, they were all lucky ones.

Being a soldier is of great significance, especially in today's era. If one person serves in the army, the whole family will be honored. It is also very good for one's future development. If you have connections and perform well, you can stay in the army as an officer. Even if you retire, the street office will give you priority in arranging a job for you.

After the farewell, the family came to see him off, Zhong Yuemin and Zheng Tong also came. Yuan Jun was wearing a soldier's uniform today. Although he had worn officer's coats in the past, they were "fakes". Today, the grade was lower, but he was a real soldier.

"Yuan Jun, you are really energetic and high-spirited today, just like a groom. Perform well in the army. With your father's relationship, your future is limitless. When you become successful, don't forget us brothers."

"Yuemin, you are bullying me again. I am that kind of person. I don't know about other things, but you will definitely be more promising than me. Northern Shaanxi can't hold you back."

Yuan Jun said:

"I'll keep an eye on Xiaobai for you in the army. If anyone dares to flirt with me, I'll take care of him for you."

"You don't need to worry about Xiaobai. Just focus on your own affairs. Luo Yun... is fine!"

"Luo Yun and I... well, I can't really explain it. I just think this woman is too realistic. Let's just go with the flow. I won't talk about this. I just feel really sorry for you guys. We agreed to go to the countryside together, but I ended up being a deserter."

"Don't say that!"

Zhong Yuemin patted his shoulder.

"Why go to the countryside when you have better places to go? People go to higher places, and water flows to lower places. Zheng Tong and I are happy for you. Get in the car."

The three of them hugged each other.

Zhong Yuemin came to Xiaobai again. There was no need for them to talk anymore. Zhou Xiaobai took the initiative to hug Zhong Yuemin in her arms, tears in her eyes, "Yuemin, I can't bear to leave you. You have to take good care of yourself, write to me every month, and don't be with other girls. You are mine..."

"Okay, you too!"

Zhou Zhennan and Chen Yijun saw the "young couple" being so affectionate, especially their precious daughter hugging a boy in public. They could only sigh in their hearts. It felt like the baby they had raised for so many years was snatched away in such a blatant way. It was not a pleasant feeling.

"Okay, Xiaobai, the train is leaving soon, let's get on."

Zhong Yuemin whispered in the girl's ear, "Go up."

The train started and slowly drove out of the platform, and the departing people waved goodbye.

"Goodbye, take care..."

When they disappeared from each other's sight and were riding back, Zheng Tong said:

"Yuemin, your father-in-law and mother-in-law just called you into the car. What did they say to you? It wasn't some melodramatic plot to persuade you to break up, was it?"

"No, he told me to take care of myself and to call him if I encountered any difficulties there."

"Oh my god, you changed your personality? What did you do?"

"The secret cannot be revealed!" He stepped on the pedal with his right foot and the car rushed forward quickly.

I was about to go to the countryside. I was busy for the next few days. I went to Wujia Village again, visited my master, left some money, and went to Xinhua Bookstore. The store manager Wang kept urging him to write a new book. He was short of money now, but the tens of thousands of royalties were really not worth it. Compared with the expenses in Hong Kong Island, it was a drop in the bucket. I couldn't stand the urging and decided to write another book.

"Ordinary World!"

"It's a very unique name. What's the subject matter?"

"I'm not going to the countryside to work in the fields, or in northern Shaanxi. I'm planning to conceive the story based on this background."

"Do you have any ideas or drafts on hand?"

"Not right now. I've been busy lately. When I finish writing it, I'll send it to you later."

"Then you must remember it."

The day before leaving, I went to see my father. I was leaving soon, so I had to say goodbye to his father.

Zhong Shanyue said:

"Yes, northern Shaanxi is a good place. The people there are very simple and kind. It's an old revolutionary base. You can exercise your body and sharpen your mind. Stay there and have a good time."

"Dad, I could actually join the army. Don't you think it's a pity at all?"

"What's a pity?" Zhong Shanyue said, "Some things are destined. There's no need to force them. Just let nature take its course."

"Aren't you worried that I won't be able to come back and marry a woman in northern Shaanxi and settle down in the countryside?"

"What's wrong with the countryside? Your father is also from the countryside. Now that I think about it, it's better to stay in the countryside. There are fewer intrigues and deceptions. It's quiet and there aren't so many messy things."

"Dad, you're in a very good mood right now. You're pure-hearted and have no desires or demands. I'm relieved. I was just worried that you'd be upset and something might happen to you later..."

"fart!"

Zhong Shanyue cursed:

"I've been through hundreds of battles and have been on the brink of death countless times. I've long since become indifferent to life and death. I'm not afraid of death, so these things are nothing. Take care of yourself when you get there. It's a nice place, but it's poor. Be prepared."

"Dad, I know. I have money. I won't starve to death."

"Talk to that little girl of yours and don't mess around. If you dare to bully her and run away, I'll break your legs."

"Dad, from what you're saying, you want me to be a gigolo? Isn't that embarrassing for you?"

"Do I still have any dignity left? You've already lost it all." Zhong Shanyue said bluntly.

"Yuemin, this is how your dad's life will be. Even if I leave, the higher-ups will probably assign me some minor job. Once I'm gone, people will forget me. This network of relationships requires power to maintain and weave. Without power, how can this network still hold up? From now on, you'll have to rely on yourself. You're not a child anymore, I think you understand what I'm saying."

"Dad, I understand!"

"That's good!" Zhong Shanyue said:

"When you get there and settle down, go meet the widow of a comrade for me. I'll give you the address. If they're having a hard time, please help them."

He took out a wad of money from his pocket and said, "This is the living expenses I saved..."

"Dad, keep it, keep it, I'll give it to you. I'm not short of money. I will definitely go to visit you."

At night, it was silent and the yard was empty. It felt like it had never been so quiet. The same was true for the entire city. Young people were joining the army or going to the countryside. It was like a restless heart that calmed down a little, but he knew that this was temporary, just the calm before the storm. Now that the storm was coming, it would not be a bad thing to leave this dangerous place.

Zhong Yuemin was lying on the bed. The quilt still stank of the girl's faint fragrance. He seemed to hear the girl's soft moans in his ears. His body felt a little hot. He had just eaten a meat meal, and now he had to change to a vegetarian meal. It was so hard.

After tossing and turning for a long time, he finally fell into a deep sleep. "Bang, bang, bang..."

Suddenly, someone knocked on the gate. "Brother Zhong, Brother Zhong, something happened to my brother. Open the door..."

It’s Xiao Ningwei!

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