? At the gate of the Qingtangzhai base, people are eagerly waiting for the return of Zheng Xiao and Yue Xiazi. Gu Yun and Long Jian are also here.
Although Xiazi Yue seemed to be in good spirits when he left, everyone knew that in fact Xiazi Yue had probably returned to his former glory, so everyone felt heavy in their hearts.
Finally, I saw Zheng Xiao's figure at the end of the mountain road. Next to him was a wheelchair heading together, and there seemed to be a figure on it.
Everyone was overjoyed and hurriedly stepped forward to greet him: It seems that Blind Man Yue is fine.
However, when Zheng Xiao and the wheelchair arrived in front of people, they discovered that Blind Yue in the wheelchair had his eyes closed and his head was leaning on Zheng Xiao's arm. It seemed that he had already passed away.
The old political commissar Gu Yun turned around, pushed aside the crowd and strode out. Behind him, a bunch of old guys left silently.
As people get older, they become like mothers-in-law, and they cannot see too many joys and sorrows. The scene in front of them makes their hearts panic, and they will be suffocated if they don't leave here.
The crowd gathered around and stared at the motionless Blind Man Yue in the wheelchair. Many people couldn't help crying, especially the nurses who had taken care of Blind Man Yue for a long time.
Although Yue Xiazi is very cruel to his enemies, he is very humorous towards his own people. The little nurses who take care of him are often made to laugh by him. Moreover, he has no airs about being an official at all and is very approachable.
Get along well with everyone.
A little nurse wiped her tears and put a paper crane in Xiazi Yue's hand because she promised him that when she found a new boyfriend, she would fold it for Xiazi Yue.
A paper crane.
When she had just broken up with a boyfriend and was about to live or die, it was Yue Xiazi who patiently persuaded her and used his humor to help her get through those days when life was worse than death. Only then did she find a new fate.
I found the other half who I was compatible with first.
Originally, she was planning to invite Xiazi Yue to be a witness when she got married next month, but she didn't expect that he wouldn't be able to support her until then.
Other nurses around him also came up, and while everyone was weeping, they walked towards the hospital surrounded by Xiazi Yue's body.
Zheng Xiao stood at the door. He didn't know why his legs were shaking slightly. Even when Zhuge Yaomei died, he didn't shake so badly.
They have been comrades-in-arms with Yue Xiazi for decades. They are like brothers. Now that Yue Xiazi is gone, Zheng Xiao feels as if a large piece of his heart has been drained. Not to mention how uncomfortable it is.
Already.
The crowd gradually dispersed, and everyone had to go back and prepare, because Xiazi Yue's memorial service would be held soon.
Two days later in the morning, the memorial service was held, and it was held in the auditorium of the hospital. This was also Xiazi Yue’s original will.
The auditorium has been decorated in white, with white curtains hanging everywhere, and even the pillars at the door are tied with white silk flowers, giving people a solemn feeling.
In the center of the hall, there is a crystal coffin. Inside is Blind Man Yue in military uniform. He has been put on makeup and looks very peaceful, as if he is asleep.
At ten o'clock in the morning, the memorial service began. People walked in in order to pay their respects to Xiazi Yue.
The first person to walk in was Gu Yun, an old political commissar in military uniform. He looked much older, and even his hair was a little grayer, but his steps were still sonorous and powerful.
The old political commissar held a bouquet of chrysanthemums in his hand. He walked slowly to Xiazi Yue's coffin, lowered his head and looked at him lying inside. The corners of his eyes were a little moist.
"You little bastard, I haven't left yet, and you dare to leave before me. It's so outrageous, so outrageous." The old man's voice was trembling. After a long time, he finally put his hand in his hand.
He placed the chrysanthemum beside Yue Xiazi, turned around and walked out the door.
Next, Zhuge Zhou, Zhuge Yun, Du Gang, Long Jian and others came in one by one to pay their respects. Many people came here at short notice after receiving the message. The farthest William even flew back from the other side of the ocean.
, came to attend the memorial service of his adoptive father.
William is an Englishman. His father was a volunteer who came to support China. He and some others were surrounded by the Japanese. Later, they all died in the battle, leaving only this little guy who was only more than two years old at the time.
The Dragon Tooth Legion, which arrived in time, defeated the Japanese troops, rescued Little William from them, and brought him back to the Qingtangzhai base.
Because he and Poinsettia didn't leave any heirs, this was Yue Xiazi's biggest regret. Later, he saw that the little guy was very cute and he was also an orphan, so he adopted him as his godson.
Yue Xiazi loved his godson very much and tried his best to cultivate him. Little William also treated him as his biological father.
This time when he learned that Yue Xiazi had passed away, little William burst into tears before he came back. He immediately flew back by plane and arrived yesterday.
