love like a shooting star

3.

The dream continues.

That was the time when the sun was most poisonous at noon on the fourth day.After not eating much for a few days, Shi Jin's head was dizzy, and he was sweating from the sun, and he saw a man in military uniform walking towards him from a distance.

The man had a simple face, a friendly smile, and friendly eyes. His military uniform was a bit old, but it was well washed.The man obviously also noticed Shi Jin, this young man sitting on the slope under the scorching sun in a daze.

"Little brother, your complexion is not good, is there something wrong?" The man came over and asked with concern.

Shi Jin stared blankly at the person in front of him, and didn't react for a while, only thinking that the green military uniform was really pretty.

The man became more and more aware that something was wrong, and took two steps closer: "Where do you live, little brother? I'll take you home."

Hearing the other party's concern, Shi Jin couldn't help curling the corner of his mouth: "Thank you, no need. My family lives at the east end of the village, very close to here."

"Okay." The man looked at the scorching sun again, and said gently, "Hurry up and go home, it's so hot, you'll get sick if you stay for a long time."

"Yeah." Shi Jin agreed, and as soon as he stood up, the world was spinning for a while, and then his consciousness was withdrawn, and the whole person fell into darkness...

"Little brother! Little brother!" A gentle voice rang in the darkness.

Shi Jin slowly opened his eyes, staring blankly at the plain face in front of him: "I... what's wrong with me? Am I sick?"

The man smiled, and said in an indescribable kindness: "What is sick, I think you are hungry! Come, eat this."

There is a piece of candy in his open palm, and the bunny on the wrapping paper is very cute.At that time, Shi Jin only knew that it was a piece of candy, that's all. As for what it tasted like, he really had no way of knowing.Since he was a child, he really never ate any snacks. It is impossible to even think about this kind of toffee that only children in the city can afford.What was even more unexpected to him was that from that day on, he became dependent on this kind of toffee and became addicted to it for several years afterwards.

Seeing that Shi Jin was only in a daze, the man peeled off the candy wrapper and stuffed the candy into his mouth.In an instant, a taste that I had never experienced filled my mouth.Sweet milk flavor, warm feeling, reassuring taste...

"Haven't you eaten for a few days?"

"...Three days."

"Why?"

"My dad hit me, and I got angry with him."

The man patted Shi Jin's head lovingly: "Go home quickly, don't worry your father."

"Ok!"

Shi Hou never saw that person again. He was just an ordinary soldier with a kind heart who lit a lamp for Shi Jin's soul when he was in a state of confusion.

Before leaving, Shi Jin asked that person: "...Are you from the People's Liberation Army?"

"Yes." The man replied with a smile.

"I'm going to be a soldier, like you."

......

After returning home, Shi Jin told his plan, and his father didn't object, looking at his son with relief and guilt. "Fourth, go to the army and do a good job!" Father didn't like to say words of encouragement, and this was one of the few words that Shi Jin has always kept in mind.

......

As he wished, he put on the military uniform and came to the barracks. This is a whole new world for Shi Jin.He likes it here, and feels that he has finally found his purpose in life, so he secretly makes up his mind to work hard here to break out a world.In a few years, he became the class monitor, and then he met Gao Cheng, a person he would never forget for the rest of his life.

The proud son of heaven, the tiger of the general family, the high city with these halos is impossible not to worship.Shi Jin always looked up at him secretly, peeking involuntarily.Shi Jin never judges people by appearance, but he thinks Gaocheng is really beautiful.This good looks not only lies in the outstanding appearance, but more importantly, the temperament, always confident, always high-spirited, when he talks to you, his eyes will shine, then you will know what Fengshen Junlang is.

A platoon leader for one year and a company commander for three years, he watched Gao Cheng step by step towards success, while Shi Jin himself was still a squad leader.It's not that there is no chance of promotion, but he gave up.

It was Gao Cheng's first year as company commander, and the [-]th Reconnaissance Company made a big splash in the army skill competition. In order to reward the [-]th Company, the regiment decided to recommend a non-commissioned officer to go to the military academy for advanced studies. After graduation, he was promoted to a second lieutenant. Rearrange work, go to the company as a platoon leader or stay directly at the regiment headquarters.

As a top soldier in the top company, plus an excellent squad leader for three consecutive years, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that has attracted the attention of many people has fallen on Shi Jin.But to everyone's surprise, Shi Jin declined the recommendation from the group.When he went to the regiment headquarters to apologize to Commander Wang, Commander Wang didn't blame him, but just looked at the third squad leader intently for 2 minutes, and finally wondered in his heart, could the soldier he handpicked be a monster? fetal?

Back at Qilian, Gao Cheng was waiting in the yard from a distance, staring at him with his hips crossed under the sun.

Shi Jin couldn't help but curled his mouth and smiled with white teeth: "Company Commander."

"Come on, tell me." Gao Cheng blocked the way, "Comrade Shi Jin, tell me what's on your mind?"

"What do you think?" Shi Jin continued to laugh, and the curvature of the corner of his mouth was exaggerated.

"Pretend, just pretend." Gao Cheng's face suddenly zoomed in front of his eyes, just a line away from the tip of Shi Jin's nose, his brows were slightly frowned, and he took a good look at Shi Jin, "You still laugh so vulgarly, there must be a conspiracy." Said , why give up such a good opportunity?"

Warm breath sprayed on his face, Shi Jin's brain exploded with a bang, and his whole body froze.

"Speak!" Gao Cheng was even more puzzled, as if he wanted to get closer.

After reacting, Shi Jin suddenly took two steps back, his heart seemed to jump out of his chest, and he tried his best to suppress his chaotic breathing.

"Company, company commander...I'm afraid that my foundation is too weak. If I can't keep up and fail to graduate, won't it embarrass you?"

"Ha, what a joke, if your third squad leader gritted his teeth, there is still something you can't do?" Gao Cheng's tone was clearly disbelieving.

"I just thought, how rare is this opportunity, it was taken by me who graduated from junior high school, and I can't learn it later. There are several high school graduates in our company..."

"You know when you can let others think about yourself? No matter how good a soldier is, there will be a day sooner or later. If you want to make a fortune in the army, you have to seize the opportunity!" Gao Cheng Staring at Shi Jin, his eyes fell directly on his face.

Shi Jin took another half step back, with a beautiful dimple on one side of his cheek: "But I don't want to part with Qilian. I don't know where I will be transferred after a year. Company commander, I just want to stay in Qilian."

"Squad leader three..." Gao Cheng couldn't help being moved, his throat choked, and he said silently, "You are my best squad leader."

——You are my best monitor.

Hearing this sentence, Shi Jin felt sore and moved at the same time, he felt it was worth it.Although Gao Cheng's words at the time were purely out of a company commander's sincere appreciation for the squad leader and had no other meaning, Shi Jin couldn't help but feel his chest heat up when he heard it.The little disappointment caused by giving up this opportunity disappeared in no time. He stared at Gaocheng and said silently in his heart, company commander, I want to be your best squad leader for the rest of my life.

Since then, Shi Jin has been working hard to fulfill his promise, bringing out all-round pioneers like Wu Liuyi and Xu Sanduo.There was an assessment, two of the best eight soldiers in the whole regiment were in the seventh company, one row and three squads. Gao Cheng looked at the room full of pennants and expressed emotion, today, I really can’t live without you.This made the heartbeat of the squad leader of the third squad who was standing aside quicken, and his face turned red and pale.

If the opportunity is missed, there will be no more. Shi Hou often thinks that if he seizes that opportunity, maybe there will be no parting.Transferred to the regiment headquarters or other companies, it didn't leave the 702 regiment, did it?Taking a ten thousand step back, no matter how he is transferred, he is always in the army. Does that make him feel closer to him?But now?So far away, we can't meet each other.

Shi Jin devotes all his energy to the work in the class, but for a veteran who has been in the army for nine years, the decline in physical strength is inevitable. A 26-year-old man, how can he beat a young man who is ten.Therefore, as a result of the quarterly assessment, Class Three's overall score has improved a lot compared to the previous quarter, while Shi Jin's individual score has declined.

Unfortunately, misfortunes never come singly, Shi Jin was injured by Xu Sanduo's hand, he was as stubborn as he was and refused to be hospitalized, so he was exhausted, and then when the swelling subsided and the blood went away, it seemed to be healed on the surface, but only Shi Jin himself knew, His right hand hurt badly when he tried hard.

From the past to the present, he was allowed to shoot a gun, but that time he realized what it meant to be powerless.The excruciating pain when he pulled the trigger made him unable to control his fingers. Naturally, his grades were not satisfactory, and he only came in eighth place in the class.Gao Cheng looked at the report card and couldn't believe his eyes, and asked Shi Jin what was going on, Shi Jin felt bitter but smiled on his face, and finally talked about his fooling around.

Ever since his fighter was injured, Shi Jin had been vaguely prepared mentally. He knew what the temporary substitution in the night shooting exhibition competition meant.In the cold wind and rain, Shi Jin gave Xu Sanduo a beautiful military salute with a smile on his face, and then dragged his tired figure away step by step.

......

The lights on Chang'an Street are brilliant and dreamlike, and Shi Jin feels that he is just having a dream.Sitting in the car, tears streaming down his face, Gao Cheng stuffed a candy into his mouth, the sweet and greasy toffee smell was so familiar.

The past is long, and scenes slide by before my eyes.Nine years ago, this smell made him feel warm and at ease, but now it adds a bit of sadness and reluctance.Shi Jin's tears burst completely, crying more and more violently.Gao Cheng was stunned for a moment, then he gently hugged him into his arms, stroking the soft short hair with his palm... If this was a dream, Shi Jin prayed that he would never wake up, he snuggled into Gao Cheng's arms greedily, Ren tears wet the man's skirt.

Later, Gao Cheng asked the driver to stop the car, and Chang'an Avenue fell into silence in the middle of the night.Shi Jin was still nestled in his arms, and had changed from crying to sobbing, Gao Cheng stroked that thin shoulder over and over again, waiting for him to calm down.

......

Later, Shi Jin asked Gao Cheng: "Company commander, what's the matter with the big white rabbit milk candy?"

Gao Cheng's tongue was tied straight: "I, I, I thought you liked it, and you would feel better after eating it. Who knew you were crying so much that you almost died."

Shi Jin bit his lip: "Then, how do you know I like it?"

"You company commander, I know who I am, of course I know! You don't smoke, but you always like to carry a few pieces of candy in your pocket. I saw you bought it in the small supermarket of our regiment headquarters, and it was a big white rabbit every time. "

Now Shi Jin smiled, intentionally smiling in an ambiguous, vulgar and heartless manner, which could well hide the bitterness in his heart.

Gao Cheng patted him on the shoulder: "Aren't you sad? Even after you're discharged from the army, you'll still be my third squad leader. I'll go to the Northeast for the holidays, and you still have to be my guide."

"That's not necessary, company commander!" Shi Jin tried his best to smile his eyes into two crescent moons, exposing his front teeth, Gao Cheng was relieved a little, but his heart was still a little melancholy.

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