The people who accompanied him in later helped him out because he cried to death several times inside, which made the people accompanying him feel very uncomfortable.
In this way, people came in one by one to attend the memorial service, and eventually only Zheng Xiao was left.
Taking heavy steps, Zheng Xiao stood at the door of the hall. He raised his head and looked at the crystal coffin in the hall, hesitated for a moment, and then walked inside.
To be honest, Zheng Xiao was a little afraid of meeting the current Blind Man Yue, because he really didn't know what to say to him. He seemed to have a lot to say, but he seemed to be unable to say anything.
Walking into the hall, Zheng Xiao pulled up a chair, sat down in front of Yue Xiazi, and then stared at this former good brother.
Blind Yue was lying in the crystal coffin, surrounded by countless flowers. His expression looked very peaceful, without any pain or unhappiness in sight, and he even had a smile on the corner of his mouth.
"You feel comfortable, kid. Lie down first." Zheng Xiao's voice was extremely hoarse, like a door hinge that hadn't been oiled for many years. He took out the cigarette case from his arms, took out a cigarette and waved it in front of Blind Yue.
He shook his head and said, "Have one, this is your favorite brand."
After a pause, Zheng Xiao put the cigarette in his mouth, lit it with a lighter, and took two strong puffs. He choked because of the excessive force and couldn't help coughing hard.
Outside the hall door, people were waiting anxiously. They didn't know what was going on inside. They could only wait for Zheng Xiao to come out to know the result.
In the hall, Zheng Xiao was sitting next to the crystal coffin, holding a cigarette between his fingers. The wisps of smoke rose slowly, drawing mysterious tracks in the air.
Zheng Xiao seemed to be talking to Blind Man Yue. Sometimes he was beaming with joy, sometimes he was gnashing his teeth, and the next moment he was filled with righteous indignation. He didn't know but thought that the head of the Dragon Tooth Legion had gone insane.
For more than an hour, Zheng Xiao did not come out of the hall. People outside did not leave, but continued to wait patiently.
Finally, Zheng Xiao stopped. He raised his hand to wipe the tears from laughter in his eyes, then stood up and looked at Blind Yue again lying in the crystal coffin.
Blind Man Yue is still the same as before, with his hands folded and one eye covered with an eyepatch. He looks like the Pirate King, but he is less ferocious and more peaceful. There is a faint smile hanging on the corner of his mouth.
"You guy, I've been talking to you for so long, but you haven't even cooperated. It's really unsatisfactory. From now on, our brothers will have nothing to do." Zheng Xiao scolded with a smile, then turned and walked towards the door of the hall, "You go first
Just lie down here, I still have a lot of things to do, and I will come back to chat with you when I'm done, remember?"
The door of the hall suddenly opened, and Zheng Xiao's figure appeared here. He saw that there were people standing outside the door, and no one left, as if they were waiting for him.
People also saw Zheng Xiao walking out. Although he tried his best to keep calm, the circles under his eyes that looked like peach betrayed him.
"Everyone, go back to work and do whatever you have to do." Zheng Xiao waved to people and then walked out.
The next day, Xiazi Yue will be buried. According to regulations, only some people will stay to participate, and most of the rest will have to go back, because they are now important members of the party and have a lot to do.
Seeing Zheng Xiao giving the order, the people slowly dispersed. They indeed had a lot to do and could not stay here for a long time.
On the back hill of Qingtang Village, a new tomb was built, which is the tomb of Yue Xiazi.
This tomb is next to a tomb, and the name on it is: Tomb of Poinsettia, my beloved wife. This was the one that Yue Xiazi gave her.
In a battle five years ago, Poinsettia, who had been promoted to division commander, was hit by a stray bullet and died while inspecting the front line. She was only 24 years old that year.
There are photos of the two of them inlaid on the tombstone. In the photo, Xiazi Yue is still smiling evilly, while Poinsettia is still looking dashing and heroic. The two of them look very much like a couple.
Zheng Xiao stood in front of the tombstone for a long time. He inserted a lit cigarette into the gap of the stone platform in front of the tombstone, and then took out a bottle of liquor.
This wine is Shaodaozi from the Northeast, and it is very strong. Yue Xiazi liked to drink this wine at first, and after drinking it, he liked to go back and forth between the two of them in the Northeast.
Although Yue Xiazi is thin and small, he has a good voice. According to what he said back then, if he hadn't been a soldier, he might have become a non-mainstream singer now and be doing well.
Zheng Xiao poured the wine in the bottle in front of the tomb, and then stared at Yue Xiazi on the tombstone for a long time, then turned and left.
After that, every year during Qingming Festival, a foreigner would come back with his wife and children to visit the tomb. Every time, he would point to the photo on the tombstone and say to his son, "These are your grandparents."